Listen & Learn (or Not)

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

Society & Culture
Comedy
151
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
152
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
153
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
154
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
155
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
156
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
157
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
158
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
159
Trailer Trash and River Rats
AJ talks about his roots and the ladies discuss Halloween candy and ways to give back to the community.
28 min
160
You're Sucking On WHAT??
Anna D is having some fun with her birthday balloon and AJ reveals why he's ready to pull the hair out of his head (if he had any) plus Lifecoach Laurie's life tip on boundaries and setting limits with your kids and beyond.
37 min
161
We're all up Schitt's Creek!
AJ and Anna talk about one of their favorite shows, how early is TOO early to decorate for Halloween and Laurie's heartfelt life/parenting tip for Anna D (and all parents for that matter).
31 min
162
Puppy Love And Creepers
AJ's adopts a new puppy, Laurie discusses her past with a creepy stalker and we'll find out why Anna was practically put to tears.
32 min
163
AJ's Uncomfortable Plane Ride And The Penis Cat
Back from vacation...find out why AJ's plane ride was a really uncomfortable one and while Laurie and Anna D see something completely different, AJ sees a penis on a cat's face, and he's RIGHT!
27 min
164
AJ Almost Poops His Pants and Quilts Cost HOW M...
Today we learned that while if you're going to ride a roller coaster for 4 hours NONSTOP, you should probably throw on a pair of adult diapers and Laurie tells us why quilts cost SO MUCH...plus, we get another life tip from Life Coach...
36 min
165
Let's Take Better Care Of Each Other
This week, the crew discusses everything from why AJ is in hot water with his HOA to Laurie's version of Wedding Crashers (except it's at a kids birthday party) to touching base on all the tragedies that have been happening lately...
37 min
166
AJ, Put Your Pants On!
AJ, Lifecoach Laurie and Anna D dive into life and talk about everything from Disneyland to why AJ is taking his pants off in the studio!
27 min
167
Shut Up...I Don't Want To Talk To You
AJ wonders why EVERYONE seems to have something in theirs ears at all times and we discuss whether or not your significant other should know the passcode to your phone...oh and Anna forgot about her son's Sweet 16 birthday!
28 min
168
The Wheels Are Turning But Nobody's Driving
Today we reveal that Laurie used to have SIXTY chickens, Anna's husband may have started a war with their 16 year old son and AJ is afraid his house is about to become featured in an episode of Hoarders!
28 min
169
Dirty Mouths And Dirty Fighting
AJ grosses the girls out (especially Anna) because he reveals he eats out of the trash (with a couple of conditions) and Life Coach Laurie talks about why dirty fighting to take things to a whole new...and not so pleasant level.
28 min
170
Near Death Experiences and Anna’s Life Altering...
This week, we talk about our near death experiences and intuition...AND we’re starting to see how much of an airhead Anna D really is...and we LOVE her for it!
28 min
171
Bikini Baristas and Other Big Parenting Moments!
This week, we discuss Anna's shock and awe moment when she pulled up for an iced latte with her 15 year old son and was greeted by a young lady in a bikini taking her order, AJ doesn't see the big deal but Anna is STILL mortified....
27 min
172
Birthdays, Finales, Therapy and VHS vs Betamax....
AJ gets CRAP for his birthday, Anna supposedly doesn't need therapy and Laurie applauds AJ's parenting skills.
30 min
173
Flatulence and Other Facts Of Life!
This week, we find out that AJ (in the 14 years of knowing his wife) has NEVER heard her fart...EVER! She can't say the same about him though. We also talk about why smelling farts is healthy for you, and is year round school coming...
27 min
174
AJ Finally Gets Busted and We Talk About Mental...
This week, AJ got his first speeding ticket in 17 years and Life-coach Laurie and Anna shed some light on Mental Health Awareness month...the most important thing to remember is, you're NOT alone.
22 min
175
One Hand Pulls Down the Pants and the Other...D...
AJ, Anna and Lifecoach Laurie discuss everything from leaving your kids alone for the first time to bathroom etiquette...in particular AJ enlightens the ladies on what it's like to use a urinal.
31 min