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Dr. Bobby"s School for Rhetors

Bobby Kuechenmeister

Host Dr. Bobby is a former English professor educating the masses about Rhetorical Theory, Composition Theory, Literary Theory, Popular Culture, and Education.

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Dr. Bobby"s School for Rhetors ·

2025/11/01

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!

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Aristotle’s On Rhetoric Explained: How Persuasion...

Dr. Bobby"s School for Rhetors ·

2025/10/25

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 syllogism, and how rhetoric relates to audience awareness and emotional appeal. We’ll also look at how

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11:45

Socrates vs. Callicles: Rhetoric, Virtue & the Ideal...

Dr. Bobby"s School for Rhetors ·

2025/10/18

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 discourse, and the importance of specialization in shaping virtuous individuals. We also connect these ancient

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11:38

Plato’s Gorgias: Socrates on Choice, Persuasion & Power

Dr. Bobby"s School for Rhetors ·

2025/10/11

📖 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 connection between rhetoric and citizenship—what makes a "good citizen"?The power of choice and motive

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Rhetoric, Power, and Persuasion in Plato’s Gorgias

Dr. Bobby"s School for Rhetors ·

2025/10/04

🔹 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: ✅ How orators influence civic and political decisions ✅ The power of rhetoric and its ethical

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Socrates & Gorgias: What Is Rhetoric Really?

Dr. Bobby"s School for Rhetors ·

2025/09/27

🎙️ 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 through Socrates! 🤯In Gorgias, Socrates goes head-to-head with Gorgias, Callicles, Chaerephon, and Polus

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16:46

Isocrates & the Sophists: What Rhetoric Teaches Us

Dr. Bobby"s School for Rhetors ·

2025/09/20

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 defines and criticizes Sophists ✅ The differences between Sophists, philosophers, and rhetoricians ✅

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Learn Research Skills with Spaceballs

Dr. Bobby"s School for Rhetors ·

2025/09/13

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 what we want to know ✅ What happens when research leads us somewhere unexpected ✅ Why flexibility

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18:15

Learn Revision with Clue’s Multiple Endings

Dr. Bobby"s School for Rhetors ·

2025/09/06

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 elements intact ✅ Why revision is about refining ideas, not starting over from scratchBy examining how

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How Counterarguments Work in Return of the Jedi

Dr. Bobby"s School for Rhetors ·

2025/08/30

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 the iconic scene where Obi-Wan explains “a certain point of view,” this lesson dives into how

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Rhetoric 101: Ethos, Logos, Pathos in Ferris Bueller

Dr. Bobby"s School for Rhetors ·

2025/08/23

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 Bueller masterfully uses all three to fake out his parents ✅ Why persuasion is all about anticipating

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Audience Awareness (Casino Royale)

Dr. Bobby"s School for Rhetors ·

2025/08/16

🎭 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 Casino Royale, where James Bond and Vesper Lynd engage in a battle of wits, analyzing each other with sharp

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Dr. Bobby Presents: Great Gatsby Part 5 (F. Scott...

Dr. Bobby"s School for Rhetors ·

2025/08/09

🚗 The Great Gatsby: Part 5 – Tragedy, Truth, and the Green LightIn this episode, we dive into the intense falling action of The Great Gatsby, analyzing the shocking car accident that claims Myrtle Wilson’s life, Gatsby’s tragic devotion to Daisy, and the ultimate fate of our titular character. As Nick Carraway navigates the chaos left behind, we question his reliability as a narrator and explore Fitzgerald’s commentary on wealth, materialism, and the fleeting nature of the American Dream.From

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Dr. Bobby Presents: Great Gatsby Part 4 (F. Scott...

Dr. Bobby"s School for Rhetors ·

2025/08/02

The Great Gatsby: Part 4 - Love, Power, and the PastIn this episode, we dive deep into The Great Gatsby as we analyze Daisy and Gatsby’s relationship, Tom’s suspicions, and the overarching theme of chasing the past. We explore Fitzgerald’s use of symbolism—Daisy’s voice, the heat of summer, and the ever-watching eyes of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg—as well as how Gatsby’s obsession with recreating a lost love mirrors larger literary and even comic book narratives.From Carraway’s unwavering loyalty to

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Dr. Bobby Presents: Great Gatsby Part 3 (F. Scott...

Dr. Bobby"s School for Rhetors ·

2025/07/26

The Great Gatsby: Part 3 | Literary Analysis & ThemesIn this deep dive into The Great Gatsby, we analyze themes of obsession, deception, and the societal divide that shapes Fitzgerald’s novel. Tom Buchanan's distrust of Gatsby mirrors the relentless pursuit of truth seen in Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter, while the symbolism of automobiles foreshadows the dangers of reckless ambition.We explore Gatsby’s self-made identity, the myth vs. reality of his past, and his relentless quest to impress

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Dr. Bobby Presents: Great Gatsby (F. Scott Fitzgerald)

Dr. Bobby"s School for Rhetors ·

2025/07/19

The Great Gatsby: Part 2 - Symbols, Secrets, and Social Divides Description: Welcome back to Part 2 of our deep dive into The Great Gatsby! In this episode, we explore key symbols and character dynamics that shape Fitzgerald's iconic novel. From Daisy Buchanan’s enigmatic persona to the ever-present green light, we uncover the deeper meanings behind Gatsby’s world of wealth, longing, and illusion. 🔹 Daisy Buchanan: Columbo or Clueless? Is Daisy truly oblivious, or is she more self-aware than she

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Dr. Bobby Presents: Great Gatsby Part 1 (F. Scott...

Dr. Bobby"s School for Rhetors ·

2025/07/12

📚 The Great Gatsby: An In-Depth Analysis | Dr. Bobby Hello, literature lovers! I’m Dr. Bobby, "The Best Assistant Professor Who Never Was," and today we’re diving into F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel, The Great Gatsby. In this episode, we explore the introduction of our narrator, Nick Carraway, and his unique perspective on wealth, class, and privilege. We examine the contrasting worlds of West Egg and East Egg, as well as the larger-than-life characters that inhabit them—Tom Buchanan, Daisy

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Dr. Bobby Presents: Frankenstein Part 6 (Mary Shelley)

Dr. Bobby"s School for Rhetors ·

2025/07/05

Welcome to Part 6 of our deep dive into Frankenstein! In this episode, we explore the Creature’s turning point—his descent from hopeful benevolence into vengeful hatred. After saving a human, he is repaid with violence, leading to his resolve to inflict suffering on mankind, much like Anakin Skywalker’s fall to the Dark Side.We also analyze his demand for a companion, Victor’s moral dilemma in creating a second being, and the philosophical implications of free will and fate. As the novel unfolds, we

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Dr. Bobby Presents: Frankenstein Part 5 (Mary Shelley)

Dr. Bobby"s School for Rhetors ·

2025/06/28

Frankenstein: Part 5 | The Creature’s Evolution and the Power of StorytellingIn this episode of our Frankenstein analysis series, we explore the Creature’s deepening understanding of humanity and his tragic realization of his place in the world. As he reads Paradise Lost, he sees parallels between himself, Adam, and Satan—grappling with existential questions that shape his transformation.We discuss how Mary Shelley’s writing intersects with the philosophies of her mother, Mary Wollstonecraft, and

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Dr. Bobby Presents: Frankenstein Part 4 (Mary Shelley)

Dr. Bobby"s School for Rhetors ·

2025/06/21

🔥 Frankenstein: Part 4 – The Creature’s Tale & the Power of Narrative 🔥In this episode, we dive deep into Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, exploring the Creature’s heartbreaking monologue and his plea for understanding. As he compares himself to Adam and Lucifer, we analyze his struggle for identity, acceptance, and justice.📖 Topics Discussed:The Creature’s framing of himself as both Adam and the fallen angelThe use of frame narratives and their persuasive powerThe impact of Othering and

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