RAANAP 279C: Rob & Akiva Give Even More Life Advice

Rob Cesternino (@robcesternino) and Akiva Wienerkur (@keev26) need a podcast and every week, Rob and Akiva spin a wheel of listener-submitted podcast ideas, and whatever the wheel lands on is what they podcast about next. This week, Rob and Akiva give even more life advice.

Rob Cesternino and Akiva Wienerkur return with the final installment of their life advice trilogy in episode 279C of “Rob and Akiva Need a Podcast.” This episode is packed with listener questions, ranging from relationship dilemmas to career decisions, as the hosts offer their unique perspectives and humor.

The episode kicks off with an update from Jane, who took a promotion to manage a chaotic team at work. Despite initial challenges, including a surprise visit from the former manager, Jane is determined to make her mark. Rob and Akiva discuss strategies for handling difficult work environments and the importance of asserting oneself in a new role.

Listeners also hear from Sheila, who is frustrated with her boyfriend’s obsession with football. Rob and Akiva advise her to ride out the season and reassess the relationship afterward, highlighting the importance of communication and compromise in partnerships.

The hosts tackle a variety of other topics, including the best age gap between children, the merits of prenuptial agreements, and whether it’s too soon to get engaged after six months of dating. They emphasize the importance of personal readiness and open communication in making these life decisions.

Rob and Akiva discuss:

• Jane’s bold move to take on a challenging managerial role and the unexpected hurdles she faces


• Sheila’s struggle with her boyfriend’s football obsession and the advice to wait until the season ends


• Discussion on the ideal age gap between siblings and its impact on family dynamics


• The debate over prenuptial agreements and their role in protecting personal assets


• Insights into the timing of engagements and the importance of personal readiness

As the episode wraps up, Rob and Akiva prepare to spin the wheel for their next podcast adventure, leaving listeners eager to see what comes next. Will they dive into the world of pawn shop TV shows or explore another intriguing topic? Tune in to find out and gain valuable insights from their engaging discussions.

For the link to the spreadsheet that Rob and Akiva use to compile ideas, check it all out here: Rob and Akiva Need a Spreadsheet (compiled by the great Will from America).

To submit an idea for a future episode of “Rob and Akiva Need a Podcast” to be discussed on the mailbag, submit it on this form: Rob and Akiva’s Mailbag Form.

Past Episodes of Rob & Akiva Need a Podcast

1. Rob & Akiva Need a Podcast #1: Perfect Strangers | Season 3, Episode 7 Recap – August 18, 2018


2. Rob & Akiva Need a Podcast #2: Calling Patriots at Jets in Madden – August 25, 2018


3. Rob & Akiva Need a Podcast #3: Watching Music Videos from 80’s, 90’s & Today – September 1, 2018


4. Rob & Akiva Need a Podcast #4: Top 10 or Trash? – September 8, 2018


5. Rob & Akiva Need a Podcast #5: All About May 22, 1998 – September 22, 2018


6. Rob & Akiva Need a Podcast #6: Wife Swap Quiz – October 12, 2018


7. Rob & Akiva Need a Podcast #7: Watching “Leprechaun” – October 20, 2018


8. Rob & Akiva Need a Podcast #8: Doing it “Backwards” – November 3, 2018


9. Rob & Akiva Need a Podcast #9: Your Tweets are Trash – November 10, 2018


10. Rob & Akiva Need a Podcast #10: Dad Advice Know-It-Alls – November 16, 2018


11. Rob & Akiva Need a Podcast #11: The Wizarding World of Rob & Akiva– November 22, 2018


12. Rob & Akiva Need a Podcast #12: TV’s Greatest Characters Play Survivor – November 30, 2018


13. Rob & Akiva Need a Podcast #13: Dinosaurs | Season 3, Episode 7 Recap – December 8, 2018


14. Rob & Akiva Need a Podcast #14: Kids Shows are Trash – December 14, 2018


15. Rob & Akiva Need a Podcast #15: Explaining STAR WARS to Akiva – December 23, 2018


16. Rob & Akiva Need a Podcast #16: Judging Judy – December 31, 2018


17. Rob & Akiva Need a Podcast #17: Pranking the Listeners – January 6, 2019


18. Rob & Akiva Need a Podcast #18: I Can’t Believe It’s Just Banter! – January 10, 2019


19. Rob & Akiva Need a Podcast #19: Conspirapod – January 18, 2019


20. Rob & Akiva Need a Podcast #20: Saved By the Bell | Season 3, Episode 7 Recap  – January 26, 2019


21. Rob & Akiva Need a Podcast #21: The RHAPchelor  – February 2, 2019


22. Rob & Akiva Need a Podcast #22: All About March 11, 1995 – February 9, 2019


23. Rob & Akiva Need a Podcast #23: Are Rob & Akiva Smarter than a Listener? – February 16, 2019


24. Rob & Akiva Need a Podcast #24: Millennial Bootcamp – February 24, 2019


25. Rob & Akiva Need a Podcast #25: Idea Bracket – March 3, 2019


26. Rob & Akiva Need a Podcast #26: Akiva’s Mystery E