Bumper stickers are a great way to promote a cause, support a political philosophy or just give fellow drivers a chuckle. But choosing the wrong one can lead to frowns, honks, and even the occassional middle finger. Rob talks to NPR's Mike Pesca about how to choose the right sticker. He also shares advice from Mike Culver, owner of the website bumperart.com.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
My 2 Year Old's B-day Party...WWRD?Throwing a great party can be tough, especially when most of the guests have limited motor skills, require frequent diaper changes, and are prone to temper tantrums. Rob talks to author and journalist Helaine Olen about how to maximize the fun and minimize the drama for his daughter's upcoming 2nd birthday party.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Arnold Palmer & Others Weigh on Costly Golf ShotsWhat happens when a golf ball goes astray? An offending player, a victimized homeowner and legendary golfer Arnold Palmer offer their perspectives.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Holiday Card Etiquette....What Would Rob Do?Holiday cards can be a great way to keep in touch with friends and relatives, but there are some people in your life that honestly shouldn't make the list. Rob talks to his friend mommylite blogger Sarah Maizes about how she came to the decision to leave one former friend off her card list this year.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Another Rob Sachs? What Would Rob Do?These days websites like Facebook and Google allow you to easily find others with the same name as you. Rob calls up another Rob Sachs to find out what he's all about. He then talks about his experiences with Tamara Keith.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
My Golf Ball Smashed A Window...What Would Rob Do?Shanking a tee shot is never any fun when playing golf, but it's even worse when your errant golf ball causes property damage. In part one of figuring out what to do in this instance, Rob hears a story from his cousin Todd Sachs about one shot that shattered a sliding glass door.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Twilight New Moon Packed Theater...What Would Rob Do?This weekend the blockbuster The Twilight Saga: New Moon hits theaters and Rob and his wife will be going. Rob talks with writer Mark Jordan Legan on how to best navigate a packed movie house. Mark tells Rob how to find best a seat, quiet down other guests, and other theater etiquette.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Ripped Your Pants! What Would Rob Do?In this episode Rob talks to GQ's Style Guy Glenn O'Brien about how to handle pants rips, popped buttons, and snags in your clothes. O'Brien says it's all about knowing a great re-weaver to rescue you from your wardrobe malfunction.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Making A Funky Pumpkin...What Would Rob Do?Making a Jack-O-Lantern is an almost sacred Halloween tradition. Unfortunately Rob's skills have not progressed past that of a 2nd grader. He calls up professional pumpkin carver Tom Nardone for advice on how to make a funky pumpkin.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Disaster Roommate Debrief with Jesse ThornRob talks to Jesse Thorn from "The Sound of Young America" about comments he's heard from listeners on bad roommates. He also shares his own personal stories and advice he's received from Jim Johnston of MTV's "The Real World".Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Bad Roommate! Advice from MTV's Real WorldRob interviews Jim Johnston, the executive producer of MTV's Real World on how to deal with having a less than ideal roommate or housemate.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Playing the Harmonica...What Would Rob Do?Ever since his daughter started blowing into a toy harmonica, Rob has been thinking about finally learning how to properly play the instrument. In this episode he gets some tips from legendary Piedmont bluesman Phil Wiggins and a lesson from NPR's own Peter Breslow.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Conquering Head Lice with Madeleine BrandRob delves deeper into indignity of head lice with Madeleine Brand. Brand shares some of her own personal history with the pest and Rob relays some tips from professional delouser Abigail Rosenfeld aka Brooklyn's "Lice Lady".Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Tips on Getting out LiceRob gets the low down on how to battle head lice from Abigail Rosenfeld, aka "The Head Lice Lady of Brookyln". Rosenfeld has been doing battle for close to 30 decades and reveals her techniques for ridding yourself of these pesky bugs.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Attending A Bris "Extended" InterviewRob shares a longer version of his interview with Rabbi Chanan Feld, a mohel based in Berkeley on how to act a bris (Jewish circumcision ceremony).Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Attending A Bris...What Would Rob Do?In the Jewish faith a "bris" or circumcision is a family event that celebrates a baby boy's entering into a life of Judaism. While the ceremony is joyous, it can also be an awkward experience for some attendees. Rob talks about this dicey situation with Rabbi Chanan Feld, an orthodox mohel based in California, and relays his findings to NPR's David Kestenbaum.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
My Ex Is At the Party!! What Would Rob Do?It's a situation you never want to be in, being on a date and having your ex show up. Rob talks with relationship expert Amy Spencer about how to handle this awkward encounter and what to do if you're the dumper or the dumpee.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
I Want to Be on TV! What Would Rob Do?Even with the explosion of channels on TV, not just anyone gets a chance to pop up on the small screen. To help figure out how to finagal his way onto TV, (without paying for it) Rob talks with Taryn Winter Brill, the features correspondent for Good Morning America. Taryn says whether you're a "man on the street" or potential game show contestant, try to find an angle that makes you stick out from the crowd.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
My Dog Is Embarrassing Me! What Would Rob Do?Dogs will be dogs, but that doesn't mean they can't learn to behave properly. Rob gets clued in on how to handle everything from wayward pooping, to crotch sniffing to leg humping from Victoria Stilwell host of Animal Planet's, "It's Me or the Dog." He then discusses his findings with NPR's Mike Pesca.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Rick Springfield on Lullabyes....What Would Rob Do?Rob tries to find the secret singing a great lullabye by consulting one of his all-time favorite rockers Rick Springfield. Springfield has just released "My Precious Little One" an album of lullabyes written back in 1985 for his sons Liam and Josh.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
