Listen & Learn (or Not)

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.

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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!

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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" / Jeff & Nancy Barry / Brill Building, "Get Into The Groove" / Madonna & Steve Bray, "Legally Blonde" / Karen McCullah Lutz]]

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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!

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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…?!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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?

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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 the last two, and because why not), C+C Music Factory "Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)".

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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 Disney Motion Pictures "Aladdin"]]

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