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Dead Man Talking is a raw podcast focused on Bob Roberts, a man facing stage four cancer with honesty and humor. In this podcast, Bob invites longtime college friends Jason Janz, Will Galkin, Ellis Murphree, and Josh Darnell to discuss cancer, suffering, death, hope, and faith in an unfiltered dialogue that embraces life’s unpredictability.
The show is a heartfelt exploration of personal struggles and enduring friendships, where hard truths meet genuine laughter. Bob and his friends share their journeys and reflections on what it means to live fully in the face of mortality. This podcast does not offer neat solutions; it instead presents a love letter to life and friendship, inviting listeners to find hope and grace even in the midst of hardship.
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Send a text This episode marks a sobering turn in the Dead Man Talking journey. What begins with familiar humor gradually gives way to a serious conversation as Bob shares a clear medical reality and a decision that carries real cost no matter which path is taken. With limited options on the table, the room grows quiet as everyone wrestles with what it means to choose faithfully when time itself has become part of the equation. Rather than offering easy answers, this conversation stays in the...
Send a text When the Dead Man Talking crew got together in Pennsylvania around Thanksgiving time (2025) we had the opportunity to minister in a few churches. This is the panel discussion from Calvary Baptist in Central PA. This conversation shares a little bit more into the lives of the guys on this podcast. Particularly, Jason Janz shares a powerful reflection on the 14 years he spent waiting for his brother to come out of a coma. To hear more, be sure to follow and subscribe whe...
Send a text At the start of the new year, the crew gets together again to talk about resolutions...rather resignations. The idea of resolutions is pretty common, but we take the liberty to add a spin on things and talk about the idea of resignations. In this episode, we get a framework for crafting your very own resignations as well as hearing some of the resignations that the guys have put together themselves. We also get an updated report on Bob's cancer journey as well as an up...
Send a text Around Thanksgiving 2025, the Dead Man Talking crew met up for a weekend together in Central PA. They spent time together at Camp K, and got the opportunity to present live some of what they have been doing on the podcast. Emmanuel Baptist Church in Mechanicsburg, PA, graciously hosted the DMT crew for a service. Special thanks to the AV team from the church who was able to capture this conversation and Q&A. Some of what was said here was review from previous epi...
Send a text It's the end of the year and the beginning of 2026. Looking back on all that the team has experienced here on Dead Man Talking, we have learned a few things. One of the biggest things that we have realized is that our health matters. We only have one life, so we need to be the best stewards with what God has given. Bob leads the charge and sounds that battle cry, in Cracker Barrel of all places, for the crew to change towards better health habits in the upcoming year. He makes th...
Send a text The Dead Man Talking crew gathered during the week of Thanksgiving in Pennsylvania for a time of retreat and renewal. During the weekend away, we were able to sit down and reflect on the year (and even more specifically, the last five months) and rehearse the ways that Bob's cancer and the responses following have changed each of us. During this episode of reflection, we consider who we were before Bob's big bout with cancer, and how we have all been changed for the good. T...
Send a text Trevor Gearhart, a pastor and long time friend of the guys on the DMT podcast, joins the team as they talk with him about his recent death experience. That's right! Trevor suffered a severe heart attack while driving home from the "gym", drove off the road and crashed into an apartment complex. The emergency team on site had to resuscitate him after being ruled dead for three and a half minutes. Since his "death" experience, Trevor has been shown a lot about what matters in...
Send a text Bob shares an honest and hopeful update on his health and cancer journey. In this conversation, he offers personal insights on what it’s like to walk through cancer—both for those diagnosed and for those walking alongside someone who is. Drawing from his own experience, Bob offers some helpful tips as he and the guys reflect on what has helped him most and what he’s learned about faith, friendship, and resilience along the way. For a solid "Top Ten" things to know and do once the ...
Send a text Just when you would suspect that Bob's cancer situation was as bad as it could get, this week things got much darker and devastating. In this episode, Bob shares an update regarding his cancer. But he also shares some more discouraging news about family and what that means for him and those closest to him. Be sure to listen to the end to find out details that might be of interest in the upcoming DMT meet up in November. You can donate to the ministry of Audra Smith, the Pas...
Send a text Does the feeling of regret have a place in the life of a Christian if they believe in a sovereign God who is all powerful and has determined all that happens. Does regret undermine genuine faith in the Christian God? The DMT crew respond to a very thoughtful question from a listener about the place that regret plays in the life of a Christian. What do we do with feelings regarding the decisions that we have made that led to less than desirable outcomes? How do we justify our feel...
Send a text In this episode of the Dead Man Talking Podcast, the crew is joined by Audra Keefer Smith who the guys have known for decades through college. Audra has suffered a significant amount of loss and brokenness in her lifetime. In the episode, Bob points out that among the many trials she has faced, three significant ones are the loss of a child, the loss of her husband, and being diagnosed with cancer. In the midst of this, God has done a magnificent work in and through her.&nbs...
Send a text 🎙️ Dead Man Talking: Episode Milestone & Gratitude 🎙️ Yesterday I had the joy of sitting down with my friend Jason Janz to record a short but meaningful 14-minute episode of Dead Man Talking. We began by celebrating a milestone I honestly wasn’t sure we’d ever see: twelve episodes. When we started, we didn’t know if this would last past three or four. To be here now is nothing short of grace. Along the way, so many of you have spoken words of encouragement, shared constructive...
Send a text It's hard to talk about sometimes. When a man suffers the pain of loss and despair, grief is real and present whether it's seen or expressed. One of our co-hosts, Ellis Murphree, shares the story of the what it was like to go through the tragic loss of his first wife and what God did in him to set him on course to hope and healing. Beyond that, Murph has embraced his new reality, and has given himself to help others like him in their time of suffering and pain. ...
Send a text The DMT crew is joined by Tara Martindale whose husband Kent passed away in November of 2024 due to a cancer in his brain that was incurable. Tara shares part of their story and the lessons that she learned throughout the process. A friend and pastor of the Tara and Kent, Brian Peterson, joins us on episode as well. He shares his perspective both as a friend of Kent's as well as a witness of their experience. Together, Brian and Tara along with the DMT crew share in the ama...
Send a text We’ve been talking a lot for nine good episodes, and you’ve been listening. All along the way you have been responding, and we’ve been listening too. Now that we have reached Episode 10, we want to pause and engage with your comments and messages and thank God for how he’s using this podcast in your lives. Thank you for being a part of our conversation. It’s made a difference. We look forward to sharing more with you moving forward. You can donate to the ministry of Audra S...
Send a text When we live in a world that is full of comfort and convenience, whether it's one that we have been blessed with or that we have built for ourselves, we live outside reality. Suffering helps bring us back to reality. In this conversation, the guys discuss the down side of not going through suffering and how it can deceive us away from the truth. For more conversations and great thoughts on suffering and Christianity, be sure to check out the rest of the podcast. You can don...
Send a text This second live conversation continues regarding suffering and the value that it brings. Diving deeper into the individual situations of few of the scenarios from these guys lives, the question is raised, "is the suffering worth it?" Is the good that comes from suffering actually better that not suffering at all? If this episode or any of the episodes from this podcast have been meaningful to you in any way, please feel free to drop us a line and share with us how it has h...
Send a text The guys gather together live in Phoenix for this in-person episode. Anyone who has been seriously committed to the Christian faith and church have had to face the challenges of serious trials, heartbreak and disappointment. These guys are no exception. The difficulties that they have encountered has attacked their faith deep and to the heart. In this episode, they give a little glimpse into the struggles of faith that they have had for years and even decades. An...
Send a text What do you say when a friend is going through a hard time -- a time full of the worse pain and suffering? Sometimes we don't know what to say, so we say what sounds good; but is it the best thing? Is it what offers the most comfort? Just because it's found in the Bible, it doesn't mean it needs to be said. Sometimes the best thing we can do is just be quiet and be present. Bob and his friends share moments when they have messed up, when they have been unhelpfully (even hurt...
Send a text You can donate to the ministry of Audra Smith, the Pastor's Widow, by clicking here. Your gifts are greatly appreciated. To learn more about Audra's work, you can find her website here. Also, look for her on Facebook and Instagram. Will you consider giving to help support Bob Roberts and his ministry as he seeks to glorify God along his cancer journey. Any and all gifts are greatly appreciated. You can give here at the Go Fund Me page that was created for him.
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