Go Doc Yourself

Episode 180 has the Erins spinning in their seats with " Battle of the Baton Twirlers: Raining Batons," available on YouTube. Baton twirling isn't just for small town Parades. The 1984 World Championship takes place in Milan, Italy, for both women and men. Come for the batons, stay for the big hair!

Listen to episode 179, as the Erins fail to keep the attention of the camera operator in, "Confessions of a Jumbotron Addict," available on Shortverse.com . Ben Wheeler finds his groove at Brooklyn Nets games and ends up being a crowd favorite on the Jumbotron. He shares his formula and his sweet moves in this lighthearted doc.

In episode 178, the Erins delve into a modern day mystery in, "The Piss Saga: An Investigative Documentary," available on Shortverse or YouTube. Derek Milton has to know more about the bottles of piss that appear overnight atop an electrical box in his Pasadena neighborhood. Who is leaving the bottles? Who takes them away? Why are they so dehydrated?!

Episode 177 has the Erins goin' on down to South Park in "6 Days to Air," available on Paramount Plus. South Park has an extremely ambitious schedule as each episode is created in only 6 days. This allows episodes to capture current events with the signature 'obscene' humor Matt Stone and Trey Parker have cultivated since 1997. South Park remains a thorn in the side of political figures and the Er...

The Erins enjoy tasty licks in episode 176, "Air Guitar Nation," available on Tubi. The World Air Guitar Championships have been held in Finland since 1996. In 2003, Kriston Rucker and Cedric Devitt created the U.S. Air Guitar Championships to make sure America has representation going forward. This doc chronicles the inaugural year for U.S. hopefuls as they battle for dominance on the world stage...

In episode 175, the Erins delve into "A Cursed Man," available on Amazon Prime. Touted as a dangerous social experiment in which a filmmaker seeks out powerful dark magic practitioners and asks to be cursed on purpose. Despite copious warnings, Liam Le Guillou practically begs someone to curse him. The unbelievable happens when Liam starts to think he might be cursed. Is it too late for Liam and h...

Devour episode 174, "How Jaws Changed the World," available on Prime! Released in 1975, Jaws took a bite out of the box office and scared people out of the water. It was the first summer blockbuster and made Spielberg a household name. But this movie had unexpected consequences for Great White shark populations. They were cast as monsters and hunted mercilessly as people dealt with the fear stirre...

In episode 173, the Erins experience a year of creative and competitive dog grooming in “Well Groomed,” available on Max. Four champion groomers and their patient pooches take the stage to show off impressive imaginations. While standard grooming has a bunch of lame rules, creative grooming is only limited by time and physics. Who knew dogs could be that still?!

The Erins appreciate architecture, but not as much as the subjects in episode 172, "Married to the Eiffel Tower," available on YouTube. Objectum sexuals form romantic relationships with objects. These unique people have formed a community with the help of the interwebs and are quire open about their lives and loves. Almost too open... Married to the Eiffel Tower

Go ahead and jump (JUMP) into episode 171, "Lost Weekend," available on YouTube. Kurt Jefferis may have peaked at 20 when he won the "Lost Weekend with Van Halen" MTV contest in 1984. Kurt takes his friend Tom on a 48-hour bender with the band. Or he tries to, until the fun catches up with them. No more runnin' with the devil! Lost Weekend - YouTube

Believe the Erins! Cue up Episode 170, "The Woman Who Wasn't There," available on Prime Video. Survivors of large-scale tragedies are often considered above reproach. No one wants to question their stories and look like a jerk. Tania Head told a harrowing tale of surviving the 9/11 attacks. Perhaps a question or two was warranted.

Ever wonder what goes on behind the bars at Missouri's maximum-security prison? In episode 169, the Erins discover “The Quilters,” available on Netflix. This heartwarming story of inmates sewing custom quilts for children on the adoption waiting list is a tale of redemption, creativity, and the unexpected kindness found in the most unlikely places. Don't miss out!

Listen in as the Erins heads' explode in episode 168,"Untold: The Liver King," available on Netflix. Brian Johnson, aka The Liver King, gained fame as a lifestyle influencer with polarizing views on diet and fitness. While claiming his physique was built solely on tenants of ancestral living, many people speculated that Brian was on the juice.

Be inspired to speak out! In episode 167, the Erins find encouragement watching "Sacheen," available on Tubi. As the first woman of color and the first indigenous woman to use the Academy Awards as a platform for political statements, Sacheen Littlefeather made history. She continued to advocate for oppressed communities despite the film industry blowback. She made a difference and so can we!

In episode 166, the Erins examine "The Brainwashing of my Dad," available on Tubi. Political divide continues to affect families' years after this doc was made. How are minds changed so drastically? The influence of the media and who controls the public narrative is key for swaying votes.

In episode 165, the Erins try to understand and avoid "Assholes: A Theory," available on Tubi. What is an asshole? Why are there so many assholes in the wild? This doc asks the right questions to determine the rise of asshole culture and what we can do to fight back.

Good and terrible movies for the win in episode 164, "Best Worst Movie," available on Prime Video. Made in 1989, Troll 2 is widely discussed as the worst movie ever made. Rotten Tomatoes Critics Consensus just reads, "Oh My God." Filmmaker Michael Stephenson revisits his roots as a child actor and explores what it was like to have Troll 2 on his resume. He also assembles the cast and crew to enjoy...

Episode 163 is more fracas than fluff, as the Erins discuss "The Strange World of Pillow Fighting," available on YouTube. Steve and Paul Williams brought pillow fights out of the sleepover and into the ring in 2021. This combat sport is now wildly popular and surprisingly inclusive throughout the world. Catch matches on ESPN 8 and possibly the Olympics. Don't sleep on this one!

The Erins keep it funky fresh in episode 162 with "The Great Hip Hop Hoax," available on Prime. California duo Silibil n' Brains were on the cusp of stardom in 2004. Capitalizing on the comparison to Eminem, they landed lucrative Sony contracts. In reality, they were Billy Boyd and Gavin Bain of Arbroath, Scotland. They decided to get back at the evil music industry by posing as a more marketable...

In episode 161, the Erins pull on their zubaz for "Chop & Steele," available on Tubi. Childhood besties turned comedians, Nick and Joe, discover how easy it is to prank local news shows. They find themselves in a bit of hot water after a gag strong man due, Chop & Steele, do a morning spot and trigger a media conglomerate. Will winding up in federal court lead to ruin?

Don't get hysterical for episode 160, as the Erins explore the history of institutions in "Pennhurst," available on Tubi. Pennhurst State School and Hospital opened in 1908, just outside of Philidelphia, PA. Once heralded as a revolutionary new way of treating the mentally challenged, it functioned as a city unto itself, with several amenities on property. The darker truth is a story of segregatio...

Strap in for episode 159, as the Erins bring, "Balloon Boy" into your orbit. In 2009, Richard Heene and family fail to tether their homemade flying saucer and claim one of their children may be trapped inside. The 90-minute flight was televised and attracted public attention worldwide for little Falcon's wellbeing. Once the balloon lands and is found empty, questions and suspicions arise. The fami...

Get ready friends, the Erins are about to take you on a journey through the 60's with "Queens at Heart," available on YouTube. In episode 158, we look into the lives of four remarkable transgender women who bravely lived their truths in a world that often ignored them. Ever wonder what it was like to be a queen before the internet? Spoiler alert: it wasn't all glitz and glam.

In episode 157, the Erins discover a sweet story in, "Lonesome Willcox," available on YouTube. Willcox, Arizona is a small town with a big heart. A lone DJ spins country oldies at KHIL to keep the town going. As Lisa Lewis says, "Music was a balm for any weary soul..."

In episode 156, the Erins delight in "Don't Do Anything Stupid With This," available on shortverse.com . Film maker, John Bollen, sets out to reclaim a childhood gift. He petitions his Mum to finally return it since he is a grown ass man. Can he handle the responsibility or was Mum right all along?