The Dr. Bobby Show

Welcome to another insightful dive into the world of rhetoric! I'm Dr. Bobby, “The Best Assistant Professor Who Never Was,” and in today's episode, we explore Kenneth Burke’s A Rhetoric of Motives (1950) . This groundbreaking work helps us understand rhetoric not just as persuasion, but as identification—a powerful tool that shapes how we interact with the world. In this video, we cover the key co...

Hey everyone! I’m Dr. Bobby, "The Best Assistant Professor Who Never Was," and today, we're diving into one of the most iconic tracks of the '90s—Lauryn Hill’s “Everything is Everything.” 🌍✨ Join me as I explore how Lauryn Hill’s music video delivers powerful messages about empowerment, resistance to oppression, and breaking down barriers in the hip-hop world. From the use of striking visual met...

On this episode of The Dr. Bobby Show, get ready for a deep dive into nostalgia and pop culture news! Headlines: Green Day's Dookie Demastered: Celebrating the 30th anniversary of Dookie , Green Day releases tracks on bizarre, lo-fi formats like a Big Mouth "Billie" Bass, Teddy Ruxpin, Game Boy cartridge, and more! Goldfinger's 60th Anniversary: James Bond fans can celebrate the 60-year milestone...

Welcome to The Dr. Bobby Show for Saturday, October 5, 2024! Headlines: Levi's Sells Dockers: We dive into Levi's surprising business move to sell the Dockers brand, including the reasons for the sale and an ex-customer service agent's insider tales of broken belt loops and "dirty resellers." Military Gamepad Weapons: Is the US military recruiting gamers? We look at why advanced weapons controller...

Welcome to The Dr. Bobby Show! 🎙️ In today’s episode, we’ve got some exciting updates from the world of superheroes and entertainment: Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story is getting a wide theatrical release sooner than expected . This new documentary dives into the legendary actor’s life and advocacy after his tragic accident. 🦸‍♂️🎬 Emmy-winner Kyle Chandler has been cast as Hal Jordan in DC...

The Dr. Bobby Show is here with a mix of TV nostalgia, travel updates, and career advice! Headlines: Happy Days 50th Anniversary: We celebrate 50 years of Happy Days with a look back at the historic Emmy reunion of Ron Howard (Richie) and Henry Winkler (The Fonz). Hear about Winkler and the show’s "Jumping the Shark" legacy. New CDC Pet Travel Rules: Pet owners flying with their furry friends face...

The Dr. Bobby Show covers the massive failure of a PlayStation exclusive, international tech drama, and Olympic controversy! Headlines: PlayStation Exclusive Fails: Sony's Concord , a hero-shooter developed for eight years, is being shut down just two weeks after release. Players are now desperately grinding for the ultra-rare Platinum Trophy, with the fastest method being to deliberately jump off...

The Dr. Bobby Show unpacks major battles across Hollywood, publishing, and tech! Headlines: Apple's "No Villain Clause": We discuss Apple's alleged restriction on product placement in movies and TV, which requires its devices to "reflect favorably" on the brand. A prop master reveals how seriously the industry enforces this unofficial rule. Stephen King & Book Bans: Literary giant Stephen King...

The Dr. Bobby Show is back with a look at entertainment's biggest stories! Headlines: 20 Years of Harold & Kumar : We celebrate the 20th anniversary of the cult classic Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle . Hear stars John Cho and Kal Penn discuss a potential sequel, Cho's son's reaction, and the hilarious true story behind Ryan Reynolds' cameo that helped get the film greenlit. Gaming Paywa...

The Dr. Bobby Show delivers a breakdown of the week's most interesting news! Headlines: Super/Man & Superman's Legacy: Get an emotional look at the new Christopher Reeve documentary, Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story . We explore the late actor's life after his 1995 accident and discuss why this film is a must-watch for understanding the hope that will define James Gunn's upcoming Superma...

The Dr. Bobby Show is back with a fresh take on the biggest headlines! Headlines: Chick-fil-A Enters the Streaming Wars: The shocking news is official: Chick-fil-A is launching its own family-friendly content platform, Chick-fil-A Play ! We reveal details on their planned original content, including animated series and unscripted game shows (with budgets up to $400k per episode!). Is this the star...

Welcome back to The Dr. Bobby Show, live for Monday, July 22, 2024! Dr. Bobby tackles everything from health news and relationships to the business of pop culture. Get ready for deep cuts on James Bond, a Star Trek update, and health risks you need to hear about! Headlines: The Hidden Risks of Abstinence: Following our discussion on sexless marriages, we dive into the surprising physical and menta...

AI CONQUERS MATH: GOOGLE'S BREAKTHROUGH Google’s AI systems, DeepMind and AlphaProof, successfully solved four out of six problems at the International Mathematical Olympiad—an unprecedented feat for AI. Thanks to an assist from Gemini , these systems have jumped from solving 53% to an 83% success rate on complex Olympiad problems. We discuss what this means for the future of AI and advanced learn...

The ultimate wrap-up of this week's entertainment and tech news! Anime & Gaming: Castlevania: Nocturne Season 2 is nearly complete (eight episodes total), with a key focus on Alucard and Juste Belmont . Get a quick recap of the Netflix anime's story, including hero Richter Belmont and his ancestors, along with a potential spoiler alert on Season 2's new focus. 🧛‍♂️ Then, prepare to be amazed...