Listen & Learn (or Not)

Ah, the good ol' days of flipping through photo albums! Remember when our fingers would dance across the pages, unveiling the timeless treasures of embarrassing family photos and questionable fashion choices? Nowadays, it seems we've traded the joy of flipping through albums for scrolling privately in our smartphones at all our pics and vids. Laurie, Claire and Anna discuss scrolling through virtual albums versus sitting down in front of dusty ones....or gathering around the living room watching projector slides with the family. Also, aren't your aunties the best? They are oft times the first we go to for advice or for a safe space. Raising a glass to our beloved Aunties!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode we Swiftly celebrate Claire's birthday. At some point she tackled an old Prince song we're pretty sure never played on the radio. Anna got to go to Night #2 of the Taylor Swift Eras Tour concert, and she remembered it.....oh, she remembered it all too well. Claire and Anna got Laurie Hardie to finally sing! - a birthday wish come true...or not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Get ready to be transported to the heart of Italy....again. Remember when Claire captivated us last year with her amazing trip to a lovely village in Northern Italy and then to Rome? Well this time, Anna D flew out to the land of love, too, and loved it. In this episode she shares her travels through the canals of Venice and swimming in the crystal-clear waters of Capri. It has left Claire yearning to fly back to the land of la dolce vita, and Laurie longing for a gelato. So listen, learn, and let the moon hit your eye like a big pizza pie....or not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We just can't let go of the topic of AI. This week, traffic reporters Claire and Laurie try out traffic reporting via AI. Also, the Titan Submersible tragedy made Anna D feel a certain way. We also learn about a new trend started by concert-goers that will either bring you relief -- or make you poop your pants. Listen and learn what that's all about -- or not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Some companies in the radio industry are doing it. They're trying out AI radio DJs. We laugh how video never really killed a radio star, but now there's AI. Should radio personalities be scared? Claire, Laurie and Anna discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode was recorded on 6/8/23 when Canada wildfires were covering New York City in a thick plume of smoke. Claire, Laurie and Anna tell you how that was going. They also discuss their own guilty pleasures. And Laurie's friends are fighting over her! Find out why in this latest episode of Listen and Learn or Not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ahoy, mateys! Anna's 4-day intensive sailing class was tough yet satisfying. So hoist your sails and join us for a laugh-filled journey on the high seas (or at least, the local lake). Fair warning, you may want to wear a life jacket because all the sailing songs we think of through the entire episode will blow you away...and possible cause you to fall overboard.....or not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Anna D is taking sailing lessons. What could possibly go wrong? Claire has a very unique fear. What is it? Here's a hint. It leaves her peeling away in terror. Speaking of terrors, someone discovered a floating turd in the pool Laurie swims at. Some might say - she did not see that coming. So grab a Baby Ruth, put on your ear buds and enjoy this episode of Listen and Learn...or not! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have you had it up to here with misspelled words, misplaced commas and apostrophes gone rogue on live tv or business websites? You are not alone. Listen as Claire, Laurie and Anna talk about living in a world full of typos. So grab a red pen and get ready to laugh (and cringe) along with them. Also, Claire makes a confession and it has to do w/ our Seattle NHL team -- it will leave you "Kracken" up. Or not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are you ready to welcome the brave new world of artificial intelligence? We've all read enough sci fi, seen enough movies and, yeah, owned the Kilroy Was Here album to know this could get ugly real fast. Or not!! Listen as Anna, Laurie and Claire explore AI right before your very ears! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Anna took a trip on a Disney Cruise, Claire took a road trip to California, and Laurie hung out with Matthew McConaughey. #Whatnooowaaay. Yes way, and all three had a magical time. Claire described her niece's wedding as magical. Anna's trip was magical because, you know - Disney. And Laurie's experience was magical because, you know - Magic Mike. Or not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Claire, Laurie and Anna talk about the antiviral drug Paxlovid that was given the Emergency Use Authorization from the FDA. Listen to Anna's update now that she finished treatment. Laurie also introduces us to the term Rust Out in the workplace. Claire realizes she might be turning into her parents (just like the Progressive Commercial!) And one more thing we want you to learn and it's this: Man of Recaps on YouTube is pretty great! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's official. All three Listen & Learn Or Not hosts have now had The Covid. The one who got it first is convinced she got it in 2020 before Covid became a pandemic. The other two got theirs back-to-back in the last month. The one w/ the latest case was able to take Paxlovid to help her along, and she'll tell you what to expect if you choose to take this investigational medication ("investigational" b/c it is still being studied. Which reminds us to add the disclaimer - there is limited information about the safety and effectiveness of using Paxlovid to treat mild to moderate Covid-19). They thank their lucky stars and four-leaf clovers their symptoms have been mild, but - sadly - they have people in their lives whose health suffers due to brain damage from covid or long covid. Did you watch the Oscars? So did Claire, Anna and Laurie. They all agree it was a feel-good kind of night...the exact opposite of the Oscars exactly a year ago when it didn't feel that great to Chris Rock. In fact it hurt. Enjoy th

It was exactly one year ago since that infamous moment at the Oscars where Will Smith went after Chris Rock. It was all over the papers. One year later, we finally hear from Chris Rock about it in his live Netflix special "Selective Outrage". And his words about Will and Jada? Cut like a knife...or scissors. Claire and Anna -- minus the vacationing Laurie Hardie -- could not WAIT to chat all about it. Enjoy!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Do you have guys in your life who are very much into YouTube videos of animal attacks? Like they will sit down and watch videos or listen to stories about bear attacks? Or lion attacks? What is the deal? (Said in the voice of Seinfeld) Maybe they're why Cocaine Bear is having such success since its release. Also, big names are skipping on King Charles' coronation. What is the deal? (Said in the voice of Jim Carrey as the Grinch). Laurie, Claire and Anna talk about what, why and -- what the actual deal is! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Claire, Laurie and Anna talk about Rihanna's halftime performance, and they thought that was quite a show. Also, one of the hosts gets covid. Spoiler alert - she's ok!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're pretty sure one week ago not many would have believed humanity was about to show up in all its glory the way it did during and after Monday Night Football. Buffalo Bills' safety Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest following a hit then received medical treatment for nearly 20 minutes before being taken to a hospital. All the fans at the game could see Bills players were visibly worried and upset, Bengals players were consoling Bills players, both Bills & Bengals fans in the stands stood in shock. People at home saw athletes on social media begging everyone to pray, listened to sportscasters focusing not on players playing but players praying for their brother fighting for his life. Then the announcement came that the game would be postponed. They sent everyone at the Bengals' Stadium home. But not everyone went home. Bills and Bengals fans and supporters still in jerseys and team colors painted on their faces gathered outside UC Medical Center in Cincinnati where Damar was taken and still in criti

4 Decades! That's how long Madonna got the world talking. From our parents in the 1980s telling us to shut off that devil music "Papa Don't Preach" because "it will only get you pregnant"...to all her choices in how she's expressed herself over the years. Let's talk about her latest controversy here in 2023. Her face!!! (bom bom bommmmmm) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Just do it. It's not just a shoe company trademark. It's what could make your New Year's resolution stick. Speaking of New Year's resolutions, it's almost time to repeat the whole 'new year, new me' thing. What do you think of resolutions? Some say it could problematic. Some say it could be a good idea. Also, how do you solve a problem like hard-to-fill job vacancies? Or retaining jobs? If you're a CEO, managing director or anyone in upper management - Laurie, Claire and Anna have ALL the answers. And they're all the right answers....or not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We recorded this HOURS before a crazy blizzard "cyclone bomb" would freeze most of the U.S., causing dips in temps, rare snow/ice rain events in the Pacific Northwest, 50-car pile ups in the Midwest, complete chaos at the Great Lakes, and most flights being canceled. Coach Laurie, Aunt Claire, and Lil Spaz D will try their best to entertain you w/ some pretty bad caroling...whether you're stuck at the airport or sitting around the fireplace in a blackout. And - hark! Claire finally watched "Elf"! And Anna finally watched the last half of Mary Poppins. Oh sorry, false alarm. She didn't. Well, anyway, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa, Merry Christmas, Happy Festivus for the Rest of Us, Happy All The Things from our home to yours!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.