So, Bob

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Synopsis

What is technology doing to you?Civilian podcast producer Alia Tavakolian has always felt like a dumb tech consumer.Veteran tech-journalist Bob Sullivan has spent his life showing people they're not dumb tech consumers - they're being hacked. Each week, Bob and Alia join forces to answer your questions and untangle your sanity from this dark, scary world wide web.

Episodes

  • Introducing: UNDER COVER OF KNIGHT

    08/08/2023 Duration: 02min

    Hey hey! We've got a new mystery podcast we think you'll love - UNDER COVER OF KNIGHT. Alia & Bob both worked on this one, and you'll even hear Bob's voice in it, too! You can binge the whole series right now - follow UNDER COVER OF KNIGHT on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or any of the podcast places. UNDER COVER OF KNIGHT In 1996, Sue Knight was found dead in her Athens, TX, home. Her will named a loose acquaintance as the executor of her estate, but after an alleged phone call from the CIA and a dire warning from the local sheriff, the executor stopped asking questions. More than 25 years later, Sue’s memory haunts the town of Athens and the people who knew her. Who was Sue, really? Why did this English expat settle in small-town Texas? And could she still be alive? Texas Tax rate at 80% of 8.25%

  • No Place To Hide: Catching Up On The Data Broker Project

    04/05/2020 Duration: 08min

    In the final installment of our data broker project, Duke students Carter Forinash and Jake Satisky talk about what it took to remove all of Keith Reynold's information from the web. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • No Place To Hide: The Ghost Of 2030

    27/04/2020 Duration: 47min

    In a decade, the world will look pretty bleak if nothing is done to put some guardrails around invasive technologies. What rules, what innovations, might save us from this dark future? National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs Hotline: 212-714-1141 Visit TechSafety.org for information on technology in the context of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and violence against women. Texas Tax rate at 80% of 8.25%

  • No Place To Hide: I Spy...

    20/04/2020 Duration: 31min

    What does it feel like to be watched? What if you aren't even aware you've been spotted in the first place? National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs Hotline: 212-714-1141 Visit TechSafety.org for information on technology in the context of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and violence against women. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • No Place To Hide: On Location

    13/04/2020 Duration: 24min

    We know why privacy matters, but we all have this vague sense like it’s slowly being taken away from us. So, the irresistible question is, what might the future look like if our privacy is gone completely? National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs Hotline: 212-714-1141 Visit TechSafety.org for information on technology in the context of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and violence against women. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Checking In - Day 18

    10/04/2020 Duration: 12min

    It's the last check-in for awhile and Bob and Alia have poems, a song and some words of encouragement for you. The song you heard today was River of Happiness, by the one and only Dolly Parton. If you have any good things to share, don't hesitate to message us on Twitter @SoBobPod, email us at sobob@spokemedia.io, or call us at 253-470-8398. We love hearing from you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Checking In - Day 17

    09/04/2020 Duration: 16min

    It's Thursday. Let's think about some good things. Things we reference in this episode: -If you or someone you know is experiencing or has experienced domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233); they also have a live chat option -Dolly Parton is reading us bedtime stories! -We talked with Rachel Gibson, from The National Network to End Domestic Violence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Checking In - Day 16

    08/04/2020 Duration: 08min

    Time to take your daily dose of Bob and Alia. Things we reference in this episode: -If you or someone you know is experiencing or has experienced domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at1-800-799-SAFE (7233); they also have a live chat option -Be on the look out for our miniseries, No Place to Hide, dropping next Monday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Checking In - Day 15

    07/04/2020 Duration: 12min

    Just a couple of good things for ya on a Tuesday. Things we referenced in this episode: -Young Isles Fan's B-day Celebration -Samuel L. Jackson's New Book - Stay the F*ck At Home Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Checking In - Day 14

    06/04/2020 Duration: 15min

    This is your reminder to call someone you love and check in on them. Things we reference in this episode: -If you or someone you know is experiencing or has experienced domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233); they also have a live chat option -Psychology Today is a great place to search for a therapist -Apps like Talkspace and Better Help are great resources for virtual therapy as well Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Checking In - Day 13

    03/04/2020 Duration: 17min

    It's Friday and it's time for (you guessed it) your daily dose of good news from Bob and Alia. Things we referenced in today's episode: -Animal Crossing -Animal Crossing song Alia is obsessed with -Bob's Church in Louisville -Today's song is Ooh Child by The Five Stair Steps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Checking In - Day 12

    02/04/2020 Duration: 20min

    Checking in with some very good things. Things we mentioned in this episode: -Bob's Tech Garage Cleanout -NPR's Tiny Desk Concerts -T-Pain's Tiny Desk Concert -Tank and the Bangas Tiny Desk Concert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Checking In - Day 11

    01/04/2020 Duration: 14min

    We've got some silver linings (and exploding kittens) for ya today. Things we referenced in this episode: Exploding Kittens Home Safari - Cincinnati Zoo Tom Petty - Free Fallin' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Checking In - Day 10

    31/03/2020 Duration: 12min

    It's Tuesday and time for some good news. Things we referenced in today's episode: -Teddy Bear Hunts -John Krasinski's new YouTube series: Some Good News -Earth, Wind and Fire - Keep Your Head to the Sky Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Checking In - Day 9

    30/03/2020 Duration: 13min

    Happy Monday. Bob and Alia have some good things to brighten your morning. Spoiler alert: it involves Lizzo. Meditate with Lizzo Now, listen to the Meditation Remix Lastly, wave to your local grocer, truck driver, or mailman today. Coconut Oil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Checking In - Day 8

    27/03/2020 Duration: 21min

    A couple good things for you on a Friday. Featuring So, Bob Story Editor and all around Good Human Carson McCain. Things we reference in this episode: -Sir Patrick Stewart Reading Sonnets on Instagram -When I Am Older - Olaf's song from Frozen 2 -You'll Never Walk Alone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Checking In - Day 7

    26/03/2020 Duration: 13min

    Some days are hard. But here's a silver lining for ya. Things we referenced in this episode: -Snohomish Fire Department Teaching Kids Math and Science -Snohomish, WA -Clint McElroy is Reading One Chapter of The Hobbit Everyday -Clint McElroy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Checking In - Day 6

    25/03/2020 Duration: 13min

    Get ready for some good things. Things we referenced in today's episode: -Story Time From Space -Random acts of kindness! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Checking In - Day 5

    24/03/2020 Duration: 14min

    It's Tuesday. Time to check in and dance it out. Things we reference in this episode: -Ryan Heffington's Dance Class on IG Live (seriously, do it - it's giving us all LIFE) -You can Venmo Ryan @Ryan-Heffington -Vin Scully LA Times Interview Texas Tax rate at 80% of 8.25%

  • Checking In - Day 4

    23/03/2020 Duration: 15min

    Good Morning. It's your daily silver lining. Things we referenced in today's episode: Concellation 2020 Nowruz - Persian New Year Song: Soltane Ghlabha (there is also this more modern version by Persian superstars Leila Forouhar & Aref) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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