Trigger warnings used to be rare and specific, now they show up everywhere and we’re not sure that’s helping anyone. From a high school play that upset parents to the way social media posts get “put through the grinder” without the right label, we dig into how content warnings have expanded from genuine safety needs into a cultural expectation. We’re the mother and daughter behind two mics at Rabbit Run Studio, and we’re bringing our usual mix of wit, blunt honesty, and lived experience.

We draw a clear line between physical triggers (like strobe lights and seizures) and emotional triggers that come from words, themes, or situations tied to past pain. We talk about why theatre, movies, and storytelling are supposed to make you feel something in real time, and how warning labels can flatten surprise, tension, and catharsis. We also get into comedy crowds demanding “fair game” topics disappear, and why trying to stop a show because you’re uncomfortable can train everyone to avoid discomfort instead of learning to cope with it.

We challenge “trauma inflation” and ask what happens when everyday slights get treated like catastrophic trauma, while also acknowledging that PTSD and serious trauma are real and deserve real help. If this topic hits a nerve, good, that’s the point. Subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review, then tell us where you think the line should be.

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What happens when personal choice meets a hallway full of kids? We take on the push to remove vaccine requirements for public schools and follow the question wherever it leads: from polio scars and school nurse lines to modern data on measles, HPV, and mRNA. Along the way, we compare the backbone of childhood immunizations—MMR, polio, DTaP, Hib, and varicella—with the messy reality of exemptions, access, and trust. This isn’t a shouting match; it’s a grounded look at risk, benefit, and what we owe each other in shared spaces.

By the end, we map out a pragmatic middle ground: maintain core protections for high-consequence, highly contagious diseases in schools; preserve clear medical and narrowly defined religious exemptions; ensure vaccines are easy to access and no-cost; and commit to transparent reporting when rare harms occur. It’s a conversation built on stories and stats, skepticism and goodwill, with a simple goal: safer classrooms and informed parents.

If this resonated, share it with a friend, follow the show, and leave a quick review—then tell us where you stand on school vaccine rules. Your take might shape a future episode.

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Ever walk into a pool hall and feel the room buzz with purpose? That’s the energy Dusty carries as a 26-year billiards veteran, league owner, and tournament director at the Rack Billiard Club in Clive, Iowa. We dive into how a great room is built—38 tables, diamond setups, a Rasson tournament table—and why culture, fairness, and flow matter as much as cloth and cues.

We trace the path from early days of sneaking practice to competing across the Midwest and taking a national title in Las Vegas, now a world-stage event that draws players from dozens of countries. Dusty breaks down the essentials: why players invest in a shooting cue, break cue, and jump cue; how carbon fiber shafts changed consistency and deflection; and the quiet gear that keeps you steady, from chalk to cases to gloves. Then we get tactical—what English really is, how shape wins racks, and why jump angles at 45 versus 75 degrees are the difference between a prayer and a planned escape.

There’s a human story here too. Dusty runs leagues with clarity and care, balancing schedules, rules, and player development so newcomers stick and veterans stay sharp. We explore the rise of training tech—interactive projectors that trace lines and cue-ball paths, with AR and VR promising even more—and what these tools can and cannot replace. Most powerful of all, we talk about benefit tournaments that mobilize a community at speed, raising funds for families in crisis and proving that a game can hold a city together when it counts.

If you’re curious about billiards gear, want to understand spin and position, or just love stories of local leaders who build something bigger than themselves, this conversation hits the pocket clean. Come tour the Rack Billiard Club when you’re in Des Moines, ask for Dusty, and see a model room in action. If you enjoy the show, follow, rate, and share it with a friend—what shot or skill should we break down next week?

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What do our shelves say about us? We dive into the strange, sweet, and sometimes spooky world of collecting—why we start, what we keep, and when the market loves us back. Are your collections worth a fortune or are they just unfortunate?

We map the winners and losers of nostalgia economics. Cabbage Patch dolls still charm but don’t command the old prices. Beanie Babies and most Happy Meal toys? Mostly dust, with rare exceptions. Stamps slipped hard; coins, especially bullion and select mints, still shine.

Then we get weird, because collecting often does. Baby teeth tucked away for a craft or DNA; guess which of our hosts still have all of these from when their children were little? Yes, from their own children, so not to worry!

If this conversation hit your nostalgia nerve, or even a creepy one, tap follow, share with a friend, and leave a quick review. And we want to hear from you: what do you collect, and what’s your strangest find?

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What happens when a Boomer mom and her Gen X daughter take on the cannabis debate without flinching? We start where policy meets pain: fibromyalgia, daily function, and the search for relief that doesn’t wreck a life. That lived reality pushes us to ask better questions about reliance vs addiction, the real impact of today’s higher-THC products, and where responsible adult use ends and risky daily habits begin.

Safety runs through the whole conversation. We put teen brain development center stage, separate tested, regulated products from mystery vapes, and call for harm reduction that actually protects kids. Then we confront the equity gap: similar usage across races but very different arrest rates, plus licensing and capital structures that can squeeze out small operators while big brands scale up. The “green rush” brings tax dollars and new jobs, but we weigh those benefits against social costs like impaired driving and workplace incidents, and we look at early signals that violent crime can fall when legal markets displace street sales.

Our takeaway lands in the hard-won middle: adult freedom with real guardrails. It’s not about hype or fear—it’s about building a framework that respects people in pain, protects kids, and reduces harm while acknowledging that cannabis is neither a miracle nor a menace. If this conversation made you think, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review telling us where you stand on national legalization.

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A throbbing headache, a flashlight pointed just off the bolt, and two generations arguing about what real competence looks like—that’s our starting line for a lively ride through gender roles and cultural identity. We share how being “tomboys” shaped our sense of self, why changing a tire at midnight still matters, and how those gritty lessons echo through dating, partnership, and the way we judge leadership at home.

From there, the conversation widens to a controversial question: can countries feel more “masculine” or “feminine”? Using a rough framework—physicality and outdoor life, military or service expectations, social confidence in debate and eye contact, and protective provider instincts—we explore how culture trains people to act strong or care first.

What emerges isn’t a scoreboard but a mirror. Competence is attractive. Care is powerful. The best relationships—and cultures—mix steadiness with empathy so both people can breathe. Listen for the humor, stay for the hard questions, and leave with a sharper lens on what strength really means.

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A small-town plane crash set the scene—sudden chaos, blocked roads, everyone scrambling for a way around. That’s how many cities handle homelessness: move it along, push it out of sight, and call it a solution. We take a hard look at the Grants Pass v. Johnson ruling that lets cities ticket people for sleeping in public, and we ask what happens when poverty is treated as a crime rather than a policy failure.

We break down what “homeless” actually means, from tents and car camping to RV life without hookups, and why those distinctions matter for law, services, and dignity. Then we get into the gritty details: shelter rules that shut people out, curfews that clash with job hunts, pet bans that force impossible choices, and time limits that keep folks in churn. We talk camp sweeps that bulldoze IDs, meds, and bikes—the very tools needed to stabilize. We call out hostile design—bench dividers, spikes, boulders—and camping bans that criminalize rest. Alongside the stories are the stakes: cities spend millions enforcing visibility fixes that don’t reduce homelessness, while affordable housing proposals get blocked by NIMBY fears about property values and crime.

We also trace where donations do and don’t go, urging support for local groups—VFW halls, mutual aid networks, church funds—that get cash and goods directly to people without bloated overhead. At the core is a choice between comfort and conscience: if we can’t stand to see tents, we should demand the homes that make them unnecessary.

Join us as we trade myths for evidence, frustration for action, and stigma for straight talk. If this moved you, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a review with one idea your city should try next. Your voice helps push real solutions forward.

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Ever catch yourself wondering would you rather do this....or THAT? This is the question today with different scenarios, but that's only after Jane gets past the alarming realization that her nose is getting bigger!!!

So get ready! Jane's questions were so unsettling that even Bobbi and Dr. Domain found them repulsive - a perfect, if not disturbing, fit for the shows dark theme and makes everyone wonder: Are they even related?

The conversation swings from style signals (pajamas in public or never comb your hair) to relationship realities (bad in bed or bad credit), and then into brainy superpowers (x-ray vision versus speed-reading with photographic memory). When the trio tackle fluency in every human language versus the ability to talk to animals, the tradeoffs sharpen: connection, power, empathy, and the burden of knowing too much.

Yes, we venture into the gross-out gauntlet—airport handrails, discarded pads, and other nightmare fuel—but each scenario becomes a quick lesson in risk math, control, and the limits of disgust. We even test identity: would you rather be an unknown hero or a famous villain with a plan to break bad systems for good? The final curveball—lose your hearing or your right arm—grounds the banter in empathy, accessibility, and the ways we rebuild life after loss.

Come for the chaos; stay for the clarity. You’ll laugh, cringe, and probably yell your answers at the speakers. Then we want to hear from you: send your best Would You Rather—fun, gross, or wildly philosophical—to boomerandgenxer@gmail.com. If you enjoy the show, follow, rate, and share it with a friend who loves a good dilemma. Your pick: which line would you never cross?

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