From navigating personal loss to rallying neighbors and firefighters, Keith’s tale is one of resilience, compassion, and determination. Bob reflects on how his sons have become his mentors, showcasing the strength of family bonds during adversity. Spike adds his trademark humor and wisdom, sharing his unique perspective on loss and recovery.

This episode is a powerful reminder of the importance of empathy, community support, and finding light even in the darkest times. Whether you’re here for the laughs, the inspiring stories, or the heartfelt family moments, there’s something in this episode for everyone.

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The operation taps about 400 trees across 10 acres of sugar bush, using modern vacuum technology to optimize sap collection while preserving tree health. The team proudly emphasizes their small-batch, single-farm approach, distinguishing their product from mass-produced syrups. Despite Bob moving away from the farm, he continues the tradition through a partnership with the property’s new owners.

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We take a heartfelt look at life, recovery, and the holiday spirit. We tackle big topics—divisive politics, the media’s grip on perception, and the rise of AI—while reflecting on the importance of kindness, genuine dialogue, and hope for the future.

It’s a conversation about connection, resilience, and finding unity in a world that feels more divided than ever. Perfect for the holiday season! 🌴✨

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Bob brings his trademark warmth (and a little help from his emotional support animal) as Andrew shares what might be the ‘dumbest thing he’s ever done’. He hasn’t posted anything about it, hasn’t told anyone, not even brother Keith. Mom, Lisa, will learn of after hearing this episode!

Bob opens up about his own vote in the election and shares some candid thoughts on his choice & feelings.. post-election.

While Andrew’s reveal is kinda a BFD, he’s mainly here because he’s missed doing podcasts with Dad 🙂

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That says a lot, when you consider that for close to 40 years, people have been bringing me interesting, entertaining and intelligent people to talk to every day of the week. That was our job.

Michael “Misha” Shengaout (we’ll just call him by his artist name Misha), emailed me out of nowhere saying that he was a big fan of mine and wondered if he could meet whoever I was working with to make Twisted Tunes, as he was planning a concept album. He wanted it to have great production values.

Oh, and he had just been diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer. His reaction was that he wanted to try and make the best and most important music of his life. He wanted to set an example for anyone with a terminal illness. But he did not tell me that.

Cynical Bob Rivers wrestled with whether to bother Ben Karlstrom, who’s quite busy, with something that’s rarely great. Original songs that stand up today are rare, even though it seems that everyone has the tools to participate. Where’s the Soul? Where’s the personal pain and joy in lyrical poetry?

But, I had a gut feeling.

At around the same time, I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer too. And lost a dear friend in Alan White. As his celebration of life was being planned, I offered to help and maybe mix some live songs that might evolve into a film someday. This project has become for me, like “Misha’s” mission.

So when I of course hit up Ben Karlstrom to help me with this project, he said he was a few month’s behind, finishing up the project for “Misha”. Thanks for the reference, he said “Misha” is a great guy!
That is how we met, about a year ago.

Today’s stage 4 cancer survival rates are improving, largely it seems, to new and better drugs and immunotherapies. What used to be a projected survival of moths, now can add precious years. Or not. And we all live scan to scan. The “report card” comes every 3 months.

And boy does that change your perspective on so many things. We talk a lot about that.

Misha and his studio band are nothing typical. His 87 year old piano teacher who happens to be his mom, plays the piano. His studio band is a world class gritty set of musicians who serve every song like it’s the best meal at a ten star restaurant.

But be prepared. They are different in a “Russian meets American” vibe, which might seem unusual. Until you remember that we are all one species of People on One Planet… and every one of us will one day walk the path to The End Of The Road.

As we take that path, or stairway (nod to Led Zeppelin) what matters the most?

You are invited to contact Misha to see his blog posts, email him, request him as a guest on your podcast, and even set up a video chat.

Michael@shengaout.com

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Dan Ariely is a Professor of psychology and behavioral economics at Duke University. has been one of our favorite guests and authors since 2008, when he wrote “Predicably Irrational”. His latest book is called: Misbelief: What Makes Rational People Believe Irrational Things?

Once you understand this, it can change your life. You might even have more empathy for those who think differently than you do. Just might. Would that be so terrible?

I know, sounds like it’s about politics. It sort of is, in that it uses Left and Right examples a lot. Republicans the Democrats each think their opponents are trying to destroy our country. Doesn’t that seem odd on its face?

If you’re slightly curious about your own misbeliefs, and the science of human nature, you’ve come to the right place.

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I talked my son Andrew into a Dead and Company Show at the Sphere last week. Now we are both Deadheads, and I have purchased tickets to 3 more upcoming shows. In all that amounts to 16 1/2 hours of seeing a band I was never that interested in.

Big Surprises:

• How “Young” the audience is. This is not a Classic Rock show. The cult like following includes young (and very attractive) modern day hippies.
• John Mayer is a guitarist for the ages.
• Dead and Company don’t repeat songs for 3 nights, meaning it’s a 10 hour concert, which you binge over 3 days.
• Day of tickets on Saturday night scalped for up to $4,000.00. AND THEY ALL SOLD. Take that Taylor Swift.
• You may see Dead & Co at another venue, but The Sphere is the only fully immersive performance venue of it’s kind. This is not hype. You can see photos and videos, but until you experience it in person, you will not get it.

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On the other hand, talking about dying is a refreshing break from Politics.

You won’t believe what Joe ate in the 48 hours preceding his heart attack!

Why the US really wants to ban Tik Tok. It ain’t Chinese Spying.

Bob learns how to use StubHub. Sometimes if you wait until the last minute, you can score tickets on the cheap. Springsteen aisle seats for $108, one hour before the show.

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Chace happens to be Trans. Does that make you uncomfortable? I hope you will find her gentle sarcasm and acceptance of all people to be both inspired and contagious.

If you believe identity politics is a load of crap that will be easy.

Her story about a memorable encounter with Steven Tyler is hilarious. Standing up to a rock star was bold!

We go behind the scenes to talk about the challenges and joys of performing, pre show nerves, and finding comfort being on stage.

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We talk about his new steady (for now) girlfriend. Lisa and I zoomed with the two of them, and there seemed to be chemistry.

We talked about Global Politics a little bit. I think Andrew is a radical centrist like me.

Lisa pops in and talks about how disgusting the “Roast of Tom Brady” was on Netflix

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Bob admits that he’s never known a Trans person, and we decide that’s going to change (.. In Part 2!)

If Joe Biden were smart, he’d go on Howard Stern every week, and make John Stewart his campaign manager. If not, get used to Trump: The Sequel.

The coolest new style of movie might just be the Netflix series “Ripley”. Vinyl has come back, why not Black and White video? Watch and be surprised how much you love it.

A rigorous discussion of AI includes the threat of copyrighted works being plundered, along with very real cool advances that will alter our world perhaps as much as the internet has.

Stay tuned for Part 2 and Thanks for listening… we missed you!

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In this overdue podcast, Bob and Spike hang out with Steve and Somar. We dig into what it was like to be a RockStar playing in from of 400,000 fans, the philosophy behind the bands move to Canada, and how the song Magic Man catapulted the band to fame.

Fast forward to modern times. Steve accidentally meets the love of his life, who happens to look and sing remarkably like Ann Wilson. At first he and Somar play Heart songs as a duo, but inevitably they fall in love and get married. (Heart by Heart consists of Fossen, Macek, Heart Hall of Fame drummer Mike Derosier, multi-instrumentalist/vocalist Lizzy Daymont, and guitarist Chad Quist).

If you’ve missed the podcasts (thank you to those who reached out to say so), now that I’ve recovered from chemo, we’re back to make some more. I’m very grateful to all of you who listen.

All of the rare Heart pics and video footage provided by Steve Fossen.

Production by Michael McMorrow (He is the wizard behind the recording, production, and show design. I highly recommend Mike’s white glove service)
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We pay tribute to one of the greatest mentors in Seattle Radio history: Jim “Kampy” Kampmann.

Fun Fact. Nirvana played Lindbloom Student Center at Green River in 1989. The full concert is now posted on YT:
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BJ is still bummed that ‘The Bob Rivers Show – KZOK’ beat ‘BJ Shea – KISW’ for “Star Trek walk-on roles for the Show Host and a Listener”. Because I got to be on Star Trek. And he didn’t. I can’t blame him.

But had it not gone that way, we wouldn’t be having this insightful Podcast with Amy Ulen. Author, Teacher and so much more – Amy was the bonafide trekky and the lucky listener who joined me for the walk-on roles.

Prepare for Warp Speed!

Live long and prosper 🖖

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They started working together just out of high school. Bob went on to a lifelong career hosting mornings. Pete Salant launched a #1 station in New York City, and became one of the top programming consultants in the country.

Along with Ed Kelly, we reminisce, but also celebrate the talent of today. Although the business has changed dramatically, there are so many great radio shows and podcasts to choose from. It’s a good time to be a listener and fan!

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Tami never rests. She has a new book out, “Fall Color Hikes: Washington“.

We delve deeper into the rewards of becoming one with nature on the trails. And also snakes, bears, and other wild animals.

My cohost for this podcast is filmmaker author, lifelong friend and hiking buddy Steve Stockman. You’ll like his dry sense of humor and his book and video course “How To Shoot Video That Doesn’t Suck”.

These pop up podcasts are a bright spot for me these days, as some of you know I’m getting some chemo treatments to keep the big C at bay. It’s all good, we all know someone going through it… So if I seem a little fatigued and leaning back in my chair, or miss a week, that’s why.

Kudos to Michael McMorrow productions and our beloved David Lee for the stellar work adding graphics and postproduction to make these latest interviews shine.

Enjoy. And thank you for watching and listening.

Bob

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Bob Spike and Joe share latest what’s going in our lives…

The Jack and Spike show pairs our legendary cohost and friend will a brilliant young talk host named Jack Stine. Jack seems to have an encyclopedic memory, kind heart, and like Bob, a giant ego.

Downtown Joe always looks on the bright side of life. He has a new prescription that has a very pleasant side effect.

The world needs more love. (I know, that’s the opposite of clickbait).

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I acknowledge my treatments. I’ve been using my forced laziness to sit and talk with more friends than ever before. Side effects are not terrible, but it’s good to be near a couch and a bathroom.

I’m reading a book about Jesus. How did that happen? It has to do with Women’s Undergarments.

I feel guilty about the small things I’m buying on Amazon. Not the big stuff. The little stuff.

And I was sent a graphic. It could be the training manual for FOX. But let’s not dwell on politics too much. It’s kind of a “how to spot dishonest conversation” guide.

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We had planned a fascinating interview with one of the most respected record producers in Rock and Roll, which unfortunately had to be postponed.

Andrew has just finished taping his special, and he’s got lots to talk about. They tape these things twice usually, so you get choices in the editing room. Turns out night one was very hot in Seattle, and a decision was made to turn off the AC so the sound wouldn’t be picked up in the recording. Let’s just say the 2nd night was less sweaty!

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He tours the world, but lives in Ohio, in a home complete with recording studio that he purchased from Peter Frampton.

Lots of great stories and thunderous groove in his music videos. Enjoy!!

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If you were listening to the Bob Rivers Show in the 90’s and early 2000’s, you heard all the stories as our children became toddlers and teenagers. Back then the internet was a place where scientists texted each other using modems, and a naked picture might take a full minute to load on your desktop computer. We all had flip phones.

Bob, Spike and Maura spend this episode talking about our families in the present day! Bonus.

It took almost half the show before Spike mentioned politics. We manage to almost stay politics-free.

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How do we navigate in a world where every individual with a smart phone believes they are (or maybe could or should be) a global celebrity?

Is the increasing power of tech titans causing a marked decline in human kindness? We know our information is bought and sold in unprecedented ways. Have we considered how much more we are being manipulated?

Since algorithms thrive on drama, and divisiveness is a bankable business model, what can a poor comedian or retired former broadcaster do to make the world a better place?

The conversation might not be for everyone, especially those of you who think you have all the right answers.

Always be teachable, otherwise you’re a part of a herd.

The only constant is change, yet the more things change, the more they stay the same.

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Was Bill Gates the Antichrist back when Microsoft was the Death Star?

Has Jeff Bezos made our lives better?

Was Steve Jobs a good person?

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‘What if God Smoked Cannabis’ is a parody song of the original, ‘What if God Was One of Us’, by artist Joan Osborne.

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Drew (https://www.youtube.com/@DrewandMikeShow) asks the follow up questions.

Yes, Bob was Nude in one of these fables. And the true story is publicly told here for the first time.

Yes, Bob and Zip were courted big time by major markets. Why Zip wouldn’t leave, and Bob, who is a huge fan of fellow nominee Charles Laquidera, may have benefitted from competitor WBCN trying to get the show moved away from Boston. Just hearsay, mind you… but at least 3 Infinity Radio stations (Infinity owned WBCN) came a calling.

Who is Drew Lane? Only one of the most successful morning show hosts in America. He was Bob’s successor at WAAF/Boston (former KISW sister station) His 23 year reign as the #1 morning show on WRIF Detroit never skipped a beat. It continues today with his daily podcast of The Drew and Mike Show.

We are all big fans of Drew. He shares his secrets of success. From starting in the business hoping not to be fired too quickly, to achieving market dominance.

So with 2 hosts and 2 sidekicks to pick on, Bob and Drew take turns interviewing each other, and comparing Zip and Ed stories… like the time Zip had a short vacation to the Betty Ford Clinic.

Just how did huge bands like Blue Oyster Cult and Collective Soul end up playing in Bob’s Garage? That and more true stories from Rock Radio’s Glory Days.

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Despite being direct competitors on the radio, they coached and learned from each other the entire time. Bob taught BJ how not to get fired, and BJ taught Bob to let his tiny freak flag fly.

Plus there are some things from the past that BJ will have to delicately explain to his Daughter.

Anytime we get too technical about the ratings, or dealing with management, Joe will distract us with a good FOOD analogy.

Spike and BJ both talk about going from 2nd banana to hosting your own show.

And Andrew Rivers tells a joke that got him banned.

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…Because these days a current event is stale in a day or two. And the ones that stay topical are aimed at the reptilian brain.

We reveal the author of the quote: A lie gets halfway around the world before “The Truth Gets Its Pants On”.

Bob and Zip, with Ed Kelly, Web Guru David Lee, and special guest Spike O’Neill take you backstage with some candid backstory on how we got here.

Bob has just finished a book that changed his life. The “War of Art” by Steve Pressfield. He’s on our guest wish list but you should just buy the book and read it.

Zip and Ed never married or had kids. Did they have more freedom? Bob and Spike try to make them cry. Ed comes close.

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AI is cute now. An interesting tool.

How are you using it?

Will it kill jobs?

Will it increase productivity?

Does it infringe on intellectual property?

Will we be overtaken by the Borg?

Is it too late or too difficult to regulate?

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“There is no teacher but the enemy. No one but the enemy will tell you what the enemy is going to do. No one but the enemy will ever teach you how to destroy and conquer. Only the enemy show you where you are weak. Only the enemy shows you where he is strong. And the rules of the game are what you can do to him and what you can stop him from doing to you. – Mazer Rackham”

It’s similar to The Art of War. Think about what it means and how we can apply it in our modern lives.

Dr. John Medina had to say:

Wow. Interesting quote. Did you ever read “The Art of War”? Sun Tzu, written about the time the ancient Israelites were getting their butts kicked by the Assyrians. Favorite line:“If you know the enemy and you know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles.” Interesting to contrast this with you Rackham quote.

If you juxtapose those two philosophical quotes, you get the secret to success.

The Wall Street Journal. The conservative paper of record, just caved on immigration.

AI Wants to be regulated!!!

Why? And how will that go? Hmm I wonder if the laws will be written by lobbyists from the biggest tech companies?

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Spike is tearing it up these days on KIRO Mid Days with his sparring partner (and fast rising talent) Jack Stine.

And Downtown Joe is mentoring the Broadcasters of tomorrow at KMIH.

And none of this could have happened at all for any of us without YOU. Thanks for listening for all those years.

** Check out Cathy on the Sound-Off Podcast episode, “KISW, Seattle and the G-Word”, at:
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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kiro-nights-with-spike-oneill/id1300717375

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#seattlebands #seattlemusicscene #seattlemusic #seattlesound #grunge #90smusic

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Let’s admit to all the lies we all swallow…. How the continuing thirst for click bait and fame has lowered our standards to previously unthinkable low levels of honesty. Wait, you think it’s only other people who are brainwashed?

Zip always looks on the bright side of life. After years of paying in, he’s finally costing Medicare real money. So cool!

Donald found liable for sexual assault that happened we’re not sure when, and ordered to pay millions. Are we starting to see enforcement of laws on the rich and powerful? Don’t bet too much on it. Look for a settlement while it’s on appeal. Billionaires only get speeding tickets.

If West Wing and Homeland had a baby it would be this new Netflix series called “The Diplomat”. It stars Keri Russell.

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Maura was filling in on KIRO one morning. Downtown Joe heard her and the idea was hatched.

Maura talks with Bob candidly about joining a Rock Show, doing real news….

Bob reveals his motivations and why the company let him raid the newsroom.

Spike joins in after Impalers practice. We all agree that family is everything, and Spike and Maura update each other as he shares his pride for his miracle daughter.

It took Bob 4 months to bring himself to watch the last interview he had with Dori Monson.

After you see it, you’ll understand why he belongs on the Mount Rushmore of Seattle Radio.

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Comedian Andrew Rivers ( @andrewjrivers ) and Dad Bob talk about Pot. Andrew delivers the ultimate put-down zinger.

Bob has Listened to some AI Music. Even though a large record company wants to outlaw it… they have nothing to worry about. It totally sucks.

And we will all gloat over the almost 800 Billion Dollar speeding ticket that Rupert Murdock had to pay this week. If you watch FOX news, you may have missed the story.

Bob comes out of the closet as a lapsed Conservative.

And a “bound to fail” segment we call: The Lighter Side Of Gun Control.

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Ever seen any Cirque du Soleil shows? Bob raves about ‘Michael Jackson One’ and how was a feast for the senses with the incredible surround sound and no-net acrobatics. Which leads to discussing Michael’s controversies and how the Vegas show made subtle reference through symbolism. Did MJ kinda get a pass?

After talking about the ‘KISW 90’s reunion’ that Joe attended & enjoyed seeing all the old faces.. The guys reminisce about Seattle’s grunge heyday in the early 90’s and talk about the current state of Seattle; homelessness, drug overdoses, graffiti, garbage and crime.

Joe teases he has something in common with Hollywood movie stars, which is the use of the diabetic drug, Ozempic, for weight loss. Hollywood discovered this and started using it off-label, leading to people paying thousands of dollars for it. Joe’s unsure of its effectiveness on him due to a high tolerance to drugs – and cuz.. eating – a lifelong habit that’s hard to break.

BSJ get some tips how to be better podcasters/hosts from an unlikely source.. the importance of accepting compliments graciously and expressing gratitude towards others. They touch on the difficulty of balancing listening and speaking when hosting a show and how this can sometimes cause hosts to come off as insensitive to compliments.

We re-spin a great clip o’yesteryear when Lewis Black ( @OfficialLewisBlack / https://www.lewisblack.com ) visited the studio. Black discusses his comedic style, which he describes as being an optimist who is let down by reality every day… his philosophy on socialism, his formal education in drama and Broadway plays.. one he wrote that never made to stage.

Joe visits family in Tucson. Southwest living is calling.

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And she sings and plays guitar, but not like most comics (badly) Kristin has a beautiful voice and her original and parody songs will have you busting a gut. ????????????

Bob has had his first “snake sighting” on a desert hike, and just survived a week with the whole family, including granddaughters going to see Katy Perry’s broadway like Vegas residency.

Would you rather be naked in public for a month or give up your smartphone for the same length of time? Consider carefully.

Which show about terrible people is your favorite of all time, and why do you think it appeals to you?

Attorney Shawn Alexander talks about how goofy the relationship is between Disney and Florida.

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How does your Noggin’ really work? And how can you use that knowledge to enjoy a happier more productive life? Meet Dr. John Medina. Long time Bob Rivers Show guest and dear friend.

And a genuine behind the comedy scenes improv workshop conversation with Comedian Andrew Rivers @andrewjrivers

If your Billionaire friends treat you nicely, what’s wrong with that?

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Spike goes total fanboy and expertly matches Russell’s laser-sharp wit as he hilariously touches on past abuse, heroin vs. career, exploding fame, celeb life with Katy… micturition and ‘cats in jackets.’

Joe, that sweetheart of a man who doesn’t get his feathers ruffled too easily, has something troubling him more and more every day. And he is pissed off. Hear his passionate rant.

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Bob notes the similarities between the WWE and the Christians and the Lions!

Which Game of Thrones character does Trump resemble most?

Bob confesses to being sucked into short clips of provocative questions. His Catholic guilt kicks in. Should there be an online confessional?

Starbucks, McDonalds, The Airlines, and Hotels are all ruining their loyalty programs with shrinkflation.

Bob gets some good news from the doctor during the show, he takes the call live.

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Bob Rivers, Zip Zipfel, and Ed Kelly… with special guests Spike O’Neill, Shawn Alexander, and Comedian; Andrew Rivers (@andrewjrivers).

The failure of Silicon Valley Bank could lead to contagion. No matter how much you hate seeing rich people bailed out, it has to happen. Blame the banks, blame the regulators, but don’t forget the Fed has been trying to “break” something by skyrocketing interest rates.

Shawn Alexander’s family owned banks made him quite familiar with this “game” that is played with real money.

Andrew Rivers has taken a 5 day break from Cannabis… which leads to a little frank father son dialogue about moderation and addiction. We’re just scratching the surface. Dad uses and has used Cannabis again for neuropathy, nausea, etc. That’s medical, but admittedly a gummy makes music sound incredible.

So what’s moderation? When do you cross the line and become a Stoner? I suspect part 2 of this discussion is coming next week.

Tyson Chicken is closing factories, because of low profit margins. We’re all worried this will affect our god given right to “cheap eats”.

Can you imagine Eminem doing a rap about cats? We’ll help you with that.

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We remind all again that we’ll soon stop streaming to Facebook and stream exclusively to YouTube. (No hard feelings, Mark, but we ain’t feeling the love).

Zip, as are much of the public, is infatuated with the Murdaugh trial. Could the interest in the story be due to the potential for a Netflix series?

‘Dude- where’s my car?’ Spike’s got thoughts on some Ford patents, innovations and features we’ll probably see in cars/trucks in the very near-future.

Bob’s syrup-making friend was scrolling through short videos on his phone and showed a video of an alligator crawling through a wrought iron fence. Was cocaine-gator legit?

Though initially deciding not to see Bruce Springsteen in concert per the high ticket prices and the less-than impressive tv performances seen of late, Spike & co decided to go after all. He talks about the concert, Springsteen’s strong vocals, perfect backup harmonies, and his return to lead guitar playing…. The show includes seven encores, with the band leaving and returning for six of them. Bruce did a solo seventh/final encore. Spike says it’s the best Springsteen show he has ever seen.

Confused about Medicare? Other than the few younger folks who’ll stop play at this segment, does anyone fully grasp all the programs, provisions.. parts xyz? A certain Canadian is confused about USA’s Medicare. (Wait, what?)

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Despite some choppy faces, audio ins-outs ups-downs, echos… Ed only managing to make his appearance via a single comment… Zip finally getting his dial-up modem connected in the last 15 minutes – and damn-near abandoning the Livestream altogether – we powered thru to present the good, bad & the f’ugly.

Is your livelihood endangered by AI? Will we all be replaced by Mr Roboto?

Major League Baseball is implementing timers for pitchers and batters to pick up the pace. Is baseball falling victim to this “TIK TOK world” of short attention spans?

Is there enough diversity within the Bob and Zip Podcast? Is there any female or minority willing to work with us?

Spike is going to see Bruce Springsteen tonight! Will this be the last time? Spike shares just how much impact Bruce has had in his world.

Luciana Bartes drops-in to share the latest with her and Pedro, diversity & Conservative Christian Radio. Bob adds his thoughts about ‘old white men’

N5FW ish – Bob gets TMI about sexy-time ????

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Special guest; Kaci Aitchison @kaciaitchison pops in and hangs for a spell!

We’ll be featuring and answering some questions- and tech cooperating- may invite some to join the livestream.

We’ve only 2 rules: No F-bombs and no politics.

Is it the ‘end of the internet’ as we know it today? The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments this week in two cases regarding Section 230 that could forever and profoundly alter online speech and content moderation.

Bob and Lisa took a short road trip to Valley Of Fire. Lisa drove. Bob is a terrible driver, but he’s only the 2nd worst driver in this marriage. How can anyone who can drive with their knees, eat, surf the web, and make videos in a moving vehicle say their husband scares them when he drives?

Ed Kelly is a Film Star. The life of a voice actor turned film actor. Auditions!

Attorney Shawn Alexander and Bob update you on Mark, our friend who wants to be back on the grid, and come clean with the IRS.

And: Things the pandemic is still doing to us!

Dr Laura still on the air. Still a ruthless bitch.

Zip Zipfel is fascinated that can be easily swayed, regardless of facts. He watches a lot of crime shows, and even if there’s a video tape of them committing a crime, a great attorney can create doubt. People who are obviously guilty are getting off, regardless of facts and evidence. How does this happen. A question for Shawn.

We’re all dealing with death. Does that mean we’re old, or is there more death? Spoiler alert. We’re old. How to handle it.

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Bob and Lisa drive 500 miles to see the grandkids, and eat at a Chilis for the first time in their lives. A great waitress can make a so so restaurant magical.

Zip talks about things that used to be illegal. You know, like Pot and Gambling. Are these changes good? What else is illegal that could be legalized?

Ed Kelley met a lady in a thrift store. She approaches him with a French copy of some movie, and I realize that Liam Neeson is on the front and she says is anyone ever told you that you look just like this guy?

Back spasms. Why do they come out of nowhere and seem to hit 40 year olds the hardest?

Spike talks about how creativity won the day in SuperBowl commercials. And what would Jesus say about living in the modern world? Would he love paying 7 million dollars for a 30 second plug? Also, what if your iPhone was not made by Apple.

Plus Special Guests Andrew Rivers (@andrewjrivers) and Adam Brenner (aka Adam Bomb) – International Guitar Hero. He’s touring the US ad Europe ad has a string of upcoming shows in Seattle.

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Bonus round (EV Charging, Father Daughter Dance)

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The Power of Love. It’s not just a Huey Lewis hit. What can we do to make the world a better place? Are we making the most of our time? Bob thinks a lot about this, as he is in Cancer remission, at least for the moment.

The next chapter of “Our Friend Mark”, who is trying to get right by the IRS. An accountant in our audience named Jeremy Saladino*, helps people in this situation. He offers more tips on going legit. If you know anyone off the grid economically, this story. Shawn Alexander chimes in from his legal perspectives.

The Chinese Balloon. US surrounds China with War Machinery while freaking out about balloons.
“A big Chinese balloon in the sky and millions of Chinese TikTok balloons on our phones,” tweeted Senator Mitt Romney. “Let’s shut them all down.” Hmm. Wouldn’t we be just like China if we wanted a closed internet? And why am I supposed to think of China as an enemy? Is it just Bid-Ness?

Plus… Spike O’Neill floats a couple Chinese-balloon-inspired Twisted Tune ideas… We ask ChatGPT some important questions and learn who the ‘most famous Bob Rivers in the world’ is… and we can now see more of Zip’s mug!

We close with a classic ‘Spike & The Impalers’ performance of ‘Guns & Roses/Paradise City’, featuring Kaci Aitchison on vocals! (Kaci was a co-host on The Bob Rivers Show on KZOK before moving on to become anchor/host/reporter at Q13 News)

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*Jeremy is an Enrolled Agent with ‘Grass CPA & Associates’ and is active in the local chapter of the Washington Association of Accounting and Tax Professionals, a non-profit organization that advocates and educates accounting and tax professionals all over Washington state, serving as both a past Chapter President and currently on the State’s Legislative committee monitoring the Washington State Board of Accountancy to ensure the rights of members of WAATP aren’t restricted.

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Jeremy Saladino/Grass CPA & Associates – https://www.GrassCPA.com
Shawn Alexander/Attorney-at-Law – https://PositiveLaw.com

About Rush Limbaugh, his style, his brain and how he captivated reptilian brains. Of course, Ed Kelly flexes his best Rush impression muscles.. and many others.

Did the Internet kill the radio star? Maybe, but Bob knows how to bring the radio star back to life. It’s a billion-dollar idea he was pitching to Apple years ago. He’s giving it away here, for free! (You’re welcome, Spotify)

Also, Eddie Van Halen’s brain, dementia, mental challenges, and more.

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Why no one cares about classified documents, and how to prevent this problem from ever happening again.

Why you should consider all news suspect.

Held over from last week: Executive Function vs Your Lizard Brain.

Should gas stoves be outlawed?

Spike drops in.. and Ed Kelly has a moral dilemma.

Emily in Paris is not aimed at my demo, but Lisa and I are enjoying it.

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Bob is experiencing the effects of a Bomb Cyclone and Atmospheric River in Malibu Canyon.

Zip is in love with the Facebook Whistleblower: Frances Haugen. She says Facebook is “scared”. And she has advice for Elon Musk.

Spike and Joe are special guests once again.. Joe is playing with OpenAI/ChatGPT, New Years’ Resolutions. Seattle School District suing Social Media. And female M&M’s?

What is “Executive Function” and why is it the enemy of your Lizard Brain?

Positive Law with Shawn Alexander. We update you on our “off the grid” friend Mark, and try to help a struggling small business cope with live music.

We’re taken aback by the pro drumming skills of (then) 8 year-old @yoyoka_soma in her ‘breakout’ video covering Led Zeppelin’s ‘Good Times, Bad Times’. Bob hopes to meet her, learning she and her family have moved to Las Vegas.

We remember a great broadcaster and friend, Dori Monson.

Stealing Dave Barry’s humor.

Get ready for the RichCession.

Bob has a big announcement about Vermont.

Zip has an infectious laugh, but that’s not all.

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We’re taking candy away from babies, conversing about parenting today vs parenting in the old days, and ponder… is it par for the course that the parent/child roles eventually reverse? Andrew has some life lessons for Bob.

Will Trump be indicted? Bob’s not so sure.. ‘for the good of the country’

Isn’t it kinda sus that gas prices just happen to go down right after the midterms? Things that make you go, hmmm ????

Spike doesn’t want to talk politics. Well, at least that was his initial intention. He unleashes on George Santos and a couple other matters in true Spike fashion, but can’t focus because Andrew’s fashion (beautiful hair) is too distracting.

Dealing with scammer calls.. Wait, is it really a scammer? Would a legit gov agency representative chew ass for thinking they might be a scammer?

Why is the US ‘da boss’ of the world? Do we think we rule the world? Are we better than them?

The best thing about E-cars is not ‘not having to put gas in them’. We’ve the good, the bad and the ugly about electric vehicles.. Shawn has some particular thoughts on EV’s.

New entertainment ideas; Andrew floats ‘Netflix for Liberals’ and ‘Jew-ish’ (ala ‘Black-ish’) And Spike comes up with a new Twisted Christmas tune idea on the fly; “I’m Dreaming of Some White- Privilege”

Spike gets real about fam, learning his pronouns, the true meaning of this Christmas and what nearly brought him to tears ❤️

Finally, Bob is going under the knife again, and will be recovering by the time you hear this. But assures it’s relatively routine and has nothing todo with that ‘other/more significant matter’.

Visit Andrew’s YouTube channel: youtube.com/@andrewjrivers

UPDATE: Bob’s surgery went well and is doing fine in recovery!

Livestream #4 shows off Ed Kelly’s podcast studio set- and to see him do his voices adds a new dimension.

Songs we could never do today. Spike talks about how being woke would have negated much of our classic humor.

He also rants about being called a Libtard. I think he embraces it as much as my electrician Steve loved being a Deplorable. Interesting how insults lose their power when you “take back the word” and wear it as a badge of honor.

This week we add a new segment, Positive Law. It features attorney Shawn Alexander and a listener (anonymous- fake name) who has been off the tax grid for 15 years and wants to get come clean and get his taxes filed.

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On the audio podcast, we close with a Twisted Tune written and performed by our handi-capable listeners – we could not probably make it today. Plus a few Twisted Christmas classics.

Bob guests on 77 WABC New York to talk about Twisted Christmas, we reminisce about Rush Limbaugh, who was a huge fan:

Is this just like Bernie Madoff, Enron, Theranos, and so many other swindles? Should Sam rot in prison?

Bob asks the group, can you tell the difference between “Truth” and “Opinion”. Turns out we’re mostly good at the latter.

We’re a storytelling species, so everything is a narrative, right? When did narrative become a bad word? Was it when billions of people got their own hand-held global multimedia platforms and the long tail started wagging the dog?

When an AI tool allows you to make cool Avatars of your face, is that cool? What if an AI app can make someone with no talent paint in the style of an established artist? Is that intellectual property theft? Or is it progress?

We close the audio show with a set of Twisted Christmas tunes requested by our livestream audience. “Who Put The Stump“, “Christmas Money“, and “I Am Santa Claus“.

Ed Kelly is making a killing this Holiday Season, in costume. But he’s no mall Santa- He’s the Grinch! It’s a serious costume (like being an alien in a Star Wars movie).

Yes, there is an active volcano erupting, and it’s not far from Bob… he can see it on his way to Starbucks. But there are bigger ash holes on television news, and Bob found himself sucked into live coverage of the Georgia Senate runoff.

We start to talk about the “Fake” drama we’re subjected to in media land, where everything is an emergency and the population is divided just about neatly 50-50. Could it be that we’re being manipulated? Spike is having none of it, his side is right, and the other side is immoral.

Remember when you cut the cord, to stop seeing commercials and pay for just the TV channels you needed? Well, the more things change, the more they end up exactly the same. Now most premium streamers are running commercials, with tiered pricing… and they are “bundling”. So it’s going to end up like having 4 cable subscriptions!

Bob has been watching Fox News and using Twitter, something no one else on the show will do, since they all love their echo chambers. Guess who he’s following?

The preceding paragraph has been a blatant example of “trolling”.

Andrew Rivers hops on to visit with his very long hair. Dad tries to bait him with how tough it is to be a white male in comedy. Andrew artfully dodges that land mine. His revenge is when he explains to his Dad that the “Twin Peaks” Restaurant that he and Mom wandered into in Nevada has nothing to do with the ancient TV show shot in North Bend, WA.

We close the podcast with a very tacky Twisted Tune about a restaurant similar to Twin Peaks.

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Zip talks with Joe about what he does for a living… empowering the next generation of broadcasters.

Is most audio content moving to add video, as we are planning to do? Joe says yes, but he needs a little time to get in shape for TV.

And we talk on purpose about Donald Trump (something we usually try to avoid). Topic: Is Fox News depriving him of political oxygen? Is the Republican establishment trying to squash him? Is he finished politically?

At this point Spike O’Neill joins the conversation and a hilarious hour ensues.

Has Taylor Swift reached superstar status, on the order of Elvis, Frank Sinatra and The Beatles? Side note: Bob feels totally screwed over by Ticketmaster.

How to fix Concert Ticket Sales once and for all, and why it will never happen.

Bob recommends a Hulu TV Show that he was reluctant to watch. Pam and Tommy has plenty of raw sex, and yes they don’t shy away from Tommy’s huge Rooster.

Joe reminds us that he has a part in #3 new Netflix show!

We close with what we’re grateful for in 2022, and the definitive Thanksgiving Twisted Tune, “It’s The Most Fattening Time Of The Year”, featuring Richard Simmons.

Spike compares her to Forrest Gump, which believe it or not, is high praise from him!

We review the number one lesson to be learned in the outdoors (spoiler alert: Delayed Gratification)..

What is your Lizard Brain, and why do Political Ads only appeal to your primitive emotions? Bob recommends a brilliant book written by noted UW neurobiologist John Medina: Brain Rules for Work: the science of thinking smarter in the office and at home. Only buy this if you want to make your Lizard Brain nervous.

Why Bob has always preferred Jay Leno over other late night TV hosts. (We wish him a speedy recovery).

Zip, Bob and Spike all loved someone the media loved to hate this week. What everyone got wrong about Dave Chappelle’s SNL monologue.

Bob has decided to embrace “both-sides-ism”, which is saying “both sides lie” when one side lies prolifically and shamelessly and the other side tells smaller lies. It’s a crazy idea of course. Saying all lies need to be pointed out. It is clearly why Bob has no friends.

We talk about “Nuance”, and why many people lack the ability to detect it. Zip defines it perfectly, and this sends Spike into a comedic frenzy.

We close with a song dedicated to Tami Asars.

And why are we unable to vote electronically? Literally the entire world’s banking is done that way?

Bob and Lisa boycotted live television this week, watching a buzz worthy series on Apple TV.

We buy more and more things online, sight unseen. Like furniture. Bob and Lisa picked out something online that looked “great” in the photos. Some of you who’ve tried online dating know how the photo can be misleading.

Bob also has a confession, something he feels pretty guilty about.

Ed Kelly gets a different kid of acting gig. He might be putting Santa out of business.

We close with Blue Oyster Cult recorded in Bob’s Garage in the early 90’s.

Canada freezes gun sales, so do we care?

Starbucks is the McDonalds of Coffee.

Amazon has a new season of the popular show Bosch, with a twist. It has commercials! Bob is surprised that he and Lisa don’t mind. Are commercials the future of streaming tv?

Ed reminisces about his stay at Casa De Rivers. Why Bob and Lisa moved to Las Vegas, and why they love it.

If you label something as milk, should it come from something that has teats?

Zip warns us to look out for Javelinas.

Spike has paid rent on a storage unit for a million years. They finally got rid of it, sort of.

We close with a rare recording: Randy Bachman playing ‘Taking Care of Business‘ live in Bob’s Garage.

Tami Asars has completed about 1,800 miles of the 2,200 mile Appalachian trail, and is she getting tired?

Ed gets stranded at an airport. Does his version of events sound plausible? We’re taking an informal poll.

Some people don’t respond well to text. Not mentioning any names, Zip.

Algorithms and Data collection are sometimes wonderful, but remember they are a business model… Is Bob paranoid or are they really out to get you (to buy shit)?

We close with a Twisted Tune written largely by Spike, and a song about a puppy that made Bob happy during difficult times.

Spike loves confessing that he burned his childhood home to the ground, and his therapist says that explains a lot.

Bob tries to figure out why he and Lisa are nomads, having moved into their 10th home in 40 years.

Turns out we are all listening to deep album cuts these days, thanks to on-demand playlists, and rediscovering great songs we’ve forgotten is one of the benefits.

Bob hears a Jethro Tull song that sounds remarkably like one of the Eagles biggest hits. Did the Eagles steal Hotel California?

As the show closes, Zip wonders why misinformation is so readily believed. A fairly serious discussion.

Comedian Bo Burnham explains how the world works. Buy his album! It’s pure genius.

Spike is trying not to text his right wing radio cohosts.

Is cheating and lying a part of human nature?

What do baseball and chess have in common? (Spoiler Alert: Cheating and Lying).

How drinking a beer can make you go viral?

We talk more about moving our podcast to a video streaming software platform. We could go live and interact with listeners.

Andrew tells us what “clip culture” is, and explains a very dirty sex term to his dad.

Bob wants to know how to get presale codes for concert tickets. He’s been spoiled most of his life, and now has to fight for good seats.

Why is a fat Bear healthier than a fat human?

Andrew requests a Twisted Tune, and we close with a Bob’s Garage classic recording of Possum Kingdom. Remember the Toadies?

#188 | +Spike O’Neill | +Andrew Rivers | Tech-tech Issues-issues | Grievance Radio | Washington-Lincoln-TRUMP! | Shiny Ears | Comedian Beer Chug | Lisa !$ Steven Tyler | Ticketbastard | Fat, Happy & Hard | Love @Las Vegas | RC Anal Beedz | Mental Illness is IN | Clip-Culture | Ill-informed or Misinformed? | Butt butt butt | Tucker Carlson | Alex Jones/Sandyhook | Twisted Tune: Three-Inch Tool | Bob’s Garage: Toadies: Possum Kingdom

Spike and Ed are so inspired burst into song about the Blue Ridge Mountains.

See Tami’s incredible journey on Instagram, and yes, she totally loves hearing from our podcast tribe. Whether it’s words of encouragement, or “What are you, nuts?”. Links to social media are at tamiasars.com

Concussions in the NFL. Part of the cost of doing business or do we need to crack down? Pun intended.

Let’s be honest. Our brains change as we age. Is there a magic pill for that?

The lies wireless phone companies tell, and the mysteriously always rising monthly costs. Who’s the best choice, Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile?

We close with one of Bob’s favorite comedians. Bo Burnham‘s incredible song about the Internet. (Sorry Andrew, it’s you again next week.)

#187 | +Spike O’Neill | +Tami Asars | Appalachian Trail/Blue Ridge Mountains | Alan White Tribute Concert, Tales from | NFL Head Games | BZEK- GOIN VIDEO! | Best RocknRoll Pickup Line- Ever | Imagine… | Brain Drain | Wireless Wars | Blisters, Sweat & Tears | Don’t Get This Meme | Placebos/Prevagen (Up Ass) | Owl????????? or BANJO????????? | Cell Map BS | Craig Gass | Bob Lefsetz | Mitch Albom | Bo Burnham: Welcome to the Internet

Ed Kelley says he’s been thinking about the fact that he never “sired” a child. Zip too. Any regrets? Zip’s fingers are crossed that nothing slipped through the cracks during the professional drinking days.

We talk about Alan and Gigi White, and the celebration of life concert this Sunday at the Paramount Theater in Seattle. Huge lineup of Rock Stars and All Good People to honor this “Gentleman Rock Star”. Bob Rivers will host the event… all proceeds to benefit WhyHunger.

Bob reveals that he was once a member of a cult, but he still has fondness for some of their teachings.

Bob had 2 rough experiences this week. He almost fell for a phone scam aimed at senior citizens… and met the Oncologist from Hell.

Andrew Rivers brings down the average age of our group and waxes poetic about an asteroid hitting the earth.

We close with a drinking days Twisted Tune.

#186 | +Andrew Rivers | Alan White/Tribute Concert/WhyHunger | Oncologist from Hell | Tele-Scammed | Childless/Child-Free | Face for Radio | Parenting/Unconditional Love | GF Swaps | CBT | Familial Obligations | Never Sired | Good Dr/Bad Dr/Dr FuckUp | Jokes About Nothing | Prog Rock | Mmm Cheesesteak | Sssup Ed | Take the Bottle, Jesus | Twisted Tune: Check Check Checkin into Betty Ford

This week Tami Asars is in Pennsylvania walking through land rich with history, and full of bugs.

Spike waxes poetic about driving through New England towns.

Bob has an explanation for why there was no podcast last week, and as you’ll hear… got wonderfully great news in the morning… and was then in the hospital for 3 days. So he does have a note from the doctor, so to speak.

Andrew Rivers is back, and he and Dad are ready to rumble. We riff on everything under the sun, and you get some interesting behind the scenes on becoming a comic “influencer” in 2022.

Emily Maguire, San Diego Radio Star, started her career with a backstage pass on the Bob Rivers Show 20 years ago. We all commiserate with her on her recent “downsizing”, and she artfully pulls no punches.

Don’t ever tell someone you taped a football game and don’t want to know the outcome.

Lastly, a Soundgarden inspired classic twisted tune about fathers and sons seems appropriate to celebrate Andrew’s success!

#185| +Spike O’Neill| +Andrew Rivers| +Tami Asars| +Emily Maguire| NED Scan, But then…| Andrew- Blowin Up| Painsylvania| New England Charm| Release the Kraken| Trekking Poles| Andrew Rivers’ Grammy Nomination| Post-Trail Depression| Mariners (almost) in the Playoffs| ‘Back when I did drugs…’| Sports Fan Psychology| Insect Chorus/Fresh Guacamole| Flippin Shit| E-Bikes| Costco Samples for Lunch| Twisted Tune: Asshole Son

If you knew child labor made a product, would you stop buying it? Get ready to throw out a lot of your shit.

How a “news” story leaves out most of the facts. And why.

The legal weed industry is a 32 Billion Dollar business. So why is it losing money?

Spike and the Impalers played a gig that almost didn’t happen, until a white knight stepped in.

We close with What If God Smoked Cannabis, and a Spike and The Impalers cover of a ZZ Top classic.

#184 | +Spike O’Neill | The New Industrial Revolution | Old White Guy Topics | Cobalt/Amber/Chocolate/Diamonds | Nubs Up! | Uncle Ed | Dory Monson | Can’t Quit Politics | Probiotics | Weed in the Red | Emily McGuire | Radio Beach | Lots of People are saying… | Spike’s Awesome Gig | KISW | Toe Jam | Twisted Tune: What If God Smoked Cannabis | Spike & The Impalers: Waiting for the Bus / Jesus Just Left Chicago

How many miles a day with a full backpack? You won’t believe the numbers.

Bob, Zip, Ed and Spike are 4 Old White Guys. Do you think they can find anything to talk about that does not circle back to politics?

The Mar A Lago raid, Tuition Forgiveness. Roe v Wade blowback, Electric Vehicle mandates.

Bob uses the Serenity Prayer to try to distance himself from these topics, but it doesn’t work Because we’re Old White Guys, and this is like sports, or maybe more accurately, the WWE.

Spike’s rants and energy are appreciated by all. He’s been working so hard at his radio gig, that he’s turned into a current events media prizefighter. And those claws are sharp!

We close with a Twisted Tune written about the decline of our inner cities.

#183 | +Spike O’Neill | +Tami Asars | Bears & Ice Cream | Superhuman Feets | College Loan Forgiveness | Blowing Conspiracy Smoke | Roe Roe Roe Your Vote | Docu-Gate | Stupid USA | Uterus Raiders | Assholes of Greatness | Covid- Bring It On | Digital Echo Chambers | Chemo-nomics | Pete Buttigieg | Liz’ Big Balls | Takin a Trump | The All-In Podcast | TamiAsars.com | Twisted Tune: Downtown

Spike is on fire, and Zip quietly sits there with the correct answer to every question. Reminds us of Joe a little bit, without the drawl.

Think Classic Rock songs will fade away when us Baby Boomers shed our mortal coils? Think again.

Why did Amazon buy Roomba?

Bob has a phrase to describe most modern “free” media. Dysfunctional Drama for Profit.

Bob rides the CTA and is puzzled by a depository box at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport. We ask everyone: Is Bob being stupid?

Salman Rushdie gets his Fatwah. We have a very tasteless song about it? Too soon? The song was written in 1989.

And since Spike made a joke about John Lennon spinning in his grave, we “dig up” a Twisted Tune about the Beatles posthumously releasing his demo Free As a Bird.

#182 | +Spike O’Neill | Hipgnosis | Amazon’s Choice for Robot Vacs | Music- Predictable Commodity | Minions! The Rise of Gru | Repurposing Classic Tunes | CHIPS/PACT Acts | Palladium/Empathanium | Buying ‘Albums’ | Lamestream Media | Available Audience | Drama 4 Profit | Unplanned Tech Difficulties | Olivia Newton John | Salman Rushdie | Kasey Kasem | Twisted Tune: I’m a Dead Writer | Twisted Tune: This Song is a Turd

Recorded live on an IPad in Seattle, remote to Boston, Detroit, and just past Mahoosac Notch on the AT in New Hampshire!

Tami Asars in on a 2,200 mile hike, and this week we all have a conversation with surprisingly few technical glitches! Follow her on Instagram (amazing photographs we promise). This week we explain for the tech impaired how to do that. (TamiAsars.com then click on the little Facebook, Instagram or Twitter links at the bottom – Yes lots of us are Special Ed students of tech. A millennial can do this in their sleep).

Spike talks about his new job and why his audience hates him from the get go!

Why can’t many businesses find enough employees?

Plus a short history lesson in all the ways we’re getting screwed by inflation.

This show was almost lost twice. First, the recording computer battery was about to run out, and then the file was stuck in Internet Purgatory for 2 days. Sorry for the short show and delay!

We close with a classic Bo Burnham song.

#181 | +Tami Asars | +Spike O’Neill | Tami Asars Check-In | The Sphincter of Maine | Spike @New Job | The (Almost) Lost Episode | Mahoosuc Trail | 300/2200 Miles | Playboy Mountain | Short-Staffing | Screwed by Inflation | Far Out App | Bracket-Creep | Guns & Butter | Bo Burnham: How The World Works | Monty Python: Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life

Bob takes several unpopular views on today’s crazy world, but they seem to go over better this week. You won’t believe his pick for who should be the 2024 Democratic Presidential Candidate. More politics than usual on this show, hopefully thought provoking and funny. Quick: Can you name an issue that Democrats and Republicans would team up and pass a bill about? It happened. So Unicorns must be real.

Mick Jagger turns 79 and we tell you lots you never knew about him.

Anytime you get something for free, you are the product. Which means poor people who don’t spend for quality are figuratively on the back of the bus. Most of us honestly don’t know how many subscriptions we pay for each month. Shameful, no?

We close with something very special for Mariners fans, requested by Joe. A nostalgic journey through baseball Twisted Tunes.

#180 | +Spike O’Neill | +Joe Bryant | US Microchips | Joe’s Sweet Couch Potatoes | The Forward Party | Kicker Stories/Puff Pieces | Cover of the Rolling Stonnnne | Ukraine Propaganda | Ticket Prices WTF | (Crush Your) Spirit Airlines | RINO Semen | Nancy Does Taiwan | It’s a Small Mind After All | Ted Lasso | Mick Jagger | Gals, Chicks, Skirts | iMariners | Ticketbastard |Twisted Tunes: A Baseball Quintuple Header

Zip is dying in his un-air conditioned basement. So we give you the inside scoop about what’s being done to fix global warming.

Bob puts himself out there for ridicule, and no one lets him off the hook.

Dr Fauci is retiring, but not just yet.

Memes are sucking Bob back into Facebook.

Tami Asars, the author of the best hiking books ever, is checking in from the Appalachian Trail. You can find her Instagram and cheer this northwest superwoman on. Get her books and links at tamiasars.com

#179 | +Spike O’Neill | +Pedro Bartes | +Andrew Rivers | Tami Asars Check-In | POTUS Covid | BRS- The Good Old Days | Unconscious Prejudice/White Things | Pedro Can’t Drive | End of Pandemic? | It’s Like a Heatwave | Bob on Memes | Masks.. Pfft | Conservative Radio | Dumbscrolling | NFTs.. Museum? | Seattle Light Rail/’84 Express | Dr. Fauci | Twisted Tune: Snuck Into America

People in Las Vegas freak out if it drizzles.

Ed is back, with a reasonable explanation, and then we are off to the races. So many topics.

The Webb Telescope, why Spike has no use for it.

Zip is still in denial about his helicopter ride to the intensive care unit.

Jeff Bezos is the Godfather. If it’s on one of his trucks you know there won’t be an unfortunate accident.

#178 | +Spike O’Neill | Classic Jesus | Inflation/ShrinkFlation | AR-15. Why? | Biden- Out? | Webb Telescope | Amazon Brand | Soylent Green | Dueling Dons | Sea Monkeys | Bitcoin/Snake Oil | Copper Future | Spike @KIRO | Jeff Bezos/Godfather | Bob Lefsetz | Lover- Not Fighter | Celery for.. Hydration | Twisted Tune: Dow Jones is Down | Twisted Tune: Death by Misadventure

Bob reviews 2 Las Vegas shows, one with brutal honesty. The other is among the best shows he’s seen in a lifetime. The Australian Bee Gees, and WOW! Las Vegas.

Is Ed ghosting us? Enquiring minds want to know.

Have you ever hired organizers to help you set up your house? There’s an App for that, as there is for just about everything.

Spike talks to his daughter honestly about drugs, and shares more good radio news.

Zip plans a hike to the refrigerator 3 times tonight in her honor.

We close with Jeff Kathan drumming on a classic Bob’s Garage recording with Paul Rodgers.

#177 | +Spike O’Neill | +Tami Asars | Ed MIA | Bob on Vegas Shows | Spike @KIRO | The Australian Bee Gees | Apps 4 That | WOW!– Las Vegas | Wonderland, Pacific Crest, Appalachian Trails | Thru Hiking | Spike on Drugs | Lake Mead | Boebert/Greene | Shooter’s Grill | Continental Divide | Vegas-Boston-Seattle | Bob Knows What You’re Thinking | Bob’s Garage: Paul Rogers: Bad Company

The bad news: the average cost of a medivac is around 30K.

Last week our show was published just prior to the SCOTUS overturn of Roe V Wade. With no apologies, and a few uncomfortable moments, we devote a good chunk of time to trying to see both sides, which is very hard when the other side is just plain wrong.

A ski area changes its name, Is it Cancel Culture, or just good PR?

Spike reveals the sweaty truth about the U-Haul Truck he drove cross country!

#176 | +Spike O’Neill | Roe V Wade | U-Haul’n Yoda | SCrOTUS | Crazy Week | Take it Easy Maan | 9-11/911 | Dr. TBA | The Afterlife Channel | Gary Busey State of Mind | Celery is Life | Murder- Bad | Dogs Catching Cars | Pocket Full of Change | Medivac | Round-Up for Charity | Suicide Six | Not Hatin Both Parties | Twisted Tune: Independence Day

Spike has been on the radio for almost 2 weeks… and is about to fly to Boston with Bob. He will drive a U-Haul truck to Vegas. Along the way he has plans to help our economy.

What is an Oligarchy? The answer may surprise you.

Why are Oil refineries closing down?

Quick, do you know what the Bayer Company is? If you said aspirin, you’ve barely scratched the surface.

Zip has been called for Jury duty, but never selected. Can you guess why?

And Alexa can now steal your voice, whether you are alive or dead.

#175 | +Spike O’Neill | Spike’s Trucking Gig | Closing Refineries | Weapons for Ukraine | Bayer Aspirin | Trump: Be Charged or Naw? | EV Riding Mowers | Remember the Trump Years | Oligarchs | Republicrat Presidents | Pardons for All | Creepy Alexa | DR Products | Elder Sex | Monsanto | FJB Flags | Perpe-fkn-tuity | Bobs Garage: BTO/Spike, You Aint Seen Nothin Yet

Bob doesn’t want to talk about the Cancer, the treatments, or the surgery. But Zip and Spike insist.

Conclusion. Health Care workers are saints and angels. They deserve our love even when there isn’t a pandemic.

On our last show, Spike poured his hert out about how he needed to be back on the radio. We are happy to devote a ton of our gratitude to KIRO FM Radio as he is now a very busy fill in host.

Tom Cruise is back, in case you were thinking about going to a movie theater. Bob saw Top Gun today, and reports that it’s a blockbuster.

How important is sound? Bobs son Keith actually paid to upgrade his Electric Vehicle to have pretend engine noises.

Ed Kelly is MIA tonight. Narcoleptic Ed? Find out next week

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#174 | And we’re BAAACK! | Spike on KIRO | Narcoleptic Ed MIA | Hit by Truck Surgery | Top Gun | Tom Cruise- Ageless- Net Worth | Hats Off to Health Care Workers | NG Tube | Mutha Fatha & Bullshrimp | Big Screen Experience | Sound Effects – IRL | Shitty Club | The Jan 6 Hearings Show | Living By Your Addictions | Twisted Tune

What exactly is the scientific meaning of “Not Full Blown?” Not the slang meaning.

Is taking a crap on someone’s pillow really worthy of being a news story? Spike eats it up. Maybe that’s a poor choice of words.

Bob says Elon Musk is doing more to save the world from Global Warming than any living human being, but all anyone cares about is “He might let Trump back on Twitter!”

We try to solve the world’s problems, including divisiveness, war, and what an eggplant emoticon really means. Zip is never divisive, he is the guru of that.

We end the show on a serious note. News I’d rather not share, discuss on social media- but all can feel free to share with friends & friends of The Bob Rivers Show.

I wrote a blog post with more details/comments at BobRivers.blog.

https://bobrivers.blog/the-bright-side-of-life

You always have our email address: ‘show .. [at] .. bobandzip.com’ and THANK YOU ALL for listening!

Till we meet again…

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#173| +Spike O’Neill| Musk@Twitter| Freedom of Speech- How Much?| Why Trump On/Off/On(?) Twitter| How to End Ukraine War?| Creepy Waters| Fauci Execution | China Locked Down| Pandemic Predicted| Dug-In & Tribal| Air Quality| Masks on a Plane| Poop on a Pillow| Eyeballs/Earballs/Eggplants| A Very Special Announcement| We Close :(| The Bright Side of Life| Just a Spoonful of Sugar

Thanks to the Bob and Zip Show listeners, Spike O’Neill has a real job opportunity brewing. It involves helping care for folks suffering from mental illness.

Almost by accident, we realize that each one of us has been there at one point in our lives.

One of us was actually in a Psychiatric Ward for a week. Before you listen, go ahead and guess who. No peeking!

Ed Kelly is feeling guilty because he, a pescatarian, ate ham on Easter.

What do you think of the idea of restricting Social Media access to those over 18? Bob endorses this idea (mostly because he knows no one will agree with him).

We segue into free speech, which Spike thinks shouldn’t apply to Republicans. A lively debate ensues, and Bob actually believes a certain former President should not have been banned from Twitter.

We close the show with a very irreverent Twisted Tune

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#172 | +Spike O’Neill | Easter Special | Social Media- Adults Only? | Mental Health Job | Click-elodian | Issues? We Got Em | Food With Eyes | Bifurcated Internet | Dad*s Stuff/Attachment Disorder | Censorship/Cancel Culture | Palm Springs | Clean Wiz & No Jailtime | Face Down, A$$ Up | Playboy > Nat Geo > Sears Catalog | WSJ/Peggy Noonan | Rob Barnett

Bob is on a family vacation and Granddaughters Georgia and Hazel make a surprise appearance after the song at the end.

We declare the show a “No Will Smith Zone”.

Do you know what a “Force Multiplier” is? Even if you do, you may not have thought about it in the way Brain Scientists do.

Spike shares some deeply personal stuff, and the whole gang rallies around him as he has us in stitches with his candor.

As we approach the end of the show, we play the same silly song we ended last week’s Podcast with, “The Puppy Song” by Nillson.

Bob and Spike have both been in the house where that Nillson album was written. It was also the home of a very famous radio personality.

And, in case you forgot: Bob and Lisa’s granddaughters Georgia and Hazel close the show…

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#171 | +Spike O’Neill | +Georgia & Hazel <3 | Zip’s Inner Fem | What is a Woman? | Chick Flick | Force Multipliers/Subtracters | Putin Popularity Rising | Who’s This and Where’s Bob? | Enlightening/Lighting Up | Cooking With Cannabis | Rich- Not Bitch! | Spike’s Confidence Boost | But Then I Got High | Cannabis-Infused Maple Syrup? | Knock Knock! | Mary White | Movie: Coda | John Medina: Brain Rules | Nillson: The Puppy Song

A little self mockery ensues, as we whine about how tough it is these days to be white.

Bob apologizes for last week’s absence, as he’s having a crazy big Maple Syrup season in Vermont.

Bob tries to introduce a new topic to the show: The need for more “Love and Empathy” in our civil discourse. This bores everyone very quickly, so we continue speculating about Will Smith and Chris Rock.

Spike has some strong opinions on how the war in Ukraine should end, and Zip agrees. Bob feels that a negotiated settlement behind the scenes may be what is happening, but he’s all alone on this one.

Andrew Rivers pops in, with a comedian’s point of view on assaulting comics on stage. He’s opposed.

We close with a mystery tune. No cheating and using a phone app.

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#170 | +Spike O’Neill | +Andrew Rivers | Fresh Prints of Entitlement | Will Smith/Chris Rock | Ukraine/Our Proxy War | Defending Her Honor/Curb Your Savage | The Problem with John Stewart | Appeasing Putin | Peace, Love & Empathy | Social Desensitization | Causation, Narratives & False Equivalencies | What the World Needs Now… | Sugar High | BOB’s (+blah blah) SHOW | Ed’zzz

How do we all keep up with our appointments, subscriptions, batteries, and obligations that we forget about? There’s an APP for that, or you can just stay confused, like Bob

Would you forge a document if nobody cared?

Ed has to shit in a Cowboy Hat tomorrow and he wrote a song about it.

Mitch McConnell makes an appearance, and we actually are getting along with him.

Are we at War, and do our economic sanctions hurt people who don’t deserve it?

If you think the USA is blameless, you might disagree with Bob a bunch this week, but he is hopeful that there are behind the scenes negotiations that will do the trick!

Bob thinks we need a recession (again making him seem as if he’s trying to be unpopular this week).

Are you happy that Tom Brady is un-retired?

Dolly Parton bows out of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, for now. It’s a classy move.

We end with a very silly Twisted Tune!

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#169 | +Spike O’Neill | Barr Flip | Rootin Tootin Shootin Putin | Too Many ToDo’s | WW3 or Nah | Western Spoils/Global Domination | Gas Up | Tom Brady, Again | Dolly Bows/RRHOF/Dolly Gotta Rock | No Happy Meals, Comrade | Degrees of Trump | SAD | Sappy OC Geek | Poop in a Box | Papa Johnski | Booger Lesbians Reach-Around | Mitch McConnell

Bob’s in the thick of things, making Maple Syrup – which is already nearly sold out!

Zip is back in a 12 Step program for his relapse into addiction to MSNBC.

We talk about how the media loves this story… We have a clear Hero in Ukrainian President Zelensky, and the Evil Villian Vladimir Putin.

There’s a strange sense of unity in that we Americans mostly agree on this issue. We’re so used to divisiveness these days.

Just in case we weren’t being irreverent enough, the show takes a dark turn in product branding. Let’s just say with the My Pillow guy expanding his product line, Spike has a few ideas for him.

And Spike has literally saved a family member from Manslaughter charges. True story about his brother, and corrupt Florida Law Enforcement.

Andrew has just returned from Spokane, where he opened for his comedy StepDad: Christopher Titus.

We Close with a Spike and the Impalers rendition of a classic Eagles tune.

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#168 | +Andrew Rivers | +Spike O’Neill | Donate AirBNB! | Ed Kelly->Eli Whitney: Anything Goes | Zelensky->Hero/Putin->Zero | (American) Oligarchs | Dark Bitcoin | WTF is Blockchain? | War Profiteers | Xi Jinping… Grain Security? | Stoli Rebrand | 8 Lanes of Cheap Gas | RT News/Russian Fox | Syrup Futures | Pandemonium in Timonium | Spike Saves Sir Sleepsalot | Christopher Titus | Spike and The Impalers: Those Shoes

We quote Brain Scientist John Medina from his book: Brain Rules for Work. It turns out that power does more than corrupt. It lowers empathy, and detaches the powerful from even feeling the hurt they are causing other people.

Thomas Friedman writes that this is unlike any other conflict, and we go deeper into that, as well as Julia Loffe of Puck News.

This is the first TikTok War. What does that mean?

Volkswagen says all of its cars will be EV’s by 2030!!! Zip wonders if EV chargers are being installed as a virtue signaling PR ploy?

Spike O’Neill joins in with his own take on Vladimir Putin, which has an upside.

Andrew Rivers is on tour in the deep south… where the only people who wear masks are the KKK. My joke, not his. He’s funnier.

And we’re grateful to our Patreon supporters, @ patreon.com/bobrivers

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#167 | +Spike O’Neill | +Andrew Rivers | The Sappy Syrup Show | Ukraine.. ATM | Bob’s WDK News | Sad Vlad Putin- Genius/Madman | Tucker Carlson 180 | Big Men ~ Tiny Peens | Drunk w/Power | Fear & Greed Index | Stocks @ War | VW EV’s | Comedy- Bombing- Underground | Drive-Thru Daquiris | Ukrainian Brides | Welcome to Lib-Land | War. Brought to you by TikTok | Thomas Friedman | Julia Loffe: PUCK News | John Medina: Brain Science for Work

We examine an oldie with somewhat creepy lyrics, very typical of the era.

Bob has trained the Facebook algorithms to only show him heartwarming stuff, like old friends from High School.

Zip feels awful for Mikaela Shiffrin, and the severe taunting she has endured after bombing in the Olympics. Is sports taunting cruel, or just part of the deal?

And who can and can’t come back for redemption these days?

We promise to talk about Russia and Ukraine in a way you won’t hear anywhere else. Spike and Bob engage in a rousing verbal volleyball deathmatch to prove it.

The ugly truth behind Avocados!

Ed Kelly is still Covid Positive, and stuck inside.

We close with a taste of a very special Vermont/LA guitarist named Val McCallum, playing a live acoustic track with Jackson Browne.

We also offer some long overdue thanks to our Patreon supporters, with just a smidgen of guilt for those of you who enjoy freeloading (we love you, don’t ever change). But if you like, visit Patreon.com/bobrivers

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#166 | +Spike O’Neill | Preorder Maple Syrup! | Mikaela Shiffrin | Brink of WAR! (What is it good for..) | Training Facebook | Olympic Embarrassment/Redemption | Ukraine Resources | NudeStock | Joe Rogan Win | Shimmering Pop Confections | Blood Avocados | Radio Station Warfare | Groovy Guys n Gals | Sugar Shack | Val McCallum/Jackson Browne: My Cleveland Heart

Ed Kelly gives toast to Dolly Parton for treating her employees with kindness and respect!

Dig deep behind the headlines about Ukraine and follow the money. Surprise: It’s about Oil, and a whole lot more. Would the US go to war to lift oil prices? Nahh.

Why Spotify needs Joe Rogan no matter what. Need outweighs the other N-word. Neil Young takes aim again, and we love him for it.

Mark Zuckerberg gets a painful wedgie he deserves. Bob and Zip bemoan the Surveillance Economy.

Spike tells the story of the best and worst Twisted Tunes ever written.

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#165 | +Spike O’Neill | Bob Sagat | Dolly Parton | Ukraine Resources/Bigger Oil | Surveillance Capitalism | Facebook… Learning Lessons | Your Permanent Record | No Comfort for Old Men | Age of [Marriage] Consent | Hot-Blooded/Songs Then & Now | Lemon-Pledge Arena | Non-Violent Free Speech/Spotify | EVs ETA/Tesla | Mood Paint | Square TVs | Twisted Tunes: I Love Your Breasts The Way They Are

Bob sneaks into Seattle for a quick visit and discovers the joy of UberEats.

Zip bones up on meteorological terms like Bomb Cyclone.

And we talk about freedom of speech… as it relates to Neil Young and Joe Rogan. Does calling out assholes accomplish anything, or does it just feed their popularity and bring on the Trolls.

Mark Zuckerberg tailors your Facebook feed to what interests you. So Bob wonders why he’s targeted with certain memes he disagrees with.

Andrew Rivers joins us with a joke his Dad does not like, but he digs himself out of the hole nicely and is otherwise hilarious.

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#164 | +Spike O’Neill | +Andrew Rivers | Neil Young/Joe Rogan & Spotify | Chiefs/Bills- 13 Seconds WTF | Freedom of Speech != Freedom from Consequence | Bills Mafia/Children’s Hospital | Nor’easter Bombogenesis | Re-Discovering Seattle (on the DL) | UberEATS- Who Knew? | Low-T & Beautiful Things-> Leaky Eyes | Dad Digs | Zucking Memes | Twisted Tune: Dirty Deeds Done With Sheep

Computer glitches remind us that technology is always temporary. Zip enjoys watching Bob have tech issues.

The Grandkids have covid, but looks like Bob dodged the bullet.

Spike actually defends Mitch McConnell for a few seconds, and Bob says Joe Biden is a decent Republican President.

We briefly debate voting rights, but decide to take a no politics oath for the rest of the podcast.

So we talk about the Disney movie Encanto, which Bob watched with his granddaughters, who’ve only seen it 13 times before.

Will 5G crash airplanes?

Dexter: New Blood. Spike is a Dexter fan, so how to review it without giving anything away?

We dedicate a Twisted Tune to Baristas in Seattle, and another to fellow Vaxxaholics.

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#163 | +Spike O’Neill | McConnell Faux Pas | The Deal with 5G | Planned obsolescence | Workin the Poll | Vax-e-Mart | Perverted Logic | Janice Dickinson | Elton John Last Tour | Voter-ID | Nolte/Busey- Same Guy | The Holderness Family | Disney’s Encanto | Showtime: Dexter: New Blood | Throwing Under the Bus | Twisted Tune: Most Caffeine You’ve Ever Seen | Twisted Tune: Talkin Bout My Vaccination

We tribute Bob Saget (RIP) with some of his dirtiest jokes.

Bob’s in California with his sons Keith and Andrew, who are hot tubbing with the rich and famous.

What are the rules for not staring at hot people on the beach?

Inflation for Dummies. What it is and the harsh medicine that beats it. It’s actually simple, but painful.

And it only took 2 years for the CDC to agree with Bob- N95 masks rock. Zip eschews fancy masks and leaves his nose hanging out because he refuses to let his glasses get fogged up.

We close the show with a classic Spike ‘documentary song’ about southern California, and a Bo Burnham tutorial on “How The World Works”.

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#162 | +Spike O’Neill | Bob Saget RIP | Squeaky Clean & Oh So Filthy | Monte Nido/Pinky Extended | Glancing ~ Gawking | Name-Droppin/Elbow-Rubbin/LA Style | Inflation How-To | Covid/N-95/Flying | Designated Dryer | New/Old Vegas | Tesla, Baby! | Nose Penis/Mask Sac | Present Irrelevance | Virtue Signaling | Chicken F’n Parmesan | Twisted Tune: Take a Walk on the US-Side | Bo Burnham: How the World Works

Ed Kelly tells what it was like to drive a foreign made car when he moved to the motor city back in the day.

Should Almonds, Oats, and Soybeans be forbidden from calling themselves “Milk”? What is it with humans that we nurse outside of our species?

Does Nicole Kidman pull off the role of Lucille Ball in “Being The Ricardos” on Amazon Prime?

Spike O’Neill has Omicron right now, even triple-vaxxed. And why he’s against Nicole Kidman as Lucy.

Andrew Rivers has just returned from Canada, where he learned what it’s like to be a woman. He’s at Laughs in Seattle 1/7-1/8.

#161 | +Spike O’Micron O’Neill | +Andrew Rivers | Betty White RIP | I Love- Nicole Kidman? | Interspecies Nursing | Nut Milk | Stupid People- Both Sides | Power of Kindness | ANR | Grr Line Cutters | FB Squabble | Moobs | Car Talk | Made in.. the World | Cultural Insensitivity | Detroit-Loyalty | Dont Look Up / Being the Ricardos / Being the Ricardos | Twisted Tunes: Back in a US-Made Car / Buy a Truck

Bob and Lisa are trying to thwart a squirrel who is stealing all the feed from their Bird Feeder.

Both Zip and Ed begin ripping Bob for buying a Tesla. A listener also warns of anti Tesla pickup trucks blocking superchargers.

Why the media won’t tell you yet that Omicron is a much weaker virus strain than Delta.

Bob theorizes that all Billionaire CEOs are sociopaths, yet he’s still a fan.

The danger of artificial intelligence manipulating human behavior, with some concrete examples.

Why do we sign up for rewards programs and loyalty cards? It’s the Dopamine!

Our Lawyer friend Shawn Alexander (@PositiveLaw) joins us to discuss Economic Pressure in today’s world brought on by the Pandemic. He saw our future supply chain issues from practically day 1 of Covid. What to expect going forward.

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#160 | +Shawn Alexander (by request!) | Capitalism/Economic Teeter Totter | AI- Be Afraid | Omicron < Delta? | Busta CEO Move | Supply Chain Disruption | Feed The Squirrels | Sh*tLoads of TP | Time’s a Changin | Good Kinda Stress | NFT’s Wha? | Blocking EV Chargers | Rewards/Freq Fliers | Dopamine Lollipops | Spate is a Spate | Piggly WaWa | *Being Ricardos* | Maid | Real American Douchebags: Mr Lightweight NYE Drinker

Zip is flat out ill. Bedridden for 2 days with severe cold symptoms. Is it Covid? We don’t know for sure.

And Zip’s internet gets worse and worse each week. He’s on the cheapest plan available.

The Good News/Bad News about Omicron, and why it could end the pandemic. Buckle up, gang. The latest projections come out of The University of Washington Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation.

If you’re willing to smell like French Fries and Cheeseburgers when you get home from work, you can now make almost $15 an hour at Mickey D’s in Vermont. Why no one pays attention to the “minimum wage” anymore.

God told Bob to buy a Tesla.

Bob, the Radical Centrist, that he is, says we should do away with some border restrictions. After all, he crossed over into New Hampshire to get Super Vaxxed.

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#159 | Merry Christmas 2021 | Christmas Cards/PDFs | God Said “Tesla” | Covid Tests @Home | Current Photo Please | Radical Centrism | Broadband Jones | Greedy States of America | Go Fund Yourself! | Bob’s Body – Bob’s Choice | One-Pump Chump | Vax Junky | Minimum Wage | Vax 4 Kids Sake | Free E-Gas | Twisted Christmas Tunes: Holidaze (S’cuse Me, I’ve got Gifts to Buy) / Sled Zeppelin (Oh HoHoHo HoHo)

We talk about how much it sucked to be a soldier then. And how all men were created equal, as long as they were white and male.

While on this Trip Bob rented a car using Turo, a new app that is essentially the AirBnB for Rental Cars. The car he picked out: A Tesla Model 3. It will be hard to pry the key card out of his hands on Friday.

Bob visits an dear old radio friend in Virginia Beach, and this causes him to reminisce about just how stupid he was at age 19. So incredibly dumb.

Andrew Rivers joins in for some uncomfortable conversation about his gender fluid Facebook posts, visiting a strip club, and wearing lucky clothing to ensure a good show.

We close with some good news about young people, who are getting smarter about nutrition, and a classic Beatles PSA Parody. It would be great if it helped keep you safe from Omicron, but don’t hold your breath.

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#158 | +Andrew Rivers | Virginia is4 Lovers | Founding Fathers -> Bad Dads | Stripper Whisperer | Andrew.. Gay? | Turo – CarBNB | American [Musket] History | Young DJ Shenanigans | Jonathan Edwards Performance | The New Old World | Tesla Model 3 | DIEt Soda | Mmm Baconnn | BRIC | Sponsored by Tesla | Cory Michaelis | Chuck Martin | Les Garland | Twisted Tunes: You Gotta Wash Your Hands

Ed Kelly as Morgan Freeman apologizes for words that are hard to pronounce, like Omicron. Bob again plugs Dr John Campbell, the Youtube Epidemiologist who could have saved you a lot of worry last week.

Recent news of increasing crime in our cities hits Ed hard, as he lives in Detroit. John Lennon (with reverb, because he’s in Heaven) weighs in on the violent crime discussion, ironically.

Zip asks the rhetorical question: Do we all have too much stuff?

The Jonathan Edwards concert special that Bob Zip and Ed all attended at the Black River Innovation Campus is coming out on Friday 12/17 at 4:20 PM. Bob talks about putting that show together and how amazing Jonathan’s new album is.

Spike O’Neill joins us with an edgy update about his kids, and as he’s dealing with a tough family time, the best medicine is humor.

About 20 years ago, a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame played a Twisted Christmas Tune. It was Alan White of Yes (and John Lennon), along with Randy Hansen. We tell the “behind the scenes” story of making that song.

Spike and Bob reminisce about the history of Twisted Tunes… we close with a thematic Triple Shot.

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#157 | +Spike O’Neill | BZEK Podcast -> Vodcast! | Jonathan Edwards / BRIC Concert | Spots- On The Spot | School Shooter Parents | Omicron (aa·muh·kraan) | Murder Rates, Guns & More Guns | True Cost of Hoarding | Wars Remembered, Mostly | Half Heart Attack | DIY Science | Check Your Nuts | Dr John Campbell | Alan White | Randy Hansen | Twisted Tunes: Holidaze / Clean The Cat Box / Cleaning Out The Fridge / Clean The Aquarium

Why does everyone mispronounce Omicron?.. And why isn’t anyone reporting that it might actually be a positive development in the ongoing pandemic? On that note, Zip has not gotten his booster shot yet, but he has finally made an appointment.

Spike O’Neill joins us for the entire podcast, and we have a rollicking good time. He claims he’s decided to put all his eggs in one basket. Everyone piles on Bob early, but he takes notes, and the verbal knives come out.

Is the Chevy Bolt the electric car for everyman? With incentives it just might be cheaper than compact ICE vehicles. And if you don’t know what ICE stands for, we’ll tell you.

A song that Bob and Zip recorded in 1986 is going viral on Tik Tok right now. Over a million views and climbing. Will we get royalties? Who owns Tik Tok? And WTF is a TikTok thing anyway?

BTW- If you like our podcasts with no profanity.. this one might not be your favorite.

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#156 | +Spike O’Neill | +Donovan Burkhart | Omicron (OhMyCron/Ahmicron) | E-Cars/Chevy Bolt | All BREAKING NEWS | Religion Trumpin Democracy | Seahawks.. BRB | Donovan Plane Crash Update | Twisted Tune @TikTok /WTF is TikTok | Diss’n South Africa | Ed’s Off-Off Broadway | Jonathan Edwards | Canadian Syrup Report | 3 Gov Branches: Pharma, Oil, Military | Skunky Andrew | Uber-tion | Spike’s One Basket | Media’s Conflict of Interest | The Yolk’s On You | Twisted Tune: The Restroom Door Said Gentleman |Twisted Tune: I’ll Be Stoned For Christmas

On the way to a traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings, Andrew spots a Military Tank in front of an Armory, leading to a spirited discussion of our history and what it tells us about our species. Sounds like a heavy topic, but we keep it lighthearted.

Our Pandemic update deals with breaking news of a new Covid variant being found in Africa, that just might make us wish we had a plan to vaccinate the entire world. On the other hand, it’s nice to know we’re still working on deflecting asteroids if they get here before the plague.

Bob compares the media spectacle of controversial trials to The Roman Empire’s feeding lions in the Coliseum. As in, not very Fair and Balanced.

Bob and Zip are already deep into the Peter Jackson “Beatles: Get Back” series on Disney plus. It’s fun to watch each Beatle pitch songs to the rest, while one annoying bossy Beatle tries to run the show. I’ll let you guess, but it was not John, George or Ringo.

Andrew Rivers takes his Thanksgiving Break in Vermont and our back porch smells like skunk.

Since we’re in a Beatle mood, we close with a clip of a John Lennon song that did not make “Get Back”, and Spike and the Impalers version of “I Am The Walrus.”

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#155 | +Andrew Rivers | First Thanksgiving Menu | Rittenhouse/Arbery Trials | Beatles: Get Back | New Covid Variant | Black Friday (Matters) | Muppet Vax | DART Project | Asteroid vs Deadly Virus | Mall Santa Shortage | Let’s Go Andrew! | Steve Hofstetter/Brett Druck/Leedy Corbin | Movie: King Richard | John Lennon: Gimme Some Truth | Spike and the Impalers: I Am The Walrus

Bob went electric car shopping with son Keith in LA, and test drove it. Sure it goes from 0-60 in a hiccup… but the real eye-opener was finding a charging station.

We try to humbly discuss the limitations of our human brains when it comes to statistics. We are simply not wired to see the big picture.

A troll on Facebook tells Bob that you are 100 times more likely to die of something else than Covid. We whip out our 2nd grade math skills to rebut that misinformation. Spike joins in, and we push his Trump buttons a little bit.

When you read about Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger, and Roger Daltry dissing each other’s bands… is it real or fake?

Drug overdoses hit a new record thanks to Fentanyl. We’re glad that none of us know how to get any, and that it wasn’t around for our “stupid years”.

And while in LA, Bob goes to a cool rock club (The Canyon, Agoura Hills) and sees a grungy band on a Sunday night. Aside from being the oldest person there, drinking a non-alcoholic beer, he is shocked when he realizes who they are.

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#154 | +Spike O’Neill | Mustang Mach-E/Tesla | McCartney/Jagger/Daltry | PNW Deluge/Rain-a-Geddon | Go Ask Molly | Penis Extensions/Mono Balls/FlowMax | Good News @Covid | Trollin FB Trolls | Detroit Iron | Meme O’Week | Digital Intimacy | Rupert Murdoch/Untruths | Fentanyl | Spreading Manure | Silk Road | Beatles/Stones/Who | Trump SPAC | Violated Primate | Ayron Jones | Filter | Marcy Playground: Sex and Candy

We tackle buzz words like “Triggered” “Gaslighting”, and “Woke”. We note that there are already accurate words to describe these things. But it’s important to learn how we flip each other off in contemporary terms.

None of us even know what a SPAC is, but Donald Trump has one, and it’s a big deal.

INFLATION has been rearing its ugly head. What causes it? (Hint: 2 years of rolling the printing presses of free cash, and a pandemic that created huge demand for low supply didn’t help).

Zip randomly starts talking about Tom Selleck, and we guess his Net Worth.

We are saddened by the passing of Moody Blues Drummer Graeme Edge.

Stay tuned after the Twisted Tune for a classic Bob Spike and Joe interview with the Rock and Roll Hall Of Famer.

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#153 | +Lizzy | INFLATION | Graeme Edge RIP/BRS Interview | Nancy Pelosi/Ivy Love Getty | SPAC | Trump Social Network | Palm Springs | Oil Money | Social Tech | Triggered/Gaslighting/Woke | Budtender | Special Purpose Acquisition Company | Digital Stoning | Gene Simmons/Anti-Vaxxer Rant | Donald Trump Jr. | Travis Scott | Tom Selleck | The Moody Blues | Twisted Tune: Just a Singer in a Holiday Inn

Our mission is to try to talk about things you hear about, but not say what everybody else says.

It’s hard, because we’re all programmed with talking points that support the narratives we believe. For example: Let’s be honest that Sleepy Joe Biden is now an earned nickname.

Thanks to my Maple Syrup buddy Hank for being the first to gloat. On the bright side, napping is good for you at any age.

Radical Centrist Bob gives his Liberal friends some tough love on just how bad this looks for 2022 and 2024. Spike O’Neill joins in with his favorite talking points, and everyone gets their ‘nads busted.

Ed Kelly brings impartiality as Walter Cronkite, and he and Spike do dueling Dr Phil’s.

Zip is eligible, but still no booster shot. Bob is a vaxxaholic.

We’re grateful to be largely sober after all these years, and Spike divulges personal accounts with one- not so lucky- Layne Staley.

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Heart by Heart – Barracuda

Ann Wilson & Roger Fisher – Mistral Wind – Oct 2021

#152 | +Spike O’Neill | Sleepy Summit | Talking Points | Pez Vax | F.U. Brandon | Rust Tragedy | Water Shortages | Amazon Pharma | JC Superstar | Re-Living Music | Bygones | Critical Race Theory | Walter Cronkite | Layne Staley | Alice in Chains | Bob Lefsetz | Ann & Nancy Wilson | Steve Fossen / Mike Derosier / Roger Fisher / Somar Macek | Heart by Heart: Barracuda | Twisted Tune: Obama-Christ Superstar

We read an email from a listener about Ed Troyer. We love Ed, and we love Black Lives. We don’t love the media circus – so we will leave it to the court to decide on his misdemeanor charges.

Elon Musk made 36 Billion Dollars in one day. Should we tax the rich more? It’s an overwhelmingly popular idea with the other 98%.

Bob talks about what it was like to be in the highest tax bracket in the good old days.

How much of its streaming revenue does Spotify pay out? You’ll be surprised it’s such a high percentage, but there is a catch. Kudos to Zip for sniffing it out.

Andrew Rivers joins in to complain about his daddy issues again, and he does also have some great jokes, when he’s not hawking his new album, “For The Wrong Reasons”.

We give a shout out to our 2 newest Patreons, Doug and Ed. Won’t you help us get a producer by dropping $8 a month into our tip jar? Patreon.com/bobrivers

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#151 | +Jodi Brothers | +Andrew Rivers | &#%?@!! | Tax the Rich | Twisted-Tunes Album Sales | Sheriff Ed Troyer | Record Industry | Bachelorette- Katie Thurston | Artist Royalties/Label Profits | 95.7 The Jet| Streaming Biz/Payouts | Gene Simmons | Good Ole Radio Days | ASCAP | Titty Bingo | Daddy Issues | Fav Son | Conventions, Hookers & Blow | Vegas is Hot! | Andrew Rivers: For The Wrong Reasons | The Pipkins: Gimme Dat Ding

We do talk about Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer, who is a friend we’ve had a long and solid relationship with. His misdemeanor charges are making national news in these divisive times.

These divisive times. That’s the theme of this podcast. It seems all media has a profit motive to force us to take sides, and fight each other, instead of trying to find common ground.

Be careful before you open any email at work, or anywhere for that matter. Ransomware is rampant. and both Bob and Spike have clicked on Phishing tests, and take remedial training repeatedly.

Elon Musk, the guy who makes self-driving cars, is terrified of artificial intelligence. Right now it’s convenient that machines are getting smarter, but how long before they take over? How long before self-driving cars are measurably safer than human driven vehicles?

We close with a tribute to a departed friend and artist Pam Tobiason, who sang on Twisted Tunes, performed with Daddy Long Legs, and also recorded an album with Bob in the early 90’s. See if you agree that it’s that darn good.

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#150 | Spike O*Neill | Ed@Film.. Spike@P0rn | Elon Musk- Scared of AI | Local Sheriff -> National News | Umps Gotta Go | These Divisive Times | Kiddie Vax | Insurance Fraud or Nah? | *Tik-Shok* | Op-Eds | Self-Driving Cars | Ransomware | The C Word | Digital Time-Out | Sheriff Ed Troyer | Colin Powell (RIP) | Pam Tobiason (RIP) | Daddy Long Legs: Sweet Touch | Daddy Long Legs: Shadowlands

And Ed brings “Lizzy” who turns out to be a real (nice) person, who really does work in the Cannabis Industry.

We look up the definition of Cancel Culture and agree with it. We just can’t agree on who or what should be cancelled.

Should Columbus be cancelled, or can he share a holiday with Indigenous Peoples? (Hint: They didn’t get along very well in the 1500’s).

William Shatner gets a free ride on a Blue Origin Rocket. This is great PR for Jeff Bezos… who’s about as popular as Columbus lately.

Pandemic Dilemma: Do the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few? Tough call on vaccinating children, as they are not as much at risk, but can spread Covid and cause more people to die. We talk about this without politics.

Would you let an insurance company spy on your driving for a possible discount? Zip did.

We close with a Jonathan Edwards song that was 50 years ahead of its time in 1971.

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#149 | Cast GTG | Lizzy/Budtender | Jonathan Edwards | Bezos Rocket Ride | Shatner Epiphany | Kid Vax/Mandates | Norm McDonald | Get an Awesome Totebag! | NFL Gruden’s Emails | Columbus Day | Digital Stoning | Counsel Culture | Louis CK/ Al Franken/ Matt Lauer/ Charlie Rose | Broken Supply Chains | Boston Marathon | Trouble With The Trees | Birch Beer | Jonathan Edwards: Shanty

A rousing romp through Messenger RNA, how to have Empathy for people who don’t share the same beliefs, and why we all mistrust things we don’t understand.

Bob has a Facebook whistleblower conspiracy theory. Is it credible?

And what’s the real reason Smith and Wesson are moving from Massachusetts to Tennessee?

Special Guests Spike O’Neill and Andrew Rivers promote the many benefits of Cannabis.

Andrew Rivers releases a new album, “For The Wrong Reasons”, on all your favorite streaming services: Pandora, Spotify, Apple, etc.

We close with a brand new song by Jonathan Edwards. Bob is hosting a taping of his concert for BRIC (The Black River Innovation Campus) this Saturday night.

#148 | Spike O’Neill/Andrew Rivers | Smith & Wesson to Tenne$$ee | Medical Advance Distrust | MRNA 101 | Fox@Latenight | Pitchforks & Torches | Age Gap Relationships | Un-United States | Andrew@Post-Gig-Hotel Reality | Facebook Whistleblower, Then Down?- Hmm | Jonathan Edwards | Steve Hofstetter | Doobie Brothers | Sorry Mariners | Andrew Rivers: For The Wrong Reasons

Tesla rolls out open Beta Testing to its self-driving car feature. Would you trust it? Zip wants to know how much it costs to be that guinea pig.

Social Media Relapse: Bob falls off the wagon, arguing with an anti vaxxer on Facebook. Those nut jobs are “endemic”, like the virus.

Britney Spears was robbed by her father Jamie. He’s been removed as her conservator, though he’s made at least a cool 5 million bugging his own daughter’s bedroom.

Chuck Opperman from MalwareBytes antivirus software talks about computer safety, how to create passwords, and which new phones are the coolest. He has them all.

We close with a self improvement blast from the past. Recorded at Black River Innovation Campus in Springfield, VT.

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#147 | Chuck Opperman | National Cyber Security Month | Work != Value | MalwareBytes | Wealth == Health | Add Tesla to Cart | Spinning Plates | WittyMint | That’s Not My Job | HS Reunions | Rest or Lazy | Test Drive 4 Tesla | Britney Saved | William Shatner/Penis Rocket | Chang3 Y0ur Pa55word! | Snickers;Bar | New Phones | Microsoft Phone/Fail | Cheech & Chong | You’re Not Special

Ed Kelley’s Covid was a FALSE POSITIVE, yet he did the walk of contact shame.

Pandemic news is a bit of a downer, but we are cheered by a funny clown who makes balloon animals.

An article in Time does a good job of explaining BITCOIN for dummies. And China might kick our ass. Bob finally gets it.

Spike O’Neill joins us to discuss how addictive and evil Facebook is. And they’ve been caught in the act by the Wall Street Journal.

Are people really mean or is it just “Keyboard Courage”?

We close with a bootleg tape from Bob’s Birthday Party and a lost Spike O’Neill track.

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#146 | Spike O’Neill | Blues, Booze, BBQ & Zip | Ed’s False Pos | Courage @Keyboard | Scares U or Makes U Horny | China/US Crypto | Ivermectin Hoax | Wall Street JUrinal | Facebook Files | Two-Face(d)Book | Kill The Share Button | Boner The Clown | George T Gregory | Dr Fauci | The Pipkins: Gimme Dat Thing | Christine Ohlman: The Deep End | Spike O’Neill/Dudley Taft: Those Shoes

Ed has big doings in his career and drops a bombshell none of us expected.

Bob has a humbling experience, but don’t worry. That usually wears off.

The legendary Vermont nightclub where Aerosmith played its first show with Brad Whitford faces demolition. Lisa hits the dance floor at the Savage Beast one last time.

We remember Norm McDonald, and promote a binge worthy TV show he stars in with Seth McFarland.

A forgotten hero of 9/11 has more courage than we can imagine, her story.

And could you imagine the Beatles or the Rolling Stones doing what ABBA is about to do?

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#145| Vermont Gets Along <3| Ed’s Big News & Bigger News!| Zip’s Drum Gig| The Savage Beast| Is it Covid?| Million Dollar Quartet| Norm McDonald| Seth McFarland| YouTube Knows You| ABBA| Please Welcome.. Avatars??| It Might Be Covid| 9/11| Heather ‘Lucky’ Penney| Real American Hero| FB- Cartels- Trafficking- Inaction- Collusion?| George T Gregory| Thanks Patreons

Spike O’Neill guests and starts doing a bit about a lame Catholic Church Bishop promising to take pedophile priests more seriously (It’s a real news story). The bit starts to go as badly as his press release, we bail.

Now 4 different anti-vax radio hosts have died of Covid. It’s tragic, we don’t celebrate. Instead we talk about the Golden Rule. And how a conflict of interest makes us believe stupid things.

To be bipartisan, we rag on Joe Biden. Not to beat a dead horse… but what’s the truth about Ivermectin? Bob wants to get some- just in case.

Ed Kelly joins in the fun as Tommy Chong and we reminisce about the Reefer Madness era.

Spike is having a problem with addiction, and he spills the beans about his expensive habit.

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#144 | Spike O’Neill | No Mask- No Service | Tex-ASS | Electile Dysfunction | Ivermectin/Hydroxychloroquine | Reefer Madness | Spike’s Addiction | Anti-Vax Liability | Funko Pops | Hurricane Relief | Joe Rogan | 4 Anti-Vax Radio Hosts | Marc Bernier | Phil Valentine | Jimmy DeYoung | Dick Farrel | Minimum Wage | Tommy Chong | Rush Limbaugh | Netflix: Money Heist

The Ghosts of the Presidents past weigh in on current events.

Why are people nice in person, but not on the internet?

Stupid things Bob and Zip did before getting sober. Really stupid.

What’s next for covid might surprise you – if you are ready to believe it. Bob is still rationalizing getting his 3rd shot.

And as if our drinking wasn’t embarrassing enough, Zip has located a recording of Bob singing from 1978 (22 years old).

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#143 | Spike O’Neill | Virtue Signaling | Tex-ganistan | Pandemic->Endemic | How Much $$ to Show Off? | Covid- Fact of Life | Golden Age of Podcasting | Messin With Texas | Covid News | Risk v Benefit | Life O’the 30-Something | Only Fans – Only Sex | Civility is Lost | Dr. John Campbell | Bo Burnham | Bush/Reagan | Good Ole Days of Air Travel | Bob n Zip: My Baby Does the Hanky Panky

The Vermont Podcast Academy is launching soon, and Bob will be teaching (but not working as hard as Joe Bryant).

We start with a classic Twisted Tune about the Taliban, which Zip finds uncomfortable. Ed weighs in with a surprising opinion.

If you’re about to take some Horse Deworming Medicine for Covid- please listen to our PSA first. You are not a horse.

Nirvana is sued by a little prick who’s just looking for publicity (didn’t he get enough exposure?).

We play lots of twisted tunes tonight, with behind the scenes stories of Foghat.

The Baltimore Orioles snap their losing streak just in time for a relieved Bob Rivers.

Andrew Rivers is live with Dad in Vermont, as he begins a national tour with Steve Hofstetter.

This show has several false endings, so stick around.

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#142 | Andrew Rivers | Afghanistan WTF | You Are Not a Horse | Ivermectin | Father/Son Reunion | Masks@Schools | Strip Clubs | Nirvana Baby Sues | Phil Valentine | Charlie Watts | BJ Shea | Bo Burnham: Welcome to the Internet | Twisted Tune: The Taliban Can | Twisted Tune: Grandpa Loved the Rolling Stones | Twisted Tune: Should Cuomo Stay or Should He Go | Twisted Tune: Taliban On The Run | Bobs Garage: Foghat- Just Wanna Make Love to You

We are entering the Golden Age of Podcasting, and someone should finally say this: Podcasting IS Radio (with no FCC and complete creative freedom).

If you’ve never heard anything by Bo Burnham, that’s about to change. Boomers will hear about him from their Millenials and Gen Z offspring.

Should news be free? Why can’t everything in a public library also be online?

Bob explains why “All Things In Moderation” is a flawed philosophy.

Spike’s daughter Darby may truly be a genius. She spent countless hours decorating a cookie, but wait! There’s much more to the story.

And who do we blame for Afghanistan?

Plus, a new HBO series you can binge that was made during Covid lockdown.

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#141 | Spike O’Neill | Podcasting is Radio | Afghanistan- Ugh | Should News Be Free? | Third/Booster Vax | GPS Murder Hornet | More of Ed’s Bits | All Things in Moderation | Spike’s Genius Daughter | Gish Scavenger Hunt | Twisted Tunes- So 90’s? | Dr Fauci | Bo Burnham: Welcome to the Internet | HBO: A Promising Young Woman | HBO: The White Lotus

What do the “Mona Lisa” and “Hit The Road Jack” have in common?

The Fundamental Attribution Error claims another idiot: Governor Cuomo.

Want to learn how to Brainwash people? Here’s how: Say something completely lacking in character, and romanticize it as “The Good Old Days”.

Andrew Rivers on tour with Steve Hoffsetter talks about what it’s like to start writing an entirely new act from scratch.

And lastly, Bob comes clean about getting a booster vaccine shot.

We close with the Toadies singing Possum Kingdom in Bob’s Garage.

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#140 | Andrew Rivers | FODA | Hipgnosis | Not Me/It’s You | Italian, Not Pervert | GolDang Varmint | NFTs/The Mona Lisa | Brainwashing 101 | Ideal Locales | Bobs Vax #3 | Fundamental Attribution Error | Licensing Classics | Andrew Cuomo | Bo Burnham | Steve Hoffsetter | Tony Soprano | George Bush | HBO: White Lotus | Bobs Garage: Toadies- Possum Kingdom

Our good friend Chuck Opperman (tech executive, pilot, ex Microsoft and Amazon) got to hang out with William Shatner for 3 days, as he celebrated his 90th Birthday.

12 and 13 year olds are winning Olympic Medals.

And Ed is asking Bob and Zip for cohabitation advice. Desperation?

Alice Cooper tells the story of introducing Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys to John Lennon.

And we close with Spike and the Impalers rendition of Come Together.

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#139 | Chuck Opperman | Vax Boosters ASAP | William Shatner | Malware Bytes | Ransomware | Vax2Work/Work@Home | Carve Out Your Workspace | Olympics/Skateboarding | Show Video | McCartney 321 | Fundamental Attribution Error | Alice Cooper | John Lennon | Brian Wilson/Beach Boys | Skye Brown | Spike and The Impalers: Come Together

NPR has sunk to a new low, sucking Bob into a clickbait story, and a Facebook dilemma.

An anti-vaxxer radio host is in intensive care with Covid. The press releases are full of BS.

Downtown Joe Bryant is looking forward to his booster shot, and so is Bob.

Andrew Rivers has a new Dad.

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#138 | Joe Bryant | Andrew Rivers | McCartney 321 | Dusty Hill/Too Soon? | NPR Stoop | Anti-Vaxxers | Guys n Gals | Star Trek/Philosophy | Seahawks | Covid Redux/Mask-Up/Boosters | VaxMan Succumbs | * Shortages | Bellingham ❤️ | Intent vs PC | Spike*s Job | Spike and The Impalers: *Godzilla* | Paul McCartney | Rick Reuben | Phil Valentine | John Lennon | Dr Fauci

Bob Rivers, Zip Zipfel, Ed Kelly and Karen Grace each have their unique take on Billionaires in Space!

Should rich people pay taxes- Bob reveals the number one way the wealthy dodge taxes (Hint: He is not in their league).

Andrew Rivers is hilarious, and enjoys watching his Ex on the Bachelorette.

Covid 19 is evolving so fast, how do we feel about the risk, being fully vaccinated?

Spike and the Impalers do a Joan Jett song featuring Kaci. (She’ll be on the pod soon!)

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#137 | Joe Bryant/Andrew Rivers/Karen Grace | Billionaires in Space | The Bachelorette | Covid Conspiracies | Jeff Bezos/Dick Rocket | Tax the Rich | Wealth-101 | DMV Hell | Joe Infomercial | Costco v Amazon | Kraken Hockey | Chase-ing Freedom | Challenger Disaster | Bernie Sanders | Kaci Aitchison/Spike and the Impalers: Hate Myself For Loving You

Bob is still afraid of Impossible Meat, but there’s a meat connoisseur he would listen to.

Ed wonders, “When is it OK for the woman to pay?” Is he dragging knuckles or being a gentleman?

Zip has a great TV recommendation.

10,000 Steps and 10,000 hours have a lot in common.

We bid adieu with another Christine Ohlman song. She’s The Beehive Queen from the SNL band, and a very tasty singer songwriter.

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#136 | Beyond/Impossible Burger | WTF Weather/Inflation | 10K Steps/Hours/Maniacs | Covid Rise, Delta Variant | She’s Buyin | Zip TV | Keith Elbow Rub | Pearl MIA/Here Kitty Kitty | CBD Gummy Yummy | Sopranos Prequel | Birthday Thanks | Cheech and Chong | Larry Elder, libertarian | Rob McKenna | Cliff Goodwin | Christine Ohlman: There Ain’t No Cure

Tik Tok stole something from a talented voice actor (not Ed) that amounts to grand larceny.

Do you know what a “Chumbucket is?”

Did David Letterman assault Jennifer Aniston on national TV? Bob Zip and Ed all give our completely irrelevant cavemen points of view.

Plus, a famous “hearsay” story about Martha Stewart.

We close with a song by Christine Ohlman, the legendary Beehive Queen, and soul and blues singer, from the Saturday Night Live Band.

#135| Happy 65th BOB| 128K Friends| Luv U Maaan| Less/Longer Shows?| Chumbucket| U 3-some?| Podcast: All-In| TikTok Theft| Caveman POV| Hoity-Toity Places| Twitternomics| David Letterman| Jennifer Aniston| Beverly Standing| Angie Dickinson| Martha Stewart| Quora.com| George Bush| Christine Ohlman: Love Make You Do Stupid Things

Zip Zipfel knows exactly how Jenna Bush felt about skydiving… And asks Bob what it was like to solo in an airplane.

And what do Britney Spears and Casey Kasem have in common? Bob sides with Britney, how about you?

Google decides cookies are bad and they are going to remove them. You can start holding your breath now.

Is there intelligent life out there? Government UFO report is boring, so maybe we’ll never know.

Comedian Andrew Rivers adds youth to our show with some sophomoric jokes, and we pee in our Depends.

Grandpa Loved the Rolling Stones is our Twisted Tune, featuring the guitar work by Cliff Goodwin. Note that the Stones were considered “Old” when we made that song in 1989! Yikes.

#134| Andrew Rivers| Miami Collapse/Corruption| Record Heat/Drought| Sex Clubs & Covid| Free Britney!| Blues Artist: Christine Ohlman| Guitarist: Cliff Goodwin| UFOs or Nah| Bob’s 65th| Frackin’ A| Shirtless in Seattle| Fear of Skydiving| Britney Spears/Casey Kasem| Bill Maher| Jenna Bush| Chrome Cookies| Twisted Tune: Grandpa Loved the Rolling Stones

A legendary radio and TV programmer, Rob Barnett has at one time or another worked with all 5 of us, and he has a fascinating story of how he found his current gig. Rob’s new book is called: “Next Job-Best Job”.

Oh, and the last book Rob marketed was written by a guy who just happens to be the current President of the United States.

Bob visits the grandkids and ends up being the handyman he never was.. Zip is finally watching a show that’s not on free cable: Mare Of Easttown… and Spike is taking a road trip with his 17-year-old daughter.

#133| Rob Barnett| Spike O’Neill| Book: Next Job-Best Job| Bob’s California Dreamin| Spike/Ryan Road Trip| Devil’s Butthole| Quality Fam Time| My Damn Channel| Dad Odd Jobs| Video #1| Slave Labor| Audible.com| Kirstin Dunst| Kate Winslet| Netflix: Mare of Easttown| Twisted Tune: Take a Walk on the US Side

Vinyl vs CD’s and why CD’s and MP3’s beat out superior quality (Just ask Neil Young).

Juneteenth is a National Holiday- But… What does that mean?

UFO’s have already died down as a topic.

Why Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck don’t believe in Climate Change.

#132 | CD vs Vinyl vs MP3 | Brain Tricks | Like a Heatwave | Juneteenth | UFO’s- Meh | Religiosity | Can’t Hear/See Sh1t | Drugstore Cheaters | Holidaze | Vax Card Incentives/Fakes | Pono Music | Everybody Lies | Record Temps | Climate Change | Are We Alone? | Hooga Chaka | Bugs Bunny | Cheech & Chong | Twisted Tune: It’s Not Easy Going Green

A quick poll of how many show members believe in a higher power (spoiler alert: All).

Spike returns to Baltimore, and is saddened by what he sees.

Karen Grace visits, and we all get along great. She’s had several careers besides radio, including massage therapist. Her story about one particular client is charming (the story, not the client, he wasn’t charming).

Bob reveals things that are hugely popular, that he just doesn’t get. Ditto for Zip, Ed, Spike and Karen.

A fun 90 minutes, we hope you enjoy, and thank you for listening.

#131| Karen Grace & Spike O’Neill| Higher/Inner Powers| Police On-Rest| Ssup m’Crackers| Bit Tongues/Broke Teeth| Meaning of Life| NonBinary Review| MassAHHge/Happy Endings| Kabuki Politics| Freemasons| Serendipity| Pet Stars| Placebos/Self Healing| Chakra| Tom Leykis| Twisted Tune: Gimme 12 Steps| Twisted Tune: Take Lessons, Learn New Chords

We give you 3 Covid Fact updates that you will not hear from politicians or news outlets.

Zip misses his motorcycle, and Bob and Lisa are enjoying “Startup” on Netflix, despite the copious use of the N-Word.

Andrew Rivers is busy selling out shows, no time to visit his parents in Vermont.

#130| Andrew Rivers| Non-Binary Party| Min-Wage Nah| Real Covid Stats| Re: Karen Grace| Take This Job..| Podcast: All-In| Dirty Money| Bunny Meme| Rachael MadCow| Jenny Jones| 67 Chevelle Convertible| WAAF| Vociferous| Netflix: Startup| Twisted Tune: What if God Smoked Cannabis

New Alzheimer’s medicine, should insurance pay for it?

The Wuhan lab leak theory exposed for what it is – propaganda and ratings.

Why Bob loves Vermont, and how to break 3 lawnmowers in one week.

A show you should start binging that already has four seasons, and a fifth on the way. (Sidebar: It will give you a very basic idea what Bitcoin is).

We close the show with 2 Bob’s Garage buried treasures. The Melvins, and Nazareth!

#129| Zip @Bobs| Promos| Lawnmower Chat| Cast Rendezvous| Vermont-Life| Know Your Neighbor?| Wuhan WTF| UberRich Tax Evasion| Patreon #1| Rx Advances| 80 cent Woody| OK Groomer| Bitcoin| Bob’s Garage: Nazareth- Hair of the Dog| Bob’s Garage: The Melvins- Revolve| Documentary: Trial 4| DocuSeries: 1971| Listener Emails

Zip is raving about a movie from 1995 that’s free on YouTube (Freefall: Flight 174). We tease him but it’s a great flick… Bob and Ed both admit they could live entirely on YouTube.

The Supreme Court rules on a case involving a stripper.

HBO Max: The Undoing, starring Hugh Grant and Nicole Kidman. No spoilers, unless Nicole Kidman’s real age counts.

It’s the end of an era for Zip as he sells a prized possession… And the Story of Pearl Princess, Bob and Lisa’s rescue cat.

#128| Trump Blog Fail| Pearl Princess| Freefall Flight 174| Dogs/Cats| Supreme Court| YouTube 24/7| HBO Max| TV is Dead| Non-Binary Political?| Stripper Sting| Air Disasters| Yngwie Malmsteen| Nicole Kidman| Hugh Grant| Pete Townsend| Bob Lefsetz| Mark Zuckerberg| The All-In| The Undoing| Twisted Tune: Man Who Constantly Borrows

Spike O’Neill can’t shut his Air Conditioner off because it’s 82 degrees in Seattle! He prepares for his new gig as a spokesperson for Natural Gas, as several US cities outlaw its use in new construction. We take a Fair and Balanced approach to busting his balls.

What is the origin of “Woke”? Bob googles it so you won’t have to.

Comic, Andrew Rivers has completed an audition invitation for a reality TV series. This one’s perfect for him. And it ain’t the Bachelor.

Ed reads a Patreon answering machine message. If you’re a Patreon, request yours at show[the at symbol]bobrivers.com

Our listeners numbers are increasing, Bob re-introduces the cast for the noobs.

#127| Spike O’Neill/Andrew Rivers- Big News| Mare of Easttown| ‘Woke’ Origins| Natural Gas PR| Cast History/Re-Intros| HBO Max Extreme| Smithsonian Channel| Series FOMO| HydroPower Dams| Fracking| WSJ| Why the Mask?| The Bachelorette| Naked Survivor| Kate Winslet| Twisted Tune: *ADD*

Bob shares it feels like traveling as the Pandemic is winding down. Today’s CDC numbers make it clear that the emergency is coming to an end in the good old USA, but you should still be careful.

And how loyalty programs rope you in (you’re special!) and then let you down (deflation of your point portfolio).

Ed volunteers free phone answering messages for all Patreon supporters, and we demo a few.

#126| Show- Fail| CDC #’s| Oil ❤️’s Climate?| EVs/Infrastructure| TICKS! ????| Ed Ans@YourPhone| Tesla| Loyalty Programs- Pfft| Points & Perks| Webpages R4 Boomers| Portfolios| Man Caves| American Entitlement| Thai Food OMG| Dr. Fauci| Morgan Freeman| Twisted Tune: Al Gore’s Traveling Global Warming Show

The end of the Pandemic is nigh, and Bob makes a confession.

The upside and downside of living in the USA. What does your income rank in the USA? What percentile? Now compare with the world and see how lucky we are.

How do you decide who to block on social media?

Spike makes up songs on the spot and Ed adds another half dozen characters to the cast on this nearly 1 3/4 hour podcast.

We recommend a Podcast, hosted by smart rich guys, and a documentary about the Opioid epidemic.

We close with listener reactions to our right wing talk host guest Karen Grace – a few kudos and some nega-dittos.

We read some listener emails, and we’re grateful for your listenership.

Email us anytime: show(at symbol)bobandzip.com

#125| Spike O’Neill| @HomeBodies| Thas News?| Dunning-Kruger| Bitcoin WTF| UnFriends| Karens| Cognitive Bias| Old White Men| Can’t Fix Stupid| Mediocrates| How U Rank?| WeSuck@Pandemics| Militias| CryptoCurrency| BlockChain| All-In| BrainSuds| Karen Grace| Danny Bonaduce| Demi Lovato| Mitch McConnell| Tom Brokaw| Twisted Tune: I’m on Antidepressants
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Moments in radio broadcasting when told “Stop talking about THAT, right NOW!”

Zip has trouble sleeping, and is considering dipping his toe in the water at a local dispensary. He asks Ed Kelly for advice (Ed’s main squeeze Lizzy is a Budtender). The secret password is: “Indica”.

Spike talks about his job, working PR for the natural gas industry.

And Bob has to look up what “non-binary” and “synthetic beets”.

Karen Grace| Spike O’Neill| Demi Lovato| CBD/THC/ZZZ| Bill Gates| Ford E-F150 Lightning| Microdosing| Indica| Coffee-Coke| Budtender| Non-Binary| Work Going Remote| Freelancing| Gas Sherpa| Scrolling Sickness| Matty Matt Siegel| BJ Shea| The Buzz| Twisted Tune: What if God Smoked Cannabis| #124

Bob is still bugged about the Bill and Melinda divorce. We are all suspicious of news stories where “sources say” that Melinda is peeved about Bill meeting with Jeffrey Epstein 10 years ago. Is that just clickbait on old news?

Bob talks about how to negotiate a good deal on almost anything. Except that when you know you have no leverage, just pay up.

A rock star inquired about purchasing a vintage microphone from Bob. We can’t tell you who (you’ll probably guess), and it did sell to someone else.

#123| Spike O’Neill| Goin Maskless| Bill and Melinda| Get Off My Lawn!| Cant Fix Stupid| Thing U Should Never Pay For| Negotiation 101| Unfettered Capitalism| Sources Say..| Telefunken U47| If Clicks- It Sticks| Bill Gates| Jeffery Epstein| Elon Musk| Dr John Campbell| Paul Anderson| Twisted Tune: You Gotta Wash Your Hands

Speaking of Icebergs, have you seen “Mare Of Easttown” yet? It’s Kate Winslet’s dark drama about a murder investigation in a small town in Pennsylvania. Ed saId Kate Winslet is unrecognizable. The Oscar Winning actress says: “Yeah, I am older. I look like crap sometimes. I do not want to play roles that feed into anything unattainable anymore. I’m done with that.” Thumbs up so far.

Believe it or not, a major recording artist sang a song for Bob & Zip today.

We also ponder the fact that some of today’s issues also existed 150 years ago. History repeats.

As always, thank you to our Patreon supporters – Patreon.com/bobrivers

#122| Worcester-MA| Free Shit| Tinfoil Bob| The Woo Sox| Healthy Greens| Popeye| Insecurities| Rule by Fear| Skydiving| Age Gap| Karen Grace| James Taylor| Kate Winslet| Mare Of Easttown| Twisted Tune: Snuck Into America| Twisted Tune: Aint Done Much About the Debt| Cant We All Just Get Along?

Lisa makes a brief appearance, and her memory is intact.

Bob wonders if the podcast is going to tarnish his “good dad” image, and we reminisce that all of us had tough fathers. Ed’s dad was a rolling stone, as in “wherever he laid his hat was his home”.

Spike turned Bob on to a “recreational drug” years ago (not what you think), and Zip has the skinny on how to get it cheap.

A shout out to Patreon supporter Neil Scott, of RecoveryCoastToCoast.com… your comments and ideas are very much appreciated.

#121| Spike O’Neill| Lisa Rivers| Mothers Day ❤️| Swap GFs| Power of Facebook, Fear-Of| Boner Pills| Trump @FB| Dad: The Good Bad Ugly| The Split| Medicare| GoodRX| Neil Scott/RecoveryCoastToCoast.com| Twisted Tune: My Prescription| Twisted Tune: Most Caffeine You’ve Ever Seen

Scientific study says that the street drug “Molly” may have a therapeutic medical use for sufferers of PTSD. This causes Bob to literally flash back to high school, where he took whatever was handed to him, back in the day.

Comedian Andrew Rivers explains why he’s suddenly become fodder for the national tabloids.

And Bob and Zip make a prediction that will be provably wrong by the time you read this. Tell us what you think anytime, show[the at sign]bobandzip.com

#120| Andrew Rivers @Tabloids| Narcoleptic Ed| Japaninmation| Conventions & Strip Clubs| Molly/MDMA| Real Covid Numbers| Tinder/Grindr| Katie Thurston| Bachelorette| Trump @FB| Bill & Melinda Gates Divorce| Whossat on Whatsat Show?| Legal Trippin| Motorcycles| Sons of Anarchy| Twisted Tune: Asshole Son

Do you sell things online? Zip and Ed have tips on how to keep yourself safe, Bob tells you how he negotiates, and how to decide what to get rid of.

Turns out the new John Stewart movie “Irresistible”, on HBO Max is not what you’d expect. The joke is mostly on “Woke” elites, and it’s very pro “Rural America”.

Ahead of a follow up with Cessna 182 Pilot Donovan Burkhart regarding his ‘unscheduled water landing‘, we talk a little about the San Juan Islands in Washington State, comparing them to say, Martha’s Vineyard, where JFK JR did not have a successful water landing.

Bob reflects on the time his airplane made a crash landing!

And Andrew Rivers is adjusting to changing times as comedy clubs around the country begin to open up, and Trump jokes fade into the rear view mirror.

Also, we read letters from listeners, who remind us to give out the email address more often: show[at symbol ya know]bobandzip.com

Most of us have a love/hate relationship with memes, so tonight we give an award to the “Meme Of The Week”.

Spike’s rescue dog turned out to be a “Cujo” understudy. Grandma almost got mauled.

MTG vs AOC. Will it happen?

Listener response to Episode #116.. Bob’s friend ditching his airplane in the chilly waters off the San Juan Islands.

The show concludes with examples of Twisted Tunes that would be politically incorrect if done today. Specifically mocking people who died doing something they love.

But first up, a lighthearted 15 minutes with comedian Andrew Rivers, who is celebrating the legality of our newest national holiday “4/20”.

Lisa has become her own multimedia social network- using her Iphone to share video in an unusual way. Does anyone else do this?

Andrew Rivers gets the Vaccine, starts dating, and after a drought, begins drinking in moderation.

Special guest Lawyer Shawn Alexander talks about the pandemic shoe that is about to drop.

Be forewarned: We bore you with some Science, though we do acknowledge and respect your right to get Herd Immunity the old fashioned way.

It’s hiking season, which is the same as every other season to Zip and Ed, but Bob has deep thoughts in the woods.

We answer an age old question: What else does a Bear do in the woods?

Ed is the #3 voice actor in the country according to an industry trade publication. We are proud.

The three hardest words for a human being to say, repeat after us.

And several online scams you should watch out for.

Hidden gem at end of Podcast. 2 Lost Spike and the Impalers recordings, one from a practice session featuring Dudley Taft, direct descendant of a US President (Google it), and the other a live recording at Snoqualmie Casino 2009.

Things Trump said that were true, and why Biden is stealing his best ideas.

Ed gets a Canadian Holiday off that we do not get here in the USA.

The third party Presidential Candidate who got the most votes in US History, by far. Bob voted for him.

Just how effective are vaccines, really? Why the info out there is so confusing.

Bob doesn’t recommend these 2 shows, but he and Lisa are enjoying them.

Hear his take on news bias, and even one issue where he totally agrees with Fox News, which I think makes it at least a little chilly in Hell.

Are you a motorboat-er or a sailboat-er? And we ain’t talkin bout watercraft.

Zip finally has a vaccination appointment! More topics are coming from our Patreon supporters, and you!

We welcome your input or topic ideas anytime. Show[at]BobandZip.com

We rag on Health Care a bit. Have you noticed between interns, assistants, forms to fill out, and the waiting room, that the time you spend with an actual Doctor has declined dramatically?

A shout out to YOU – our audience – we’re grateful to have you on our Yellow Brick Road.

Who are the biggest Hypocrites in History? Some will surprise you.

Andrew Rivers has big news about someone he slept with (Well, almost).

And GUNS!– we go there.

Ed Kelly is a world renowned voice actor who specializes in Video Game characters, and we talk about what these games teach our children.

Bob gets a Covid test- it’s probably nothing. And we have a fool proof plan to get anti-vaxxers in line.

Things once free, now cost.. and once cost, now free. What comes to mind?

Does unemployment insurance make you lazy?

We’ve introduced a new rule on the show: Try not to sound like you learned everything from Memes. It’s harder than you think. If the Meme alarm goes off, we are required to go in depth about our feelings.

Zip wants to find a business opportunity that will allow him to be a sponsor on the Podcast (like Bob & Lisa’s Maple syrup, available at BobRivers.blog)

Spike and Joe preview a new song; *Should Cuomo Stay or Should He Go?* (52:18)

Zip and Ed force Bob to talk about Maple Syrup… available at BobRivers.blog.

We pay Tribute to Larry King and Bob’s Mom, who both told him God gave you two ears for a reason.

Zip still patiently waits for a vaccine, and Ed’s GF drives a Smart Car – which he claims would be very safe in a crash (Maybe with Matchbox Cars?).

Plus, Spike & The Impalers’ [seriously kick-ass] cover of *Eruption/You Really Got Me* (1:20:18)

Drummer Jeff Kathan got his second Covid shot and it brought on a fever of 102.5. He still hits his drums hard, and decides to do some shots with Andrew Rivers. Rimshots that is…

Gomer Pyle is good friends with Ed Kelly, and surprisingly tech savvy, LMFAO.

Andrew Rivers is touring all the Red States with no-mask mandates. That’s where the open Comedy Clubs are.

Lisa gets vaccinated, Bob makes an appointment, and Zip seems unconcerned like he’s procrastinating getting an oil change for his car!

We have a special guest who is a solid IT professional. Chuck Opperman works at Malware Bytes, and talks about how dangerous these cyberattacks really are, plus some great perspective on his time with Microsoft and Bill Gates.

Spike is going to school, excelling in every subject except one. And Joe finally gets his first Covid shot.

We interview one of rock’s great saxophone players, Deric Dyer (Tina Turner, Joe Cocker), and play what may be the catchiest song of the year. It’s a musical collaboration called “Hope”, by Perfect Strangers. It will lift your spirits… and after a few spins, it will play nonstop.

Can we cancel the phrase “Cancel Culture” instead of Dr Seuss?

Beware the Ides of March… an expression we still use without knowing why.

Plus a beautiful recording of a Canadian Acapella Group singing along with the CPAC National Anthem.

God Bless everyone!

Ed’s doorman is hitting on his girlfriend, Zip has a right wing sister and they each think the other is brainwashed. This causes Spike and Ed to do dueling Dr Phil impressions.

Ed got his first shot today. It took hours. Bob went through hell signing Lisa up, and Joe is considering driving 100’s of miles for a vaccine.

Plus, there’s a new brand of pet food that cats and dogs go crazy over.

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Tin Foil Bob believes in only the real conspiracies, and does not like the term “Woke”.

Zip has always had a Porn-stache, he explains why.

We read letters from listeners, who pull no punches about what they like and don’t like.

Why can some people get away with chain smoking into their 80’s? Is it just winning the DNA Lottery?

And we’ll give you a taste of the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame nominee you’ve never heard of, who deserves the honor.

Andrew Rivers performing in Seattle all weekend, check his website andrewjrivers.com for tickets.

The Jeep Cherokee is the next Cancel Culture target.

Texas has seceded from the power grid.. and how far would you go to get vaccinated?

We close with a cultural warning for old white guys, and some nice feedback from our Patreon supporters!

We’ll be reading listener letters on Friday!

Speaking of kids, Andrew calls from the broom closet of Tacoma Comedy Club.

Bob and Zip talk about our own battles with substances and mixed feelings about Rush Limbaugh.

And Ted Cruz, who is just tap dancing on political landmines in real time.

We close the show with Spike and the Impalers classic rendition of Eruption/You Really Got Me.

Bob bought a 1947 Ford once, not realizing that antique cars should belong to someone who knows how to fix cars.

Rick Lovrovich of Apple Jam is our special guest… performing this weekend at a virtual Beatles Convention.

Spike just took on a job that makes him sound like a Republican… and Joe wants us to record a song about teachers needing vaccinations. It’s a tall order, since we need a choir of kids to sing it. Stay tuned.

We try to cover as much inside baseball as listeners have requested, plus the behind the scenes story of her silly viral video clip that made the internet explode. Try to play along and draw a cannon, while we relive it. There’s also the very touching story of her journey to motherhood.

Bob and Zip examine Justin Timberlake’s apology. Should we cut him some slack?

Andrew Rivers joins in from a Marriott Hotel in Oklahoma, where he’s planning his television debut on the Bachelorette.

Lisa makes a rare appearance with motherly advice.

And a triple shot of Kaci singing with Spike & The Impalers!

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And why not a little more of Spike & The Impalers, featuring Kaci on the vocals..

But don’t touch that dial, you’ll love Spike’s parody of Bruce Springsteen talking about his Superbowl Commercial.

Joe is about to head back to full time in person teaching- damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!

And we plug a Mom and Dad with their own YouTube channel: The Holderness Family.

Zip is having trouble with Verizon customer support, if you could call it that.

Andrew Rivers thinks his Ex is about to be kicked off The Bachelor.

We close with the most viewed Twisted Tune of All Time.

We’re trying to wean ourselves from Politics, not very successfully. Anyone else trying to quit cold turkey?

Spike solves the “teen” taser problem, and Joe describes his iron-clad Covid avoidance strategy.

And Big news: Kaci will be on the podcast soon.

GM changes its logo, and says it’s going to go all electric right away… as in 2 decades from now. This has combustion engine lovers feeling jilted.

Andrew remembers when his dad taught him a valuable lesson.. And Spike needs a dog to cheer him and Melissa up.

We welcome new Patreon supporters, and close with a classic Blue Oyster Cult live recording from Bob’s Garage.

A show Bob highly recommends on Apple TV, “For All Mankind”. It’s a different kind of historical drama. What if the Russians landed on the moon first?

Plus Spike and Joe riff on Tom Brady and the need for more Internet.

And we shout out this week to many of our long term Patreon supporters… special features coming soon for those of you who sign up.

Dr Fauci joins in as he can finally speak his mind…. and we are adjusting to the new political landscape as President Biden takes over. Do you think he has trouble sleeping?

Spike’s new Twisted Tune gets a spin, comedian and Covid Super-spreader Andrew Rivers makes a gentle dead grandma joke. It’s not as bad as it sounds.

Ed has his harmonica, and we can’t help but sing.

A mega merger has created the world’s 4th largest car company: Stellantis.

Just when we were hoping to be less divisive, the Vaccination Envy has begun.

Downtown Joe weighs in (literally) on why he should be vaccinated pronto, and Spike does a sketch that literally has tears streaming down our faces.

Bob explains why he easily relates to very stupid people.

And Andrew Rivers is having fun watching his “Ex” on The Bachelor. Why he thinks she will win.

Several Gorillas test positive for coronavirus at the San Diego Zoo… you won’t believe what’s next.

We interview a business owner who is struggling to stay afloat in these crazy times.

Bob tries at least 6 times to remind everyone that we are supposed to be the “United” states of America and gets shouted down each time [sigh]. Too soon, I guess.

We are grateful for your support on Patreon and recording the first new Twisted Tune for 2021 for Friday’s show

God drops in. Actually 2 different Gods.

Andrew Rivers wrote a joke that Bob thinks is brilliant- and scary. And a girl he met on Tinder is now starring on the Bachelor!

Greatest Twisted Tune about Georgia ever.

Remember the fake news story about finding a dead Bigfoot? Those were the good old fake news days.

Your support on Patreon will help us bring back Twisted Tunes in 2021. It’s what America needs.

We start with the strange story of a very famous actress. She’s beautiful, successful, rich, and you’ve probably seen her on a dozen great shows. Bob and Lisa currently binge-watching one of them, so Bob googled her- and was SHOCKED by what he found.

Is social media evil? Ever see someone complain about Facebook- on Facebook?

Toying with a Twisted Tune about Georgia. Any lyrics come to mind??

And we all lay down our near term predictions for the crazy weeks ahead.

Keith has a neighbor so famous that he’s got Billions of YouTube views and has played on the Super Bowl Halftime Show, but Keith did not know that, and since it’s not a Classic Rocker of course Bob Zip and Ed wouldn’t know his work either. Can you guess?

Andrew and our 3 year old granddaughter Georgia do know who he is. Some stories of drugs past present and future, and what it’s like for bachelor Andrew to play with his nieces.

The Rivers Males like to fling a little mud at each other- it’s a sport.

Some gratitude that 2020 is almost gone, and perspective on Covid-19.

There’s a new mutation of Coronavirus in the UK, but Bob has next week’s news this week (Don’t look under the bed).

And Spike and Joe hang for a few tips on Christmas Shopping. 

Check out our first (rough and unpolished) publish test #1.. with Andrew Rivers & Spike O’Neill .. and special guest, *Dr. D. Mentia*!

We’ll be squishing bugs and refining our process flow

There’s a new psychological disorder sweeping the nation, and prominent professor of human interaction Dr Dean Menchia explains how you can spot the signs.

Big news for the Podcast, with video coming soon (Don’t worry, you can still close your eyes if you don’t want to see us), and Spike and Joe as regular guests.

Andrew Rivers talks about how history repeats itself!

It gets wild in the 2nd half, as Spike and Joe reunite.

Joe went ‘Tee Vee’ shopping for his Dad (Joe’s 10 year old set still works “Just Fine”).

We’re working on new Twisted Tunes, and much appreciate your support at patreon.com/bobrivers

Should Facebook Social Media Monopoly be broken up? We harken back to both AT&T and Microsoft antitrust cases.

Andrew Rivers is back to staying home during the 3rd wave, and has a lot to say about vaccines.

And Spike O’Neill sings a brand new tasteless Christmas Parody.

Big news, by the way: Downtown Joe Bryant joins us next Tuesday!!

Zip’s dog interrupts the Podcast to show who’s really in charge at his house.

Spike O’Neill visits as the 80m year old British Woman receiving the first Coronavirus Vaccine!

We close with 2 classic Spike O’Neill Twisted Tunes (A Bob Dylan parody, and a song about Princess Diana)

Plus, a realistic timetable for when you might really get the vaccine.

Zip is so impressed with the NFL fake crowd noises… forget Fake News, we’re all bamboozled by “Fake Boo’s”.

Our Lawyer friend Shawn Alexander visits from Orcas Island to talk about “Pardons”, and why lawyers can’t exactly lie.

Comedian Andrew “What, Me Worry About Covid?” Rivers checks in from Oklahoma.

It’s Zip’s Birthday- Dr Fauci personally wishes him many more. What’s te best thing an electronic device has ever said to you?

Ed has taught Alexa to say “You’re Welcome” and Bob got good vibes from a talking speed limit sign.

Spike joins us to play verbal ping pong, and he’s on fire.

We close with a remembrance of a long time listener, who holds the distinction of starring in both a classic adult film and a broadway musical (Jesus Christ Superstar, no less). He also sang a few Twisted Tunes. The late Johnny Keyes.

Plus Spike and the Impalers live performance of “Georgia On My Mind”.

Special treat for the first five to listen to the end: A free Twisted Christmas APP (iPhone only). It’s our Post Turkey pow wow.

Bob is talking politics with a hard core right wing friend again. We’ve already dialed back the divisiveness.

Dr Fauci reminds us that he’s more irreverent than we see on TV.

How George Washington cooked the first Thanksgiving meal- and why it was in February.

Andrew and Keith drop in from Los Angeles, where they just ran into Jay Leno. Andrew reveals some of the “best” advice I ever gave him.

Morgan Freeman and Ed Kelly salute the great American Bird of tradition.

Politics has started to take a back seat, for some of us. Spike O’Neill still needs to spit some Joe Pesci poison out, though.

And Spike’s getting involved with a startup company making a product you’ll all want to own.

Note: Tune into the show Friday to learn about our Twisted Tunes and Twisted Christmas APPS!

Not too serious, since we’re visited by the Ghost of Regis Philbin.

None of us really know what a messenger RNA Vaccine is… Bob has some basic info he found on the Internet. Mitch McConnell drops in to tell us how he became wealthy

And comedian Andrew Rivers visits to promote his latest YouTube Comedy Special.

Bob is reading Breitbart a lot, and found a completely factual article with very little spin.

Did you know Dolly Parton helped develop the Covid Vaccine? Is it time to horde supplies again?

And of course, the Trump sport of claiming without evidence that the election was rigged continues… it’s like the last 30 seconds of an NBA game with a barrage of Hail Mary 3 pointers from half court. You can’t look away. But the other team is up by about 300,000 points.

We take you back to the future. It’s late 90’s and remember how scared we were back then about Y2K?? Hear some audio that will blow your mind; Donald Trump on Jay Leno, 1999

And Buckle-Up.. Andrew Rivers and Spike O’Neill hang for the 2nd half of the show!

The spirit of Walter Cronkite visits, to remind us of a time when news was polite.

We look on the bright side… no person has engaged more of our citizens in their right to vote… without winning.

Bob on accounts from Ann Wilson’s book (Kicking and Dreaming).. regrets past ‘Morning DJ’ references

Spike O’Neill almost doesn’t show, but rewards us in the end with his visit-

and we close with a Twisted Tune about a fake news story out of Georgia.

Spoiler Alert: Bigfoot does not win the recount.

Hearsay, fake news, misinformation.. lies & bullshit! – how can anyone know wtf is true anymore? (Facebook, of course!)

Ed is out today, so Spike O’Neill joins us 1/2 way through… But the most important thing on our minds is not even mentioned till near the end of the Podcast.

Our dear friend and brother Jeff Kathan has Coronavirus… your thoughts, well wishes and kind prayers are much appreciated. He’s one of the strongest people I know.

A group hug for everyone as votes are counted.

Triage performed on expectations, and perhaps we can learn a lesson or 2 from our silly assumptions.

You won’t want to miss Spike O’Neill who joins us midstream

More prophetic than ever- we close with our Twisted Tune, King Trump… recorded July 2016, before the election!

We fondly talk about Huey Lewis, Kenny G, and Weird Al (Bob’s nemesis.. uncomfortable interviews).

Bob compares the election panic to Y2K (hopefully this one’s a dud, too).

We plug another historical drama on Netflix “Hell On Wheels”, but this one gets busted for being historically accurate. We talk about the first illegal immigrants. Slavery, and Women’s rights.

Spike O’Neill| Huey Lewis| Oreo Rainbow Commercial| Nov3=Y2K-v2?| Camo-Sexuals| Weird Al| The T-Word| Kavanaugh Oops| Fox-MSNBC| Netflix- Hell on Wheels| Slavery| Bloomberg Cash Infusion| Tower of Power| Dick Cheney Daughters| Dori Monson| Kenny G

A plug for a very special book by a wonderful brain scientist: Brain Rules for Aging Well, by John Medina.

Andrew Rivers is not afraid of the big bad virus, he’s flying and doing comedy in Austin TX, and Oklahoma… he joins us from the road. (Spike O’Neill swapped with Andrew this week- he’ll be with us on Friday).

Lastly a Twisted Tune from the man who’s campaigning hard for Joe Biden this week- we flash back to the only Twisted Tune sung by the father and son team of Bob and Keith Rivers. Obama Christ Superstar!

Mitch McConnell | Andrew Rivers | Brain Rules | View from Right | Post-Covid Biz | Armageddon Shelter | John Medina| Hydrate & Sleep | Sick or Treat | Beatles Trick or Treat | Nestle Moon-Water | Amy Barrett Confirmation | Twisted Tune: Obama Christ Superstar

We talk about the Christians and the Lions, and who you root for.

Rock news about The Beatles, AC/DC, and Phil Collins; How do you marry the same person twice, when the first divorce cost 46 Million Dollars?

And Fast Food relapse… The food might kill you, but thanks to environmentally friendly packaging, at least it’s better for the environment.

Do you know who Dr Lester Grinspoon was? If you miss John Lennon and don’t miss Richard Nixon this story is for you.

Plus, a cool new feature for your TV during the Presidential Debate, and Special Guest Spike O’Neill has the gang in stitches, as usual!

Don’t miss.. ‘Morgan Freeman apologizing for Jeffrey Toobin’ and ‘Top 10 Reasons to Expose Yourself on Zoom Call’

Links:
Boom Boom on the Zoom Zoom 01:00:22 ..
Top 10 Reasons to Expose Yourself on Zoom Call 01:01:44 ..
4G on the Moon 1:06:23 ..
Pres Debate Mute Button 1:08:54 ..
All My Songs Are Spoken 1:10:31 ..

Spider Food:
Jeffrey Toobin | Reefer Madness | Sasha Baron Cohen | Spike O’Neill | Michael Keaton | Trial of the Chicago 7 | Dr Lester Grinspoon | Dr Fauci | John Lennon | Richard Nixon | Presidential Debate | Jeffery Toobin | Carl Sagan | Aaron Sorkin | Netflix

The Troll in Chief promotes QAnon because they don’t like pedophilia- while at the same time saying he’s “Not Up To Speed”. Best-Troll-Of-All-Time.

Lots of people are moving to Maine from New York City- but if you want to move to Maine, you gotta learn to speak the language.

Andrew Rivers talks about that magic thing that Russell Wilson has…

Can’t believe Donald Trump was last on the Vermont ballot, AFTER Kanye West.

We take edited Dr Fauci audio (23:55) and create ads for all kinds of products he wouldn’t endorse…

and a Sex Toy has a security breach- we don’t own one of these, but present the story as a public service just in case.

Spike O’Neill is MIA, but does show up for our last 15 minutes- his family had a Covid scare.

Ghislaine Maxwell hires a new attorney… you’ll never guess.

Could the Catholic Church be low on funds? Pope Francis speaks out.

Andrew Rivers is about to get on Airplanes again… he figures he’ll get great medical care if he needs it, since he pays more income tax than the President.

Are you a list person? How do you keep track of your “To Do” stuff?

Movies are getting tired of being postponed… and we visit with Spike O’Neill (uncensored, just the way you like him).

Our regular Friday funny guy Andrew Rivers puts up a post on Tik Tok and “bam!” 500,000 views just like that.

Quick reminder: Spike O’Neill joins us every Wednesday! Thanks for listening…

We recorded today’s episode after watching the Trump-Biden debate for 1 hour… We TRY not to be divisive.

Facebook attacks its musician members, which is not cool.

Exclusive October Surprise, we interview “Deep Gopher”, the groundskeeper at Mar A Lago.

Then a surprise visit from Spike O’Neill, who we thank for taking time out of his busy Facebook Flame Wars.

We take a moment to compare our current troubles to some not-so awesome human history.

Bob is trying hard not to give away too many plot points of the Netflix/Starz show “Outlander”. As soon as the pandemic is over, a trip to Scotland is in order.

Bob’s spawn, comedian Andrew Rivers‘ prison workouts ( ..and Keith Rivers – ‘not’ republican-ish! )

A Neil Diamond Parody (or 2), and a timeless Doobie Brothers riff round out this episode.

Today is Dogs In Politics day, thanks to Richard Nixon.

And don’t buy anything from Facebook Advertisers: Scam Alert.

Comedian Andrew Sleighter (Conan, Dry Bar Comedy, Comedy Central etc) tells some great stories.

Bob politely tells a story that starts in Mexico.

Can you believe that McDonalds thinks people want to sleep with McNuggets?

If you prefer sleeping with the fishes… a new Godfather movie awaits.

And what if Jim Carrey forgets to stay in character as Joe Biden on SNL?

Andrew Rivers returns safely from Portland OR, and we try to do a segment with Spike, but run into some technical issues. We miss Spike so much we let it roll anyway, so you can see the blemishes.

‘Dr Fauci’ congratulates Vermont on it’s stellar Covid-19 track record.

Ed has worked with Drew Barrymore- inside scoop, she’s no “Ellen”.. we’ve got the commercial for her ‘The Not-Ellen Show’.

The very funny comedienne, Kristin Key, teaches us a handy catch phrase to remember her name (2 eyes, 1 vagina), and sings a song about Karens, ‘That’s Karen’, plus ‘Bumpin Fabric’ and ‘Baby Yoda’

We celebrate National Make Your Bed Day today… a very personal holiday.

A hearty recommendation for a Netflix Show, with enough episodes to get you to the Vaccine breakthrough.

Plus Comedian Duane Goad.

And per that.. an (in-)appropriate Twisted Tune, ‘The Catholic Priest Song‘

Divine Design? Is this a podcast or a NPR on Mushrooms?

Finally, nepotism returns: Comedian Andrew Rivers gets on this show a lot. No different than Trump’s kids.

Dr Fauci’s vocal cords sound better after his surgery so Ed has adjusted his impression.

And Harry and Megan are Netflix Royals now- we have the inside scoop on what that exactly means.

Guest Comedian Phillip Kopczynski lives on the edge- the edge of Idaho, and he’s Hillbilly Glamorous!

Legendary Comedian Christopher Titus is Podcasting (ChristopherTitus.com/podcast and wherever you stream)
and has so many comedy central specials we’ve lost count.

Chris joins us for a rollicking half hour… Great play off Ed’s ‘Rush’ & ‘Mitch’, and why Andrew Rivers was the ideal protégé!

Zip asks, “When did you first realize that you could no longer eat whatever you want?” Sugar is now on the Nutrition Label. The daily requirement will be exceeded by most before noon.

Elon Musk wants to put a chip in your brain. Will you go for it?

Check out some Chris’ full length videos on his YouTube channel– his gift during the coronavirus.

We close with Christopher’s rising-star daughter, Keni Carden, take on an old classic, “Build Me Up Buttercup“

Should Biden debate Trump? Bob has a great idea about that!

Anti mask passenger mows down a flight attendant, we reminisce about the evolution of that job. Remember Stewardesses?

Will anti-vaccination folks get the flu or even covid shots? Bob just had a serious reaction to a vaccination this week.

Category 5 Comedian Andrew Rivers is once again bearing down on us like a twister in a trailer park.

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FAKE NEWS ALERT: A story went viral this morning about a cure for Covid “Ivermectin”, Google it. It’s basically bogus.

We look up the word Prostitute, to see what it means when it’s not about sex.

And NFL Players are testing positive for Coronavirus… but “After Further Review”, the ruling is overturned.

Medical Malpractice of the year happens at a hospital right around the corner from Ed in Detroit.

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