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
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🎙️ Dead Man Talking: Episode Milestone & Gratitude 🎙️
Yesterday I had the joy of sitting down with my friend Jason Janz to record a short but meaningful 14-minute episode of Dead Man Talking. We began by celebrating a milestone I honestly wasn’t sure we’d ever see: twelve episodes. When we started, we didn’t know if this would last past three or four. To be here now is nothing short of grace.
Along the way, so many of you have spoken words of encouragement, shared constructive feedback, and cheered us forward. Every note, every prayer, every message of “keep going” has mattered more than you know. Thank you. 🙏
We also paused to acknowledge our donors—those who have carried not just the podcast, but me personally, through this valley. Your generosity has supported my medical needs, and it has allowed Dead Man Talking to exist at all. From the depths of my heart: thank you.
As Jason and I looked ahead, we talked about where the podcast is going. More and more, we want to highlight the stories of other sufferers—other people in the valley—so that together we can shine a light on hope in the midst of darkness. That’s the heartbeat moving forward.
And in that spirit, our biggest patrons have asked us to open the door for one last financial push toward my GoFundMe, even as the podcast begins shifting its fundraising focus to bless others we highlight in future episodes. Here’s a link to the GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-bob-roberts-cancer-journey
I can’t say it enough: I am grateful. Grateful for life, grateful for friends who sit in the valley with me, and grateful for you—for every prayer, every word, every gift, and every moment you’ve carried me further than I could have gone on my own.
This update was recorded September 1, 2025. The following update was posted on FB on September 2.
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16sGvMvMya/?mibextid=wwXIfr
You can donate to the ministry of Audra Smith, the Pastor's Widow, by clicking here. Your gifts are greatly appreciated. To learn more about Audra's work, you can find her website here. Also, look for her on Facebook and Instagram.
Will you consider giving to help support Bob Roberts and his ministry as he seeks to glorify God along his cancer journey. Any and all gifts are greatly appreciated. You can give here at the Go Fund Me page that was created for him.