Podcast appearances and mentions of robb spewak

My wish for 2025, a year for which Donald Trump's plan to weaken democracy and human rights is memorialized in his Project 2025 blueprint is that more people, from our families to the business sector and the media, recognize that the complex business of protecting both is the daily business of the nonprofit sector. Nonprofits, especially those guided by the communities they serve, are powerful problem solvers that redress historic wrongs with policy and capital based solutions. Tech leaders are credited with being great innovators but nonprofit innovations transform systems that hold communities down. To name just a few: Grounded Community Solutions solves for our purportedly intractable housing crisis through community land trusts and shared equity, Rochdale Capital lends and invests where banks fail to, bringing capital and hands-on help to entrepreneurs of color. The TRIGGER Project dismantles gun violence through youth-led prevention strategies and Global Development Advisors is building the infrastructure needed for small business development in San Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras, allowing those with a dream to thrive at home rather than risk their futures to migration. Robb Spewak and I break it down here and issue our call to resist retrenchment.  

I am obsessed by the business of changemaking, the generation of solutions to our most pressing unmet human needs. I am drawn to people who are moved to action by their own lived experience and by those with a deeply felt sense of responsibility to redress injustice. And I see nonprofits, the best of them, as the infrastructure needed to produce enlightening data, build connections and organize communities, advocate for consequential public policies and implement new policies to make the intended impact. So, in this episode of Power Station I have the great pleasure of looking back, with stellar podcast producer Robb Spewak, on a truly inspiring roster of guests in 2024, the very changemakers that I admire and am honored to amplify. Robb and I want these leaders and nonprofits to be seen, heard and recognized and not to be “best kept secrets.” As always, we take the mission seriously and have great fun doing the work.  

I invite compelling people to be my guests on Power Station, the podcast I created to amplify the voices, solutions and stories of accomplished nonprofit leaders. Most know that a 40 minute episode can move and influence allies, policy makers and funders and are onboard. We break down the social, racial and economic injustices their organizations confront and the under-reported yet meaningful systemic changes they generate through community building and legislative advocacy. When an episode goes live I promote it and assume my guest does as well. Posts and reposts elevate the leader and organization and underscore that nonprofits are on the frontlines of ending homelessness and hunger and standing up to discrimination against immigrants, people of color and LGBTQ people. This week, when my guest did not show up, Podville Media super-producer Robb Spewak and I took to our mics. We talked through some distressing trends: ignoring invitations, showing up late or occasionally not at all and most baffling to me, failing to promote one's own episodes. Did isolation and changing work expectations during the pandemic or differing ideas about how to deploy communications staff explain this? It's worth a conversation. Power Station is for building power together.    

Happy Presidents Day to all! Today's BOTMOS (curated and hosted by Robb Spewak) will bring you great joy as we look back on the legendary "Facebook Boycott", Oscar's wedding, and a classic Audio Vault. Please enjoy this at an executive level... and we will see you live, back in studio, tomorrow.  This Episode is Sponsored by The Official TMOS Store! Please visit www.tmosstore.com for the coolest merch that you've ever seen… our stuff makes the BEST gift (even for yourself) and every purchase supports your favorite podcast. We can't thank you enough!

Our own Robb Spewak is in the Podville Studios today to discuss one of the great Hollywood grudges.  Mike talks about his face and bowling "the new style".  Oscar has questions about "We Are The World"... and we must NOT discuss "The Sex Bed".  This Episode is Sponsored by The Official TMOS Store!  Please visit www.tmosstore.com for the coolest merch that you've ever seen… our stuff makes the BEST gift (even for yourself) and every purchase supports your favorite podcast.  We can't thank you enough!

Three more days of Christmas Shopping!  You better hurry and listen to this BOTMOS, hand-selected and hosted by Robb Spewak.  Mike's diet, Oscar's parents, Alcohol... and Bill O'Reilly!  Time's a fleetin'... so click 'Play"!  This Episode is Sponsored by The Official TMOS Store!  Please visit www.tmosstore.com for the coolest merch that you've ever seen… it's perfect for gifting (even for yourself) and every purchase supports your favorite podcast.  We can't thank you enough!  

BLACK FRIDAY BOTMOS!  Skip the stores, the crowds, the lines, and the hassle... we've got your hilarious bargains right here.  Thousands of laughs and they're all free!  Your comedy shopkeeper is Robb Spewak, and this amazing episode is perfect start to your holiday season (with Kraft Baby Marshmallows).  You better hurry!  This Episode is Sponsored by The Official TMOS Store!  Please visit www.tmosstore.com for the coolest merch that you've ever seen… it's perfect for holiday gifting and every purchase supports your favorite podcast.  We can't thank you enough!

Happy Thanksgiving!  Today, we have a cornucopia of Turkey Day fun, hosted by Robb Spewak.  Jimmy stops by... we call the nice Turkey Lady... IRT talks Hollywood... and Mike seems to make friends wherever he goes.  Plus, a few Thanksgiving surprises sprinkled throughout.  Gobble Gobble!  This Episode is Sponsored by The Official TMOS Store...  Please visit www.tmosstore.com for the coolest merch that you've ever seen;  it's perfect for holiday gifting and every purchase supports your favorite podcast.  We can't thank you enough!

'Tis the season to be thankful! And you will thank your funnybone (?) after this episode of retro TMOS! Today, we talk jokes, cats, relationships... and SONDHEIM! It's all selected and hosted by Robb Spewak (he's a nice boy), so let's do this thing! This Episode is Sponsored by The Official TMOS Store!  Please visit www.tmosstore.com for the coolest merch that you've ever seen… it's perfect for holiday gifting and every purchase supports your favorite podcast.  We can't thank you enough!

This may sound unconvincing coming from someone who speaks into a microphone every week, but I don't love talking about myself. What I do love is speaking with and amplifying the voices of those who confront and generate solutions to injustice in America. They are leaders of nonprofit organizations who use their values, know-how and expertise to bring capital to under-resourced communities, compel Congress to fund housing for lowest-income renters, educate the children of farmworkers; the list of accomplishments goes on. In this episode of Power Station, my friend and producer Robb Spewak asks about the illegal eviction that displaced me from a gentrifying block in Brooklyn and propelled me into a lifetime of organizing, policy advocacy and nonprofit leadership. We talk about how the best (in my opinion) nonprofits are those that build community power and press state legislatures and Congress to enact legislation rooted in racial equity. And I share my personal run-ins with sexism in nonprofits, which, along with racism the sector is not immune to. Mostly we celebrate the amazing guests that tell their stories each week on Power Station. And we tease some exciting changes to come.  

As listeners know I record from Podville Media, a vibrant audio and video studio in Washington, DC. After 277 episodes, it's my turn to be the guest, admittedly a reluctant one. Robb Spewak, a 30 year broadcast professional and a podcast host in his own right who has produced almost every episode of Power Station is my co-host and interviewer. It was a great experience, evidence of my trust in Robb. And days later the experience still resonates. Turns out I am comfortable interviewing nonprofit leaders tackling the most daunting challenges of our times but revisiting some of the moments that shaped me is harder. Robb asked what compelled me to create Power Station and why I persist. A turning point was being illegally evicted, part of an aggressive campaign by developers to empty an entire block, setting me on a path to organizing and leadership in community based and national nonprofits. Most importantly I want to amplify the voices of those who are changing our fragile democracy for the better. And yes, I believe that foundations should support this and other podcasts that tell stories which should be headline news.

Talk radio legend Cameron Gray suddenly and unexpectedly passed away this past weekend.  Folks knew him from his work as a G. Gordon Liddy producer, from his appearances on the Don and Mike Show, and then, later from his work with Cam Edwards and John Popp on "Cam & Company" for NRA TV and SiriusXM Patriot 125.He was a good friend to AJSTW host, Andrew Langer, and here, Andrew offers a tribute to Cameron as the introduction to the reissue of an episode from the old LangerCast, in which Cameron sat in with Andrew and Jerry.  The title of the show is "Everyone Hates Langer" because Cameron posed the question as to WHY people hate Andrew... as he discovered in a conversation with someone all three men knew.

A collection of holiday music hosted by your favorite DJ, Robb Spewak!

Robb Spewak checks in with a health update! Plus, room scanning apps, handy guys, gaming, and dieting. Happy 4:20!

In celebration of his 92nd birthday (March 30, 1930), Gilbert and Frank revisit this (long sought-after!) 2019 interview with actor and director John Astin, who looks back on a 60+ year career in films and television, recalls his collaborations with Doris Day, Cary Grant, Rod Serling and Jonathan Winters and reveals the positive impact that "The Addams Family" has had on his life. Also, John spoofs Hugh Hefner, records an early "rap" single, chews the scenery on "Batman" and meets the one, the only Groucho. PLUS: "Evil Roy Slade"! "I'm Dickens, He's Fenster"! The comedic genius of Nat Perrin! The strange death of Edgar Allan Poe! And John remembers dear friends Jackie Coogan and Carolyn Jones! (Special thanks to Patrick McCarthy, Robb Spewak and Sean and MacKenzie Astin)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robb Spewak is back on the air for a health update and he sheds a lot of light on his situation. Plus, we have news, sounds, and further developments on the Oscar's slap.

We have a Robb Spewak update. Plus, Mike gives us a movie review. Then, how will Jake the Snake handle eating a huge rat? I'll give you a hint, not very well!

Just like old times, Jeff, Charlie and Podville Media sound engineer Robb Spewak were back together in the Glover Park studio for episode 52! Charlie shares a dishwasher story and the guys talk about hashtag missteps and misperceptions. Charlie gives a shout-out to Brad Sherman and the relaunch of Launch Financial and Robb goes excessively nerdy during the Tip Before We Go segment covering musical motifs, melodies and the mystique of the radio jingle.

Charlie provides an update on his special project, “Songs of His Times,” Jeff shares positive news about ad spending and one of the lessons in publishing: the profitability of specialization. A few Podville Media podcasts receive Communicator Awards and another episode of the JFK Assassination series by the American Diplomat is live. In our “A Tip Before We Go” segment, sound engineer Robb Spewak goes deep again, this time revealing the little things we do to make a podcast sound so great. Hint: silence the breath but maintain the rhythm.

The show opened on a down note, as Jeff and Charlie discussed news that Maddy (“here are the guys!”) Masiello will be leaving Podcast Village (soon to be Podville Media) for New York City. We wish her well and hope she doesn’t forget us. The guys continued their discussion about Room Rater and adding an audio rating system. They also shared frustrations with social media dashboards and boring automated posts (“Happy Arbor Day!”), many of which get zero engagement. Sound engineer Robb Spewak is back with another podcasting tip, this time on filling the silence during interviews.

Jeff took a road trip to Elon University in North Carolina where his daughter Julia is a freshman. While walking around campus they checked out the Elon School of Communications, home of the Elon News Network and the ENN Radio podcast where student journalists extend stories that appear in their newspaper, The Pendulum. The guys talked about James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, and his tips for prioritizing what’s important. Charlie talks about Shoeman and sound engineer Robb Spewak reveals another podcast tip, this one on his “save as you go” technique.

Charlie talks about the golf business and use of QR codes and other technology. Sound engineer Robb Spewak offers another audio tip, this time on over-modulation. Jeff brings up the popular Room Rater Twitter account, @ratemyskyperoom, which scores TV pundits’ pretty rooms and backdrops, and the guys suggest creating an audio version to rate sound quality. Practically Social listeners will now be treated to new music by Joel’s Beanie Beltran to close out each episode. The voice of Maddy Masiello still welcomes our listeners (“Here are the guys!”) with the Spinto Band.

We go deep with podcasting audio tips in this episode, thanks to sound engineer Robb Spewak. The guys talk about LinkedIn cold calls and how more podcast hosts are on the receiving end of off-target PR pitches. The recently vaccinated Jeff talks about a webinar he attended by The Daily Record on diversity, equity and inclusion and Charlie draws a link between crisis communications planning and “walking the talk” when it comes to corporate DE&I. A big welcome to new music at the end of the show by Joel’s Beanie Beltran. Check it out on Spotify!

This is a special episode where Jeff and Charlie pull back the curtains and reveal some of the inner workings of your favorite podcast. Thanks to everyone who has helped take us to where we are today, from our first intro announcer, Nichelle, and the creator of our logo, Erin Sweeney. The voice intro you hear now is none other than Maddy Masiello and our sound engineers have included Rob Ford and Robb Spewak. That theme music? It’s from The Spinto Band, and Charlie tells a story about the band. As always, thanks for listening to Practically Social.

Jeff attended the virtual Share of Ear announcement by Edison Research and the guys talked about some of the findings, including stats on Latinx listeners, podcast listenership vs. percentage who use of Twitter, the impact of smart speakers and more. Pre-pandemic, podcast use typically started at 7:15 a.m., and now listeners begin around 8:30 a.m. Sound engineer Robb Spewak does an excellent job running the boards for this episode.

Robb Spewak plays all the hits and spreads the holiday cheer today with a special Christmas Eve edition of Robb Radio!

How long is too long when it comes to social media? Jeff and Charlie talk about news that TikTok might triple the length of its videos and whether its users can devote that much time before they swipe up. Jeff shares a summary of a National Press Club webinar by Robert Udowitz and Steve Drake of RFP Associates, where they covered PR firm blended hourly rates and that many PR firms could be missing out on a lot of opportunities by skipping the RFP process. Companies need to look at the process the same way HR would approach hiring multiple people. Get to know the team that will work on your account, not the fancy presentation and flashy pitch team! Charlie talks about the upcoming release of the second annual Super Listeners study from Podcast One, Ad Results Media, and Edison Research. Thanks, again, to Robb Spewak for producing this episode, plus his bonus tagline idea: “Practically Social: It’s Like a Tweet with Two Characters!”

The full Robb Spewak nerdy fridge breakdown. Plus: Santos is developing a bit of a problem, and this week’s TMOS Talking Head! The post #2488: The Dr. Fauci of Refrigerators appeared first on The Mike O'Meara Show.

The full Robb Spewak nerdy fridge breakdown. Plus: Santos is developing a bit of a problem, and this week's TMOS Talking Head!

We’re all on our own! Plus: Amazon thoughts, a song by seal, and a Robb Spewak scandal. The post #2461: Overall Sloth appeared first on The Mike O'Meara Show.

We're all on our own! Plus: Amazon thoughts, a song by seal, and a Robb Spewak scandal.

Robb Spewak plays all the hits and spreads the holiday cheer today with a special Christmas Eve edition of Robb Radio!

YASS! Back from Maine Sarah is joined by Robb Spewak from The Mike O’Meara Show podcast, and Brooke Brown a mixologist from ‘Bashes By Brooke.’ Jussie Smollett’s brother says the actor is suffering from night terrors from the ‘attack’ and Sarah’s got the exclusive audio of those terrors. Screw instagram, we’ll tell you why we’re done. Plus, a dingo nearly ate a 14 month old in Australia and it’s a true story! Show sponsored by: advantage financial, fabfitfun.com use code Hey Frase and cheershealth.com use code FRASE

This week Vinnie joins us to reminisce about the Don and Mike Show. We both remember it being a good show but after listening to what Mike O'Meara and Robb Spewak are doing now, it seems implausible. Wacky voices, fake laughter, boring anecdotes, the mailbag - this show has it all... wrong. Opie tells, and then explains, the worst joke he’s ever attempted. We also hear from Scorch, Dorkles, Boomer Guy, and Steve Martin. Get 15% off your purchase at Deep Discount with code: WATP15 http://bit.ly/DD-WATP Purchase WATP merchandise: https://www.wehavemerch.com/collections/who-are-these-podcasts

Robb Spewak plays all the hits and spreads the holiday cheer today with a special Christmas Eve edition of Robb Radio!

Robb Spewak has set sail on his Disney cruise and the guys are taking a break but don't you worry, we still have plenty of hot, Best Of action waiting for you to enjoy!

In this super-sized episode, the guys are joined by the one and only ROBB SPEWAK, from "The Mike O'Meara Show"! Robb is great fun as always, and, in a special build-up to this weekend's Academy Awards show, the guys fill out the Entertainment Weekly "Best Picture" brackets to determine which movie is THE BEST PICTURE OF ALL TIME! See if your picks match up! Plus: Another odd dinner with Gary and Tony, and "This Week in the News". Grab your popcorn for this one!

This week, Marcus and Robb talk about The Mike O'Meara Show Live in New Orleans. find out No-No's back story. Robb talks about his feelings and some other behind the scene's details of his upcoming cruise. We obviously can't help but discuss food and drink. Robb talks about his Dad, HBS. We talk about his future and past. It is a lot of ground with a good dose of Robb humor.

Today... your letters! Plus... black rain, Shannon checks in, Pony uins happiness... and Hot Rockin' Robb Spewak.

Merry Christmas Eve everybody! Enjoy some true Christmas classics today courtesy of Mr. Robb Spewak. If you miss a little, you miss a lot! 

This is a can't-miss, jam-packed episode, because, sitting in with Tony and Gary is none other than ROBB SPEWAK from “The Mike O'Meara Show”!  Of course, hilarity ensues, as Gary talks about a strange problem his mother is having, and a rather odd coincidence that relates to it; Tony questions the odd emails he's getting from GQ Magazine; Gary presents another surprising musical find; Tony explains why you won't see him on this week's “Good Morning America” 40th anniversary show, and Gary presents a new “Celebrity Encounter” that is right up Robb's alley!  This one's jam-packed!  Did we say that already?

Part ONE of our "1st Anniversary Extravaganza" stars Dawn Wells, better known as "Mary Ann" on "Gilligan's Island"!  Dawn tells wonderful stories about the creation, production, and lasting impact of the show, and answers (or tries to answer) some long-standing questions about the show: For example, why did the Howells and Ginger bring so many changes of clothes on "a three hour tour"?  And, we test Dawn's knowledge of the show with a "Gilligan's Island" trivia quiz! PLUS (and this is a BIG plus)!  Special guests Robb Spewak and Oscar Santana join in the festivities!  Get ready to Google some really obscure references!!!

After Gary's stellar performance in the "Movie Trivia Game" a few weeks ago, we decided to pit Gary against fellow movie trivia expert Robb Spewak - and it's a BATTLE ROYALE! Also, the truth about female anatomy, bizarre addictions, and an 8-year-old Gary has his first celebrity encounter!

After Gary's stellar performance in the "Movie Trivia Game" a few weeks ago, we decided to pit Gary against fellow movie trivia expert Robb Spewak - and it's a BATTLE ROYALE! Also, the truth about female anatomy, bizarre addictions, and an 8-year-old Gary has his first celebrity encounter!

The guys discuss the "Age of the Belfie", and Tony, unfortunately, takes one of his own.  Also: Gary tells about a star-studded party he attended when he was fifteen (!), with special guest ROBB SPEWAK providing the much-needed play-by-play!  Plus: Quirky News, urinal cakes, a listener-suggested "What Were They Thinking?" starring Pat Boone, AND more amazing music from Mike Massé!

Tony and Gary close out 2014 and welcome in 2015 by celebrating their MORE Broadcasting family and their personal families! Our longest show ever includes appearances by Oscar Santana, Robb Spewak, and MIKE O'MEARA!!! It's a mini Mike O'Meara Show! Then, Tony's son Connor stops by, we hear Gary's son Ben playing some AMAZING guitar, and both Gary AND Tony's mothers join in on the fun! It is a real gut-busting family extravaganza! Happy New Year!

Taylor Swift vs Spotify, Yik Yak vs Secret, World vs iMessage and the Apple fix to deregister it, Amazon Echo, 5K iMac, Call of Duty. Plus our favorite apps - WhatisonNetflix.com, Yik Yak

An episode full of love, yet everybody is hurt in one way or another! Gary feels dissed by Mike O'Meara; Oscar Santana makes a cameo but feels rejected by Tony and Gary; Oscar and Robb Spewak spar. Featuring comedy producer and writer Jeff Penn, who joins in on the insults! Oh...and we have a fan club! 

This week, we look ahead to our camp reuninon this Saturday, an "interesting" phone call, Robb Spewak tries to earn his own Academy Award, the return of Peter Brady and Marc tells about his visit to the Genius Bar…oh wait…no he doesn't.

What a week for The Marc and Lowell Show…Lowell has been banned…we discover an insane Ravens fan…the truth about Calamari (thanks to This American Life)…feedback, what we're into this week and…you're ole buddy Robb Spewak stops by!

Join Buzz Burbank for part 2 of this MORE Broadcasting program, as he covers the election results LIVE with featured guests Robb Spewak, Marc Ronick, Katie Forbes Von Herman, Andrew Langer and Bob Cesca.

Join Buzz Burbank as he covers the election results LIVE with featured guests Robb Spewak, Marc Ronick, Katie Forbes Von Herman, Andrew Langer and Bob Cesca.

Your old buddy Robb Spewak fills in for Marc this week and he brings with him a special guest, Buzz Burbank.  Today we discuss Friday the 13th and bad luck, Mike's second week in Florida, Buzz escapes death (again), listeners stalking the TMOS ladies and unusual gifts.  Please to enjoy...

Another episode of TWIO with another guest appearance from your old buddy Robb Spewak.  Today we dig in just a bit to all that's occurred in O'Mearica over the course of the week but then we dive into Robb's Best of 2011 Audio Vault!

It's a "very special" edition of TWIO as we cover what was 3 hours, 2 episodes of TMOS and 1 intoxicated bunch.  The party continues in true holiday spirit- lots of love and lots of ball busting.  With guest appearances by Todd Moore, Melissa Ronick, Carla O'Meara, Cary Spewak, Oscar Santana, Robb Spewak and Mike O'Meara.  If you've never listened to TWIO before, now's your chance.

Due to Jon’s love of the radio and podcast industry, we reached out to Robb Spewak of The Mike O’Meara Show podcast and he agreed to an interview. Robb has been in the radio industry for over 15 years and is currently on The Mike O’Meara Show Podcast. They have had unprecedented success with the...

Today, Robb (Spewak) and Rob (Maher) talk the serious business of comedy (?). Who will watch the debate? Robb battles tech issues and the magnificence of... SHATNER. This episode is sponsored by MAD RABBIT... For 25% off your order, head to MadRabbit.com/TMOS and use code TMOS. Every time you support our sponsors, you're supporting us. And for that, we're truly thankful!Our Sponsors:* Go to roundhouseprovisions.com/TMOS for up to 44% off your regular-priced order. Plus every purchase is backed by a 90-day, money-back guarantee.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

...and so we ask: Do people manufacture their own drama? Carla takes a trip and Mike is stressed. What TV service do you choose? Is it legal? Plus, we have Don Zimmer, Long Legs, and Penlings... and here's Robb Spewak to song for you. This Episode Is Sponsored By: Liquid IV: Boost hydration with Liquid IV. Use "TMOS" for a special discount at Liquid IV:  https://liquid-iv.com/. Your backing of our sponsors fuels this podcast's engine. We appreciate each and every one of you!Our Sponsors:* Check out MyBookie and use my code MIKEOMEARA for a great deal: www.mybookie.agAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy