Bobs Your Uncle Podcast

In this 18-minute monologue podcast, Bob shares his story about disclosure and how it worked in his life to be honest about who he is and what he stood for. Each story is unique; yours would be worth hearing as well. Feel free to video a response from your own life and send it to us.  The historical marker involves the Soviet Union and war and the Olympics. Our former sponsor, Amanda, is no longer...

We rode together on a van ride to the airport, then to a television show in Melbourne, but that's the last time we saw each other in person. Today I read the article he wrote on J-Wire which was published today and we unpack the differences in our opinions about the centre point of the religion of Yeshua followers. What do you think? Here's his article: https://www.jwire.com.au/what-do-j...

Tony Morgan moved to Australia (WA) when he was 6 years old and has found his footing in Newcastle the last 25 years. His younger son moved out recently and Tony has begun to feel the loss. He and I helped start pickleball in Australia, certainly in NSW. Tony has had dozens of roles in commercials and is currently filming a feature movie in Sydney. You will enjoy meeting and learning the life stor...

After the US Supreme Court ruled in favour of carrying guns anywhere in the country, overriding states' rights, Bob thought much about the madness of gun violence and mass murders. Here are some of his not-yet-finished thoughts. Our former sponsor, Amanda, is no longer working as a travel agent.  FOUR historical markers including the invention of the saxophone and the ending of WWI. Support t...

Bob Mendelsohn takes us on a journey to the days of Abraham in Canaan about 2000 BCE. Why does Abraham build four different altars or spaces for divine worship?  What does that tell us about the need for Sacred Space in our days? Mark Aarons, a journalist in Australia, wrote a book (1990) titled Sanctuary about Nazis finding their way amidst all the emigrating Europeans into our country during the...

Brad Mayhew lives in Lawrence, Kansas, and has made his living from teaching about asbestos and removing this mineral as well. He's also travelled the world and uses that opportunity to sing in churches. His story is most curious and informative.  Our former sponsor, Amanda, is no longer working as a travel agent.  Two good reviews came in last week which we read on today's episode and w...

Charley grew up in St Louis, Missouri, and music was his life. It was his parents' life and all he knew until he discovered someone who changed his life completely. AND in his 60s his mother revealed something about Charley that shocked him. Follow his journey in this episode.  Our former sponsor, Amanda, is no longer working as a travel agent.  Support the show Thanks for listening. Please s...

George continues his amazing story of connections with the SuperBowl from the first to the most recent. His son has retired, but George keeps on! Although at 93, he says he's about done. He met Lamar Hunt and Jack Steadman while out in Center Field at the old Municipal Stadium in KC and threw Hunt out of the area!  Don't miss this wonderful and humble man who brings beauty and safety to...

George Toma grew up with Polish/ Ukrainian parents in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania when everyone was a coal miner. His dad passed away when George was 10 and the lad went to work on a farm and later as a groundskeeper for a local minor league baseball team. Follow his adventures as he becomes the groundskeeper for the Kansas City Royals and later the Kansas City Chiefs and every Super Bowl from the...

Meet Julie Gunn, originally from Britain, then Portugal who since 1995 has been seriously involved and is now the owner of the Trademark for CEROC, the international dance craze here in Australia. I love it and you will really enjoy listening to this delightful woman share the story of her own involvement with Ceroc.  Do you want to see the 2019 Finals competition in Sydney? Here it is on YouTube:...

Rif was raised in Chicago, became a gymnast and then a coach, an executive in a marketing agency and in 2014 discovered the game Pickleball. Ellen DeGeneris loves is; I love it; Rif loves it and so do millions of Americans and people worldwide. He's the founder of the Pickleball Hall of Fame now in Austin, Texas, and is a major person to the sport. Don't miss a word he shares! Our former...

Bob Mendelsohn shares his insights on Poland/ Russia/ Ukraine and the reality of Vladi-Mir (which means both "Prince of Peace" and "Prince of the World") An on-site perspective as Bob is in Warsaw during Putin's war with Ukraine.  Very timely thoughts. Our former sponsor, Amanda, is no longer working as a travel agent.  Support the show Thanks for listening. Please share t...

Last week we started with "How did you get there, and what happened?" and in this week's episode, "What's it like now?" Bill B, originally from Kansas shares his story of addiction and recovery in a clear and hope-bringing manner. The 'man behind the curtain' and the stage player find peace, in his time with his dad, in his work, in the' be in the middl...

Bill B shares his own personal and very tough story, from being inadequate in his youth, to shame and self-esteem issues. Family secrets, self-loathing. He had to unlearn much about God as he hit rock bottom 11 years ago. He will share in part I, what was wrong and how he found the beginning of the help he needed. It's a marvellous story.  Our former sponsor, Amanda, is no longer working as a...

Bob Mendelsohn shares his personal story of faith. Everyone is on a journey, and Bob's story took him from Kansas City, and his Bar Mitzvah to Wild Rose, Wisconsin to Atlanta where he was surrounded by some Bible thumpers, to Florida where he spent some time in jail, but met a young man reading a well-worn book who was generous to him. Bob sang at Jackson Square Park in New Orleans and the cr...

The fun and faithfulness of Curtis Wright living in Wellsville, Kansas, outside Kansas City, shows through in this 11-minute interview.  He loves his wife, their 5 children and the community he serves.  Here he is with his family: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bobmendo/51997242653/in/album-72177720296857670/ Our former sponsor, Amanda, is no longer working as a travel agent.  Learn about the US Ci...

Meet Siobhan Coombs in this episode. She's the founder of @CockatooComics based in Sydney Australia. She helps us understand the role of cartoons and movies in our pop culture. She mentions Pat Grant and the Comics Code Authority from the USA and the impact that had on the world since the 1960s. What is "the seduction of the innocent?" How does she run a business and manage two youn...

Meet Leanne Devine from Northern Ireland, hairdresser, salon owner, entrepreneur, an immigrant to Australia, mother of 2 young boys... loads of good stories to tell.  Here we are: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bobmendo/51971388392/in/album-72177720296857670/ Here's her wedding in Ireland: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bobmendo/albums/72157642519642125 Our former sponsor, Amanda, is no longer...

Jimmy White was born in racist Rhodesia and suffered there and in New Zealand, and even here in Australia. He became a sportsman in sprinting and football, and now golf. Tiger is his favourite golfer. But not his #1 hero.  Learn about the Rhodesian Bush War here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhodesian_Bush_War Here's a photo of Jimmy on the golf course: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bobmendo...

Back in 2011, Bob met Bennett Arron at the Canon's Gate pub in Edinburgh at the Fringe Festival. Their connection about religion became the fodder for Bennett's opening gigs that same month. They have kept in touch over the years. The Guardian calls Bennett the Welsh Seinfeld, for his comedy writing and presentations.  Bennett also is known for having his identity stolen back about 1999,...

Join Bob Mendelsohn and his guest Miranda Weiss in Berlin, Germany,  in talking about the war in Ukraine just now, as well as the relationship between Germany and the modern Jews who have migrated there since the end of WWII. Miranda lived in the USA, Israel, and Australia before Germany. She's a mother of three and a very expressive 30-something woman of the world.  it's a lot of fun. ...

Join Bob Mendelsohn and his guest Phil Waugh in talking about the Battle of Hastings in 1066 and how that affects our words and our diet today. Learn about words and the printing press, even citations from non-fiction, best-seller and words. Words matter as the quotes from Amos Oz and Abraham Heschel will help us learn ... it's a lot of fun.  Here's Phil with me on the podcast: https://w...