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The Essays with Dumb Old Bob

Spend some time with Dumb Old Bob, using The Essays as your gateway to insightful nonfiction brought to you by the one and only storyteller, Bob Hocking. Join Bob as he unveils his unique observations of the world, setting off on inspiring and thoughtful journeys within every episode. Brought to you by Parkside - Backpack Productions and Backpackville, the vibrant online community for Bob’s writing, stories, podcasts and more. Stay tuned for upcoming episodes, projects and announcements, where Bob

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11:51

It’s yours and The Wave - Season Three Episode Two

The Essays with Dumb Old Bob ·

2025/09/01

Featuring the essays "It’s yours" and "The wave"For more, visit the In My Backpack website at www.inmybackpack.com

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17:04

National Buy Bob's Book Day, 99-cents for a snowball...

The Essays with Dumb Old Bob ·

2025/08/26

The fifth bonus episode, featuring the 2025 National Buy Bob's Book Day and the essays "99-cents for a snowball" and "A walk in the rain".For more, visit the In My Backpack website at www.inmybackpack.com

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12:37

Because there’s an answer and When whiskey just won’t...

The Essays with Dumb Old Bob ·

2025/08/25

Featuring the essays "Because there’s an answer" and "When whiskey just won’t do"For more, visit the In My Backpack website at www.inmybackpack.com

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15:56

Get the plus out of here and Why I don’t try new...

The Essays with Dumb Old Bob ·

2025/08/25

Featuring the essays "Get the plus out of here" and "Why I don’t try new things"For more, visit the In My Backpack website at www.inmybackpack.com

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13:27

Two brush turkeys walk onto a beach… and I can’t...

The Essays with Dumb Old Bob ·

2025/08/18

Featuring the essays "Two brush turkeys walk onto a beach…" and "I can’t imagine the need", this episode draws from the works of the A Parkside View newsletterFor more, visit the In My Backpack website at www.inmybackpack.com

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11:34

Wrong answers only and A million miles behind me -...

The Essays with Dumb Old Bob ·

2025/08/18

Featuring the essays "Wrong answers only" and "A million miles behind me"For more, visit the In My Backpack website at www.inmybackpack.com

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13:51

The Mount Rushmore of Mount Rushmores and From where...

The Essays with Dumb Old Bob ·

2025/08/11

Featuring the essays "The Mount Rushmore of Mount Rushmores" and "From where you are to where you need to be"For more, visit the In My Backpack website at www.inmybackpack.com

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13:47

The problems begin when you have to prove the chicken...

The Essays with Dumb Old Bob ·

2025/08/11

Featuring the essays "The problems begin when you have to prove the chicken salad is made with chicken" and "The butter doesn’t melt"For more, visit the In My Backpack website at www.inmybackpack.com

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10:42

Return of the toys and Every so often, we all need a...

The Essays with Dumb Old Bob ·

2025/08/04

Featuring the essays "Return of the toys" and "Every so often, we all need a little fruit punch soda"For more, visit the In My Backpack website at www.inmybackpack.com

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19:46

The cookie crumbled (finally) and Buttcrack of Dan -...

The Essays with Dumb Old Bob ·

2025/08/04

Featuring the essays "The cookie crumbled (finally)" and "Buttcrack of Dan", this episode draws from the works of the A Parkside View newsletterFor more, visit the In My Backpack website at www.inmybackpack.com

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14:30

That neighbor and When a small town has it made -...

The Essays with Dumb Old Bob ·

2025/07/01

Featuring the essays "That neighbor" and "That neighbor"For more, visit the In My Backpack website at www.inmybackpack.com

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13:55

The incredible shrinking expectation and What I...

The Essays with Dumb Old Bob ·

2025/06/30

Featuring the essays "The incredible shrinking expectation" and "What I really need is a camera in the front"For more, visit the In My Backpack website at www.inmybackpack.com

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14:33

Convenience store inconveniences and Blistex around...

The Essays with Dumb Old Bob ·

2025/06/16

Featuring the essays "Convenience store inconveniences" and "Blistex around the world"For more, visit the In My Backpack website at www.inmybackpack.com

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12:06

Welcome to the neighborhood, mister bunny and Pizza...

The Essays with Dumb Old Bob ·

2025/06/09

Featuring the essays "Welcome to the neighborhood, mister bunny" and "Pizza Hut for the dinosaurs"For more, visit the In My Backpack website at www.inmybackpack.com

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12:18

How secure is security when we can bypass it for...

The Essays with Dumb Old Bob ·

2025/06/02

Featuring the essays "How secure is security when we can bypass it for convenience?" and "Is a flip-flop injury a sign of old age?", this episode draws from the works of the A Parkside View newsletterFor more, visit the In My Backpack website at www.inmybackpack.com

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11:54

Information and Look up in the sky - Bonus Episode...

The Essays with Dumb Old Bob ·

2025/05/20

The fourth bonus episode, featuring information about upcoming events, and the essay "Look up in the sky".For more, visit the In My Backpack website at www.inmybackpack.com

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14:07

All the safety in the world (doesn't help stupid) and...

The Essays with Dumb Old Bob ·

2025/04/21

Featuring the essays "All the safety in the world (doesn't help stupid)" and "Keepers of time"For more, visit the In My Backpack website at www.inmybackpack.com

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10:17

The uprising and Not a Peep - Season Two Episode...

The Essays with Dumb Old Bob ·

2025/04/14

Featuring the essays "The uprising" and "Not a Peep"For more, visit the In My Backpack website at www.inmybackpack.com

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12:26

Rocks have no memory and Has this person lost it -...

The Essays with Dumb Old Bob ·

2025/04/07

Featuring the essays "Rocks have no memory" and "Has this person lost it"For more, visit the In My Backpack website at www.inmybackpack.com

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16:42

A parkside view and Sunset - Season Two Episode Eleven

The Essays with Dumb Old Bob ·

2025/03/31

Featuring the essays "A parkside view" and "Sunset"For more, visit the In My Backpack website at www.inmybackpack.com

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