Go Doc Yourself

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.

This week the Erins share another horrible story of capitalism in Episode 205, "A Brief History of Asbestos," available on YouTube. You may be familiar with the slogan "If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you may be entitled to compensation." Now we know why!

The Erins are pleasantly surprised in episode 204, "Secret Mall Apartment," available on Netflix. Headlines only tell the surface level story of a group of friends taking advantage of an open space in Providence Place Mall in 2007. This story is all about protesting gentrification, or performance art, or a prank, or getting one over on The Man. In total, this is an uplifiting message about bringin...

The Erins doubt their grasp of physics in Episode 203, "Dancing on the Edge: A Ski Ballet Story," available on YouTube. This lesser known freestyle skiing discipline is described as gymnastics on skis set to music. Olympic medalists from 1988 and 1992 relay all the tea about the rise and fall of ski ballet. Don't worry, they're not bitter at all!

In Episode 202, the Erins change their tune for, "The Dancing Outlaw," found on YouTube. Jesco White has big shoes to fill as one of the last mountain dancers. While it looks like tap dancing, this style of folk dancing is unique to Appalachia. In fact, it runs in Jesco's family, as his late father is a well known local celebrity for his sweet moves.

The Erins postulate about Gen X idols in Episode 201, "Corey Feldman Vs. the World," available on Apple TV. This Corey has taken stardom to a whole weird place after being wildly successful as a youth. He can act, but singing and dancing is debatable. It's really fine since he's got a scantily clad lady band to back him up. Corey, please save yourself!

Celebrate episode 200 with the Erins! The ladies discuss pod favorites, best episodes, best documentaries, and even some goofs thrown in to keep them humble. Where will the next 200 take them? Keep tuning in and they will keep talking!

The Erins are back with cryptid chat in episode 199, "Cursed Waters: Creature of Lake Okanagan," available on Prime Video. Small Town Monsters switches it up with a different director and hosts covering Canadian lake monster OgoPogo. Lots of folklore and stories depict this lake spirit as gentle and curious rather than truly monstrous. The locals embrace their mascot and take steps to protect the...

The Erins are captivated in episode 198, "Jailbreak: Love on the Run," available on Netflix. Lauderdale County Detention Center holds all kinds of the accused, and Casey White is among the worst. Vicky White, Assistant Director of this facility, is a dedicated public servant who has the admiration of jail staff. Casey and Vicky strike up an illicit affair and go on the lam. Shockingly, it ends poo...

Join the Erins in a collective pause as they enjoy, "Assynt: Home is Where the Croft is," available on Shortverse.com. Episode 197 focuses on the town of Assynt in the Scottish Highlands, and the people who have chosen a quiet life. While crofts were created from necessity as people were pushed off their ancestral lands as a result of a booming wool industry, some current folks stay and honor natu...

The Erins cannot relate to the tribulations of the super rich, but they can rubberneck with the best in Episode 196, "Murder in Monaco," available on Netflix. Edmon Safra is murdered in his fortress of a penthouse in late 1990's Monaco. Who done it? The nurse? The wife? Was it circumstantial? Just when closure is within our grasp, we get blindsided with twists and turns.

Episode 195 finds the Erins awed by "Heavy Metal Parking Lot," available on Tubi. The youths assemble to attend a 1986 Judas Priest concert in Maryland. The doc features candid interviews with heavy metal fans imbibing prior to the show. How is the hair so high? Why are all these dudes shirtless? Did she say she is 13?! Don't expect coherent answers from the crowd, just let the Erins interpret for...