Listen & Learn (or Not)

What if the secret to living past 100 isn’t found in a book—but quietly revealed in everyday habits? In this episode of Listen and Learn…or Not , Claire shares what she’s learned from her 101-year-old Aunt Bernice—not through a formal interview, but through years of conversations, observations, and small, telling moments. From the questions Claire has asked over time to the routines she’s watched...

It’s been a weird stretch of Mariners “luck”—and we’re not sure it’s the good kind. It all seemed to start when Logan Gilbert accidentally caught a 100+ mph line drive in his jersey , one of the strangest plays you’ll ever see. From there, things only got worse: a foul ball hits a fan in the head and goes viral, and Cal Raleigh lands on the injured list. And if baseball fans are known for anything...

In this special double-feature episode, the hosts get real about the emotional toll of doomscrolling and existential anxiety—and how each of them copes. From taking intentional breaks from social media, to grounding breathwork, to finding comfort through prayer, each host shares her personal approach to lightening the weight of the world. In the second half, Claire, Laurie, and Anna reflect on rec...

Laurie, Claire, and Anna ride the wave of Seahawks excitement as the Big Game approaches. The conversation takes a nostalgic turn as they dig up their earliest memories—some going all the way back to age one or two. Then things get unexpectedly serious as they discuss the ongoing mystery surrounding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84‑year‑old mother of NBC  Today  co‑host Savanna...

Claire, Laurie and Anna try to answer the question haunting modern civilization: Why does Facebook know what I want before I even think it? We dive into algorithms, targeted ads, and the unsettling reality that Anna’s new car is absolutely listening — and probably taking notes. Then Claire flips the script and interviews co‑host Laurie to celebrate a major podcast milestone — one rooted in storyte...

This episode was recorded in mid‑December—right as Laurie and Anna’s corners of the Pacific Northwest were splashing across the news with historic floods -- right before another wave of flooding reached California, the state where Claire lives. Amidst the discussions about rising waters, the Listen & Learn (or Not) hosts dive into the fascinating 6-7 phenomenon that's got young folks expl...

Life doesn’t always stick to the script—and this two-parter proves it! Part One  (recorded back in  August )  kicks off with Anna knee-deep in a home remodel, bouncing between houses, and wrangling shifting timelines like a pro (or at least trying to!). Laurie’s on her own adventure—rescuing a relative from a tricky situation while juggling curveballs that would test anyone’s patien...

There's a new dictionary term: Coldplayed. It means getting busted cheating on a major scale. Laurie, Claire & Anna recorded this days after the Coldplay Kisscam incident, that caused the internet to win over and over. So many funny memes. This is a short episode, but with a jumbotron size impact...or not. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:/...

Excuse the delay - this episode is a few months old. Due to circumstances beyond our control, we couldn’t release it until now. It's a sign!!!! Or not. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

It's been a while since Claire, Laurie and Anna dropped an episode. They're back to share how life has been so far in 2025. Will they still remember how to podcast, or not?? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This episode was recorded on 12/6/24. Claire talks about the tsunami warning at work in San Francisco. Anna talks about a past job she had in St Louis. Laurie gives us some big news about a new career move she's making in Seattle. Listen as we go all over the map! or not. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info...

Warm 106.9 is playing Christmas music! After all, it is the Christmas station. Afternoon traffic reporter/night time jock Laurie tells us about some of the new holiday songs out this year -- one of them by Jason Kelce and Stevie Nicks?! Oh it's true. Find out what she thinks of their new song, as well as the audio books she's been into lately. Also, Claire brings "Balki" of Perfect Strangers back...

Raygun, the Olympic breakdancer, finally claimed victory—but not at the Olympics! In fact, it wasn't even Rachel Gunn. It was Anna D dressed as Raygun. For this, she won the office Halloween costume contest as the iconic Australian breakdancer. Laurie dazzled as US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, but you'll never guess what she had to use in place of a gavel! Listen and you'll find out....

That's not just a song title from Sixpence None The Richer. It's Claire's life right now....and it is very cool! Remember a few years back when she moved one state south to Oregon? Oops...she did it again. Now she’s in California, but it’s just a temporary adventure that will last a few months. Claire shares all the details. Plus, she and Anna managed to get Laurie to sing! Who knows, maybe they'l...

Anna has seized an opportunity to create a shocking title for this episode after Claire admitted to feeling FOMO now that she's seeing so many friends posting pics from Europe, including her wife who went to Greece! Oh and Laurie wants you to listen to a new Katy Perry song...because she wants to hear you Roar after listening to it. Or not. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Calif...

What do Claire and Jon Bon Jovi share in common? This month, they both stepped up to help people in distress. You know what else they have in common? Neither sees themselves as superheroes for their actions, which is just one more reason they are truly remarkable individuals. On the topic of remarkable people, what are your thoughts on Dave Grohl? Does he still hold that title after revealing the...

Join Laurie, Anna and Claire as they dive into their favorite moments from the Paris Olympics. From Snoop Dogg's many appearances to the incredible feats of Gabby Thomas, Sydney-McLaughlin-Levrone, Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles and Steph Curry, and so many others who represented U! S! A! U! S! A! While Caitlin Clark may not have made Team USA (this time around), the LNL or Not hosts share their thou...

Remember in 1999 when there was widespread concern about the impending Y2K crisis? What we REALLY should have been scared of was July 19th of this year. It's why this date is now known as International Blue Screen of Death Day, marking the moment the global tech crisis we feared back in the day finally unfolded. A major IT outage triggered by CrowdStrike disrupted airlines, hospitals, banks, resta...

Listen as Anna, Laurie and Claire dive into a week filled with unexpected events, including a presidential candidate's narrow escape of an assassination attempt. They also join the world in mourning the loss of beloved celebrities. Amidst the chaos just inhale....and outhale.....or not. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-no...

This one was recorded on 7/11. That's right, the day we celebrate 7-11's Free Slurpee Day, which we all needed because it was a week the US was hitting record temps. It was so hot you could fry an egg on the sidewalk. It was so hot the ice cream truck melted. It was so hot the swimming pool was boiling. It was 90 in the shade. It was training ground for "down below". It was hotter than Georgia asp...

Clippy. Ask Jeeves. MSN Butterfly. You've Got Mail. Feeling old yet? Don't be a Sad Mac. The Listen & Learn or Not hosts are just dipping into a Hot Tub Time Machine as they talk about virtual assistants and services they used in the 90s because...why not? Speaking of vintage, this episode was recorded mere hours prior to a highly anticipated debate between two very....uh...seasoned presidenti...

Claire, Laurie & Anna belong to generations that were privileged to receive cherished heirlooms passed down from their parents or ancestors. But gone are the days of eagerly accepting treasured possessions. Their children, nieces and nephews are now reluctant when it comes to inheriting their belongings. Listen as the Listen & Learn or Not hosts throw open their closet doors and peek into...

Caitlin Clark is a force to be reckoned with, and she's definitely bringing a tidal wave of attention to women's basketball. In this episode, recorded on May 23rd, the Listen & Learn or Not hosts dive headfirst into the electrifying Seattle Storm game that had fans buzzing the night before. Lifecoach Laurie was one of the lucky ones who got to witness this epic battle in person, and boy oh boy...

This was recorded on 5/16 just days after Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker had gone viral for a controversial commencement speech at Benedictine College. The news about this was so fresh when this was recorded, you can actually tell the Listen & Learn hosts were just as shocked as Taylor Swift was. Or not. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar...

In this episode, we talk about one of the host's family of osprey and her homemade octopuses, as well as a missing zebra that got Washington state all excited. Since recording this episode on May 2nd, the zebra had been found safe & sound. Speaking of zebras. nothing in life is black and white...which takes us to the protests happening at many college campuses across the nation. We know it's c...