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What Would Rob Do?NPR's Rob Sachs talks about life's sticky situations and how turn them into an opportunity for adventure, growth, or at the very least--laughter. Primary Format : Public Radio Language : Unknown Also Listed as: City : Unknown State/Province : Unknown Country : Unknown Region : XX User Tags: User Votes: RSS Feed Website People found this Podcast Searching for: View this Podcast on a Google Map. Podcast iTunes Link Text Only listing of alt.NPR: What Would Rob Do? Podcasts Methings.com listings of alt.NPR: What Would Rob Do? Podcasts If you like this podcast, you might also like:

Having A Vegan Thanksgiving...WWRD Thanksgiving is a time for coming together, for saying thanks, and enjoying a tremendous feast, cranberries, yams, and of course the tofurky....well that's if you're celebrating a vegan Thanksgiving.   Rob talks about how to enjoy Thanksgiving sans animal products with Lindsay S. Nixon, author of the bestselling cookbook, The Happy Herbivore Cookbook and Regan Maher, she's project coordinator for Nature's Express a vegan restaurant based in Berkeley, California. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Mastering the Garage Sale...WWRD Garage sales can be a great way to make a few bucks from the junk laying around your house.  Rob speaks with Rhonda Franz from the website parenting squad.com about how to maximize profits and minimize headaches. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Avoiding Being a Wedding Jerk....What Would Rob Do? Attending a wedding seems like it should be easy; show up, throw rice, eat food.  But being there for your friend and relative means adhering to some guidelines so you don't spoil their big day.  Rob Sachs speaks with wedding expert Susan Schneider, a former editor of wedding magazines  author of the book "The Wedding Writer" for insight on how to have fun without being a jerk. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Rocking Out at An Outdoor Concert Attending an outdoor concert can be tons of fun except when you get stuck behind the most annoying concert goers in the world.  Rob talks to Ben Kessler of the website SeatGeek.com about how to enjoy the outdoor concert experience and shares his tips with Jessica Jordan. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Avoiding Beach Traffic...WWRD Heading out for a weekend at the beach is always a fun roadtrip unless of course you get snarled in horrible traffic.   Rob talks with Jessica Jordan about how to avoid the worst traffic coming out of DC and throws in some tips from Adam Tuss, the sprawl and crawl reporter for WTOP News Radio. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Surviving A Doctor's Exam...What Would Rob Do? Having your most intimate areas examined by a doctor is unpleasant at best.  Rob chats with his wife Anna about how to best survive these moments weaving in advice from his friend Dr. Jeff Sirota, an internist based in Colorado. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Making A Viral Video...What Would Rob Do? Each day tens of thousands of people upload videos to YouTube, but only a tiny of fraction ever wind up going viral and gaining a large audience.  In this episode Rob learns the secrets behind a viral hit with Adam Cole, the man behind "Good Radiation," a music video he made expousing his love of public radio.  The video gained more than 175,000 views and landed him an internship at NPR. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Staying Cool in a Coffee Shop...What Would Rob Do? Coffee shops are one of the last public places in America where folks can lay back and lounge around in a family friendly environment.  But that doesn't mean we should forget our manners.   In this episode, Rob visits Surburban Trading Co. in Kensington, MD to speak with co-owner Andre Cavallaro about what NOT to do when hanging out at a coffee shop. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Staying Cool in a Coffee Shop...What Would Rob Do? Coffee shops are one of the last public places in America where folks can lay back and lounge around in a family friendly environment.  But that doesn't mean we should forget our manners.   In this episode, Rob visits Surburban Trading Co. in Kensington, MD to speak with co-owner Andre Cavallaro about what NOT to do when hanging out at a coffee shop. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Would You Kill & Eat Your Own Chicken? What Would Rob Do to be a "Conscious Eater" Some people consider themselves vegetarian or vegan, Rob likes to think of himself as a "conscious eater,"someone who thinks about the meaning and origin of every morsel he puts into his mouth.   To further his understanding of the food chain, Rob visits Jesse Straight's pasture poultry farm in Warrenton, VA to try his hand at slaughtering, processing, and eventually eating his own chicken.   It's an experience he'll never forget. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | How Not To Be A Loser Beach Tourist On a recent family vacation to the beach town of Westerly, Rhode Island Rob had the chance to ask locals Donna Celico and Sarabeth Dower how not to be a lame tourist.   Their suggestions: follow traffic laws, don't litter, and try your best not to be cheesy.  Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | How Not To Be A Loser Beach Tourist On a recent family vacation to the beach town of Westerly, Rhode Island Rob had the chance to ask locals Donna Celico and Sarabeth Dower how not to be a lame tourist.   Their suggestions: follow traffic laws, don't litter, and try your best not to be cheesy.  Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Why Your Kid Shouldn't Call Me Mr. Rob While taking his 2 year old daughter to playdates Rob's noticed that it's rare for kids to address him formally as Mr. Sachs.   Instead it's Rob, Mr. Rob, or Rachel's Dad.  Rob talks about the breakdown of formality between parents and kids with Sarah Maizes, a mother of three and the blogger behind the parenting website Mommy Lite. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Why Your Kid Shouldn't Call Me Mr. Rob While taking his 2 year old daughter to playdates Rob's noticed that it's rare for kids to address him formally as Mr. Sachs.   Instead it's Rob, Mr. Rob, or Rachel's Dad.  Rob talks about the breakdown of formality between parents and kids with Sarah Maizes, a mother of three and the blogger behind the parenting website Mommy Lite. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Conquering Bad Breath...What Would Rob Do? Rob Sachs along with Dan Pashman and Mark Garrison of the podcast the Sporkful, explore the many ways of conquering bad breath from things like onions, garlic, and chewing tobacco in front of a live audience from The Strand bookstore in New York City. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Conquering Bad Breath...What Would Rob Do? Rob Sachs along with Dan Pashman and Mark Garrison of the podcast the Sporkful, explore the many ways of conquering bad breath from things like onions, garlic, and chewing tobacco in front of a live audience from The Strand bookstore in New York City. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Not Annoying Your Pregnant Wife...What What Would Rob Do? In a few months Rob and his wife Anna are expecting their second child, which means that Rob has to do his best to not annoy Anna during her last trimester. Rob discusses with NPR's Mike Pesca Anna's preferences on everything from pillow choices to optimal distance from smelly foods. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Publicity Do's & Don'ts for a First Time Author...WWRD Faking an accent to be your own publicist? Dressing up in costume during a book signing? These are things an author should NOT do to get the word out. As the What Would Rob Do? book comes to market, Rob talks over promotional perils with NPR's Jacki Lyden, author of Daughter of the Queen of Sheba, and also relates tips from author/publisher/publicist, Ken Siman. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Publicity Do's & Don'ts for a First Time Author...WWRD Faking an accent to be your own publicist? Dressing up in costume during a book signing? These are things an author should NOT do to get the word out. As the What Would Rob Do? book comes to market, Rob talks over promotional perils with NPR's Jacki Lyden, author of Daughter of the Queen of Sheba, and also relates tips from author/publisher/publicist, Ken Siman. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Pranking Part II...Worst Chili Ever Aftermath In part II on Rob's series on pranking he shares with NPR's Felix Contreras how his plot to have his friend Dan Pashman eat chili laced with pickle juice and gefilte fish played out. Rob also discusses which prank shop novelties worked best and which ones were a bust. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Pranking Someone...What Would Rob Do? Every April Fool's Day some wise guy pulls a prank that makes you feel like a doofus. This year Rob hopes to be that guy. In Part I of this podcast, Rob heads to NYC and visits Bob Pinzon, owner of Abracadabra Superstore. Pinzon helps Rob pick the best gags to prank his friend Dan Pashman of the food podcast The Sporkful. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Hard to Pronounce Names...What Would Rob Do? It's pretty hard to screw up the name Rob, three letters, one syllable, pretty straight forward. But if you have a name of Nigerian origin like Rob's NPR, colleague Sonari Glinton, that's a different story. Rob and Sonari talk about techniques for both learning how to pronounce uncommon names, and the etiquette for teaching others how to say your name correctly. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | March Madness Brackets...What Would Rob Do? Each year Rob meticulously fills out his bracket for the men's college basketball tournament and each year he gets crushed by some newbie who made their picks based on team colors. To improve his standings, Rob talks over his selection strategy with NPR's Mike Pesca, who has graciously allowed Rob to join his pool this year. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Making The Ultimate Party Mix...What Would Rob Do? The music you pick for an evening with friends can either be the engine for a great party or the buzz kill that makes everyone leave early. Rob talks about how to set the mood with NPR Song of the Day curator Stephen Thompson and shares what he learned from DJ Z-Trip (aka the godfather of mashups) and Everlast from the band House of Pain. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Eating With Your Conscience...What Would Rob Do? After reading The Omnivore's Dilemma and Fast Food Nation, Rob began having a tough time even lifting his fork because it seemed like all the food out there was either morally or nutriously objectionable. To figure out what to do Rob spoke to Fedele Bauccio, CEO of Bon Appetit Management Company. They provide sustainable meals to dining halls primarily at colleges and universities. Rob then discusses his findings with Dan Pashman, co-host of the food podcast, The Sporkful. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Surviving the DMV...What Would Rob Do? Going to the DMV can be an agonizing experience consisting of long waits, snippy customer service, and capped off with a horrible driver's liscence photo. Rob talks with NPR's Tamara Keith about how to maximize your DMV experience and shares tips from Jason King, Director of Communications and Public Relations for the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Choosing A Bumper Sticker...What Would Rob Do? 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 | 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 Thorn Rob 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 World Rob 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 Brand Rob 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 Lice Rob 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" Interview Rob 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 | Talking to Strangers...What Would Rob Do? We've long been told never to talk to strangers — but what about when you're alone at a cocktail party or bored in line at the bank? Rob chats with Gretchen Rubin, the blogger behind The Happiness Project, for tips on how to strike up a conversation with strangers without freaking them out. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Avoiding An Awkward Massage...What Would Rob Do? Getting a massage should be relaxing and hopefully spiritually uplifting, that is if you're willing to let yourself go. In this episode Rob talks about getting a professional massage from Jennifer Robinson of Relax & Rejuvenate with NPR's Alison Bryce who herself is a former massage therapist. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Parenting Solo for the Weekend...What Would Rob Do? Rob talks with "Parenting On the Edge" blogger and podcaster Madeleine Brand about his recent experience looking after 15 month old daughter for a weekend when his wife was away. Madeleine says dads should trust their parenting instincts and moms need to give them a break. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Finding A Restaurant...What Would Rob Do? Picking the right restaurant could mean the difference between having a night of culinary amazement and wonder or being stuck eating dog food served by a disgruntled waiter named Biff. Rob talks to Todd Mundt about tips he got from restaurant surveyor Tim Zagat on how to pick the best places to eat. Zagat says it's all about having the right resources to able to size a place up before chowing down. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Noisy Neighbor! What Would Rob Do? People who live in apartments and condos know that nothing can be more annoying that living near a noisy neighbor. Rob talks with NPR's Felix Contreras about how to deal with the issue without being confrontational. He also adds in advice from landlord and blogger Rick Morrisson. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Homebrewing Part II...What Would Rob Do? In Part II of Rob's exploration of homebrewing he searches out the proper techniques for making a homebrew with local brewers James Warner and Hugh Blodget and then buys some ingredients to try it out himself. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Homebrewing for St. Patrick's Day...What Would Rob Do? With St. Patrick's Day less than three weeks away Rob decides to take a different approach to celebrating the holiday by deciding to try out homebrewing. To get started he speaks with homebrewing expert Charlie Papazian, author of the book "The Complete Joy of Homebrewing." Rob discusses his finding with Linda Holmes, editor NPR's "Monkey See" blog. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Valentine's Day On the Cheap...What Would Rob Do? While Valentine's Day can fill your heart with love and romance it can also empty your wallet causing grief and sorrow. Rob discusses ways to save on Valentine's Day with Michele Beschen, host and creator of the B. Original Series on DIY Network and HGTV. She says the perfect gift may be one you make yourself. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Valentine's Day On the Cheap...What Would Rob Do? While Valentine's Day can fill your heart with love and romance it can also empty your wallet causing grief and sorrow. Rob discusses ways to save on Valentine's Day with Michele Beschen, host and creator of the B. Original Series on DIY Network and HGTV. She says the perfect gift may be one you make yourself. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Verbal Ticks...um, like What Would Rob Do? Verbal ticks can make even the smartest person sound inarticulate..just ask Caroline Kennedy. In this episode, Rob talks with Jana Barnhill, the International President of Toastmasters International, a club which helps members become practice becoming more effective speakers and communicators. Rob shares his findings with NPR's Andrea Seabrook Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Getting Fit and Losing Weight..What Would Rob Do? After a year of being a dad, Rob's noticed that he's gained a few extra pounds. To help figure out what to do to shed the weight and get more fit, he called fitness and strength expert Mark Rippetoe. Rob tells NPR's David Kestenbaum that Rippetoe's advice is to start pumping iron. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Fantasy Football...What Would Rob Do? As the fantasy football season comes to an end, Rob talks about his dismal season with his league's organizer, NPR's Mike Pesca. Rob tells Mike where he thinks he went wrong as well as some lessons he's learned from Matthew Berry, a Fantasy Football analyst for ESPN.com. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Leaving A Good Voicemail Message...What Would Rob Do? Rob talks with NPR's Carl Kasell about how to leave a good voicemail message for both incoming calls and outgoing greetings. Rob also gets tips from his own boss, Tell Me More Executive Producer Marie Nelson. She says the best messages are short and get to the point quickly. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Marriage Proposal...What Would Rob Do? These days getting hitched goes way beyond just getting down on one knee. In this episode Rob explores how to best propose to your loved one with NPR's Tamara Keith. Rob also shares the engagement story of his colleague Brakkton Booker, as well as advice from Millie Martini Bratten, the Editor in Chief of Brides magazine. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Annoying Kids Music...What Would Rob Do? A lot of kids music is repetitive, upbeat, cutesy, and completely annoying. In this episode Rob talks with NPR's Felix Contreras about his experiences with kiddy music and his attempts to play only good tunes for his nine month year old daughter. Rob also shares some advice he received from musician/dad Gavin Rossdale. Rossdale has two sons with his wife Gwen Stefani. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Ding on your car? What Would Rob Do? Car dings are annoying, expensive and can completely ruin your day. In this episode Rob discusses with NPR's David Kestenbaum both how to prevent door dings and how to fix them once you get them. Rob relates to David some ding and dent advice from Eddie Martin, the owner of The Dent Devils, a paintless dent removal repair business based in San Diego. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Catching A Foul Ball...What Would Rob Do? Catching a foul baseball may be the one of most thrilling experiences you can have as a sports fan; but snagging one seems near impossible. Rob talks to NPR's Mike Pesca about advice he received from Zack Hampel, a guy whose collected more than 3,000 balls from ballgames. He also shares tips from usher Rick Neave and ballgirl Stephanie Kelley who work at DC's Nationals Park. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Avoiding a Chick Flick...What Would Rob Do? For most guys sitting through a chick flick is a test of both mental and physical endurance. In this episode of WWRD, Rob interviews Howard Deutch, director of "My Best Friend's Girl", to figure out the line between chick flick and fun romantic comedy. Rob discusses his findings with NPR's Felix Contreas. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Making A Great Mix Tape...What Would Rob Do? Making a mix tape is one of the greatest ways to show your affection towards a loved one. But some songs can send unintended messages. To learn how to pick the right ones Rob gets tips from Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook of the band Squeeze. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Passing Gas...What Would Rob Do? Bad gas, everybody gets it but nobody wants it. In this episode Rob discusses prevention techniques and possible remedies with NPR's David Kestenbaum. He also talks to Sharron Huza, the inventor of a product that filters out the smell from flatulence. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Winning at the State Fair...What Would Rob Do? Want to win an oversized teddy bear? Rob talks with NPR's Madeleine Brand about strategies for winning carnival games. From basketball shots to ring tosses, Rob shares the games' secrets with advice from fair expert Brett Witter, author of Carnival Undercover. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Witnessing Something Gross...What Would Rob Do? Everyday we catch people doing gross, disgusting acts like picking their nose, eating with their mouth open, or sneezing all over the place. In this episide, Rob discusses with NPR's Ari Shapiro how to react when someone committs one of these crimes of civility. He also gets a tip from old pal Alex Auritt, a former grade school teacher. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bar Mitzvah DJ....What Would Rob Do? Being a Bar/Bat Mitzvah DJ involves a lot more than just throwing a mix CD on. "It's all about being an entertainer," says Brian Bergman, a DC area DJ with decades of experience. He told Rob all about his methods for getting both kids and adults out on the dancefloor having a great time. Rob discussed the tricks of the trade with NPR's David Kestenbaum. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | What Would Rob Do...with Rhubarb? Rhubarb? Rutabaga? Kumquats? Rob has passed by these fruits and veggies in farmer's markets for years and has never quite figured out what to do with them. To find the answer he spoke with cookbook author Joan Nathan. Rob then shared his discoveries with NPR's Susan Stamberg. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Being a Funny Politician....What Would Rob Do? This primary season has seen a slew of candidates trying their best to show their funny side. But comedy can be tough. Rob talks with Jeff Nussbaum of West Wing Writers to learn how he coaches candidates to use humor effectively, and how to deflect sarcastic heckles that comes their way. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Having a life while being a Dad...What Would Rob Do? Rob talks to NPR's Mike Pesca about how to maintain a healthy social life while being a dad. Rob also gets some tips from Harry Hoffman, the executive director of PEPS, a Seattle based parent support group. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bad Service at a Restaurant....What Would Rob Do? Bad service at a restaurant can totally ruin your dining out experience. In this episode Rob interviews Tom Sietsema, food critic for the Washington Post on how to get the most of your waiter. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Remebering Birthdays....What Would Rob Do? Rob discusses his techniques for remembering birthdays with NPR's David Kestenbaum. He also gets tips on how to pick out the best birthday card from card writer and cartoonist Sandra Boynton. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | I Clogged the Toilet and I'm at a Party! What Would Rob Do? Clogging up the the toilet can often be messy business, clogging it up at a friend's house is most certainly mortifying business. In this episode Rob talks with NPR's Paul Brown about how to get out of this scenario with tips from Bob McHone, owner of Crown Plumbing and Heating in Frederick, Maryland. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Protecting Your Voice...What Would Rob Do? In this episode Rob heads down to the National Opera Company in DC to profile professional opera singer Jennifer Wilson. Wilson shares some tricks of the trade to save your vocal chords and relays some stories of how the opera deals with laryngitis Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | My Wife's in Labor! What Would Rob Do? With only a week to go until his baby's due date, Rob talks over dad strategy for the delivery room with NPR's Charlie Mayer. Rob also hears some expert tips from Scott MacTavish author of the book "The New Dad's Survival Guide: Man-to-Man Advice for First Time Fathers." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Coming up with a Catchphrase...What Would Rob Do? Rob tries to figure out how to strike gold like boxing announcer Michael Buffer who turned his catchprhase "Let's Get Ready to Rumble" into a multimillion dollar industry. Rob talks to NPR's David Folkenflik about advice he got from Buffer and then the two try to come up with some catchphrases of their own. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Auctioneering...What Would Rob Do to Call A Bid? Auctioneering can be tough. A bid caller has to simultaneously keeping track of the bid count, look for bidders, and keeping the chant fun for those attending. Rob talks to NPR's Paul Brown about some expert advice on running an auction from Bryan Knox the winner of the 2007 Men's International Auctioneers Championship. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Luke Duke of Hazzard's acting tips...WWRD Whether its forgetting a line, stage fright, or having the other actors mess up, being in am actor can sometimes be a messay affair. Rob talks to Tom Wopat (aka Luke Duke from the Dukes of Hazzard) on how to best overcome these predicaments. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Stains on your shirt! What Would Rob Do? Getting stains on your shirt can often be annoying, embarrassing, and sometimes costly. In this episode, Rob talks about how to best get out stains and the secrets behind dry cleaning with NPR's Ari Shapiro. Rob also defers to Christopher White, the technical director for America's Best Cleaners, a certification organization of high end dry cleaners. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Telling a Joke! What Would Rob Do? As any comedian will tell you, being funny ain't easy... and it gets tougher when your joke bombs. Rob talks about overcoming this problem with stand-up comedians Randy and Jason Sklar. He then shared that knowledge with NPR's Andrea Seabrook. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Naming Your Baby! What Would Rob Do? As Rob's wife Anna enters her third trimester of pregnancy, he's completely freaking out over how to name this child. Rob gets some hints on what to do from Linda Rosenkrantz co-author of"Beyond Jennifer and Jason"and other baby naming books. Rob shares his thoughts with the best name in public radio, NPR's Sylvia Poggioli. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Talking through Cyberspace...What Would Rob Do? Maintaining relationships online can be pretty tricky without the usual verbal and visual guidance that other forms of commnunication have. In this episode, Rob talks with NPR's John Ydstie about ways to overcome these challenges. Rob also gets some good tips from Joel Johnson, the editor of the Gadgets section of boingboing.net. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Naked in Public? What Would Rob Do? For some being naked in public is their greatest fear but for others it's their greatest source of pleasure. In this episode of WWRD Rob talks with NPR's Mike Pesca about how to enjoy yourself at a nude resort. Rob also hears some tips from Erich E. Schuttauf, the Executive Director for the American Association for Nude Recreation. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Stuck in an Elevator? What Would Rob Do? Getting stuck on an elevator can be a frightening or at least tiring ordeal. Rob discusses with NPR's Ari Shapiro how to make the best of it with tips from Edith DiFrancesco from Otis elevators. Rob also shares with Ari advice from his conversation with Deborah Henson-Conant a musician who performs with a strap-on harp - she was stuck in an elevator before a concert in San Antonio. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Conquering Bad Habits...What Would Rob Do? Many think of hypnosis as something just for magicians, but actually a growing number of people are turning to hypno-therapy to try to cure themselves of bad habits. In this episode of WWRD Rob shares with NPR's Lynn Neary a hypnosis program developed by Frederic Premji, the founder of INeedMotivation.com. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Big Fat Zits..What Would Rob Do? To pop or not to pop...that is always the question when faced with a zit. In this episode of What Would Rob Do? Rob explores how to properly pamper pimples with NPR's Mike Pesca. Rob also shares advice from Brian Boye, the fashion and grooming director of Men's Health Magazine. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Hiya! What Would Rob Do to Properly Greet Someone? Sometimes a simple greeting is the hardest thing to do. Do you wave? Do you hug? What about a kiss? In this episode of What Would Rob Do?, Rob and NPR's David Kestenbaum tackle these baffling question of how to properly greet someone. Rob also hears some expert tips from Leslie Alderman, deputy editor of Real Simple Magazine. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Snoring! What Would Rob Do? Being a bad snorer doesn't mean you're a bad person - it's just that you don't know how to fix the problem. In this episode of What Would Rob Do? Rob shares with NPR's Andrea Seabrook expert tips on how to stop snoring from Dr. Murray Grossan, a board certified Otolaryngologist. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Combing the Coif... What Would Rob Do about Hair Styling your 'do isn''t always so easy. In this episode of What Would Rob Do? Rob talks with NPR's Lisa Simeone about how men can take charge of their hair. Rob also gets some tips from Dean Banowetz - also known as the "Hollywood Hair Guy" dean is the stylist for Ryan Seacrest and American Idol. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Hot Peppers...What Would Rob Do? Eating Hot Peppers What Would Rob Do? notes:You need guts AND a strong stomach to eat hot peppers. In this episode of What Would Rob Do? Rob show's NPR's David Kestenbaum on to down everything from jalepenos to habaneros. Rob also gets tips on how to down the hot ones from Dave Hirschkop, owner of Dave's Gourmet, maker of Insanity Hot Sauce. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Hot Peppers...What Would Rob Do? You need guts AND a strong stomach to eat hot peppers. In this episode of What Would Rob Do? Rob show's NPR's David Kestenbaum on to down everything from jalepenos to habaneros. Rob also gets tips on how to down the hot ones from Dave Hirschkop, owner of Dave's Gourmet, maker of Insanity Hot Sauce. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | It's PONCH!!! What Would Rob Do When Encountering A Celebrity? In this episode of What Would Rob Do? Rob Sachs interviews Erik Estrada best known as Officer Francis Llewellyn 'Ponch' Poncherello from the hit TV show "CHiPs". Rob tackles the question of what's the best way to act around a celebrity? More specifically, what's the best way to act around a celebrity that you've been minorly obsessed with since you were 5 years old... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | What Would Rob Do? When Underdressed for a Party. In this installment, Rob explores how to dress appropriately for an evening out with NPR's Karen Grigsby Bates. Rob tells Karen all he's learned from two people who know all about fashion, Elite Supermodel Veronica Webb and Male International Supermodel Fabio. Rob also gets some great tips on what to do when underdressed from his brother Michael: a soon-to-be-discovered international male model. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | What Would Rob Do? At the Buffet In this episode Rob gives his no holds barred approach towards a successful visit to a Vegas Buffet. Rob tell's NPR's Luke Burbank how to master things like avoiding fillers and stretching out to reach premium foods. Also lending some advice is Craig Taylor, executive chef of Treasure Island's TI Buffet, part of MGM's buffet empire. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | What Would Rob Do? To Find a Bathroom in Public In this episode of What Would Rob Do? Rob explores with NPR's David Kestenbaum how to find a restroom when out in public. Rob also shares a great web resource www.thebathroomdiaries.com and his chat with its creator Mary Ann Racin. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | What Would Rob Do? In London In this episode of What Would Rob Do? Rob talks with NPR's Andrea Seabrook about the best way to enjoy London. He also speaks with his British NPR colleague Tricia Clarke about ways not to annoy the locals when traveling around. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | What Would Rob Do? Playing Pickup Basketball In this episode, Rob talks with NPR's Neda Ulaby about playing pickup basketball. Also lending some advice is Sports Illustrated writer Chris Ballard. We also hear from Rob's longtime b-ball playing pal Vincent Rights. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | What Would Rob Do? As A Matchmaker In this episode of What Would Rob Do? NPR's Madeleine Brand discusses with Rob the secrets of the shadchens or matchmakers. Rob also offers some tips from professional matchmaker Shoshanna Rikon and his unprofessional matchmaker friend "Logan". Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | What Would Rob Do? To Order a Macho Drink... On today's installment of What Would Rob Do? Rob gives NPR's Linda Wertheimer the low down on how to order a macho drink at a bar. Rob also gets some help from boozing expert Frank Kelly Rich, editor of Modern Drunkard Magazine. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Would Would Rob Do? When Stuck in the middle seat of an airplane In this episode, Rob talks about dealing with the dillemma of what to do when stuck in the middle seat on an airplane. Rob shares his views with NPR's Mike Shuster and also get's tips from travel writer David Grossman and blogger Mike Davidson. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | What Would Rob Do? At his high school reunion In this episode of What Would Rob Do? Rob talks with NPR's Steve Inskeep about how to have a good time attending a high school reunion. Also offering some expert advice is John Cullen, the president of Reunion Planning Inc. As an added bonus, Rob stages a mini-reunion with a long lost elementary school classmate, teen novel author Robin Wasserman. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | What Would Rob Do? To Sing A Love Song Like Air Supply In this episode of What Would Rob Do? Rob talks with NPR's Andrea Seabrook about how to sing and perform a love song. Rob also relays advice from Russell Hitchcock and Graham Russell of the seminal soft rock group Air Supply. Rob says overall you have to sing with passion and conviction. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | What Would Rob Do? After Stepping in Dog Poop? In this episode, Rob talks about dog poop with Jacob D'Aniello. Jacob owns a business called"Doody Calls"which cleans up dog doody. Jacob talks to Rob about his life in the canine defecation industry and gives tips on what to do when you step in dog poop. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | What Would Rob Do? To Win in Poker In this episode of What Would Rob Do? Rob chats with NPR's David Kestenbaum about how to conduct oneself while playing poker. Rob also gets tips from poker pro Phil Gordon, and using this advice, Rob takes on David in a low-stakes round of Texas Hold-em. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | What Would Rob Do? To Not Be Late In this episode of What Would Rob Do? Rob speaks with NPR's David Kestenbaum about how to always stay on time for an appointment. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | What Would Rob Do...When He Forgets Someone's Name? In this episode of What Would Rob Do? Rob talks with NPR's Andrea Seabrook about what to do when you forget someone's name. Rob tells Andrea about advice he got from memory expert Harry Lorayne and also gives his own take on how to stealthly procure someone's name. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | What Would Rob Do....On the Dancefloor In this edition of What Would Rob Do? Rob talks about how to get down on the dancefloor with NPR's David Kestenbaum. Rob also gets some tips from world renowned dancer Ron Montez. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | What Would Rob Do...To Get Past the Nightclub Bouncer This week Rob chats with NPR's Mike Shuster about how to cut the lines at all the hottest clubs and bars. Rob also advice from Boston nightclub promoter Steven Frumin and what you should and should not say to the bouncer at the door. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | What Would Rob Do...About Clutter For this episode of What Would Rob Do? Rob talks with NPR's Madeleine Brand about the issue of messiness and clutter. Rob also gets some advice from Jonathan Marder, the owner of Garage Specialists, a company that organizes cluttered garages. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Buying Kids Clothes: What Would Rob Do? In this episode of What Would Rob Do? Rob gives NPR's Madeleine Brand some tips on the latest fashions in kids wear. Rob also gets hints on what to get his niece and nephew from Giulia Godi owner of the children's boutique Pancia in Venice, CA. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Flea Markets! : What Would Rob Do? For this week Rob chats with NPR's Mike Shuster about how to get a great deal at flea markets. Rob also gets some advice from Antique's Roadshow appraiser Gordon S.Converse. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Cooking a Romantic Meal: What Would Rob Do? This week Rob chats with NPR's Luke Burbank on how to prepare a meal for that special someone. Rob also get's tips from Rocky Fino, author of the book "Will Cook for Sex: A Guy's Guide to Cooking." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Karaoke Night: What Would Rob Do? For this edition of What Would Rob Do? Rob discusses his solutions for surviving a night out at the karaoke bar with NPR's Mike Pesca. Rob also gets advice from Karaoke Mike, a KJ The Brass Monkey, one of LA's most popular Karaoke bars. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Speeding Tickets: What Would Rob Do? In this week's episode Rob chats with NPR's David Kestenbaum about strategies for talking your way out of a speeding ticket. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | What Would Rob Do...After an office gaff In this week's episode, NPR's David Kestenbaum talks with Rob about how to make a quick recovery from office blunders such as inadvertent swearing and unwanted flatulence. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | What Would Rob Do...After getting insulted In this episide of What Would Rob Do? NPR's David Kestenbaum talks with Rob about how to comeback from a sneering insult. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | What Would Rob Do...After a bad haircut For this episode of"What Would Rob Do?"Rob is interviewed by NPR's Mike Pesca about how he would cope after receiving a bad haircut. Rob says his two main strategies would be either covering up or creating a diversion... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | What would Robert do...at a baseball game? This week Rob discusses all you need to know to attend a baseball game. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |