This episode has been sitting on the back burner for a few weeks now but features the return of Ryan Baker to the show. We took the time to catch up and chat about life, the struggle of the recent college grad, and a few other lighter topics al

42: Sports? As Told By Andrew Gillis

Mar 19th, 2021 43m 8s

As we get back into the swing of things and the world continues to reach a sense of normalcy again, I felt it appropriate to bring on Andrew Gillis of NBC Sports Washington. We talk everything from what it's like covering sports in a pandemic t

41: Born Zillennial with Matt Duffy

Mar 4th, 2021 42m 55s

This week I sat down with man of the people Matt Duffy to talk about the viral Facebook Group Born ZIllennial. Along the way we talk about the inception of the group, what's to come, and where you can get merch now (BornZillennial.com). From Ma

40: Midterms and other Podcast Updates

Feb 12th, 2021 28m 7s

Welcome...back...? I guess to #RobTakesOn. After Covid-19 shut the world down, pretty much any plans for this show went out the window. This week I'm back to talk a little bit about my grad school experience, announce a new co-host, and talk ab

39: Tough Conversations

Jun 6th, 2020 45m 13s

This week I got to sit across the table from a friend whom I have incredible respect for. Lauren and I talked a little bit about life after college and a world without RA's before getting into some tough conversations about racism in our commun

38: SAT Words and Sleep Talking

Feb 27th, 2020 30m 43s

When in doubt, call Carter back on the show because who better to shoot the breeze and talk about nothing than the guy you're moving back in with. This week Carter and I talk about moving back in together, some subconscious conversations, and a

37: An Open Mic in an Empty Room

Feb 18th, 2020 30m 19s

I'm back, like I never left...except I definitely did. Sorry about that. This week we (I) talk about where I went and why I went there and we chat about the things that happened in my absence. The point is we're back and guests will be back soo

36: New Spaces & Tiny Vases, Feat. Pat has a Girlfriend?

Sep 10th, 2019 44m 41s

This week I sat down with Pat Dealey to just catch up. We spent the majority of the episode talking about nothing. So if you're into that kind of thing...enjoy. We answered a few voicemails, took on some controversial topics, and discussed the

35: A Summer at Harbor Park

Aug 27th, 2019 43m 30s

This summer I spent more time at Harbor Park watching baseball than I did pretty much anywhere else. My guest, Carter Evans, and I took on an 18 game pass with the intention of seeing some high quality baseball. While we didn't get to see too m

34: Moving On and Starting Over

Aug 16th, 2019 37m 20s

Its the beginning of a new season at Rob Takes On and a lot is changing both in my life and for the show. From new cover art to a new way of looking at things, the fall of 2019 is just the beginning of a new chapter around here. This week I cov

S2E16: #RobTakesOn a First Year Finalé

Jun 11th, 2019 43m 40s

After a few weeks off and some time to reflect, this week I had a new friend on the show to talk about what we learned in our perspective first years. Her first year of college and my first year out. I learned a lot this year and some of that i

S2E15: #RobTakesOn A Tinder Success Story

May 23rd, 2019 28m 6s

This week I found the anomaly that is a Tinder Success Story, or so it seems. Dom and Grace are coming up to their first full year as an official couple and its all thanks to Tinder. We talked about how this whole thing came to be and tested th

S2E14: #RobTakesOn The Spud Special

May 15th, 2019 54m 17s

This week we FINALLY determine the best way to make a potato. While this is still a hot potato topic for many of us, the results of our survey speak for themselves. My guest, Sami Tenaglia and I, break down the top 16 potatoes from the survey a

S2E13: #RobTakesOn: The Marvel Universe...All at Once

May 8th, 2019 38m 38s

This week I took on watching all 22 movies in the Marvel Universe in the span of 11 days. I was not emotionally prepared for the roller coaster of feelings that ensued. Brenna and I tried to process all of this about 24 hours after finishing th

S2E12: #RobTakesOn The Great Unknown with Dr. Weenie

May 6th, 2019 39m 51s

This week I had my fraternity brother, and good friend, Dr. Jeff Niehaus on the show to talk about life after college and a little bit more. Dr. Niehaus is a graduate of Purdue University and just so happens to be the oldest guest on my show so

S2E11: #RobTakesOn DJ Pancake and Thai Adventures

Apr 18th, 2019 37m 2s

This week #RobTakesOn Thailand as my guest this week shares his postgrad experience thus far. Jordan graduated in May of 2018 from Christopher Newport University, got married, and moved to Thailand with his College sweetheart and it has been a

S2E10: #RobTakesOn Adulting in the Friendly Skies

Apr 12th, 2019 35m 41s

This week I sat down with Jumpseat Julianna Wagner to talk about her recent career jump from a college drop out tending bar at a local restaurant in Norfolk to flying the friendly skies as a flight attendant for a major US airline. We touched o

S2E9: #RobTakesOn A Blue Ribbon Celebration Since 1893

Mar 29th, 2019 30m

This week, past guests come together for a crossover episode with a cameo from a new friend as #RobTakesOn A Blue Ribbon Celebration Since 1893. Carter, Chowder, Bradley and I took to the streets of Norfolk after an Admirals hockey game to enjo

S2E8: #RobTakesOn Bracketology. WKBurch v. HeyitsMeRob

Mar 21st, 2019 41m 46s

This week is all basketball with a touch of the bachelor as Will Burch and I sat down and talked about the season finale of the bachelor as well as our thoughts on the sweet 16 and beyond of the upcoming NCAA tournament. We also touched on the

S2E7: #RobTakesOn Road Tripping Into the Jordan Year

Mar 18th, 2019 40m 54s

This weekend my guest, Mary Elam and I, took a trip down to Greensboro, North Carolina to see one of our favorite artists, Ben Rector in concert for my birthday. Along the way we recorded some of the highlights of our weekend from a conversatio

S2E6: #RobTakesOn Being Sick and Wanting a Dog

Mar 11th, 2019 37m 18s

This week I struggle through an episode after being sick for the past two plus weeks. My guest and I talk Bachelor fantasy suites and my first bracket of the month of March. Help me decide what dog I should get when my roommate returns from war

S2E5: #RobTakesOn I'm Not Really Sure...To Be Honest

Feb 21st, 2019 30m 27s

Sit down and relax for 30 minutes with Peter Radcliffe and I as we talk about more Bachelor updates heading into hometowns, life after college, and what its like to be a minority at a predominately white institution. Make sure to follow Peter o

S2E4: #RobTakesOn A Valentine’s Day Special

Feb 15th, 2019 38m 53s

With Valentine's Day weekend coming up I felt no better time to touch on the friend zone, tinder gold, and other reasons why dating in your 20's just kinda sucks. Tune in this week as my guest and I talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly of

S2E3: #RobTakesOn The Greatest Goat of All Time

Feb 9th, 2019 31m 32s

After a week off to recover from sickness I talk about the week 5 of the bachelor, the super bowl, and some of the greatest goats of all time. Special shoutout to my new sponsor The Black Tux, be sure to head over to TheBlackTux.com/Listen to s

S2E2: #RobTakesOn Townies, Tampans, and the Yeeth

Jan 25th, 2019 38m 12s

This week my good friend Carter Evans and I sat down to have an incredibly serious conversation about highly controversial topics. We discussed the thought process behind our karaoke choices, things we've learned since graduating in May, and wh