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Go Doc Yourself
Episode 98 - Satan Wants You
This week the Erins jump into the fire with “Satan Wants You,” available on Amazon Prime. The Satanic Panic of the 80s/90s has deep roots in the revelations told in the book “Michelle Remembers.” The recovered memories of Michelle Smith disturbed suburban America and had neighbors eyeballing each other for signs of satanic activity. Save the children! Also, maybe ask some questions…
2023-11-22
1h 14
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Episode 97 - Milli Vanilli
This week the Erins blame it on everyone else with “Milli Vanilli,” available on Paramount Plus. Rob and Fab came from humble beginnings and made it to 80's pop music icons. Their meteoric rise to worldwide fame came with a price. These two fell from media darlings to villains after the disclosure that they didn't sing their hit songs. Why not focus the public outcry on the music industry moguls? Well, it's just better for these two 20-somethings to take the heat, right?
2023-11-15
1h 11
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Episode 96 - Desperately Seeking Soulmate: Escaping Twin Flames Universe
This week the Erins discuss “Desperately Seeking Soulmate: Escaping Twin Flames Universe,” available on Prime Video. The way people find love has changed, but the desire to be half of a whole remains. Jeff and Shaleia desire to lighten your wallet, then maybe your heart. They come across as modern gurus with guarantees of finding your ‘twin flame' if you follow their plan. They're a little bit cult, and a little bit MLM
2023-11-08
1h 22
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Episode 95 - BS High
This week the Erins tackle “BS High,” available on Max. Few docs blend sports and true crime. Fewer still keep you on the edge of your seat wondering what con(ish) man Roy Johnson will do next. This manages to do both while playing with your emotions. Prepare for ager and empathy in equal doses!
2023-11-01
1h 33
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Episode 94 - Hell House
This week the Erins wrap up spooky season 2023 with “Hell House,” available on Prime video. Trinity Church ruins haunted houses in big Texas style by making it evangelical. Large numbers of paying customers come to see grisly skits designed to impart Christisn morals on the youths. Hell and damnation will surely follow those that choose homosexuality, abortion, drugs, and alcohol, etc. Rest assured that salvation awaits you once you're scared away from sin.
2023-10-25
1h 02
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Episode 93 - King on Screen
This week the Erins gush over “King on Screen,” available on Prime Video. Prolific author, Stephen King, continues to influence pop culture with film adaptations of his works. While the horror genre may come to mind first, him impact is witnessed in all media. With a 40+ year career, Mr. King deserves a nod or two. See if we mention your favorite work!
2023-10-18
1h 07
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Episode 92 - On the Trail of Bigfoot: Land of the Missing
This week the Erins cover a classic cryptid with “On the Trail of Bigfoot: Land of the Missing,” available on Amazon Prime. Small Town Monsters is at it again, questioning why so many freaking people go missing in Alaska. The crew goes north to explore tribal lore and first hand experiences of those who've had run ins with aggressive Bigfoots. Can these stories help explain the missing
2023-10-11
1h 02
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Episode 91 - Demon House
This week the Erins dabble with “Demon House,” available on Prime Video. Zak Bagans, famed paranormal investigator, buys a house in Gary, Indiana after a publicized possession. This doc describes the story of the Ammons family and the experiences of Zak's crew during their investigation. Join the Erins as they dive into Demon House and spooky season 2023!
2023-10-04
1h 13
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Episode 90 - American Movie
This week the Erins treat you to “American Movie,” available on Amazon Prime. Aspiring film maker, Mark Borchardt, assembles a kooky collection of Milwaukeeans to create movie magic. Mark proves to be incredibly resourceful with limited funds, absorbing the people around him to complete his vision. With the royalties from sinister flick “Coven,” Mark plans to bankroll his next project, don't cha know.
2023-09-27
54 min
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Episode 89 - Just. One. Mile.
This week the Erins ponder “Just. One. Mile.” found on Amazon Prime. The ultra marathon crown continues to dazzle as they gather in Tennessee for running a continuous loop of 1.1 miles until only one soul is still standing. The Mid State Mile has no definitive end, which is both alluring and dissuading to competitors. What drives someone to run for hours on end?!
2023-09-20
53 min
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Episode 88 - Misha and the Wolves
This week the Erins delve into “Misha and the Wolves,” on Netflix. Misha Defonseca gained world wide notoriety as a Holocaust survivor and the author of the memoir depicting her tale. After a falling out with her publisher, Misha's story begins to unravel. She's ultimately disgraced and now infamous.
2023-09-13
1h 03
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Episode 87 - The Parking Lot Movie
This week the Erins ponder “The Parking Lot Movie,” available on Tubi. As colleges begin session, students showcase their bad behavior in the Corner Parking Lot, located near the University of Virginia. Parking Lot Attendants pit themselves against cheap patrons and vandals while discussing the existential. Take a peak into this endearing work culture of lovable weirdos.
2023-09-06
54 min
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Episode 86 - Tiny Shoulders, Rethinking Barbie
This week the Erins discuss “Tiny Shoulders, Rethinking Barbie,” available on Hulu. When Barbie came on the scene in the 50's she was truly a revolutionary toy for girls. Moms initially loved the concept of a grown up doll for their daughters. Over time, Barbie has become a polarizing icon of fashion, independence, and materialism. Can she regain relevance after fading from the spotlight?
2023-08-30
58 min
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Episode 85 - A-Bombs Over Nevada
This week the Erins dust off their cobalt goggles for “A-Bombs Over Nevada,” on Paramount. Atomic testing was downright common in the 1950's and 60's while America was experimenting with its newest weapon. The regular site of mushroom clouds from Vegas hotels led to a romanticized view of the new atomic age. Reality catches up and people learn there are consequences playing with these new toys…
2023-08-23
1h 03
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Episode 84 - Devil's Playground
The Erins discuss Amish youths on Rumspringa in “Devil's Playground,” found only on YouTube. It's a fascinating look at this rite of passage taken by those born into the Amish life. Will they return to their roots and vow to join the church? Or will they cast it all away and live among the English and modern amenities? Each has to decide for themselves.
2023-08-16
1h 00
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Episode 83 - Lord of the Wiens: A Dachumentary
The Erins sing praises to Lord of the Wiens: A Dachumentary. All pups are great sports at the annual Wiener Dog Races in Buda, TX. They'll tolerate costumes, parades, and strollers for a chance to dominate the field. One Wien to rule them all!
2023-08-09
32 min
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Episode 82 - Hobbyhorse Revolution
The Erins treat you this week with “Hobbyhorse Revolution,” available on Tubi. Finnish teens find acceptance and cardio by competing as hobbyhorseists. There are thousands of girls galloping onto this scene worldwide! From designing the rides to coaching the contenders, these girls work together to hold each other up. This documentary is a fascinating look at kids making something truly their own.
2023-08-02
54 min
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Episode 81 - Perfect Bid: The contestant Who Knew Too Much
The Erins want you to ‘come on down' this week for “Perfect Bid: The Contestant Who Knew Too Much.” Superfan Ted Slauson spent scads of time documenting and memorizing prize prices offered on beloved game show The Price Is Right. This was a years long project to help Ted score big when he got called to Contestant Row. While Ted didn't clean up as a contestant, he did help others excel, culminating in an actual ‘perfect bid.' Who says mathin' skills don't pay out?!
2023-07-26
56 min
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Episode 80 - Killer Legends
This week the Erins tell you about some common fears and where they came from with “Killer Legends,” available on Prime video. Urban legends have been a thing since Pop Rocks mixed with Coke in your belly. Hear more about how they are recycled to reflect anxieties every decade or so. Oh, and THE CALL IS COMING FROM INSIDE THE HOUSE!
2023-07-19
1h 02
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Episode 79 - Plagues and Pleasures on the Salton Sea
The Erins bring you “Plagues and Pleasures on the Salton Sea” to continue steamy July. This sea turns out to be a happy accident and initial triumph over the harsh Cali desert. Then natural disasters cause a dramatic fall off of development hopes, and leave the sea to the less desirables. Will property values ever rebound? Let John Waters tell you all about it!
2023-07-12
55 min
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Episode 78 - Pucker Up: The Fine Art of Whistling
The Erins start July off with “Pucker Up: The Fine Art of Whistling.” We follow 6 master whistlers to the Annual Whistlers Convention. While you may not be a fan of your office whistler, you may swoon over these impressive hopefuls. This skill is less recognized today, but has deep roots in American history. Perfect for less annoying 4th of July celebrations!
2023-07-05
58 min
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Episode 77 - Pray Away
This week the Erins wrap up 2023 Pride with “Pray Away” on Netflix. Conversion Therapy has been sold as a cure for being gay. In fact, it's been an industry complete with conferences and testimonials. We now understand that it has caused so much harm. Being gay has never required a cure, only acceptance!
2023-06-28
1h 07
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Episode 76 - Disclosure
This week the Erins call attention to the doc “Disclosure,” on Netflix. Anti-trans laws and attitudes are rampant in America right now. Perhaps the way Trans people are portrayed on-screen has contributed to the misinformation. More recent media made by Trans peeps for Trans peeps may push perception in a better direction.
2023-06-22
1h 23
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Episode 75 - After Stonewall
This week the Erins continue 2023 Pride month with discussion on the doc “After Stonewall,” streaming on Tubi. The Stonewall Uprising spurred action into many starting the Gay Rights movement. AIDS and Christian groups threatened lives and equal rights so desperately needed. But refusal to remain quiet results in some victories!
2023-06-14
1h 24
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Episode 74 - Before Stonewall
This week the Erins kick off 2023 pride month with discussion on the doc “Before Stonewall,” streaming on Tubi. The Stonewall Riot was a major catalyst for the gay rights movement in 1969. Before Stonewall, many gay and lesbian people were isolated and scared of society's treatment. However, they made progress despite pressure to remain in hiding!
2023-06-07
1h 10
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Episode 73 - Hands on a Hardbody
This week the Erins talk standing strategy with “Hands on a Hardbody,” streaming on Apple TV. In the 90's, these endurance competitions were all the rage! Be sure to grab some comfortable shoes and quality snacks because there can be only one!
2023-05-31
51 min
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Episode 72 - Longest Third Date
This week the Erins contemplate the “Longest Third Date” on Netflix. When Matt and Khani decided to run to Costa Rica for a spontaneous 3rd date, they had no idea they'd be there for an extended stay. While the setting was sublime, they faced challenges, like securing accommodations in a foreign country while trying to get home. This is a sweet, feel good story, captured thanks to Matt and his CONSTANT filming.
2023-05-24
1h 03
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Episode 71 - Cocaine Bear: The True Story
This week the Erins forage through “Cocaine Bear: The True Story” on Peacock. Listen in as guest Riley McCartt brings the Gen Z perspective on the highly anticipated Cocaine Bear movie in contrast with the true to life story. This doc portrays the unbelievable tale that ends with the famous bear incident. There may have never been a more 80's or American Story!
2023-05-17
59 min
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Episode 70 - Holy Hell
This week the Erins get existential with Holy Hell on Peacock. The Master will teach you enlightenment, but you have to earn it. You might have dance, build a theater, or even give him a massage. Look, just be aware of common cult practices, even when the group doesn't like your labels! And never trust a guru in a Speedo....
2023-05-11
1h 12
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Episode 69 - Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story
This week, the Erins live vicariously through “Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story,” available for rent on Amazon Prime. New Orleans is like nowhere else in the world in culture and zest for living. On the 50th anniversary of Jazz Fest, performers and organizers discuss why this festival is so special and long running. New Orleans is the birthplace of Jazz, and the Big Easy choice for America's greatest festival.
2023-05-03
51 min
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Episode 68 - Safety to Nome
This week the Erins explore the limits of human endurance in Safety to Nome, available to rent on Amazon. This doc really conveys the cold ass experience of competing in ultra marathon, the Iditarod Trail Invitational. Us lower 48 types might expect to find mushers and sweet doggos in this race, but alas, it is only for walkers, skiers, and bicyclers. Find out why some choose to pit themselves against mother nature in this race that can be up to 1000 miles!
2023-04-26
55 min
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Episode 67 - Fantastic Fungi
This week the Erins please the cordyceps with Fantastic Fungi on Netflix. Fungi are literally everywhere! They have many talents and uses besides creeping you out. This doc may convince you to join your local mycophiles and get outdoorsy!
2023-04-19
1h 10
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Episode 66 - White Boy
This week the Erins take it back to the late 80's with” White Boy” on Netflix. Richard Wershe Jr. was given a life sentence for possession of eight kilos of cocaine in 1988. While the ‘lifer law' in Michigan was modified in 1998, Wershe Jr. was still denied parole years later. White Boy Rick's story was pervasive in pop culture but the real story reveals a 17 year old kid set up for failure by authorities and a sensationalized trial.
2023-04-12
1h 12
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Episode 65 - The History of Easter
This week the Erins slog through “The History of Easter” on Prime video. While Easter is a Christian holiday, many of the themes celebrated alongside the resurrection are pulled in from older practices. Think colored eggs, bunnies, etc. There is also different imagery associated with Easter than what's common for peeps in the United States (we're looking at you France!).The Easter holiday is among the most influential worldwide and how you celebrate can be your own…Or not, we support you!
2023-04-05
48 min
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Episode 64 - Money Shot: The Pornhub Story
This week the Erins clutch their pearls while discussing “Money Shot: The Pornhub Story” on Netflix. Pornhub changed the way internet porn is consumed by allowing anyone to upload videos. Without strict oversight, Pornhub becomes controversial as problematic videos are posted with few options for removal. It seems like it should be possible to make it both safe AND profitable for the sex workers!
2023-03-29
1h 13
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Episode 63 - Fair Play
This week the Erins dig into “Fair Play.” This doc takes a dep dive into domestic inequity. Women have traditionally handled the invisible work that makes society run. By making this often unpaid and undervalued work visible, perhaps a more equitable future is possible on the domestic front!
2023-03-23
1h 33
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Episode 62 - My Old School
This week the Erins take you back with “My Old School.” In 1993, 16 year old Brandon Lee enrolled at Bearsden Academy, a secondary school in a well to do suburb of Glasgow, Scotland. What followed over the next two years became the stuff of legend. Bonus: Allan Cumming footage galore!
2023-03-15
1h 08
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Episode 61 - Capturing the Killer Nurse
This week the Erins horrify with Netflix's “Capturing the Killer Nurse.” Charles Cullen is a favorite and brilliant coworker of the ICU nurses, but doubts start to mount among the staff as mysterious deaths are linked and result in Cullen's dismissal. His eventual conviction has been years in the making and the tale is truly chilling.
2023-03-08
1h 03
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Episode 60 - History of Swear Words
This week the Erins get crass with Netflix's “History of Swear Words.” Where did your favorite four letter expletive come from? We'll be happy to f*cking tell you. How did that sh*t evolve? Oh, that is totally included. Don't be a b*tch, tune in today!
2023-03-01
1h 11
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Episode 59 - ReMastered: Devil at the Crossroads
This week the Erins pick through Netflix's “Devil at the Crossroads.” Guitarist Robert Johnson rose from mediocrity to mythological fame by selling his soul to the Devil. Robert may have leaned into the tale with lyrics and the lifestyle associated with the damned. His revolutionary style of playing has influenced all the guitar greats since, and he may have attained his goal of being the best.
2023-02-22
44 min
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Episode 58 - Call Me Miss Cleo
The phrase “Call me now!” should be all the intro you need for this week's episode. The Erins reminisce on HBO Max's Call Me Miss Cleo, but you already knew that. Or you would have if you consulted your hotline psychic in the 90's for $5 a minute...
2023-02-15
59 min
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Episode 57 - Descendant
This week the Erins discuss Netflix's “Descendant.” This is the powerful story of the last known illegal slave ship and the legacy of the captives brought to America. The Clotilda is rumored to lay at the bottom of the Mobile River after being burned to hide the evidence of importing slaves after 1808, a crime punishable by death. Captives survived and kept their story close. Now it's time to bring both ship and tale to light!
2023-02-08
1h 07
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Episode 56 - Summer of Soul
The Erins jam to Hulu's Summer of Soul this week. Commentary from performers and attendees of the Harlem Cultural Festival over the summer of 1969 is what you need right now! Despite trying times, people chose to celebrate with amazing music and a mixture of cultures.
2023-02-01
59 min
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Episode 55 - Get Smart with Money
Spend time with the Erins this week on Netflix's Get Smart with Money. This doc features 4 case studies of people with mostly relatable money issues and the experts that advise them. This doc is great for those looking for help without judgement in 2023!
2023-01-25
1h 19
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Episode 54 - The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari
This week the Erins take you to The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari. This Netflix nail biter is the harrowing story of tourists on a New Zealand island excursion as Whakaari erupts in late 2019. This 2-3 minutes has a massive impact on the survivors and the local community.
2023-01-18
55 min
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Episode 53 - Don't Pick up the Phone
Join the Erins as they cover Netflix's “Don't Pick up the Phone.” This doc focuses on the story of Louise, an 18-year-old McDonald's employee who was strip searched on the job by her manager at the behest of a voice over the phone. As the story unfolds, we find out this isn't an isolated incident, and many have fallen victim to the impersonator. Will our ace investigators find the phony caller??
2023-01-11
1h 35
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Bonus Episode - The Erins top 5 of 2022
We're back! The Erins bring you their top five favorite docs of 2022 to wrap up season 1. Here's to the next 50 and thanks to all for listening in! Next week we will be back with our regularly scheduled programming.
2023-01-04
39 min
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Episode 52 - How to Fix a Drug Scandal, Part 2
Love what you heard last week? Join the Erins for the conclusion of Netflix's “How to Fix a Drug Scandal.” Massachusetts had quite a run with 2 drug analysts busted for major lab no-no's in the 2010s. The effects were epic despite initial claims from law enforcement. Sonja Farak's case is the focus of the final episode. Enjoy the episode, and we will see you in the new year!
2022-11-30
1h 20
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Episode 51 - How to Fix a Drug Scandal, Part 1
Spend your holidays listening in as the Erins gab on Netflix's “How to Fix a Drug Scandal.” Massachusetts had quite a run with 2 drug analysts busted for major lab no-no's in the 2010s. The effects were epic despite initial claims from law enforcement. This week the focus land on the case of Annie Dookhan.
2022-11-23
53 min
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Episode 50 - Kid 90
This week the Erins ponder their youth while discussing Kid 90 on Hulu. Punky Brewster actress, Soleil Moon Frye, took video throughout her adolescence and now brings viewers along for the ride. The biggest names of the 90's reveal their genuine selves despite not all the memories being pleasant.
2022-11-09
43 min
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Episode 49 - The Mothman of Point Pleasant
This week the Erins discuss The Mothman of Point Pleasant. Amazon offers this retelling of spooky events happening the year before the collapse of Silver Bridge in 1967. Was the Mothman a peaceful messenger or a harbinger of doom? Over 200 sightings were reported leading the Mothman, and this town, to fame.
2022-11-02
36 min
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Episode 48 - The Anthrax Attacks
This week the Erins delve into Netflix's “The Anthrax Attacks.” Just weeks after 9/11, a new threat grabbed the headlines. Letters laced with anthrax found their way to prominent targets. The FBI is highly invested in finding the culprit!
2022-10-27
1h 13
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Episode 47 - Gather
This week the Erins bring you Netflix's “Gather.” Hear the stories of indigenous people working to reclaim their cultures by taking back their food sovereignty. Learn more about how they lost in in the first place. *Coughs COLONIALISM* Take that Columbus!
2022-10-12
59 min
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Episode 46 - Untold: The Girlfriend Who Didn't Exist
This week the Erins break down Netflix's Untold: The Girlfriend Who Didn't Exist. Manti Te'o fell from hero status to among the most hated athletes almost overnight. He lost the love of fandom amidst reports Manti had been catfished. Was he complicit or naïve?
2022-10-06
1h 17
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Episode 45 - Rolling Like Thunder
This week the Erins fawn over Showtime's Rolling Like Thunder. Graffiti is an art with rebellion at heart. Nowhere is that more evident than in freight writing. This addictive combination of creative outlet and adrenaline rush has hooked many masked legends who discuss their experiences in the rail yards.
2022-09-29
1h 06
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Episode 44 - Daughters of the Sexual Revolution: The Untold Stories of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders
This week the Erins chat on Daughters of the Sexual Revolution: The Untold Story of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. The 1970's see the rise of many new opportunities for women, including becoming a fixture of NFL games. Suzanne Mitchell leads the squad of incredible women who gained global fame as eye candy and inspiration.
2022-09-21
1h 01
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Episode 43 - Potty Town
On this week's episode, the Erins chat about Potty Town. This doc focuses on the small-town politics that led Hank Robar to create toilet gardens on his properties in Potsdam, NY. Hank's tanks begin as a protest and gain fame much to the dismay of the village officials.
2022-09-14
44 min
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Episode 42 - Aftershock
This week the Erins pay homage to Hulu's Aftershock. Maternal mortality rates are on the rise with black women at a shockingly high rate. This doc focuses on the story of 2 families dealing with the tragic loss of young black mothers and their fight for change.
2022-09-07
1h 11
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Episode 41 - Menendez Brothers: Misjudged?
This week the Erins cover a new take on a classic case in Discovery Plus's Menendez Brothers: Misjudged? Years after the Menendez brothers are tried and convicted of murdering their parents, the case gets new life from some clever whippersnappers on TikTok. Did we judge too harshly in the 90's?
2022-08-31
1h 11
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Episode 40 - Happy!
This week the Erins delve into Happy! This doc presents neuroscience research that you can use to increase your own sense of happiness. Think you'll find it with fame and fortune? That's only for the short term. Join the Erins to hear recommendations for being happy for life!
2022-08-24
1h 14
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Episode 39 - Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
This week, the Erins discuss HBO's Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street. This is a feel-good flashback to one of the most informative and enduring TV series ever made for kids. Revolutionary for its diversity and innovation, Sesame Street harnessed the power of television in a positive way. AND there are Muppets!
2022-08-17
53 min
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Episode 38 - This is Gwar
This week the Erins bring you Shudder's rockumentary This Is Gwar, touted as “the true story of the sickest band in the world.” This rock doc tells the lore of art school nerds bringing to life the banished Scumdogs of the Universe to conquer lowly Earth and shape all of human history...through the heaviest of metal. A must-see live show, just wear an old shirt!
2022-08-10
1h 04
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Episode 37 - Girl in the Picture
This week the Erins discuss Netflix's Girl in the Picture. If you've been hoping for a dark and horrible story, this one is your jam. The doc opens with the death of Tonya Hughes, which turns out to be an alias. As law enforcement begins to pull the threads of Tonya's life, they uncover a tragic existence. Despite her circumstances, Tonya is remembered as an uplifting presence for those that knew her.
2022-08-03
1h 07
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Episode 36 - Class Action Park
This week the Erins cover HBO's Class Action Park. Are you getting in that last summer trip to the local amusement/water park before school starts? This is the perfect time to hear about New Jersey's infamous Action Park! Park patrons and staffers relive harrowing memories of what it was to survive one of the first attractions of its kind while providing a glimpse of growing up in the 80's. All those rules are in place for a reason!
2022-07-27
1h 04
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Episode 35 - Chernobyl: The Lost Tapes
In this episode, the Erins discuss HBO's Chernobyl: The Lost Tapes. The focus on first hand accounts of those witnessing this nuclear disaster really paints an unsettling picture, even 30+ years later. This is a grim and fascinating story set in the atomic age and a highly suppressed political climate. Remember kids, if we don't learn from history, we are bound to repeat it!
2022-07-20
1h 17
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Episode 34 - The Last Tourist
This week the Erins discuss Hulu's doc The Last Tourist. If you took a travel time out for the pandemic, make sure to tune in before being an unintentional douche on your next trip. Learn how you can build up those that call your destination home rather than widening the wealth gap. Take a new view of travel with Erins 1 and 2!
2022-07-13
50 min
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Episode 33 - The Janes
This week the Erins proudly cover HBO's doc The Janes. Before Roe v. Wade, there was Jane. 'Jane' was a network built by female activists to bring safe and low cost abortion care to the women of Chicago. This is an inspiring story of women taking care of each other despite opposition in tumultuous times. It is never too late to be a Jane!
2022-07-07
1h 12
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Episode 32 - Bodysnatchers of New York
This week the Erins cover Bodysnatchers of New York on Amazon Prime. This doc covers a modern day twist on a true crime with a gothic feel. Former surgeon, Dr. Mastromarino makes a killing by harvesting tissue from corpses at local funeral homes. While tissue harvesting is legal, the good doctor and his team remind us that most rules are in place for a reason.
2022-06-22
46 min
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Episode 31 - Paris is Burning
This week, the Erins discuss the classic doc Paris is Burning. Take a look inside the 1980's New York City ‘house' culture, drag performers, and the ballroom scene. The rival fashion houses grew to provide a sense of community and acceptance to LGBTQ peeps often shunned by their families and straight society. Catch this doc currently on HBO, and remember, HAPPY PRIDE!
2022-06-15
57 min
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Episode 30 - Our Father
This week the Erins explore the Netflix doc Our Father. At home DNA testing kits shed light on the practices of Dr. Donald Cline. This renowned infertility specialist was known for his high success rates in Indianapolis, IN. It turns out the esteemed doctor was highly invested in making sure his patients conceived…one way or another.
2022-06-09
1h 21
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Episode 29 - The Speed Cubers
This week the Erins discuss The Speed Cubers. This Netflix doc focuses on the lives of Rubik's cube solving champions Max Park and Feliks Zemdegs. While the accomplishments of these two young men are impressive, it's really the relationship between them and the speed cubing community that steals the show.
2022-06-01
32 min
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Episode 28 - Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults
This week the Erins cover HBO's Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults. Ti and Do started from humble beginnings that culminated 24 years later in the largest mass suicide on US soil. This cult isn't the biggest, but it's definitely among the most widely recognized to date. With far out beliefs in aliens and UFOs, Heaven's Gate has left us reeling.
2022-05-26
1h 30
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Episode 27 - WeWork
This week the Erins cover Hulu's WeWork: Or the Making and Breaking of a 47 Billion Unicorn. The name of this doc is as magical as the company because we still don't understand what exactly they did! Its part tech startup, part real estate enterprise, and all confusing. Surely you cannot get that rich leasing desks!?
2022-05-18
1h 09
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Episode 26 - Downfall: The Case Against Boeing
This week the Erins discuss Netflix's Downfall: The Case Against Boeing. This corporation spent decades building public trust. Then in 2018, that trust plummeted alongside two of Boeing's best selling planes worldwide. Find out what caused the shift from safety to scandal.
2022-05-11
1h 01
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Episode 25 - The Invisible Pilot
On this episode the Erins discuss HBO's The Invisible Pilot. Follow the bizarre life of crop duster turned drug smuggler Gary Betzner. Ol' Gare Bear led quite an adventurous life flying planes for a living. That excitement came with a high cost to himself and everyone around him. Was it worth it? You decide...
2022-05-04
1h 08
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Episode 24 - Dirty Tricks
The Erins discuss Showtime's doc Dirty Tricks on this weeks episode. Are you a Bridge enthusiast? Turns out you are one of many! The world of competitive Bridge takes years and years and years (and years) to master. Just don't be too good too soon, or they'll find a way to discredit you. They may even call you a cheat!
2022-04-27
1h 20
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Episode 23 - Undercurrent: The Disappearance of Kim Wall
This episode features Undercurrent: The Disappearance of Kim Wall on HBO Max. This doc focuses on the life of freelance journalist Kim Wall, and her last assignment. Kim interviews Peter Madsen, a celebrated Danish engineer, and accompanies him aboard his privately owned submarine. The Erins discuss the story of Kim's murder, and the incredible search for the truth by the Danish authorities.
2022-04-20
1h 01
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Episode 22 - Worst Roommate Ever: Roommate Wanted
This week the Erins rant over Netflix's Worst Roommate Ever. Your hosts focus on the final 2 episodes of this limited series in order to cover the story of one horrible douchebag. This may be the one true crime doc that leaves you less creeped out to live alone!
2022-04-13
1h 04
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Episode 21 - Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
This week the Erins discuss the documentary Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood. Scotty Bowers authored a memoir detailing his life as a sexual procurer for the Hollywood elite. This doc portrays the man and his stories about being a confidant of the stars for decades.
2022-04-06
56 min
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Episode 20 - Horror Noire: A History Of Black Horror
This week the Erins discuss the amazing doc Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror. This Shudder pick is an adaptation of a book of the same name, which lays out the ways black people have been portrayed in horror films through the decades. Take a frank look at both the good and bad, as well as perhaps finding a gem to add to your watch list!
2022-03-30
1h 04
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Episode 19 - Sad Vacation: The Last Days of Sid and Nancy
This weeks doc pick is Sad Vacation: The Last Days of Sid and Nancy. The Erins discuss the dawn of punk and one of music's most memorable couples. To have your relationship compared to these two is not exactly a compliment!
2022-03-23
1h 07
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Episode 18 - The Go-Go's
This week the Erins fan girl out to the Showtime doc The Go-Go's. The greatest female band of all time has been inspiring women since the early 80's. Come hear how they conquered the music world and rocked some fierce make-up!
2022-03-16
59 min
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Episode 17 - Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator
This week the Erins work out the sordid details of Netfilx doc Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator. Bikram, Choudhury climbed his way to the top of the fitness world, then decided to stand on his followers...literally. He built an empire that allowed him to take advantage of the women who considered him holy, all while wearing a tiny speedo!
2022-03-09
1h 05
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Episode 16 - The Tinder Swindler
This week the Erins discuss Netflix doc The Tinder Swindler. What happens when the new dude in your life is just too good to be true? Could be a shit ton of debt for you!
2022-03-03
1h 11
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Episode 15 - The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley
Join the Erins as they discuss Elizabeth Holmes and the doc The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley. While Ms. Holmes had noble ambitions, she may be have lost her way as well as any form of eye lubrication...
2022-02-23
1h 10
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Episode 14 - Naughty Books
This week the Erins talk all about the women reading and writing erotica in Naughty Books! Watch this pic on Hulu to celebrate Galentine's and maybe come away with a new appreciation for your favorite bodice ripper.
2022-02-16
58 min
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Episode 13 - Tabloid
In this episode the Erins cover the documentary Tabloid. This story focuses on Joyce McKinney, a former beauty queen accused of kidnapping and raping a Mormon missionary in swinging 70's London. Scandalous and sensational! Joyce recounts her own story with contrasting accounts from British tabloid reporters who covered the shocking event.
2022-02-09
1h 13
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Episode 12 - The Final Member
This week the Erins cover the amazing Hulu pick The Final Member, where the spotlight falls on anatomy's unsung hero….the wiener. Hear about the genesis and completion of Iceland's Phallological Museum and learn more than you possibly ever wanted to know about the penis.
2022-02-02
59 min
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Episode 11.5 - Fyre, the continuation
Bonus episode! The Erins round out festival coverage with a chat on the Netflix doc Fyre. The focus shifts to the support staff desperately trying to pull off the impossible, and the fallout after the infamous cheese sandwich
2022-01-29
48 min
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Episode 11 - Fyre Fraud
This week, the Erins cover Hulu's Fyre Fraud. See what happens when you don't ask enough questions. This is why we can't have nice things!
2022-01-26
1h 17
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Episode 10 - Abducted in Plain Sight
This week the Erins break down the Netflix doc Abducted in Plain Sight. This doc tells the story of an idyllic family that realizes too late that the charming man next door is anything but neighborly
2022-01-19
1h 15
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Episode 9 - Behind the Curve
On this episode, the Erins chat on the doc Behind the Curve. Is the Earth flat? The conversation surely isn't! Here, we are all about the sphere.
2022-01-12
1h 23
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Episode 8 - Tickled
This week the Erins are tickled to be covering…well…Tickled. Get in know on the wild world of competitive endurance tickling!
2022-01-05
1h 23
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Episode 7 - Finders Keepers
This week, the Erins cover the true, yet absurd, Finders Keepers. Don't be a Losers Weepers by missing out on this tale of dispute over an amputated leg!
2021-12-29
56 min
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Episode 6 - Twas the Fight Before Christmas
Twas the Fight Before Christmas and the Erins were taping the Pod. They both make great neighbors and keep off your sod.
2021-12-22
56 min
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Episode 5 - Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream
Midnight movies anyone? Come hear the Erins expound on how the MOST outrageous movies found an audience at the witching hour. The weirder, raunchier, and funkier, the better!
2021-12-15
1h 00
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Episode 4 - Who Killed Garrett Phillips?
This week the Erins discuss "Who Killed Garrett Phillips," but it's really more "who didn't kill Garrett Phillips." Listen and learn friends!
2021-12-08
1h 15
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Episode 3 - The Miami Showband Massacre
Forget what you know about Catholics vs. Protestants in mid-70's Ireland! Well, maybe just bolster your smarts about Irish politics and sweet showband tunes as the Erins cover The Miami Showband Massacre this week. Clap those hands!
2021-12-01
44 min
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Episode 2 - What Happened, Brittany Murphy?
Brittany Murphy delivered the infamous burn, "You're a virgin who can't drive" in 1995s Clueless. She captured our hearts into the 2000s. She also died too young and under a cloud of suspicion. This week, the Erins tackle, "What Happened, Brittany Murphy?"
2021-11-24
52 min
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Episode 1 - The Bray Road Beast
This week the Erins break down The Bray Road Beast. Listen in as they dish on a potential devil in Wisconsin. Howl-a-back Gurl!
2021-11-19
33 min