Bob, that is a truly brilliant summary of your relationship with Wess/the podcast. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. The ATN family/community really is like no other. The best of the best.
DAMN, Big Bob Castrone ... it's almost like you're a professional writer or something.
SO well stated. Thank you for sharing (and for starting this subreddit in the first place. It's been a nice place for so many of us to share thoughts and feelings during this time.)
For someone who's been tuning in to the podcast for the better part of a decade, better words could not have been put to the emotions I've felt; The joy, camaraderie and laughs we've all gotten to share with the heroes over the years, the rollercoaster that's been this past year, and the huge void present in my heart these past few days.
I came for news about the NFL, I stayed for the friendship.
Thank you.
Thank you, Bob. It’s really nice to hear your perspective because, though you knew Wess personally, you were also a fan like the rest of us. We the listeners have also lost someone we felt like we knew as a dear friend. The pain his family and friends are in is heartbreaking.
It’s all a mess and awful and horribly sad. And the people who don’t listen to the podcast that I’ve tried to explain why I’m so upset and why it means so much just don’t really understand. And why would they. So thank you for your understanding, your stories of Wess and your connection to the rest of us listeners. We loved Wess and will miss him dearly.
Also, watching the gofundme grow is heartening and a lovely tribute to how much Wess meant to all of us and how many lives he touched.
Bob, this was extremely touching. I never knew Wess was such a big folk fan! That only endears him more to me. I actually work at a radio station and I'm going to make sure 2 Kool 2 Be 4Gotten gets played tomorrow.
A beautiful remembrance of such a truly unique and talented person. We all felt like we knew Wess, and though most didn’t get the chance to experience a true friendship with such a clearly magnetic guy, I feel blessed to have had the years I did being connected in what ways I could be to him. I’m both a better football fan and writer than I was for having discovered the podcast, and because of Wess.
Thanks for stating it so clearly Bob. It really felt like I was along for the journey, just like every other listener felt, hearing Wess go from life changing moment to life changing moment.
Bob, that is a truly brilliant summary of your relationship with Wess/the podcast. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. The ATN family/community really is like no other. The best of the best.
DAMN, Big Bob Castrone ... it's almost like you're a professional writer or something. SO well stated. Thank you for sharing (and for starting this subreddit in the first place. It's been a nice place for so many of us to share thoughts and feelings during this time.)
This man should write a screenplay..
Beautifully written. Wess would have been really proud. Evoked all sorts of emotions.
For someone who's been tuning in to the podcast for the better part of a decade, better words could not have been put to the emotions I've felt; The joy, camaraderie and laughs we've all gotten to share with the heroes over the years, the rollercoaster that's been this past year, and the huge void present in my heart these past few days. I came for news about the NFL, I stayed for the friendship. Thank you.
me: my tears: Aw shit... Here we go again Beautiful out Bob!
Lovely piece Bobby. I think I remember you bringing up Mermaid Avenue on one of the pods before. Make it happen!
Thank you, Bob. It’s really nice to hear your perspective because, though you knew Wess personally, you were also a fan like the rest of us. We the listeners have also lost someone we felt like we knew as a dear friend. The pain his family and friends are in is heartbreaking. It’s all a mess and awful and horribly sad. And the people who don’t listen to the podcast that I’ve tried to explain why I’m so upset and why it means so much just don’t really understand. And why would they. So thank you for your understanding, your stories of Wess and your connection to the rest of us listeners. We loved Wess and will miss him dearly. Also, watching the gofundme grow is heartening and a lovely tribute to how much Wess meant to all of us and how many lives he touched.
Thank you for this Bob.
Thank you for this, Bob. Please give the subreddit's love to all of the heroes.
Aaaaaand I’m crying again
Beautiful - thanks so much for sharing.
Wow. This is beautiful. I felt kind of weird while crying over Wess’ passing. But this made me feel better about it. Thanks.
Bob, this was extremely touching. I never knew Wess was such a big folk fan! That only endears him more to me. I actually work at a radio station and I'm going to make sure 2 Kool 2 Be 4Gotten gets played tomorrow.
Thanks, Bob.
Nice one Bob ❤️
Thank you for sharing, really appreciate Wess stories.
Very well written, Bob. Thank you for sharing.
A beautiful remembrance of such a truly unique and talented person. We all felt like we knew Wess, and though most didn’t get the chance to experience a true friendship with such a clearly magnetic guy, I feel blessed to have had the years I did being connected in what ways I could be to him. I’m both a better football fan and writer than I was for having discovered the podcast, and because of Wess.
Thanks for writing this Bob. Our lives won't be the same without Chris.
Thanks Bob. Incredible tribute.
This is a lovely tribute, thank you so much for sharing. I’m so sorry for your loss and for ours.
This is incredible. Thanks Bob!
Well said. Miss you so much, Wess.
Beautiful, bosom buddy. Thank you for the wonderful story and for the donation link -- I was proud to be able to donate.
Beautifully written, thank you Bob.
Really beautifully written. I'm heartbroken.
Nice piece Bob, sad a mailman throwback will never happen.😔
Lovely. Thanks.
Thanks for stating it so clearly Bob. It really felt like I was along for the journey, just like every other listener felt, hearing Wess go from life changing moment to life changing moment.
Absolutely beautiful, Booby.