Living Forward: Recent Episodes
Barbara & Teja Arboleda
In Living Forward Barbara and Teja keep life fresh in big ways and small. Two artists from opposite ends of the planet, with more than 30 years of making mischief together, Barbara & Teja (a.k.a. Kitty & Bird) will take you on a comedic romp through new adventures, pop culture, technology, creative pursuits, and staying healthy. From unpacking the worst B-movies to deciphering new iPhone features, these two cultural explorers prove that being backwards compatible doesn't keep you from living forward.
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Protein is the hottest nutrient right now. Some think there's no such thing as enough. But a protein bar designed to give you cancer? Barbara and Teja think that's a step too far.
Then there's the head scratcher. What happens when a Waymo gets a ticket? Guess the police need some guidance on that one.
weirdnews #comedy #protein #proteinbars #waymo
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A few decades ago, Barbara and Teja would read entire issues of Inc. Magazine while waiting for their slow, screechy 14.4 modem to connect them to a wild, uncharted land called 'The Internet'. Now? Barbara has created her own custom GPT—a personalized AI that can crank out first drafts for technical and marketing text in seconds.
They talk about how Large Language Models work, why it’s teeth chattering, and what it means for creativity in the AI age.
customgpt #techknowledgy #artificialintelligence #ai #aicreativity #marketingtools #BarbaraAndTeja #loidunk #aiforwriters #generativeai #chatgpt
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Your friendly neighborhood voice and upper airway specialized speech-language pathologist, Barbara has a few things to say about the presentation of Dixie's polyps as portrayed in 9-1-1 Nashville.
voicedisorders #voice #commentary #comedy
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Spending summers doing nothing would be awesome...until it's not. Barbara and Teja peel away at Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs as expected in the series We Were Liars, but uncover some shock and awe that would put any super-privileged debutante in the worry box.
wewereliars #tvreview #humor
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Weird News! Teja reports on the story of Virginia news anchor Olivia Jaquith, who kept broadcasting after her water broke live on air. Three hours. Zero panic. Just contractions and commitment.
Meanwhile, Barbara brings us the story of Kathy Bailey, who turned her daughter’s fortune cookie into a $50,000 lottery win—thanks to some prophetic numbers and the "fortune cookie" bonus round. Should the daughter get a cut?
weirdnews #WaterBreakOnAir #OliviaJaquith #PregnantAnchor #LotteryWin #FortuneCookieLuck #StrangeButTrue #LoiDunk #BarbaraAndTeja
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In this Loi Dunk: Weird News episode, Teja introduces us to a pet zebra in Tennessee who decided to treat himself to a little solo adventure, including a scenic trot through town and dinner in a meadow. Who doesn't like a little alone time?
Yes, you can have a pet zebra in Tennessee. Should you? That’s a different question. Find out what other weird pets are or aren't allowed in Tennessee.
Barbara brings in a story that’s musical and microscopic. Nanoscientists have built the world’s tiniest violin, smaller than a human hair. It's not just an expression anymore. It's the perfect gift for the emotionally dramatic flea in your life.
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Barbara and Teja talk K-Pop Demon Hunters! We're loving the action, attitude, and sparkle. Barbara struts her fandom in her Mystery Saja-inspired wig.
From the high-energy battles to the hilarious character moments, this movie might be one of the most fun surprises of the year.
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In this episode, Teja goes full rant-mode on the eternal curse of yard work. Barbara has a high-tech solution: robotic lawn mowers. They exist. One is even guided by satellites, but it costs more than your first car.
Barbara and Teja roll through the surprisingly competitive world of robotic lawn care—from fancy GPS-guided lawnbots to slightly more “budget-friendly” options. The real question is: would a cat ride one like it’s a grass-trimming Roomba?
How far will we go for the dream of sipping lemonade while the robots do all the yard work? Tune in and find out.
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In this episode, Barbara and Teja dive into the colorful, action-packed, and occasionally absurd world of anime and manga. Barbara confesses her deep affection for Spy x Family and reveals that her first-ever crush wasn’t human. (But he had expressive eyes, a cape, and a bird-shaped helmet.) Meanwhile, Teja shares what it was like growing up with anime and manga in Japan, where it was less “niche obsession” and more “part of life.”
From psychic kids and secret agents to awkward middle school feelings, we explore what makes anime and manga so special—and why these stories stick with us long after the final panel.
Subbed, dubbed, or wildly emotional—we’re here for all of it.
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In this Loi Dunk: Weird News episode, Barbara and Teja serve up two stories that land somewhere between “impressive” and “sounds sussy.”
First, Barbara introduces us to a man who went to the trouble of breaking his own Guinness World Record by balancing 96 spoons on his body. Why? We’re not entirely sure, but we respect the dedication to cutlery-based glory.
Then Teja brings us an unsettling yet oddly compelling case from Australia: a woman accused of poisoning her in-laws with a mushroom dish. Was it a foraged faux pas or something more sinister? That's up to the jury now.
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• Spoon balancing champ: https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2025/5/man-balances-96-spoons-on-body-to-break-own-record-i-can-stick-any-object-to-my-skin
• Mushroom murder trial: https://apnews.com/article/australia-mushroom-trial-erin-patterson-wilkinson-60b08cdcc496032499ec9676681289a5
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In this episode, Barbara and Teja dip their toes into the surprisingly strange history of shoe sizing. Did you know that grains of barleycorn were once the standard unit for measuring feet? Shoe sizes were based on cereal math.
Then there was the mid-century trend of using x-ray machines in shoe stores. It seemed like a way to find your perfect fit. It turned out that prolonged radiation exposure wasn’t the foot-care breakthrough we hoped it would be.
Come for the barleycorn, stay for the vintage tech that really should stay in the past.
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In weird news, Teja takes us to Japan, where scientists are painting dark stripes on cows to protect them from horsefly bites. It actually worked. Score one for cows in cosplay! Barbara considers zebra-striped onsies to keep her horsefly nemeses at bay.
Barbara's story has us rolling into Pittsburgh, where Balls Out Bowling is a real event hosted by a nudist organization. Between the puns and innuendos, Barbara and Teja express genuine admiration for the confidence it takes to take to the lanes sans clothing, except for the shoes, of course. Hygiene, after all.
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Sound the alarm for how much we love 9-1-1. From high-stakes rescues to heart-squeezing emotional arcs, this show delivers everything we crave in a first-responder drama. And don’t get us started on the cast chemistry, because wow. Every character feels essential, and the ensemble clicks like a well-oiled fire truck.
We talk about that unforgettable scene between Athena and Chimney (no spoilers, promise) and how it showed just how powerful this show can be, thanks to two actors who absolutely crushed it.
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👨🚒 If you love heroic chaos with a side of emotional depth, this one’s for you.
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Barbara and Teja test out the brand-new AirPods Pro 3 to see if Apple’s latest earbuds live up to the hype. Teja is especially curious about the improved background noise handling, because who doesn’t want to actually hear everyone spill the tea in a crowded café?
As for the new live translation feature, it’s still a little clunky, but give it some time. Maybe they'll even eventually add Klingon.
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airpodspro3 #airpodspro #techreview
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Barbara and Teja share their love of ABC’s High Potential, a fresh twist on the civilian-helps-detective formula. We compare it to other quirky-genius shows we’ve loved and why High Potential is different. Morgan isn’t just brilliant. She’s neurodiverse while being relatable and genuinely connected to the people around her.
A clever take on a familiar genre, it might just become your next binge-worthy favorite.
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highpotential #comedy #neurodiversityaffirming
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It's a Loi Dunk Weird News edition! Today, Barbara and Teja bring us two animal headlines that teeter between “aww” and “what now?” First: the Bronx Zoo is raising a baby vulture using a disturbingly lifelike hand puppet. Then it’s off to Texas, where police gently escorted a loose donkey off a busy highway like it was late for brunch.
From bird puppetry to hooved fugitives, we’ve got the internet’s weirdest news—served with commentary, curiosity, and the occasional side-eye.
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• Vulture chick + puppet drama: https://apnews.com/article/nyc-bronx-zoo-vulture-chick-puppet-feeding-c804354bfc99348903365c2e0888dcd6
• Donkey on the run: https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/05/19/Live-Oak-Police-Department-donkey-lake-highway/5001747675077/
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Before we had smartphones doing calculus in our pockets, we had calculators. In this episode, Barbara and Teja take a light-hearted stroll through the history of those button-filled brain boosters—from clunky desktop models to solar-powered sidekicks, and the golden era of the TI-83. Where does the abacus fit into all of this?
We marvel at how engineers helped Apollo 13 get back to Earth using slide rules, and explore how these humble devices became the unsung heroes of classrooms, labs, and kitchen drawers everywhere. Come on, you know you still have one (or two) somewhere.
Come for the retro tech, stay for the existential math flashbacks.
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CalculatorHistory #RetroTech #TechNostalgia #Abacus #SlideRule #STEMHistory #MathThrowback #Edutainment #VintageTech #DidYouKnow #FunFact #GeekCulture
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Barbara and Teja dive into the glorious, action-packed world of The Equalizer starring Queen Latifah. Yes, she kicks butt. Yes, there are explosions. And yes, sometimes it’s wildly over the top—but that’s part of the charm. Because deep down, don’t we all wish we could be a hero like the Queen?
We talk about why the show works, from the high-stakes drama to the warm, believable bond between Robin, her daughter Dee, and Aunt Vi. It’s a blend of vigilante justice and cozy family dinners—and somehow, it just works.
📺 Whether you're here for the action or the auntie wisdom, come hang out with us as we celebrate one of TV’s most entertaining reboots.
TheEqualizer #QueenLatifah #TVReview #RebootSeries #FoundFamily #BingeWorthy #TVTalk #PopCulture #RobinMcCall #AuntVi #MustWatchTV #StreamingNow
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Your chameleon comedy hosts are back at it again. We're heading on a new content adventure. It's a rebrand! Get the why, the what, the where... and find out how a decades-old nonsense word came to symbolize an outlook on life.
Whatever. It's all good. Loi Dunk
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In this episode, we dive deep into two of life's greatest puzzles: the Declaration of Independence and actual puzzles. One thousand pieces of historical text—what could go wrong? Tune in as we discuss the satisfaction and frustration of tackling a thousand-piece replica of America's most famous document.
But don’t worry, it's not just about history; we also explore Barbara’s new album! The title track, "56 Fishes" is inspired by the varied worldviews of the signers of the Declaration. A genre-blending amalgam of neo indie, indie pop, dark alt pop, and industrial pop, the project is coming together one song—and one confusing fish—at a time. Metaphors fly faster than puzzle pieces.
This episode explores the creative mind of an artist trying to solve much bigger puzzles in life.
Whether you’re into puzzles, music, or if you just want to know why fish are schooling with the Founding Fathers, this episode is the ride you didn’t know you needed.
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Join Barbara and Teja as the roast in the Boston heatwave with their broken air conditioner? Why not add some podcast recording to our sweaty saga.
The big story today is Teja's new project—a dramatic podcast series titled Caucus: After the Fall. He'll talk about the unique way the story was scripted - or unscripted, if you will. From the origin of the story to the music and foley effects. Teja and Barbara take you backstage for this dystopian, speculative fiction story.
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Are there monster truck rallies in Madison, Wisconsin? Maybe. But there's definitely Epic - and now Barbara's medical center has Epic too! Does that make us Epic?
In this episode, Barbara and Teja talk about the two-year transformation of her medical center from the Southwest Airlines of medical technology into a jet fighter.
Integration of all those systems feels good, but how should we prepare our clicker fingers for all the extra activity? How do patients benefit from it all? And why don't any of these systems talk to each other? What about AI.
Be Epic with us today on Living Forward!
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We've got a new episode and a new microphone setup. We're loving the upgraded sound quality.
We start with more "owies", telling you about Barbara's recent car accident, caused by a loose dog. Shout out to airbags and seatbelts!
Next, Teja takes us to Tokyo for his pandemic-delayed high school reunion. Reconnecting with classmates from around the world revived the unique dynamics of their close-knit international group. Teja also reflects on how Tokyo has evolved into a cosmopolitan hub while maintaining its distinct Japanese charm, blending global influences seamlessly into everyday life.
In our final chapter, we challenge listeners to create a Living Forward dance for Instagram. Will anyone take us up on it? @wearelivingforward
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In this episode of Living Forward with Barbara and Teja, we dive into the dynamic world of AI and its growing impact on our lives. Join us as we explore the benefits and challenges of learning how to harness the power of AI as a tool, discuss the fascinating yet concerning phenomenon of AI hallucinations, and bemoan the apparent decline of our favorite visual AI tool.
How is Barbara bringing an AI assignment into her university classroom? What are Teja’s experiences and concerns about AI tools in visual art? Is there a difference between machine learning and AI? Is there a future for self-driving cars on the streets of Boston?
Whether you're an AI enthusiast or a cautious observer, this episode is packed with valuable insights and engaging discussions. Tune in and join the conversation!
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Drama, outer space, and a giant telepathic spider. These are the essence of Spaceman starring Adam Sandler. Barbara and Teja pivot from The Out-Laws 😖to Spaceman 🤨 in search of cinematic mastery aaaannnnd the results were less than stellar. Join us while we dish about joy and heartache of cringe-worthy movies.
Find out more about Barbara’s new tattoo in the process! Should Teja get one too?
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Join us for our 24,000 step-per-day trip to Disney World!
Teja pampered his bad leg in the mornings, while Barbara and our daughter hit the early entry lines. We go deep into the immersive Star Wars experience and speculate about the happiest dungeon in the world.
With expert help from Haley at Wishing Well Travel (not sponsored), we managed to navigate the intricate dance of magic bands, dining plans, and Lightning Lanes. Tune in for our Disney episode.
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Our favorite shows are back and we’re happily streaming again! With the actors and writers strikes behind us all, we'll tell you what's hooked our attention. There’s Nathan Fillion in The Rookie and unexpected depth in 9-1-1 Lone Star. There's the speculative genius of For All Mankind and the quirkiness of Will Trent. How we still find time to write and get to work on time, is anyone's guess.
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We’re back! With all the regularity of the BBC’s Doctor Who season schedule, we’re on the mic again. This week we’re poking fun at the ratings and review systems that are foisted on us every day. Who decided frowny faces should measure sadness? And are more of them a good or a bad thing?
On a personal note, Barbara shared her health challenges from COVID to cancer, with a side of surgery. Through it all, creativity became a lifeline, with flash fiction, a geek love ballad, and a newfound appreciation for Rush.
Join us as we navigate the bizarre world of reviews, where every rating has a story, and every frowny face has its day.
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What could possibly keep two of the biggest rock bands throughout decades performing for die hard fans? Rosanna. So, don't stop believing that iconic melodies, lyrics and voice qualities of Journey and Toto will continue to wow millions of crazed-fans around the world! Journey’s on the road again, and Barbara and Teja Totolly met them all the way at their 50th anniversary concert tour. We got the T-shirts to prove it.
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Barbara and Teja attempt to stretch their luck by testing their physical flexibility and mobility. While following along a virtual class, they try their best to manupulate their muscles and ligaments they didn't even know they had. Can they survive rotating their hips like pretzels and dialing their kneecaps like doorhandles? Maybe...
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This is not about finding the best deals on family-sized hand sanitizer or stockpiling frozen salmon. It's about a self-indulgent, one-hour experience in a box-store traveling exhibit of an immersive full-body massage chair.
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It would be a cold day on the South Pole if Hollywood ever got foreign accents correct. Self-appointed culture investigators, Barbara and Teja mock the incompentance of directors and casting agents and end up surrounded by Yakuza penguins.
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Owning, caring for and loving all that is "cat", will furnish your home with a profusion of fur and all that comes of its relationship to the feline monster.
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Barbara and Teja defy escape velocity and return unharmed from an event horizon time-slip. 14 months may have passed since their last podcast, but you know...stuff.
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Would you trust artificial intelligence to dress you? Barbara and Teja use the DressX app augmented reality feature to explore the world of digital fashion. They will dazzle social media fans with styles that will blow your mind! (and maybe your budget too...)
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Barbara goes solo this week with her inspirational tale of learning to snorkel. Sit on the edge of your seat as she stares down barracuda, wrestles with an inflatable dinghy, and masters the sea with her stellar doggie paddle. The coral was totally worth it.
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Cryptocurrency is here to stay! Impress Elon Musk at the next SpaceX company outing with your wealth of knowledge. And find out why a TV show phenomenon might not be the best thing to base an investment on. Take the cryptocurrency quiz with Teja and see if you have what it takes to succeed in the cyber economy!
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It would have been easier to just buy a loaf of fresh bread from the bakery. But this is Barbara and Teja we're talking about. So, a quick visit to the Dedham Public Library to borrow a breadmaker, a multi-isle cruise at the market for specific bread-making ingredients, and an eye-bleeding read-through of the breadmaker manual, and they're all set. Or are they?
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The true test of technology isn't what it can do, it's what it can't do. Teja saw a slick advertisement for the new app Count This. Now he and Barbara are on a quest to have the app count everything in their house. Where will it succeed or fail? Will this new technology save them the pain of having to count all of the grapes in the fruit drawer or from confusion when sorting their socks? Tune in and find out!
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Teja studied cinema. Barbara did not. So when they decided it was time to decypher the volumenous symbolism in the movie Blade Runner, Barbara started packing to move off-world. Drenched in sci-fi, religious, and film noir references the movie left them both looking for an umbrella. And they still have no clue as to where the dove came from.
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It was supposed to be a fun afternoon out, to see the Imagine Van Gogh exhibition, but instead turned into a three-month wait. Yup! Barbara missed the invisible gorilla when buying the tickets. How could this happen, you ask? Join us and we'll tell you all about how our brain's selective attention system can ruin an otherwise lovely afternoon.
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Facebook's massive outage this week is the perfect opportunity for Barbara & Teja to display their explainer skills so you can look hip and informed at your next distanced dinner party. The world may not have come to an end, but with millions of people's eyeballs unable to keep scrolling, visits to ophthalmologists may be up. Get your emergency outage supplies and join Barbara & Teja as they debrief about this major internet meltdown.
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Long ago, we could all hanker for a hunk of cheese, but these are the days of nondairy alternatives! Never ones to shy away from a fun trend, for one exclusive night, Barbara and Teja eschew the cow, the goat, and the yak, and instead dive into a taste test of plant-based nondairy yogurts.
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The heat is on when Barbara and Teja take a glass blowing lesson! There's nothing like standing next to a burning furnace of molten glass on a 95 degree day. Can Barbara handle the pressure? Can Teja remember what color he picked? They are now armed with new and saucy-sounding vocabulary. Who knew glass blowing was so edgy? No podcasters were harmed in the making of this episode.
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50 episodes in, and Teja mistakes a pumpkin for a watermelon. No excuses for Teja, and a win for Barbara. Join these two fruit juices for a celebration of this huge milestone, and the announcement of their big, fresh, flavorful development!
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It's been a decade since Barbara and Teja have strolled the fancy Newbury Street, downtown Boston. They were supposed to have been at a play, but due to an unannounced change of address, ended up in a high energy, outdoor sidewalk Japanese restaurant for matcha highball and lychee martinis. Teja and Barbara have an announcement about the podcast.
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There's no such thing as an empty nest when Barbara & Teja are around. After exploring the depth of their obsession with apps, they manifest their impressions of the show Manifest. Such potential and then...spoiler alert!
As Barbara and Teja prepare for their daughter to leave for college, they ruminate on their own college-bound experiences from opposite sides of the planet. Avoiding the topic again and again, they slowly build a layer of denial, awe and humor as they give into the inevitable.
They say accidents happen for a reason. Sometimes those reasons have dire consequences, and sometimes they have glorious outcomes. And sometimes, they have both. Celebrate 30 years of happy accidents and a most painful marriage proposal, on this special Valentine's Day episode of Date Night with Barbara and Teja!
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Can a hobby be tedious, complex or even boring? No! Barbara and Teja unleash their passion for hobbies they have, wanted to have, or failed at.
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What's more fun than 6 weeks of nonstop Christmas rom coms? According to Teja, almost anything; Barbara can't get enough. In this episode Barbara & Teja talk about a tradition that's as warm and cozy as an ugly Christmas sweater - the Christmas rom com binge! One thing they can both get behind, more diverse faces in the casts. It's win-win on Date Night with Barbara & Teja.
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We hope we didn't keep you up at night waiting for our ode to coffee. Caffeinated. Decaffeinated. We love it all. Still Teja is the hands down winner when it comes to coffee paraphernalia. Barbara and Teja put insomnia to good use talking about the joys of coffee.
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As if 2020 didn't have enough drama! Barbara and Teja keep the theatricals going even while at sleep, with nightmares, the Calm app, Melatonin and litter boxes. Because when the sleeping gets tough, the tough get...
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Nearing the end of 2020, how could things get any worse? If you combine fire and a snow blizzard, that's how! Barbara and Teja create live, their vision of the next pandemic infused disaster B-movie - Fire Blizzard!
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After several months of deep reflection, Barbara and Teja open up about the effect George Floyd's murder had on them, the power of Black Lives Matter, and the virus called racism in the United States.
Change is inevitable. And when it comes to hair, change is diafollicle. Comb through the decades with Barbara and Teja as they take you through their memories of hair gains and loses, and the ever-so-sensitive topic of Pandemic hair.
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Kitchen remodeling during a pandemic is full of surprises. And Barbara and Teja LOVE surprises, unless it means no oven, no stove, no microwave, no sink, no dishwasher, no disposal, no pantry, no floor, no counter, no peace. Barbara and Teja recall all the construction challenges pre- and present Covid-19.
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What's a pandemic without a little bit of nuttiness? Barbara and Teja make the best use of the longest date night ever! Teja, surprises Barbara with an edible ring and proposes to Barbara to be his Honey Nut Cheerio. Barbara reflects on all the items in grocery stores that no one wants. Throw in some toilet paper and beans, and this episode is a gas!
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Join Barbara and Teja while they settle down to relax on a gorgeous beach on the island of Kauai, Hawaii to stare at the waves and clouds. Does Barbara think about the remodeling of their kitchen? Does Teja's voice sound uncommonly relaxed?
Barbara and Teja are at it again! A great relationship is predicated on communication and compromise. So when it comes to the volume of shoes, meal portions and unhealthy car interior ecosystems, a marriage can teeter on the edge of sanity. Can this artist/business partner couple find common ground? And must Teja forevermore, prance through the lilies of their marriage to avoid another relationship landmine?
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Food, glorious food!
Bad, old and expired!
While we're in the mood,
Must eat, but it's retired!
Barbara and Teja, expired food critics raid their own pantry for dated, musty and dour food.
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Learned much from Star Wars we have. The epic story about family it is, honor, good and bad. Avoid listening to Jar Jar Binks speak you must, then enjoy all 9 episodes. Calm your mind you must, and listen carefully to the semi-geeky-silliness that is Barbara and Teja. May the farce be with you. Yes, hrrmmm.
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It is the middle ground between a mocha latte and NCIS, between reading and movies, and it lies between the pit of couple’s love and the summit of their relationship. This is the dimension of comfort. It is an area which we call the The Comfort Zone.
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Not everything is fair in love and marriage - and that's a wake up call for Barbara and Teja. It's common knowledge that everyone needs sufficient sleep. But for these two creatives who like to work late into the evening, a six-alarm warning is the only way to start the day for Barbara, but for Teja, he's up minutes before any alarm goes off.
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After so many blissful, perfect years together, will Barbara and Teja discover that their Love Languages are incompatible after all? Not so fast! We take the quiz to find out and give you our take on the Five Love Languages in this episode of Date Night with Barbara & Teja.
The moon is slowly moving away from the Earth. If the sun eats the planet before a synchronized orbit appears, does the math matter? A koan for the new millennium!
Some howl at the moon, while Barbara and Teja soak in its mysterious past and imagine life 50 billion years from now.
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Barbara & Teja visit with good friends and fellow entrepreneurial couple Pam & David Griffin, owners of Chocolate Therapy in Framingham, Mass. While indulging in the nuances of red wine paired with exquisite, hand-made chocolate truffles, the couples share relationship and work-life stories. There are no secrets left after the wrappers come off!
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To clutter or not to clutter. That is the question. Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer the stuff and things of outrageous abundance, or to take arms around a pile. And by opposing end them: to breathe, to dance. Aye, there’s the goods, for in that mess, for in that mountain of plenty, what freedom may come. When we have shuffled off this unruly heap, must give us space. Join Barbara and Teja in their ongoing existential quest for decluttering.
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Barbara and Teja are prepping for their kitchen renovation. What's first? Choose a stove and oven. What's with the wireless and bluetooth? And whose bright idea was it to put a vent in the perfect place to suck in milk and raw meat? Can you say stinky mess? No resolution yet. We'll have to get back to you...
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Barbara & Teja have been The Good Place enthusiasts since Season 1. In this episode they share their favorite things about the show and their hopes for the final season. Spoiler alert! They hold nothing back.
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Barbara & Teja meet a lot of interesting people in their travels. In this episode they talk about the mysterious practice of smelling armpits to help people find their perfect match.
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Barbara and Teja are historic Geeks, particularly in the Apple ecoverse. Join them for a talk about the 2019 Apple Announcements. Is is marvelous or meh? You'll get a side bonus of a list of all of the Apple products Barbara & Teja have owned since the late 80's. Stay tuned for our WTF were Barbara gives women a warning about some apps that might be tracking you a teeny bit too intimately and Teja makes fun of stranded kittens.
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What do little girls do during the summer? Dredge canals in a swamp and create their own personal Venice, of course! With moss for grass and acorns for money, some got poison ivy others not so much. Come to Fantasy Swamp with Barbara & Teja.
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On the occasion of the passing of Teja's Uncle Gene Ward, Teja and Barbara reflect how Uncle Gene and Aunt Soli kept their marriage strong through good times and hard times, with humor and sincerity.
In this week's WTF, Teja and Barbara picked the same story! What would you choose for a vanity license plate? Let us know on our Facebook Page Date Night with Barbara & Teja.
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Do you know what makes your significant other smile? Barbara & Teja reflect on hidden notes, Marie Kondo style folding for t-shirts and all the little things we can do to keep delight in a relationship - even when there are dishes to wash and onions to chop.
Also in this episode, in strange news: vomiting vultures and anti-sex toilets.
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To renovate, or not to renovate: that is the question: Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer the fees and budget of outrageous designs, or to take hammers against a wall of troubles, and by opposing demolish them? To renovate: to measure; no more; and by a renovate to say we end the appliance-ache and the thousand natural blemishes.
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They say couples should engage in good, honest and clear communication. For Barbara and Teja, the intentional sabotage of this sacred relationship toolkit can mean only one thing: total silliness. Join them in decoding their seemingly nonsensical gyberish that keeps their relationship in loidonk.
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There is actually a right way to hang up your toilet paper roll. Other relationship conflicts are not always so clear. How many lights do you leave on for your spouse when you're going to bed and they're still on the sofa with the computer? Is it okay to sneak into the kitchen with your shoes on to "just grab one thing" in your no shoes house? Philosophize with Barbara and Teja in this week's episode of Date Night with Barbara & Teja.
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Don't settle for natto when it comes to comfort food! What's natto, you ask? Listen to Episode 16 of Date Night with Barbara & Teja to find out. Hint: Barbara prefers mac and cheese; Teja prefers pizza. They can both agree on a healthy dose of nori furikake!
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Who doesn't love a Sunday afternoon antique auto show? Barbara and Teja reminisce about their first cars, their favorite cars, and their dream cars of the future in this automotive episode of Date Night with Barbara & Teja.
Plus a special announcement about our upcoming Mario Kart YouTube video.
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Teja doesn't like musicals. Barbara doesn't like camping. Still both of them had flowers added to their bouquet lists when they went and did it anyway. Let's talk about the fun of unexpected pleasures this week on Date Night with Barbara and Teja! Oh and learn a little about the surprising materials humankind has left on the moon. Those microbes sure aren't happy about it...
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Why write a bucket list when you can eagerly cultivate your bouquet list! Barbara and Teja, your never-fossilized couple, share how important it is to think positively and imagine your future as a flowery treat!
Here's the link Barbara promised you to an article about the virtual Instagram influencers:
http://bit.ly/VirtualInfluencersLink
In the heat of debating the theory of relativity, Barbara and Teja concern themselves with wasp-filled figs, and snakes on a plane. It will all makes once you buy into their unfounded Faux-Losophy.
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Barbara stumps Teja in this week's What's It From segment! In our main story, marshmallow Peeps are usually homebodies. But Barbara and Teja's Peep friend held out for 26,000 miles, with a glorious stopover in Teja's home country, Japan. With photos and stories to prove it, this wanderlustful Peep preserved its sugar high for 15 years.
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Names have meanings and origins, and nick names have humor and hidden messages. Barbara and Teja reminisce about their early years of cuddly, romantic nick naming, and explore other ridiculous options they could have picked.
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Barbara and Teja give a whole new meaning to the phrase "pack mentality", as they recount their moves. From different countries and states to literally down the street, the illogical, intimidating and profound amount of stuff they accumulate and move to their next location would make Marie Konda dump her laundry.
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Barbara & Teja recount their honeymoon two weeks before the split of the former Iron Curtain country of Czechoslovakia. $3 full course meals, an illegal rented apartment from a stranger, leaded fuel allergies, backstreet gulash with suspicious locals, and a superb micro opera. Will they have to wash dishes to pay for their final meal?
Pets have been a part of human families for for millennia, but not everyone is equally as enthusiastic about the work of caring for them. Pets as snuggle bugs or pets as poop monsters? That's our conversation today on Date Night with Barbara & Teja.
Why do we have to exercise if we want to stay in shape? Isn't there a chocolate or beer workout for Barbara & Teja to try? What's fun? What's boring? Will Teja's sweat push Barbara away on Date Night?
They say opposites attract. On this week's Date Night, Barbara & Teja talk about their relationship in a mixed introvert - extrovert marriage. How did our Japanese and American cultural backgrounds lead Teja to forget to kiss Barbara on their wedding day? Find out on Date Night with Barbara & Teja!
Barbara & Teja have become a serious do-it-yourself power team! By necessity of course. This is what happens when you buy a 100-year-old house. Barbara gets drenched in the walkthrough. Teja becomes the Pillsbury dough boy. Still, even we know when to call in a professional!
What should we watch on Date Night? It's a big decision. With much to choose from, where do we begin? Something old? Something new? Join Barbara & Teja as they try to figure out what to watch, while reminiscing about old favorites!
So many years of marriage. How well do we really know each other? Join Barbara & Teja as they take a lifehack.org quiz for couples - a fun game for Date Night!
What have we gotten ourselves into? How did we get talked into a Sweet 16 party? It wasn't a thing when Barbara was 16 and Teja hadn't even heard of it in Japan. Oh boy! It's straight from there to driver's ed...Buckle up with us on Date Night.