Best Bob Herberts Podcasts (2025)

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Jonathan Bowles: Center for an Urban Future 25:28

20d ago25:28

25:28

Apprenticeships, known in many industries as on-the-job-training, can offer a distinct path to 21st century technology careers, providing access to some of today's good jobs and a middle class standard of living to a larger population. Jonathan Bowles describes the tech apprenticeship as a combination of education and hands-on training. There are n…

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182: A Prologue to World War II: US Army Interwar Preparation 49:50

2d ago49:50

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This is the story of interwar preparation–not that the United States realized it was preparing for World War II, new technologies, innovation, and a constant pushing of the limits in the 1930s did indeed help Uncle Sam prepare for the fight to come. To get us into an interwar mindset of praying for peace while preparing for war, Professor Jackson t…

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The Thing About Golf: #142 Bill Fields 1:44:07

14d ago1:44:07

1:44:07

How much do those who chronicle golf influence broader thinking about the game? And who are the people who cover the game, anyway? On episode 142, we meet one of those people and he’s one of the best in the business. Bill Fields is a multi-award-winning golf writer and photographer who has been covering golf at every conceivable level for more than…

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Mark Sinclair // Captain Coconut Around the World 1:05:45

15d ago1:05:45

1:05:45

Mark Sinclair returns to the podcast, live from FALKEN's cockpit in Nuku Hiva! Andy caught up with Mark after FALKEN & COCONUT have been shadowing each other across the Pacific - they even shared a raft-up through the Panama Canal! Mark is midway through his fourth circumnavigation attempt since the first GGR in 2018, this time following the Mini G…

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181: American Aviation: The Growth of the Industry Through the Eyes of Amelia Earhart, Charles Lindbergh, and Howard Hughes 1:08:22

16d ago1:08:22

1:08:22

“If he is lost it will be the most universally regretted single loss we ever had. But that kid ain’t going to fail.” This is the story of the high-fliers in early twentieth-century American aviation. Wright brothers Orville and Wilbur stunned the nation and the world with their pioneering flight in 1903, and since then, aviation has spread its wing…

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David C. Baluarte: Law in the Service of Human Needs 26:34

20d ago26:34

26:34

David C. Baluarte discusses the need for trained public interest lawyers, noting the government’s violation of the rule of law: people sent to foreign prisons without due process, talk about getting rid of habeas corpus, a disregard for the Constitution; reminding us that these breach of rights can spread from a vulnerable population – and affect u…

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Victoria Low // Magenta Project CEO 55:49

20d ago55:49

55:49

Victoria Low is the newly appointed CEO of The Magenta Project. I first met Vicky back in 2021, after being told she was the person to talk to if you’re planning any serious international sailing campaign — and it’s easy to see why. With over three decades in sailing public relations and communications, including five Volvo Ocean Race campaigns, sh…

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The Thing About Golf: #141 Andrew Coltart 1:16:08

29d ago1:16:08

1:16:08

He’s familiar to many through his work as a commentator for Sky Sports, but Scotland's Andrew Coltart is much more than that. A two-time Australian PGA champion alongside two European Tour wins is testament to a well-rounded game and a mind sited to golf’s multitude challenges. Coltart reveals a keen intellect and a willingness to share his opinion…

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Dan Turner // Around the World with the Mini Globe 1:12:30

29d ago1:12:30

1:12:30

Dan Turner is a 40-something Australian with extremely high ambitions for himself. When he was just a teenager, he wrote a list of bucket-list items that he wanted to accomplish during his life — things like ultra-running and becoming a martial arts champion. In a quite short time, Dan completed every last one of them — except sailing around the wo…

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180: “A Race to the Sky”: The Rise of New York City’s Chrysler, Manhattan Company, and Empire State Buildings 1:05:19

1M ago1:05:19

1:05:19

“If this is to be a skyscraper… why not make it scrape the sky.” This is the story of the race for the tallest building in New York City—in the world. Erstwhile partners-turned-bitter rivals, architects William Van Alen and Craig Severance are both looking to build the tallest skyscraper in New York City. William is working with automobile titan Wa…

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Women & the Wind // Adventuring aboard Mara Noka 1:40:05

1M ago1:40:05

1:40:05

Women and the Wind are three exceptional and multi-faceted women who embody courage, creativity, and pose a rare example of primal femininity at sea. Kiana, Laerke and Alizé, cross the Atlantic using all traditional sailing methods aboard "Mara Noka" a 50-year-old plywood catamaran with nylon sheathing and tar coating. The girls grinded away on a y…

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Ben Shaw // Out the Gate & Across the Pacific 1:17:09

1M ago1:17:09

1:17:09

Ben Shaw returns to the podcast, this time in-person and onboard DOVKA, his family's Hallberg Rassy. Ben is the host of the Out the Gate sailing podcast and a former crew of 59º North. Ben and his wife Lauren sailed with us on ICEBEAR in 2019 to prepare for their own cruising adventures, and we met up quite spontaneously in Hiva Oa, after both cros…

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179: Bridging the Bay: San Francisco’s Golden Gate and Bay Bridges (Infrastructure pt. 2) 1:08:26

1M ago1:08:26

1:08:26

“Everybody says it can’t be done.” This is the story of San Francisco’s two great bridges. The bustling cities of Oakland and San Francisco are separated by less than ten miles of water, but for early twentieth-century Bay Area residents, it may as well be thirty—that’s the distance traveling around the Bay. Meanwhile, the mile of water across the …

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The Thing About Golf: #140 Sir Bob Charles 1:33:18

2M ago1:33:18

1:33:18

Every major victory is historic in its own right, but for Sir Bob Charles his 1963 Open win was a first on multiple fronts. Charles was the first left-handed player to win one of golf’s big four, but was also the first player from New Zealand to do so and one of the last two players to take part in a 36-hole playoff for the title. Sir Bob sat down …

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Will & Sarah Curry // Hydrovane Operations & Life Balance 1:25:38

2M ago1:25:38

1:25:38

Will and Sarah Curry are the perfect example of a young family who has managed to create and sustain a life between land and sea, managing and operating "Hydrovane" from their catamaran with 2 littles, and from their home in Vancouver. First and foremost we discuss the ins and outs of the fantastic and hardy product itself — but on a more personal …

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Richard Clarke // Canadian Sailing Legend 1:15:21

2M ago1:15:21

1:15:21

Richard Clarke was raised on Toronto Island and first sailed at 4 years old. An impressive performance with Canadian Youth sailing led him to compete in the Finn Class in four consecutive Olympic Games with Team Canada. This opened the door to a wildly successful professional sailing career. Richard was part of a winning Volvo Round the World crew,…

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178: “A Damn Big Dam”: Taming the Colorado River with the Hoover (or Boulder) Dam (Infrastructure pt. 1) 1:10:54

2M ago1:10:54

1:10:54

“I felt no distress whatever…I was perspiring freely and was as limber and helpless as a wet rag. It was an exhilarating experience.... It was then and there that I first conceived the idea of the reclamation of the desert.” This is the story of the Hoover Dam. A wild, precarious, and dangerous river, the Colorado tears across the American southwes…

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The Thing About Golf: #139 David Leadbetter 1:25:12

2M ago1:25:12

1:25:12

Few people in any industry can claim to have altered the direction of that industry, but David Leadbetter is one. When a playing career eluded him in the 1980s, he turned his mind and energies to coaching and from humble beginnings, has built one of the most recognisable golf instruction "brands" in the world. But along the way, Leadbetter’s profil…

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Bob & Jody Bitchin' // From Bikers to Sailors 1:33:20

2M ago1:33:20

1:33:20

Bob and his wife Jody spent most of their life as live-aboards and at sea. Their marital dynamic and life long friendship is infectious. Bob dives into his younger years as a Hells Angel, his entrepreneurial mindset, and how sailing literally saved his life. Bob has owned and operated more businesses than he can barely count, and has written and se…

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Jessie Zevalkink // Cruising, Land-lubbing, Parenting & Podcasting 1:21:24

2M ago1:21:24

1:21:24

Longtime friend of the pod Jessie Zevalkink returns to the show ahead of her debut as host of ON THE WIND! We first met Jessie back in 2017 at the Annapolis Sailboat Show, interviewing her after she'd completed the Great Loop with her friend Katie. As it happens in the sailing community, we kept running into her, and starting next week she'll be co…

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America 250: The Boston Campaign 1775-76: A Leadership Discussion with Gen. William Rapp 1:03:28

2M ago1:03:28

1:03:28

This is a conversation to kick off the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Retired U.S. Army Major General and history buff, Bill Rapp, drops some knowledge on how the colonies weren't exactly gung-ho for a full-blown revolution before April 1775. Turns out, they were mostly ticked off and feeling rebellious in response to intolerable Bri…

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The Thing About Golf: #138 Andrew Cotter 1:04:12

3M ago1:04:12

1:04:12

They're the voices that accompany our enduring memories of the game but TV commentators often have more to their story - and connections with the game - than we hear about. Such is the case for our guest on episode 138, Andrew Cotter. Cotter will be familiar to golfers and also viewers of rugby, tennis, athletics, the Olympics, boat racing and more…

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Ben Doerr Returns // Sail Bainbridge 1:18:37

3M ago1:18:37

1:18:37

Ben Doerr, longtime friend of the pod and founder/skipper at Sail Bainbridge in Seattle, returns to the show to spin some yarns with Andy. This episode is really a catch-up between Ben & Andy, who haven't spoken in a while, and is a wide-ranging episode on everything from sailing & skiing in Alaska to being away from home when you've got a young fa…

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177: An Epilogue to the New Deal and CCC Deep Dive with Neil Maher 54:46

3M ago54:46

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A discussion of the recent HTDS narrative episodes on FDR and the New Deal. Think of it as a book club for additional insights into these latest chapters of the HTDS chronological story of America. Professor Greg Jackson is joined by Professor Lindsey Cormack to discuss the government's response to the Great Depression and the legacy of the New Dea…

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Katrina vanden Heuvel: The Nation 25:23

3M ago25:23

25:23

Barely into his second term, President Trump's actions have created chaos and fear for our democracy among government employees, immigrants, educators, businesses, the elderly - all of us - who look to the United States government for our security, and many, for health and financial support. We fear for our well-being and for our democracy.…

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The Thing About Golf #137: Soren Kjeldsen 1:02:36

3M ago1:02:36

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One of the most underappreciated achievements in the professional game is longevity. Earning and keeping a PGA TOUR or DP World Tour card for years spanning into the double digits is rarer than we think and those who manage it -such as our guest on Episode 137, Soren Kjeldsen - have much to offer. In this wide ranging chat with John Huggan, Kjeldse…

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176: FDR v. “The Nine Old Men” (The New Deal pt. 3): Court Packing and Closing the New Deal 1:11:18

3M ago1:11:18

1:11:18

“No matter how great and good a man may be, executive aggrandizement is not safe for democracy.” This is the story of Franklin’s second term and his battle with the Supreme Court. It’s no secret that SCOTUS hasn’t really been ruling in the New Deal’s favor. But with such an overwhelming victory at the polls, Franklin feels confident that he can cir…

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Louay Habib // The Master of Sailing Media 45:06

4M ago45:06

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Louay Habib is a true sailing insider. Everyone who participates regularly in any of the major offshore races around the world will know Louay. In fact, if you yourself follow sailing – say races like the Fastnet, the Ocean Race - you probably know Louay too – well his writing at least. Currently he is the communications manager at the Royal Ocean …

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THE THING ABOUT GOLF #136: COLIN DALGLEISH 1:12:41

4M ago1:12:41

1:12:41

Ask most recreational players their dream job and 'professional golfer’ will be pretty high on the list. But not all who have the opportunity to join the pay for play ranks take that path and on episode 136, we meet just such a golfer. Colin Dalgleish is not only a long-time friend of our correspondent John Huggan, but a decorated amateur who chose…

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Katy Campbell // Founder of Sea to Sky Sailing School 1:03:13

4M ago1:03:13

1:03:13

Katy Campbell is a world-class sailor, groundbreaking entrepreneur, and one of my lifelong friends. A decade ago, Katy launched her sailing school ‘Sea to Sky Sailing’. Sea to Sky is now the only RYA-recognized training center on North America’s west coast, and Vancouver’s only school offering both cruising and racing programs, including a regular …

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175: The Dirty Thirties (The New Deal pt. 2): Dust, Doubts, and the “Second” New Deal 1:11:28

4M ago1:11:28

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“I saw and approached the hungry and desperate mother, as if drawn by a magnet.” This is the story of FDR’s first term after facing down the initial emergency. 100 days down, about 1,300 more to go—for this term at least. After the whirlwind of new bills and “alphabet agencies” (AAA, CCC, etc.), the nation is adjusting to and examining FDR’s New De…

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Matt Rutherford // A Near-Sinking En Route to Bermuda 1:17:10

4M ago1:17:10

1:17:10

Matt Rutherford returns yet again to the podcast, this time from his outpost in the Philippines. It's always fun to catch up and shoot the shit with Matt, but this time I really wanted to hear about his near-sinking on a Caribbean delivery last fall. Matt talks through the entire ordeal, from riding out a gale with all the pumps running, to nearly …

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The Thing About Golf #135: Greg Turner 1:18:33

4M ago1:18:33

1:18:33

Our guest this episode is one of New Zealand’s most successful professional players, boasting four European Tour titles and nine victories in this part of the world, including two New Zealand Opens. But there is much more to Turner than just golf. The long-time touring professional turned course architect and commentator sits down with The Thing Ab…

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Jesse Terry // Sailing & Racing a Classic Wooden Boat 1:04:26

4M ago1:04:26

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Jesse Terry is a normal guy — dad and husband, keeps a 9-5 job, lives in the city, etc etc, all that "normal" stuff. But he's decidedly not normal as a boat owner — keeping a classic wooden ketch in top condition with some friends and racing & cruising her up and down New England's coast and out to Bermuda. I talked to him about the contrast betwee…

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174: The First “First Hundred Days:” FDR Kicks Off the New Deal 1:07:05

4M ago1:07:05

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“[We] had forgotten to be Republicans or Democrats. We were just a bunch of men trying to save the banking system.” This is the story of FDR’s first 100 days in office. In early 1933, banks foreclose on thousands upon thousands of homes and farms every month. The banks have little choice–they too are failing! Meanwhile, unemployment is hovering nea…

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David Greenberg, "John Lewis: A Life" Part 2 - POLITICS 26:33

4M ago26:33

26:33

In POLITICS - Part 2, author David Greenberg, “John Lewis: A Life,” reviews Lewis’s 34 long years of extraordinary service in Congress: his moral authority, principles, leadership, and support of interracial cooperation – the idea that we’re all in this together; we have to work together.

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David Greenberg, "John Lewis: A Life" Part 1 - PROTEST 26:56

4M ago26:56

26:56

In Part 1, PROTEST of a 2 part conversation, Bob and David Greenberg, author of "John Lewis: A Life," discuss the high points of Lewis’s extraordinary activism – the sit-ins, the freedom rides, the March on Washington, Selma, Bloody Sunday, the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, and its effect on John Lewis and the civil rights movement.…

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Paul Osborne // Sailing Around the World for Down Syndrome 1:12:32

4M ago1:12:32

1:12:32

Paul Osborne is the dad behind Osborne Adventure. Paul's family, including his wife and three kids, are planning a unique circumnavigation over the next few years to raise awareness for Down Syndrome. Paul has spent a lifetime traveling, mountain biking, white water kayaking, climbing, camping, and hiking, and in real life is a photographer and des…

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The Thing About Golf: #134 David Rickman 1:19:33

5M ago1:19:33

1:19:33

Golf is different things to different people, which is part of the game’s great charm. For some, it’s clubs and gear which grab the attention, while others focus on the swing. But for a select few, it is the laws governing the game, and one of the best in the business - recently retired R&A rules guru David Rickman - joins John Huggan on this episo…

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Don McIntyre Returns // OGR Founder & Philosophies on Sailing & Adventure 1:06:29

5M ago1:06:29

1:06:29

Don McIntyre, founder of the GGR, OGR and now MGR, returns to the podcast! Andy sat down for a meandering conversation where they talk about meeting in Lagos, Portugal at the start of the Mini Globe Race, his philosophies on life, sailing and adventure, Don's definition of success, how he handles the 'haters' surrounding his ambitious events, how h…

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173: From Hyde Park to the White House: The Early Life and Election of Franklin Delano Roosevelt 1:11:24

5M ago1:11:24

1:11:24

“First of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself-–nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance.” This is the story of Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s journey to the White House. Even as a young boy, Franklin admires his fifth cousin Theodore Roosev…

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