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Dec. 17, 2024

Travel Regrets, Bad Teachers, & Growing Up Before Google

In this episode, we take you on a hilarious and relatable journey through travel regrets, bad teachers, and the chaos of growing up before Google. Bruce Anthony and J. Aundrea share laugh-out-loud moments about buying plane tickets on a phone (big mistake!), Dave & Buster’s arcade adventures, and a Texas teacher who took bathroom punishment WAY too far. Packed with 90s nostalgia, sibling banter, and reflections on generational differences, we dive into what life was like before smartphones, when dial-up internet ruled the world, and catalogs were our version of online shopping.

If you’re a Millennial or Gen Xer who remembers floppy disks, smoking on planes, or losing your Sears wish list, this episode will hit you with all the feels! Parents, podcast fans, and anyone looking for lighthearted comedy will love the mix of real talk, cultural commentary, and sibling dynamics. Join the conversation! #podcast #80s #90s #teacher #unsolicitedperspectives

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Unsolicited Perspectives

About The Guests:

Bruce Anthony is a podcast host and speaker known for his candid, comedic takes on everyday life, generational differences, and cultural nostalgia. He brings sharp wit and relatable humor to discussions about modern challenges and childhood reflections. Joining him is his sister, J. Aundrea, whose quick comebacks and storytelling add depth and laughter to the conversation. Together, they create the ultimate sibling dynamic filled with banter, sharp observations, and shared memories.


Key Takeaways:

  1. Travel Regrets: Bruce’s mishap booking plane tickets on his phone highlights why big purchases demand big screens.
  2. Bad Teachers & Bathroom Passes: A Texas teacher’s extreme punishment sparked a discussion on how revoking bathroom access traumatizes kids and crosses ethical boundaries.
  3. Generational Nostalgia: From dial-up internet to catalog shopping, life before Google was slower, simpler, and hilariously chaotic.
  4. Arcade Adventures: Adults trying to reclaim their arcade glory days face snotty kids, expensive games, and nostalgia trips gone wrong.
  5. Compassion in Education: Teachers and professionals in caregiving roles must lead with empathy—without it, they do more harm than good.

Quotes:

  1. “You don’t revoke bathroom rights—that’s not a privilege, it’s a necessity!”
  2. “Things done changed: we lived through dial-up internet, catalogs, and landlines.”
  3. “Kids today will never understand losing connection because Mom picked up the phone.”
  4. “I can’t boop-boop big purchases on my phone—I need tabs open and a calculator ready!”
  5. “As a six-year-old, I’d stand up and say, ‘Call my dad right now, because this is unacceptable!’”

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Chapters:

00:00 Welcome to Unsolicited Perspectives 🎙️🔥💥

00:35 Sibling Happy Hour Begins 🍹🌶️

01:06 Plane Tickets & Poor Decisions ✈️📱🤦🏾‍♂️

06:03 Group Projects & Grad School Drama 🎓📊😅

11:31 Dave & Buster’s: Adults vs. Kids 🕹️🍻👦🏼

16:56 Bathroom Breaks Banned? A Teacher’s Big Mistake 🚫🚻😡

32:26 The Price of Power: When Teachers Abuse Their Authority ⚖️🚫🚨

33:03 Second Chances? Should This Teacher Ever Teach Again? 🤔🔄📚

38:17 When the Internet Was Loud: Generational Tech Tales 📡💻📞

43:00 When Smoking Was Everywhere & Sears Ruled the World 🚬🛒📖

51:48 Airport Security & Life Before Google Maps 🛄🗺️📵

58:43 Generational Battle Royale: Who Suffered More? 🥊👶 vs. 👴👵

01:02:02 Final Thoughts & YouTube Exclusive Bonus Content 🎤✨🎥

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