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.

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 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?Join us on Instagram @wearelivingforward 

05-02
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 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.Traveling to Disney?Here's Wishing Well Travel: https://wishingwelltravel.com/ (not sponsored)

04-15
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 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.Join us on Instagram @wearelivingforward

03-29
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? 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.Join us on Instagram @wearelivingforward

03-15
32:32

50 Episodes and Living Forward

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! Sign up for our Newsletter!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/datenighttvInstagram: @ourdatenight

09-17
29:21

Up With Downtown

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.Instagram @ourdatenightFacebook: Date Night with Barbara and Teja

09-05
25:48

Manifest: The Show, The Mystery

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! 

07-31
36:52

College Bound

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.

06-28
42:04

Valentine's Tale: An Accident and A Proposal

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!Find us on Facebook at Date Night with Barbara & Teja and Instagram @ourdatenight! Don't forget to subscribe and please do us the favor of rating and reviewing us on your favorite podcast app.If you'd like to know more about our friends at Horse Thieves Tavern, here's their web site:https://www.horsethievestavern.com/* not sponsored, just helping out our local restaurant community that has been so hard hit by COVID-19.

02-14
31:35

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 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. Sign up for our newsletter! http://eepurl.com/hH5nZXJoin us on Instagram @wearelivingforwardhttps://www.facebook.com/livingforwardpodcast

04-07
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 survive rotating their hips like pretzels and dialing their kneecaps like doorhandles? Maybe... Sign up for our newsletter! http://eepurl.com/hH5nZXJoin us on Instagram @wearelivingforwardhttps://www.facebook.com/livingforwardpodcast

03-24
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 our newsletter! http://eepurl.com/hH5nZXJoin us on Instagram @wearelivingforwardhttps://www.facebook.com/livingforwardpodcast

03-17
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.Sign up for our newsletter! http://eepurl.com/hH5nZXJoin us on Instagram @wearelivingforwardhttps://www.facebook.com/livingforwardpodcast

03-10
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.com/hH5nZXJoin us on Instagram @wearelivingforwardhttps://www.facebook.com/livingforwardpodcast

03-03
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://eepurl.com/hH5nZX Join us on Instagram @wearelivingforwardhttps://www.facebook.com/livingforwardpodcast

02-24
30:09

To Hobby or Not Hobby

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.Visit us on Facebook: Date Night with Barbara & Teja and on Instagram @ourdatenight

01-05
35:23

It's the Most Hallmark Time of the Year

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.Join us on Facebook and Instagram!

12-24
27:57

Coffee: the Elixir of Life

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.If you love the show, we appreciate your ratings and reviews!We're on Facebook at Date Night with Barbara & Teja and on Instagram @ourdatenight

10-30
30:42

Wake Up Call 2: Sleep in the Time of COVID

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...We appreciate you rating and reviewing Date Night in your favorite podcast app!

10-06
24:30

Our B-Movie Concept: Fire Blizzard!

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!Grab some popcorn and join Barbara and Teja for Date Night.

09-26
45:59

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