Dead Man Talking
Dead Man Talking is a raw podcast focused on Bob Roberts, a man facing stage four cancer with honesty and humor. In this podcast, Bob invites longtime college friends Jason Janz, Will Galkin, Ellis Murphree, and Josh Darnell to discuss cancer, suffering, death, hope, and faith in an unfiltered dialogue that embraces life’s unpredictability.
The show is a heartfelt exploration of personal struggles and enduring friendships, where hard truths meet genuine laughter. Bob and his friends share their journeys and reflections on what it means to live fully in the face of mortality. This podcast does not offer neat solutions; it instead presents a love letter to life and friendship, inviting listeners to find hope and grace even in the midst of hardship.
Dead Man Talking
I Need You Guys: 30+ Years of Cheers and Regrets
In this episode of Dead Man Talking, Bob Roberts and his longtime college friends—Jason Janz, Will Galkin, Ellis Murphree, and Josh Darnell—dive deep into the heart of their thirty-plus-year friendship. Reflecting on the raw authenticity of the first episode, the group explores the origins of their bond at Northland College, sharing humorous and poignant memories from their youth, including missional adventures and pivotal moments of showing up for each other during profound hardship.
They wrestle with the weight of Bob's stage four cancer diagnosis, discussing regrets about time not spent, the unique ways each friend brings out different facets in the others, and the pain of potentially losing one of their own. The conversation candidly navigates vulnerability, shared suffering, faith, anger, the nature of heaven, and the profound importance of investing in relationships, all while maintaining their signature blend of unfiltered honesty, laughter, and enduring hope. Bob also provides an update on his health and treatment journey.
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