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What Would Rob Do?NPR's Rob Sachs talks about life's sticky situations and how turn them into an opportunity for adventure, growth, or at the very least--laughter.

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Annoying Kids Music...What Would Rob Do?

A lot of kids music is repetitive, upbeat, cutesy, and completely annoying. In this episode Rob talks with NPR's Felix Contreras about his experiences with kiddy music and his attempts to play only good tunes for his nine month year old daughter. Rob also shares some advice he received from musician/dad Gavin Rossdale. Rossdale has two sons with his wife Gwen Stefani....

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[ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:07:58 -0500 ]

Ding on your car? What Would Rob Do?

Car dings are annoying, expensive and can completely ruin your day. In this episode Rob discusses with NPR's David Kestenbaum both how to prevent door dings and how to fix them once you get them. Rob relates to David some ding and dent advice from Eddie Martin, the owner of The Dent Devils, a paintless dent removal repair business based in San Diego....

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[ Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:12:35 -0500 ]

Catching A Foul Ball...What Would Rob Do?

Catching a foul baseball may be the one of most thrilling experiences you can have as a sports fan; but snagging one seems near impossible. Rob talks to NPR's Mike Pesca about advice he received from Zack Hampel, a guy whose collected more than 3,000 balls from ballgames. He also shares tips from usher Rick Neave and ballgirl Stephanie Kelley who work at DC's Nationals Park....

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[ Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:29:40 -0400 ]

Avoiding a Chick Flick...What Would Rob Do?

For most guys sitting through a chick flick is a test of both mental and physical endurance. In this episode of WWRD, Rob interviews Howard Deutch, director of "My Best Friend's Girl", to figure out the line between chick flick and fun romantic comedy. Rob discusses his findings with NPR's Felix Contreas....

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[ Fri, 19 Sep 2008 17:06:11 -0400 ]

Making A Great Mix Tape...What Would Rob Do?

Making a mix tape is one of the greatest ways to show your affection towards a loved one. But some songs can send unintended messages. To learn how to pick the right ones Rob gets tips from Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook of the band Squeeze....

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[ Mon, 08 Sep 2008 18:24:38 -0400 ]

Passing Gas...What Would Rob Do?

Bad gas, everybody gets it but nobody wants it. In this episode Rob discusses prevention techniques and possible remedies with NPR's David Kestenbaum. He also talks to Sharron Huza, the inventor of a product that filters out the smell from flatulence....

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[ Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:17:36 -0400 ]

Winning at the State Fair...What Would Rob Do?

Want to win an oversized teddy bear? Rob talks with NPR's Madeleine Brand about strategies for winning carnival games. From basketball shots to ring tosses, Rob shares the games' secrets with advice from fair expert Brett Witter, author of Carnival Undercover....

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[ Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:10:14 -0400 ]

Witnessing Something Gross...What Would Rob Do?

Everyday we catch people doing gross, disgusting acts like picking their nose, eating with their mouth open, or sneezing all over the place. In this episide, Rob discusses with NPR's Ari Shapiro how to react when someone committs one of these crimes of civility. He also gets a tip from old pal Alex Auritt, a former grade school teacher....

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[ Tue, 29 Jul 2008 01:45:03 -0400 ]

Bar Mitzvah DJ....What Would Rob Do?

Being a Bar/Bat Mitzvah DJ involves a lot more than just throwing a mix CD on. "It's all about being an entertainer," says Brian Bergman, a DC area DJ with decades of experience. He told Rob all about his methods for getting both kids and adults out on the dancefloor having a great time. Rob discussed the tricks of the trade with NPR's David Kestenbaum....

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[ Fri, 11 Jul 2008 20:29:54 -0400 ]

What Would Rob Do...with Rhubarb?

Rhubarb? Rutabaga? Kumquats? Rob has passed by these fruits and veggies in farmer's markets for years and has never quite figured out what to do with them. To find the answer he spoke with cookbook author Joan Nathan. Rob then shared his discoveries with NPR's Susan Stamberg....

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[ Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:54:38 -0400 ]

Being a Funny Politician....What Would Rob Do?

This primary season has seen a slew of candidates trying their best to show their funny side. But comedy can be tough. Rob talks with Jeff Nussbaum of West Wing Writers to learn how he coaches candidates to use humor effectively, and how to deflect sarcastic heckles that comes their way....

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[ Fri, 06 Jun 2008 16:46:18 -0400 ]

Having a life while being a Dad...What Would Rob Do?

Rob talks to NPR's Mike Pesca about how to maintain a healthy social life while being a dad. Rob also gets some tips from Harry Hoffman, the executive director of PEPS, a Seattle based parent support group....

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[ Fri, 23 May 2008 20:14:41 -0400 ]

Bad Service at a Restaurant....What Would Rob Do?

Bad service at a restaurant can totally ruin your dining out experience. In this episode Rob interviews Tom Sietsema, food critic for the Washington Post on how to get the most of your waiter....

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[ Fri, 09 May 2008 16:05:00 -0400 ]

Remebering Birthdays....What Would Rob Do?

Rob discusses his techniques for remembering birthdays with NPR's David Kestenbaum. He also gets tips on how to pick out the best birthday card from card writer and cartoonist Sandra Boynton....

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[ Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:40:04 -0400 ]

I Clogged the Toilet and I'm at a Party! What Would Rob Do?

Clogging up the the toilet can often be messy business, clogging it up at a friend's house is most certainly mortifying business. In this episode Rob talks with NPR's Paul Brown about how to get out of this scenario with tips from Bob McHone, owner of Crown Plumbing and Heating in Frederick, Maryland....

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[ Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:23:10 EDT ]

Protecting Your Voice...What Would Rob Do?

In this episode Rob heads down to the National Opera Company in DC to profile professional opera singer Jennifer Wilson. Wilson shares some tricks of the trade to save your vocal chords and relays some stories of how the opera deals with laryngitis...

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[ Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:19:48 EST ]

My Wife's in Labor! What Would Rob Do?

With only a week to go until his baby's due date, Rob talks over dad strategy for the delivery room with NPR's Charlie Mayer. Rob also hears some expert tips from Scott MacTavish author of the book "The New Dad's Survival Guide: Man-to-Man Advice for First Time Fathers."...

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[ Fri, 01 Feb 2008 16:51:38 EST ]

Coming up with a Catchphrase...What Would Rob Do?

Rob tries to figure out how to strike gold like boxing announcer Michael Buffer who turned his catchprhase "Let's Get Ready to Rumble" into a multimillion dollar industry. Rob talks to NPR's David Folkenflik about advice he got from Buffer and then the two try to come up with some catchphrases of their own....

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[ Fri, 18 Jan 2008 04:33:41 EST ]

Auctioneering...What Would Rob Do to Call A Bid?

Auctioneering can be tough. A bid caller has to simultaneously keeping track of the bid count, look for bidders, and keeping the chant fun for those attending. Rob talks to NPR's Paul Brown about some expert advice on running an auction from Bryan Knox the winner of the 2007 Men's International Auctioneers Championship....

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[ Thu, 03 Jan 2008 01:44:10 EST ]

Luke Duke of Hazzard's acting tips...WWRD

Whether its forgetting a line, stage fright, or having the other actors mess up, being in am actor can sometimes be a messay affair. Rob talks to Tom Wopat (aka Luke Duke from the Dukes of Hazzard) on how to best overcome these predicaments....

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[ Thu, 13 Dec 2007 20:08:41 EST ]

Stains on your shirt! What Would Rob Do?

Getting stains on your shirt can often be annoying, embarrassing, and sometimes costly. In this episode, Rob talks about how to best get out stains and the secrets behind dry cleaning with NPR's Ari Shapiro. Rob also defers to Christopher White, the technical director for America's Best Cleaners, a certification organization of high end dry cleaners....

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[ Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:20:22 EST ]

Telling a Joke! What Would Rob Do?

As any comedian will tell you, being funny ain't easy... and it gets tougher when your joke bombs. Rob talks about overcoming this problem with stand-up comedians Randy and Jason Sklar. He then shared that knowledge with NPR's Andrea Seabrook....

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[ Thu, 15 Nov 2007 20:35:16 EST ]

Naming Your Baby! What Would Rob Do?

As Rob's wife Anna enters her third trimester of pregnancy, he's completely freaking out over how to name this child. Rob gets some hints on what to do from Linda Rosenkrantz co-author of"Beyond Jennifer and Jason"and other baby naming books. Rob shares his thoughts with the best name in public radio, NPR's Sylvia Poggioli....

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[ Fri, 02 Nov 2007 16:13:44 EDT ]

Talking through Cyberspace...What Would Rob Do?

Maintaining relationships online can be pretty tricky without the usual verbal and visual guidance that other forms of commnunication have. In this episode, Rob talks with NPR's John Ydstie about ways to overcome these challenges. Rob also gets some good tips from Joel Johnson, the editor of the Gadgets section of boingboing.net....

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[ Sat, 20 Oct 2007 04:13:34 EDT ]

Naked in Public? What Would Rob Do?

For some being naked in public is their greatest fear but for others it's their greatest source of pleasure. In this episode of WWRD Rob talks with NPR's Mike Pesca about how to enjoy yourself at a nude resort. Rob also hears some tips from Erich E. Schuttauf, the Executive Director for the American Association for Nude Recreation....

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[ Fri, 05 Oct 2007 21:29:16 EDT ]

Stuck in an Elevator? What Would Rob Do?

Getting stuck on an elevator can be a frightening or at least tiring ordeal. Rob discusses with NPR's Ari Shapiro how to make the best of it with tips from Edith DiFrancesco from Otis elevators. Rob also shares with Ari advice from his conversation with Deborah Henson-Conant a musician who performs with a strap-on harp - she was stuck in an elevator before a concert in San Antonio....

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[ Thu, 20 Sep 2007 16:55:03 EDT ]

Conquering Bad Habits...What Would Rob Do?

Many think of hypnosis as something just for magicians, but actually a growing number of people are turning to hypno-therapy to try to cure themselves of bad habits. In this episode of WWRD Rob shares with NPR's Lynn Neary a hypnosis program developed by Frederic Premji, the founder of INeedMotivation.com....

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[ Sat, 08 Sep 2007 00:52:51 EDT ]

Big Fat Zits..What Would Rob Do?

To pop or not to pop...that is always the question when faced with a zit. In this episode of What Would Rob Do? Rob explores how to properly pamper pimples with NPR's Mike Pesca. Rob also shares advice from Brian Boye, the fashion and grooming director of Men's Health Magazine....

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[ Fri, 24 Aug 2007 20:55:40 EDT ]

Hiya! What Would Rob Do to Properly Greet Someone?

Sometimes a simple greeting is the hardest thing to do. Do you wave? Do you hug? What about a kiss? In this episode of What Would Rob Do?, Rob and NPR's David Kestenbaum tackle these baffling question of how to properly greet someone. Rob also hears some expert tips from Leslie Alderman, deputy editor of Real Simple Magazine....

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[ Fri, 10 Aug 2007 17:14:50 EDT ]

Snoring! What Would Rob Do?

Being a bad snorer doesn't mean you're a bad person - it's just that you don't know how to fix the problem. In this episode of What Would Rob Do? Rob shares with NPR's Andrea Seabrook expert tips on how to stop snoring from Dr. Murray Grossan, a board certified Otolaryngologist....

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[ Sat, 28 Jul 2007 00:34:49 EDT ]

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