From phone call rejections in quick succession to a one-minute explanation of short-selling, there isn’t an ounce of hesitation as Robby dives into his podcast: The Most Interesting Five Minutes of Your Day. 

I stumbled across Robby after he appeared in a JZ0 YouTube video, and I proceeded to investigate the podcast despite how polar opposite his personality seemed from mine. From my initial impression of the Boston University student, he was spontaneous, eccentric, and humorous; meanwhile, I tend to be more organized, diligent, and reserved.

Nonetheless, I took a leap of faith, and without a second to spare, I was transported to him greeting me to his podcast followed by intro music that seems fitting for a fifth-grade boy who just discovered how to make his own content. All these aspects seemed spot-on with my initial impression of his personality, and I was excited to tag along to an exhilarating five minutes of Robby. 

With Robby’s enthusiastic personality, he has the ability to make even the most average, everyday event sound exciting. It’s difficult to describe exactly what content is covered because each episode is completely different and random. 

I can say, without a doubt, that Robby fulfilled his promise of fast-paced entertainment. He doesn’t waste a second and keeps his audience engaged with an endless stream of shower thoughts. Even the interviews fly by like a brief, yet important, passing thought. 

I’ve never experienced entertainment so chaotic and surprisingly organized at the same time. After just one episode, I am left baffled at the fact that all of the information was delivered with such brevity. At some moments, I wasn’t sure if I should be laughing or concerned, but I soon learned to love the unique nature of this podcast.

During one episode, Robby explains his reasoning behind why three is his favorite number. This creative host is able to turn one of the most boring facts into a hilarious segment of a podcast he is clearly very passionate about. This college kid’s perspective on life may only appeal to a small age range, but it is certainly a masterpiece to all those looking to appreciate it.

Another of my favorite moments includes Robby’s acapella rendition of the “Jump” by Van Halen. The audio that filtered through my phone’s speakers is too comedic to describe, so I’ll simply say that his apology to his roommates who had to listen to the recording process was the cherry on top.

In addition, the editing in this podcast is phenomenal. With an abundance of voiceovers and random audio clips that weave effortlessly together, I can only imagine the amount of time that goes into creating even a 5-minute episode.

Overall, I was completely surprised to enjoy a podcast that seemed so out of bounds from my ordinary entertainment circle. There are only 18 episodes at the moment, but I look forward to what Robby has in store for the next installment of The Most Interesting Five Minutes of Your Day.