The BOBcast is a podcast dedicated to Detroit’s future and where crucial conversations and big ideas come to life. Hosted by Bob Riney, President and CEO of Henry Ford Health, The BOBcast tackles seemingly unsolvable challenges, and introduces us to the relentless visionaries driving change. With grit and grace, The BOBcast brings you inside the conversations and ideas shaping Detroit’s future. Subscribe, follow, and share on your favorite podcast channel or YouTube. If you have a suggestion for a topic or guest, email us at bobcast@hfhs.org.
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe BOBcast is a podcast dedicated to Detroit’s future and where crucial conversations and big ideas come to life. Hosted by Bob Riney, President and CEO of Henry Ford Health, The BOBcast tackles seemingly unsolvable challenges, and introduces us to the relentless visionaries driving change.
Recent episodes include "Ryan Maibach: Building The Future of Health in Detroit" (21 October 2026, 15 minutes), "Richard Czuba: 40 Years of Reading Michigan's Political Pulse" (7 October 2026, 15 minutes), and "Regine Beauboeuf: Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers" (23 September 2026, 14 minutes).
The BOBcast publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 16 minutes.
Booking probability for The BOBcast is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The BOBcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The BOBcast's contact route on record: verified email.
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Episode #25
What does it take to build a hospital that will serve Detroit for the next 50 years? In this episode of The BOBcast, Bob Riney sits down with Ryan Maibach, president and CEO of Barton Malow. Ryan represents the fourth...
Episode #24
What if the loudest voices in politics aren't actually the ones that matter? On this episode of The BOBcast, Bob Riney sits down with Richard Czuba, founder of The Glengariff Group and one of Michigan's most respected...
Episode #23
What does it take to become the first woman ever to lead one of North America's most historic border crossings, and why would someone walk away from retirement to do it? On this episode of The BOBcast, host Bob Riney...
Episode #20
What if the most powerful thing a city can build isn't a building at all, but a connection? In this episode of The BOBcast, Bob Riney sits down with Kim Montague, president and CEO of Albert Kahn Associates, and Ryan...
Episode #20
What does it take to make 41 saves in an Olympic gold medal game and what can it teach us about leadership? In this episode of The BOBcast, recorded at the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference, Bob Riney sits down with...
Episode #18
What if the greatest comeback of Kirk Gibson's life had nothing to do with baseball? From iconic World Series moments to a Parkinson's diagnosis that threatened to sideline him, Gibson shares how resilience, purpose...
Episode #17
<p>Sandy Baruah is President & CEO of the Detroit Regional Chamber, and in this episode, he joins Bob for a candid conversation about leadership, relationships and the future of Michigan. Drawing on his experience in...
Episode #16
<p>From small-town Michigan to the global stage, Jeff Daniels has built a career defined by remarkable range, making audiences laugh in "Dumb and Dumber" as much as he moves them in "To Kill a Mockingbird." Despite...
Episode #15
<p>Dr. Rana Awdish is one of Detroit’s most remarkable medical voices, helping redefine what compassionate care looks like at Henry Ford Health and beyond. After surviving a near-fatal medical crisis that took the life...
Episode #14
<p>What happens when one of the nation’s most influential physician leaders becomes a patient himself? In this powerful episode of The BOBcast, Bob Riney sits down with Dr. Bobby Mukkamala, President of the American...
Episode #13
<p>What happens when a Detroit legend never forgets his roots? In this episode of The BOBcast, Bob sits down with Jalen Rose, a native of Northwest Detroit and former NBA star, to uncover the courage behind Rose’s...
Episode #12
<p>What separates those who dream of change from those who make it happen? And how can personal tragedy become a catalyst for progress? In this episode of The BOBcast, Bob sits down with Dan Gilbert, founder and...
Episode #11
<p>Keith Bynum didn't just move to Detroit – he was remade by it. In this episode of The BOBcast, Bob sits down with the star of HGTV's Bargain Block to hear about triumphs, heartbreaks and humbling moments that...
Episode #10
<p>What drives a champion once the trophies are won? For Kris Draper, it’s a deep passion for Detroit Red Wings hockey and the city that became his home. In this episode of The BOBcast, Bob sits down with the four-time...
Episode #9
<p>What does it take to shape a city’s future while honoring its roots? In this episode of The BOBcast, Bob Riney sits down with Eric Larson, CEO of the Downtown Detroit Partnership, for a real conversation about the...
Episode #8
<p>What do solar policy, Thanksgiving parades, and custom ceramics have in common? In this episode you’ll meet Rachel Stewart, President and CEO of Gardner White, who’s shaking up the furniture world and having a blast...
Episode #7
<p>Gary Torgow could have built a successful career in law, but he knew he was meant for a different path. The Chairman of Huntington National Bank and a Detroit native, Gary has never forgotten where he came from –...
Episode #6
<p>What happens when you mix a top-tier surgeon, a NASA innovator, and a Detroit-born tinkerer with big dreams? You get Dr. Scott Dulchavsky - CEO of the Henry Ford Innovation Institute and a true original. From solving...
Episode #5
<p>Communities don’t change by magic — they transform when leaders listen before they act. As President and CEO of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Nicole Sherard-Freeman knows that true impact doesn’t...
Episode #4
<p>As president of Michigan State University, Dr. Kevin Guskiewicz is shaping the future of one of the nation's top research institutions - helping students excel, attracting the best talent, and expanding MSU's impact...
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