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Send a text Weird news! 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

Send a text 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

Send a text 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

Send a text 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

Send a text 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

Send a text 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. Find us on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok: @loidunk

Send a text 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. #kpopdemonhuntersnetflix

Send a text 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. Find us on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok: @loidunk

Send a text 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. Find us on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok: @loidunk

Send a text 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. Read the full stories • 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 Find us on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok: @loidunk

Send a text 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. Find us on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok: @loidunk

Send a text 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. Find us on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok: @loidunk #weirdnews #comedy #cows #bowling

Send a text 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. Find us on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok: @loidunk 👨‍🚒 If you love heroic chaos with a side of emotional depth, this one’s for you. #911onFOX #911onabc  #FirstResponderDrama #TVShowsWeLove #AthenaGrant #Chimney #FoundFamily #CharacterChemistry #EmergencyTV #BingeWorthyTV #NoSpoilers

Send a text 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. Find us on YouTube, Instagram, and TikiTok: @loidunk #airpodspro3 #airpodspro #techreview

Send a text 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. Find us on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok: @loidunk #highpotential #comedy #neurodiversityaffirming