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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

Honey I Shrunk The Liar

[Explicit Content] We have a new Spicy Jody sound. Happy 90th to Carol Burnett. Tucker Carlson loved using the c-word to describe Fox executives. The secret opposition file on Tucker. Tucker posted a video that doesn't make any sense. Ted Cruz and Maria Bartiromo discussed a way to overturn the 2020 election. Trans lawmaker in Montana silenced by Republicans. Kevin McCarthy's debt ceiling bill will never be passed. Alvin Bragg wants a gag order against Trump. South Korean president serenades the...

Apr 27, 20231 hr 11 min

Buzz Burbank vs Prostate Cancer

[Explicit Language] Our friend Buzz Burbank talks about his battle with prostate cancer. Buzz kept this news private for reasons he'll explain on the show, but now that he's received some great news, he's ready to lay it all out in the hopes of helping other men to keep tabs on their prostate health, while also standing in solidarity with those of you who've been touched by this horrible disease. Music by Bill Toms . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice a...

Apr 26, 202352 min

Executing The Baby

[Explicit Language] Tucker Carlson was fired from Fox News. How it went down. Why was he fired? Some of Tucker's worst clips. What's next for his timeslot? Abby Grossberg's lawsuit. Joe Biden announced his re-election campaign. The Supreme Court temporarily halted a Texas judge's decision to ban mifepristone. Ron DeSantis keeps pantsing himself. Trump is still lying about abortion. Big news from Fani Willis. House Republicans pass a ban on trans athletes in sports. With music by The Donnies The ...

Apr 25, 20231 hr 19 min

A Rapid Unscheduled Disassembly

[Explicit Content] Today's theme is bad news for bad people. Paul Harvey's bong commercial for 4/20. Dominion settled its lawsuit with Fox News and what that means. Stephen Colbert's Fox News apology. Mike Lindell doesn't understand things. Elon Musk's SpaceX rocket explodes and legacy bluechecks disappeared today. Dan Bongino appears to have been fired. Maria Bartiromo and Jeanine Pirro could be next. Buzzfeed News is shutting down. Tiny Trump escaped and decided to put homeless people in re-ed...

Apr 20, 20231 hr 11 min

Donna Halper

Donna returns to the show to talk about the settlement in the Dominion lawsuit against Fox News. Plus, Donna is being inducted into the Massachusetts Broadcasting Hall of Fame, so we talked about the early days of her career and how she shattered many glass ceilings. In case you're new to the podcast, Donna is a former radio deejay, she introduced American audiences to my favorite band, Rush, she's authored six books, she's a media historian and a baseball historian, she's a college professor, a...

Apr 19, 20231 hr 5 min

Demons, Imps, and Mutants

[Explicit Language] Insurrectionist Trump supporter Ali Alexander confesses to soliciting teenage boys online. This is the real epidemic of sexual assault in America. Marjorie Taylor Greene goes to war against Alexander and Nick Fuentes. The Dominion lawsuit trial began and then was settled just after we finished recording today's show. Buzz's Top Five List: The Top 5 Attractions at DeSantis World. The Supreme Court weighs in on mifepristone. Kevin McCarthy is lying about the debt ceiling. Repub...

Apr 18, 20231 hr 21 min

No Justins No Peace

[Explicit Language] Jack Smith is investigating whether Trump committed wire-fraud by fundraising off lies about the 2020 election. Trump official on tape admitting to Fox News that Dominion voting machines were accurate. Fox investor is suing Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch. Trump showed off map with sensitive classified information on it. Trump in NYC to be deposed in Letitia James lawsuit. Trump is suing Michael Cohen and here's why it'll never stick. Federal appeals court preserves access to mife...

Apr 13, 20231 hr

Cliff Schecter Day

[Explicit Language] Cliff returns to the show as we take a deep dive into the gun issue: new ideas for reducing gun proliferation and mass shootings, how we can outspend the gun lobby, circumventing the Second Amendment the political logjam and more. Plus, questions from our Patreon subscribers. Make sure to subscribe to Cliff's YouTube channel , smash that notification bell, and give your favorite videos a thumbs up. Meantime, sign up for our Patreon bonus content at bobcescashow.com . Music by...

Apr 12, 20231 hr 21 min

The Tennessee Three

[Explicit Language] A brief word about Dad. The mass shooting in Louisville. Mass shootings interrupted by other mass shootings. How to stigmatize our gun culture by borrowing from the anti-smoking campaigns. Republicans are blaming pronouns. The Tennessee Three proves the Democrats have a deep bench of talent. The impact of the mifepristone ruling. Don Junior confessed to being involved in the hush money scam. Indictments are bad news for Trump. Gen Z is awake and pissed off. With Buzz Burbank ...

Apr 11, 20231 hr 17 min

Scowling Pile of Meat

[Explicit Content] We continue our coverage of the arrest of Donald Trump. Was he technically arrested? Trump continues to threaten the judge and prosecutors. To gag order or not to gag order? Pence will testify to the DC grand jury. Trump and Republican leadership want to defund the police. The Kansas anti-trans that targets 2 trans girl student athletes. Kansas genital inspectors. Florida advances bill to ban gender affirming care. Clarence Thomas accepted luxury gifts from far-right conservat...

Apr 06, 20231 hr 12 min

Simon Rosenberg Returns

[Mild Language] Simon Rosenberg returns to the show to discuss the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, the indictment of Donald Trump and how it'll impact 2024, plus gerrymandering, Ron DeSantis, the Republican primaries, and more. Make sure to subscribe to Simon's new Substack called The Hopium Chronicles , and follow Simon on Twitter @SimonWDC . Meantime, please help support this show by subscribing to our Patreon at Bobcescashow.com . Music by Young Gun Silver Fox . See Privacy Policy at https://ar...

Apr 05, 202358 min

The Indictment of Donald Trump

[Explicit Language] Our real time coverage of Donald Trump's arrest and arraignment in New York City. The charges and the potential prison time if convicted. Is a gag order a good or bad idea? The conspiracy charge. Trump is already messing with the court. The Central Park Five statement. Donald Trump Jr posted a photo of Judge Merchan's daughter in a clear attempt at intimidation. Trump is at his looniest. Republicans invented political prosecutions. The DOJ has more evidence of Trump obstructi...

Apr 04, 20231 hr 16 min

Three Little Bird Eggs

[Explicit Content] Donald Trump has reportedly been indicted by the grand jury in New York City, after we finished the show of course.We vent our rage over the shooting in Nashville and the dangerous Red Hat propaganda in its aftermath. The Trans Shooter. Hormone replacement myths. Tucker says trans people are the enemy of Christianity. North Carolina residents no longer need a permit to buy a gun. Idaho legislature criminalizes helping an underage girl get an abortion. Trump is praising the Man...

Mar 30, 20231 hr 11 min

Allison Gill

[Explicit Language] Allison Gill returns to the show. She's the host of the Jack podcast, the Daily Beans, and Clean Up on Aisle 45, all on the MSW Media network . You can also find her on Spoutible . Today we'll get Allison's take on the latest from Jack Smith, Fani Willis, Alvin Bragg, Letitia James, SDNY and more. Plus, as we've been doing for the last few weeks: questions from our Patreon members. Meantime, please help support this show by subscribing to our Patreon at Bobcescashow.com . Mus...

Mar 29, 202351 min

Crime Boy I Don't Know

[Explicit Language] The school shooting in Nashville, Tennessee. Banning assault rifles won't end the gun culture in this country. Leaders telling us that violence is the answer to our grievances. Permitless open carry in Tennesee. The Mom who took over Fox News. Rep. Tim Burchett says there's nothing that can be done. The Gunsplainer by Rocky Mountain Mike, Mary in Ann Arbor, and Richard Henzel. Trump and his Jan. 6 heroes. Trump threatened death and destruction. Trump's cowardly defense on Han...

Mar 28, 20231 hr 20 min

Moat Parade

[Explicit Content] It's another Weird Thursday! Ren and Stimpy artist's storyboard panel for Bob. Trump posts a photo of him threatening to hit Alvin Bragg with a baseball bat. No indictments this week. Trump supporters threatening violence if Trump is arrested. Tacopenis says it'll be all out war. Pete Santilli calls for executions. Ali Alexander threatens the FBI. Americans support prosecuting Trump. The classic Larry King tape. Appeals court allows Evan Corcoran to testify against Trump. We g...

Mar 23, 20231 hr 17 min

Mary Trump Loves Tribbles

[Explicit Language] The great Mary Trump, niece of the one-term loser ex-president, and host of the Mary Trump Show returns to discuss Donald's impending indictments in New York, whether Trump is terrified of going to prison, how the Red Hats use toxic masculinity to overcompensate for their cowardice, questions from our Patreon subscribers, and more. Plus, Strange New Worlds, Star Trek Picard, and we came up with an idea for new podcast hosted by me and Mary. Meantime, please help support this ...

Mar 22, 20231 hr 17 min

Sit Down, Peter Doocy

[Explicit Language] We await the indictment of Donald Trump in NYC for his hush money payment to Stormy Daniels. The excuses from Trump's fanboys. The chances of far-right violence shouldn't be underestimated. CBS News reports a significant increase in threats. Jim Jordan illegally interfering in Alvin Bragg's case. Flashback: Trump and protecting the heads of suspects. Fani Willis is looking at racketeering and conspiracy charges. Mar-a-lago staffers subpoenaed by Jack Smith. Beryl Howell's par...

Mar 21, 20231 hr 18 min

They Eat Their Own Vomit

[Explicit Content] Our complete recap of the Atlanta Journal Constitution's exclusive profile of five special grand jurors from Fulton County. "It's gonna be massive. It's gonna be massive." Trump Media and Troth Senchul under federal investigation for Russian money laundering. Don Junior allegedly approved the first transfer of cash from an off-shore bank account. More about Daylight Saving Time and all the clock touching. We're awaiting a decision from a Texas judge about abortion pills. Fox N...

Mar 16, 20231 hr 9 min

Charlie Pierce v Field of Dreams

[Explicit Language] You might know Charlie from his blog for Esquire , his appearances on the Stephanie Miller Show, and NPR. Charlie joined me to talk about Trump's legal jeopardy, the Stormy Daniels case in New York, citizen journalism, the impending Texas decision on abortion pills, questions from our Patreon subscribers, and more. Lots of classic Charlie-isms today, and we even talked about why Charlie hates the movie Field of Dreams. Meantime, if you'd like to support the show or ask questi...

Mar 15, 20231 hr 12 min

Cousin Effing Types

[Explicit Content] Trump likely to be indicted in New York City. Michael Cohen testifies as the star witness. How we should calibrate our expectations. Debbie Downer goalpost moving doesn't help. Brian Kilmeade and Ron DeSantis have a catch in $1000 suits. Ron DeSanctus? Are the Red Hats experimenting with allegation that Trump is autistic? SmartMatic's lawsuit against Fox News moves forward. Tucker's ex-producer tells the truth about Fox News viewers. House Republicans launching the committee t...

Mar 14, 20231 hr 21 min

Hate Kegels

[Explicit Content] Laura Ingraham warns about the "creep of transgenderism." The victim of Matt Schlapp's alleged sexual assault goes public. Tennessee's lieutenant governor is a big fan of a certain young man on Instagram. Tucker Carlson knows his colleagues are frauds. Fox News staffers are furious about the Dominion revelations. Jenna Ellis confesses to lying about the 2020 election. Fun fact about the debt ceiling. Trump's new revenge book. Trump promises flying cars. With Jody Hamilton , Da...

Mar 09, 20231 hr 9 min

Cliff Schecter Day

[Explicit Content] The great Cliff Schecter returns for his semi-regular visit. Today we're digging into social media and YouTube, and how treacherous it is these days to talk politics given how social media algorithms really don't want any politics on their platforms. Plus, we'll talk about the latest Dominion filing, the holy war against trans people, and maybe some nerd talk at the end. Like, subscribe, and smash that notification bell at Cliff's YouTube channel . Meantime, please help suppor...

Mar 08, 20231 hr 16 min

I Am Your Retribution

[Explicit Language] Programming note on Bob's Instagram videos. Daily Wire podcaster Michael Knowles wants to eradicate transgenderism. How Red Hat podcasters and influencers spearhead Republican lawmaking. Florida bill would allow the government to seize trans children. Walgreens refuses to distribute abortion pills. South Carolina GOP introduces death penalty for women who get abortions. Trump at CPAC. Tucker lied about the January 6 video footage. Twitter is being overrun with bots and trolls...

Mar 07, 20231 hr 20 min

Dumdum Strength

[Explicit Content] Jody on her Mom's 90th birthday bash and the COVID protocols. Woody revisited. The FBI resisted investigating Trump. Trump purged the bureaucracy of disloyalists. MTG says record fentanyl seizures means bad news for Biden. Fisticles. Merrick Garland wins, flawless victory. The Republican war on trans people. Florida Republican wants to ban the Democratic Party. Georgia Republicans move to ban drop boxes. Schumer and Jeffries are targeting Rupert Murdoch. Eli Lilly will cap ins...

Mar 02, 20231 hr 10 min

KingCyborg

[Explicit Language] KingCyborg is an independent recording artist with a remarkable story that spans bullying, persecution, and eventually freedom. She grew up on Luanda Island in Angola where she was attacked and ostracized for her sexuality. But despite her trauma, she's emerged as a truly magnificent recording artist who's destined for greatness. Stick around for this episode and be sure to support her work at KingCyborg.com , Instagram , and on Spotify . She's also featured in the documentar...

Mar 01, 202356 min

The Brain Room

[Explicit Language] Buzz meets the Mooks. Bob triggered Scott Adams over his racist rant and cancellation. New Dominion revelations about Fox News fraud. Rupert Murdoch confirmed Fox provided Trump with confidential Biden strategies. Hannity was privately disgusted with Trump. Ratings over the facts. Carl Sagan's theory on self delusion. The facts about the Dept of Energy's assessment on the origins of COVID. Woody Harrelson's anti-vax rant on SNL. Jim Jordan says Trump doesn't believe he's bett...

Feb 28, 20231 hr 19 min

It's Malarkey

[Explicit Content] Make sure to listen to Bob's interview with Adam Richman. Indictment Watch in Fulton County. Emily Kohrs isn't helping but she's not as damaging as some have suggested. Ivanka and Jared subpoenaed. Trump's visit to East Palestine. Ron DeSanctimoneous. The latest secession talk from Marjorie Taylor Greene. James O'Keefe's painful Oligarchy song. Rep. Eastman is okay with children being abused to death. Alex Jones and the Satanic pledge. More evidence cancel culture doesn't exis...

Feb 23, 20231 hr 12 min

Adam Richman from The Food That Built America

[Explicit Language] Adam Richman is the host of The Food That Built America , Man v Food, Adam Eats The 80s , and The Greatest Of All Time. We talked about what it's like to produce these shows, plus his relationship with Anthony Bourdain, our mutual love of Gettysburg, of course some of his most harrowing food challenges including the 180 oyster challenge, and so much more. You're going to love this talk. Follow Adam on Twitter and Instagram . Meantime, please help support this show by subscrib...

Feb 22, 20231 hr 43 min

Secession Curious

[Explicit Language] President Biden's historic visit to the Ukraine war zone. The first time a president has entered an active war zone since Lincoln. How the future of Ukraine connects to the future of democracy. Marjorie Taylor Greene pushes for red state secession. Why secession is such a horrible and self-defeating idea. The lessons of the Civil War. Nikki Haley is a Lost Causer who doesn't understand history. The latest on the Republican primary debates. Fake news about East Palestine writt...

Feb 21, 20231 hr 19 min
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