Go Doc Yourself

This week the Erins do you a kindness and cover "Winnebago Man," available on Tubi. Jack Rebney became an early internet sensation when his 1988 promotional video for Winnebago sales went viral. The profanity laced outtakes were an immediate hit! Jack struggles to understand his brush with fame and why people care to know more about him years later. Leave it to the youths to convince him!

This week the Erins swoon for “The Greatest Night in Pop,” available on Netflix. The iconic 80's tune “We Are The World” is familiar to most. The story of how it was made may be less so. This was an incredible effort to pull together the industry's biggest stars for a worthy cause! The results was the song that made people take notice of world famine and provided some relief.

This week the Erins walk you all around “Jasper Mall,” available on Amazon Prime. While the focus is the slow death of a former spectacle located in Alabama, this doc really tells the story of malls all over the US. The spirit of the people working to keep the businesses afloat is commendable and the characters are engaging. Ultimately, this is a love letter to shopping as entertainment and a sweet elegy to capitalism.

This week the Extroverted Erins iNtuit their Feelings on “Persona: The Dark Truth Behind Personality Tests,” available on Max. Judging aside, American's love an online personality test. It can be super fun to see how well the results match your perception. It's all in the 4 letters! But, your boss could be making decisions for you bases on that assessment…

This week the Erins broadcast "John Was Trying to Contact Aliens," available on Netflix. John Shepherd turned childhood introversion into self-taught electronics engineering as a grown ass man. He sent the sweet sounds of gamelan jams into space to see if anyone was listening. Will aliens ping back? We're still keeping our ears open.

This week the Erins ponder "Mister Organ," available on Netflix. Journalist David Farrier investigates an enigmatic man shaking people down in an antiques shop parking lot. Operating just outside the law, Michael Organ gets a lot of unwanted attention, thanks to David's article. Mr. Organ turns out to have a long history of being horrible to people and Davis has landed straight in his sights.

This week the Erins discuss in amazement "The Mission," available on Hulu. The end of John Chau's story is tragic. It is also a story of misplaced heroics. He dreamed of converting the Sentinelese, an indigenous trine of the Andaman islands, despite their documented preference to remain uncontacted. He felt God's message would prevail. Instead, he lost his life.

The Erins kick off 2024 with "Time Bomb Y2K," available on HBO Max. This is a feast of archival footage about buildup and speculation surrounding the millennium bug. Societal fears rush to the surface as the experts fret over computers resetting to 1900 as 1999 turns over to 2000. You get to relive late 90's fashion! Mass hysteria?! What more do you need?

Need a break from the merriment? Ther Erins ponder "What Would Jesus Buy," available on Amazon Prime. Rev. Billy Talen leads the Church of Stop Shopping in performative protests outside America's most recognizable money traps. Using satirized Christmas songs, the Stop Shopping Choir encourages people to pause and consider their spending. The chain stores are not big fans of reflection.

This week the Erins exercise curiosity with "The Rocket on the Roof," found on YouTube. Filmmakers Ryan Maxey and Josh Polin, along with Wesley Francis, didn't need a long time to relay the mystery of a visible rocket on the roof of a nearby apartment building. A bit of investigation yields an answer in this quick and entertaining watch.

This week the Erins dial it up for "Telemarketers," available on HBO Max. Contributing to charities can be a rewarding experience. Being solicited over the phone by pushy telemarketers less so. Finding out your money just lined the pockets of corporate douches is a complete ruiner. Thankfully, Sam and Pat are of the same mind and set out to use their years in the call center to topple the industry. These misfits turned heroes steal your heart and not your wallet!

This week the Erins jump into the fire with “Satan Wants You,” available on Amazon Prime. The Satanic Panic of the 80s/90s has deep roots in the revelations told in the book “Michelle Remembers.” The recovered memories of Michelle Smith disturbed suburban America and had neighbors eyeballing each other for signs of satanic activity. Save the children! Also, maybe ask some questions…

This week the Erins blame it on everyone else with “Milli Vanilli,” available on Paramount Plus. Rob and Fab came from humble beginnings and made it to 80's pop music icons. Their meteoric rise to worldwide fame came with a price. These two fell from media darlings to villains after the disclosure that they didn't sing their hit songs. Why not focus the public outcry on the music industry moguls? Well, it's just better for these two 20-somethings to take the heat, right?

This week the Erins discuss “Desperately Seeking Soulmate: Escaping Twin Flames Universe,” available on Prime Video. The way people find love has changed, but the desire to be half of a whole remains. Jeff and Shaleia desire to lighten your wallet, then maybe your heart. They come across as modern gurus with guarantees of finding your ‘twin flame' if you follow their plan. They're a little bit cult, and a little bit MLM

This week the Erins tackle “BS High,” available on Max. Few docs blend sports and true crime. Fewer still keep you on the edge of your seat wondering what con(ish) man Roy Johnson will do next. This manages to do both while playing with your emotions. Prepare for ager and empathy in equal doses!

This week the Erins wrap up spooky season 2023 with “Hell House,” available on Prime video. Trinity Church ruins haunted houses in big Texas style by making it evangelical. Large numbers of paying customers come to see grisly skits designed to impart Christisn morals on the youths. Hell and damnation will surely follow those that choose homosexuality, abortion, drugs, and alcohol, etc. Rest assured that salvation awaits you once you're scared away from sin.

This week the Erins gush over “King on Screen,” available on Prime Video. Prolific author, Stephen King, continues to influence pop culture with film adaptations of his works. While the horror genre may come to mind first, him impact is witnessed in all media. With a 40+ year career, Mr. King deserves a nod or two. See if we mention your favorite work!

This week the Erins cover a classic cryptid with “On the Trail of Bigfoot: Land of the Missing,” available on Amazon Prime. Small Town Monsters is at it again, questioning why so many freaking people go missing in Alaska. The crew goes north to explore tribal lore and first hand experiences of those who've had run ins with aggressive Bigfoots. Can these stories help explain the missing

This week the Erins dabble with “Demon House,” available on Prime Video. Zak Bagans, famed paranormal investigator, buys a house in Gary, Indiana after a publicized possession. This doc describes the story of the Ammons family and the experiences of Zak's crew during their investigation. Join the Erins as they dive into Demon House and spooky season 2023!

This week the Erins treat you to “American Movie,” available on Amazon Prime. Aspiring film maker, Mark Borchardt, assembles a kooky collection of Milwaukeeans to create movie magic. Mark proves to be incredibly resourceful with limited funds, absorbing the people around him to complete his vision. With the royalties from sinister flick “Coven,” Mark plans to bankroll his next project, don't cha know.