Go Doc Yourself

Nothing says "we believe in you" like reconstructing your face then making you compete in a beauty pageant. Ah, early 2000's television. This week, the Erins discuss "The Swan: Behind the Mirror," revisiting the reality show that packaged extreme cosmetic surgery as empowerment. Women labeled as 'ugly ducklings' underwent dramatic transformations before competing for the ultimate swan title. What...

Fifth grade called. You've got some 'splaining to do! This week on Go Doc Yourself we revisit the schoolyard with "When We Were Bullies." Filmmaker Jay Rosenblatt tracks down former classmates and his fifth grade teacher to revisit a bullying incident from 50 years earlier. What emerges is an uncomfortable look at childhood cruelty, collective guilt, and our fuzzy memories. What sticks with us? Wh...

Pull out your biggest sunglasses! This week, the Erins are slipping into something fabulous with Advanced Style, the 2014 documentary inspired by Ari Seth Cohen's street-style blog. The film follows seven gloriously fashionable New York women, ages 62-95, who refuse to become invisible, or dress quietly, just because they've gotten older. From towering lashes and statement hats to fearless color a...

When Australian academic Rachel "Raygun" Gunn took the floor at the 2024 Paris Olympics, her unconventional breaking routine made her an international meme almost overnight. Netflix's " Untold - Raygun: Breaking Badly," follows her rise, very public fall, and attempt to reclaim her story after the ridicule, misinformation, and conspiracy theories.  This week, we discuss the infamous kangaroo...

This week, the Erins cozy up with Nǎi Nai & Wài Pó, Sean Wang's Oscar-nominated short documentary about his two grandmothers—one paternal, one maternal—who live together and fill their days with laughter, companionship, and just the right amount of mischief. At only 17 minutes, this tiny film packs in an astonishing amount of life. We talk about the grandmas' irresistible chemistry, the realit...

Zero wins. Absolute legend. This week on Go Doc Yourself, we're saddling up for "The Shining Star of Losers Everywhere," the story of Haru Urara; a Japanese racehorse whose spectacular losing streak made her a national treasure. Sporting a pink Hello Kitty mask and giving people a reason to keep rooting, this unlikely celebrity stole hearts without ever taking first place.

This week, the Erins are getting weird with "Stuffed," a documentary that takes us inside the fascinating world of modern taxidermy. From museum professionals preserving animals with scientific precision to artists transforming taxidermy into something entirely unexpected, Stuffed explores the skill, creativity, and surprisingly emotional connection behind the craft. Join us as we talk dead animal...

Can we speak to the manager of an entire cultural phenomenon? This week we're reviewing "Deconstructing Karen," the documentary exploring how one haircut, one nickname, and a whole lot of internet discourse collided. Beyond the meme, the film argues that many well-meaning liberal white women can unintentionally perpetuate racism by prioritizing politeness and comfort over confronting bias and inju...

Some neighbors borrow a cup of sugar, others borrow your hedge trimmer, and then there's the Richmond Hill neighborhood in Indianapolis, where one house explosion changed dozens of lives forever. This week we are diving into Netflix's “Worst Neighbor Ever: Midwest Meltdown,” the unbelievable true story behind the 2012 Richmond Hill explosion. What first appeared to be a tragic gas leak quickly unr...

Episode 221 finds the Erins heading to Huntington, West Virginia for "Heroin(e)," available on Netflix. This short documentary tackles the opiod epidemic from a perspective you migth not expect. Instead of focusing on drug kingpins, sensational headlines, or grim statistics, the film follows three women who have decided that giving up simply isn't an option. A fire chief, a drug court judge, and a...

The Erins unite with football fans around the globe in Episode 220, "Christine Sinclair: Kind of a Big Deal," available on ShortVerse.com. Understated badass, Christine Sinclair, had an impressive career both on and off the field. She's THE highest scoring international player with 190 goals! She campaigned for wage gap reform after Canada won gold in the 2020 Olympics, which still took years to b...

The Erins join the rest of the internet in discussing Episode 219, "Maternal Instinct," available on Netflix. By now, the whole world knows the horrible crimes of Taylor Parker. Many are left wondering why it played out to such diabolical conclusions. And for what? Taylor becomes the youngest woman on death row in Texas. This is justice but it's hollow with little comfort for her victims.

In Episode 218, the Erins question the sportsmanship shown in "Untold: Chess Mates," available on Netflix. In 2022, a massive scandal rocked the chess world after World Champion Magnus Carlsen and American Upstart Grand Master Hans Niemann played over the board. Carlsen was knocked off balance by Niemann after years of dominance. The only possible explanation is cheating, right?!

The Erins marvel at the volume achieved in Episode 217, "We are the Champions: Fantasy Hairstyling," available on Netflix. The Bronner Bros. competition is a legendary showcase where artistry takes center stage. It is not just about haircuts; it involves full-body costumes, elaborate props, and theatrical performances that elevate the hair into wearable masterpieces. This doc is a visually stunnin...

In Episode 216, the Erins delve into “Circus of Books,” available on Netflix. Rachel Mason's 2019 doc tells the wildly unlikely story of her own parents — Karen and Barry Mason, a soft-spoken Jewish couple from L.A. who quietly became the largest distributor of gay material in the United States, all while their own kids had no idea what the family business actually was. We get in...

It's no accident the Erins raced to cover "The Crash," in Episode 215! This Netflix doc has been driving debate on social media for weeks. Everyone has something to say about the controversial case out of Ohio! 3 youths are involved in a horrific wreck and only the driver survived. The investigation uncovered evidence implicating the driver as the culprit rather than a victim. Who will you believe...

In episode 214, the Erins dive into "We Are Jeni," available on HBO Max. Dr. Jeni Haynes survived horrific childhood abuse by developing over 2500 personalities as a coping mechanism. She retells her own story and how she helped bring her father's crimes to light. This documentary recounts the landmark case using Jeni's "alters" as key witnesses against her abuser.

The Erins get culty this week in Episode 213, "Orgasm Inc: The Story of OneTaste," available on Netflix. Discussions on women's pleasure are long overdue. Enter sex forward startup, OneTaste, to educate men on where to find if for a fee. Despite being a female run company, the inevitable wheels fall off as greed and power ruin everything.

Empowerment is palpable in Episode 212, "Period. End of Sentence." available on Netflix. Menstruation is a taboo and rarely discussed topic in India. This leaves women with few resources to comfortably deal with their cycles. Enter "The Pad Project," and efforts to install pad machines in rural areas like the Harpur District. Women use the machine to produce and sell sanitary pads locally. These e...

This week the Erins play tour guide in Episode 211, "The Haunting History of the Paris Catacombs," available on ShortVerse.com and YouTube. Late 1780's Parisians had a problem with "bad air" or miasma. Their local cemeteries were overcrowded with remains and rumors of sickness caused unrest among the living. What's the solution to this odorous obstacle? The Catacombs! The Erins relay all the gory...

In episode 210, the Erins sashay through the delightful doc, "Between a Frock & a Hard Place," available on Amazon Prime. Terrence Stamp leads the cast of actors, drag queens, and insiders in the telling of how "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert" made its way to the big screen. Those who inspired the movie's characters discuss the evolution of drag in Sydney, Australia in the ye...

The Erins revisit The Troubles in Episode 209, "I, Dolours," available on Tubi. Dolours Price rose to the top of the IRA in the 1970's. She was one of the very few women to do so and she sacrificed dearly for the cause. Her family had been affected deeply for generations and Dolours kept up with expectations for years before she laid down her extreme beliefs.

The Erins show no mercy in Episode 208, "Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere," available on Netflix. Louis Theroux knows his way around a documentary and sets his sights on exposing the motivation of "hyper masculine" content creators and "red pill" ideology. No surprise that the messaging is deeply misogynistic, racist, and full of laughable misinformation. These are the same "ultra masculine" d...

The Erins really hope we don't need the specifics in Episode 207, "You Will Survive Doomsday,"available on YouTube. The threat of nuclear war isn't new. Some peopel flirt with preparedness and then there's Bruce Beach. He built the largest private cold war style bunker in North Americ. This doc features Bruce telling his first hand account of readiness.

In Episode 206, the Erins critique true crime documentary, "Horror in the High Desert," available on Prime Video and Tubi. Gary Hinge is too outdoorsy for his own good and goes missing in the Nevada wilds, despite his experience. Those closest to Gary relay the details of his disappearance and ultimately, the bizarre circumstances of his untimely death. Oh, and he really likes trains.