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The Bob Cesca Show

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Hosted by Bob Cesca, contributor to the Stephanie Miller Show and writer for The Banter newsletter, the Bob Cesca Show features funny liberal political talk from podcasters knee-deep in the trenches of the American political debate. Download our free podcast wherever you get your podcasts, and be sure to support our Patreon: bobcescashow.com.

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Episodes

Sinus Headache In Human Form

[Explicit Content] The new streamlined opening for the show. Bring on the subpoenas. The 1/6 committee. The Republicans voted to literally defund the police. The bipartisan infrastructure deal makes it past the filibuster. Kyrsten Sinema continues to be a spoiler. Trump sabotage. The potato-shaped rodeo clown caucus tried to hold a press conference and then ran away. Joe Biden is winning the war on poverty. Trump's rally the other day. Marco Rubio's Derp of the Day. Antivaxxer urges his follower...

Jul 29, 20211 hr 7 min

Cliff Schecter In the Star Wars Cantina

[Explicit Language] Cliff is a returning regular and the co-host of the Unpresidented Podcast at patreon.com/unpresidentedpodcast and at sexyliberal.com . Today we talked about COVID, the 1/6 select committee, and the increasingly monitized disinformation industry in America, and how its impacting the pandemic, our politics, and whether America can endure with so many people making millions on lies and nonsense. Meanwhile if you like what you hear today, don't forget to subscribe to our bonus co...

Jul 28, 20211 hr 7 min

Lock Them Out

[Explicit Language] We discuss the first day of the 1/6 insurrection hearings in Congress -- audio from the Capitol Police testimony and more. Officer Hodges calls the attackers "terrorists." Officer Dunn refers to Trump as a hit man. DOJ says former Trump administration officials can testify. Buzz's contribution to MSNBC's coverage. Simone Biles and the Olympics. The CDC reverses its masking guidance. The most salient point to make against the antivaxxers. With Buzz Burbank . And music by WALLI...

Jul 27, 20211 hr 13 min

Chaos Is The New Cocaine

[Explicit Content] Mary Trump returns! Her new book, The Reckoning , is out August 17. The history that led up to the rise of Trump. The impact of the Civil War and its aftermath. Jody's new jingle. Accountability for the uncontrolled pandemic last year. Post traumatic stress. Surgeon General says the CDC needs to revise its masking guidance, even for vaccinated people. Alex Jones and the insurrection. Chaos and Trump. The KKK and the Texas senate. McCarthy and the rodeo clown caucus. Charlie Ki...

Jul 22, 20211 hr 14 min

Encore Interview: Andy Kindler

[Explicit Content] Our guest for today didn't materialize, so we're rewinding to May 2021 for a replay of my interview with comedian Andy Kindler. You might know Andy from his podcast with J. Elvis Weinstein called Thought Spiral, as well as the Majority Report with Sam Seder – and you've probably seen Andy on shows like Portlandia, Maron, The Larry Sanders Show, and the animated series Bob's Burgers. His comedy album, Hence the Humor, is out now – AndyKindler.com . Meanwhile if you like what yo...

Jul 21, 202158 min

Jeff Bezos And His Flying Dick

[Explicit Content] President Biden's proclamation for Buzz's dad. Jeff Bezos went to space today and we have the mission control audio. Six vaccinated Texas Democrats test positive for COVID. Vaccinated vs unvaccinated. To worry or not to worry, that is the question. Tiny Tucker latest lies about the vaccine. Tokyo Olympics might be canceled due to rampant infections. Reason for hope and optimism. The pendulum isn't broken yet. Bill O'Reilly and the Red Hats love cancel culture. With Buzz Burban...

Jul 20, 20211 hr 14 min

The Gospel Of The Fuhrer

[Explicit Content] Jody's pre-cancer treatment on her face. Mary Trump will join us next week. An apparent Kremlin leak indicates kompromat on Trump, and Putin's plot to get Trump elected. The Leonnig/Rucker book describes how General Milley and the Joint Chiefs reacted to Trump's attempted coup. Liz Cheney vs Jim Jordan during the Insurrection. Secession is a quitter's gambit. The latest on Britney Spears. Democrats reach an agreement on their $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill. Trump plagiarize...

Jul 15, 20211 hr 7 min

John Amato from Crooks & Liars

[Explicit Language] John is the founder of Crooks & Liars , one of the original liberal blogs dating back to the middle 2000s, and it was the first blog to feature streaming video long before YouTube existed. John's also a successful professional musician, performing with Duran Duran, Ronnie Montrose, Ringo Starr -- and even Ozzy Osbourne in a weird way. Follow John on Twitter @JohnAmato . Meanwhile if you like what you hear today, don't forget to subscribe to our bonus content at patreon.co...

Jul 14, 20211 hr 16 min

The Brimley Line

[Explicit Language] We recap Bob's birthday weekend. Profanity on the show. Three cheers for the Texas Democrats. The most ridiculous things from CPAC. Republicans are telling the truth about why they're suppressing the vote. It was Rudy all along. Rudy Giuliani and the Big Lie. "Discrimination" against unvaccinated people. Trump called the insurrection a "love fest." Weisselberg removed from Trump Org posts. How COVID will continue to be a thing thanks to the refuseniks. Newsmax host says vacci...

Jul 13, 20211 hr 10 min

Billy Wants Dove Bars

[Explicit Content] Cosby is being embraced by the Breitbart Red Hats. Trump's lawsuit against Big Tech is a cynical cash grab. It's all about raising money to enrich fake billionaires. Trump reportedly told John Kelly that Hitler did "a lot of good things." Mike Lindell moves reinstatement date to August 13. Mike Lindell live from the wing of an airplane. The OAN disclaimer. Tucker Carlson's latest NSA tall tale: he was trying to get an interview with Putin. COVID and the Delta variant. State of...

Jul 08, 20211 hr 15 min

Donna Halper is Rush's Mom

The great Donna Halper is back! Donna is a professor and media historian as well as the broadcaster who first introduced Rush, the greatest band in the world, to American radio audiences. Today we'll discuss the passing of Geddy Lee's Mom, Mary Weinrib, we'll also dig into fake news, Tucker Carlson, soup in the Summertime, and so much more. You can follow Donna's work on Twitter, @DevorahLeah , and on her blog, dlhalperblog.blogspot.com . Meanwhile if you like what you hear today, don't forget t...

Jul 07, 20211 hr 16 min

Conspiracy Theory Weather

[Explicit Content] We're back from the break with all new shows! The Trump Organization and Allen Weisselberg indicted. Crooks are stupid. The Trumps kept two sets of books. Who will be the first to flip? Trump confessed. The 6-month anniversary of the 1/6 Insurrection and Trump is still at-large. News consumption way down. Rupert Murdoch's weather channel. COVID and the Delta Variant spreading among some vaccinated people. The new GETTR platform is flooded with anime porn. With Buzz Burbank . A...

Jul 06, 20211 hr 9 min

Indie Music Countdown June 2021

All of the songs by the independent recording artists we featured on the Bob Cesca Show during June 2021 and played here in the same order they premiered on our Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday podcasts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jul 04, 20211 hr 7 min

Douchecanoe

[Explicit Content] Rudy Giuliani's law license suspended for spreading election conspiracy theories. Our conversation about COVID-19 PTSD continues. Nancy Pelosi announces a select-committee to investigate the Insurrection. Indiana woman charged in the insurrection. A Buzz Burbank commentary . General Milley on critical race theory. The Senate's bizarre deal on infrastructure. Greg Abbott is a ghoul. OAN host called for the execution of Democrats. Curtis Sliwa is the GOP nominee for NYC mayor. N...

Jun 24, 20211 hr 6 min

Larry Charles Returns

[Explicit Language] Our old friend Larry Charles is back. He's the director of the first Borat movie, and he wrote some the greatest episodes of Seinfeld. He's also the host and creator of Larry Charles' Dangerous World of Comedy on Netflix. Today we'll talk about QAnon, COVID and PTSD, the American apartheid that's underway, and the role of the media in all of it. And of course, I have to ask Larry about Kramer from Seinfeld and whether he would've been a Q adherent. Follow him on Instragram he...

Jun 23, 202153 min

Phlegmy & Coughy

[Explicit Language] No shows the week of June 28; Bob's maskless adventures in restaurants; PTSD is real and we're going to talk about it here; Republicans blocking voting rights and what's next for the filibuster; Alex Jones and Roger Stone under investigation for insurrection; Matty the Squid is about to get pinched; Trump and kompromat; Greg Abbott de-funds the legislature and vetoes bill to protect dogs from abuse; Good news for trans veterans; With Buzz Burbank ; And music by Michael McDerm...

Jun 22, 20211 hr 10 min

The Louie Gohmert Prevention Act

[Explicit Content] The Supreme Court has upheld the Affordable Care Act once again. The idiotic Texas challenge to the law. Trump and the congressional Republicans screwed themselves on this one. Republicans will regroup and try to repeal the consumer protections in the ACA. SCOTUS also unanimously ruled that religious adoption agencies can discriminate against LGBTQ people. Voucher Hospital. Justice is coming for Allen Weisselberg. Joe Manchin supports eliminating partisan gerrymandering. The D...

Jun 17, 20211 hr 7 min

Dr. Leah Torres Returns

[Explicit Content] The great Dr. Leah Torres is here to talk about reproductive rights, the Texas abortion ban, the Supreme Court and Roe v Wade, and more. In case you're just joining us, Dr. Torres is an OB/GYN who provides abortion services in, of all places, Alabama. She's one of the most centered, knowledgeable, and quite literally one of the bravest people I have the honor of knowing. Follow her on Twitter @LeahNTorres . Meanwhile if you like what you hear today, don't forget to subscribe t...

Jun 16, 202147 min

They Might Be Idiots

[Explicit Content] Jeffrey Toobin's back on CNN. The latest on the Trump DOJ's spying on Congress. House Judiciary and DOJ inspector general launch investigations. How the Senate Judiciary could issue subpoenas despite 50/50 committee. DOJ also spied on Don McGahn. Trump asked Jeffrey Rosen to say the election was rigged. Mitch McConnell is either losing his marbles or he's up to something. Joe Scarborough is wrong about Trump and the vaccines. FBI warnings about QAnon. Dan Crenshaw's first what...

Jun 15, 20211 hr 5 min

Frumpkin

[Explicit Content] We debut a new game show called America's Dumbest Dumbstupid, with Ben Shapiro, Louie Gohmert, and a crazy QAnon disciple. Brought to you by Geritol. The world feels really bleak, but there's reason for hope. Koch network pressuring Joe Manchin; House Dems have passed nearly everything we've asked for; House Dems also introduce bill to protect abortion access; Liz Cheney says Republicans feared for their lives; Trump wants to ban Twitter and Facebook; With Jody Hamilton and Da...

Jun 10, 20211 hr 4 min

Directors Kevin Smokler & Chris Boone

[Explicit Language] Kevin Smokler and Christopher Boone are the directors of a brand new documentary called Vinyl Nation. VinylNationFilm.com . We'll talk about what killed record albums, what's creating the resurgence in vinyl, and especially how enthusiasm for the old technology is bringing people together in the age of digital downloads and streaming content. Vinyl Nation will be available on Bluray and DVD exclusively on Record Store Day, June 12. Email info@vinylnationfilm.com for a record ...

Jun 09, 202157 min

Shredding The Ground Bacon

[Explicit Language] Trump's pants look like they're backwards; Shredding The Ground Bacon; Red Hat auditors move ballots to Montana for some reason; Dangerous distractions; Republicans confess that voting laws help them win; Joe Manchin continues to obstruct the Dems; Polls show West Virginians support the Biden agenda; CNN's obtains secret audio of Rudy Giuliani; Spineless Mike Pence is spineless; Facebook's decision on reinstating Trump; More radio stories; With Buzz Burbank ; And music by Meg...

Jun 08, 20211 hr 9 min

Justice Is Coming For The Goombahs

[Explicit Content] Hal Sparks and hairballs; DeJoy under investigation; Trump shut down his blog; Will there be an attempt to reinstate Trump in August; Paul Gosar coordinated with the Proud Boys to stage a Brooks Bros. Riot; The House Dems and the 1/6 Commission; Trump met with a Jan. 6 organizer; The Texas election law; West Virginia's incentive for getting vaccinated; Paxton Smith's graduation remarks about the Texas abortion ban; Vasectomies and controlling women; With Jody Hamilton and TRex...

Jun 03, 20211 hr 10 min

Jen Kirkman Returns

[Explicit Language] Jen Kirkman, the world's greatest standup comic, talks with Bob about returning to life after being vaccinated, the possibility of another insurrection, irritants on Twitter, and more. Jen's also the host of her own podcast called No Fun with Jen Kirkman – get it wherever you get your podcasts – and you can support her work by subscribing to her Patreon page at patreon.com/jenkirkman . And if you know what's good for you, don't forget to watch her standup specials on Netflix....

Jun 02, 20211 hr 10 min

Q Coup

[Explicit Language] Buzz is back! Bob went maskless over the weekend; Mike Flynn calls for a Myanmar-style military coup to reinstate Donald Trump; What happened in Myanmar; The Republicans hate democracy; What will happen in August; Russia defends the human rights of the insurrectionists; A fact check on Matt Gaetz's "Second Amendment" blurt; Nyattanhoo has been ousted; Kamala Harris's non-Memorial Day Memorial Day tweet; Cy Vance and Little RICO; With Buzz Burbank ; And music by Abby K and Fre...

Jun 01, 20211 hr 6 min

Indie Music Countdown May 2021

All of the songs by the independent recording artists we featured on the Bob Cesca Show during May 2021 and played here in the same order they premiered on our Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday podcasts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

May 31, 20211 hr 10 min

My Bush

[Explicit Content] TRex returns! Ted Cruz really ate a fly (two years ago); Cy Vance empanels a grand jury to hear the Trump Org investigation evidence; Michael Cohen on MSNBC yesterday; Poll shows supermajority of Americans don't want Trump to run again; At least one witness has been asked to testify; Republicans blocking the 1/6 Commission; Trump's pet name for George P. Bush; Gen X Gets Old; Allen Weisselberg linked to Trump inaugural grift and what that means; The Red Hat auditors moving on ...

May 27, 20211 hr 13 min

Richard Henzel

[Explicit Language] You might know Richard from his appearances in Rocky Mountain Mike bits for the Stephanie Miller Show, and he's been performing one-man-shows and audiobooks as Mark Twain for decades now. But the role he's most known for is as one of the radio deejays in the Bill Murray / Harold Ramis movie Groundhog Day . Today we'll talk about all of that and we might even get Richard to re-enact a scene or two for us. Follow Richard's work at RichardHenzel.com and on Facebook . See Privacy...

May 26, 202154 min

Performative Dumbf**kery

[Explicit Language] Cliff Schecter from the Unpresidented Podcast sits in for Buzz Burbank. Foul-Mouthed Barack is here today, too. Plus, the new Texas gun law and its ramifications; Sen. John "Gohmert" Kennedy's NRA video; Slow-motion red state secession; Half of all American adults have been fully vaccinated; the misleading WSJ article about the Wuhan lab; Trump insists he was right all along; Debunking the WSJ article; A look back at the 2013 NSA reporting; George Will on the Republican Party...

May 25, 20211 hr 21 min

Evil Bobby Flay

[Explicit Content] TRex is home sick today, so we have a very special mystery guest filling in for him; Jody reunites with her Mom (Carol Burnett); Yesterday's interview show; The best news of the week; NY investigation into the Trump Org is now a criminal probe; How does Trump wiggle out of this one?; What about the IRS?; Republicans continue to stonewall a 1/6 Commission; Tim Ryan's angry remarks on the floor; Andrew Giuliani is running for governor and it's already a disaster; Greg Abbott sig...

May 20, 20211 hr 5 min
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