Listen & Learn (or Not)

What did you think of Senator Cringey Britt -- I mean, Senator Katie Britt -- and her response to the State of the Union. Powerful? Or deeply weird? Thank goodness Scarlett Johansson came to our rescue by showcasing everything wrong with Katie's speech. Also, is your street living in perfect harmony? (As in - the old Coca Cola commercial). No matter all the diverse political tastes showing up all across the board, people on Claire's street seem to be okalee-dokalee with each other, no matter what flag or signs or colors are showing up on each of her neighbors' yards. Well. Except maybe Claire might feel a little bit extra careful around one neighbor who she's pretty sure would get all Yosemite Sam on her if she accidentally stepped a half inch onto his yard. We're pretty sure, though, he'd be ok with her dog dropping a deuce on his driveway...or not.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Maybe you grew up saying Hey You Guys. Maybe the Tv show Electric Company made Hey You Guys cool. But one of the Listen & Learn or Not hosts doesn't think the phrase is so cool - especially in the podcast world. While it seems harmless, have you ever stopped to think about its impact? Laurie discusses the reason it bothers her and possibly others who might feel the phrase -- while the intent is usually to make listeners feel inclusive -- can actually cause some to feel excluded. Don't even get her started on Zoom fatigue! Don't worry, little camper. The first few minutes of this episode Claire & Anna might cause you to want to cut Footloose, and quite possibly put on your Sunday shoes....or not.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Beyonce making country music was definitely not on our 2024 bingo card, but we're here for it! It doesn't come without controversy, though. No we're not talking about the Dukes of Hazard guy. Nah we're not referring to that Oklahoma radio station. This time one of the Listen & Learn Or Not hosts has a little beef -- but not with the song. Nopety nope. It's with Bey's "Texas Hold 'Em" music video ((bom bom bom)). But then later it was discovered our host was watching the wrong video ((bom bom BOMMMM)). So put on your chaps, step into your boots, and get ready to squat with your spurs on...or not.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're back for another compelling episode of Listen & Learn (or Not), Lil Boo, and this week it's all entertainment talk! The shows we're watching, the books we're reading. No drama...well, except during a flight Anna took recently. So maybe a little lesson in airline etiquette. You're free to listen, learn and roam about the cabin...or not.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This one was recorded after the Kansas City Chief's victory parade on Valentine's Day when fans gathered to celebrate the Super Bowl win. But then gunfire broke out. According to NBC News, a couple guys opened fire after arguing about staring at each other. Not even kidding. Sadly, Lisa Lopez-Galvin - a mother of two and a local radio DJ - was killed during the exchange. The Listen and Learn (or Not) hosts put on their serious thinking caps for this one, as well as other incidents that happen close to that event, including a shooting at a mega-church and the trial of the mother of a Michigan school shooter who is the first US parent, according to the BBC, convicted of manslaughter over a mass shooting by their child. Find out what the hosts think of all it. On a lighter note, stick around until the end. Claire, Laurie and Anna try to make barnyard animal noises. They prove they're quite good at it...or not.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's not so much that California knows how to party, but moreso about how magical SF and LA are to Claire and Anna. Bear w/ them as they do a little California Dreamin'. Listen as Laurie talks about the power of possibly making these dreams come true by manifesting it into reality. Also, did you see the Grammy Awards? What did you think of Tracy Chapman and Luke Combs' performance of Fast Car? And Joni Mitchell's Both Sides Now? How about Jay-Z's acceptance speech? Bet one of those Grammy moments made you cry....or not!

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Elmo might be an imaginary character, but it wasn't your imagination that he suddenly became the Internet's therapist. Infra Red Light Therapy? Nope. Furry Red 3-year old Monster? Yes, please! Speaking of 3-year-olds, let's hope the fact that the rise in teens committing crimes doesn't rub off on even younger kids. Why in Elmo's World is this happening? Anna, Claire and Laurie try to make sense of it all in this latest episode of Listen & Learn.... or not.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

And we feel fine...or not. We explore the mixed feelings surrounding the departure of Pete Carroll, the Seahawk's longtime head coach. Was it time for him to fly? Could we have kept him a little longer? Maybe it's time to hang his chewing gum from the rafters...or Not.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Well, we mean, ch-ch-ch-change. Singular. As in, Laurie needed change for a 10, but no one was willing to help her -- no grocery stores, no banks. What is going on here? Speaking of change, no one really carries it around anymore. Is that why donations went down for some big name charities and churches? You may not have change, but you have access to QR Codes. So donate! And Merry Kwanzaa, Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas. And Happy Festivus for the Restavus! Because that's a real holiday....or not!!

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Now that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are really a thing - are you watching football games through Taylor-tinted glasses? Because at any given Sunday, Anna D's finding herself wondering what Taylor Swift is thinking anytime the Kansas City Chiefs aren't winning. Also, why is Laurie in her Christmas jammies at the office -- when it's not wear-your-jammies day yet? Find out! And Claire has Frosty The Snowman on her mind. Don't try this at home. It might give you a brain freeze...or not.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.