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The Rob Bartlett Radio Comedy Hour

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Rob Bartlett, star of stage and screen, best known from his years as a writer of genius comic characters on the Imus in the Morning program, is back with The Rob Bartlett Radio Comedy Hour, every Saturday Night at 10 PM on 77WABC… and then, immediately afterward, available as a podcast on the OG Podcast Network. A unique hybrid of Classic Radio Comedy Shows, Late-Night Talk Shows and Saturday Night Live. In fact, Andrew Smith, former Head Writer of SNL, is on board with Rob, writing and performing the sketches together, along with The Robio Radio Players, a talented group of young comedic actors. Rob’s new show is a scripted hour of comedy, featuring serialized sketch segments and original comedy characters. Each week, Rob will also feature a Special Guest, a visit from Rob’s Show Business Friends: Celebrities from the worlds of Film, TV, Comedy and Music, like Steve Schirripa, Tony Danzay, Judy Gold, Anthony Cumia, Lyle Lovett & Rick Nielsen from Cheap Trick.
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Episodes

S 2 E 3 - THAT THING YOU DO

A True Romantic Rock n' Roll Comedy, 'That Thing You Do' gets a full on appreciation. Trivia, Clips, Observation and Comment on one of the great movies that you can watch over and over and NEVER get sick of the song upon which the whole thing hangs. Because it's one of the main characters in the film.

Jun 13, 201924 minSeason 2Ep. 3

S 2- E 2 - THE TONYS

Join The Robio with a Tony Awards De-Briefing, from his unique, somewhat satirical and sarcastic perspective as an actor on The Broad-Way, featuring clips from some of his Broadway Performances in 'How to Succeed in Business' with Daniel Radcliffe...as well as clips from last week's 'Elementary', prior to this Friday's 'Watchalong' of this episode. PLUS, if you stick around to the very end of the Podcast, (and why aren't you already?) a special Extra Clip, from his personal archives, recorded Li...

Jun 11, 201918 minSeason 2Ep. 2

S2 E1 -THE ELEMENTARY WATCHALONG

A special episode to kick off our 2nd Season, as you watch this week's episode of 'Elementary' along with Captain Dwyer himself, The Robio. Synchronize your DVR'ed episode (Or download from CBS All Access) and listen to the simultaneous commentary of this first of the five episode story arc, featuring your favorite Podcast Host's portrayal of a gruff, cranky Commanding Officer, who is sent to fill in at the 11th Precinct, while Captain Gregson (Aidan Quinn) is in the ICU...in pretty bad shape wi...

Jun 07, 201916 minSeason 2Ep. 1

EPISODE 52 - FOOD TV

Today's episode has The Robio weighing in (No pun intended) on a few of his favorite food themed programs, including guilty pleasures like 'MasterChef Junior', 'The Best Thing I Ever Ate' and 'Man Vs. Food'. and pounds 'Diners Drive Ins and Dives' host, Celebrity Chef Guy Fieri...like he was a veal chop.

Jun 06, 201919 minSeason 1Ep. 52

EPISODE 51-NATIONAL CHEESE DAY

In today's episode, The Robio reads some emails from our many, fine, upstanding followers, answering questions about Bund Meetings, Fashion, The Douche Nozzle Jeopardy Champion, UFOs and 'The Strangest Thing He's Ever Eaten.' Then to celebrate National Cheese Day, your favorite podcast host provides an homage to the heavenly substance created by the coagulation of milk proteins and fat. With some help from Monty Python and the Rutles.

Jun 05, 201919 minSeason 1Ep. 51

EPISODE 50 - ON THE ROAD WITH THE I-MAN

Another Road Warrior Story about the 1996 Remote Broadcasts from Las Vegas and Tucson, during Super Bowl Week. Almost everything in the story is true. Well...at least a certain respectable percentage.

Jun 03, 201921 minSeason 1Ep. 50

EPISODE 49 - 'ABLEISM'

No, it's not about a disease where you begin to resemble Lincoln, it's offensive stereotypes about disability that reinforce discrimination in favor of able-bodied people, and the phonies who all condescend instead of just giving credit for talent and abilities without condition...like Julianne Hough from America's Got Talent. Puh-Lease. The Robio weighs in on AMAZING Singer Kodi Lee, Fastest Man on No Legs Oscar Pistorius, and all the Hollywood Actors who play disabled people because it's an AW...

Jun 01, 201917 minSeason 1Ep. 49

EPISODE 48 - DISNEY SHOULD RULE THE WORLD

Back 'live', The Robio's topic today, in light of the opening of the new Star Wars Land at the Parks, is 'Disney' Listen as he takes on Frozen Nazi Uncle Walt, examines the most unusual Disney Merch, and, of course, 'Gangsta Mickey' has a story about an unfortunate date with one of the 'Frozen' sisters. PLUS, your favorite Comedy Podcast Host finally breaks his silence about ABC, OG Network and Cumulus Broadcasting...and that'll, no doubt, leave a bruise.

May 30, 201916 minSeason 1Ep. 48

EPISODE 47 - WALKEN, WESTERNS & THE GREAT WHITE WAY

Today, yet another collection of some of the best bits from this season: The Thrilling Saga of the Old West, 'Riflesmoke', Bud Sperlo's Broadway Musical Bargain Barn, Christopher Walken's PSA and 'El Prestidititatio'...Radio Magician. Back tomorrow with a BRAND NEW Episode.

May 29, 201920 minSeason 1Ep. 47

EPISODE 46 - BROOKLYN!

While we repair some technical issues, today we present a great episode, our personal favorite, celebrating the greatest borough in NYC, with Special Guest, STEVE SCIRRIPA! Who joins us for some silliness including an edition of 'Flatbush Jeopardy'.

May 28, 201916 minSeason 1Ep. 46

Episode 45 - WRESTLING

In this Special 'Best Of' Episode, today's 'Fiendish Thingy' Topic is...Wrestling. Featuring some Podcast Follower Emails read by our cast members, (Don't you miss them? I do) and a VERY SPECIAL guest, Certified G and Bonafide Stud Enzo Amore. He and the Robio share stories about their respective times with the World Wrestling Organization, their relationship with the P.T. Barnum of our time, Vince McMahon...and then, Enzo does quite the comedic acting turn in a sketch about a brand new Health C...

May 28, 201919 minSeason 1Ep. 45

EPISODE 44 (C )- A FIENDISH THINGY: ' WINE'

The third and final part of the Special Experimental Trilogy Spin Off of The Rob Bartlett Radio Comedy Hour: 'A Fiendish Thingy'. In this edition, The Robio takes on the topic of Wine. Buying it, Tasting it, Drinking it, and making fun of the elitist condescending douche nozzles who have lost sight of the basic fact about wine: You can get much more wasted in much less time.

May 26, 201918 minSeason 1Ep. 46

EPISODE 44 (B) A FIENDISH THINGY: 'ART'

In part 2 of the 'Daily Spin Off Experiment', (The Next Edition of 'A Fiendish Thingy') The Robio takes on 'Art'. What is it? What isn't it? And why is dropping plastic eggs filled with paint onto an empty canvas from your vagina considered... 'Art'?

May 24, 201917 minSeason 1Ep. 45

EPISODE 44 ( A ) - The Spin Off: 'A FIENDISH THINGY '

This week, we debut a Spin Off of the RBRCH, 'A Fiendish Thingy', a different style of podcast. 1 topic, no waiting. It's an experimental project that will be a daily broadcast, with one topic as a subject, examined in the same cynically dark and amusing fashion that is the trademark of The Robio that you know and love. First up: 'LUNCH'., including a celebration of that famous regional southern delicacy, The Dinglewood Pharmacy Scramble Dog. A Tasty Treat your ears will savor and enjoy....

May 23, 201919 minSeason 1Ep. 44

EPISODE 43-THE ROBIO BIRTHDAY EXTRAVAGANZA

Join The Robio as he celebrates his birthday with Special Guests, Gary Busey, Paula Dean and a performance from Blind Mississippi White Boy Pig Feets Dupris. PLUS a big announcement about an upcoming MAJOR TV Appearance, AND in the 'I Remember Imus' segment, the story of a trip to LA to shoot a pilot for CBS.

May 16, 201934 minSeason 1Ep. 43

EPISODE 42 - THRONES, TITTIES, TRUMP & THE I-JET

Best. Episode. Ever. Robio addresses the controversy over Game of Thrones Coffee Cups, Christopher Walken debuts his One Man Show reading Trump Tweets, Bud Sperlo's new Pet venture...for your Pet, and a semi-apocryphal story of flying on I-Force One, The Imus Net Jet.

May 10, 201934 minSeason 1Ep. 42

EPISODE 40: IMPEACHMENT, ENDGAME & HANGING OUT IN THE I-MAN’S OFFICE

Robio welcomes his old friend Brian Wilson who has some thoughts on impeachment, (and then accidentally provides a MAJOR Endgame Spoiler); discusses a theory about The Devil’s responsibility for The Norte Dame fire; and in the ‘I Remember Imus’ segment, shares memories about hanging out in the I -Man’s office at WFAN, and plays a round of ‘Name That Tune: Blues Bed Edition’.

Apr 25, 201936 minSeason 1Ep. 40

EPISODE 39 - PAULA DEEN, PASSOVER, & THE EASTER BUNNY

Another fun-filled episode! The Robio dissects the Easter Bunny (Not physically cutting up a Rabbit, but rather, exploring the concept and design of the Antrhopomorphic Cottontail) celebrates National Haiku Day with Yoko, then welcomes Paula Dean who shares her Passover Seder Recipe, and tells the story of 'The Bartlettes' , his Girl Group Opening Act who performed on many an Imus Remote Broadcast.

Apr 18, 201939 minSeason 1Ep. 39

EPISODE 38 - BLACK HOLES, AVENGERS, IMUS & 1407

A Jam-Packed episode as Gary Busey stops by to weigh in on the Black Hole Photo; Robio welcomes a new sponsor with pharmaceutical product to boost your assertiveness; a review of Avengers Endgame, Yoko Ono with more Haikus, the story of the I-Man, (before he was known as the I-Man) at Club 1407, and the winner of the 'Wilhelm Scream Contest' is announced.

Apr 11, 201933 minSeason 1Ep. 38

EPISODE 37 - YOKO, MICK, DR. PHIL & IMUS

This week, The Robio welcomes Yoko Ono, who has a new film and a haiku about Mick Jagger: Dr. Phil has a few thoughts about "Serial Sniffer' Joe Biden; and another chapter of 'I Remember Imus': Moving the Freak Parade over to WFAN.

Apr 04, 201933 minSeason 1Ep. 37

EPISODE 36 - GANGSTA MICKEY, THIS IS US, SEBASTIAN MANISCALCO & I REMEMBER IMUS

This week, Rob welcomes Gangsta Mickey with a perspective on The Disney/Fox deal and 'Sebastian Maniscalco', who has thoughts about Senior Citizens smoking weed. PLUS: Missing Foreskins, the Beth/Randall Scandal, and 'I Remember Imus': David Letterman and the last days of WNNNNBC!

Mar 27, 201931 minSeason 1Ep. 36

EPISODE 35 - LARRY FLYNT, FEETS & I REMEMBER IMUS CHAPTER 2

This week, The Robio celebrates the 50th Anniversary of 'The Godfather', welcomes Blind Mississippi White Boy Pig Feets Dupris with a Blues song about the College Admissions Scandal, Larry Flynt discusses Tiger Woods' performance at the Players Tournament last week, and Chapter 2 of 'I Remember Imus': The Birth of Sal Monella and 'The Night Before Christmas in Brooklyn'.

Mar 20, 201928 minSeason 1Ep. 35

EPISODE 34 - I REMEMBER IMUS

A combo St. Paddy's Day/Passover Episode, with old friend, (old, Old OLD friend) Larry King, with observations on Past Passover Repasts, the Godfather with thoughts about an Italian Seder, Bud Sperlo takes on Erectile Dysfunction, the excitingly gratutitous conclusion of 'Riflesmoke', and a new 'Reality Series': 'I Remember Imus'...Rob reminisces about his 40 year career, with stories about Stand Up, Broadway, Film and Television Roles, and, of course, memories of his time on the program named a...

Mar 12, 201935 minSeason 1Ep. 34

EPISODE 33 - ASH WEDNESDAY, SCHOOL MARMS & STUFFING GRANDMA

This week, The Robio welcomes his old friend Pope Francis to talk about Lent, Sheriff Holster gets a new love interest who is fond of Musical Theater, Bud Sperlo introduces his new Trophy Game Preservation Process and MC Master T performs another original song, this one about the woman with whom he shares a separate bedroom.

Mar 06, 201925 minSeason 1Ep. 33

EPISODE 32 - Bent Balonies, Snipped Sticks & Supervowl Coverage of the Oscars

Wall to wall Robio as he reviews the John Wayne and Lorena Bobbitt mini-series; Ponders Peyronie Disease, Wonders what the Oscar Telecast would be like if it had it's own play by play and color commentators; unveils the next chapter in the Western Saga 'Riflesmoke'; and welcomes back musical guest MC Master T with a new song: 'Uptown Trump'

Feb 25, 201926 minSeason 1Ep. 32

EPISODE 31 - THE PRESIDENT'S DAY SHOW

A special, jam-packed, 'Almost All Robio' Episode, celebrating President's Day, with Special Guest Announcer, Bubba Clinton, 'Tweets Throughout History' from Abe Lincoln and Martha Washington, and a rap song from 'MC Master T' : 'It's Good to Be the King'. PLUS the next installment of 'Riflesmoke', our continuing serial set in the Old West, Bud Sperlo introduces his new venture, we go the Robio Bit Vault for a classic phone prank, and the adorably heartwarming fable for the kids: 'The Story of B...

Feb 18, 201932 minSeason 1Ep. 31

BONUS: BEATLES, BOILERS & BUCK - TOOTHED BEAVERS

A JAM-PACKED SPECIAL VALENTIME'S DAY BONUS EPISODE, wherein Robio does a Post-Mortem on the gig last week in Delray Beach; offers a briliant branding strategy to the Florida Homeless; celebrates the 55th Anniversary of the Beatles first appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show; relates a couple of painful memories from Valentine's Days past, and provides advice about the perfect gift to give your baby this February 14th.

Feb 11, 201921 min

EPISODE...WHATEVER...WHO'S KEEPING TRACK?

This week, Special Guest Announcer Christopher Walken; The Robio welcomes an actual real sponsor, The French Quarters Guest Apartments; he plays a couple of Beatlesque Tunes from Billie Joe Armstrong's new band 'The Longshot'; then reminisces about doing 'How to Succeed in Business' on Broadway with Daniel Radcliffe; presents a clip of his standup act from the 90's at the Legendary Rascal's Comedy Club in West Orange New Jersey, and offers some Valentine's Day advice for the gentlemen in the lis...

Feb 05, 201921 minSeason 1Ep. 31

BONUS BIG BUTTED EPISODE

This week, The Robio explains that, for the next couple of weeks, while he and the cast shoot another series for Amazon, (A new show that puts a spin on the concept of Stand-Up Comedy) the RBRCH will be slightly different...kind of like when they replaced Dick York with Dick Sargent on 'Bewitched'. Same podcast...but...well, you'll see. Download and you'll hear Rob as he reminisces about his days with The Bartlettes, his opening act back in the day; a Girl Group who would do Songs from the 60's,...

Jan 28, 201910 minSeason 1Ep. 31
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