Bobs Your Uncle Podcast

George Toma grew up with Polish/ Ukrainian parents in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania when everyone was a coal miner. His dad passed away when George was 10 and the lad went to work on a farm and later as a groundskeeper for a local minor league baseball team. Follow his adventures as he becomes the groundskeeper for the Kansas City Royals and later the Kansas City Chiefs and every Super Bowl from the beginning!

Mentions of Bill Veeck, the Daytona 500, Hank Greenberg, Charley O Finley, Emil Bozer, Lou Boudreaux, and even Dr James Watson of Toro.

Amanda McInnes, our sponsor, speaks with Bob about travel sustainability and G Adventures, Planeterra Foundation, and so much more. Our former sponsor, Amanda, is no longer working as a travel agent. 

The historical marker includes Bob Dylan, Queen Victoria and the first female solo flight from England to Australia. Only took 19 days.

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Bobs Your Uncle features the opinions of Bob Mendelsohn and any of his guests.

To financially support the podcast,  go to the Patreon site and choose Gold, Silver or Bronze levels.  Thanks for that! https://www.patreon.com/BobsYourUncle

To read Bob's 1999 autobiography, click this link https://bit.ly/StoryBob

To see photos of any of Bob's guests, they are all on an album on his Flickr site click here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bobmendo/albums/72177720296857670 

Meet Julie Gunn, originally from Britain, then Portugal who since 1995 has been seriously involved and is now the owner of the Trademark for CEROC, the international dance craze here in Australia. I love it and you will really enjoy listening to this delightful woman share the story of her own involvement with Ceroc.  Do you want to see the 2019 Finals competition in Sydney? Here it is on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/eWT1veujp6w

Our former sponsor, Amanda, is no longer working as a travel agent. 

Historical marker of the week includes more European military history of conquest AND the establishment of the Australian Football League (Go the Swans!)

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Thanks for listening. Please share the pod with your mates, and feel free to comment right here! Write to Bob on his email -- [email protected]
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Bobs Your Uncle features the opinions of Bob Mendelsohn and any of his guests.

To financially support the podcast,  go to the Patreon site and choose Gold, Silver or Bronze levels.  Thanks for that! https://www.patreon.com/BobsYourUncle

To read Bob's 1999 autobiography, click this link https://bit.ly/StoryBob

To see photos of any of Bob's guests, they are all on an album on his Flickr site click here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bobmendo/albums/72177720296857670 

Rif was raised in Chicago, became a gymnast and then a coach, an executive in a marketing agency and in 2014 discovered the game Pickleball. Ellen DeGeneris loves is; I love it; Rif loves it and so do millions of Americans and people worldwide. He's the founder of the Pickleball Hall of Fame now in Austin, Texas, and is a major person to the sport. Don't miss a word he shares!

Our former sponsor, Amanda, is no longer working as a travel agent. 

Historical marker of the week features a cross-country linkage (like Rif's bike ride) and Nelson Mandela. 

Support the show

Thanks for listening. Please share the pod with your mates, and feel free to comment right here! Write to Bob on his email -- [email protected]
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Bobs Your Uncle features the opinions of Bob Mendelsohn and any of his guests.

To financially support the podcast,  go to the Patreon site and choose Gold, Silver or Bronze levels.  Thanks for that! https://www.patreon.com/BobsYourUncle

To read Bob's 1999 autobiography, click this link https://bit.ly/StoryBob

To see photos of any of Bob's guests, they are all on an album on his Flickr site click here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bobmendo/albums/72177720296857670 

Bob Mendelsohn shares his insights on Poland/ Russia/ Ukraine and the reality of Vladi-Mir (which means both "Prince of Peace" and "Prince of the World") An on-site perspective as Bob is in Warsaw during Putin's war with Ukraine.  Very timely thoughts.

Our former sponsor, Amanda, is no longer working as a travel agent. 

Support the show

Thanks for listening. Please share the pod with your mates, and feel free to comment right here! Write to Bob on his email -- [email protected]
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Bobs Your Uncle features the opinions of Bob Mendelsohn and any of his guests.

To financially support the podcast,  go to the Patreon site and choose Gold, Silver or Bronze levels.  Thanks for that! https://www.patreon.com/BobsYourUncle

To read Bob's 1999 autobiography, click this link https://bit.ly/StoryBob

To see photos of any of Bob's guests, they are all on an album on his Flickr site click here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bobmendo/albums/72177720296857670 

Last week we started with "How did you get there, and what happened?" and in this week's episode, "What's it like now?" Bill B, originally from Kansas shares his story of addiction and recovery in a clear and hope-bringing manner. The 'man behind the curtain' and the stage player find peace, in his time with his dad, in his work, in the' be in the middle' lifestyle he leads. A compelling story of experience, strength and hope. Don't miss this one!

Historical marker includes Ukraine...again!

Our former sponsor, Amanda, is no longer working as a travel agent. 

Support the show

Thanks for listening. Please share the pod with your mates, and feel free to comment right here! Write to Bob on his email -- [email protected]
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Bobs Your Uncle features the opinions of Bob Mendelsohn and any of his guests.

To financially support the podcast,  go to the Patreon site and choose Gold, Silver or Bronze levels.  Thanks for that! https://www.patreon.com/BobsYourUncle

To read Bob's 1999 autobiography, click this link https://bit.ly/StoryBob

To see photos of any of Bob's guests, they are all on an album on his Flickr site click here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bobmendo/albums/72177720296857670 

Bill B shares his own personal and very tough story, from being inadequate in his youth, to shame and self-esteem issues. Family secrets, self-loathing. He had to unlearn much about God as he hit rock bottom 11 years ago. He will share in part I, what was wrong and how he found the beginning of the help he needed. It's a marvellous story. 

Our former sponsor, Amanda, is no longer working as a travel agent. 

Support the show

Thanks for listening. Please share the pod with your mates, and feel free to comment right here! Write to Bob on his email -- [email protected]
Link to https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078996765315 on Facebook.
Bobs Your Uncle features the opinions of Bob Mendelsohn and any of his guests.

To financially support the podcast,  go to the Patreon site and choose Gold, Silver or Bronze levels.  Thanks for that! https://www.patreon.com/BobsYourUncle

To read Bob's 1999 autobiography, click this link https://bit.ly/StoryBob

To see photos of any of Bob's guests, they are all on an album on his Flickr site click here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bobmendo/albums/72177720296857670 

Bob Mendelsohn shares his personal story of faith. Everyone is on a journey, and Bob's story took him from Kansas City, and his Bar Mitzvah to Wild Rose, Wisconsin to Atlanta where he was surrounded by some Bible thumpers, to Florida where he spent some time in jail, but met a young man reading a well-worn book who was generous to him. Bob sang at Jackson Square Park in New Orleans and the crowd joined him on Suite: Judy Blue Eyes. Good times. But what was missing and what did he find? Does that have anything to do with you?

This is a Bonus episode ...enjoy and share this one, won't you?

Support the show

Thanks for listening. Please share the pod with your mates, and feel free to comment right here! Write to Bob on his email -- [email protected]
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Bobs Your Uncle features the opinions of Bob Mendelsohn and any of his guests.

To financially support the podcast,  go to the Patreon site and choose Gold, Silver or Bronze levels.  Thanks for that! https://www.patreon.com/BobsYourUncle

To read Bob's 1999 autobiography, click this link https://bit.ly/StoryBob

To see photos of any of Bob's guests, they are all on an album on his Flickr site click here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bobmendo/albums/72177720296857670 

The fun and faithfulness of Curtis Wright living in Wellsville, Kansas, outside Kansas City, shows through in this 11-minute interview.  He loves his wife, their 5 children and the community he serves. 
Here he is with his family: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bobmendo/51997242653/in/album-72177720296857670/

Our former sponsor, Amanda, is no longer working as a travel agent. 

Learn about the US Civil War's beginning. And Yuri Gagarin. 

Support the show

Thanks for listening. Please share the pod with your mates, and feel free to comment right here! Write to Bob on his email -- [email protected]
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Bobs Your Uncle features the opinions of Bob Mendelsohn and any of his guests.

To financially support the podcast,  go to the Patreon site and choose Gold, Silver or Bronze levels.  Thanks for that! https://www.patreon.com/BobsYourUncle

To read Bob's 1999 autobiography, click this link https://bit.ly/StoryBob

To see photos of any of Bob's guests, they are all on an album on his Flickr site click here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bobmendo/albums/72177720296857670 

Meet Siobhan Coombs in this episode. She's the founder of @CockatooComics based in Sydney Australia. She helps us understand the role of cartoons and movies in our pop culture. She mentions Pat Grant and the Comics Code Authority from the USA and the impact that had on the world since the 1960s. What is "the seduction of the innocent?" How does she run a business and manage two young boys along with her partner and some help from many? This is a great interview and who knows... we might see her in a Shakespeare play one day. 
Here she is with her business partner:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/bobmendo/51994460361/in/album-72177720296857670/

Amanda McInnes ...This time we talk about Frequent Flyer programs. How do they work? And for what? Our former sponsor, Amanda, is no longer working as a travel agent. 

Remember to 'follow' the podcast or 'subscribe' and certainly comment to us, maybe even in video form-- we would be sure to use that in a subsequent episode.

Support the show

Thanks for listening. Please share the pod with your mates, and feel free to comment right here! Write to Bob on his email -- [email protected]
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Bobs Your Uncle features the opinions of Bob Mendelsohn and any of his guests.

To financially support the podcast,  go to the Patreon site and choose Gold, Silver or Bronze levels.  Thanks for that! https://www.patreon.com/BobsYourUncle

To read Bob's 1999 autobiography, click this link https://bit.ly/StoryBob

To see photos of any of Bob's guests, they are all on an album on his Flickr site click here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bobmendo/albums/72177720296857670 

Meet Leanne Devine from Northern Ireland, hairdresser, salon owner, entrepreneur, an immigrant to Australia, mother of 2 young boys... loads of good stories to tell. 
Here we are:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/bobmendo/51971388392/in/album-72177720296857670/
Here's her wedding in Ireland:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/bobmendo/albums/72157642519642125

Our former sponsor, Amanda, is no longer working as a travel agent. 

These 18-minute episodes are what call 'bite-sized' meaning you can hear an entire episode while on a jog, or after a job, in your car driving back and forth to the shops... and you can comment, review, make it reach further and further, if you want. I certainly appreciate it. 

Support the show

Thanks for listening. Please share the pod with your mates, and feel free to comment right here! Write to Bob on his email -- [email protected]
Link to https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078996765315 on Facebook.
Bobs Your Uncle features the opinions of Bob Mendelsohn and any of his guests.

To financially support the podcast,  go to the Patreon site and choose Gold, Silver or Bronze levels.  Thanks for that! https://www.patreon.com/BobsYourUncle

To read Bob's 1999 autobiography, click this link https://bit.ly/StoryBob

To see photos of any of Bob's guests, they are all on an album on his Flickr site click here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bobmendo/albums/72177720296857670