Bob Woodley

The Listening Tube

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Host Bob Woodley examines the news in a way that might have flown under the radar in Not the Headlines! Let's Go Back Through the Listening Tube examines historical points of relevance from the week, and how they influence today's world.  Bob will also welcome guests who have something interesting to talk about.  All three options will be available separtely beginning in June of 2026.  It might be serious, it might be funny, but it's always informative.  Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteni...

Author

Bob Woodley

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News

Podcast website

www.thelisteningtube.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Reversal of Crime Reforms 13.03.2024

Places that embraced "defund the police" are having buyer's remorse. Comments go here Support the show              Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube 

Season 7, Episode 13 March 3, 2024 03.03.2024

Not the Headlines talks about fruit sensors and covid policy.  In Let's go Back, we'll hear about old and new slavery in America, transfer of power, and music formats.  Author Guy Morris joins me for a conversation about artificial intelligence.  The Listening Tube will return March 24th. Comments go here Support the show              Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Wo...

Season 7, Episode 12 February 25, 2024 25.02.2024

On this episode, we’ll hear about the origins of the Republican Party, the Zimmerman telegram, an attack on the United States Capital, but not the one your thinking of, and diversity.  Not the Headlines tells of a new treatment for allergies, and the tiktok president. Comments go here Support the show              Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, he...

Season 7, Episode 11 February 18, 2024 19.02.2024

On this episode, we take a listen to some early Texas history, the phone book, and admissions testing.  Not the Headlines looks at media manipulation and organized protest. Comments go here Support the show              Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube 

Season 7, Episode 10 February 11, 2024 11.02.2024

This week marks the second anniversary of The Listening Tube.  This episode has a common theme:  Law and Rock and Roll.  I hope you enjoy it! Comments go here Support the show              Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube 

Season 7, Episode 9 February 4, 2023 04.02.2024

On this episode, we’ll hear about the limits of patience in art and war, old timey limits on immigration, and the outer limits of our solar system.  The Epilogue examines why change may not always be right.  But first, Not the Headlines look at women and the housing market. Comments go here Support the show              Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMat...

Season 7, Episode 8 January 21, 2024 21.01.2024

This episode is a little different than usual.  Not the Headlines is an examination of a reporter being in a hurry to ruin her reputation.  In Let's Go Back, we'll hear about the one song ladies want to hear, hiding on Guam, and the Department of Homeland Security.  See you at Podfest 2024 in Orlando! Comments go here Support the show              Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube...

Season 7, Episode 7 January 14, 2023 14.01.2024

On this episode, we’ll hear about Las Vegas, neon lights, underwear, and beautiful women in Let's Go Back.  Not the Headlines looks at Donald Trump's income and the Epilogue examines what it’s like to be a Gay at Harvard. Comments go here Support the show              Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdeta...

Season 7, Episode 6 January 7, 2024 06.01.2024

Snowfall Special!!  Early release!  This episode starts by pointing out the obvious in Not the Headlines, examines the overuse of a political tool in Let's Go Back Through the Listening Tube, and points out the not so obvious in the Epilogue.  Happy New Year! Comments go here Support the show              Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here:...

Season 7, Episode 5 December 17, 2023 17.12.2023

On this episode, we'll hear about the original American Crisis, a new chapter in Project Blue Book, and the honor killing of a Missouri teen.  The Epilogue examines justice, while we hear about more racism and the next international conflict in Not the Headlines. Comments go here Support the show              Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, he...

Season 7, Episode 4 December 10, 2023 10.12.2023

On this episode, we'll hear about the Toledo War, Lebensborn babies, and a secret spy satellite.  Not the Headlines talks about a budget cut in San Francisco and a Philadelphia identity crisis.  The Epilogue explores Blame. Comments go here Support the show              Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailp...

Season 7, Episode 3 December 3, 2023 03.12.2023

On this episode, Not the Headlines will look at another dispute between small-town media and law enforcement, and Christmas trees.  Let's go Back explores an explorer, and a border comparison.  The Epilogue discusses the origin of fashion. Comments go here Support the show              Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch...

Season 7, Episode 2 November 26, 2023 26.11.2023

On this episode, Not the Headlines will cover a story that's really an non-story, and a new kind of hallucination.  Let's Go Back will take us to China, Guadalupe, and Quebec.  The Epilogue will examine the three percent surcharge for using your credit card. Comments go here Support the show              Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, he...

Season 7, Episode 1 November 19, 2023 19.11.2023

On this Episode, we'll hear from JFK, take a brief look at peace efforts in the middle east, and discuss a dilemma for the media.  The epilogue examines the new bigotry in America, and Not the Headlines talks Panda bears and tictok. Comments go here Support the show              Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/ho...

Season 6, Episode 13 October 29, 2023 29.10.2023

On this episode, we'll hear about the weather, Papal Infallibility, the Balfour Declaration, a record heat wave, Lady Chatterly's Lover, and political pawns.  Not the Headlines tells a story about a story, and the Epilogue examines a survey about white supremacy. Comments go here Support the show              Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatc...

Season 6, Episode 12 October 22, 2023 22.10.2023

Not the Headlines looks at children and war, as well as hydrogen cars.  Let's Go Back takes us to 1776 Ben Franklin, westward expansion and Mormons.  The Epilogue examines Hamas and Gaza. Comments go here Support the show              Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube 

Season 6, Episode 11 October 15, 2023 15.10.2023

On this episode, Not the Headlines explores a Happiness Calendar and an Iowa town with a freedom of speech problem.  In  Let's Go Back, we'll hear about America's first union, ether, Un-American Activities, and the Million Man March.   Comments go here Support the show              Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.po...

Season 6, Episode 10 October 8, 2023 08.10.2023

Not the Headlines talks about knowing your rights and a broken law of physics.  In Let's Go Back, we'll hear about the first crazy house, rich Corinthian leather, and killer t-shirts.  The epilogue examines the current situation of the U.S. House of Representatives. Comments go here Support the show              Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodM...

Season 6, Episode 9 October 1, 2023 01.10.2023

Not the Headlines tells us about a new way of hearing and the aftermath of Jeffrey Epstein.  Let's go Back explores the women of the French Revolution and marginalized groups.  The epilogue is critical of state-sponsored gambling. Comments go here Support the show              Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/host...

Season 6, Episode 8 September 24, 2023 24.09.2023

Not the Headlines examines a way to prolong your life, and getting your money's worth out of a college degree.  The Epilogue is critical of the federal government's role in education.  We'll go back to the Rosetta Stone, America's first army, and drawings of Mohamed. Comments go here Support the show              Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a mess...

Season 6, Episode 7 September 17, 2023 17.09.2023

On this episode, we'll explore a meme that wants you to stop thinking in the Epilogue, George Washington, anti-vaxers in Canada, and profanities in rock music are some of the topics in Let's Go Back Through the Listening Tube.  But first, Not the Headlines explains an attempt to stop the music in Alabama and organized theft in California. Comments go here Support the show              Wa...

Season 6, Episode 6 September 2, 2023 03.09.2023

On this episode, we'll hear about the world's oldest republic still in existence, early U.S. history, and the first computer bug in "Let's Go Back,"  Not the headlines looks at racism, and the epilogue examines the scourge of illegal immigration. No new episode next week, as I'm headed to the beach! Comments go here Support the show              Want to be a guest on...

Season 6, Episode 5 August 27, 2023 27.08.2023

On this episode, we'll hear about last week's Republican Presidential debate, oil discovery in Pennsylvania, a solar superstorm, the first woman telephone operator, and the difference between a person and a woman, according to the Canadian Supreme Court.  But first, Not the Headlines explores the moon and autonomous cars.   Comments go here Support the show              Want to be a gues...

Season 6, Episode 4 August 20, 2023 20.08.2023

On this episode, we'll hear about some of the misconceptions about rescue and warning situations during the horrific fire on Maui, another great fire in U.S. history,  Korea and Japan meeting at Camp David, and East German spy, and an east coast earthquake, but first, Not the Headlines talks about opioids and a raid on a newspaper in Kansas.  Comments go here Support the show              Wan...

Season 6, Episode 3 August 13, 2023 China Edition II 13.08.2023

Not the Headlines examines a few of the ways the Chinese Communist Party disrespects the sovereignty of other countries.  In Let's Go Back Through the Listening Tube, China's recent history is examined, as is the Berlin Wall.  The Epilogue reaches into the future. Comments go here Support the show              Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMat...

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