Bob Saget's Here For You
141 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsBOB SAGET’S HERE FOR YOU is a podcast that is like no other— For one, this podcast has guests who are friends of Bob’s, or just really interesting people who many of you know and love. Secondly, this podcast is unique because it goes inside Bob Saget’s mind, and then quickly filters out through his mouth. Bob has a way of calming people he has conversations with as well as being entertaining and often informative. Bob talks with his guests with genuine empathy and humor, while reaching his unusually diverse audience that he talks to as a friend, Bob is the dad with great advice, the irreverent funny guy who’s always there when you need a laugh, and the free-associative Bob who goes off on crazy tangents then returns to the subject at hand, as serious or as comedic as it may be, to wrap up each episode in a way only Bob can do. Because he really does believe, “He’s here for you."
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Lawrence O’Donnell and Bob Discuss How to Avoid News Fatigue
August 03, 2020 07:00Lawrence O'Donnell and Bob want to get to the bottom of how to process all the information we're receiving during these times. Bob wants to understand what unifying the country really means and what's really possible, while Lawrence discusses how to cope when things get a little too overwhelming. Plus Lawrence breaks down how his experience working for the US Senate prepared him as a writer for The West Wing. Leave a message for Bob! (562) 600-0343 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...
Jimmy Carr and Bob Address Tough Times Head On (as Lightly as Possible)
July 30, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBJimmy Carr joins Bob to discuss how there is only one good thing about Covid times – FOMO is gone. Jimmy and Bob miss doing shows, so there’s plenty to talk about here – from their first meeting at the Montreal Comedy Festival to why humor sugars any pill life sends our way. Plus, Jimmy talks about why every joke is two stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Joel McHale and Bob Have a Thoughtful Virtual Playdate
July 27, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBActor/comedian, Joel McHale sits down with Bob to unpack the state of the world. Which means they cover everything from how Joel talks to his kids about everything happening in 2020 to what it takes to be good at at game shows. Joel also chats with Bob about his podcast, The Darkest Timeline with Ken Jeong & Joel McHale, and what it's like to do a podcast during quarantine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bob Has Moving Conversations With People Directly Affected By Covid
July 23, 2020 07:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBThis episode is a powerful one. Bob gets to talk with people who've been affected by Covid in real ways - from a recently registered nurse trying to find a new hospital job to a young woman who has recovered after battling Covid back in February. They discuss how to stay connected to those you love when you're physically distant and how to not go completely nuts when you're living alone. Plus, Bob talks to a warehouse worker who has noticed an uptick in the purchase of adult toys since quara...
Whoopi Goldberg and Bob Discuss Why There’s Still Reason to Hope
July 20, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBThe legendary Whoopi Goldberg joins Bob to tackle the big subjects - everything from what we as humanity are going through on a global scale to how to remain positive during dark times. Bob talks about why he thinks The View is especially important right now. Plus, Whoopi shares a story Bob has been dying to know for years - how she came to play Oda Mae in Ghost. And it's a good one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Regina Hall and Bob Chat About the Importance of Compassion
July 16, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBBob thinks Regina Hall (Black Monday, Girl's Trip) would be a great leader and it's no wonder why. These two share a thoughtful conversation on a wide array of topics from how the US leadership has been handling the pandemic to why making a movie is best when you do it for fun. Regina also discusses how the shooting schedule of Black Monday was affected by Covid and why she's excited about the release of her upcoming film, Tijuana Jackson: Purpose Over Prison. Plus, Regina and Bob recall wor...
Bob Discusses How Comedy - Even Through Podcasts Unites Us
July 13, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBBob connects with people all over the world in this weeks episode! From a couple from Columbus who have Instagram famous rabbits to a student in Hamburg, Germany, worried for her family in the United States and doesn’t want to fail at their chosen profession. Plus, Bob talks to a young comedy fan about whether or not comedy can unite those with different backgrounds and later talks with a woman whose boyfriend has Covid. Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code Saget20 at Manscaped.com. ...
Bob Gives “America’s Dad” Advice to Callers and Helps Someone Plan a Wedding
July 09, 2020 07:00 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBA few sorority members are shocked to get a call from Bob while they’re pranking one of their sisters into thinking she missed a call from him! The solution? Get everyone on the phone to find out what he was like in college. Later, Bob chats with a father of a young boy who wants to know what it takes to be a good dad and Bob helps a young couple plan a quarantine wedding! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Judd Apatow and Bob Talk About The Pressure Cooker Year That Is 2020
July 06, 2020 07:00 - 55 minutes - 51 MBJudd Apatow (The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Knocked Up, This Is 40) joins Bob to talk about everything from what's going on in America right now to reminiscing on how they met at the Comedy Magic Club. Judd discusses what it was like getting to direct Bill Burr and Pete Davidson in his new film, The King of Staten Island, while both Judd and Bob talk about the loss of legend, Carl Reiner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bob and Callers...Figuring Out Safety Together
July 02, 2020 07:00 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBCan you save someone's life with standup? Well Bob calls an EMT in Chicago (who also happens to be an aspiring comedian) to find out, and also to provide some advice on how much of his medical experience he should include in his material. Later, Bob chats with someone in Atlanta who is living through Covid in transitional housing and then talks to a mom who has been "hyper-quarantining" to see what's going to be like when this is all over. Plus, Bob gets to chat with an actual train conducto...
Jay Pharoah and Bob Talk Basic Human Rights and then, Somehow, Comedy
June 29, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBMaster of impressions, Jay Pharoah (Saturday Night Live) joins Bob on this week’s episode and they cover a lot of ground. Jay bravely retells his horrifying encounter with the police, while he and Bob discuss where we go from here in this pivotal moment in history. They also discuss the charity event they worked together in Austin, Texas, compare notes about their Virginia roots, and the comedians they found to be influential to both of their careers. Plus, Jay talks about working on his new...
Tom Papa and Bob Talk About the Role of Positivity in Comedy
June 25, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBThis was recorded before the tragic death of George Floyd. Comedian Tom Papa and Bob have both taken their anti-body tests and are negative, which Bob begs the question...what about uncle-body? Tom and Bob chat about the history of late night talk shows, relating to their children during the teenage years (especially when they're stuck at home during Covid times), and how Tom feels about performing at comedy clubs, which are just starting to open. Plus, Tom reveals how a Friday the 13th Jas...
Jeff Garlin and Bob Talk About Comedy as a Calling
June 22, 2020 07:00 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBThis episode was recorded before the tragic death of George Floyd. Is the role of satire in comedy over? Comedian Jeff Garlin (The Goldbergs, Curb Your Enthusiasm) joins Bob to chat about finding the balance in comedy in everything from satire and truth to the need to bring out your inner child to taking responsibility. Plus, Jeff tells Bob why the work he's most proud of is WALL-E and how to spot a comedian at a funeral. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jon Hamm and Bob Talk Classic Sitcoms and the Real World We’re In
June 18, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 82.4 MBJon Hamm handles Bob's man-crush on him with dignity as these two discuss everything from why they still revere Johnny Carson and David Letterman to how therapy has helped them both through tragedies in their lives. Jon also discusses what it was like working with Clint Eastwood on Richard Jewell and how Mad Men changed his life. Plus, Bob and Jon talk about the state of the world and what it's going to take to improve things. Stamps.com/BOB PolicyGenius.com Learn more about your ad ch...
Seth Green and Bob Discuss How Creativity Helps Us Connect
June 15, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 74.5 MBSeth Green has got an IMDB profile that is 10 pages long and Bob's got it all printed out to pick his brain on everything from Robot Chicken (and the logistics of making stop motion during Covid times) to why they had to take Can't Hardly Wait down from R to PG-13, and finally how Austin Powers changed his life. Plus, Seth's got a Zoom background that reminds Bob of the show Ozark, which inspires Seth to riff on his own imagined Zoom version of the show. Harrys.com/Bob HelixSleep.com/Bob ...
Bob Talks Matters of The Heart
June 12, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBBetween speaking with a 37-year-old service member who just got a pacemaker to a young man's dreams of getting into television, Bob is truly helping people with real matters of the heart as he calls up some folks who left messages from him. Plus, Bob finally catches up with Marie, who accidentally missed his call earlier, and whose friend's didn't believe her when she said that Bob actually left her a voicemail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bob Talks to Folks Who Are Making The Best of a Difficult Year
June 10, 2020 07:00 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBBob's calling from a blocked number, so he's happy he finally gets ahold of Melissa who missed his call last time! They talk about exercising from the home with SweatDeck, what it's like being an out-of-work chef, and re-reading Dirty Daddy during quarantine. Later, Bob chats with Craig who has been sheltering-in-place since St. Patrick's Day and wants to know all about The Aristrocrats. Plus, Bob's final call is from Michaela, who informs Bob that she has a picture of him as her phone case!...
Jim Gaffigan and Bob are Trying to Do Their Part And Stay Positive During Tough Times
June 08, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBJim Gaffigan has been filling up his days during the quarantine and Bob can relate! Jim chats about everything from what it was like transitioning from comedy to theater in his career to having to travel home during a pandemic as his first Latin American tour was cancelled. Plus, Bob and Jim discuss why Zoom comedy clubs just aren't the same as the real thing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bob Wants to Make Sure You’re Staying Sane
June 05, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBBob gets to chat with a couple of couples in this episode! First up, Bob calls up Grant and Excel (who is VERY excited to chat with Bob) to chat about her fears of Covid while trying to manage her diabetes medication and cries to Bob about how he (and Danny Tanner) acted as a father to her while hers was a way. Later, Bob talks to a couple in Florida whose wife is a social worker, employed at a hospice. This episode also may involve a very amusing story about a woman in hospice who only coul...
Bob Talks Callers Through Covid Scares and is Invited to a Wedding
June 03, 2020 07:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBBob wants to make sure you're taking care of yourself. Making sure that you're stocked up on toilet paper, but honestly, not too stocked because what are you doing with all of that? So he picks up the phone to discuss life with a few callers. One caller talks about how their grandfather thought he had the virus and the fear surrounding that uncertainty. Later, Bob gets serenaded with his own rendition of "My Dog Licked My Balls." Plus, Bob discusses the life of a caller whose mom works with ...
Bill Burr Brilliantly Rips Bob a New One
June 01, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 64 MBBill Burr has a lot to say about Bob and his podcast, so the two friends enjoy busting each other's chops throughout the course of this episode. Bill also chats about how much he loves Golden Girls and Bob wonders if bald eagle should be spelled "balled." Plus, the two comedians hope that everyone finally embraces video conferencing after all this is over. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bill Burr Brilliantly Rips Bob a New One
June 01, 2020 07:00Bill Burr has a lot to say about Bob and his podcast, so the two friends enjoy busting each other's chops throughout the course of this episode. Bill also chats about how much he loves Golden Girls and Bob wonders if bald eagle should be spelled "balled." Plus, the two comedians hope that everyone finally embraces video conferencing after all this is over. Leave a message for Bob! (562) 600-0343 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bob Imagines the “New Normal” with Help from Essential Workers
May 29, 2020 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBBob connects with two essential workers to talk about their experiences helping during the pandemic. One caller, Chris, has been working at an indoor farm and donating food to those in need and Bob chats with him about what it's been like to readjust to co-habiting with a roommate who was usually absent. And later, Bob calls up Wendy to discuss how to stay healthy while delivering food with DoorDash and why small sacrifices are so important to keep everyone safe. Learn more about your ad...
Bob Helps a Psych Student & Discusses if Technology is Helping or Hurting Us
May 27, 2020 07:00 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBHow do you keep kids preoccupied when they're stuck at home? Bob chats with a caller from St. Louis about how he's keeping his kids busy as everyone's stuck inside, plus the two chat about why Dirty Work had to be PG-13 and what Bob's favorite part of the R-rated version was. Plus, a second caller enlists Bob's help on her psychology project for school as they discuss if technology has helped or worsened our connections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nikki Glaser and Bob Love How Stand Up Is Where You Have Full Freedom of Speech
May 25, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 86 MBNikki Glaser calls up Bob from her family's home in St. Louis to talk about what it's like to be quarantining with your parents (and bringing a whole new meaning to the term "pot roast"). She and Bob settle the debate of "comic" or "comedian" and Nikki weighs in her thoughts on acting, her experience writing a show for Quibi, and the anxiety around catching up on group texts. Plus, Nikki and Bob wonder if she can actually see into the future and if she possibly prevented herself from getting...
Bob Gives Advice to High School Students, Commends Teachers, and Chats About Norm Macdonald
May 22, 2020 07:00 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBBob spends some time on the phone with a couple of fans from opposite ends of the United States! First, a caller wants to chat about the genius of Norm McDonald and Rodney Dangerfield, so Bob tells a story about Rodney Dangerfield waiting to meet up with porn star pal, Ron Jeremy. And later, a high school English teacher chats with Bob about what it's like to care for your students remotely and Bob even gives a little bit of advice to her students. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...
John Mayer and Bob Discuss the Future of Music and Comedy after the Pandemic
May 20, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 80.1 MBBob's friend, John Mayer picks up the phone to discuss what he's been up to while sheltering in place. Covering everything from what makes a good pun to why recently he's been writing ditties more often than longer songs. Plus, Bob and John reminisce about the first time John did stand up and John advises why it’s good to just sit and stare at a guitar before you even try to learn it. policygenius.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Norman Lear Reaffirms To Bob That “All We Have Is This Moment”
May 19, 2020 21:29 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBLegendary writer and television show creator, Norman Lear (One Day at a Time, All in the Family) calls up Bob to catch up about everything from the difficulties of splitting time between family and TV work to what it was like as a Radio Operator in a B-17 during World War II. Plus, Norman talks the joy of saving the new One Day at a Time from cancellation gives his secret on why he’s always been able to stay in the moment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bob’s Calling to Check in on You
May 15, 2020 07:00 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBBob’s calling up some fans and wants to know how they’re doing, but one fan in particular wants to skip straight to the punchline and tell Bob a joke! This episode truly has the biggest range of emotion as Bob catches up with Los Angeles radio host, Ellen K and clarify a misunderstanding from their last meeting, while later Bob is moved to tears by the struggles of one caller who’s taking care of his mother. Plus, Bob chats with a caller all about blue comedy and keeping things light when th...
Bob Monologues on How Comedy and Hygiene Have Evolved
May 13, 2020 07:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBBob's here to tell you something important - he really wants you to rate, review, and subscribe this podcast. But he digs deeper. What does that even mean? Why do we rate things? In this episode of Bob Saget's Here For You, it's just you, a mic, and Bob as he wonders if the world will ever return to the way it was or if we'll always be nervous, as well as reflecting on how comedy has evolved, and why he thought a man who took a 9-year-old to see Silence of the Lambs should get the best dad e...
Howie Mandel and Bob Talk About How to Cope
May 11, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 71.9 MBHowie Mandel calls up Bob and both are ready to talk about the importance of normalizing discussing mental health (especially now). Howie also remarks on how the rise of Deal or No Deal gave him a new perspective. Later, both Bob and Howie talk about why it’s so important to fail in comedy and Howie reminisces about seeing Bob do stand up in a bagel shop in the early days of his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bob Helps a Family Through Quarantine Conflicts
May 08, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBWhat if Bob could mediate the fights in your family as you’re quarantined? Well that’s one idea that Bob floats today as he’s calling up fans! He wants to know all about one young lady's arguments with her family as they’re all cooped up. He’s also talking all about Rodney Dangerfield with another caller, reminiscing about the night they became friends. Plus, Bob asks a mother how she’s keeping her 7-year-old son preoccupied while he’s out of school. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
Tiffany Haddish and Bob Go Way Back
May 06, 2020 07:00 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBBob gets a call from the one and only Tiffany Haddish who is full of stories. You're gonna hear everything from how her social worker got her into comedy camp as a child (and how she met Bob there!) to how Girl's Trip changed her life. Plus, Tiffany and Bob talk all about why friends are terrible at setting you up on dates and this is why Tiffany has turned to Bumble while quarantined. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bob Has To Convince a Caller It’s Really Him
May 04, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBSometimes people don't quite believe it's Bob when they pick up the phone, and this episode is no exception! Bob searches for ways to prove to his first caller that it is really him, which leads to a conversation about when Fuller House is returning to when he's planning his next stand-up special. Later, he consoles a fan who has been experiencing lots of loss in his family and discusses using comedy to cope. Plus, Bob reminisces with a young man about their shared love of Chris Farley. ...
Macaulay Culkin and Bob Converse about Joy and Grief and Macaulay‘s Bird
May 01, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBMacaulay Culkin joins Bob to chat about how he's been preparing for social distancing for his whole life. The two compare notes on what they've been up to while quarantining (Macaulay has gotten really into pickling), while Bob jokes about considering taking up painting porcelain dolls. Plus, Macaulay shares some stories from growing up as a kid in the biz and what it was like hearing children being bratty while auditioning for a role in a national commercial. Learn more about your ad ch...
The Crazy Hot Air Balloon with Bob and His Daughter
April 29, 2020 07:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBBob catches up with his daughter Lara on the phone, as she is quarantining in NYC. This thoughtful conversation covers a lot of ground – from Bob's hot takes on at-home surgeries to why you probably shouldn't wear scuba gear on the streets of New York to protect yourself from the Coronavirus. Plus, Bob and Lara recount the time they almost died in a hot air balloon and discuss why Bob's dad's struggles through the great depression could teach us a lot about strength in current times. Lea...
Bob Calling People For the 2nd Time
April 27, 2020 07:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBBob’s at it again! And he’s calling back some folks who are sheltering-in-place to answer everything from the worst time he ever bombed on stage to where his favorite places to tour are. Plus, Bob gives tips to a caller who happens to be an aspiring comedian. And he keeps trying to call back Andres, who isn’t picking up! Andres, where are you? Get 20% off and free shipping with the code SAGET at www.manscaped.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bob and John Stamos are REALLY This Nice to Each Other
April 24, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 75.7 MBBob calls up his brother, John Stamos to discuss everything from sharing the same therapist to the origins of Bob’s dirty side. They’ll share some Full House stories, recall how Fuller House came to be, and even answer when it might come back. Plus, you’ll hear some reminiscing about working with Don Rickles and discuss some methods on how to not take Twitter too seriously, especially now. It might even get a little emotional. This is a special one, folks. Learn more about your ad choice...
Bob Calling People For The First Time
April 22, 2020 07:00 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MB“Hey, it’s Bob Saget!” Bob calls some fans to catch up about what they’ve been up to while social distancing, even being offered some rapping lessons from one fan and some Dungeons and Dragons lessons from another. Plus, Bob recalls the time he met the man, myth, and legend himself, Dr. Fauci and we’ll find out if there are any plans in the work for another “Rollin’ With Saget.” . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why Bob Thinks He's Like Batman
April 20, 2020 07:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MBBob Saget is here for you. Truly. Which is why he’s started this podcast. In this very first episode, Bob is coming to you live from his personal bunker, where he’ll be free associating about everything from a conversation he once had with John Oliver about their love for strange animals, to what’s more difficult: the SAT’s or the Coronavirus. But in all seriousness, Bob’s here to provide a little levity, laughter, and encouragement as we’re allsocial distancing in our own bunkers. Lear...
Bob Saget's Here For You - Official Trailer
April 17, 2020 07:00 - 1 minute - 1.3 MBBOB SAGET’S HERE FOR YOU is a podcast that is like no other— Because it goes inside Bob’s Saget’s mind, and then quickly filters out through his mouth. Bob has a way of calming people with genuine empathy and humor while they’re going through a difficult time, which we all are at present. Reaching his unusually diverse audience that he talks to as a friend, Bob is the dad with great advice, the irreverent funny guy who’s always there when you need a laugh, and the free-associative Bob who go...