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The Dr. Bobby Show

The Dr. Bobby Show

Bobby Kuechenmeister 64 Episodes Nov 1, 2025

Host Dr. Bobby, a former English professor, educates listeners about Rhetorical Theory, Composition Theory, Literary Theory, Popular Culture, and Education.

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Coming Soon Nov 1, 2025 46 Hello, all! I'm Dr. Bobby, "The Best Assistant Professor Who Never Was" and I created this brief preview because changes are coming to the show. Thank you for leaving comments and providing feedback!
Aristotle’s On Rhetoric Explained: How Persuasion Really Works
Aristotle’s On Rhetoric Explained: How Persuasion Really Works Oct 25, 2025 844 Welcome back! I’m Dr. Bobby, "The Best Assistant Professor Who Never Was," and today we begin a brand-new series diving into Aristotle’s On Rhetoric — a cornerstone text in the history of rhetoric and communication studies. 📚 In this video, we explore Aristotle’s foundational ideas about rhetoric as the counterpart to dialectic, the crucial roles of persuasion, the concepts of enthymeme and syllog
Socrates vs. Callicles: Rhetoric, Virtue & the Ideal Orator
Socrates vs. Callicles: Rhetoric, Virtue & the Ideal Orator Oct 18, 2025 705 Plato’s Gorgias Part 4 | Rhetorical Tradition (3rd Ed.)Welcome back to our deep dive into Plato’s Gorgias! I’m Dr. Bobby, “The Best Assistant Professor Who Never Was,” and today we’re continuing our analysis of Socrates’ rhetorical sparring with Callicles.In this episode, we explore how Socrates challenges Callicles on his shifting definitions of superiority, the role of rhetoric in public discour
Plato’s Gorgias: Socrates on Choice, Persuasion & Power
Plato’s Gorgias: Socrates on Choice, Persuasion & Power Oct 11, 2025 698 📖 Plato’s Gorgias Part 3 | The Rhetorical Tradition (3rd Ed.) 🎤Hello, friends! Dr. Bobby here—“The Best Assistant Professor Who Never Was”—and today, we’re diving deeper into Plato’s Gorgias as we continue exploring rhetoric, persuasion, and citizenship through Socrates' legendary debates.💬 What’s in this episode?Socrates challenges us to think about desire, action, and choice in persuasion.The co
Rhetoric, Power, and Persuasion in Plato’s Gorgias
Rhetoric, Power, and Persuasion in Plato’s Gorgias Oct 4, 2025 876 🔹 Plato’s Gorgias – Part 2: Rhetoric, Power, and Persuasion 🔹 Welcome back! “I’m Dr. Bobby, the Best Assistant Professor Who Never Was,” and today, we’re continuing our deep dive into Plato’s Gorgias! In this episode, we examine the complex role of rhetoric, its influence on civic life, and the ongoing battle of persuasion between Socrates, Gorgias, and Polus. 📌 What You’ll Learn in This Video: ✅
Socrates & Gorgias: What Is Rhetoric Really?
Socrates & Gorgias: What Is Rhetoric Really? Sep 27, 2025 827 🎙️ Plato’s Gorgias: A Rhetorical Cage Match 🎙️Hello, everyone! I’m Dr. Bobby, the Best Assistant Professor Who Never Was, and today we’re diving into Plato’s Gorgias! 🏛️Plato—NOT to be confused with Play-Doh—was a Greek philosopher whose writings shaped philosophy and rhetoric, even though his student, Aristotle, would later surpass him. But here’s the twist: whenever Plato wrote, he did so throug
Isocrates & the Sophists: What Rhetoric Teaches Us
Isocrates & the Sophists: What Rhetoric Teaches Us Sep 20, 2025 1006 What is a Sophist? How does Isocrates critique them, and what does that mean for education today? 🤔📖 In this episode, Dr. Bobby, The Best Assistant Professor Who Never Was, unpacks Isocrates’ Against the Sophists from The Rhetorical Tradition (3rd Ed.) and explores its implications for rhetoric, pedagogy, and the role of educators in shaping knowledge.📌 In this video, we explore: ✅ How Isocrates d
Learn Research Skills with Spaceballs
Learn Research Skills with Spaceballs Sep 13, 2025 231 Research isn’t about finding what we expect—it’s about discovering what we didn’t know we needed. 🧐📚 In this episode, Dr. Bobby, The Best Assistant Professor Who Never Was, dives into the research process, using Spaceballs (1987) to highlight how knowledge builds upon itself in surprising ways! 🚀🎬📌 In this video, we explore: ✅ Why no idea is truly original ✅ How research connects what’s known with
Learn Revision with Clue’s Multiple Endings
Learn Revision with Clue’s Multiple Endings Sep 6, 2025 1095 Revision isn’t just fixing typos—it’s about seeing our work with fresh eyes and making meaningful changes. 📝🔍 In this episode, Dr. Bobby, the best Assistant Professor Who Never Was, breaks down the revision process using the multiple endings of Clue (1985)! 🎭🔪📌 In this video, we cover: ✅ What revision really means in writing ✅ How Clue (1985) demonstrates different outcomes while keeping core elem
How Counterarguments Work in Return of the Jedi
How Counterarguments Work in Return of the Jedi Aug 30, 2025 282 Ever wondered how a strong counterargument works? In this episode, Dr. Bobby, “the best Assistant Professor Who Never Was,” breaks down counterarguments using Return of the Jedi! 🌌✨📌 In this video, we cover: ✅ What makes a counterargument effective ✅ How Obi-Wan Kenobi responds to Luke’s challenge about Darth Vader ✅ Why anticipation, addressing objections, and overcoming them are key🎬 Featuring t
Rhetoric 101: Ethos, Logos, Pathos in Ferris Bueller
Rhetoric 101: Ethos, Logos, Pathos in Ferris Bueller Aug 23, 2025 322 Ever wondered how Ferris Bueller’s Day Off perfectly demonstrates Aristotle’s three modes of persuasion—Ethos, Logos, and Pathos? 🤔🎭 Join Dr. Bobby, "the best Assistant Professor Who Never Was," as we break down Ferris’ expert rhetorical skills in persuading his parents (and us!) that he’s too sick for school.📌 In this video, we cover: ✅ What Ethos, Logos, and Pathos mean in rhetoric ✅ How Ferris
Rhetoric Lesson: Audience Awareness in Casino Royale
Rhetoric Lesson: Audience Awareness in Casino Royale Aug 16, 2025 339 🎭 Audience Awareness – Casino Royale & The Art of CommunicationHello! "I’m Dr. Bobby, the best Assistant Professor Who Never Was!" and today we’re diving into Audience Awareness—one of the most essential (and trickiest) skills in rhetoric and composition.Understanding who we’re addressing and how we communicate with them is key, whether in speech or writing. To illustrate this, we turn to Casi

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