This episode is pure theater magic. We sit down with Barry Edelstein, Artistic Director of Old Globe Theatre, as he kicks off the year with Hedda Gabler—starring Katie Holmes. Barry is a producer, director, author, teacher, actor, Rhodes Scholar, Tufts and Oxford alum—and one of the world’s leading authorities on Shakespeare. His insight, passion, and command of storytelling will have you absolutely riveted.

This is one heck of an interview, and a true honor to have him on set with us.

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You might well up too after you see what Laura's sister, Jenny, gave Erik for Christmas. Laura finally presents it to him, and his reaction is precious. Our new sponsor, The Old Globe, is starting off their season strong with Hedda Gabler starring Katie Holmes. That's where Erik drops another one of his truth bombs upon us...another crazy thing we didn't know about him after all these years. Laura delivers a captivating Rando News report including the things America stuck up their butts last year...bad enough to visit the ER. No joke. It's hysterical. Get ready, buckle up, or kick back and relax. You do you, and we hope you have fun listening to this episode.

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We’re kicking off 2026 with our very first episode of the year, catching you up on everything that went down during the holiday break—funny stories, a little crazy, and a lot of only-us moments. Plus, we’re serving up a hearty dose of The Double D Showbiz News, because pop culture never takes a vacation.

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Fresh vibes, big energy, and we’re officially ready to blast off into 2026 with you. Thanks for being here—let’s gooo! ❤️🎙️

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A scary afternoon for Laura as she tells us about how her son, Charlie, fell off a roof while at work and landed in a well with the EMT's having to cut him out of his clothes. He was in the hospital when we recorded this, and thank God he suffered a fracture in his back instead of what could have happened. Grateful is the only word for this miracle, and it's the best Christmas miracle Laura could ever ask for. Bad things happen around the holidays sometimes, but we need to focus on what we are thankful for, even if it's just the small things. If you're feeling low right now, we're here for ya. We then call Laura's mom because it was her birthday. We bust her for something she does every night. Erik brings it home with some extra spicy Double D Showbiz News, including some inside details about the night leading up to the Reiners' death. Wow. We will be back on Christmas Day with our last show of the year. Already looking forward to a bitchin' 2026!

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Laura busts out a new game she bought on Amazon. It looked hysterical. She was so excited to play it. Now, here's the question....was this a funny game? Did you laugh at all? Did this new 20 purchase do the trick and create funny answers and banter? We're unsure. haha. So, we ask you...does this game suck? Or, do we suck at playing it? Or is it awesome? Laura is wearing her fake snap-on bangs to shake things up. She then rounds out the episode with a Random News Report, including the traditions and yearly events that might be slowly fading away forever. Trick-or-treating is on the list! Nooooooo! Oh man, do we have a great few weeks of shows coming up. Evan Elisabeth and her boyfriend join the show next week. The Terrible Temu Christmas Gift Exchange Contest is just around the corner, and so is our new logo and look. Can't wait to show you!!
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If you need a few tips to get into the holiday spirit, we've got em for ya. Erik needs your advice about a long-time friend who up and ghosted him. Producer Claire is on a self-imposed "Vampire Break'....what? And, the Double D News is so tragic. The details about the horrible death of Director Rob Reiner and his wife, and another notable actor has passed away...this one will hit Gen X the most. A little bit of this and a little bit of that in this episode. We are getting so excited about our "Terrible Temu Christmas Gift Exchange" and the new things coming your way in early 2026. We are giddy with anticipation.

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First off, Laura spouts off about her latest "acting" gig, then we launch into a brand new game Laura found that includes headphones and weird phrases. It's either the funniest thing you've ever seen or this tanks. We're not sure. Haha. We have some insanely cool things coming up this month and the start of 2026, so buckle up! We sure love you and
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In this deeply personal episode, Laura opens up about her son Charlie and the difficult, emotional journey that brought him into this world — a story that reminds us why the upcoming iHeartRadio Rady Children’s Hospital Giveathon (this Tuesday and Wednesday) means so much to her family. It’s raw, real, and incredibly moving. To balance the tears with some much-needed laughter, Erik rolls in with a packed Double D News update — including all the buzz and bold opinions surrounding the new Vanderpump Rules revamp. It’s an episode full of heart, healing, and pure entertainment.
You don’t want to miss this one.

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Laura has the most humiliating re-gifting story with a twist. You won't believe what she did at a friend's Christmas party and how she got caught! Erik and Laura relive the time Erik made her pee her pants from laughing after an equally, but different, pubic embarrassment incident. Since we're getting to know our new producer, Claire, we decided to bust out the card game "How Deep Will You Go." These are questions about love, regret, good and bad memories and things that will never leave your mind. Don't get it twisted, though...the answers lead to hilarious stories. Coming up in just weeks, the Third Annual Terrible Temu Christmas. Laura and Erik have to try to out-gross each other with a deep dive into the dark side of Temu. A can't-miss show every year. Loser has to wear and show off gifts at the grocery store up the street....all captured on video. We sure love you guys. Love your podcast!

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Laura kicks things off with not one but two disasters: her truly ridiculous holiday decoration fail (no, it didn't involve a ladder, or any sense) and an epically embarrassing public fall that witnesses are definitely still talking about. Then we bounce into a fun rundown of everything worth doing in San Diego this month, plus our festive highs and holiday sighs. Plus, Erik finally meets the legendary Auntie Doo Doo in person — and trust us, it’s everything you hoped for, wheeze-laugh included. And of course, a juicy Double D Showbiz report spills on the relationship status of the Wicked chicks. Are they defying gravity together or what?! Thanks for being with us every week. We love you for it! 🎙✨

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