The Bob Cesca Show
Hosted by Bob Cesca, contributor to the Stephanie Miller Show and writer for The Banter newsletter, the Bob Cesca Show features funny liberal political talk from podcasters knee-deep in the trenches of the American political debate. Download our free podcast wherever you get your podcasts, and be sure to support our Patreon: bobcescashow.com.
- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 67 minutes
- Episodes
- 978
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Tim Russ Returns
Tim Russ is an actor, musician, astronomer, and smart as hell. You might know him from his role as Tuvok on Star Trek Voyager and Star Trek Picard, or from his appearance on Poker Face. He's also a f…
00:50:58 |
Wed 15 Jan 2025
Oh My God That Ass
We react to the Jack Smith report on Donald Trump's insurrection on January 6. The efforts to coerce Mike Pence. The racist threats against Judge Chutkan. Merrick Garland and American voters. Garland…
01:16:15 |
Tue 14 Jan 2025
An Alanis Morissette Weekend
The Los Angeles firestorms. We debunk some of the MAGA disinformation. How the climate crisis is to blame. Jody's firsthand observations. Donald fell asleep at Jimmy Carter's funeral. Obama and Donal…
01:13:40 |
Thu 09 Jan 2025
The JoJo From Jerz Crossover Episode
JoJo and I joined forces to record one episode to be presented on our respective podcast platforms. In the old days, this was called a "simulcast." So join us for this fun, intense, and freewheeling …
01:22:55 |
Wed 08 Jan 2025
Kekius Maximus
Our first show of 2025! Hang on tight! The show is now on Substack. We're still recovering from the election. Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy support H1-B visas. Elon changed his name on X to Kekius Ma…
01:08:11 |
Tue 07 Jan 2025
Mummy Isn't Impressed
Our last Thursday show of the year! We'll return with new episodes starting January 7. The new Superman trailer was spectacular and emotional. Longing for heroes in the forthcoming dark ride. Superma…
01:14:01 |
Thu 19 Dec 2024
Tara Dublin for the Holidays
Tara returns to the podcast for a mutual therapy session with Bob. You might know Tara from her appearances on Hal Sparks Megaworldwide, from social media, and from such podcasts as this one. Sure, t…
01:19:56 |
Wed 18 Dec 2024
Eight Ball McGee
Some good news -- finally! Judge Merchan refuses to overturn Donald Trump's criminal conviction. ABC News's capitulaiton is chilling. SLAPP defamation lawsuits are a pernicious threat to free speech.…
01:20:32 |
Tue 17 Dec 2024
Everything Is Fraught With Peril
Another fun and freewheeling Thursday episode. The conga-line of capitulation. Zuckerberg gives $1 million to Donald's inauguration fund. How Christopher Wray may have stopped Kash Patel from taking …
01:07:55 |
Thu 12 Dec 2024
Donna Halper
Media historian Donna Halper is back. You might know her from her many visits to our Wednesday podcasts, as well as from her blog -- dhalperblog.blogspot.com. She's one of my dearest friends and an e…
00:59:09 |
Wed 11 Dec 2024
Steady As She Goes
We discuss the perils of institutionalism and the "steady as she goes" tradition in Democratic politics. Bringing a banana to a knife fight. We need to stop worrying about how Donald and the Republic…
01:14:15 |
Tue 10 Dec 2024
No Acceptable Kissing Surface
The assassination of the United Healthcare CEO. Blue Cross places limits on anesthesia. The public option. Joe and Mika apologize for "flippant" remarks by David Frum. What's happening to MSNBC? Shou…
01:17:08 |
Thu 05 Dec 2024
Driftglass and Blue Gal
After six years, Driftglass and Blue Gal from the Professional Left podcast return to the show! We covered just about everything from the campaign season and the election to the news media coverage t…
01:07:07 |
Wed 04 Dec 2024
Gravel Pit McGee
We're back from the Thanksgiving break! The 90s shows start this Friday! President Biden pardoned Hunter Biden. Walking on eggshells around Donald Trump. He's planning to do terrible things anyway. A…
01:15:02 |
Tue 03 Dec 2024
Interview Rewind: Circe Link and Christian Nesmith
We've taking a break from politics to talk about "Cosmologica," one of the greatest prog rock albums ever made, with musicians Circe Link and Christian Nesmith, the incredible recording duo responsib…
01:23:51 |
Thu 28 Nov 2024
Interview Rewind: Charlie Pierce on JFK conspiracies
Charlie Pierce on JFK -- The great Charlie Pierce from Esquire.com and the Stephanie Miller Show joins me to discuss the assassination of John F. Kennedy, 60 years on. Our theories, our red flags, th…
01:05:57 |
Wed 27 Nov 2024
Interview Rewind: Seán Ferrick from Trek Culture
Grab your tricorders and set your phasers to fun, it's another nerdy episode of the interview show. This time, Bob talks with the funny and talented Seán Ferrick, host of TrekCulture's Ups and Downs,…
01:19:39 |
Tue 26 Nov 2024
Just Meats
David is determined to fight back. In time for today's show, Matt Gaetz has withdrawn his nomination for attorney general. Linda McMahon? Are you serious? Pete Hegseth will be next to withdraw. Donal…
01:11:56 |
Thu 21 Nov 2024
Tim Eldred and Star Blazers
The acclaimed Japanese anime series Star Blazers, or Space Battleship Yamato, celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, so today I welcomed my friend Tim Eldred to the show to talk about the series …
01:00:52 |
Wed 20 Nov 2024
Forrest Gump of Republican Evil
Cliff Schecter joins the Tuesday show. Who is Cliff? Cliff versus Cleta Mitchell circa 2006. Does aggressive push-back work any more? Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski's meeting with Trump at Mar-a…
01:10:25 |
Tue 19 Nov 2024
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