Go Doc Yourself

When a good doc ends, the klatch begins... Join hosts, scientists, and friends, Erin McCourt and Erin McCartt in weekly documentary dissection. We Erins, 2 whole and separate people, invite you into the conversation with questions and comments to keep us on point. Love a cult doc? Us too! Dying to rap about that rockumentary on your fav emo band? Welcome, Friend! We tackle all your favorite 'docpics' as only 2 caffeine fueled, Gen X nerds can. Grab a cup of frothy goodness and make a date to Go Doc Yourself.

Go Doc Yourself is a tv podcast hosted by Erin McCourt and Erin McCartt, with 225 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Erin McCourt and Erin McCartt hosts Go Doc Yourself, a tv show with 225 episodes published.

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  Episode #223

  Episode 223 - Deconstructing Karen

  Aug 5, 20261h 8m

  Can we speak to the manager of an entire cultural phenomenon? This week we're reviewing "Deconstructing Karen," the documentary exploring how one haircut, one nickname, and a whole lot of internet discourse collided. Beyond the meme, the film argues that many well-meaning liberal white women can unintentionally perpetuate racism by prioritizing politeness and comfort over confronting bias and injustice. We unpack the documentary's arguments, the history behind the 'Karen' label, and whether the conversation moves us toward accountability... or just gives the internet another target.

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  Episode #222

  Episode 22 - Worst Neighbor Ever: Midwest Meltdown

  Jul 29, 202656 min

  Some neighbors borrow a cup of sugar, others borrow your hedge trimmer, and then there's the Richmond Hill neighborhood in Indianapolis, where one house explosion changed dozens of lives forever. This week we are diving into Netflix's “Worst Neighbor Ever: Midwest Meltdown,” the unbelievable true story behind the 2012 Richmond Hill explosion. What first appeared to be a tragic gas leak quickly unraveled into a calculated insurance fraud scheme that destroyed more than 30 homes, killed two innocent neighbors, and exposed a web of lies that stunned investigators. Join the Erins as we unpack how a tight-knit neighborhood became the center of one of Indiana's most shocking criminal cases, discuss the documentary's storytelling choices, and, as always, share our own reactions along the way. Grab your favorite snack, double check that your neighbors aren't plotting anything catastrophic, and come hang out with us for Episode 222 of Go Doc Yourself.

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  Episode #221

  Episode 221 - Heroin(e)

  Jul 22, 202640 min

  Episode 221 finds the Erins heading to Huntington, West Virginia for "Heroin(e)," available on Netflix. This short documentary tackles the opiod epidemic from a perspective you migth not expect. Instead of focusing on drug kingpins, sensational headlines, or grim statistics, the film follows three women who have decided that giving up simply isn't an option. A fire chief, a drug court judge, and a ministry leader spend their days responding to overdoses, helping people navigate recovery, and trying to hold together a town facing an overwhelming crisis. Their work is inspiring, frustrating, heartbreaking, and occasionally hopeful, often all at the same time.

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  Episode #220

  Episode 220 - Christine Sinclair: Kind of a Big Deal

  Jul 15, 202611 min

  The Erins unite with football fans around the globe in Episode 220, "Christine Sinclair: Kind of a Big Deal," available on ShortVerse.com. Understated badass, Christine Sinclair, had an impressive career both on and off the field. She's THE highest scoring international player with 190 goals! She campaigned for wage gap reform after Canada won gold in the 2020 Olympics, which still took years to be enacted. She also champions MS research in honor of her mother. Amazing!

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  Episode #219

  Episode 219 - Maternal Instinct

  Jul 8, 20261h 25m

  The Erins join the rest of the internet in discussing Episode 219, "Maternal Instinct," available on Netflix. By now, the whole world knows the horrible crimes of Taylor Parker. Many are left wondering why it played out to such diabolical conclusions. And for what? Taylor becomes the youngest woman on death row in Texas. This is justice but it's hollow with little comfort for her victims.

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