Listen & Learn (or Not)

Welcome to Listen & Learn (or Not) featuring Laurie, Claire, and Anna D. We may not have much in common, but we don't mind sharing our different points of views. Follow us and share our journey with real-life everyday struggles, quirky people stories, random conversations, and, occasionally, some heavy topics. Come listen & learn a thing or two with us! Or not...we're not forcing you.

Society & Culture
Comedy
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Sacs, Hoes & Potatoes (It's Not What You Think)
Somehow Life Coach Laurie, Anna D and Claire threw in words that sound dirty, but kept the podcast squeaky clean! Laurie and Anna play a really sweet song for Claire, and we come up with a million dollar money maker.
35 min
152
FAREWELL, AJ! HELLO, CLAIRE! THOUGHTS ON RE-OPE...
SADLY, OUR BELOVED A.J. MUST LEAVE THE PODCAST, BUT COACH LAURIE AND ANNA D WELCOME A WONDERFUL NEW CO-HOST. THEY DISCUSS MORE PUBLIC SPACES REOPENING THIS WEEK IN THEIR STATE, AND PREDICT WHETHER RULES WILL BE RESPECTED. (YOU PROBABLY...
36 min
153
The Covid 15 or 19 or 25.
This week, we're all on the phone again AND we have a special guest...former Seattle Seahawks cornerback Marcus Trufant joins us to talk about how he and his family are getting through the pandemic and how his Trufant Family Foundation...
27 min
154
A.J's Test Results and Quarantine Opportunities
Respecting social distancing and podcasting from home. Well, for most of us. A.J. was tested for COVID-19, Anna's been relaxing her house rules, and Coach Laurie has a reflective tip while quarantined.
32 min
155
Podcasting..Social Distance Style
The gang gets back together (kinda) to talk about how we're doing during the Coronavirus pandemic...we also talk a little Tiger King and Lifecoach Laurie gives us another Life Tip!
26 min
156
Corona Craziness: Schools, Sports & Tom Hanks
A.J. thinks he has it AGAIN...and we will not feel his forehead. Corona craziness in Seattle and beyond, school and sports events cancelled. Celebrities affected, Forrest Gump is quarantined...What's next!!!
33 min
157
Fighting Coronavirus and Child Abuse.
This week we're minus Anna D since her kid's school is closed due to Coronavirus concerns and we have a special guest in studio..."Shine" from BACA (Bikers Against Child Abuse) We talk to him about all of the incredible...
19 min
158
Doughnut Chicken Sandwich? One doughnutor two?
Anna is HANGRY, A.J. is napping, and coach Laurie is inviting anyone who walks by into the studio. We figured out what killed Colonel Sanders, it was either the "Walking Morons" or maybe the "Sharona" Virus.
32 min
159
Valentines or Galentines?
We dive into everything from Valentines stuff to the things that give AJ the most rage. Anna D gives us her opinion of Frozen The Musical and Life Coach Laurie tells us a hilarious "kids say the darndest things" moment and of course...
33 min
160
Bless Your Heart
This week we discuss the worst commute of our lives along with Earthquake safety tips. Also...Red Lobster Cheddar Biscuits or Olive Garden breadsticks for Valentines Day? Why so many people seem to just find a reason to be offended or angry...
39 min
161
The Coronavirus Is NOT Caused By Corona Beer
Yes, there are some folks who think the two are intertwined, we discuss that along with prevention/symptoms and treatment. We also dive into the scary reason Anna D wasn't with us this week and Life Coach Laurie gives us a powerful...
22 min
162
Dirty Places And Disgusting Foods We "Need" To ...
We talked about a legend passing away, a certain spot in your workplace that is dirtier than most public toilets and deep fried tarantulas??? NO thanks! Mel Robbins Show: Hashtags Used By Online Predators To Lure Kids Mel and internet...
32 min
163
First Concerts, Girl Scout temptations and Life...
AJ and Laurie welcome back Anna D from successful surgery and they all discuss their first concerts, AJ is loathing the fact that the Girl Scouts will be back soon with their boxes of temptation...COOKIES and this year, they've added...
29 min
164
Kid Birthday Stress And Big Girl Scout Cookie ...
AJ's son is turning 5 soon and his dilemma...to have the party at home or at some bouncy house/play place that isn't cheap (but we all know HE is!) We also have a new voice this week as Anna D has her lipoma surgery. Life Coach...
28 min
165
HOLIDAYS, ROUTINES AND PLANS.
The crew recap their holidays and look forward to 2020 in a way only THEY can do.
27 min
166
Listen & Learn (or Not)
Minus A.J. plus Marshawn Lynch, and losing that lovin' feeling.
31 min
167
Christmas Thoughts And AJ's Awful Eyebrows
The crew is in FULL ON Holiday mode as they discuss anything and everything Christmas and Laurie calls out AJ on his uncontrollable eyebrows.
33 min
168
Old Feet, Getting Busted Lying and Cosmic Creep...
Our feet hurt...at least AJ's left foot does but did he FINALLY figure out a solution? Laurie gets busted in an embarrassing lie and Anna D keeps us on her toes with her "slow wit".
34 min
169
Good Gifts vs Bad Gifts and the Holiday In-Law ...
The crew goes over the top 10 WORST holiday gifts (which some are actually on AJ's "want list") and some helpful tips on getting through one of the biggest stressors for some during the holidays...dealing with the in-laws. Plus...
37 min
170
Thanksgiving Throwdown...Anna THROWS down AJ!
Anna D and AJ go head to head for Turkey Day trivia and she makes mincemeat pie out of him! (yuck) We also discuss online shopping in the workplace and Santa Frappuccinos are here to make your favorite barista cringe so...be nice and tip...
38 min
171
AJ Is A Moron...Err OXYMORON!
Anna D and AJ belt out some of their Christmas favorites (even though AJ says he is NOT ready to hear nonstop Christmas music) We also talk about AJ's greatest customer experience EVER and Lifecoach Laurie gives us another life...
29 min
172
AJ Has A Hole in His Head
AJ had to have a lipoma removed from his head (OUCH) and the crew discuss trick or treating (how old is too old) and Laurie gives us another life tip to help us keep our sanity!
28 min
173
Toddlers Swearing And Not So Tasty Tastings
AJ is mortified when his 4 year old casually drops the F Bomb, we'll find out what HE'S doing to work through the issue, we'll also find out what food AJ tried for the first time ever and Life coach Laurie asks...can you go...
35 min
174
Trust NOBODY and Love Yourself!
Anna Catches Someone doing WHAT on her doorbell cam, also...find out why AJ loves his backside so much and Life Coach Laurie gives us another inspiration life tip.
23 min
175
Making Friends is Hard Work...and We Suck At It!
Making friends as a grown up is a LOT more work than when you were a kid and why is Laurie so frustrated with Earth friendly straws??
32 min