Living Forward
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.
Episodes
75 episodes
From Puzzles to Poptronica
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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31:16
Dad Jokes and Dystopian Dreams
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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32:04
An "Epic" Transformation
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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37:20
The Road Warrior and the Jet Setter
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!
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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32:03
AI, AI - Oh!
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, ...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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32:10
Adam Sandler in Orbit: Spaceman Review
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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37:14
Disney Daze: Steps, Rides, and Relaxation
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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32:42
From Rookie to Resident Alien: What We're Streaming
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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27:45
Review Rant: Stars, Frowny Faces, and Rotten Tomatos
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?...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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32:32
Don't Stop Believin', Rosanna
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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28:15
You're Not Going Anywhere With Those Tight Hips
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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27:56
Box Store Bounty: From Snacks to Massage
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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25:11
Accent Misrepresentation Results in Yakuza Penguins
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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Season 2
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Episode 13
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26:14
Fur, Foam, and Forensics
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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30:53
Who Pressed the Pause Button?
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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30:09
Digital Fashion, Real Consequences
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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33:10
Storytime with Barbara: Snorkeling
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 tot...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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23:38
Tales from the Crypto
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 Tej...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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45:22
Head to Head with Bread
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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34:52
Count This!
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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33:04
Blade Runner: Where'd He Get the Dove??
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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32:34
Barbara Fails the Invisible Gorilla Test
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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34:21
Saving Facebook
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 wi...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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34:40
We'll Try Non-Dairy Yogurt...So You Don't Have To
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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37:40
Glass Blowing: At least it's a dry heat
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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24:39