Bob & Weave
42 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 212 ratingsHosts Bob Ruff and Zaq Weaver sit down every Wednesday morning to discuss controversial topics. The concept is to open up friendly conversations about unfriendly topics. Listen in and join the discussion.
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Episodes
40: The Social Dilemma
December 16, 2020 10:55 - 55 minutesBob & Zaq chat about their opposing viewpoints on the Netflix documentary 'The Social Dilemma'.
39: JFK Assassination
November 18, 2020 10:55 - 1 hourBob and Zaq are joined by returning guest Tom Desenberg, and Zaq's grandfather Doug Bonham. Both have been studying the JFK assignation for decades. Doug even lived through it. These two gentlemen know their stuff, and they're here to share some knowledge with the rest of us.
38: The Morning After
November 11, 2020 10:55 - 45 minutesBob was up all night watching election results. Zaq slept like a baby. The guys sit down on the morning after the 2020 Presidential Election. At the time this episode was recorded, we still did not know who the President will be. Things seem to be leaning Biden's way, but anything can happen. Hopefully by the time this episode airs, we'll have an answer.
37: Sooo...Now What
November 04, 2020 14:00 - 47 minutesBob & Zaq recorded this Day After Election episode a week before the election. The guys make some predictions about what today might look like.
36: Kidnapping & Court Packing
October 21, 2020 09:55 - 57 minutesBob & Zaq have a free for all discussion about current events. Topics discussed include: What's wrong with Zaq's face, the plot to kidnap Governor Whitmer, the coming election, packing the Supreme Court, and more.
35: RBG & The Supreme Court Dilema
September 30, 2020 09:55 - 33 minutesBob & Zaq talk about the passing of SCOTUS Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and the conflict that has arisen after her passing. The guys also announce that there will be no episodes for the next two weeks due to vacation and Producer Mike's wedding.
34: COVID vs. Youth Sports
September 23, 2020 09:55 - 51 minutesBob & Zaq sit down to chat about how the COVID-19 pandemic is effecting youth sports.
33: Cobra Kai
September 16, 2020 09:55 - 47 minutesBob & Zaq are joined by producer Mike Bussing to discuss the Netflix series, 'Cobra Kai'. A lot of fun is had, as the guys chat about how you have to be an 80's kid to enjoy the series.
32: F@%K Politics!
September 09, 2020 09:55 - 1 hourBob & Zaq are back in the studio, after their summer hiatus. The guys discuss topics including: Kids going back to school, the coming election, ugliness on social media, Kamala Harris' platform, and more.
31: Listener Questions
July 15, 2020 09:55 - 52 minutesBob & Zaq field questions from listeners. Tune in for a wide range of topics. They guys also announce that their production schedule will be limited during the summer months.
30: Rebuilding America
July 01, 2020 09:55 - 1 hourBob & Zaq have a free for all discussion about the events arising around the Country in the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd. Topics discussed: Why Bob is driving an "old man truck", Presentism, Tearing down of statues and monuments, Bubba Wallace, and more.
29: Vasectomy Roundtable
June 24, 2020 09:55 - 1 hourSchedules didn't line up this week, so rather than leave you with nothing Bob & Zaq thought that maybe everyone could use a good laugh right about now. This bonus episode features an old episode of Zaq's "Made Us" podcast, where Zaq, Bob and friend TJ Lucas discuss their experiences getting vasectomies. No heavy hitters in this one. Just a lot of laughs and embarrassing stories. Enjoy!
28: Black Lives Matter
June 17, 2020 09:55 - 1 hourBob & Zaq are joined in the studio by Black Lives Matter Organizer, Jordan Giger. Jordan is an Organizer for the South Bend Indiana Chapter of BLM. The guys have a great discussion about what Black Lives Matter means, and how we can all come together moving forward to help make some positive changes.
27: Live on YouTube #3
June 10, 2020 09:55 - 1 hourBob & Zaq take the show to YouTube once again, to field questions from listeners. This format has been a great way to get us all through the quarantine, but next week we will be back in the studio!!
26: Live On YouTube #2
June 03, 2020 09:55 - 1 hourBob & Zaq are live on YouTube again this week. They will be continuing to record episodes live with listener interaction until they are able to be in the same room together again. Check the guys out on the Bob & Weave YouTube Channel every Wednesday at 8pm eastern time.
25: Live on Youtube #1
May 27, 2020 09:55 - 1 hourSince Bob and Zaq still can't be in the same room, the guys have decided that until further notice they will be recording live on YouTube via Zoom every Wednesday at 8pm eastern time. In this week's episode, they field listener questions ranging from most painful place to tattoo, to most embarrassing stories. A few drinks in, things get pretty darn funny! If you want to get in on the live Q&A make sure to like and subscribe to the Bob & Weave YouTube Channel here - https://www.youtube.com...
24: Zoom Zoom
May 20, 2020 09:55 - 52 minutesBob & Zaq give Zoom a try. It goes . . . OK. The guys have a fun chat, even through some technical difficulties.
23: Corona Catch-Up
April 22, 2020 10:00 - 1 hourBob & Zaq field some listener questions about life during the COVID 19 Quarantine. They cover a lot of ground in this one. Sometimes serious; sometimes ridiculous . . . and sometimes topless. It's every man for himself in this week's remote episode of Bob & Weave!
22: Tiger King
April 08, 2020 10:00 - 49 minutesBob and Zaq are recording remotely, but they had to get on the phone to talk about the latest Netflix craze "Tiger King". The guys chat about their thoughts on the series, and even share a little bit of their personal quarantine woes.
21: Criminal Justice Reform: Juvenile Sentencing
March 25, 2020 10:00 - 51 minutesBob & Zaq discuss a 2012 and 2016 Supreme Court ruling regarding the automatic life without parole sentencing of juveniles.
20: The Guys Try Stand-Up Comedy w/ Maxwell Tidey
March 18, 2020 10:00 - 1 hourAs promised, last Tuesday Bob & Zaq took to the stage at The Drop Comedy Club in South Bend, Indiana. Both of your hosts performed 5 minute stand-up comedy sets in front of a packed room. Friend of the show Freddie Miller, and Bob's brother Brent also performed. We all had a blast, and in this week's episode Bob & Zaq are joined by one of the managers at The Drop, Maxwell Tidey. Max talks about what it takes to become a successful comic, and critiques the open mic sets from the night bef...
19: Super Tuesday - The D.N.C.'s Assault on Bernie Sanders
March 11, 2020 10:00 - 45 minutesThis week Bob & Zaq break down last week's Super Tuesday election results. Get your tin foil hats out, because Bob has some theories about how the D.N.C. is working to keep Bernie Sanders from winning the Democrat nomination. . . all while Zaq tries to change the subject. Enjoy.
18: Everyone Gets a Trophy!
March 04, 2020 11:00 - 45 minutesThis week Bob & Zaq have a chat about the concept of participation awards for children. What seemed like a simple topic, actually gets pretty muddy as the conversation progresses. Emotions were high by the end of the episode.
17: Freddie Miller on Leagalized Marijuana
February 26, 2020 11:00 - 1 hourThis week we're joined by special guest, Freddie Miller. You may have seen Freddie a few weeks ago, when he was featured on the Jimmy Kimmel show. Freddie was the #stonerfrommichigan. He was nice enough to carve some time out of his now very busy schedule to sit down and chat with Bob & Zaq about his experience with internet fame, and the idea of legalized marijuana. You'll hear in the episode a discussion about setting up a gofundme to help Freddie get his drivers license, so that he ca...
Bob & Zaq Are On Vacation
February 12, 2020 11:00 - 5 minutesThe guys planned to do an episode this week, but Zaq is still suffering from some pretty severe laryngitis and has no voice. This episode is just a quick update on our upcoming schedule. There will be no episode next week, but Bob & Zaq will be back in full force on February 26th.
16: Don't F**k with Cats - Docuseries Review
February 05, 2020 10:55 - 48 minutesBob & Zaq spend the hour breaking down the recent Netflix docuseries 'Don't F**k with Cats'. SPOILER ALERT: The guys break down the series, and the case.
15: Rae Andreacchio
January 29, 2020 10:55 - 54 minutesBob is flying solo this week. Zaq was out sick, but luckily Rae Andreacchio was there to sit in for an interview. If you've listened to the podcast 'Culpable', then you know exactly who Rae is. She is the mother of Christian Andreacchio. Rae has been battling for justice for her son for over 5 years. Christian was found deceased with a bullet wound to his head in 2014. Investigators ruled it a suicide, but Rae . . . and many many others believe that Christian was murdered. Rae and Bob...
14: Fan Topics
January 22, 2020 11:00 - 53 minutesThis week listeners are driving the train! Bob & Zaq take on a variety of listener questions ranging from bad calls in the NFL, to gun control, tattoos, climate change and more.
13: Conflict with Iran
January 15, 2020 11:00 - 56 minutesBob & Zaq weigh in on the rising tensions between the US and Iran, following the assassination of General Soleimani. At the time of the recording, Iran had just launched 15 ballistic missiles at US bases in Iraq, and President Trump had just given a speech declaring that the US will strike back with sanctions rather than force. The situation is quickly evolving, and there will be a follow-up episode.
12: Andrew Yang - 2020 Presidential Candidates Pt. 2
January 08, 2020 11:00 - 1 hourThis week Bob and Zaq are joined by guest Boyce Littlefield. Boyce is the host of The Mindful Skeptic YouTube channel. His channel is currently dedicated to producing exclusively Andrew Yang content. He has travelled the Country to attend debates and other Yang events. He knows Yang's platform inside and out. The three guys have a great discussion about all things Yang, as well as some great sidebars about current political topics.
11: Richard Jewell
January 01, 2020 11:00 - 47 minutesBob & Zaq are back this week to talk about the very interesting case of the 1996 Centennial Olympic Park Bombing. The case is back in the news due to Clint Eastwood's recent movie "Richard Jewell". The guys discuss the incident itself, the aftermath media storm that ruined Richard Jewell's life, and the hunt for the actual bomber, Eric Robert Rudolph. If you've already seen the movie, or if you're thinking about watching it, this is a great episode to get the real facts!
10: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Review (Spoilers)
December 25, 2019 11:00 - 1 hourIf you haven't watched Star Wars Episode IX "The Rise of Skywalker" DO NOT listen to this episode yet! This bonus episode is a full review of the recently released movie, and is full of spoilers. With Zaq away this week, Bob and Mike Bussing decided to hop into the studio to give you all a little Christmas treat. Bob and Mike saw the new movie twice this past weekend, and have a lot to say about.
9: Star Wars IX Predictions w/ Mike Bussing
December 18, 2019 11:00 - 1 hourBob & Zaq are joined in the studio this week by Bob & Weave / Truth & Justice Producer, Mike Bussing. Mike is an avid Star Wars fan, and even owned a Star Wars Encyclopedia as a child. After decades of watching and studying the Star Wars movies, Bob & Mike have developed some interesting theories about tomorrow's release of Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker. Zaq . . . Zaq's pretty much just along for the ride on this one. Hit the guys up with your thoughts on social media @BobWeavePod o...
8: The Right to Die
December 11, 2019 10:55 - 55 minutesThis week's episode was a tough one. Bob & Zaq discuss physician assisted suicide today. Both Bob & Zaq have had personal experiences that have shaped their opinions on the topic.
7: Cory Booker - 2020 Presidential Candidates Pt. 1
December 04, 2019 13:12 - 1 hourThis week Bob & Zaq begin their series analyzing the potential 2020 Presidential candidates with Mr. Cory Booker. Once a month or so, so the guys will pick one of the candidates running for President and talk through their bio, political history/resume, and their platform. The idea is to give voters a good idea of what each candidate stands for. In this episode, Cory Booker is the topic. Booker is an attorney, served as the Mayor of Newark before being elected to the US Senate in 2013.
7: Cory Booker - 2020 Presidential Candidates Pt. 1
December 04, 2019 12:35 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBThis week Bob & Zaq begin their series highlighting the Presidential candidates for the 2020 election. Once a month or so, the guys will choose a candidate to discuss. Potential voters will be able to listen to hear about the candidates' bios, political history/resume, and their current political platform. We begin our series with Mr. Cory Booker. Booker is an attorney and formerly served as the Mayor of Newark, where he was touted by many as a man of the people, and even a hero. In 2013 ...
6: Epstein Didn't Kill Himself ? ? ?
November 27, 2019 11:00 - 57 minutesBob and Zaq have discuss the mysterious case of Jeffery Epstein's death. Epstein is a convicted child rapist with connections to many rich and powerful people. In August of this year, Epstein was found dead in his jail cell as he awaited trial. Recently released medical opinions suggest that the original M.E.'s opinion that the death was a result of a suicide, may be inaccurate. Did Jeffery Epstein kill himself? Or was he murdered to protect people in power?
5: The Hunt for Bigfoot
November 20, 2019 11:00 - 1 hourThis week, Bob & Zaq step back from the heaviness of the last few topics to explore a controversial topic that they can have a little fun with. The guys are joined in the studio this week by Bigfoot Enthusiast, Tom Desenberg. Tom is well researched on the topic. By day he is a history teacher at Niles High School. The conversations that ensued were not only fun, but also surprisingly educational. Enjoy. Reach out to us with any feedback @BobWeavePod on all forms of social media, or t...
4: The Murder of Rodney Reed
November 11, 2019 11:00 - 53 minutesBob and Zaq examine the 1996 murder of 19 year old Stacey Stites. Stacey was strangled, and her body was discovered hours later on the side of a rural Texas road. Rodney Reed was convicted for Stacey's rape and murder, and sentenced to death in 1998. Reed is currently scheduled to be executed on November 20th. Case facts that have arisen since the trial have called Rodney's conviction into question. The State of Texas may very well be preparing to murder an innocent man. In this episod...
3: Transgender Athletes
November 06, 2019 12:10 - 47 minutesThis week Bob and Zaq have an open discussion on the controversial topic of transgender athletes participating in women's sports. The topic has been in the headlines lately as biological female high school athlete Selina Soule has made her frustrations public. Selina was eliminated from State competition by two transgender athletes, Terri Miller & Andraya Yearwood. Terri and Andraya were both biologically born males, but identify as females. Both sides have valid arguments, and Bob and Z...
2: The Botham Jean / Amber Guyger Case
October 30, 2019 10:00 - 55 minutesThis week, Bob and Zaq take on the mysterious murder of Botham Jean. Botham was shot to death in his own apartment, when off duty Dallas Police Officer Amber Guyger entered and claims to have believed that she was in HER apartment. A year later Guyger was convicted of murder, but was only sentenced to 10 years in prison. Mistake or murder? You decide!
1: Introducing Bob & Weave
October 29, 2019 15:46 - 47 minutesBob Ruff & Zaq Weaver introduce their new project by first introducing themselves. The two talk about their lives and journeys of enlightenment, as well as the purpose of the Bob & Weave podcast. This episode ended up getting cut short due to time constraints, so for your listening pleasure they have released Episode 2: "Botham Jean / Amber Guyger Case" simultaneously with this one. So make sure to check out Episode 2 as well, and don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes.