So, Bob

So, Bob

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. So, Bob is a Spoke Media original.

Episodes

Introducing: UNDER COVER OF KNIGHT

August 8, 2023 • 2 mins
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 ...
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No Place To Hide: Catching Up On The Data Broker Project

May 4, 2020 • 16 mins
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. Texas Tax rate at 80% of 8.25%
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No Place To Hide: The Ghost Of 2030

April 27, 2020 • 47 mins
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...
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No Place To Hide: I Spy...

April 20, 2020 • 40 mins
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. Texas Tax rate at 80% of 8.25%
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No Place To Hide: On Location

April 13, 2020 • 33 mins
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,...
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Checking In - Day 18

April 10, 2020 • 15 mins
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. Texas Tax rate at 80% of 8.25%
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Checking In - Day 17

April 9, 2020 • 18 mins
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 Texas Tax rate at 80% of 8.25%
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Checking In - Day 16

April 8, 2020 • 10 mins
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! Texas Tax rate at 80% of 8.25%
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Checking In - Day 15

April 7, 2020 • 15 mins
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 Texas Tax rate at 80% of 8.25%
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Checking In - Day 14

April 6, 2020 • 18 mins
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 we...
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Checking In - Day 13

April 3, 2020 • 20 mins
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 Texas Tax rate at 80% of 8.25%
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Checking In - Day 12

April 2, 2020 • 23 mins
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 Texas Tax rate at 80% of 8.25%
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Checking In - Day 11

April 1, 2020 • 16 mins
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' Texas Tax rate at 80% of 8.25%
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Checking In - Day 10

March 31, 2020 • 15 mins
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 Texas Tax rate at 80% of 8.25%
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Checking In - Day 9

March 30, 2020 • 16 mins
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 Texas Tax rate at 80% of 8.25%
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Checking In - Day 8

March 27, 2020 • 23 mins
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 Texas Tax rate at 80% of 8.25%
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Checking In - Day 7

March 26, 2020 • 16 mins
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 Texas Tax rate at 80% of 8.25%
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Checking In - Day 6

March 25, 2020 • 15 mins
Get ready for some good things. Things we referenced in today's episode: -Story Time From Space -Random acts of kindness! Texas Tax rate at 80% of 8.25%
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Checking In - Day 5

March 24, 2020 • 14 mins
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%
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Checking In - Day 4

March 23, 2020 • 17 mins
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) Texas Tax rate at 80% of 8.25%
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