The Listening Tube

News & Politics Podcasts

Host Bob Woodley examines the news in a way that might have flown under the radar in Not the Headlines! Let's Go Back Through the Listening Tube examines historical points of relevance from the week, and how they influence today's world. The Epilogue covers what's on Bob's mind this week, and usually features a guest. It might be serious, it might be funny, but it's always informative. Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube

Location:

United States

Genres:

News & Politics Podcasts

Description:

Host Bob Woodley examines the news in a way that might have flown under the radar in Not the Headlines! Let's Go Back Through the Listening Tube examines historical points of relevance from the week, and how they influence today's world. The Epilogue covers what's on Bob's mind this week, and usually features a guest. It might be serious, it might be funny, but it's always informative. Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube

Twitter:

@BobWoodley8

Language:

English

Contact:

570-601-1101

Website:

https://thelisteningtube.buzzsprout.com

Email:

TheListeningTube@outlook.com

Episodes

The Listening Tube with Bob Woodley--The Constitution and Government Overreach

2/22/2026

Bob examines the decades-long dilution of Legislative powers. A chat with Constitutional Advocate Jen Brown. Support the show Subscribe to the Listening Tube here: www.thelisteningtube.com Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube

Duration:00:41:42

Not the Headlines! Extra! Taking a bite out of the sour Apple

2/11/2026

Examining a study of the Apple News app. www.thelisteningtube.com Support the show Subscribe to the Listening Tube here: www.thelisteningtube.com Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube

Duration:00:07:28

The Listening Tube with Bob Woodley - When life gives you Lemons.

2/6/2026

We’ll hear about stolen land, gay rights, and when life gives you Lemons. Post Ukraine war warning. www.thelisteningtube.com Support the show Subscribe to the Listening Tube here: www.thelisteningtube.com Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube

Duration:00:26:00

The Listening Tube with Bob Woodley -Panda Diplomacy, voting rights and "Who's the Racist Here?"

1/30/2026

It's all Bob this time with no interview. China recalls panda bears, a groundhog on Pennsylvania, and an examination of racism. www.thelisteningtube.com Support the show Subscribe to the Listening Tube here: www.thelisteningtube.com Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube

Duration:00:21:03

The Listening Tube with Bob Woodley Rocks, Science and Women; the demise of newspapers

1/25/2026

I'll have a chat with Professor Marc Defant about rocks, science and women. I'll examine the fates of two newspapers in America. www.thelisteningtube.com Support the show Subscribe to the Listening Tube here: www.thelisteningtube.com Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube

Duration:00:48:01

The Listening Tube with Bob Woodley Politicians who should resign, and Zolal Habibi talks about changes in Iran

1/16/2026

I'll address the despicable behavior of a few politicians, and have a conversation with advocate for a new government in Iran, Zolal Habibi. Support the show Subscribe to the Listening Tube here: www.thelisteningtube.com Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube

Duration:00:40:13

The Listening Tube with Bob Woodley Venezuela and David Deighton on the art of conversation (specifically, his)

1/11/2026

I'll examine ABC News' early coverage of America's Venezuela incursion, and artist David Deighton will share observations from the ground. We'll also hear about how he uses art to get people talking about politics in a non-confrontational way. www.thelisteningtube.com Support the show Subscribe to the Listening Tube here: www.thelisteningtube.com Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube

Duration:00:45:00

Not the Headlines! Extra How to survive an ICE operation

1/7/2026

How to survive an ICE operation. Advice based on observation. www.thelisteningtube.com Support the show Subscribe to the Listening Tube here: www.thelisteningtube.com Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube

Duration:00:06:02

NTH Extra: Trans ban and CA notification

12/27/2025

Steps are finally being taken to address children being hurt by transgender advocates. www.thelisteningtube.com Support the show Subscribe to the Listening Tube here: www.thelisteningtube.com Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube

Duration:00:09:00

The Listening Tube with Bob Woodley Giving, Giving up and Sharing

12/21/2025

I'll have a chat with Jim Paulk, United States Naval Academy graduate who describes how some of his classmates showed us where we are, among other things. I'll examine generosity. Support the show Subscribe to the Listening Tube here: www.thelisteningtube.com Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube

Duration:00:42:40

The Listening Tube with Bob Woodley Media Jive Talk and Politics from the Crayon Box.

12/14/2025

I'll chat with Carl Able of Crayon Box Politics, and we'll hear some jive talk from all kinds of sources. www.thelisteningtube.com Support the show Subscribe to the Listening Tube here: www.thelisteningtube.com Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube

Duration:00:41:32

The Listening Tube with Bob Woodley Female Impersonators, Mexican Armies and American Nazis.

12/6/2025

We’ll hear about men pretending to be women over 300 years ago, and the battle for San Antonio they didn’t tell us about in school, Not the Headlines makes it local while the epilogue brings it home. www.thelisteningtube.com Support the show Subscribe to the Listening Tube here: www.thelisteningtube.com Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube

Duration:00:36:09

Not the Headlines Extra! Unlawful Orders

11/28/2025

An examination of the motivations of six Congressmen encouraging American military members to not follow unlawful orders. Support the show Subscribe to the Listening Tube here: www.thelisteningtube.com Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube

Duration:00:09:15

The Listening Tube wih Bob Woodley Saving Democracy and the Science of Music

11/23/2025

I'll have a chat with Dr. Kurt Ellenberger about the science of music. Not the Headlines will explore the fallout from the Epstien files and how an Illinios Democrat is 'saving democracy.' Support the show Subscribe to the Listening Tube here: www.thelisteningtube.com Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube

Duration:00:41:34

The Listening Tube with Bob Woodley Democrats and Socialism

11/16/2025

I'll have a chat with socialism expert Dr. Doug Cardell. Not the Headlines will examine a story about executive powers. Let's Go Back recalls SAG's anti-communist pledge. www.thelisteningtube.com Support the show Subscribe to the Listening Tube here: www.thelisteningtube.com Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube

Duration:00:43:29

The Listening Tube with Bob Woodley Fear, Frisbees and Fences

11/9/2025

We'll hear from Walter Harrison about how data is an integral part of our everyday lives. Not the Headlines will recall FDR. www.thelisteningtube.com Support the show Subscribe to the Listening Tube here: www.thelisteningtube.com Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube

Duration:00:41:58

Not the Headlines! Extra A.I. in the news (literally)

11/5/2025

An examination of Artificial Intelligence-created content in America's newspapers. Support the show Subscribe to the Listening Tube here: www.thelisteningtube.com Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube

Duration:00:06:00

The Listening Tube S13E2 Gambling, Dyslexia

11/2/2025

We'll hear about a Noah's Ark from the early 1900's, and I'll have a chat with Russel Van Brocklen on the challenges and solutions of dyslexia. Not the Headlines will examine legal gambling. Support the show Subscribe to the Listening Tube here: www.thelisteningtube.com Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube

Duration:00:41:00

The Listening Tube S13E1 10/26/25

10/26/2025

I'll chat with film maker Sara Alessandrini about the upcoming New York election and her documentary about New Yorker's opinions. Not the Headlines will point out the obvious when it comes to political violence. www.https://thelisteningtube.com Support the show Subscribe to the Listening Tube here: www.thelisteningtube.com Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube

Duration:00:39:02

Not the Headlines Extra! A tale of two type sizes

10/22/2025

An examination of newspaper headlines from around the US on the weekend interruption of the Israel/Hamas ceasefire. www.thelisteningtube.com Support the show Subscribe to the Listening Tube here: www.thelisteningtube.com Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube

Duration:00:08:11