Hey hey! We've got a new mystery podcast we think you'll love - UNDER COVER OF KNIGHT. Alia & Bob both worked on this one, and you'll even hear Bob's voice in it, too!
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So, Bob
by Spoke Media
What is technology doing to you? Civilian podcast producer Alia Tavakolian has always felt like a dumb tech consumer. Veteran tech-journalist Bob Sullivan has spent his life showing people they're not dumb tech consumers - they're being hacked. Each week, Bob and Alia join forces to answer your questions and untangle your sanity from this dark, scary world wide web. So, Bob is a Spoke Media original.
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We know why privacy matters, but we all have this vague sense like it’s slowly being taken away from us. So, the irresistible question is, what might the future look like if our privacy is gone completely?
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It's the last check-in for awhile and Bob and Alia have poems, a song and some words of encouragement for you.
The song you heard today was River of Happiness, by the one and only Dolly Parton.
If you have any good things to share, don't hesitate to message us on Twitter @SoBobPod, email us at sobob…
It's Thursday. Let's think about some good things.
Things we reference in this episode:
-If you or someone you know is experiencing or has experienced domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233); they also have a live chat option
-Dolly Parton is reading u…
Time to take your daily dose of Bob and Alia.
Things we reference in this episode:
-If you or someone you know is experiencing or has experienced domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at1-800-799-SAFE (7233); they also have a live chat option
-Be on the look out for our mini…
Just a couple of good things for ya on a Tuesday.
Things we referenced in this episode:
-Young Isles Fan's B-day Celebration
-Samuel L. Jackson's New Book - Stay the F*ck At Home
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This is your reminder to call someone you love and check in on them.
Things we reference in this episode:
-If you or someone you know is experiencing or has experienced domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233); they also have a live chat option
-Psychol…
It's Friday and it's time for (you guessed it) your daily dose of good news from Bob and Alia.
Things we referenced in today's episode:
-Animal Crossing
-Animal Crossing song Alia is obsessed with
-Bob's Church in Louisville
-Today's song is Ooh Child by The Five Stair Steps
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Checking in with some very good things.
Things we mentioned in this episode:
-Bob's Tech Garage Cleanout
-NPR's Tiny Desk Concerts
-T-Pain's Tiny Desk Concert
-Tank and the Bangas Tiny Desk Concert
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We've got some silver linings (and exploding kittens) for ya today.
Things we referenced in this episode:
Exploding Kittens
Home Safari - Cincinnati Zoo
Tom Petty - Free Fallin'
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It's Tuesday and time for some good news.
Things we referenced in today's episode:
-Teddy Bear Hunts
-John Krasinski's new YouTube series: Some Good News
-Earth, Wind and Fire - Keep Your Head to the Sky
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Happy Monday. Bob and Alia have some good things to brighten your morning. Spoiler alert: it involves Lizzo.
Meditate with Lizzo
Now, listen to the Meditation Remix
Lastly, wave to your local grocer, truck driver, or mailman today.
Coconut Oil
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A couple good things for you on a Friday. Featuring So, Bob Story Editor and all around Good Human Carson McCain.
Things we reference in this episode:
-Sir Patrick Stewart Reading Sonnets on Instagram
-When I Am Older - Olaf's song from Frozen 2
-You'll Never Walk Alone
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Some days are hard. But here's a silver lining for ya.
Things we referenced in this episode:
-Snohomish Fire Department Teaching Kids Math and Science
-Snohomish, WA
-Clint McElroy is Reading One Chapter of The Hobbit Everyday
-Clint McElroy
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Get ready for some good things.
Things we referenced in today's episode:
-Story Time From Space
-Random acts of kindness!
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It's Tuesday. Time to check in and dance it out.
Things we reference in this episode:
-Ryan Heffington's Dance Class on IG Live (seriously, do it - it's giving us all LIFE)
-You can Venmo Ryan @Ryan-Heffington
-Vin Scully LA Times Interview
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Good Morning. It's your daily silver lining.
Things we referenced in today's episode:
Concellation 2020
Nowruz - Persian New Year
Song: Soltane Ghlabha (there is also this more modern version by Persian superstars Leila Forouhar & Aref)
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