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Today's electricians SUCK! The decay of craftsmanship within the commercial trades

The Bumpkin Bob ShowMay 06, 2019

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Today's electricians SUCK! The decay of craftsmanship within the commercial trades

Today's electricians SUCK! The decay of craftsmanship within the commercial trades

Does doing shitty work bother you? It does Bob. For our first May episode, Bob rants the entire time about how craftsmanship within the trades is going to hell in a hand-basket. Listen up bumpkins and take note!
May 06, 201917:00
Hobbies and why I need one

Hobbies and why I need one

Today Bob discusses hobbies, why people that have them annoy the ever loving crap out him...and why he needs one! Tune in bumpkins!
May 05, 201917:14
The Highway Men, an amphitheater job site tale from Siloam, and tales of women in construction

The Highway Men, an amphitheater job site tale from Siloam, and tales of women in construction

Bob dives into a little history with his review of Netflix's new movie "The Highway Men". Afterwards, Bob shares some job site tales from the magnificent amphitheater from Siloam Springs and recants tales of women in construction. Thanks for all the listens out there! See ya out there bumpkins!
Apr 27, 201918:33
Arkansas Electric and retaining loyal employees; Leaders that took the personal touch, company trips, and large family gatherings; My Dad's ideas for my life after high school

Arkansas Electric and retaining loyal employees; Leaders that took the personal touch, company trips, and large family gatherings; My Dad's ideas for my life after high school

Arkansas Electric and retaining loyal employees; Leaders that took the personal touch, company trips, and large family gatherings; My Dad's ideas for my life after high school; Bob's shout out to a new podcast...
Feb 27, 201915:16
Job site tales from days gone by; Bob's job site pet peeve: respect his wire!

Job site tales from days gone by; Bob's job site pet peeve: respect his wire!

Job site tales from days gone by; Bob's job site pet peeve: respect his wire!
Feb 17, 201917:23
Basements in the Trailer-hood and Employees Trying to Change Work Orders

Basements in the Trailer-hood and Employees Trying to Change Work Orders

Basements in the Trailer-hood and Employees Trying to Change Work Orders! Who knew short titles could lead to in depth stories? Listen and find out!
Feb 10, 201919:27
A Full Episode of Job Site Tales with Some Stories About Dad...What Else Could You Bumpkins Want?!

A Full Episode of Job Site Tales with Some Stories About Dad...What Else Could You Bumpkins Want?!

A Full Episode of Job Site Tales with Some Stories About Dad...What Else Could You Bumpkins Want?!
Feb 09, 201959:40
It's Super Bowl Sunday - Go Rams! The Bumpkin Reconnects with a Long Lost Cousin via One Call; A Prevailing Wage Job and the Chaos that is Already Ensuing

It's Super Bowl Sunday - Go Rams! The Bumpkin Reconnects with a Long Lost Cousin via One Call; A Prevailing Wage Job and the Chaos that is Already Ensuing

This week Bob shares how he reconnected with a long lost cousin. It's a nice little story, which he then ruins by talking about prevailing wage jobs and the contractors that are bidding this job. Don't like construction talk? Too bad! Enjoy!
Feb 03, 201915:50
A Rant On City Dwellers Letting Their Dogs Crap Everywhere; Concrete Guys Habitually Falling Behind And The Cluster That Siloam Springs Jobs Turn Into; Why Trump Should Have Waited To Shut Down Pelosi's Trip

A Rant On City Dwellers Letting Their Dogs Crap Everywhere; Concrete Guys Habitually Falling Behind And The Cluster That Siloam Springs Jobs Turn Into; Why Trump Should Have Waited To Shut Down Pelosi's Trip

Sunday morning seemed to not be pleasant for ole Bob. His day started out with a neighbor walking his dog around to let it poop in someone else's yard. Bob's bitchin didn't stop there. Nope, he let the concrete guys have it, too! Listen in bumpkins!
Jan 21, 201917:29
Bob's Surprise Christmas Gift (Uggs)...The Joke Is On You; Bumpkin Bob's Theory Of Bigfoot And Other Creatures That Go Bump In The Night

Bob's Surprise Christmas Gift (Uggs)...The Joke Is On You; Bumpkin Bob's Theory Of Bigfoot And Other Creatures That Go Bump In The Night

Bob recaps Christmas with the Griggs kids and how he started his basic white girl outfit...hint: it's UGGS!! Then, Bob dives in to his theories of a Southern Sasquatch and recounts the last time he was scared. Sit back and enjoy!
Jan 06, 201917:52
Local News And The Songwriter Showdown; Aunt Vicki's Favorite Lego Story; A Rant On Careers In The Trades

Local News And The Songwriter Showdown; Aunt Vicki's Favorite Lego Story; A Rant On Careers In The Trades

A New (Old) Intro Song; Local News And The Songwriter Showdown; Aunt Vicki's Favorite Lego Story; Tales Of Late Night House Calls In The Trailer-hood; A Rant On Careers In The Trades
Dec 16, 201818:38
A Rough Week For The Country And The Bumpkin Family; Bob's Opinion On Bailouts, Tariffs, And Entitlements; Another Cold Week Of Commercial Construction Woes

A Rough Week For The Country And The Bumpkin Family; Bob's Opinion On Bailouts, Tariffs, And Entitlements; Another Cold Week Of Commercial Construction Woes

A Rough Week For The Country And The Bumpkin Family; Bob's Opinion On Bailouts, Tariffs, And Entitlements; Another Cold Week Of Commercial Construction Woes
Dec 09, 201816:49
Siloam Springs Christmas Parade Round-Up

Siloam Springs Christmas Parade Round-Up

A round up of our Siloam Springs Christmas Parade adventure! Thanks to everyone that came out!
Dec 02, 201809:32
What The Hell Is A Baraboo? How To Incorrectly Use Plastic Utility Pads, Assholes At Thanksgiving, And The Increasing Likelihood Of Bob Being In A Parade

What The Hell Is A Baraboo? How To Incorrectly Use Plastic Utility Pads, Assholes At Thanksgiving, And The Increasing Likelihood Of Bob Being In A Parade

For the November installment of our flagship show, Bob walks us through some of our viewer analytics, discusses one method of fire prevention, and prepares us for Thanksgiving in the Griggs household. It's all fun and games...until it isn't.
Nov 18, 201855:53
PSA From Bumpkin Bob: Republicans Vote Tuesday, Democrats Vote Wednesday; Polictics & Violence

PSA From Bumpkin Bob: Republicans Vote Tuesday, Democrats Vote Wednesday; Polictics & Violence

This week Bob hits us with an important PSA leading up to election week. He then, frankly, worries the producer as he wades into topics of politics and violence. Does ole Bumpkin Bob stick his foot in his mouth again? Find out!
Nov 04, 201817:56
Another Razorback Wish Bites The Dust (to Vandy!!), Thank God For Bye Weeks; Mid-term Elections, Bumpkin Conspiracies, And A Deceitful Democratic Party; Proper Halloween Treats

Another Razorback Wish Bites The Dust (to Vandy!!), Thank God For Bye Weeks; Mid-term Elections, Bumpkin Conspiracies, And A Deceitful Democratic Party; Proper Halloween Treats

Thank the Lord! The Razorbacks get a bye-week. This week Bumpkin Bob ponders everything from conspiracies, even ones an old Bumpkin can figure out, to our mid-term elections and Halloween candy. Sit back and enjoy!
Oct 30, 201816:49
The Razorbacks Finally Get A "W"; The Big Three Holidays: Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas; Teachin & Preachin On Hunting In Arkansas

The Razorbacks Finally Get A "W"; The Big Three Holidays: Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas; Teachin & Preachin On Hunting In Arkansas

Today Bob implores his audience to vote. Remember, stupid people get to vote, too! The ole Bumpkin then rounds up other important topics: the Razorbacks FINALLY get a "W", Kelly Bryant, and the Big 3 Holidays. He then dives into the new American Family and the (possible) overload of holiday visits.
Oct 21, 201819:16
Episode 27

Episode 27

Episode 27 - The Bumpkin Bob Show: This month Bob sits down and shares a wide range of thoughts with us; from Razorback football and job site tales, to supreme court nominations and good ole bumpkin opinions! Sit back and enjoy!
Oct 08, 201858:30
Bob Dives Back In To Politics...Trump, Kavanaugh, and Common Sense Thinking; A Razorback Update For A Game Bob Didn't Watch; and More Jobsite Rigmarole

Bob Dives Back In To Politics...Trump, Kavanaugh, and Common Sense Thinking; A Razorback Update For A Game Bob Didn't Watch; and More Jobsite Rigmarole

This week, Bob walks us through the common sense approach to senseless allegations and his expert (read not) analysis of Saturday's Razorback game against Auburn. Gus showed some class, and Bob showed his ass. Sit back and enjoy!
Sep 25, 201819:08
Oh, Chad...The Quickly Disappearing Hopes of the Arkansas Razorbacks, Why Flooring Guys Are the Worst, and Good Ole Bumpkin Bob

Oh, Chad...The Quickly Disappearing Hopes of the Arkansas Razorbacks, Why Flooring Guys Are the Worst, and Good Ole Bumpkin Bob

A recap of the Arkansas Razorback football season thus far and tales of flooring debacles has ole Bumpkin Bob throwing fits.
Sep 17, 201815:48
The Natural Bridge Round Up...(FINALLY), Kinder Songs, and Local Tax Extortion. Hold on to Your Lug-nuts!

The Natural Bridge Round Up...(FINALLY), Kinder Songs, and Local Tax Extortion. Hold on to Your Lug-nuts!

Bumpkin Bob shares his trip to the Natural Bridge of Arkansas and other goings on.
May 19, 201814:59
A Little Bitching About Change Orders, Falling Through the Cracks, and Owners/Architects/Engineers/GC's Taking Some Responsibility

A Little Bitching About Change Orders, Falling Through the Cracks, and Owners/Architects/Engineers/GC's Taking Some Responsibility

A little bitching, change orders falling through the cracks, owners/architects taking some responsibility, and understanding change order time schedules (it takes time dummies). Bumpkin Bob offers his services for a good common sense rep for owners.
Mar 25, 201820:35
New People, New Jobs, and Timeliness, Advice For All Ages Out There...

New People, New Jobs, and Timeliness, Advice For All Ages Out There...

New people, new jobs, and timeliness, advice for all ages out there...
Mar 12, 201820:29
Q&A with Bumpkin Bob

Q&A with Bumpkin Bob

Episode 20 - The Bumpkin Bob Show - Q&A
Feb 03, 201829:15
Porta Potty's, Butcher Knives, and Razorback Expectations

Porta Potty's, Butcher Knives, and Razorback Expectations

Episode 8 - The Bumpkin Bob Show
Sep 16, 201752:15
Politics and Religion - The Impolite and Uncomfortable Subjects

Politics and Religion - The Impolite and Uncomfortable Subjects

Episode 7 - The Bumpkin Bob Show
Sep 09, 201701:00:27
Labor Day Episode - Honoring My Dad and Linemen Across This Great State and Nation

Labor Day Episode - Honoring My Dad and Linemen Across This Great State and Nation

Episode 6 - Labor Day Episode
Sep 02, 201701:03:13
Getting It Off My Chest - The Passing of Legends Frank Broyles and Glen Campbell, Trump Rant

Getting It Off My Chest - The Passing of Legends Frank Broyles and Glen Campbell, Trump Rant

Episode 5 - Getting It Off My Chest
Aug 18, 201754:51
Episode 4

Episode 4

Episode 4 - The Bumpkin Bob Show
Jul 16, 201756:31
Episode 3

Episode 3

Episode 3 - The Bumpkin Bob Show
Jul 08, 201748:54
The "Bumpkin Bob" Origin Story, Healthcare, and a Rant on Hat Etiquette

The "Bumpkin Bob" Origin Story, Healthcare, and a Rant on Hat Etiquette

Episode 2 - The Bumpkin Bob Show
Jul 01, 201759:13
Teachin and Preachin - Trashy Women and Baseball, Learning From Your Kids, Razorbacks and War Memorial/UALR Football

Teachin and Preachin - Trashy Women and Baseball, Learning From Your Kids, Razorbacks and War Memorial/UALR Football

The first official episode of The Bumpkin Bob Show.
Jun 24, 201751:42