Dokter Knows Best

If you haven't heard, Adele is putting out a new album on November 19, 2021.  The album "30" is already making waves with only one single out and boy oh boy do Derek and Lisa have opinions.  In true Derek fashion, there are a few stones thrown, but Lisa quickly tries to set the record straight because, let's face it, Adele is special for her vulnerability through song.  Lisa goes through Adele's portfolio, album by album, song by song, with some horrible renditions added in for good measure.  But ultimately, Derek and Lisa decide that "30" almost has to be different than the previous three albums purely because of where Adele is in her life.  Join in and let us know if you are excited for the new album or if you think Adele is overrated.  We want to know.

Note:  Lisa experienced technical issues with her microphone that weren't discovered or rectified until towards the end of the episode.  Rather than go back and record the whole thing over again (after she started drinking), they decided to just keep going.  Please forgive us for this technical issue.

This week's episode is on the Amazon Original Series, "Carnival Row," starring Orlando Bloom and Cara Delevingne.  Throughout the episode, Derek and Lisa mispronounce the main actress' name, throw stones at Hollywood, make comparisons to "Outlander," and chase every possible rabbit hole about the series and it's story.  If you haven't watched the series, we hope that you will and join us with your favorite beverage for this discussion.

TRIGGER WARNING!  This episode discusses sexual assault and rape.  

This week, Derek and Lisa target the various ways that conservative churches use to manipulate women into fulfilling specific gender roles.  It also tackles the touchy topics of patriarchy, greed, and power that punish women for wanting to be a full person assisting with ministry as called by God.  Lisa discusses her personal experiences from childhood through adulthood and draws a line in the sand between choice and expectation that is enforced via punishment.  Please be aware that a significant portion of this week's episode also explores women's sexuality and the sexual abuses that are exploited to blame and shame women into compliance.  We hope you'll thoughtfully listen and perhaps interact with us on this very important topic.

In this special Bull episode, Derek and Lisa talk for way too long about their alcohol selection for the evening, get distracted about which show they are supposed to be talking about, and ultimately throw stones at most television entertainment.  Herding cats, they find their way back to this hit Netflix series, "The Last Kingdom" that chronicles the life and times of Uhtred of Bebbanburg (aka, Uhtred son of Uhtred) and his loyalties to both Saxon and Danish leaders that sends him on a path to attempting to reclaim his homeland while also doing what he had to do to survive and prosper.  Remember, "Destiny is all."

This week's episode has a very tired Derek and Lisa trying to define how the separation of church and state and the Divine preference to "render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's" means that as Christians in America, our focus should be on what is best for all instead of what is best for Christians.  Stones do end up getting thrown and talking in circles happens.  Perhaps gibberish, perhaps enlightened, but always entertaining.  Let us know where you stand on the topic of politics and religion after listening to this episode.

In this week's episode, Derek and Lisa discuss the hit Netflix series "The Crown."  Topics range from the beginning of season one to the end of season four and the prospects for season five and six to come.  This groundbreaking series tackles some of the pivotal moments of the British monarchy over the last century, but focuses mainly on the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.  Listen along if you are a royal watcher or if you too have a love of post modern British history.

In this week's episode, after a break, Derek and Lisa discuss what caused the unexpected break in discussing their vacation to Mackinac Island.  They give you their favorite places to shop, eat, drink, and explore as well as some fun activities to do on the island that time forgot.  Take a journey back in time to this tiny island in Lake Huron between the lower peninsula and upper peninsula (the UP to those who live there) of Michigan where you will bike, walk, or horse your way around this magical and beautiful tourist destination.