The Bob Rivers Show

BJ SHEA and Bob Rivers became friends at a Morning Show Boot Camp 30 years ago. 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 ab...

Tonight we go deep on what kind of podcast we want to do. More intimate, honest and hopefully uplifting. Less current events. Not none, but less. …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...

A software veteran, pilot, and the 'true story' basis of a movie in development, Chuck Opperman has seen it all and is our special guest in this episode of The Truth Gets It’s Pants On. We dig with stories about the past, present, and future of technology. 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 p...

A quote from Enders Game. “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”...

Interning at KISW, Cathy Faulkner was barely old enough to buy cigarettes. The day Nirvana released "Nevermind", she became KISW Music Director. As Pearl Jam recorded "Ten", Cathy had fallen asleep on the studio couch. Bob Spike and Joe spend over an hour with Cathy on the "behind the scenes" curation of musicians, bands, on-air talent and how the 'Seattle Sound' came to be. A great conversation!...

We will make every possible effort to go deep, staying away from hackneyed talking points. If you hear one, call us out on it! 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...

The true behind the scenes story of the creation of the Bob Rivers Show with Maura Gallucci. 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 i...

The Journey from Reefer Madness to acceptance and beyond! 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...

Bob and Lisa host a support group of Esophageal Cancer survivors over for a five-day hangout. The group met on a Zoom chat about a year ago and have gotten close. Bob saw no need to check anyone's pockets on departure. 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...

Comedian Kristin Key (  @KristinKeyComedy  ) who has one of the nicest smiles in all of show biz. Her comedy is an uninhibited mix of edgy, joyful, a little dirty and always inclusive. 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...

Special Guest: Brain Scientist, Author of "Brain Rules", Dr John Medina @brainrulesbook 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...

Russell Brand has been no stranger to controversy in media regarding his sex, drugs & rock & roll - marriage to Katy Perry, and his evermore right-leaning views on politics and social issues. We take you back to a younger, more predictable Brand (@RussellBrand) visiting The Bob Rivers Show to promote his movie, "Get Him to the Greek". Spike goes total fanboy and expertly matches Russell's laser-sh...

Gee, anything interesting going on in the news? The Trump indictment is unfortunately just the oxygen that the media loves to devour. Bob puts forth the "Tinder, Kindling and Windbag" theory of why we are about to once again be deluged with all Trump all the time. Bob notes the similarities between the WWE and the Christians and the Lions! Which Game of Thrones character does Trump resemble most?...

A major announcement by Spotify that couldn’t be worse. Instead of giving real people access to the platform to be influencers and curators of music, they announce their new AI DJ. It is so bad, we mock it mercilessly. Can AI do that? 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...

Triple-Crown Hiker, Tami Asars, joins us as our special guest to share media, highlights and experiences while hiking the Continental Divide Trail…(Great photos.. we see we need to work on our video-streaming ops)… 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...

Bob is coming to you live from Springfield, VT. This week, from the Black River Innovation Campus, next week live from the Sugar House. What a contrast from Las Vegas to the small town of Homer Simpson (True Fact) 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 m...

No topic list, no plan, no nets. We're just going to fire it up and see where it goes! 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.

A 'Bob, Spike & Joe' announcement, The Valley of Fire, The Pandemic is still messing things up, Ed is a movie star, Maple Syrup Update, Lisa scares the crap out of Bob! 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...

The guaranteed fool proof way to lose an argument. Every time. Do this and you will fail. Hint. Avoid these phrases: You never! You always! You should! 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 the...

Special Guest Downtown Joe Bryant tells the story of ChatGPT from the point of view of a High School teacher! Will he be replaced by a Kiosk? Or will it be a useful tool? Joe is diving in. 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...

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What's the difference between executive function, and your lizard brain? Better known as the 'Reptilian Brain', responsible for the "4-F's" of primal responses to stimuli -- Fight, Flight, Food and Fornication. (The 4-F's have been debated over the years.. we're sticking with the above for purposes here) About Rush Limbaugh, his style, his brain and how he captivated reptilian brains. Of course, E...

Comedian Kermet Apio checks in. He and Bob figure they were born in the same hospital. 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...

Special guests Spike O’Neill & Joe Bryant, and Shawn Alexander. 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 Sch...

Special Guests: Joe Bryant, Spike O'Neill, and Jeff Kathan. 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. **Listening on a non-video platform? See this and all episode's videos at https://BobRivers.com or https://www.youtube.com/@BobRiver...