 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 :
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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 | 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 SeabrookListen | 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 laryngitisListen | 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...WWRDWhether 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 | |