Go Doc Yourself

The Erins treat you this week with “Hobbyhorse Revolution,” available on Tubi. Finnish teens find acceptance and cardio by competing as hobbyhorseists. There are thousands of girls galloping onto this scene worldwide! From designing the rides to coaching the contenders, these girls work together to hold each other up. This documentary is a fascinating look at kids making something truly their own.

The Erins want you to ‘come on down' this week for “Perfect Bid: The Contestant Who Knew Too Much.” Superfan Ted Slauson spent scads of time documenting and memorizing prize prices offered on beloved game show The Price Is Right. This was a years long project to help Ted score big when he got called to Contestant Row. While Ted didn't clean up as a contestant, he did help others excel, culminating in an actual ‘perfect bid.' Who says mathin' skills don't pay out?!

This week the Erins tell you about some common fears and where they came from with “Killer Legends,” available on Prime video. Urban legends have been a thing since Pop Rocks mixed with Coke in your belly. Hear more about how they are recycled to reflect anxieties every decade or so. Oh, and THE CALL IS COMING FROM INSIDE THE HOUSE!

The Erins bring you “Plagues and Pleasures on the Salton Sea” to continue steamy July. This sea turns out to be a happy accident and initial triumph over the harsh Cali desert. Then natural disasters cause a dramatic fall off of development hopes, and leave the sea to the less desirables. Will property values ever rebound? Let John Waters tell you all about it!

The Erins start July off with “Pucker Up: The Fine Art of Whistling.” We follow 6 master whistlers to the Annual Whistlers Convention. While you may not be a fan of your office whistler, you may swoon over these impressive hopefuls. This skill is less recognized today, but has deep roots in American history. Perfect for less annoying 4th of July celebrations!

This week the Erins wrap up 2023 Pride with “Pray Away” on Netflix. Conversion Therapy has been sold as a cure for being gay. In fact, it's been an industry complete with conferences and testimonials. We now understand that it has caused so much harm. Being gay has never required a cure, only acceptance!

This week the Erins call attention to the doc “Disclosure,” on Netflix. Anti-trans laws and attitudes are rampant in America right now. Perhaps the way Trans people are portrayed on-screen has contributed to the misinformation. More recent media made by Trans peeps for Trans peeps may push perception in a better direction.

This week the Erins continue 2023 Pride month with discussion on the doc “After Stonewall,” streaming on Tubi. The Stonewall Uprising spurred action into many starting the Gay Rights movement. AIDS and Christian groups threatened lives and equal rights so desperately needed. But refusal to remain quiet results in some victories!

This week the Erins kick off 2023 pride month with discussion on the doc “Before Stonewall,” streaming on Tubi. The Stonewall Riot was a major catalyst for the gay rights movement in 1969. Before Stonewall, many gay and lesbian people were isolated and scared of society's treatment. However, they made progress despite pressure to remain in hiding!

This week the Erins talk standing strategy with “Hands on a Hardbody,” streaming on Apple TV. In the 90's, these endurance competitions were all the rage! Be sure to grab some comfortable shoes and quality snacks because there can be only one!