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. The...

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 nemese...

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 charac...

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 te...

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 neu...

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...

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 sid...

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, d...

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. Whate...

We appreciate you rating and reviewing Living Forward on your favorite podcast app.In this episode, we dive deep into two of life's greatest puzzles: the Declaration of Independence and actual puzzles. One thousand pieces of hist...

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: A...

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 o...

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!

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, ...

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 ...

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 t...

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 ...

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?...

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 craz...

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 sur...

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. Sign up for...

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.<...

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.Sign up for our newsletter! http://eepurl.co...

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. Sign up for our newsletter! http://e...

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 you...