The Bob Rivers Show

Bob is joined by his sons Keith and Andrew Rivers, alongside longtime friend and radio sidekick Spike O’Neil. Together, they dive into stories of family, community, and courage as Keith recounts his experience of evacuating from the LA wildfires around Pacific Palisades and Malibu. From navigating personal loss to rallying neighbors and firefighters, Keith's tale is one of resilience, compassion,...

Bob hosts a behind-the-scenes tour of his Vermont maple syrup operation as they prepare for their 10th season of production. Joined by author Steve Stockman and syrup maker Hank Prouty, the video showcases their small-batch, traditional approach to maple syrup production. They walk viewers through their sugar house, explaining their unique process using reverse osmosis and oil-fired evaporators, w...

Aloha from Honolulu! In this special episode, recorded from my birthplace in Hawaii, I catch up with my longtime friend, Spike O’Neill! (Recorded a couple days before Thanksgiving… just now getting this one up after a little tech issue) 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—whil...

After a hiatus filled with challenges and recovery, Bob Rivers returns to the mic — joined by comedian son, Andrew Rivers. The father-son duo dives into an episode packed with humor, heart, and maybe a few regrets. 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...

A random email from a Twisted Tunes fan a few years ago has evolved into a personal friendship with one of the most interesting, entertaining, and intelligent people I have ever met. 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" Shengaou...

Bob Rivers and Steve Stockman dig in with a very interesting scientist. 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. Y...

If you love The Grateful Dead, Cannabis, and Psychedelic experiences, you should enjoy Bob, Ed, and Andrew talking about what may be the Greatest Concert On Earth. 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 interes...

It's the first Bob Spike and Joe podcast in a long time, and the first since Joe Bryant's heart attack. Note: If you don't want to hear 3 old guys talk about their health, this may not be the show for you. 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...

Special Guest, Pro Musician, Comic, and amazing personality Chace McNinch. Thank you to my inspirational and kind niece JodyLynn, who spotted Chace performing in Montana. 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...

Andrew Rivers is in Las Vegas for his first ever headlining gig… it goes very well. 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 Listening to th...

We’re back after a few months of Bob getting medical attention. So much to catch up on with Zip and Ed. 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 N...

Steve Fossen, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Bassist and founding member of Heart is still touring and playing all over the country, with his soul mate Somar Macek. Heart by Heart sounds so authentic to the original recordings as they were played in the 70’s, you’ll swear you have travelled in time. In this overdue podcast, Bob and Spike hang out with Steve and Somar. We dig into what it was like to b...

Tom Evans Krause, Jon Kasprick and Charlie Harger join Bob to chat about creation & history of Green River College's radio station, KGRG-FM - celebrating 35 years of their 'Today's Rock' format - and the evolution of broadcasting, podcasting and the increased accessibility & tools available for students and aspiring broadcasters. We pay tribute to one of the greatest mentors in Seattle Radio histo...

Bob and BJ have been best friends and Trekkies for over 20 years. 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 - A...

Bob and Pete were 17 and 19 years old. If you remember top 40 radio, when we were kids, you might enjoy the behind the scenes story of 2 teenage best friends breaking a few rules and helping to create a radio station that’s still a success today. 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 C...

You may remember our podcasts with Tami Asars, and her dramatic tales live from the Appalachian Trail as she completed the Triple Crown of backpacking. Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, and The Appalachian Trail. Just looking up the mileage on those will give you blisters. Tami never rests. She has a new book out, "Fall Color Hikes: Washington". We delve deeper into the rewards of bec...

Teaser: movie in-works about Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Alan White, drummer of Yes. 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...

Journalist/Supermom, Maura Gallucci and Filmmaker/Author Steve Stockman join Andrew & I… News stuff will come up of course, but if we talk about our lives and what’s important to us each, I think that makes it interesting. 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 cou...

Bob and Zip hang out with Andrew Rivers. Bob talks for the first time about being inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame. How it feels, and who some of his biggest influences were. He and Zip do some reminiscing about dating in the late ‘70s, and the first time he met Lisa. We had planned a fascinating interview with one of the most respected record producers in Rock and Roll, which unfortunately ha...

We shoot the breeze with bluesman Dudley Taft, one of the original members of Spike and the Impalers, is also the direct descendant of a US President (Howard Taft) 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!! Listening to the audio on Podcast Service? S...

Fun fact. When Maura Gallucci joined our radio show, the ratings took off and made us #1 with adults in Seattle. 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...

Bob and Son Andrew Rivers have a friendly father son spar. Not so much a cage match, I suppose. That phrase might be clickbait. 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 unp...

Is Bob an Elon Musk Fanboy? Is Zuckerberg now a good guy? 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? Listening to the audio on Podcast Service? See the Video at: - BobRivers.com: https://bobrivers.com/the-bob-rivers-show-20230710 or..- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LM4aF-6OMZc- YouTube Channel...

We premiere our 'official' video to accompany one of the most played Twisted Tunes, 'What if God Smoked Cannabis' Find/share the HQ video at:https://youtu.be/wwnXsdCbUYI Please like and subscribe… We're dusting off the channel https://YouTube.com/@BobRiversTwistedTunes and planning more Twisted Tune videos! 'What if God Smoked Cannabis' is a parody song of the original, 'What if God Was One of Us'...

Drew and Bob interview each other in this special edition of Bob and Zip w/Ed Kelly. In part, for the industry voters in the 2023 Radio Hall Of Fame. Read Bob’s Bio, at bobrivers.com (https://bobrivers.com) 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...