In this episode of Dead Man Talking, Bob Roberts shares unexpected news about his latest cancer test results. Hear his friends react to the update. Plus, Bob’s 13-year-old daughter, Cadence, joins the conversation as a special guest while visiting him in Arizona.

What you’ll hear:

• Bob’s Health Update: After months of difficult reports, Bob received hopeful news. His latest test shows a significant drop in a key liver cancer marker, suggesting the current treatment is working.
• Bob’s Reaction: Bob talks about processing this news. He discusses feeling pulled between his recent focus on heaven and the new possibility of more time on earth. He shares his relief and the plan for the next five weeks of treatment, leading up to a critical evaluation scan.
• Friends’ Reactions: Jason Janz, Will Galkin (joining from overseas), Ellis Murphree, and Josh Darnell share their honest thoughts. You’ll hear their surprise, gratitude, cautious optimism, and desire for Bob to stay.
• Meet Cadence: Get to know Bob’s daughter, Cadence. She talks about flying alone for the first time to see her dad. She shares what it was like getting the news, what she enjoys (and doesn’t!) about her dad, and talks a little about school, church, and a memorable trip to Hong Kong.
• Looking Ahead: The group discusses how this news affects their perspective but agrees to continue the podcast with the same approach: hoping for the best while planning for the worst.

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In this episode of Dead Man Talking, Bob Roberts, alongside his close friends, tackle the topic of Bob’s “Bucket List.” 10 things he aims to accomplish before his potential passing. This installment covers the first five items on his list, framed within their ongoing stance of hoping for the best while planning for the worst.

The conversation kicks off with Will Galkin sharing details from his recent trip to Phoenix to support Bob during a treatment day. They recount the experience, highlighting Bob’s warm connections with the clinic staff and the profound depth of their decades-long friendship, oscillating between humorous nostalgia (like Facebook stalking old friends) and reaching “level 20” transparency as they discussed life, regrets, and family dynamics with raw honesty and vulnerability.

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In this episode of Dead Man Talking, Bob Roberts and his longtime college friends—Jason Janz, Will Galkin, Ellis Murphree, and Josh Darnell—dive deep into the heart of their thirty-plus-year friendship. Reflecting on the raw authenticity of the first episode, the group explores the origins of their bond at Northland College, sharing humorous and poignant memories from their youth, including missional adventures and pivotal moments of showing up for each other during profound hardship.

They wrestle with the weight of Bob's stage four cancer diagnosis, discussing regrets about time not spent, the unique ways each friend brings out different facets in the others, and the pain of potentially losing one of their own. The conversation candidly navigates vulnerability, shared suffering, faith, anger, the nature of heaven, and the profound importance of investing in relationships, all while maintaining their signature blend of unfiltered honesty, laughter, and enduring hope. Bob also provides an update on his health and treatment journey.

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In this first episode, Bob Roberts—who is battling stage four cancer—launches Dead Man Talking. With his longtime college friends by his side, Bob opens up about his journey from his initial colon cancer diagnosis and treatment to the recent discovery of troubling liver scans. Amid raw honesty and irreverent humor, the group reflects on life’s unpredictable nature, the pain of suffering, and the enduring power of hope and friendship. The conversation blends health updates, jokes, and deep reflections on faith, reminding listeners that even in the darkest moments, life can be celebrated.

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