Join Robbie and Lisa as they explore the ins and outs of trans-Atlantic friendship and maintain a level of general life fine-ness while living in what sometimes feels like a post-apocalyptic hellscape.
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Robbie spreads the word of health and fitness on air thru Radio & TV, thru magazine articles, motivational events, speaking engagements and more! She hosts her own radio show called “The Raw Truth” where she talks about faith, family, food and fitness. The show stream live world wide.She is seen regularly on TV including ABC with her Health and Nutrition segments on AM Buffalo and has been featured on ESPN TV, Fit TV, Faith & Fitness Magazine, 100 Huntley and more!Check out the health and we ...
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** Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks ** Host David Barr Kirtley, author of the book Save Me Plz and Other Stories, talks geek culture with guests such as Neil Gaiman, George R. R. Martin, Richard Dawkins, Simon Pegg, Bill Nye, Margaret Atwood, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and Ursula K. Le Guin. Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy has appeared on recommended podcast lists from NPR, The Guardian, Wired, The A.V. Club, BBC America, CBC Radio, WVXU, io9, Omni, The St ...
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Love Bites are re-creations of real deal conversations from comedian Lisa Orkin's love life. Little mini ROM-COM’s for your ears. All the men are played by the one and only Robbie Rist. And don't forget to check Lisa's other podcast, Project Woo Woo. It's a new talk show where Lisa interviews the most inspiring movers and shakers in self-help, wellness, and spirituality living… and not living. Not the actual movers and shakers, no, her famous Hollywood friends playing the actual movers and s ...
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Farmer Bryce of 'Mossgiel Organic Farm' speaks to the changemakers of our modern food system. The who, why, where and what of food is BIG news in our fight for sustainability and the future of our planet, so lets meet the people rising to the challenge!
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This week, Robbie and Lisa share there great weeks, discuss the horrors of Trump's first 100 days as well as questioning gym clothe decency! At 31.10, we make a very important announcement about May's Book Club pick! Join us for book club; this month we're reading Quicksilver by Callie Hart. Find it on our book shop at https://…
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592. The Best of Greg Egan Part 1 (with Anthony Ha)
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2:24:07Anthony Ha joins us to discuss the first eight stories in the book The Best of Greg Egan, part of the SF Masterworks series of science fiction classics. Stories discussed: "Learning to Be Me" (20:42), "Axiomatic" (44:03), "Appropriate Love" (50:10), "Into Darkness" (1:00:30), "Unstable Orbits in the Space of Lies" (1:14:47), "Closer" (1:26:42), "Ch…
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5-3-25 The Raw Truth with Guest Dr. Lisa Christie
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58:46Making Healthy Living Pesonal | Dr. Lisa ChristieBy Robbie Raugh
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Book Club: Running Like A Girl by Alexandra Heminsley
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28:32This month we read Running Like A Girl by Alexandra Heminsley! We share all our thoughts on Alex's memoir, from her dive into the world of running, how scary it is to go into the sports shops, to what motivates a runner and much more! We also answer all your listener questions and put Robbie, our resident runner, on the spot before revealing our Ma…
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This week: Robbie tries to get Lisa to guess their (upcoming) anniversary. We reminisce about our podcast origins, discuss the horrific news from the U.S. (and beyond), take a look at the lighter side, and much more! We also ask the age-old question, “Who Asked for This?”, set new weekly goals for Accountabilibuddies, stop by the meme corner, ask A…
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4-26-25 The Raw Truth with Guest Dominic Secchiaroli from Total Breakthrough
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1:00:14Check out the Total Breakthrough website: Total Breakthrough · A Discipleship & Prayer Ministry in Buffalo, NYBy Robbie Raugh
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591. Harlan Ellison's Greatest Hits Part 3 (with Tom Gerencer)
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2:39:59Tom Gerencer joins us to discuss the book The Top of the Volcano: The Award-Winning Stories of Harlan Ellison, which contains 11 stories not included in Harlan Ellison’s Greatest Hits. Stories discussed: "A Boy and His Dog" (1:39), "The Region Between" (37:12), "Basilisk" (48:29), "Adrift Just Off the Islets of Langerhans: Latitude 38° 54' N, Longi…
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This week: the duo discuss optimal book club snacks, and whether that includes wine. They also cover THAT UK Supreme Court ruling and the political hellscape that is 2025 before Lisa ruins Robbie's lighter side! We also ask the age-old question, “Who Asked for This?”, set new weekly goals for Accountabilibuddies, are introduced to the meme corner a…
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4-19-25 The Raw Truth with Guest Dr. Corine Cicchetti from Buffalo Regenerative Medicine
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59:37Visit the Buffalo Regenerative Medicine website at Buffalo Regenerative Medicine | Buffalo, NY | Medical Aesthetic CenterBy Robbie Raugh
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Lisa is joined by debut author Chloe Ford to discuss her upcoming novel Work Trip! The two have a wonderful chat discussing all things romance and perils of terrible bosses and kismet walks through the Scottish highlands. Preorder your copy of Work Trip or pick one up in any good book shop April 24!
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This week: Robbie tell us all about his curse of inconveniences, Lisa has brunch plans and both of them have an exclusive membership to talk about. We discuss the hottest new dystopian sci-fi known as American Politics, take a look at the lighter side, and much more! We also ask the age-old question, “Who Asked for This?”, set new weekly goals for …
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4-12-25 The Raw Truth with Guest Amy Bueme
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59:57Check out what's happening at Catalyst Fitness: Catalyst Fitness | Gyms in Buffalo, NY with Certified Personal TrainersBy Robbie Raugh
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This week: Robbie is up early and Lisa made him wait and is making excuses. We talk over each other, discuss the bleak news from the U.S., take a look at the lighter side, and much more! We also ask the age-old question, “Who Asked for This?”, set new weekly goals for Accountabilibuddies, AITA, and much more! CORRECTION: Cory Booker’s record-breaki…
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4-5-25 The Raw Truth with Guest Shawn Maves
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590. The Best of Larry Niven Part 1 (with Mercurio D. Rivera)
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1:48:40Mercurio D. Rivera joins us to discuss the first nine stories in the short story collection The Best of Larry Niven, edited by Jonathan Strahan. Stories discussed: "Becalmed in Hell" (5:10), "Bordered in Black" (17:54), "Neutron Star" (26:35), "The Soft Weapon" (38:16), "The Jigsaw Man" (56:27), "The Deadlier Weapon" (1:02:55), "All the Myriad Ways…
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Book Club: The Teller of Small Fortunes by Julie Leong
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26:37Join us for book club! This month, we read The Teller of Small Fortunes and talk, magic, friendship, the immigrant experience, and so much more! We answer your questions around this cozy fantasy and reveal our pick for April!
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This week: Robbie brags about his 6k run and Lisa admits she's too old for three-event days now before dipping into the news from the U.S., take a look at the lighter side, and much more! We also ask the age-old question, “Who Asked for This?”, set new weekly goals for Accountabilibuddies, AITA, and much more! Join us for book club; check out March…
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3-29-25 The Raw Truth with Guest Colby Jagielo
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This week: Robbie and Lisa are sleepy babes on a reverse schedule this week. We discuss why you go to see movies late in the evening, restaurant week, the news from the U.S., take a look at the lighter side, and much more! We also ask the age-old question, “Who Asked for This?”, set new weekly goals for Accountabilibuddies, AITA, and much more! Joi…
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589. Dune Prophecy Season 1 Review (with Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, Rajan Khanna)
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1:37:16Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, and Rajan Khanna join us to discuss Season 1 of the HBO series Dune: Prophecy, a prequel set 10,000 years before the events of Frank Herbert’s Dune. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Barr Kirtley
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3-22-25 The Raw Truth with Guest Ann Marie Landel
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This week, Robbie and Lisa discuss some mediocre weeks, casually get engaged on the pod, and Robbie tells us all about his 5k run! All that as well as a semi-tempting Who Asked For This, a Robbie-centric Accountabilibuddies and a run of the mill AITA! Join us for book club; this month we're reading The Teller of Small Fortunes by Julie Leong. Find …
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3-15-25 The Raw Truth with Guests Dr. Maria Frosini and Dominic Secchiaroli
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588. The Urth of the New Sun by Gene Wolfe Book Club (with James Wynn, Craig Brewer)
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1:27:33James Wynn and Craig Brewer, hosts of the ReReading Wolfe podcast, join us to discuss Gene Wolfe’s classic novel The Urth of the New Sun, a sequel to The Book of the New Sun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Barr Kirtley
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This week: Robbie smashes Lisa’s world view. We discuss UK Chinese food, the news from the U.S., take a look at the lighter side, and much more! We also ask the age-old question, “Who Asked for This?”, set new weekly goals for Accountabilibuddies, AITA, and much more! CORRECTION: We say there aren’t Canadian tariffs of 250%, which, there technicall…
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3-8-25 The Raw Truth with Guests Shawn and Janet Needham
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59:22By Robbie Raugh
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Episode 305: Don't Question The Size of My Vessel
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23:35This week we have a fast-paced episode before Lisa rushes off to be the social bee she is! We talk cat sitting, politics, money, river rights as well as our usual faves Who Asked For This, Accountabilibuddies and AITA? Join us for book club; this month we're reading The Teller of Small Fortunes by Julie Leong. Find it on our book shop at …
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3-1-25 The Raw Truth with Guest Katie Weibel
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Book Club: Love & Other Conspiracies by Mallory Marlow
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26:11This month, we read Love & Other Conspiracies by Mallory Marlowe! This book had yetis, it had fresno terrors, it had horrific ex boyfriends and adorable crushes - listen in as we share our thoughts and answer your burning questions! Stay until the end to find out what our pick for March is. Find March's pick on our book shop at …
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This week: Robbie and Lisa reinvent the sacrificial lamb. We discuss the news from the U.S., take a look at the lighter side, and much more! We also have a special surprise guest, ask the age-old question, “Who Asked for This?”, set new weekly goals for Accountabilibuddies, AITA, and much more! Join us for book club; this month we're reading Love a…
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Book Club: Starter Villain by John Scalzi
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22:12This month, we read Starter Villain by John Scalzi and it was an absolute riot! This book was packed with action, hyper-intelligent spy animals, and well-placed quips. Listen in as we share our thoughts and answer your burning questions! Stay until the end to find out what our pick for February is. Find February's pick on our book shop at …
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587. Movie Review: Dark City, Strange Days, The Thirteenth Floor, Looker, Alphaville
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1:51:20Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, and Tom Gerencer join us to discuss the science fiction noir movies Dark City, Strange Days, The Thirteenth Floor, Looker, and Alphaville. Time stamps: Dark City (3:25), Strange Days (28:55), The Thirteenth Floor (48:19), Looker (1:00:43), Alphaville (1:16:19). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho…
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2-22-25 The Raw Truth with Guest Ann Marie Landel
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This week, Robbie and Lisa reunite to discuss the last two weeks, catch up on all the news and their separate adventures before diving into Who Asked For This, Accountabilibuddies and AITA? Join us for book club; this month we're reading Love and Other Conspiracies by Mallory Marlowe. Find it on our book shop athttps://bookshop…
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2-15-25 The Raw Truth with Guests Jenn Mozg and Dominic Secchiaroli
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This week: Lisa is joined by special guest and political correspondent Beth while Robbie is out being a London Boy. We discuss the news from the U.S., we pontificate take a look at the lighter side, and much more! We also have a special surprise guest, ask the age-old question, “Who Asked for This?”, set new weekly goals for Accountabilibuddies, AI…
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The TBR List: The Paris Dancer by Nicola Rayner
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42:14We are joined by the wonderful Nicola Rayner to discuss her upcoming novel, The Paris Dancer! Despite our infamous struggles with technical difficulties, we dived deep into her writing process and how she approaches challenging scenes, what inspired her to write about dancers during World War 2, and her theory on how everyone has a dance. Preorder …
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2-8-25 The Raw Truth with Guest Damaris Johnson
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59:50Click the link and check out the "What Love Is Immersion Experience Commentary" YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa0tzjAv1KxT_LEQJr6F0WW0eD9_iDQcf&feature=sharedBy Robbie Raugh
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586. Harlan Ellison's Greatest Hits Part 2 (with Tom Gerencer)
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1:58:04Tom Gerencer joins us to discuss the second half of the new short story collection Harlan Ellison’s Greatest Hits, edited by J. Michael Straczynski. Stories discussed: "On the Downhill Side" (2:34), "Paladin of the Lost Hour" (12:00), "The Beast That Shouted Love at the Heart of the World" (30:08), "I'm Looking for Kadak" (39:10), "How Interesting:…
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Episode 301: A Huge Middle Finger to Women
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35:45This week: Robbie and Lisa travel from the past to give us an episode while Lisa is on holiday, sharing all the news from Monday and Tuesday last week, and giving us two “Who Asked for This?”, before reminding each other of their weekly goals for Accountabilibuddies! And of course, we wouldn't be complete with AITA, and much more! Join us for book …
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2-1-25 The Raw Truth with Guests Richard and Richie Derwald
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Episode 300: Not Enough Lube in the World
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37:13This week: Robbie and Lisa celebrate 300 episodes of We’re Doing Fine. We also run the gambit of news , take a look at the lighter side, and much more! We also have a special surprise guest, ask the age-old question, “Who Asked for This?”, set new weekly goals for Accountabilibuddies, AITA, and much more! Join us for book club; this month we're rea…
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1-25-25 The Raw Truth with Guests Dr. Maria Frosini and Dominic Secchiaroli
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This week, Robbie and Lisa have a big catch up before discussing American Politics, the banishment of TikTok and go through our favourite bits such as Who Asked For This?, Accountabilibuddies and AITA? Join us for book club; this month we're reading Starter Villain by John Scalzi. Find it on our book shop at https://bookshop.or…
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1-18-25 The Raw Truth with Guest Amy Bueme (Catalyst Fitness)
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This week: Lisa is emotional and Robbie is surviving the northern winter. We rush through an avalanche of news ranging from forest fires to fascists, take a look at the lighter side, and much more! We also ask the age-old question, “Who Asked for This?”, set new weekly goals for Accountabilibuddies, AITA, and much more! Join us for book club; this …
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1-11-25 The Raw Truth with WNY Pain Relief and Integrative Wellness
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Episode 297: Dino Talk With Robbie & Lisa
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36:57This week, Robbie and Lisa share their favourite dinosaurs, ask "Could Nessie be a plesiosaurus?" and recap the horrific start we've had to 2025. All that, and our usual Who Asked For This, Accountabilibuddies and AITA? Join us for book club; this month we're reading Starter Villain by John Scalzi. Find it on our book shop at …
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1-4-25 The Raw Truth with Katie Weibel (Haven Financial Planning)
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585. Philip Gelatt, writer of The Europa Report and The Spine of Night
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1:05:22Philip Gelatt joins us to discuss writing the hard science fiction film The Europa Report and the animated sword & sorcery film The Spine of Night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Barr Kirtley
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