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
176
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
177
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
178
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
179
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
180
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
181
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
182
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
183
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
184
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
185
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
186
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
187
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
188
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
189
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
190
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
191
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
192
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
193
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
194
Sleep Divorces, Parenting Struggles and New Fri...
This week, we bring in a new member, our dear friend and author Laurie Hardie. We discuss everything from parenting struggles to sleep divorces AND Anna D compares AJ to a good laxative!
27 min
195
Naming Kids After Game of Thrones Characters an...
This week, we go over the top GOT names that people are giving their babies, AJ goes off on flavored beer/liquor and what drives people crazy in the workplace!
25 min
196
Why AJ is STILL Afraid to Rideshare
This week, we learn that Christmas is apparently turning into a year long celebration, why you should NEVER stick a chainsaw down your pants, robo calls are getting sneakier and sneakier, and just ONE MORE reason why AJ (the stubborn and...
22 min
197
Is 13 to Young for a Cell Phone and Facebook Ac...
Are we too accessible as a society? AJ thinks so, today, we learn that he is a little cautious or maybe just super psychotic, when is the "RIGHT" time to introduce your child to their own smartphone and what NOT to do on social...
28 min
198
AJ Has NEVER Seen a Marvel Movie or Watched Gam...
We’re back...kinda. Priscilla bails on AJ and we meet the newbie! This week, we chat about parenting concerns, farting in the workplace and why the hell AJ has NEVER seen a Marvel movie or watched Game of Thrones! Listen and Learn...or...
24 min
199
Florida Man and Special Beverages
Happy Monday from your new favorite podcasting duo! Today we ask the important questions: How much would you pay for a poncho? What’s our good friend “Florida Man” up to? And would you drink a pint of this “special beverage”? BECAUSE AJ...
18 min
200
“Gimme, Gimme, Gimme” a Second Episode!
We’re back for another one! AJ gives you the scoop on the latest “public brawls” and his top 3 man-crushes. Priscilla has got some bulking up to do, and explains why something is in her house (and what it is.)
16 min