Listen & Learn (or Not)

Broadway is coming back! For that matter, people’s faces are coming back! So, are you ready to get out and celebrate, or are you still in a wait-and-see mode? And what of those who truly cannot get vaccinated- how do you train yourself to understand them rather than judge them? Join Coach Laurie, Anna D, and Claire as we talk about our love for Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jimmy Fallon, smiles, hot tubs, sea lions and border collies. We also discuss the courageous young woman who made Simon Cowell cry. And we get an update on Laurie’s grand daughter who is on the verge of being the next Jeff Bezos! (Or not…) Credits: NBC "America's Got Talent"; Nightbirde original song "It's OK"; NBC "The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon" + Lin-Manuel Miranda singer/writer "Broadway's Back". 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.

Even the worlds top athletes struggle with mental health. This week Coach Laurie, Anna D and Claire discuss tennis star Naomi Osaka’s refusal to meet the media after every match because of the anxiety it causes her. Is she dodging a responsibility all the other players just suck up, or is the media so hungry for “a get” that those press conferences are affecting matches? Why is public speaking so difficult for some, with even seasoned broadcasters nervous in public? And are people getting crazier on airplanes? Fasten your seatbelts, there could be some turbulence…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.

Well we are 2/3 of the way back from vacation: Anna is off this week but Claire and Laurie are back with tales of their first airline travel since the pandemic started plus Laurie’s adventure with transporting a horse to California! That leads us to talking about the amazing healing properties of horses which seems to get the chickens at Claire house pretty excited. Plus, Laurie’s granddaughter has become a major entrepreneur! And what does it take to get your favorite author to put you in one of their books? Because Laurie is about to be in one… 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.

Send in Nell Carter! We need her to sing the song: "Gimme a break, I sure deserve it, it's time I made it to the top..." You see - Laurie, Claire and Anna D are taking the week off from saving the world. There, there. Don't cry. We'll be back. And we'll be all relaxed, refreshed and recharged the next time you Listen and Learn! --- or notttt. Cheers, y'all! See you for a fresh new episode of Listen & Learn (or Not) on May 20th. 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.

Does having a special “day” set aside for you make you feel wonderful? Or is it horrible when no one remembers? Join Coach Laurie, Anna and Claire as we wonder why no one ever forgets Christmas, but not every teacher gets appreciated on Teacher Appreciation Day, and even Mothers Day is not a slam dunk. Plus, would you look twice at Bill Gates on a dating app if you didn’t know who he was? We do a roundup of our vaccine second-dose side effects. And be sure to wear a big hat this weekend because there may be a big hunk of space junk coming down in your neighborhood. 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.

How do air traffic controllers stay so calm? We hear audio of a NASA mission controller calling a possible SpaceX collision a “conjunction” and calmly suggesting the astronauts get dressed for it. Speaking of SpaceX, why is upcoming SNL host Elon Musk getting the cold shoulder from the cast? Join Coach Laurie, Anna, and Claire as we discuss all that plus second-shot side effects, Apple bites Facebook on privacy issues, and Anna‘s incredible knowledge of classic TV theme songs. It takes a lot to get it right when you’re learning the Facts of Life. Or not. [[Credit: NBC Jimmy Fallon Show, SpaceX / Launch America, "Facts of Life" Theme Song / Al Burton, "Silver Spoons" theme / Rik Howard & Bob Wirth, "Gilligan's Island" theme / George Wyle, "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Aire" theme / Quincy Jones, "Green Acres" theme / Vic Mizzy, "Beverly Hillbillies" Theme "The Ballad of Jed Clampett" / Paul Henning, "Hogan's Heroes" Theme / Jerry Fielding, "One Day At A Time" Theme, "One Day At A Time" Theme "This is It" / Je

Did you know that due to global warming, polar bears are now mating with grizzly bears? It’s called a Pizzly! No, we’re not making this up! This week Coach Laurie, Anna, and Claire go down a rabbit hole of crazy hybrids - but watch out for the humanzee! Also, how did you feel about the verdicts in the Derek Chauvin murder trial? We discuss the various reactions and ponder the future of policing in America. And… It’s 2 AM; do you know where your Roomba is? Ask Alexa to check its programming… 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 could all learn a little something about perseverance from Coach Laurie‘s granddaughter! Join Coach Laurie, Anna and Claire as we talk about her great accomplishment, and the fact that Laurie has a whole bunch of tattoos we didn’t know about! Also, do you feel less safe, or more safe, than you did last year at this time? Plus, can the power of the mind actually heal damaged physical connections in the brain? And why aren’t there more songs about lizards? Maybe it’s because they’re just tiny alligators...or dinosaurs… 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 is the first among us to get a COVID-19 vaccination, and she was a trendsetter, inspiring the Second Gentleman of the United States to get his in the beautiful town of Yakima! So how did it feel? And just how big was that needle? Also, Coach Laurie reveals the secret to getting a teenager to talk to you. And, we just found out one of our coworkers is having his first baby and we are so excited to put together a mix tape for him! All that and a major catfight in Claire’s house. Don’t Hiss it - I mean, Miss it! 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.

After hemming-and-hawing last year about whether they would even take the Covid vaccine, Coach Laurie, Anna D, and Claire are now whining because they can’t get it yet! And you know it’s important if Laurie wants it because she’s none too excited about needles! Plus, it’s Easter and Passover as we celebrate the freeing of a container ship from Egypt and resurrection of global commerce. Do you have a favorite song about Easter, or Passover, or about Prayer? And be honest: how many times have you seen “The Ten Commandments?” Don’t worry if you haven’t because we can recite most of it for you! Join Us! 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.

If only we could activate the Justice League or assemble the Avengers whenever we needed them. It’s been another week where we need to be reminded that there are more good people than there are bad people, and more good times than bad times. This week Coach Laurie, Anna D and Claire talk about why there seems to be a higher trend of outward violence in Colorado, as well as a higher rate of teenage suicide. And there really are superheroes among us, like the mother of Columbine shooter Dylan Klebold who speaks out about these issues. How do you communicate to teenagers that you love them and you are there for them when they exhibit a “stay away” attitude? Plus, is a 4-hour movie necessarily better than a 3-hour hour movie? Meanwhile, at the Hall of Justice, Claire and Anna D's inner nerds come out when they start discussing "Superfriends". And what was the name of the Wonder Twins’ monkey? Yeah, they had a monkey! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https:

Its Déjà Vu all over again as a likely hate crime against the Asian community has elevated the fear, and the “so what” attitude of a cop has elevated the anger. Join Anna D, Coach Laurie and Claire as we discuss what happened in Atlanta and why it’s resonating so hard within us. Then we dig deeper into Meghan and Harry by looking at the similarities and differences in Princess Diana’s groundbreaking interview 26 years ago. As always, Coach Laurie is able to remind us how to breathe and see the beautiful possibilities in the world around us and in some wonderful ways this week. And can you help Claire tame her House of Fighting Cats - or does she need a Pet Psychic? ________________________________________ Credits (and shout outs) to: Dionne Warwick "I Say A Little Prayer" + My Best Friend's Wedding Soundtrack, Dionne & Friends "That's What Friends Are For", Celine Dion "When I Fall In Love" - Sleepless in Seattle Soundtrack, Deion Sanders (only because his name is pronounced pretty much the same as

Not even a True Life Princess is immune to the pain of bullying and racism. Join Coach Laurie, Anna D and Claire as we unpack a complicated week in the life of Britain’s Royal Family. What is it like to watch history repeat in your own family and feel powerless to stop it? And how is it that we decide who to believe and who not to believe? Plus, is the media responsible for its own reckoning on these issues or do we consumers have to do it for them? And why is it that women don’t necessarily support other women even when in the same situation? Help us, Oprah, you’re our only hope! [[Credits: Go West "King of Wishful Thinking", Lorde "Royals", Abba "Dancing Queen", Loverboy "Queen of the Broken Hearts", Juice Newton "Playing with the Queen Hearts", Sammy Kershaw "Queen of my Double Wide Trailer", Coming to America film "She's Your Queen to Be", Spin Doctors "Two Princes", Sara Bareilles "Who Made You King of Anything", Ava Max "Kings and Queens", Rober Miller "King of the Road", Queen "Killer Queen", Walt Di

Cancel Culture has come for Dr Seuss, but Cancel Culture Veteran Jane Fonda is once again beloved. Does History lend itself to forgiveness, or is it something else? Join Coach Laurie, Anna D and Claire as we work together to get our heads around that. Plus, have you given something up for Lent, even if you’ve never done it before? And why has the World become so divided over religious beliefs when some religions share so many themes and rituals? All that, plus why we’d rather you didn’t actually “Drop the Mic.” 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 feels like heroes and idols are rising and falling at the speed of light these days: “The Bachelor“, “The Mandalorian“, and the Seattle Mariners all lost someone important this week based on their own words and deeds. Join Coach Laurie, Anna, and Claire as we talk about the latest in “cancel culture” and where some older stars like Mel Gibson and Jodie Foster fit in with the current conversation. Also, does someone’s past behavior make us to jump to conclusions about their current situation? Because Tiger Woods made the news this week for something that it’s possible he couldn’t control. Plus, Laurie was in the Spotlight in an important place, Claire is facing personal challenges with dogs, cats, and five-year-olds, and Anna reviews “Mary Poppins”. 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.

The weather is the biggest news this week as the Pacific Northwest and the South were gripped in snow-and-ice storms leaving millions without power and water. Coach Laurie, Anna, and Claire discuss how people in Texas still need help with basic needs; if you’d like to help you can go to this website: LegacyCollective.org/relief. Anna feels the need to apologize for something that came up during our discussion of Britney Spears last week, but meanwhile there are more documentaries about Britney on the way! It’s been an incredible week for NASA as the Perseverance rover has landed on Mars to begin its search for microbial life in a multibillion-year-old Martian lake bed. And for the love of all that is Holy, if you take just one thing away from our podcast this week, it’s this: don’t put Gorilla Glue on your head! 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 still hate Tom Brady, but maybe a little less than you used to? Do you still love Justin Timberlake, but maybe a little less than you used to? Join Coach Laurie, Anna D and Claire as we run the gamut from the Super Bowl (the Game! the Commercials, The Weeknd!) to the new Britney Spears documentary and whether famous women at their lowest points are treated less fairly than men. Plus, the latest on Coach Laurie’s journey through online dating - why she’s making a list and checking it twice! 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 is moving and has to do some serious downsizing of the possessions she’s been hauling around for years; Coach Laurie and Anna D help her decide what to keep and what to toss; like, what if all those Pokémon cards weren’t just a fad and are actually worth something?!?! Plus, Country Star Morgan Wallen once again finds himself in a public firestorm, but this time he may not be able to apologize his way out of it. At the same time, Country Star TJ Osborne has come out as gay in a Country Music world that is evolving. And the “Big Game” is this Sunday! Who are you rooting for? How will the much-anticipated ads be different this year? And hey, Weeknd, uhh, what’s with the Bandages? 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 as the world has started to feel a bit calmer, we get a couple of reminders that, as humans, we will always need to have each other’s backs. This week Coach Laurie, Anna D and Claire talk about what the Department of Homeland Security wants us to do, and how a former Seahawk presented a shocking example of domestic violence. On the lighter front, Bachelorette Laurie has finally waded into the Online Dating Pool, but it seems that Pool has some algae...and maybe a few too many skinny dippers! 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 was an Inauguration Day very much different from those that came before it! Join Coach Laurie, Anna D and Claire for a roundtable of the speeches, the fashions, the masks, the visuals, the music (Gaga! Garth!), the cleaning guy, and the unforgettable poetry of Amanda Gorman. But why is Bernie Sanders today’s internet sensation?! And as is often the case, the Day led to nostalgia for the ladies, and a conversation about Claire’s Mom leads to a deep discussion on the impact of Mental Illness: how far we’ve come but how far we still have to go. 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.