Summary

Summary
In this episode, Rick Reed takes a nostalgic look at the iconic candy that Boomers had while growing up. He shares his own memories of buying penny candy and collecting pop bottles to earn money for candy. Rick then goes through a timeline of popular candies from the early 1900s to the 1960s, including Hershey bars, Baby Ruth, Charleston Chew, Sugar Babies, Smarties, Pixie Sticks, Pez, and many more. He also discusses the history and origins of some of these candies. The episode ends with Rick inviting listeners to share their favorite candies and memories.
Keywords
Boomers, candy, nostalgic, memories, penny candy, pop bottles, Hershey, Baby Ruth, Charleston Chew, Sugar Babies, Smarties, Pixie Sticks, Pez, Almond Joy, Junior Mints, Starburst, Sweet Tarts
Takeaways
* Candy can evoke nostalgic memories of childhood
* Popular candies from the early 1900s to the 1960s include Hershey bars, Baby Ruth, Charleston Chew, Sugar Babies, Smarties, Pixie Sticks, Pez, Almond Joy, Junior Mints, Starburst, and Sweet Tarts
* Some candies have interesting histories and origins
* Listeners are invited to share their favorite candies and memories
Titles
* A Nostalgic Look at Boomer Candy
* Share Your Favorite Candies and Memories
Sound Bites
* "Candy can spur memories of the past"
* "Hershey bars are still a go-to for me"
* "Smarties can be addicting once you get going on those"
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Nostalgic Memories of Candy
01:29
Earning Money for Candy: Penny Candy and Pop Bottles
02:15
Timeline of Popular Candies from the Early 1900s to the 1970s
14:34
Invitation to Share Favorite Candies and Nostalgic Memories
14:48
Thanks To Viewers and Recap Of My Boomer Buddies Past Topics And Episodes. Invitation to Viewers to Add Comments


We recall and discuss popular culture through topics, such as music, television, movies, lifestyles and much more - all through a nostalgic lense. There will also be spotlights on My Boomer Buddies. Each of us will share what it was like growing up as Boomers and how we became who they are now. We all turned out OK ... even though we drank from garden hoses, rode our bikes without helmets, and didn't sit in kiddie car seats. We also talk about the world we live in now. We may sound a bit curmudgeonly, but hey, we have earned that right! After all, we have gone through a lot and, with all that experience, we can now "see around corners"! Come and listen in to us old-timers. You may learn something... At the least, you'll get in some laughs and make some new - old friends!

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