Bob Crawford

SiriusXM Guest Host

Bob Crawford is a founding member of the Grammy-nominated band the Avett Brothers, and cohost for The Road to Now history podcast which airs weekends on SiriusXm POTUS Channel. In 2023, He launched “Founding Son: John Quincy’s America” a narrative history podcast featuring the voice of Patrick Warburton, Nick Offerman, and Grey DeLisle. However, Bob does not just play historian: in 2020, he earned a Master of Arts in History and has spent countless hours reading history books in tour buses throughout the country. More important than his passion for music and history is his dedication to raising awareness about pediatric cancer. Bob and his wife Melanie, are co-managing partners for the Press On fund, an organization that seeks to fund less toxic treatments for childhood cancer. It’s a personal cause as Bob’s daughter, Hallie is a three-time cancer survivor.

Beginning July 2nd Bob will launch a new history podcast series called American History Hotline.

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