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Sep 14Liked by Bob Merrick

It’s incredible reading this and thinking how far you’ve come and how far tolerance has come (and still would benefit in continuing to go)

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Sep 13Liked by Bob Merrick

Oh, this brought in the tears, through a huge smile. As a quirky girl who stuck out in a very small class growing up, I absolutely know who Bob was (ahem, Baub). And I would have proudly sat with him, and I am glad I get to sit with him now. LOVE THIS. Thank you for this sweet story and follow-up to start my day. And, you should dig out your Madonna speech. I feel like we would all want to hear it 🤗

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I can promise you it’s more interesting in the story. My speech was a very generic retelling of her then biography. Where I had spent all of my time was the multiple poster boards collaged with photos of her from magazines. I think the lesson was more that I should’ve been in arts and crafts and not public debate 😂

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Sep 15Liked by Bob Merrick

Awww sweetie this was such a moving story! I was such a fan of your podcast as a kid and in the meantime I forgot how good it was. I need to tune in again haha.

I literally came here to ask you about a certain episode of THE baub show and stayed for your lovely story! ♥️♥️

I saw Willa Ford was releasing new music soon, and I remember she was your guest once haha. I tried to find the episode but it was nowhere to be found. Could please upload it to YouTube or somewhere else dear? Even a download link or smth, I have fond memories of listening to it with my sister. You would make my day! I found on Google that she was your guest Nov 6th, 2011 with her band?? I don't remember her having a band hahaha. Hopefully you have the episode. And I need to listen to the episodes I missed hahaha. Keep rockin' Bob! ❤️❤️❤️

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Thank you! I think I have the interview on an old hard drive somewhere… but I am pretty sure the live performance we aired with her band was the one I recorded at The Viper Room. I’ll see what I can find.

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Thanks so much dear! I think she played a new song and some weird acoustic version of I Wanna Be Bad hahaha. It's probably the one from the Viper Room. Please keep me updated here or on my mail: rasimcesko5@gmail.com, hope you will find it! And keep posting interesting stories! I really liked this one! Take care dear! ♥️

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Sep 14Liked by Bob Merrick

Your journey is so inspiring! Thank you💜

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💜💜💜

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Such a great story. So glad you had such a special teacher in your corner to help you be you. You’re sure right about everyone wanting to sit by you now! Always a great time being by your side. Love your story and you❤️

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