Listen & Learn (or Not)

Listen as Anna, Laurie and Claire dive into a week filled with unexpected events, including a presidential candidate's narrow escape of an assassination attempt. They also join the world in mourning the loss of beloved celebrities. Amidst the chaos just inhale....and outhale.....or not.

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This one was recorded on 7/11. That's right, the day we celebrate 7-11's Free Slurpee Day, which we all needed because it was a week the US was hitting record temps. It was so hot you could fry an egg on the sidewalk. It was so hot the ice cream truck melted. It was so hot the swimming pool was boiling. It was 90 in the shade. It was training ground for "down below". It was hotter than Georgia asphalt. You get it. But is this how it's going to be from now on? Or hotter? Claire, Laurie and Anna discuss what in the blue blazes can be done about this fast changing climate. Also, they'll teach you a little about "ducking", a part of jeep-owning culture. Lifecoach Laurie also has an update on her family of osprey! Why would this bird of prey be included in a podcast, you ask? Because osprey are very talon-ted -- funniest joke you'll hear all day! or not.

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Clippy. Ask Jeeves. MSN Butterfly. You've Got Mail. Feeling old yet? Don't be a Sad Mac. The Listen & Learn or Not hosts are just dipping into a Hot Tub Time Machine as they talk about virtual assistants and services they used in the 90s because...why not? Speaking of vintage, this episode was recorded mere hours prior to a highly anticipated debate between two very....uh...seasoned presidential candidates on 6/27. As the podcast hosts unpack their worries and concerns about how the seniors might perform on the debate stage, or afterwards, you may find this episode to be prophetic. Or poetic. Or wish one candidate was more energetic. Or wish the fact-checking afterwards didn't make one look pathetic. Or wish we could use the Hot Tub Time Machine to go back and pick people from both parties more athletic. Ok, alright. You get it. Or not.

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Claire, Laurie & Anna belong to generations that were privileged to receive cherished heirlooms passed down from their parents or ancestors. But gone are the days of eagerly accepting treasured possessions. Their children, nieces and nephews are now reluctant when it comes to inheriting their belongings. Listen as the Listen & Learn or Not hosts throw open their closet doors and peek into their attics only to discover the Millenials and GenZers in their lives are seemingly dodging family hand-me-downs and opting for more minimalist lifestyles, and would rather have experiences than antique vases. It's time to embrace the new mantra: "Thanks, but no thanks!" -- or not.

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Caitlin Clark is a force to be reckoned with, and she's definitely bringing a tidal wave of attention to women's basketball. In this episode, recorded on May 23rd, the Listen & Learn or Not hosts dive headfirst into the electrifying Seattle Storm game that had fans buzzing the night before. Lifecoach Laurie was one of the lucky ones who got to witness this epic battle in person, and boy oh boy did she witness something special. Tune in as the hosts explore the incredible impact this fresh-out-of-college, hot shot rookie is making on the WNBA and how her journey is shaping the future of women's basketball. Also, listen for the bonus soundbite of another incredibly talented WNBA newbie, Angel Reese, who you'll hear cheering on her bestie Caitlin Clark...or not. But you gotta admit. Angel and Caitlin's fierce feud keeps turning heads and bringing in a ton more viewers to the game. And isn't that exactly what we've been craving?

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This was recorded on 5/16 just days after Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker had gone viral for a controversial commencement speech at Benedictine College. The news about this was so fresh when this was recorded, you can actually tell the Listen & Learn hosts were just as shocked as Taylor Swift was. Or not.

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In this episode, we talk about one of the host's family of osprey and her homemade octopuses, as well as a missing zebra that got Washington state all excited. Since recording this episode on May 2nd, the zebra had been found safe & sound. Speaking of zebras. nothing in life is black and white...which takes us to the protests happening at many college campuses across the nation. We know it's complicated on both sides. We also raise a glass to you overnight workers...making magic in the dark. When the world is asleep, you're wide awake. Because sleep is for sissies...or not.

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Hall & Oates have broken up? They've lost that loving feeling? The duo's gone? Say it isn't so. Laurie, Claire and Anna know exactly what you're thinking: "If THESE two couldn't make it, what chance do *I* have? I can't go for that. No can do. Their kiss is on my list. Possession obsession." Well, buck up little camper. Turn that frown upside down, Sara. They never formally broke up...supposedly. That's right. Maybe, just maybe there's a chance the dynamic duo could return....mano a mano. And wouldn't that make our dreams come true? Perhaps they'll reunite as Oates & Hall....or not.

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This episode was recorded 4/4/24 -- 4 days before the solar eclipse, and boy were we excited enough to come up with several songs we think had to do with an eclipse or something extra showing up on the sun. So whip out those eclipse shades, ready your pinhole projector...because you'll need them to listen to this podcast....or not.

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This was recorded 3/22/24, the day Kate Middleton announced her cancer diagnosis. So many across the world are sending her well wishes. The rest of the royal family are also receiving well-wishes from many, including Camilla. Don't get Laurie started on Camilla! We're pretty sure Laurie plans to invite her to coffee.....or not.

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