The Rob Bartlett Radio Comedy Hour

ANYBODY WANT A PEANUT? THE FUNNIEST SON I KNOW WITH DEVIN BARTLETT Jan 17, 2025

A new year, a new episode, and a new season, which we are kicking off in Grand Style with a GREAT guest, one of the single funniest people on the planet. He possesses wisdom, kindness, and an encyclopedic knowledge of all things funny, whether they be film, TV, or stand-up, and is prone to drop quotes from any of the above in casual conversation as deftly as a concert pianist playing a concerto. He’s definitely the kind of guy with whom you’d want to hang out, have a beer, and talk movies. As a film fan, his list of favorites is truly representative of him as they are COMPLETELY original, unique, and eclectic, and he includes NONE of the movies that have been mentioned so far. He knows his faves by heart because that’s the location where he keeps them. And, as if that wasn’t enough of a reason to listen, he just so happens to be the Middle Child of The Robio’s four sons. (You could insert ‘The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From the Tree’ cliche here, but, truth be told, he’s much funnier.). A rather enjoyable less-than-an-hour. The PERFECT commute companion. Sidebar: If you want to be a Genuine Podcast Celebrity, send us your Five Favorite Funny Films list (with the reasons why you chose them and your favorite scenes/lines of dialogue) to RobioRadioComedyHour@gmail.com . We will give you a shoutout on the program and, if you are deemed interesting, amusing and/or knowledgable enough,you just might find yourself as a future guest!

What are you waiting for? Internet Fame Awaits!

Roger Moore: The Adam West of James Bonds - With Josh Powell Nov 12, 2024

FFFF-Pulling the Rug Out From Under Your MInd with Mike Grief & John Ferrentino Sep 07, 2024

BONUS! From the 'Five Favorite Funny Films' Podcast!

The Robio welcomes TWO Special Guests, one, an old friend with whom he started out doing comedy at Richard M. Dixon's White House Inn back in 1978, and the other, a VERY funny comedian and comic character actor; both hosts of 'The Big Bad Broadcast', (available wherever you got this particular podcast). Double the flicks, double the stories, double the fun! Their lists range from the sublime to the ridiculous, and John ignores the assignment and takes the liberty of adding a sixth title to his. It's a movie one would not normally consider to be a comedy but he pleads a pretty good case for its inclusion.

Time Travel With Mark Bacino Aug 24, 2024

Our special guest this week is Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Producer, Recording Artist, Teacher, Columnist, and Indy Pop Legend Mark Bacino. His music looms large in the Soundtrack of the Life of Robio. His Five Fave Funny Films choices are...well, choice, and they also chat about many related and unrelated things, not the least of which is how movies, (and music, by the way) serve as our current method for Time Travel. Along the way, there are some amusing musings concerning the Maturation of Artists, the Heartbreaking Life of the American Teenager, Manhattan as a movie character, and an almost obsessive appreciation of a classic New York Local TV Show, which includes a nostalgic playing of its theme song. His new album, ‘Top of the World,’ is AMAZING and available everywhere. Plus, at the end of the ‘cast, you get to hear the record’s first single, ‘Kaylee Hughes.’ (You're welcome) A GREAT episode!

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"You Can't Get Ice in the Winter" - A Loving Tribute to Hiram Kasten Aug 18, 2024

This past June, the world lost a great talent, one of our most favorite guests on the Five Favorite Funny Films Podcast, comedian, actor, and ‘Truly Charming Guy,’ Mr. Hiram Kasten. In honor of the Celebration of his Life that was held in L.A. on Sunday, August 18th, and with enormous gratitude to his wife Diana for the incredibly dedicated, selfless, and loving care she provided him throughout his long battle with Crohn’s Disease and Prostate Cancer, we offer this special tribute to our dear friend.

ROBIO RADIO BONUS: FIVE FAVORITE FUNNY FILMS with Gary Grant Feb 04, 2024

Emmy Winning Writer, Producer, Director, Comedy Promoter, Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist, and Manager (A Literal Lifetime as a True Show Biz Renaissance Man) Gary Grant provides his Eclectic and Unique list of his Five Fave Comedy Movies. (Spoiler Alert: He HATES Jokey Flicks) It's a deep dive into Mel Brooks, Wes Anderson, the Brothers Coen and Marx, and how important Music factors into Funny Films. And NOT just in Spinal Tap.

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ROBIO RADIO BONUS- FIVE FAVORITE FILMS with Pixie Esmond Jan 25, 2024

A Racehorse, a Pig, a Cow, and a Bunch of British Catholic Schoolgirls

Sounds like the beginning of a great dirty joke, but they're actually all characters from the Five Favorite Funny Flicks of The Robio's old friend and Renaissance Woman, Pixie Esmonde: Stand Up Comedian, Actor AND, once the Evil Wardrobe Mistress for KISS! (Spoiler Alert: Her Gene Simmons story is a classic!). She's partial to the British and a huge fan of NSFW, Outrageously Inappropriate, Horrifyingly Over the Top, Politcally Incorrect humor. (Sidebar to PETA- She really doesn't believe that dogs dying is amusing, but she absolutely LOVES Animal Lover Michael Palin's reaction when he kills several). A GREAT list, Hilarious Stories, and witty banter make for a rather entertaining 46 minutes!

ROBIO RADIO BONUS - FIVE FAVORITE FUNNY FILMS with Michael Riedel Jan 25, 2024

This week, our special guest is Author, Theater Columnist and Radio Host Michael Riedel, known for his savage wit that gave him the moniker 'The Butcher of Broadway' when he wrote for the NY Post. He likes Short Cross-Dressers, Comedies about Nazis, Peter Sellers, Elaine May and French Farces without subtitles.

He can be heard every weekday morning on WOR Radio in New York as one of the hosts of 'Berman and Riedel in the Morning', and when it comes to his Five Faves, 'Morning Becomes Eclectic'

ROBIO RADIO BONUS- FIVE FAVORITE FUNNY FILMS with John Poveromo Jan 25, 2024

"YEP, NOPE...NOT A ONE."

This week, we welcome Comedian and Podcast Host John Poveromo. It's a lively discussion, where shoes, automobile gauges and the relative hotness of an early 70's Barbra Streisand are mentioned. (But not in the same sentence) HIS PICKS: It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World Planes Trains and Automobiles What's Up Doc? The Birdcage The Muppet Movie Enjoy!

ROBIO RADIO BONUS - FIVE FAVORITE FUNNY FILMS with Peter Bales Jan 25, 2024

Shakespeare Was Wrong: The Laugh's The Thing With Dr. Peter Bales

This week, The Robio chats with an old pal, Peter Bales, who is not only a professional comedian, he also holds an actual PhD, (and, if you ask us, being a History Professor at Queensborough College is a pretty impressive side-hustle). They talk shop for a bit, discussing the nature of comedy and the psychological profile of comedians, but then get down to business and actually discuss something amusing: His Five Favorite Funny Films. (Spoiler Alert - he is, and probably will always be, the ONLY person on this podcast who would have both 'Blazing Saddles' and 'Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines' on the same list) Just like the movies they discuss, this is a very interesting, funny, and, most of all, entertaining episode. PLUS you'll find out who The Robio's favorite Beatle is.

ROBIO RADIO BONUS: FIVE FAVORITE FUNNY FILMS with Fred Stoller Jan 25, 2024

Join the Robio for 'Five Favorite Funny Films', his latest podcast where he interviews some of his Famous Funny Friends about their choices for their Five Most Favorite Comedy Movies.

Our Special Guest this episode is Comedian, Actor and Writer, FRED STOLLER, who you know from Seinfeld, Everybody Loves Raymond and Dumb and Dumber. He is one of the single funniest people we know, and has a VERY eclectic list of Favorite Funny Movies. Join the Robio as he chats with an old, dear, friend and LEGENDARY comic, and find out how 'Dog Day Afternoon' qualifies as a Comedy. (Well, if 'Die Hard' can be a Christmas Movie...)

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ROBIO RADIO BONUS - FIVE FAVORITE FUNNY FILMS with Richie Byrne Jan 25, 2024

Eddie Murphy Stars in a Senior Prom Memory - Musical Comedy Actor and Stand-Up Comic Richie Byrne Remembers

The second of TWO Special Bonus episodes, (Because we will be on Holiday for the next two weeks). This one features The Robio's most favorite people, and kindred Musical Theater Cohort.

They talk about everything from Sid Caesar to Jonathan Winters, to Richard Pryor, to Mel Brooks and how Eddie Murphy made an indelible impression on Richie's brother on Prom Night. (It made up for not getting laid)

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ROBIO RADIO BONUS: FIVE FAVORITE FUNNY FILMS with Christy Miller Jan 25, 2024

DON'T CALL HER SHIRLEY - COMEDIAN CHRISTY MILLER WORKS THE ROOM

Veteran Comic Christy Miller (You wanna talk venerable? The girl's name is immortalized on the wall at The Comedy Store) provides her list of Five Funny Faves. There's some popular perennial classics that have been featured prominently on other guests' lists, but, just like her act, there also a few surprises. Unlike Mrs. Cleaver, she does NOT speak jive, but she IS lightning fast, spontaneous, relentlessly ruthless, and mercilessly funny. She also can bench 350. Her new album 'Brutally Yours' is available everywhere. An entertaining hang with a great funny lady.

S6 E10 -BEST OF- RICK NIELSEN Jun 27, 2022

In this Season Finale 'Best Of The Radio Hour' Episode, The Robio has edited and combined both parts of his interview with the Great Rick Nielsen from Cheap Trick. Recorded via Zoom during the Lockdown in October of 2020, Rick tells some AMAZING stories from his long, and (Big Dick Cavett Word Alert) multifarious career. He talks about life on the road, working with legendary producer George Martin, how he came to possess Fats Domino's Gold Record for 'Ain't That A Shame', how his restaurant, Piece, won an award for being one of the 'Top Ten Pizzas in the US', how he came up with the idea for Cheap Trick's iconic anthem 'Surrender', and recording a song with John Lennon for 'Double Fantasy'. Rick and Cheap Trick are currently on tour with Rod Stewart, will embark on their own tour in the UK and Japan, then return to play more shows with Rod in 2023. He has just released his own artisanal vodka, 'Rockin' Vodka', which is winning awards left and right at International Spirits Competitions. A Don't Miss CLASSIC Episode!

S6 E9 - THE SCIENCE OF COMEDY Jun 03, 2022

Another episode in our continuing series about the Business of Comedy: A fascinating interview with the Peabody Award Winning, New York Times Bestselling Author, Screenwriter, Lecturer and Founder of 'The Onion', Scott Dikkers...who believes you can teach ANYBODY to be Funny.

He obviously hasn't met The Robio.

S6 E8 - BEST OF THE GODFATHER May 31, 2022

Another gem from the archives, some of the better 'Don Corleone' bits performed on The Imus in the Morning Program.

S6 E7 - A WORD FROM OUR SPONSOR May 28, 2022

A rather amusing collection of Commercials - Some real, some made up, all funny. (Featuring varying levels of good taste and political correctness)

S6 E6 -BEST OF RBRCH - THE LEGEND OF CHUBBY CHARLESTON May 22, 2022

We've pulled another gem from the archives of the Radio Comedy Hour - A British Documentary, found by The Robio, about a little known Silent Film Titan - Chubby Charleston. Chaplin was 'The Little Tramp'. Chubby was 'The Big Fat Douche'.

S6E5 - Best of The RBRCH: WRESTLING WITH MYSELF May 10, 2022

As we currently are renovating and re-vamping the Radio Comedy Hour, (which explains the lack of new episodes), we realize we have left a gaping void in your Online Comedy Entertainment Menu...so herewith, we re-offer this Classic Episode, in which, The Robio recounts his tenure as one of the Top Ten WORST Wrestling Announcers of All Time. Join him as he painfully revisits his role as color commentator as one of the original hosts of the WWF Monday Night Raw. Relive this dark moment in Professional Wrestling History, right along with Rob as he reminisces, providing anecdotes and commentary over some clips of the more 'unforgettable' moments.

S6 E4 - Dustin Pueschel- The Future of Comedy Feb 12, 2022

In this Special Episode, the Robio’s guest is a hot new stand-up comedian, the host of the podcast “The Chatting Comedian,” where he talks to some of the most prominent figures in comedy. He’s got a unique take on the world around him, and he’s very, very funny and… Oh, yeah... He’s 13 years old.

Here's a link to see Dustin in action:

https://fb.watch/b0b9eFQQmO/

S6 E3 - ANIMAL FARM Jan 06, 2022

In the latest episode of THE WORLDWIDE COMEDY AWARD WINNING PODCAST The Rob Bartlett Radio Comedy Hour, the Theme centers around animals. All types of beasts, be they wild, be they noble, cute, cuddly, or downright disgusting. Listen to James Lipton conduct an interview with a True Hollywood Legend on The Actors’ Studio, discover a lost episode of the Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau as the Captain and Phlllipe swim among the Manatees, and ride along with Marlin Perkins in the Florida Everglades searching for Man Eating Alligators on a special edition of ‘Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom’.

(By the way…none of the above works out as expected).

PLUS there’s a bonus game you can play along as you listen…how many Beatle Songs about animals can you name?

S6 E2 - The Man Who Saved Barney From Extinction Jan 02, 2022

Just in time for the Rennaissance of Barney (With a New Documentary and Feature Film slated for later this year), The Robio kicks off the New Year with a long-awaited new episode; an interview with Larry Rifkin, the PBS Executive responsible for bringing the well-loved Purple Dinosaur to the masses. But don't hate him for that particular achievement; instead, be inspired by the multi-faceted, diverse career of a guy who took everything he loved as a kid and found a way to make a living off all of it. It's all in his new book, 'No Dead Air: Career Reflections From the TV Executive Who Saved Barney From Extinction.' It's quite a unique episode.

Cue John Hammond: 'We've spared no expense.'

S6 E1 - A CONVERSATION WITH COMEDIAN RICH VOS Oct 13, 2021

The Robio is back after hiatus with a brand new episode, destined to be an instant classic because it's an interview with his old pal, Rich Vos. A laugh out loud funny hour with some amazing stories from both of their careers, and some hysterical clips of Rich doing standup...including his legendary performance on Def Comedy Jam. He also shares some brutally honest moments from his road to recovery from Crack Addiction...all peppered with his signature, self-deprecating, dark, sarcastic, original and brilliantly funny style.

S5 E10 - SPRING CLEANING May 09, 2021

The Robio cleans out his office and comes across myriad audio tidbits, some old stand up tapes, bootlegs of live Broadway performances, classic bits, never before heard sketches...it's a Hodgepodge of Hilarity.

S5 E9 - The Origins of LI Comedy Pt. 4 Apr 24, 2021

Part 4 of conversations with The Robio and some of his pals from the early days of 'The Comedy Boom', as he continues his hang with comedians Bill McCarty & Fred Stoller, swapping stories about life as a Stand Up Comic: One Nighters, Hell Gigs, and taking a bath in the slop sink in the kitchen at the East Side Comedy Club.

S5 E8 - The Origins of LI Comedy Pt. 3 Apr 19, 2021

The next installment of the continuing series covering the history of Long Island Stand Up Comedy. This week, Robio hangs with dear friends Bill McCarty and Fred Stoller to share stories about the movement of Island Comics to Manhattan to do 'The City Clubs', one-nighter hell gigs in Jersey, and then out on the road, with stops on the Punchline Circuit, Charlie Goodnights, and the Legendary Comic Strip in Ft. Lauderdale, with some great tales about the Comedy Condo and why Eddie Murphy doesn't like people touching his toast.

BONUS SONG PARODY: THAT COVID 19 NERVOUS BREAKDOWN Apr 15, 2021

A special bonus track: THAT COVID 19 NERVOUS BREAKDOWN.

THE STONES. (WITH THE ROBIO)

S5 E6 - The Origins of LI Comedy PT. 2 Apr 04, 2021

More from the early days of Stand Up Comedy on Long Island with Jackie the Joke Man Martling. Including the legendary stories 'Is That It?', 'Make That Call Dave', 'No Spray Wax', and 'Hannibell the Clown on the Joe Franklin Show'.

S5 E5 - The Origins of LI Comedy Pt. 1 Mar 30, 2021

A VERY SPECIAL EPISODE, PART ONE OF 'THE ORIGINS OF LONG ISLAND COMEDY’, WITH ROBIO'S SPECIAL GUESTS, RICHIE MINERVINI AND JACKIE MARTLING. THE THREE OLD FRIENDS SHARE WAR STORIES ABOUT THEIR EARLY DAYS AT RICHARD M. DIXON’S WHITE HOUSE INN, THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN, THE EAST SIDE COMEDY CLUB, THE INCREDIBLE OTTO & GEORGE, RODNEY DANGERFIELD AND THE FORT LAUDERDALE COMIC STRIP.

S5 E4 - That's International Amuse-A-Tainment Mar 16, 2021

Join The Robio for a veritable smorgasbord of International Amusement. There are 'Accents-a-Plenty, with a very timely peek into 'The Home Life of Meghan and Harry,' a Middle Eastern Game Show, The Wheel-of-Jordan, a palate-cleansing intermission featuring a Covid Stress and Anxiety reducing Mindfulness Meditation, an episode of an As Yet Unidentifiable Slavic Country's Variety Program, 'The Bempkhe Yavizch Fun Having Show’, and Chapter 2 of 'The Legend of Tres Huevos.'

S5 E3 -TWO LARRYS, A RUSH & TRES HUEVOS WALK INTO A BAR Mar 04, 2021

After a way too long hiatus, the Robio returns to pay tribute to three media legends he played as characters on the Imus in the Morning Program, all of whom, sadly, all passed away within three weeks. Sad, if not only for the fact that he can’t do them anymore because they’re dead. Hear some of the better bits from Larry King, Larry Flynt, and Rush Limbaugh, then, as a bonus, Robio revives a classic serial from the WFAN Days, with an All-New Remake of ‘The Legend of Tres Huevos’. Multiple Yuks Abound.

S5 EP 2 - SILLY IS GOOD Nov 19, 2020

Amidst all the insanity that is these last few months of 2020, join the Robio for some plain, good ol' fashioned, simple silliness. Nothing weighty, no social messages, nothing to be learned or make your life better...just some random yuks for your amusement. a few words from Lindsey Graham, a song parody, a prank phone call, a couple of classic bits from the Stand Up Act...settle in with an adult beverage or mind altering substance of choice and...just laugh for a bit.

S5 EP1 PT2: Rick Nielsen, Guitar Hero Conclusion Nov 03, 2020

Part Two of The Robio's Interview with the Legendary Cheap Trick Front Man, with even more great stories about what it's like to

A- Perform The Sgt. Pepper Album Live on Stage,

B- Record "I'm Losing You" with John Lennon,

C- Pee in George Martin's Country Home Bathroom where the Gold Record for the Cheap Trick Album 'All Shook Up', hung right next to the one for Sgt. Pepper, and

D-Be responsible for one of the Top 10 Pizzas in all of America.

To see the full, unedited video version of this epic conversation, check out the Rob Bartlett Radio Comedy Hour YouTube Channel, where there are some rare and exclusive photos and clips from Rick's personal collection.

RBRCH S5 E1 PT1 - Rick Nielsen: Guitar Hero Oct 24, 2020

Part One of The Robio's Zoom Interview with one of his all-time heroes, the Legendary Rick Nielsen from Cheap Trick. Hear some great stories about what Rick did during the Lockdown, his new projects, how he came up with 'Surrender', Covering the Beatles for Michael Jackson, and much more. (Pt. 2 Drops NEXT week) To see the full, unedited video version of this epic conversation, check out the Rob Bartlett Radio Comedy Hour YouTube Channel, where there are some rare and exclusive photos and clips from Rick's personal collection.

S4 E13 - SEASON FINALE - 'MY CORONA' THE EP Aug 02, 2020

A very special musical episode featuring an EP (More than a single, less than an album...okay, FEWER than an album) of COVID 19 Song Parodies. Videos can be seen on The Rob Bartlett Radio Comedy Hour YouTube Channel.

S4 E12 - THE LEGEND OF CHUBBY CHARLESTON Jul 14, 2020

Join the Robio as he shares an episode of the British Documentary Series 'Silent Film Titans' on Forgotten Star, Chubby Charleston, 'The Big Fat Douche'. And stick around for the Post - Credit Bonus...a Happy Birthday Song for...Octogenarian Ringo Starr!

S4 E11- BENNY BENJAMIN FOR PRESIDENT Jun 20, 2020

Robio stumbles upon a Dark Horse Candidate for President: Informercial Star Benny Benjamin, founder of the 'Give Me Money Cash' System. While researching Benny's rapidly growing, viral popularity on Social Media, Robio discovers that CBS is doing a profile of Benny by Harry Reasoner Jr. for an upcoming '60 Minutes'. In a Rob Bartlett Radio Comedy Hour Exclusive, hear an advance audio copy of a soon to be aired profile of Benny for 60 Minutes, and learn all about the self-made millionaire whose campaign slogan is 'Two Pots For Every Garage and a Car For Every Chicken.'

S4 E10 - DONE TOO SOON May 14, 2020

A very special episode. Remembering the great Jerry Stiller inspires Robio to share some stories about one of his oldest and funniest friends, Vic Henley, and then plays some cuts of some of the stories from his last album, 'Hell is Real', which will make you laugh...out loud. A tribute to a wonderful man, and a great friend.

S4 E9 MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU May 05, 2020

In honor of Star Wars Day, join The Robio for his take on the beloved saga...which, in his not so humble opinion, basically sucks, except for the first one...which is really the fourth one...because the first trilogy was actually the second one of three trilogies, which makes nine episodes...of which, the fourth is absolutely the best.. Confused? So is he. Amused? You will be. Stick around for the extra special bonus post-credit clip.

BONUS! CHUCK BERRY'S 'QUARANTINE' - THE SONG PARODY Apr 13, 2020

Maybelline's husband's come down with the Corona Virus.

And she's sick of him staying in the house.

S4 E8 -TIGER KING & PAULA DEEN Apr 04, 2020

A very special episode in which The Robio recommends the latest Streaming Sensation 'Tiger King', and welcomes a visit from someone he met through the Imus in the Morning Program, Paula Dean, who has a new cookbook: 'Paula Deen's Covid19 Quarantine Cuisine', and shares a recipe for a dish you can make using what you have left over in your pantry. You'll wanna lick the skillet, y'all.

BONUS! NEW COVID 19 SONG PARODY: Corona Quarantine Mar 28, 2020

Another song about the Virus that can be Viral itself.

Thanks to the Beatles...and the I-Man.

(Not necessarily in that order)

BONUS! SONG PARODY: 'SIX FEET APART' Mar 21, 2020

A blinding bit of inspiration, and complete lack of taste and sense of appropriateness, brings you this Corona Virus Ditty, written and recorded in hopes that it provides a little bit of lighthearted diversion during this trying time. We can weather this together. Just don't act like a dope. And stay six feet apart. Dedicated to the I-Man...I think he might've laughed at this one. Video can be found on You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RZa0bpKaVc&feature=youtu.be

S4 E 7 QUARANTINE Mar 19, 2020

Join the Robio as he adjusts to his self-imposed Quarantine, with suggestions on how to pass the time while you're locked in your own domicile: Binge Worthy TV shows, Collecting Bad Foreign Accents, Tolerating Drunk A-Holes, and much much more! PLUS a classic Imus in the Morning song parody from back in those Hazy Crazy Lazy days of Ebola...right after the credits.

S4 E 6 THE GODFATHER RETURNS Mar 10, 2020

It's an offer you can't refuse. After a too long hiatus, The Godfather, Don Corleone, former Commentator on the Imus in the Morning Program, makes a triumphant return with some new thoughts on the Coronavirus and the Presidential Candidates. And be sure to stick around for the Special Post-Credit Bonus: A Brand New Original Musical Selection…The Godfather Rap!

S4 E5 - THE LEGEND OF THE IMUS BLUESMAN, PIG FEETS DUPRIS Mar 02, 2020

Join the Robio for a very special episode, with excerpts from the upcoming Documentary based on the Unauthorized Autobiography about Almost Legendary Bluesman Blind Mississippi Pig Feets Dupris. Learn about his tragic, yet brilliant, life, his music, his torrid affair with Mama Cass, his unrequited love for Dolly Parton, and his place in Rock and Blues History...with rare clips from his performances on the Imus in the Morning Program.

S4 E 4 - TASTELESS, OFFENSIVE & POLITICALLY INCORRECT: THE HIDEOUS IMUS BITS Feb 22, 2020

In this episode, a collection of some of Robio's Imus in the Morning bits that...maybe pushed the envelope, crossed the line, or went too far...y'know, in terms of taste (or lack thereof). Larry Flynt, Larry King, The Godfather, The Elephant Man, Frank Sinatra and...by popular disdain, The Ebola Song.

S4 E 3 - REMOTE CONTROL WITH THE I-MAN Feb 06, 2020

Join the Robio for a look back at some of the Live Remote Imus in the Morning Broadcasts from the myriad Syndicated Markets...go on the road with Fat Boy and Imus aboard the I-Jet at Theaters, Ballrooms and, even one time, an Aircraft Carrier.

S4 E2 HOW TO SUCCEED ON BROADWAY Jan 22, 2020

Join The Robio for some first-hand stories about being on Broadway with Dan Radcliffe and Nick Jonas. Hear clips from the show, and get a backstage look at what it was like for Fat Boy to do a Musical with Two Genuine Superstars.

S4 E1 WRESTLING WITH MYSELF Jan 12, 2020

It seemed like a good idea at the time...join the Robio as he tells the story about his tenure with the WWF, as one of the first hosts of Monday Night Raw. Enjoy his brutal honesty, and take pleasure in his cringing displeasure as he freely admits how TRULY AWFUL he was, using clips from those dark days in Professional Wrestling History as evidence of the extent of how horrifically horrendous he was. It's funnier than he ever was on the show itself.

Happy Trails, Old Cowboy - An Elegy For The I-Man Jan 03, 2020

A Tribute to my Boss, my Mentor, and my Friend.

With deep gratitude...for everything.

S3 E18 -THE NIGHT B4 CHRISTMAS IN BROOKLYN Dec 22, 2019

Here it is, the Perennial Classic, a Holiday Tradition for the past 32 years. Sal Monella's Night Before Christmas in Brooklyn. See it live this Saturday Night, December 28th at the Seven Angels Theatre in Waterbury Connecticut, in the Rob Bartlett Holiday Extravaganza. Get tickets here:

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S3 E17 - A VERY BEATLE CHRISTMAS Dec 14, 2019

Join the Robio for a very special holiday episode, featuring all 8 of the Beatles Christmas Records that were recorded every year from 1963 to 1969. There is much Mersey Merriment in store with John Paul George and Ringo and their Holiday Cheer, (Some of which appears to be enhanced by some Yuletide Pharmaceuticals) Plus a Bonus Post-Credit Sequence, featuring a medley of Beatlesque Carols recorded by the Fab Four. (Not the Beatles…or to be confused with The Fab Faux, Will Lee and Jimmy Vivino’s Beatle Tribute Band). A splendid time is guaranteed for all.

S3 E16 - Robio's Holiday Shopping Guide Dec 08, 2019

The Robio suggests some gift-giving ideas for that hard to please person on your Christmas List (Like, for example, tickets to see The Rob Bartlett Holiday Extravaganza at The Seven Angels Theatre on December 28th), discusses some over the top celebrity presents, gets Larry Flynt to provide a little context for those who don't know much about Hanukkah, and welcomes back Bud Sperlo who has a new Discount Toy Barn & Bargain Tree Emporium.

S3 E15 - THANKSGIVING Nov 27, 2019

Join the Robio for a Special Holiday Edition of the Podcast, a Celebration of that Traditionally Tedious Family ResentmentFest, Thanksgiving, with Special Guests Brian Wilson, Charlie Brown, and Larry Flynt.

S3 E14 -THE NOSTALGIA EPISODE Nov 20, 2019

Inspired by the 'Nostalgia Pills' from HBO's 'Watchmen', The Robio goes back in time to the very first Rob Bartlett Radio Comedy Hour and shares some of the sketches from that groundbreaking night. Feel what it was like as Comedy Broadcast History was made...highbrow, sophisticated 'Think Pieces'...that, of course, included fart jokes. Because, let's face it...

S3 E13 - SUPERHEROES Nov 14, 2019

Join the Robio for an examination of the popularity of Superheroes; Superman, Batman, and all the Billion Dollar Making Members of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, how George Reeves and Adam West changed his life, a comparison between Jesus and Superman, and Ben...F*cking Affleck.

S3 E12 - HOW TO BE AN ACTOR Nov 09, 2019

In this most informative episode, Broadway, TV and Film Veteran 'The Robio' provides his expert perspective and advice on how you too can be a working Thespian.

S3 E11 - HALLOWEEN EXTRAVAGANZA Oct 31, 2019

Join the Robio for a Halloween 'Spook-Tacular', featuring historical facts about the holiday, a 'Top 8' list of the worst candy found in a Trick or Treat Bag, and some observations about Trick or Treating from old friends Larry King, Karl from Slingblade, and Southern Fried Sweetheart Megan McDowell. Boo! Scared you, didn't we?

S3 E10 - ASMR Oct 10, 2019

In this soothing, relaxing and comforting episode, The Robio explores the ASMR Phenomenon, the Autonomous Sensory Meridien Response, and provides his own version of an ASMR video. Come tingle with the Robio. (And don't forget to wait for the horribly tasteless, yet quite hilarious, 'Post Credit Sequence')

S3 E9 - THE GODFATHER PT. 2 Oct 05, 2019

A special bonus episode featuring more of The Godfather from the Imus in the Morning Program. Including The Don...giving 'The Don' (you know, the I-Man) ...a bit of a hard time. More Yuks for No Bucks.

An offer you really can't refuse.

S3 E8 - THE GODFATHER Sep 30, 2019

Another special episode featuring some of the best Godfather Sketches from the Imus in the Morning Program. It's an offer you can't refuse. You'll like to drink wine more than you used to.

S3 E7 -THE FACE OF GOD IN A FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH Sep 22, 2019

The Robio provides an appreciation of the Insane Fried Chicken Sandwich Fad, from the Born Again Mediocrity of Chick Fil-A, to the Genius Marketing Stunt of the Mysterious, Ridiculously in Demand Interpretation from Popeye's, to the Colonel's Newest, Brilliant, Instantly Classic, Glazed Donut Chicken Sandwich.

Spoiler Alert: The Robio reveals the Sacred Secret Identity of the Legendary 11 Herbs and Spices, and offers his suggestion for the next level of QSR (Quick Service Restaurant) Chicken Glory. With a Special Cameo Appearance by Foghorn Leghorn.

S3 E7 - THE BEST OF 'LARRY FLYNT' Sep 17, 2019

Tasteless? Absolutely. But it's also pretty damn Funny.

In the same vein as the previous Megan McDowell Episode, The Robio provides a collection of some of the more outrageous Larry Flynt Essays from the Imus in the Morning Program, and weighs in on the Shane Gillis controversy, in terms of 'Pushing Boundaries'. Just don't put Gillis in the same sentence as Carlin, Pryor or Lenny Bruce. It's an infamia.

S3 E 6 THE LEGEND OF MEGAN MCDOWELL Sep 13, 2019

(Sung to the tune of 'The Ballad of Davey Crockett)

'Born in Brookneal, down in Virginny...so fat she broke the branches on her family tree....third shift dancer at the Lounge of Capris, the girl weighs in at 433...Megan! Megan McDowell! Ass like a Hemisphere!

The Legendary, Hysterical Appearances of the Older Sister of the Brilliant and Beautiful Dagen McDowell, Megan...in all her overfed, oversexed glory; from the days of the Imus in the Morning Program on Fox Business.

S3 E 6 THE LEGEND OF MEGAN MCDOWELL Sep 13, 2019

(Sung to the tune of 'The Ballad of Davey Crockett)

'Born in Brookneal, down in Virginny...so fat she broke the branches on her family tree....third shift dancer at the Lounge of Capris, the girl weighs in at 433...Megan! Megan McDowell! Ass like a Hemisphere!

The Legendary, Hysterical Appearances of the Older Sister of the Brilliant and Beautiful Dagen McDowell, Megan...in all her overfed, oversexed glory; from the days of the Imus in the Morning Program on Fox Business.

S3 E 6 THE LEGEND OF MEGAN MCDOWELL Sep 13, 2019

(Sung to the tune of 'The Ballad of Davey Crockett)

'Born in Brookneal, down in Virginny...so fat she broke the branches on her family tree....third shift dancer at the Lounge of Capris, the girl weighs in at 433...Megan! Megan McDowell! Ass like a Hemisphere!

The Legendary, Hysterical Appearances of the Older Sister of the Brilliant and Beautiful Dagen McDowell, Megan...in all her overfed, oversexed glory; from the days of the Imus in the Morning Program on Fox Business.

S3 E5 - THE PUMPKIN SPICE EPISODE Sep 12, 2019

Join The Robio as he dissects the allure of The Pumpkin Spice. (which is not the fat one with the spray tan in the Spice Girls) He examines the Subconscious, Physiological Mechanism that causes our obsession with the flavor and provides a list of actual Pumpkin Spice products currently available. (Um...Spam? Really? Spam?)

S3 E4 - DIRTY DISNEY Sep 11, 2019

The Robio examines the sometimes subliminal, sometimes blatantly outright filth found in Disney Movies: Images, dialogue...and song lyrics. You will be shocked, confounded and scandalized by the evidence he provides. Find out how Snow White was a Stone Cold Freak, Sebastian the Crab was a pimp, and the Little Mermaid wished that she could...have a vagina.

S3 E3 - RUSH LIMBAUGH SINGS! Sep 10, 2019

A collection of some of The Robio's favorite Rush Limbaugh Song Parodies from The Imus in the Morning Program on WFAN. Politically Inappropriate, Unsuitable for Family Listening, and Not Safe for Work. Which means, 'I don't care who you are, that there's some funny stuff...'

S3 E 2 - BONDING OVER BOND Sep 09, 2019

A primer on the World's Most Famous Secret Agent, Super Spy, Mr. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang himself, James Bond...everything you need to know about 007 in 7 Minutes. (Okay, more like 16 minutes but, y'know, it's also called the Radio Comedy Hour too, but it's supposed to be ironic...never mind) A look at the best and the worst (Sean Connery and Roger Moore - No arguments) the trademark one liners, the Bond Babes, everything but the gadgets and cars because, it's the radio and you can't see them. Also, The Robio offers a few suggestions for a successor to Daniel Craig as Bond, as well as a better title for the next Movie. (Spoiler Alert: A lot of them include the word 'pussy')

S3 E1 - TRAGEDY + TIME = OLD TRAGEDY? Sep 03, 2019

Welcome back to Episode 1 of Season 3, (With the Brand New Streamlined Format!) in which The Robio suggests some Binge Worthy TV Shows, discusses the pervasive danger of 55 Year Old White Males Who Live in Their Mother's Basements, The Worst Title EVER for a James Bond Film, The Hilarity of Local News Reporters' ineptitude, The Most Outrageous Sitcom Premise Ever and how long you should wait before making jokes about a terrible tragedy, (With Examples from Sarah Silverman and Mel Brooks).

S2 E24 - EMAILS BEFORE VACATION Aug 20, 2019

Before going on a little 'Hiatus' (Greek for Vacation) Robio closes out Season 2 by answering a few missives from the Ol' Email Bag, provides his choice for Song of the Summer 2019, wonders why he wasn't invited to the WWE Raw Reunion, (He's not hurt...much) and announces 'Do You Want to Know a Secret', his upcoming show with Billy J Kramer. SUBSCRIBE RIGHT NOW so you will be among the first to get the very first episode of Season 3, beginning the 1st week of September.

S2 E 23 - WOODSTOCK AT 50 Aug 17, 2019

A special 50th Anniversary of the Woodstock Festival, with some (possibly apocryphal) stories from those three legendary days at Yasgur's Farm, an appreciation of Woodstock Production Coordinator John Morris, some never before heard stage announcements; a suggestion for one from the cancelled 50th Anniversary Festival) PLUS suggestions for bands who were much more worthy to appear than Sha Na Na.

It's Woodstock. As only The Robio could present it.

S2 E22 - MAKING AMERICAN GREAT AGAIN Aug 10, 2019

The Second Part of the Road Warrior Diary recounts the return of the Robio from his Midwest Sojourn: Columbia Missouri Regional Airport, back to Mogadishu International at Laguardia, via Chicago O'Hare... on American Airlines. Their new slogan is 'Great is What We're Going For'. He suggests the more accurately apropos:

'American Airlines...We Suck Ass'.

S2 E21-ROAD WARRIOR DIARY - COLUMBIA MO Aug 07, 2019

Join The Robio, Live from the Stoney Creek Inn And Conference Center in Columbia, Missouri, where he's attending a Family Reunion. Hear the story of his epic journey from Mogadishu International, (LaGuardia Airport) through Chicago O'Hare to a terminal slightly smaller than an average sized Dairy Queen. Have a craft beer (and some Shakespeare Pizza) in the Antler Lounge and then soak in Jacuzzi in his Davy Crockett Sex Suite. It's a long way to Tipperary.

S2 E20 - MOVIE PASS: ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD Aug 01, 2019

The Robio, a Quentin Tarantino fan, fresh back from the movies where he just saw 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood', has a review of the Auteur's latest 'Genius' work.

Spoiler Alert:

He HAAAAAAAAATED IT!

S2 E19 - BEST OF...SONG PARODIES Jul 30, 2019

A Special 3XL episode of some of the better song parodies The Robio wrote and performed on the Imus in the Morning Program, not completely politically correct, (and by 'Not Completely', we mean 'Not at all') Some more tasteless than others, (and by 'Some More Tasteless' we mean 'All of Them'). Each one is a little time capsule from the current events of the last 30 years of History; Subjects Include: War, Cloning, Bill & Hillary, Rush Limbaugh, Frank Sinatra, Saddam Hussein, Osama Bin Laden, the Republic of Kosovo...and Donald Trump. PLUS there's a special 'Hidden Bonus Track' somewhere which is worth sticking around for! (Feat. The GREAT Charles McCord).

S2 E18 - ALL SINGING...ALL DANCING...ALL ROBIO! Jul 26, 2019

In this very special episode: The Robio shares songs and stories about his many experiences on The Broadway...with Daniel Radcliffe, Nick Jonas, Huey Lewis, Brad Garrett, Melanie Griffith, Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick...behind the scenes, on and off the stage. Including clips from the Original Cast Albums. It's All Singing...All Dancing...All Robio!

S2 E17 -SUMMER SONGS PT 5 Jul 24, 2019

Cool off with some hot laughs as The Robio presents the 5th installment of the Great Hits of Summer from 1958 to the Present. This time, we pick up the second half of the decade that brought us...Milli Vanilli: The 1980s. 85-89 specifically, including our Favorite Band in the Whole Wide World, (along with the Beatles) Cheap Trick. We also get Bossa Nova Versions of Madonna and U2, (But, sadly, not the Israeli U2 Tribute Band: 'U Also') and the only known Bluegrass Version of 'Pour Some Sugar on Me'.

S2 E16 - BEST. GUESTS. EVER. Jul 23, 2019

Volume One of a collection of clips featuring some our most favorite guests, including Steve Schirippa, Judy Gold, Tony Danza, Real One (Certified G and Bonafide Stud Enzo...how you doin'?) Anthony Cumia and music from Liverpool Legend Billy J Kramer and Carrie and the Cats!

S2- E15 - "DEADER THAN ELVIS" Jul 17, 2019

In another special episode, The Robio fills in for his neighborhood Ice Cream Man, (who is out sick with the Shingles) but doesn't quite have the personality for it. So while he tries to get the hang of making all the little boys and girls happy, he presents the full, 3 Episode 'Death Can Kill' Story, 'Deader than Elvis'. A Murder Mystery in the City of Lights (Not Paris) during an Elvis Impersonators Convention..with Special Guest Stars JUDY GOLD and TONY DANZA!

S2 E14 - RIFLESMOKE! THE COMPLETE SAGA Jul 13, 2019

A special 'Robio-Sized' episode, featuring all SIX chapters of the Western Serial 'Riflesmoke!' the ripping yarn set in the Old West: The thrilling story of Luke Holster, the Sheriff with Hippophobia (Fear of Horses); his Trusty Sidekick 'Limpy'; (On account of his asymmetric antalgic gait); Miss Missy, the proprietor of the 'Rusty Diamond' Saloon (Who is sweet on the Clueless Sheriff); Miss Liza, the Schoolmarm, (Who is Clueless about pretty much everything; Villains 'Hateful Jake Smutty' and 'Three Dollar Bill', and the ever-elusive fabric for the curtains in the Sheriff's Office. All told by 'The Old Prospector'...whose name is actually Stephen (With a P)

S2 E13 - ELEMENTARY WATCHALONG 5 Jul 08, 2019

Join the Robio for the Final 'Elementary Watchalong', listen to running commentary as you view the episode together. Get some inside info, hideously inappropriate remarks, and a few yuks at Fat Boy's expense. And hear his idea for what could have been one more scene...a more dramatic ending for Captain Dwyer. (There's a reason why they didn't ask him to write this episode.)

S2 E12 - YOU'VE GOT MAIL Jul 03, 2019

A trip to the RBRCH Email Bag, with questions from our loyal followers, that run the gamut from the Beatles to Bond to Betty White to 74 Hot Dogs in 10 Minutes and an appearance (or two) with Gilbert Gottfried.

S2 E11 - ELEMENTARY WATCHALONG Pt. 4 Jun 29, 2019

The Captain Dwyer story arc continues...in another great episode that you can watch as you listen to The Robio provide running commentary, just like one of those 'Special Edition' DVDs. Info, anecdotes, hideous comments...a splendid time is guaranteed for all.

S2 E10 -SUMMER MOVIE BLOCKBUSTERS Jun 27, 2019

Join The Robio at the Movies for a whimsical look at the Top Ten Summer Box Office Blockbusters of All Time, including the one this Summer that is set to blow them all away. (Spoiler Alert: It's not The Lion King...and, by the way, haven't they been humping that one for over a year.) There's plenty of surprises...not the ones that made the list, but the ones that didn't. (No Die Hard? Really? Well...maybe it's more of a Christmas Movie after all) But, more specifically, one of the ones that did that shouldn't have...because of the cinematic embarrassment known as...Jar Jar Binks.

S2 E9 - SUMMER SONGS PT. 4 - The 80's Jun 24, 2019

In the latest episode, the Robio Continues with a look at the Hit Songs of the Summer This time, the 1980's. Which brought us Prince, McCartney, Harrison, Billy Joel, Tina Turner, Bruce, Donna Summer and the'Huey Lewis/Ray Parker Jr. / He-Totally-Stole-The-Melody-Of-Ghostbusters-From-I Want A New Drug' Controversy.But also Christopher Cross and Air Supply...which you should never listen to if there's a loaded gun in the house.

SUBSCRIBE TODAY!

S2 E8 - ELEMENTARY WATCHALONG PT. 3 Jun 21, 2019

Week three of 'The Elementary Watchalong'. In this episode, 'Into the Woods', Captain Dwyer (The Robio) acts as the Exposition Monitor, providing a service to help the viewer follow the very tightly knit, twist-laden, plot. (Not just the murderer's plot, but that of the brilliant script for this episode, by Jeffrey Paul King). It's a wild story, involving Wine, Swine, and Lookin' Fine. (The lead characters get to put on some serious Formal Wear).

Stream the newest episode off CBS.com, and listen as our intrepid host provides commentary as you watch the show...together.

S 2 E7- SUMMER SONGS PT. 3 Jun 20, 2019

The Countdown Continues, with an examination of the top 10 Summer Songs of the last of the 'Decade of Musical Disco Despair' (Which, unfortunately, Paul McCartney had a hand in) the 1970s...which one do you remember? And what memory is forever attached to it. Did you break up with your High School Girlfriend to an Andy Gibb record? Did you lose your virginity to 'My Sharona'?

If so...that's very troubling.

S2 E6- SUMMER SONGS PT. 2 Jun 19, 2019

Join the Robio, once again, for another nostalgic trip to the Summer Songs of Yesteryear...not just songs with the word 'Summer' in them, (Although there are a couple of those) but Songs of the Summer...the ones that evoke memories of a simpler, kinder, gentler, more innocent time...you know, like that summer when Uncle Teddy took you camping and got in your sleeping bag with you...

S2 E5 - SUMMER SONGS Jun 17, 2019

Join the Robio for the first installment of 'The Songs of Summer', a celebration of those catchy ditties upon which we foist our childhood memories...forever linking our Grandmother's death with 'Billy Don't Be a Hero'. In this episode, we cover 1958-1966.

S2 E4 - ELEMENTARY WATCHALONG 2 Jun 14, 2019

Get your DVRed Episode ready (Or stream it off CBS.com) and watch the 2nd Appearance of The Robio as Captain Dwyer on 'Elementary' right along with him as he provides simultaneous observation and commentary. It's just like you're in his living room. We hope you brought snacks.

S 2 E 3 - THAT THING YOU DO Jun 13, 2019

A True Romantic Rock n' Roll Comedy, 'That Thing You Do' gets a full on appreciation. Trivia, Clips, Observation and Comment on one of the great movies that you can watch over and over and NEVER get sick of the song upon which the whole thing hangs.

Because it's one of the main characters in the film.

S 2- E 2 - THE TONYS Jun 11, 2019

Join The Robio with a Tony Awards De-Briefing, from his unique, somewhat satirical and sarcastic perspective as an actor on The Broad-Way, featuring clips from some of his Broadway Performances in 'How to Succeed in Business' with Daniel Radcliffe...as well as clips from last week's 'Elementary', prior to this Friday's 'Watchalong' of this episode. PLUS, if you stick around to the very end of the Podcast, (and why aren't you already?) a special Extra Clip, from his personal archives, recorded Live on Stage in front of an actual Broad-Way audience.

S2 E1 -THE ELEMENTARY WATCHALONG Jun 07, 2019

A special episode to kick off our 2nd Season, as you watch this week's episode of 'Elementary' along with Captain Dwyer himself, The Robio. Synchronize your DVR'ed episode (Or download from CBS All Access) and listen to the simultaneous commentary of this first of the five episode story arc, featuring your favorite Podcast Host's portrayal of a gruff, cranky Commanding Officer, who is sent to fill in at the 11th Precinct, while Captain Gregson (Aidan Quinn) is in the ICU...in pretty bad shape with two gunshot wounds to the back. Watch Captain Dwyer lock horns with Watson and Marcus...because, he doesn't need details, he's 'A 30,000 Foot Guy', although nobody seems to know what the hell that means.

EPISODE 52 - FOOD TV Jun 06, 2019

Today's episode has The Robio weighing in (No pun intended) on a few of his favorite food themed programs, including guilty pleasures like 'MasterChef Junior', 'The Best Thing I Ever Ate' and 'Man Vs. Food'. and pounds 'Diners Drive Ins and Dives' host, Celebrity Chef Guy Fieri...like he was a veal chop.

EPISODE 51-NATIONAL CHEESE DAY Jun 05, 2019

In today's episode, The Robio reads some emails from our many, fine, upstanding followers, answering questions about Bund Meetings, Fashion, The Douche Nozzle Jeopardy Champion, UFOs and 'The Strangest Thing He's Ever Eaten.' Then to celebrate National Cheese Day, your favorite podcast host provides an homage to the heavenly substance created by the coagulation of milk proteins and fat. With some help from Monty Python and the Rutles.

EPISODE 50 - ON THE ROAD WITH THE I-MAN Jun 03, 2019

Another Road Warrior Story about the 1996 Remote Broadcasts from Las Vegas and Tucson, during Super Bowl Week. Almost everything in the story is true. Well...at least a certain respectable percentage.

EPISODE 49 - 'ABLEISM' Jun 01, 2019

No, it's not about a disease where you begin to resemble Lincoln, it's offensive stereotypes about disability that reinforce discrimination in favor of able-bodied people, and the phonies who all condescend instead of just giving credit for talent and abilities without condition...like Julianne Hough from America's Got Talent. Puh-Lease. The Robio weighs in on AMAZING Singer Kodi Lee, Fastest Man on No Legs Oscar Pistorius, and all the Hollywood Actors who play disabled people because it's an AWARDS MAGNET...Forrest Gump, Rainman, the Good Doctor...and 'Simple Jack'. It's an amusing episode.

Trust us.

EPISODE 48 - DISNEY SHOULD RULE THE WORLD May 30, 2019

Back 'live', The Robio's topic today, in light of the opening of the new Star Wars Land at the Parks, is 'Disney' Listen as he takes on Frozen Nazi Uncle Walt, examines the most unusual Disney Merch, and, of course, 'Gangsta Mickey' has a story about an unfortunate date with one of the 'Frozen' sisters. PLUS, your favorite Comedy Podcast Host finally breaks his silence about ABC, OG Network and Cumulus Broadcasting...and that'll, no doubt, leave a bruise.

EPISODE 47 - WALKEN, WESTERNS & THE GREAT WHITE WAY May 29, 2019

Today, yet another collection of some of the best bits from this season: The Thrilling Saga of the Old West, 'Riflesmoke', Bud Sperlo's Broadway Musical Bargain Barn, Christopher Walken's PSA and 'El Prestidititatio'...Radio Magician. Back tomorrow with a BRAND NEW Episode.

EPISODE 46 - BROOKLYN! May 28, 2019

While we repair some technical issues, today we present a great episode, our personal favorite, celebrating the greatest borough in NYC, with Special Guest, STEVE SCIRRIPA! Who joins us for some silliness including an edition of 'Flatbush Jeopardy'.

Episode 45 - WRESTLING May 28, 2019

In this Special 'Best Of' Episode, today's 'Fiendish Thingy' Topic is...Wrestling. Featuring some Podcast Follower Emails read by our cast members, (Don't you miss them? I do) and a VERY SPECIAL guest, Certified G and Bonafide Stud Enzo Amore. He and the Robio share stories about their respective times with the World Wrestling Organization, their relationship with the P.T. Barnum of our time, Vince McMahon...and then, Enzo does quite the comedic acting turn in a sketch about a brand new Health Club that you can join but NEVER have to work out in.

EPISODE 44 (C )- A FIENDISH THINGY: ' WINE' May 26, 2019

The third and final part of the Special Experimental Trilogy Spin Off of The Rob Bartlett Radio Comedy Hour: 'A Fiendish Thingy'. In this edition, The Robio takes on the topic of Wine. Buying it, Tasting it, Drinking it, and making fun of the elitist condescending douche nozzles who have lost sight of the basic fact about wine: You can get much more wasted in much less time.

EPISODE 44 (B) A FIENDISH THINGY: 'ART' May 24, 2019

In part 2 of the 'Daily Spin Off Experiment', (The Next Edition of 'A Fiendish Thingy') The Robio takes on 'Art'.

What is it? What isn't it? And why is dropping plastic eggs filled with paint onto an empty canvas from your vagina considered... 'Art'?

EPISODE 44 ( A ) - The Spin Off: 'A FIENDISH THINGY ' May 23, 2019

This week, we debut a Spin Off of the RBRCH, 'A Fiendish Thingy', a different style of podcast. 1 topic, no waiting. It's an experimental project that will be a daily broadcast, with one topic as a subject, examined in the same cynically dark and amusing fashion that is the trademark of The Robio that you know and love.

First up: 'LUNCH'., including a celebration of that famous regional southern delicacy, The Dinglewood Pharmacy Scramble Dog.

A Tasty Treat your ears will savor and enjoy.

EPISODE 43-THE ROBIO BIRTHDAY EXTRAVAGANZA May 16, 2019

Join The Robio as he celebrates his birthday with Special Guests, Gary Busey, Paula Dean and a performance from Blind Mississippi White Boy Pig Feets Dupris. PLUS a big announcement about an upcoming MAJOR TV Appearance, AND in the 'I Remember Imus' segment, the story of a trip to LA to shoot a pilot for CBS.

EPISODE 42 - THRONES, TITTIES, TRUMP & THE I-JET May 10, 2019

Best. Episode. Ever. Robio addresses the controversy over Game of Thrones Coffee Cups, Christopher Walken debuts his One Man Show reading Trump Tweets, Bud Sperlo's new Pet venture...for your Pet, and a semi-apocryphal story of flying on I-Force One, The Imus Net Jet.

EPISODE 41 – LARRY KING’S HEART, BUBBA CLINTON’S PODCAST, AND SONG PARODIES FROM IMUS IN THE MORNING May 02, 2019

This week, Robio welcomes old friend Larry King, who will brief everybody on his recent cardiac procedure, Bill Clinton unveils his new podcast, and, in the ‘I Remember Imus’ segment, a little tribute to the Song Parodies from the WFAN days, including ‘Friends With White Faces’.

EPISODE 40: IMPEACHMENT, ENDGAME & HANGING OUT IN THE I-MAN’S OFFICE Apr 25, 2019

Robio welcomes his old friend Brian Wilson who has some thoughts on impeachment, (and then accidentally provides a MAJOR Endgame Spoiler); discusses a theory about The Devil’s responsibility for The Norte Dame fire; and in the ‘I Remember Imus’ segment, shares memories about hanging out in the I -Man’s office at WFAN, and plays a round of ‘Name That Tune: Blues Bed Edition’.

EPISODE 39 - PAULA DEEN, PASSOVER, & THE EASTER BUNNY Apr 18, 2019

Another fun-filled episode! The Robio dissects the Easter Bunny (Not physically cutting up a Rabbit, but rather, exploring the concept and design of the Antrhopomorphic Cottontail) celebrates National Haiku Day with Yoko, then welcomes Paula Dean who shares her Passover Seder Recipe, and tells the story of 'The Bartlettes' , his Girl Group Opening Act who performed on many an Imus Remote Broadcast.

EPISODE 38 - BLACK HOLES, AVENGERS, IMUS & 1407 Apr 11, 2019

A Jam-Packed episode as Gary Busey stops by to weigh in on the Black Hole Photo; Robio welcomes a new sponsor with pharmaceutical product to boost your assertiveness; a review of Avengers Endgame, Yoko Ono with more Haikus, the story of the I-Man, (before he was known as the I-Man) at Club 1407, and the winner of the 'Wilhelm Scream Contest' is announced.

EPISODE 37 - YOKO, MICK, DR. PHIL & IMUS Apr 04, 2019

This week, The Robio welcomes Yoko Ono, who has a new film and a haiku about Mick Jagger: Dr. Phil has a few thoughts about "Serial Sniffer' Joe Biden; and another chapter of 'I Remember Imus': Moving the Freak Parade over to WFAN.

EPISODE 36 - GANGSTA MICKEY, THIS IS US, SEBASTIAN MANISCALCO & I REMEMBER IMUS Mar 27, 2019

This week, Rob welcomes Gangsta Mickey with a perspective on The Disney/Fox deal and 'Sebastian Maniscalco', who has thoughts about Senior Citizens smoking weed. PLUS: Missing Foreskins, the Beth/Randall Scandal, and 'I Remember Imus': David Letterman and the last days of WNNNNBC!

EPISODE 35 - LARRY FLYNT, FEETS & I REMEMBER IMUS CHAPTER 2 Mar 20, 2019

This week, The Robio celebrates the 50th Anniversary of 'The Godfather', welcomes Blind Mississippi White Boy Pig Feets Dupris with a Blues song about the College Admissions Scandal, Larry Flynt discusses Tiger Woods' performance at the Players Tournament last week, and Chapter 2 of 'I Remember Imus': The Birth of Sal Monella and 'The Night Before Christmas in Brooklyn'.

EPISODE 34 - I REMEMBER IMUS Mar 12, 2019

A combo St. Paddy's Day/Passover Episode, with old friend, (old, Old OLD friend) Larry King, with observations on Past Passover Repasts, the Godfather with thoughts about an Italian Seder, Bud Sperlo takes on Erectile Dysfunction, the excitingly gratutitous conclusion of 'Riflesmoke', and a new 'Reality Series': 'I Remember Imus'...Rob reminisces about his 40 year career, with stories about Stand Up, Broadway, Film and Television Roles, and, of course, memories of his time on the program named after the man who was responsible for the Fat Bastard's success: The I-Man, Imus in the Morning.

EPISODE 33 - ASH WEDNESDAY, SCHOOL MARMS & STUFFING GRANDMA Mar 06, 2019

This week, The Robio welcomes his old friend Pope Francis to talk about Lent, Sheriff Holster gets a new love interest who is fond of Musical Theater, Bud Sperlo introduces his new Trophy Game Preservation Process and MC Master T performs another original song, this one about the woman with whom he shares a separate bedroom.

EPISODE 32 - Bent Balonies, Snipped Sticks & Supervowl Coverage of the Oscars Feb 25, 2019

Wall to wall Robio as he reviews the John Wayne and Lorena Bobbitt mini-series; Ponders Peyronie Disease, Wonders what the Oscar Telecast would be like if it had it's own play by play and color commentators; unveils the next chapter in the Western Saga 'Riflesmoke'; and welcomes back musical guest MC Master T with a new song: 'Uptown Trump'

EPISODE 31 - THE PRESIDENT'S DAY SHOW Feb 18, 2019

A special, jam-packed, 'Almost All Robio' Episode, celebrating President's Day, with Special Guest Announcer, Bubba Clinton, 'Tweets Throughout History' from Abe Lincoln and Martha Washington, and a rap song from 'MC Master T' : 'It's Good to Be the King'.

PLUS the next installment of 'Riflesmoke', our continuing serial set in the Old West, Bud Sperlo introduces his new venture, we go the Robio Bit Vault for a classic phone prank, and the adorably heartwarming fable for the kids: 'The Story of Brown Nose Bear'.

BONUS: BEATLES, BOILERS & BUCK - TOOTHED BEAVERS Feb 11, 2019

A JAM-PACKED SPECIAL VALENTIME'S DAY BONUS EPISODE, wherein Robio does a Post-Mortem on the gig last week in Delray Beach; offers a briliant branding strategy to the Florida Homeless; celebrates the 55th Anniversary of the Beatles first appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show; relates a couple of painful memories from Valentine's Days past, and provides advice about the perfect gift to give your baby this February 14th.

EPISODE...WHATEVER...WHO'S KEEPING TRACK? Feb 05, 2019

This week, Special Guest Announcer Christopher Walken; The Robio welcomes an actual real sponsor, The French Quarters Guest Apartments; he plays a couple of Beatlesque Tunes from Billie Joe Armstrong's new band 'The Longshot'; then reminisces about doing 'How to Succeed in Business' on Broadway with Daniel Radcliffe; presents a clip of his standup act from the 90's at the Legendary Rascal's Comedy Club in West Orange New Jersey, and offers some Valentine's Day advice for the gentlemen in the listening audience... based on his experience, because, you know, the women's...they love The Robio.

BONUS BIG BUTTED EPISODE Jan 28, 2019

This week, The Robio explains that, for the next couple of weeks, while he and the cast shoot another series for Amazon, (A new show that puts a spin on the concept of Stand-Up Comedy) the RBRCH will be slightly different...kind of like when they replaced Dick York with Dick Sargent on 'Bewitched'. Same podcast...but...well, you'll see. Download and you'll hear Rob as he reminisces about his days with The Bartlettes, his opening act back in the day; a Girl Group who would do Songs from the 60's, complete with Beehives, and then join him onstage for the Encore to do the Big Showbiz Finish: The musical tribute to the Godfather of Soul, the Great James Brown. And then, for your listening pleasure, he plays a rare clip of the classic 'Big Butted Woman'.

BONUS CLIP - THE WHEEL OF JORDAN! Jan 19, 2019

While we take a brief hiatus to film a new Stand Up Comedy Series for Amazon Prime, (And, by the way, you should check out the first season of our other series, the Sketch Comedy Show, 'Ruthless Spectator Presents')

https://www.amazon.com/A-Very-Ruthless-Christmas/dp/B07LG7Q2WR/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1547939605&sr=8-1&keywords=Ruthless+Spectator

We humbly offer this gem from the Rob Bartlett Archives: 'The Wheel of Jordan'.

You're welcome

Episode 30: Peace, Plagues, Posses, and Pantyhose at the Movies -Comedy! Jan 15, 2019

In our 30th Episode, Mandy and Constantine report on the incapacitating illness that prevented them from participating in last week’s episode, Yoko Ono stops by after a not long enough hiatus, Pantyhose Thompson reviews some Oscar Contenders with her own Rating Scale, and we start a new, thrilling, serialized Western Series… RIFLESMOKE!

Episode 29 - Certified G, Bonafide Stud, Real 1, How You Doin’? Jan 09, 2019

In this DON’T MISS, UNCENSORED, NSFW EPISODE, this week’s Special Guest, the man formerly known as Enzo Amore, shares some amazing stories about his time with the WWE, and compares notes with Rob, who has a few horror stories himself, from his time as a host of the Original Monday Night Raw. The Real 1 also serves as spokesperson and celebrity endorser for a new (Fictional) Gym, ‘Zero Fitness’, and Rob plays a bootleg backstage tape made by someone in the WWE Organization who wore a wire, where Vince McMahon can be heard having a little ‘Sit Down’ with nZo after his unexpected appearance at Survivor Series. And in the Podcast Exclusive, Infamous ‘SEGMENT 4’, new cast member Pixie Esmonde relates a story about the time she was in an elevator with the Late, Great, Andre the Giant…and got to see his junk.

Episode 27 - The New Year’s Extravaganza: Resolutions, Circumlocutions, Drunken Humans and Mormon Porn Jan 02, 2019

In this Special, End of the Year Episode, Rob and the somewhat inebriated cast discuss everything from a Cross Dressing Charlie Brown, to how Mormons Gete Busy’; in ‘Megan & Mandy’s Tips on Modern Love’, the ‘LOVE LADIES’ help a woman whose boyfriend cries after sex, Bud Sperlo has a new venture to help you maintain a healthy colon, and we ‘Get to Know Your Cast Member’ Steve Mecca. Then, in the notorious ‘Segment 4’, Constantine and Rob weigh in on how @#$%ing difficult it is to impersonate Jeff Goldblum, Ray Liotta and Leonardo DiCaprio.

Episode 26 - The Rob Bartlett Comedy Hour Christmas Party with Special Guest Sal Monella! Dec 26, 2018

A Very Special Holiday Episode! Everybody’s Rockin’ Around the Present Laden Christmas Tree, (Purchased at Bud Sperlo’s Discount Discontinued Toy Barn and Christmas Tree Annex). The cast all takes part in our Christmas Pageant: a Brand New, Original Mini Musical, ‘Let’s Skip Christmas’ and Sal Monella stops by to provide a rendition of the Perennial Classic, ‘The Night Before Christmas in Brooklyn’

Episode 25 - Megan and Mandy, Piercing Private Parts and Walken Pnuemonia Dec 19, 2018

The Silver Anniversary Edition of the RBRCH introduces a new feature, ‘Megan and Mandy’s Tips on Modern Love’ where the Love Ladies discuss the pros and cons of getting your junk Bedazzled, the Thrilling Conclusion of ‘Murder on the Ronkonkoma Express’, and Christopher Walken has a PSA on diseases named after celebrities.

Episode 24 - Messed Up Monikers, Megan & Mandy & A Magician...On the Radio Dec 12, 2018

In another freewheeling episode, we discuss the fuckedup names some parents give their children, get a review of Die Hard from Steve, who, up until last week, hadnever seen it. We introduce a new segment Megan and Mandys Modern Guide to Romance.

Episode 23 - Recaps, Body Parts, Taste Tests, and YOU DON’T WANT TO KNOW WHAT’S REALLY IN ICE CREAM Dec 05, 2018

Rob does a postmortem on his gig at My Fathers Place over the Thanksgiving Weekend, and provides some background on the Legendary Establishment and its even MORE Legendary Proprietor, Eppie Epstein the controversy over the presence.

Episode 22 - Murder, Musicals & Mincemeat Dec 05, 2018

In this lively episode, a lively, and sometimes heated, debate over whether or not Mincemeat Pie contains actual meat a new Death Can Kill storyline Murder on the Ronkonkoma Express which takes place on a Long Island Railroad Train a PSA for the Age Fluid.

EPISODE 21 - Pulchritudinous Pachyderms, Film Festivals, And Porn Auditions Nov 28, 2018

An elephant factors in to the gripping conclusion to Death Can Kills Deadliest Show on Earth, Mandy gets an audition from her agent that may, in fact, be for a Porno, Megan and Steve give a report on the NY Short Film Festival where Dr. Mantis was screen.

Episode 20 - It's All About Rob Nov 21, 2018

In a special theme episode, ROB answers questions from listeners and fans, pulling back the curtain on his Leif and history, to see what its like to be the Robio. Then, in a podcast only exclusive, we introduce SEGMENT FOUR A no holds barred segment.

Episode 19 - A Very Horrifyingly Hilarious Halloween Nov 14, 2018

The first of our special Holiday Episodes, Rob relates some truly awful childhood Halloween memories, Bud Sperlo opens his Halloween Candy Barn and Hideous House o Horrors, Mandy Pantyhose Thompson has some Halloween Hacks, Yoko stops by to teach the cast.

Episode 18- The Lost Episode Nov 07, 2018

Its a Freewheeling Hour, in which Rob and the crew spontaneously welcome three officers and a Sergeant from the Midtown South Precinct, four great, funny and amazing officers who are part of the NYPD Neighborhood Policing Plan.

Episode 17: Psychics, Supplements, Circus People, and SIR PAUL McCARTNEY! Oct 31, 2018

In the latest episode, Rob welcomes Comedian and former Show Booker for the David Letterman Show Eddie Brill, who joins the cast for a brand new story in Death Can Kill, where a serial murderer terrorizes a Circus. Miss Winnie returns with a new scam.

EPISODE 16 - Roadkill Entree´s, Bloomin’ Onion Vacation Days and Christopher Walken is Bond…James…Bond Oct 24, 2018

A jampacked, yuk heavy episode featuring Linda from the Network in the Outback, Bud Sperlos new Restaurant Chain, the chilling conclusion of the Soap Opera The Last Days of Our Lives and a trailer for the new James Bond Movie starring Christopher Walken.

Episode 15: Praying Mantis Analysts, Oscar Winning Juice and Christopher Walken is Bond...James...Bond Oct 17, 2018

Rob welcomes Brandon Mikolaski, Director of Robs Animated Short Dr Mantis Insect Analyst who talks about winning an Academy Award for OJ Made in America and Robs debut as a cartoon caterpillar. Yoko drops in yet again, and the plot thickens at the Golden Globes.

Episode 14 - Sketches, Stories, Sound and Fury with Michael Urie Oct 10, 2018

Rob and the cast welcome TV, Movie and Broadway star Michael Urie, who tells some stories about he and The Robio, onstage in How to Succeed with Nick Jonas, and the scene they did in an episode of Ugly Betty.

EPISODE 13 - “The Gold Standard” Oct 03, 2018

IN THE BEST SHOW YET Robios dear friend, Comic, Writer, Actor, and Producer, Judy Gold, Guest Stars, making an appearance in the conclusion of Death Can Kill Deader Than Elvis. Judy also portrays Feminist StandUp Comedian Andrea Dice Clay.

Episode 12 - The ExtravaDanza! Sep 26, 2018

Rob welcomes his pal Tony Danza who has stories about Burt Reynolds and Frank Sinatra, plays a part in the intrigue in Chapter 2 of Death Can Kill Deader Than Elvis and steps into the Ring with Rocky Balboa as his Taxi Character, Tony Banta.

Episode 11 - Folkies, Funerals, Fake Psychics and Gary Busey Sep 19, 2018

In this latest episode, Rob presents the first installment of Death Can Kill Elvis Edition Bud Sperlo offers cut rate coffins, Miss Winnie returns and attempts to scam 20 bucks off both Rob AND Mandy, A profile of protest singing legends The Liberal Artist.

Episode 11 - Folkies, Funerals, Fake Psychics and Gary Busey Sep 19, 2018

In this latest episode, Rob presents the first installment of Death Can Kill Elvis Edition Bud Sperlo offers cut rate coffins, Miss Winnie returns and attempts to scam 20 bucks off both Rob AND Mandy, A profile of protest singing legends The Liberal Artist.

Episode 10 - Special Guest Star Steve Schirripa! Wagon Trains, Talking Mimes & Flatbush Jeopardy Sep 12, 2018

Rob welcomes Steve Schirripa, of Bluebloods and Sopranos fame, who joins the Robio Radio Players for Horrifyingly Grim Tales of the Prairie Flatbush Jeopardy and gets exposed to an overly enthusiastic, yet confused fanLinda from the Network. PLUS Ron Howard.

Episode 9 - The Best Of...So Far (Volume Two) Sep 05, 2018

In this jampacked, yukfilled Episode, Yoko returns with some new Haikus the cast performs the next installment of Death Can Kill, Bud Sperlo introduces his new business venture, The Catheter Barn some dude who thinks hes from the Metropolitan Opera orders food from a deli.

Episode 8 - The Best Of...So Far (Volume One) Aug 29, 2018

The Rob Bartlett Radio Comedy Hour has now graduated and is also available on 77WABC Radio Every Saturday Night at 10 PM and will be available as a podcast immediately after Broadcast. In this episode, a retrospective of some of the best bits from the Radio show.

Episode 7 - Scruples, Rubles and Anthony Cumia Rolls the Dice Aug 22, 2018

Special guest Anthony Cumia joins Rob and the crew for Andrew Dice Clay The Sommelier and Martin Scorceses Wizard of Oz. PLUS motivational Speaker Tammy Bobbins and YourPillow, the uncomfortable alternative to The MyPillow!

Episode 6 - The British Invasion Show! With Billy J Kramer, BeatleFest and BritBite Tooth Stainer Aug 22, 2018

In an All AngloCentric episode, Rob welcomes special guest, Liverpool Legend, Billy J Kramer, who performs his biggest hit, the LennonMcCartney penned Bad to Me, and previews the new hit single from his forthcoming album.

Episode 5 - Peg Legs, Deli Operas and El Sid Aug 15, 2018

In this episode, Rob welcomes 77 WABC Radios Sid Rosenberg from the Bernie and Sid Show, we get the second installment of the continuing murder mystery Deader Than Elvis, Nicolas Cage sells Burial Insurance, Ron Howard offers a Master Class, and an Opera Singer.

Episode 4 - Elvis, Spelling Bee Violence and Jerry Seinfeld is a Dog Aug 06, 2018

In the laughpacked Episode 4 Rob kicks off the Second Season of Death Can Kill with an Elvis themed storyline, the recently separated Long Island Medium goes on a date at the Olive Garden, and Graphic Violence is spelled out at the Bee.

Episode 3 - ManSplaining, Pancakes and Sir Paul Jul 30, 2018

This week, on Episode 3, Rob and the cast present the shockingly preposterous, yet hysterical conclusion of Death Can Kill welcome a new sponsor Brownings Restaurantcheck in with Fonzie and the gang after 40 years on Happy Days 2018 Rob gets a psychic reaading.

Episode 2 - Black Holes, Pontiffs and Cardigan Sweaters Jul 23, 2018

Rob presents an infomercial for a revolutionary new product to help those suffering from lowself esteem Rob checks in on the Popes Twitter Account Mike Tyson discusses Astro Physics and Superheroes share a house on the Jersey Shore.

Episode 1 -Yoko, Sperlo, Cairo…HERE WE GO! Jul 16, 2018

The Pilot Episode! Comedian Rob Bartlett takes on the world of Pop Culture, with sketch comedy and music. In the Series Premiere, Rob and the cast drop in on Prince Harry and Meghan begin a serialized murder mystery Death Can Kill get a visit from Yoko.

The Rob Bartlett Radio Comedy Hour Preview Jul 16, 2018

Rob Bartlett, star of stage and screen, best known from his years as head writer and creator of genius comic characters on the Imus in the Morning Program, is back with The Rob Bartlett Radio Comedy Hour! Coming Soon! Subscribe Now!

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