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Sad news. We lost a dear member of our podcast. You know her as someone who drops in from time to time -- her barks and her funny little toenails :'( If you've ever lost a pet, then you know how difficult it can be. Claire shares what comes with the loss of a pet and recognizing when "it's time". She talks about helping her other pets with their loss, too. Get out your kleenex...but also take notes because this episode may help you help your family pets process/deal/mourn/grieve the loss of another family pet. Rest in peace, the sweetest girl there ever was - Sadie. In music news, we've lost music greats including Christine McVie. You will totally enjoy our Mac & McVie hour in this podcast. Or else! -- er, we mean, 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.

It's not just a Lizzo song. Truth really hurts - especially if you have to have a tough conversation w/ a coworker who might fall short of expectations. Laurie, Claire and Anna talk about how sometimes the kindest thing you can do is to tell someone "This is not for you." They also talk about the madness of political ads, Election Day, and....mmm....donuts. 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.

Maybe Kanye's going through his worst mid-life crisis (since his last one. You know. The one where he put on the obsessive-ex act? That was terrifying). Well, this time around he's caused his sponsors to cancel him. Didn't set a good example for Kyrie Irving who recently pushed the same hate propaganda. We discuss whether or not either can come back from this. Claire, who had been reporting news and traffic remotely, just worked inside some radio station studios for the first time in 2 years. Also, one of her dogs just got skunk'd. Do you know what to do if your pet gets sprayed by a skunk? That's right. Immediately let him inside to roll around in your bed. 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.

Smell my feet...go on...smell 'em...because Halloween 2022 isn't at all like Halloween 2020 when we had candy shoots and left out candy bowls for the kiddos. We actually get to answer the door, hear jokes, and hand out the sweets. What's not sweet is the split up of Tom Brady & Gisele Bündchen. Could the problem be Tom Brady is a 45-year-old man who has a problem with work-life balance? Is it something else? @DangeRuss isn't feeling the love, either. But hey. Nothing brings the internet together quite like an opportunity to mock a 245-million dollar QB. 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.

Recorded 9/30/2022. A lot has happened since our last episode. Sadly, we lost Loretta Lynn, Angela Lansbury, Judy Tenuta. We're still mourning the loss of Queen Elizabeth and Coolio. But there was also the welcoming news of Adnan Syed finally able to live as a free man after more than 2 decades in prison. Laurie and Claire discuss the overturning of Adnan's conviction for a 1999 murder that was chronicled in the hit podcast "Serial". Also, 50% of Americans consider themselves superstitious. Laurie Hardie is one of the other 50% who is NOT superstitious. Well. Maybe she's a little - stitious....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.

It just so happens we recorded this episode days after a Maren Morris concert in Redmond, Washington...and days before the headlines read that Maren had "Just Turned a Tucker Carlson Insult into $150K for the Trans Community". (Feel free to Google it, but the short of it is Tucker called Maren a "lunatic" after she defended transgender kids and she used his dig to launch a t-shirt line featuring her name w/ the words "Lunatic Country Music Person". This raised a ton of money!!!). If you've followed Maren long enough, you'd know she is committed to making country music more inclusive and she will never stop fighting to see more diversity in this industry. But the time of the concert and of this episode we didn't know about Carlson's insult or about what was going down. Meanwhile Laurie, Claire and Anna chat about the concert and about what Maren had said to the crowd about it that night. By the way, if you'd like to buy one of Maren's "Lunatic Country Music Person" t-shirts benefitting GLAAD’s Transgender Medi

This one hurts deeply. Losing Olivia Newton-John feels like we lost a piece of our childhood. It's also been a tough loss for the breast cancer community which has had ONJ on their side remaining positive through the years, channeling much of her time and energy to advocacy. This led us to a discussion about genetic cancer testing and what to do with the information you're given upon getting your results. Also, Laurie officiated her first wedding ceremony, and she nailed it! Next, she'll perform Machine Gun Kelly & Megan Fox's wedding! -- 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.

Whether it's a wedding that brings family from all over together, or a baby shower for your son and his wife's first child, or a picnic and concert with an old college chum you haven't seen in a while - life feels much better when you have something to look forward to. Also in this episode, we celebrate those who have overcome hardships, but not without acknowledging those who have difficulty getting out of hardships maybe partly because they they're not heard or seen, or maybe sometimes it's because people aren't willing to help them or include them. Also, is there life after working from home? What did you think when you had to go back to the office post-Covid? We're sure EVERYbody was ready for office life to return!!! -- 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 hires a shopper for the first time to help her pick out clothes for a special event. We talk about the benefits of having a "shopper" pick out clothes for you, especially if you don't know that looks good on you anymore for whatever reason -- whether it's because of your age, or Covid made you not care about what you're wearing anymore, or you don't know what's in style, or you'd just like a completely objective opinion about what looks good on you. A shopper can cut a lot of your shopping anxiety in half. By the way, since this episode (which was recorded on 7/7/22), Claire met with her shopper, purchased and completely ROCKED her new dress. ROCKED IT!!!! Also shout-out to Kristen Bell who wrote a children's book about how to be a Purple Person, which - believe us - you want to strive to be one because, according to Kristen, a Purple Person embraces what makes you special while finding common ground with those around you. Speaking of Kristen Bell, poor Laurie Hardie still can't get Anna D and Claire

^ just one of many memes out there since the US Supreme Court overturned the landmark 1973 Roe vs Wade decision. But, yes, we do want to talk about the elephant in the womb....and, yeah, this episode gets deep. This is probably a good time to remind our listeners that the views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and do not necessarily reflect the views or position of our radio stations. Claire, Laurie and Anna D recorded this episode on 6/30/22 -- days before the news of a 10 year old rape victim who is pregnant and ineligible for an abortion in her own state. Also days before someone planned and shot up a parade on the 4th of July. But you will find the concerns expressed in this episode show the very fear that these tragic events could very well occur...and sadly they did. Keep the conversations going, everybody. One of you will solve the world's problems, we just know it. And big hugs from all of us from Listen and Learn or Not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi

Is it our imagination, or have people become more emboldened to confront strangers about their behavior? What happened to "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff"? Also, how do you handle a difficult office worker? Anna D plans to keep the New Driver bumper sticker on her car well-after her kids get their licenses because she believes you get better treatment on the road with it on. Claire gets to go to her first concert since Covid, and she is really stoked. Laurie gets a ticket that costs an arm and a leg. Maybe we should start a GoFundMe to help pay her fine...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.

Laurie, Claire and Anna talk about the loss of the beloved Naomi Judd. May is mental health awareness month. We want you to take care of you. Also, has petty theft become worse in your community? Quick! - Someone in your office building pulls the fire alarm. What do you do? Wrong answers only -- 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.

Seattle Space Needle is 60 years old, but it doesn't look a day over 50. Claire, Laurie Hardie & Anna D go over a little history of the landmark. We also discuss rethinking the mask mandates during this shifting pandemic. Don't you want to relive the first months of the pandemic in 2020? Neither do we, but there are books and shows that do just that...and it freaks us out. Also, there's little weird fact we found out about Elon Musk. We also share a feel-good police officer story that put tears to Claire's eyes. Laurie Hardie reveals some big news! Bun in the oven -- 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.

Another ear worm has been born, and this time it's in the form of Katy Perry and Jimmy Kimmel singing about every toddler's topic of choice -- toots & doo doo. You get to hear it here first if you hadn't already. Claire teaches us a lesson about having the courage to try new things. Laurie challenges us to shout shout let it all out. Anna D needs you to binge watch "Severance" and "WeCrashed'. Or else you may regret it -- 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.

Our country is, again, divided. This time over Will Smith and Chris Rock. Listen as Laurie Hardie, Claire and Anna D dissect, pull apart and psychoanalyze the SLAP heard around the world. Keep in mind, this episode was recorded on 3/31, the day before Will announced his resignation from the Oscars academy on 4/1. It's no April Fools. This is real. Our biggest take away is the realization that Ye now might be a safer bet than Will when the Academy sends out invites....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.

Laurie Hardie, Anna D and Claire find out the WKND is guest starring in a long running TV show. Not only do we talk about the “Starboy” but we also talk about “StarHug”, a local author’s children’s book that is really taking off! The book is wonderful, and the author’s story – amazing! – as she makes us want be brave in a world of languishing. We talk about how just because you’re good at something doesn’t mean you enjoy it. We discuss the benefits of learning how to work with different “tendencies” at the office. Also, Dolly Parton bows out of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame. Maybe we can talk her into finally starting her own big hair metal punk band…..get her to reconsider……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.

Alexa is a valuable friend -- just ask Claire and Laurie. The Ring Doorbell is more Anna's friend. Claire has a few theories about what went on during the Winter Olympics in Beijing. Laurie shares her latest favorite reads. Claire & Anna find a good excuse to bring back the song "One of Us" by Joan Osborne. Laurie is convinced the workplace, like Cheers, is where EVERYbody knows your name --- 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.

This week Whoopi Goldberg returns from her 2 week suspension and Claire, Anna and Laurie reflect on what the controversy was about in the first place, why it rose to the level of backlash that it did, lessons to be learned from it, and how a school's attempt to censor "Maus" -- the topic that started it all -- only backfired and increased awareness for Art Spiegelman's Pulitzer Prize winning graphic novel. And, by the way, happy Valentine's / Galentine's day from us at Listen & Learn (or Not), the official podcast of the 2022 Winter Olympics......(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.

Breaking news! The Sex & the City cast is now the same age as the Golden Girls were when they were televised. After you’ve awakened from fainting upon that news, listen as Laurie updates us on her swimming lane drama, and how she & her sister earn Batman & Robin status. Claire is preparing for the Seattle Rock 'n' Roll Marathon, and part of the prepping involves wine. (There's some science behind this! Anna D might even try it if she agrees to do the marathon, too). Did you see the young street reporter who gets hit by a car on live TV? Shocking footage! And unlikely celebrity friendships you may not know about -- like Martha Stewart & Snoop Dogg. Or 50 Cent & Meryl Streep. Or Tyra Banks & Clay Aiken. And Honey Boo Boo & Khloe Kardashian. It's true. It's true. It’s all 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.

This episode was recorded Friday, January 14th, which happens to be "Quitters Day". Life Coach Laurie, Claire and Anna D will tell you what that means....and doesn't mean. They also discuss New Years Resolutions versus Embracing Renewal. The National Guard truly lives up to its motto, and are "Always Ready, Always There". The world says goodbye to more celebs this week. Old songs making a comeback thanks to TikTok. And our lovely hosts land an exclusive interview with an actual coronavirus....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.