Go Doc Yourself

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 50 th 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 Amer...

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 aga...

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!

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...

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 holi...

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 s...

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!

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!

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.

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!

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 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...

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...

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.

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!

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.

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 phon...

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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?