Warning Label: This podcast will serve as an election enema. We start with a flashback, in hopes that you'll see just how silly we are. The spirit of Walter Cronkite visits, to remind us of a time when news was polite. We look on the bright side… no person has engaged more of our citizens in their right to vote… without winning. Spike O'Neill almost doesn't show, but rewards us in the end with his visit- Bob on accounts from Ann Wilson's book (Kicking and...

Recorded at noon on 11/06 as the election results get very close to being called, we take on the issues.. caring about each other, and some mild gloating. Ed is out today, so Spike O'Neill joins us 1/2 way through… But the most important thing on our minds is not even mentioned till near the end of the Podcast. Hearsay, fake news, misinformation.. lies & b******t! - how can anyone know wtf is true anymore? (Facebook, of course!) Our dear friend and brother Jeff Kathan...

A group hug for everyone as votes are counted. A rollicking good time this Podcast is nearly live (Recorded noon November 4), as we face uncertainty over the next dew days. Triage performed on expectations, and perhaps we can learn a lesson or 2 from our silly assumptions. You won't want to miss Spike O'Neill who joins us midstream More prophetic than ever- we close with our Twisted Tune, King Trump... recorded July 2016, before the election! NOTE: We're...

We fondly talk about Huey Lewis, Kenny G, and Weird Al (Bob's nemesis.. uncomfortable interviews). Bob compares the election panic to Y2K (hopefully this one's a dud, too). Spike O'Neill joins in to help us dissect the "Cancel Culture", a friend of ours (Dori Monson) return to the airwaves after a tweet misfire.. we chat sexual identity/preference, and Oreo's 'Rainbow Fence' commercial. We plug another historical drama on Netflix "Hell On Wheels", but this one gets busted...

Andrew Rivers is not afraid of the big bad virus, he's flying and doing comedy in Austin TX, and Oklahoma… he joins us from the road. (Spike O'Neill swapped with Andrew this week- he'll be with us on Friday). A plug for a very special book by a wonderful brain scientist: Brain Rules for Aging Well, by John Medina. Ed Kelly is out sick, so Special Guest 'Mitch McConnell' fills in and is very candid with us! Lastly a Twisted Tune from the man who's campaigning hard for Joe...

NOTE: We're discontinuing publishing to the 'Bob and Zipcast with Ed Kelly' Podcast and are aggregating with, publishing to 'Bob Rivers Podcasts'. Just search your streaming service app (iTunes/Spotify/etc) for 'Bob Rivers'.. and we'll see ya there ;)Of course, the BZEK Podcast will still be available here, and will be available on BobRivers.com, as well. We’re late recording this week, so ‘Dennis Leary’ flips us all some grief. We talk about the Christians and the Lions, and...

NOTE: We're discontinuing publishing to the 'Bob and Zipcast with Ed Kelly' Podcast and are aggregating with, publishing to 'Bob Rivers Podcasts'. Just search your streaming service app (iTunes/Spotify/etc) for 'Bob Rivers'.. and we'll see ya there ;)Of course, the BZEK Podcast will still be available here, and will be available on BobRivers.com, as well. Do you know who Dr Lester Grinspoon was? If you miss John Lennon and don't miss Richard Nixon this story is for...

The Troll-in-Chief promotes QAnon because they don't like pedophilia- while at the same time saying he's "Not Up To Speed". Best-Troll-Of-All-Time. Ed Kelly does a Dr. Smith impression (Lost In Space) which brings back embarrassing memories. Andrew Rivers talks about that magic thing that Russell Wilson has… Lots of people are moving to Maine from New York City- but if you want to move to Maine, you gotta learn to speak the language.

NOTE: Future BZEK Podcasts will be published to streaming services on Bob's: 'The Bob Rivers Show' podcast. Just search your streaming service (iTunes/Spotify/etc) for 'Bob Rivers'.. and we'll see ya there ;) The Troll-in-Chief promotes QAnon because they don't like pedophilia- while at the same time saying he's "Not Up To Speed". Best-Troll-Of-All-Time. Ed Kelly does a Dr. Smith impression (Lost In Space) which brings back embarrassing memories. Andrew Rivers talks...

Bob fell off the Facebook wagon, started debating people (politely) about politics. Can't believe Donald Trump was last on the Vermont ballot, AFTER Kanye West. We take edited Dr Fauci audio (23:55) and create ads for all kinds of products he wouldn't endorse… and a Sex Toy has a security breach- we don't own one of these, but present the story as a public service just in case. Spike O'Neill is MIA, but does show up for our last 15 minutes- his family had a...

Crazy times… Ed's in Detroit, and his governor was almost overthrown by a right wing militia group… so it's a little hard to pretend things are normal. At least there's an undisputed lighthearted moment from the VP debate: A Common Housefly. Ghislaine Maxwell hires a new attorney… you'll never guess. Could the Catholic Church be low on funds? Pope Francis speaks out. Andrew Rivers is about to get on Airplanes again… he figures he'll get great medical care if he...

Requiem for a guitar God. Eddie Van Halen departs too soon. Heaven gets an awesome guitarist. Bob shares his meeting Eddie- and what he really thought of his Twisted Tune: Just a Big Ego! Are you a list person? How do you keep track of your "To Do" stuff? Movies are getting tired of being postponed… and we visit with Spike O'Neill (uncensored, just the way you like him).

Our regular Friday funny guy Andrew Rivers puts up a post on Tik Tok and "bam!" 500,000 views just like that. The Social Dilemma on Netflix is causing some to cancel their Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts… We take up the discussion: Is it destroying society? Do you know what Machine Learning is? How fast computers get smarter, while we do not. Can your ego handle the truth? Of course there's still a little debate stink that the bathroom fan has been unable to...

We recorded today's episode after watching the Trump-Biden debate for 1 hour… We TRY not to be divisive. Facebook attacks its musician members, which is not cool. Exclusive October Surprise, we interview "Deep Gopher", the groundskeeper at Mar A Lago. Then a surprise visit from Spike O'Neill, who we thank for taking time out of his busy Facebook Flame Wars. We recorded today's episode after watching the Trump-Biden debate for 1 hour… We TRY not to be divisive. Facebook attacks...

'Rush Limbaugh' makes fun of us Libtards, 'Dr Fauci'.. on being on the cover of Time Magazine. We take a moment to compare our current troubles to some not-so awesome human history. Bob is trying hard not to give away too many plot points of the Netflix/Starz show "Outlander". As soon as the pandemic is over, a trip to Scotland is in order. Bob's spawn, comedian Andrew Rivers' prison workouts ( ..and Keith Rivers - 'not' republican-ish! ) A Neil Diamond Parody...

The Notorious RBG will be replaced faster than you can say Stormy Daniels, and senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell joins us for some frank talk. Today is Dogs In Politics day, thanks to Richard Nixon. And don't buy anything from Facebook Advertisers: Scam Alert. Comedian Andrew Sleighter (Conan, Dry Bar Comedy, Comedy Central etc) tells some great stories.

Facebook and Google know every intimate detail there is to know about you- and they prove it with targeted ads. Bob politely tells a story that starts in Mexico. Can you believe that McDonalds thinks people want to sleep with McNuggets? If you prefer sleeping with the fishes… a new Godfather movie awaits. And what if Jim Carrey forgets to stay in character as Joe Biden on SNL? Andrew Rivers returns safely from Portland OR, and we try to do a segment...

When West Coast fires make the air hazy in Vermont and Massachusetts, we know it's bad in Seattle. We check the AQI index website. Hearts go out to anyone who breathes oxygen. 'Dr Fauci' congratulates Vermont on it's stellar Covid-19 track record. Ed has worked with Drew Barrymore- inside scoop, she's no "Ellen".. we've got the commercial for her 'The Not-Ellen Show'. The very funny comedienne, Kristin Key, teaches us a handy catch phrase to remember her name (2 eyes, 1...

Lo and Behold Special guest Spike O'Neill joins in for a heartwarming visit... and we speak to the head of research at AstraZeneca about Phase 3 trial, 'Dr. Gene Zuntheit'! We celebrate National Make Your Bed Day today… a very personal holiday. A hearty recommendation for a Netflix Show, with enough episodes to get you to the Vaccine breakthrough. Plus Comedian Duane Goad.

We all share our beliefs on Theology… The Big Bang… and a movie you should catch on Netflix, though it's not a 'feel good' flick. "Spotlight" is about Pedophilia in the Catholic Church.. And per that.. an (in-)appropriate Twisted Tune, 'The Catholic Priest Song' Divine Design? Is this a podcast or a NPR on Mushrooms? Finally, nepotism returns: Comedian Andrew Rivers gets on this show a lot. No different than Trump's kids.

There is some good news about Covid-19 almost hidden in between all the finger pointing and click-bait. Dr Fauci's vocal cords sound better after his surgery so Ed has adjusted his impression. And Harry and Megan are Netflix Royals now- we have the inside scoop on what that exactly means. Guest Comedian Phillip Kopczynski lives on the edge- the edge of Idaho, and he's Hillbilly Glamorous!

A Very Special Bob and Zipcast today… Legendary Comedian Christopher Titus is Podcasting (ChristopherTitus.com/podcast and wherever you stream) and has so many comedy central specials we've lost count. Chris joins us for a rollicking half hour... Great play off Ed's 'Rush' & 'Mitch', and why Andrew Rivers was the ideal protégé! Zip asks, "When did you first realize that you could no longer eat whatever you want?" Sugar is now on the Nutrition Label. The daily...

We're all a little politics weary, but there are some angles we can't avoid. Should Biden debate Trump? Bob has a great idea about that! Anti mask passenger mows down a flight attendant, we reminisce about the evolution of that job. Remember Stewardesses? Will anti-vaccination folks get the flu or even covid shots? Bob just had a serious reaction to a vaccination this week. Category 5 Comedian Andrew Rivers is once again bearing down on us like a twister in a...

Zip calls the RNC convention the "Greatest Show On Earth", but Bob is tuning out both parties this year. FAKE NEWS ALERT: A story went viral this morning about a cure for Covid "Ivermectin", Google it. It's basically bogus. We look up the word Prostitute, to see what it means when it's not about sex. And NFL Players are testing positive for Coronavirus… but "After Further Review", the ruling is overturned. Medical Malpractice of the year happens at a hospital...