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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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Ripped Your Pants! What Would Rob Do?

In this episode Rob talks to GQ's Style Guy Glenn O'Brien about how to handle pants rips, popped buttons, and snags in your clothes. O'Brien says it's all about knowing a great re-weaver to rescue you from your wardrobe malfunction....

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[ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:40:16 -0500 ]

Making A Funky Pumpkin...What Would Rob Do?

Making a Jack-O-Lantern is an almost sacred Halloween tradition. Unfortunately Rob's skills have not progressed past that of a 2nd grader. He calls up professional pumpkin carver Tom Nardone for advice on how to make a funky pumpkin....

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[ Fri, 30 Oct 2009 03:39:54 -0400 ]

Disaster Roommate Debrief with Jesse Thorn

Rob talks to Jesse Thorn from "The Sound of Young America" about comments he's heard from listeners on bad roommates. He also shares his own personal stories and advice he's received from Jim Johnston of MTV's "The Real World"....

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[ Fri, 23 Oct 2009 03:36:19 -0400 ]

Bad Roommate! Advice from MTV's Real World

Rob interviews Jim Johnston, the executive producer of MTV's Real World on how to deal with having a less than ideal roommate or housemate....

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[ Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:42:25 -0400 ]

Playing the Harmonica...What Would Rob Do?

Ever since his daughter started blowing into a toy harmonica, Rob has been thinking about finally learning how to properly play the instrument. In this episode he gets some tips from legendary Piedmont bluesman Phil Wiggins and a lesson from NPR's own Peter Breslow....

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[ Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:30:50 -0400 ]

Conquering Head Lice with Madeleine Brand

Rob delves deeper into indignity of head lice with Madeleine Brand. Brand shares some of her own personal history with the pest and Rob relays some tips from professional delouser Abigail Rosenfeld aka Brooklyn's "Lice Lady"....

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[ Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:24:21 -0400 ]

Tips on Getting out Lice

Rob gets the low down on how to battle head lice from Abigail Rosenfeld, aka "The Head Lice Lady of Brookyln". Rosenfeld has been doing battle for close to 30 decades and reveals her techniques for ridding yourself of these pesky bugs....

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[ Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:36:30 -0400 ]

Attending A Bris "Extended" Interview

Rob shares a longer version of his interview with Rabbi Chanan Feld, a mohel based in Berkeley on how to act a bris (Jewish circumcision ceremony)....

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[ Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:52:32 -0400 ]

Attending A Bris...What Would Rob Do?

In the Jewish faith a "bris" or circumcision is a family event that celebrates a baby boy's entering into a life of Judaism. While the ceremony is joyous, it can also be an awkward experience for some attendees. Rob talks about this dicey situation with Rabbi Chanan Feld, an orthodox mohel based in California, and relays his findings to NPR's David Kestenbaum....

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[ Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:03:34 -0400 ]

My Ex Is At the Party!! What Would Rob Do?

It's a situation you never want to be in, being on a date and having your ex show up. Rob talks with relationship expert Amy Spencer about how to handle this awkward encounter and what to do if you're the dumper or the dumpee....

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[ Thu, 13 Aug 2009 18:34:01 -0400 ]

I Want to Be on TV! What Would Rob Do?

Even with the explosion of channels on TV, not just anyone gets a chance to pop up on the small screen. To help figure out how to finagal his way onto TV, (without paying for it) Rob talks with Taryn Winter Brill, the features correspondent for Good Morning America. Taryn says whether you're a "man on the street" or potential game show contestant, try to find an angle that makes you stick out from the crowd....

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[ Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:15:20 -0400 ]

My Dog Is Embarrassing Me! What Would Rob Do?

Dogs will be dogs, but that doesn't mean they can't learn to behave properly. Rob gets clued in on how to handle everything from wayward pooping, to crotch sniffing to leg humping from Victoria Stilwell host of Animal Planet's, "It's Me or the Dog." He then discusses his findings with NPR's Mike Pesca....

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[ Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:53:53 -0400 ]

Rick Springfield on Lullabyes....What Would Rob Do?

Rob tries to find the secret singing a great lullabye by consulting one of his all-time favorite rockers Rick Springfield. Springfield has just released "My Precious Little One" an album of lullabyes written back in 1985 for his sons Liam and Josh....

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[ Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:16:11 -0400 ]

Talking to Strangers...What Would Rob Do?

We've long been told never to talk to strangers — but what about when you're alone at a cocktail party or bored in line at the bank? Rob chats with Gretchen Rubin, the blogger behind The Happiness Project, for tips on how to strike up a conversation with strangers without freaking them out....

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[ Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:14:25 -0400 ]

Avoiding An Awkward Massage...What Would Rob Do?

Getting a massage should be relaxing and hopefully spiritually uplifting, that is if you're willing to let yourself go. In this episode Rob talks about getting a professional massage from Jennifer Robinson of Relax & Rejuvenate with NPR's Alison Bryce who herself is a former massage therapist....

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[ Thu, 28 May 2009 17:37:30 -0400 ]

Parenting Solo for the Weekend...What Would Rob Do?

Rob talks with "Parenting On the Edge" blogger and podcaster Madeleine Brand about his recent experience looking after 15 month old daughter for a weekend when his wife was away. Madeleine says dads should trust their parenting instincts and moms need to give them a break....

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[ Wed, 13 May 2009 17:43:32 -0400 ]

Finding A Restaurant...What Would Rob Do?

Picking the right restaurant could mean the difference between having a night of culinary amazement and wonder or being stuck eating dog food served by a disgruntled waiter named Biff. Rob talks to Todd Mundt about tips he got from restaurant surveyor Tim Zagat on how to pick the best places to eat. Zagat says it's all about having the right resources to able to size a place up before chowing down....

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[ Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:52:36 -0400 ]

Noisy Neighbor! What Would Rob Do?

People who live in apartments and condos know that nothing can be more annoying that living near a noisy neighbor. Rob talks with NPR's Felix Contreras about how to deal with the issue without being confrontational. He also adds in advice from landlord and blogger Rick Morrisson....

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[ Tue, 31 Mar 2009 17:24:39 -0400 ]

Homebrewing Part II...What Would Rob Do?

In Part II of Rob's exploration of homebrewing he searches out the proper techniques for making a homebrew with local brewers James Warner and Hugh Blodget and then buys some ingredients to try it out himself....

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[ Tue, 17 Mar 2009 17:03:55 -0400 ]

Homebrewing for St. Patrick's Day...What Would Rob Do?

With St. Patrick's Day less than three weeks away Rob decides to take a different approach to celebrating the holiday by deciding to try out homebrewing. To get started he speaks with homebrewing expert Charlie Papazian, author of the book "The Complete Joy of Homebrewing." Rob discusses his finding with Linda Holmes, editor NPR's "Monkey See" blog....

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[ Sat, 28 Feb 2009 15:35:36 -0500 ]

Valentine's Day On the Cheap...What Would Rob Do?

While Valentine's Day can fill your heart with love and romance it can also empty your wallet causing grief and sorrow. Rob discusses ways to save on Valentine's Day with Michele Beschen, host and creator of the B. Original Series on DIY Network and HGTV. She says the perfect gift may be one you make yourself....

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[ Thu, 26 Feb 2009 08:58:11 -0500 ]

Valentine's Day On the Cheap...What Would Rob Do?

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[ Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:43:58 -0500 ]

Verbal Ticks...um, like What Would Rob Do?

Verbal ticks can make even the smartest person sound inarticulate..just ask Caroline Kennedy. In this episode, Rob talks with Jana Barnhill, the International President of Toastmasters International, a club which helps members become practice becoming more effective speakers and communicators. Rob shares his findings with NPR's Andrea Seabrook...

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[ Tue, 27 Jan 2009 18:03:43 -0500 ]

Getting Fit and Losing Weight..What Would Rob Do?

After a year of being a dad, Rob's noticed that he's gained a few extra pounds. To help figure out what to do to shed the weight and get more fit, he called fitness and strength expert Mark Rippetoe. Rob tells NPR's David Kestenbaum that Rippetoe's advice is to start pumping iron....

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[ Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:48:41 -0500 ]

Fantasy Football...What Would Rob Do?

As the fantasy football season comes to an end, Rob talks about his dismal season with his league's organizer, NPR's Mike Pesca. Rob tells Mike where he thinks he went wrong as well as some lessons he's learned from Matthew Berry, a Fantasy Football analyst for ESPN.com....

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[ Wed, 24 Dec 2008 15:05:10 -0500 ]

Leaving A Good Voicemail Message...What Would Rob Do?

Rob talks with NPR's Carl Kasell about how to leave a good voicemail message for both incoming calls and outgoing greetings. Rob also gets tips from his own boss, Tell Me More Executive Producer Marie Nelson. She says the best messages are short and get to the point quickly....

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[ Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:22:11 -0500 ]

Marriage Proposal...What Would Rob Do?

These days getting hitched goes way beyond just getting down on one knee. In this episode Rob explores how to best propose to your loved one with NPR's Tamara Keith. Rob also shares the engagement story of his colleague Brakkton Booker, as well as advice from Millie Martini Bratten, the Editor in Chief of Brides magazine....

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[ Fri, 05 Dec 2008 15:49:06 -0500 ]

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 ]

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