‘Mare of Easttown’ is the biggest HBO hit in a long time. No spoilers, but we examine what it’s like to be a subscription impaired American like Zip, who thinks the Smithsonian Channel is where the action is.

Spike O’Neill can’t shut his Air Conditioner off because it’s 82 degrees in Seattle! He prepares for his new gig as a spokesperson for Natural Gas, as several US cities outlaw its use in new construction. We take a Fair and Balanced approach to busting his balls.

What is the origin of “Woke”? Bob googles it so you won’t have to.

Comic, Andrew Rivers has completed an audition invitation for a reality TV series. This one’s perfect for him. And it ain’t the Bachelor.

Ed reads a Patreon answering machine message. If you’re a Patreon, request yours at show[the at symbol]bobrivers.com

Our listeners numbers are increasing, Bob re-introduces the cast for the noobs.

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