Interesting AF

Last episode of Season 1! Thank you so much for listening this year. Elaine and Linda will be sharing what they learned this year while recording this show. Let us know what you thought!! Programming note: We are taking a well deserved break BUT we will be back for Season 2 in mid-September and as always "Stay Interested."

A question for the ages: who would you invite to a dinner party, dead or alive? That is the question that Elaine and Linda answer on this episode. They discuss the six figures they would invite and why. Of course, they also discuss who would make the food. Cuz d'uh. Who would you invite? E-mail us!

In keeping with current events, our hosts discuss a fascinating documentary that goes into the history of the Catholic Church and how the Pope has shaped it all through the last 2000 years. Elaine and Linda discuss the first three episodes and continue to discuss how the Church has changed how humans interact with each other - regardless of their religion. Pope: The Most Powerful Man in History (X...

How does one navigate the line between professional and personal. How much does one share at work about one's personal life. Elaine and Linda explore all these questions and how they navigate them in their own lives. Don't forget to email them with your insights!

Today - we continue to delve in the world of con men and this time with wine. Elias will impress us with her knowledge of wine and Linda will reveal her WTF meter rating. How much do you know about wine? Sour Grapes (Prime Video)

How many famous people has Elaine met? Linda is flabbergasted - but in a good way. Join us as Elaine tells us all her stories about how she's met some REAL famous people. Tell us who you've met!

Well Elaine has done it again! She has shared with us a documentary that really made Linda feel all the feelings. Don't forget to check out the episode and share with us what you thought! The Woman Who Wasn't There (Prime Video)

In the last few weeks, parenthood, specifically motherhood, has been in the media ever since a rather popular star said that all the friends she had whom are mothers were in "hell". Elaine and Linda talk about their own experiences with motherhood and SHOCKER - it's not a simply distilled into a small soundbite. Tell us about your parenthood experiences - our email is always open!

To keep going with the COVID learnings, Elaine and Linda discuss what happened to the Earth when everything shut down. Watch the documentary and listen to our hosts discuss the stories as well as what they experienced during COVID and how they saw nature heal. The Year the Earth Changed (Apple TV)

COVID did a number on the world - not only in terms of health burden but also learning about ourselves in a global crisis. So what did scientists do? What they do best...look at the data and make some conclusions rooted in the scientific method. Elaine and Linda discuss the conclusions they came to now that it's been 5 years. Because if we aren't learning then what are we doing? The article that s...

Well who are we? Given our evolution, we wanted to re-introduce ourselves, why we are here, what we believe, and what we have learned doing this podcast. Heads up - we are on a break next week, but we are always available via email. Message us!

Saturday Night Live needs no introduction but its musical guests over the years have and boy have they left a legacy on art, music and the show itself. Elaine and Linda discuss the documentary, how SNL shaped them, and shaped many years in the United States. It has started careers and ended some but there has never been a dull moment and live from an undisclosed location in the DC area...here are...

Today is a heavy episode, Elaine and Linda tackle generational trauma, what it means, some of their personal experiences, and how to find help if you need it. Trauma and intergenerational trauma can deeply affect how people connect with each other and therefore potentially hinder progress. This episode may be a little difficult for some listeners but we hope this helps you find connection and heal...

Banksy - need we say more? Well of course Elaine and Linda have plenty to say about this documentary. Wow, as avid art lovers, our hosts take a stab at understanding the message the artist sends through a new medium. In case you have never heard/seen street art, this is a great initiation to the art form with subtle social commentary by Elaine and Linda ... and Banksy ;). YouTube - Exit Through th...

Love is arguably the most meaningful connection we make with ourselves, friends, family, and significant others. This week - love doctors, Elaine and Linda (;)) discuss love, how it affects your brain, your psychology and of course how your connect to others. The article they reference is here: The psychology of love: 10 groundbreaking insights into the science of relationships Note: We are contin...

Our illustrious hosts get heavy this week and real (one of our may or may have not finished the whole documentary). Elaine and Linda talk about religion and how some people look for connection in ways that potentially do them harm. This documentary is truly eye opening and thought-provoking. Join the conversation! Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief (Netflix)

This week, Elaine and Linda talk about how AI chatbots and companions are changing how people are interacting and connecting. They discuss a little background on the AI, chatbots, and how many people use this to connect and be heard, seen. If you have a story, don't forget to email us about it! Here is the story that spurred the conversation today : NYT - She Is in Love With ChatGPT We asked ChatG...

SPECIAL EPISODE! In honor of the Washington Commanders playing in the NFL Conference Championships this weekend! Join Elaine and Linda as they talk about the story of The U.S. Marshal Service set up sting operation to lure area criminals to the Washington Convention Center to pick up free tickets to a Redskins game. WILD! 30 for 30: Strike Team (Hulu)

Changing chords for this "Doc is In" episode - we are exploring the Rock-umentary "It Might Get Loud". A documentary on the electric guitar from the point of view of three significant rock musicians: The Edge, Jimmy Page, and Jack White. Elaine and Linda explore how music is a key form of expression whether you are playing it or listening to it. They discuss the evolution of music as well as how h...

What can Elaine and Linda say travel, apparently a lot and also go to Japan. In all seriousness, travel is a great way to connect with people, different cultures, and yourself. They love to travel and to learn about new things. Travel offers a wealth of benefits that go far beyond just visiting new places. It broadens perspectives, allowing individuals to experience diverse cultures, cuisines, and...

Well! This one is a treat! Our hosts discuss the last two episodes of this documentary. They dive deep into the incredible true-crime story behind This Is a Robbery , the gripping documentary that tells the tale of the infamous 1990 Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist. Join us as we break down the mystery, the players, and the unsolved questions that still haunt one of the largest art thefts in...

Well! This one is a treat! Our hosts discuss the first two episodes of this documentary. They dive deep into the incredible true-crime story behind This Is a Robbery , the gripping documentary that tells the tale of the infamous 1990 Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist. Join us as we break down the mystery, the players, and the unsolved questions that still haunt one of the largest art thefts in...

What does a friendship make, according to one study, it takes 200 hours to form close relationships and more to maintain it. Elaine and Linda talk about how, in their experience, how they have created, maintained, and said goodbye to friends in the past. They also go into how they formed their friendship. Elaine and Linda would love to hear your friendship stories, email them! WSJ (paywall): It Ta...

Why did we start this podcast, you can listen to us talk about why we started it and an overview of the format we will go from episode to episode and a special bi-weekly feature.

Our inaugural episode of Interesting AF and telling you why we decided to start this podcast together. Listen, learn, and laugh. Thank you for joining us!