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This episode is a collaboration between Carlos of Beer Experience 360 and Bobby’s Podcast. It’s a long one! More quarantine talk and great beer! DOWNLOAD HERE
Bobby Franko has an exclusive message from President Trump. Trump has an interesting theory on how to beat Coronavirus. Take a listen DOWNLOAD HERE
Bobby Franko talks about quarantine life, haircuts and shares the story of his first time ever on a comedy stage. Here we go! DOWNLOAD HERE
With everyone on quarantine, Rob F Switch is releasing this mix for everyone. Hope it brightens up your day. DOWNLOAD HERE
I celebrated another birthday this year and turned – well, never mind how old I am. I was very fortunate to receive a surprise gift in the mail from one of our LMH users, Key Glyph, who has been diligently working to bring mixtapes of our old episodes to current LMH fans. For those that […]
FISTICUTS Episode 5 is up. Comedian Johnny Roque stops by to talk about relationships, name changes, backyard comedy and starting a comedy career in LA. Download now! DOWNLOAD HERE
Comedian Jacob Sirof stops by to chat about pro wrestling, World Cup soccer, and hood fireworks. This episode is special because comedian Kris Tinkle was in town so I gave him a mic so he could chat with (incite) Jacob. DOWNLOAD HERE
Danny Acosta, MMA Journalist/Comedian, stops by to talk Ronda Rousey, Pro Wrestling & Chapo Guzman. Danny has been working as a journalist for years and it’s great to talk MMA with someone who is actually in the industry. Download here
Roberto interviews nationally touring comedian Tyler Boeh in this episode. They discuss the World MMA awards, babies and ball shaving concerns. Download Here
Lots of interesting types of guys hang around the barbershop. Carlos is a homeless magician/shaman/flute player. He sweeps the front of the shop every morning and tells amazing stories which make no sense at all. He plays his flute every once in a while and I decided to make a few requests.
The inaugural episode of the Fisticuts Podcast. Roberto interviews comedian and “Yo Mama” joke champion, Miguel Fierro. They talk about whales, comedy, mma and yo mama! Download Here
Well, it looks like I couldn’t stay awake from the mic for too long. I have embarked on my latest project – a podcast where I interview comedians while giving them haircuts. It’s an idea I got from comedian Tony Camin who’s hair I cut while I was performing with him in San Francisco last […]
LMH Users, Some of you are seeing this for the 1st time and are probably wondering who Roberto Villalobos is and wondering what happened to ol’ Rob F. Switch. Well they (we) are both the same person and I’m glad you clicked on the link to find out more about me. The podcast is over […]
I just bought these rabbits. I gave one a faux hawk. He is the coolest rabbit in the house. Wait, I can’t tell if it’s a boy or girl yet. It is the coolest bunny in the house.
Well, I finally completed the 1500 hour program at my barber college. I couldn’t be more thrilled but I was disappointed when I found out that graduation means a certificate is handed to you and you go back to work preparing for the state board exam. When I graduated from SF State, I was very […]
This was a dog I once had. I bought an old set of Oster animal clippers from the 1950’s to practice on her. I used to love cutting her fur and she eventually got used to the sound of the clipper. If you have a dog, you should learn to groom them – especially if […]
Last February, I posted a pic of a show I was on when I moved to LA in 2007. The show was called HOT GUYS THAT COOK. You can read that post HERE. After much digging around, I finally found the link buried on the Style Network website. Here now is my segment in case […]
I recently attended a seminar entitled “The $500 Shave” held in Buena Park, CA. The class was led by celebrity barber John Mosley who is referred to as “The Popular Nobody.” The class was a great resource in educating barbers in the technical and business side of the shaving industry. With straight razor shaving and […]
Mike Shields frequently comes in to our school for a shave. I remember Mike stopping by during my first week last year. One thing that can be said with absolute certainty is that Mike has a tough beard. The hairs are coarse and can, at times, resemble a steel brush. Over the course of the […]
When our school was shut down last August, I was upset not only because I wasn’t learning & accumulating hours, but also because of some of the people I would not see anymore. When I started the program I noticed some clients would walk into the shop and request certain student barbers. I thought that […]
I went to lunch recently with a friend of mine. He suggested Korean BBQ and since I haven’t been to Korean BBQ for a couple of years I was more than happy to go. I noticed tongs in the bathroom when I went to wash my hands. I thought their placement next to the toilet […]
Unfortunately, our school was temporarily shut down in August of 2012. The school was shut down because of “paperwork” issues and when I called the organization that was in charge, they informed me that it would be about 6 months until they opened. It was unexpected and really screwed up the plans I had for […]
The Legacy Music Dance Party is the hottest new video game music dance party show. With hosts Brent Weinbach and Rob F., this episode features music from Blaster Master (NES), Secret of Mana (SNES), and Gunstar Heroes (Genesis). NOTE: The crowd in this video really is actually dancing to the music in the video.
What kind of mutant inspired this mma company’s logo? I can think of a few different ways they could have used hands to illustrate MMA. Gang members are more resourceful with their hand signs than this Chernobyl-esque logo will ever be.
After watching last nights VP debate, I am definitely voting for the man who clearly studied the great masters of speech and communication. Who says you can’t learn anything from pro wrestling?
Our show got a nice write up this past weekend. I really like their description of my character: “…Rob Martinez … chilling as “The Oracle.” Read the full review HERE! If you haven’t seen the show yet, get your tix now!
I was a part of the final Purple Onion show in SF this past Monday. It was truly a great show and although I’m sad to see it go, I was happy to celebrate one last time. Check out the video from SF Channel 7 news. I didn’t even know they would be covering the […]
The legendary Purple Onion’s building has been sold and the club is closing. It is being sent off in style and I will be a part of this doing a set in a marathon of laughs. It will be taped for posterity, and both comics and audience must adhere to a dress code for ambiance! […]
Straight Razors. You’ve seen them in movies, legit barbershops and if you’ve been following this blog, you know I’m a passionate collector/user. You’ve told yourself you would learn to use one – someday. Well, friend, that day is here. I have for you a reconditioned vintage straight razor from H. BOKER & CO. This razor […]
I made this video in 2011. I figure now is a good time to release it. Meet “Arthur” and his cop bike.
Straight Razors. You’ve seen them in movies, legit barbershops and if you’ve been following this blog, you know I’m a passionate collector/user. You’ve told yourself you would learn to use one – someday. Well, friend, that day is here. I have for you a reconditioned vintage straight razor from the SHUMATE RAZOR COMPANY. What is […]
I’ve decided to change the format of this blog. Instead of logging in every day (it was getting too hard and interesting things don’t happen every day), I’ve decided to update the blog by date. Meaning, I’ll post relevant info and updated hours as the time goes along. I’ve been busy with 2 jobs, a […]
I will be hosting the comedy show at Cobb’s Comedy Club on August 8, 2012. It’s a benefit Marc Maron from the WTF Podcast and Arj Barker from HBO’s Flight of The Conchords perform to support the ACC Animal Shelter in SF! Warming up the show are 3 of our favorite animal-loving Bay Area comedians, […]
One of the great advantages of going to barber school is that I can get my hair cut whenever I like. There are plenty of barbers and we’ve all got nothing but time on our hands so it’s easy to get a haircut or a shave whenever I am in need of a trim. I […]
I took a week off from school to head back to the Bay Area for some gigs. I was happy to go back to perform comedy but I am starting to get bothered when I miss school. While I was up there, I got to give my musician friend Tom Rhodes a buzz cut. His […]
I had a client come in for a shave with a very tough beard. I’ve seen steel brushes that were softer than the hair on this man’s face. He warned me that the hair was tough so I proceeded with caution. I encountered problems when it felt like my razor hit a wall. One of […]
I’ve been busy with work and school again so it’s been challenging to come up with entries to write. My good friend and fellow comedian Kevin Shea let me cut his hair outside of class. Kevin is Korean and let me just say Asian hair is the hardest hair to cut. He was very skeptical […]
1,330 hours left. The past few days have been busy. I got to a point where I thought I understood some haircut fundamentals but a client came in and asked for a haircut that I just couldn’t figure out. When someone’s hair grows in different directions it throws me off. I guess frustrated is the […]
I entered a video contest to be the cornerman of MMA fighter, Bob Sapp. The man is called “The Beast” and with good reason. He is a behemoth of a human being who fought in the early 2000’s in the PRIDE Fighting Championships. Lots of people hate the man because some of his fights may […]
It was a pretty slow day today. I did some bookwork and got to shave one client. Took me about 40 minutes. No nicks and only two spots I missed. Some of the barbers had fun posting this sign on each other’s backs. It will never get old. 1,350 hours to go.
I had to take a break from posting after my last few days of school because I had a couple of out of town comedy gigs as well as new job training. I have a never ending pile of bills so when jobs come my way, everything else takes a back seat. I had to […]
I haven’t written much about book work but that is something that we are being taught (it’s not exactly the most exciting stuff to write about). Currently, we are learning about chemical hair treatments – perms, straightening, etc. It’s getting technical, with descriptions of molecule changes in the hair and diagrams with complex figures. It’s […]
I got to work on a taper today and it didn’t end up being a 1 fade (see earlier posts). Angel asked for a taper and he guided me through the process. Although he uses Wahl Seniors clippers and I use Andis Masters, we were able to work through it to give him a decent […]
Whenever I yawn, my eyes water. A lot. It gets to the point where people offer me tissues and/or hugs. On a recent podcast recording, I couldn’t help but yawn during Brent Weinbach’s story about delivering a pizza to Kirsten Dunst. My tears couldn’t have come at a more inopportune moment. Check it out:
My brother-in-law Jeff came to the school for a cut and a shave. He’s an excellent chef and he has been more than supportive of my decision to attend barber college. He was all too happy to come on down to be a model. Now, let me just say his haircut looks good. It’s a […]
I let another student shave my face today and it was – rough. My face is really busted and I anticipate it will be sensitive tomorrow. It was for a good cause because this student needs some work with the blade. I got nicked a few times but I know exactly why. I used to […]
In an earlier post I wrote about a retired barber that sold me some of his used equipment for a cheap price. One of the clippers he sold me is a possession I prize very much – the OSTER 76. At the time, I had no idea that it requires maintenance. One of the instructors […]
Day 11 & 12 are combined because I’ve been working on a few other projects keeping me busy. It was a bit slow in the past couple of days as far as people coming in for haircuts. One of the other students took a break and artistically upgraded his mannequin with a ballpoint pen. I […]
A guy came in to the class today with 5 special needs kids that needed cuts. The kid that sat in my chair seemed to be very happy to be there but he also had the habit of moving around every 10 seconds or so. His movements presented an interesting challenge but I was up […]
I performed another straight razor shave this afternoon. The process went much quicker than the 1st time but I missed technical details (positioning of towels, changed the order of the strokes) and I nicked him. It actually didn’t hurt him or bleed badly but the fact of the matter is that I did nick him. […]
Today was free haircut day on the school campus. That’s right, for absolutely $0, you could have had your hair cut by an aspiring barber (you still can, it’s free haircuts between 1-4 every Monday.) I got to class a little later than I would have liked so I could not set up a station […]
Well, it finally happened. Today was the first time I cut someone’s hair other than my own. To be completely honest, I have cut friends hair but it was nothing more than a buzz cut with some very cheap clippers but today someone actually requested a certain type of cut and paid money for […]
Today, I got shaved for the 1st time in my life by another person. Actually, a surgeon did shave my pube region when I got appendicitis, but I don’t think that really counts. Today’s shave was an interesting experience and one that is very necessary if I expect to be a decent barber. You see, […]
I spent another day hitting the books today. I finished up the chapter on shampooing and conditioning so if you are interested in a scalp massage and shampoo, I am your man. I started another chapter on the history of barbering and learned some pretty cool things. I learned about how far back males are […]
I performed a straight razor shave on someone other than myself for the 1st time today. Not too bad for the 4th day in. I was told maybe I should practice on balloons but I would much rather jump into it and work on an actual person. As you may or may not know, I […]
I walked into class today with the intention of starting the academic side of Barbering. In order to take the state mandated test, I have to pass the course first. That means I have to go through the textbook and take the notes and pass the exams. When I graduated college, I was extremely happy, […]
I decided to volunteer my hair for practice today. While some might think such a move to be insane, I was more than happy to offer up my locks in the name of barbery. I met a fellow student barber on Day 1 who is an aspiring barber who has cut hair for quite some […]
I’ve always had a fascination with barbers and barbershops and when you really think about it you have to ask yourself – what guy hasn’t? The big leather seats, the sports on television, the checkered floor, and the classic barber pole all conjure images of a better time when a man could visit the local […]
Foxie, the resident dog at The Legacy Music Hour headquarters has a little fun during the recording of a recent podcast episode in this video. She’s a good sport about the podcast recording (sometimes taking up to 3 hours) but she has to find ways to entertain herself. The music is kind of fitting with […]
Brent Weinbach and I have had a long running argument about who is better at Street Fighter II. Of course we each think that we are the superior player but I think my training proved too much for Brent. We’re talking countless hours at the arcade, countless hours on the SEGA Genesis console and countless […]
I was driving down the 5 freeway today and I saw two men on a motorcycle. Save your guffaws because you have to consider their situation. Maybe the guy on the back is stranded and needs a lift home. Or maybe the guy on the back is learning how to ride a motorcycle for the […]
I saw this commercial on television recently and it caught my attention: It’s visually a great commercial and I think Gillette will sell a ton of these new razors on top of the razors they already sell but I will never again use a cartridge based razor. I have shaved with a straight razor since […]
Diego Sanchez has always been somewhat of a loose cannon. From his drunken rants at the MMA Awards to his YES! cartwheels, the man always keeps you wondering what he will do next. His latest bout on FUEL did not disappoint as Sanchez walked out with a crucifix in his right hand while he appeared […]
The 14th of February is now upon us and hopefully you’ve already gone through the trouble of getting flowers or making the reservations at that special restaurant. What’s that? Still don’t have anything? Well, The Legacy Music Hour has you covered with this special Valentine’s sexy video. Your honey will groove to the sounds of […]
Last year I was introduced to an app on Facebook called Smurfs & Co. The point of this app is to build a Smurf village and make it habitable for your Smurf brothers and sisters. You accomplish this by chopping weeds and building a wide range of buildings – cottages, gyms, bakeries, etc. The one […]
By now many of you have already seen the YouTube videos SHIT ____ SAY where the blank is filled in with an infinite number of things. My buddy Tyler Boeh and I recently made a video of our own. Check it out:
I am part of a podcast called the Legacy Music Hour and our latest is episode is up. Check it out here. The focus of this week’s show is music from racing games. As a teenager, I only played one game – ROAD RASH. I frequently try to crow bar music from this game into […]
I moved to LA in 2007 and I saw a casting notice for a show on the Style Network called HOT GUYS WHO COOK. It takes a lot of confidence to read that and say “Hey I’m hot and I make a pretty good stew. I think I should send them an email.” Well, I […]
I was recently working a temp job and took a lunch break outside in front of the building. I pulled out the book I was currently reading when I was approached by co-workers who inquired what book was in my hands. “Just a guide to executive management,” I quipped as I held up my book. […]
“The Biggest Loser” is such a success, that many corporations have their own weight loss competitions every year. I even entered such a competition on 2 separate occasions at an old day job. Now, I was told that anyone could enter and I had my reservations at first. I didn’t really need to lose weight. […]
I was recently on the Sal & Angelo podcast in SF and fellow comedian Sal Calanni brought up an incident that happened to me early on in my stand up career. It involved poorly written piss/shit jokes and two very irate professional football players. Have a listen to the interview here. I haven’t told that […]
This was an Xmas gift that I just started using. Produces coffee better than any chain could.
Tyler Boeh & I are big MMA fans and we shot this video at the Long Beach Fight Night in December. We didn’t have much time since we only had a couple of hours before the event but I am very pleased with the results. For anyone interested, the camera I used is a Canon […]
Hello all – this is the all new Rob F. website. It’s basically a blog site but I feel this is a better way to update everyone on what I’m working on. The old website was pretty stale and it was a pain to update. I’ll be posting videos, pics and other assorted goodies as […]
I caught up with Nam Phan on the eve of what was supposed to be his highly anticipated rematch with Leonard Garcia. He talks about his injury and more!
After watching HEAVY METAL PARKING LOT, I took a camera and walked around the parking lots @ UFC 121. Check out the first installment on this hopefully recurring series. Special guests include Nam Phan & the Repo Man himself!
I have seen the screenshots for 505 Games’ new MMA game and I have to say – I CANNOT WAIT TO SEE IF THEY CAN DELIVER! http://www.gamefocus.ca/?nav=new&nid=9900 I can’t believe the amount of crying online about how this will affect the image of MMA – simpy because some serious injuries (maybe death) are rumored. I […]
Pro Wrestling vs. MMA Who Gave the Better Performance? “The One Punch KO” EDDY BENGTSSON In this 2010 match Eddy “The Possum” Bengtsson delivers a solid performance, dropping like a sack of PENAS after getting a whiff of Aleksander’s glove. He gets bonus points for covering his face after the collapse as we can only […]
Those who are unaware of history are destined to repeat it. –George Santayana. Dean Lister dispatches a young Nate Marquardt in under 2 minutes. All we are is dust in the wind, dude. – Ted ‘Theodore’ Logan
Those who are unaware of history are destined to repeat it. –George Santayana. The bigger they are…Marcelo Garcia enters the Absolut division and scores a quick submission over Mike Van Arsdale. All we are is dust in the wind, dude. – Ted ‘Theodore’ Logan
Those who are unaware of history are destined to repeat it. –George Santayana. I always feel like I’m witnessing a crime when I see Lindland fight – wait didn’t I just write that? The Law steps up and enters the Absolut division @ ADCC 2003. Unfortunately, Werdum makes quick work of him in just under […]
Those who are unaware of history are destined to repeat it. –George Santayana. Jacare makes quick work of the Law with an armbar in under 5 minutes. I know he’s an Olympic level world class athlete but I always feel like I’m witnessing a crime when I see Lindland fight. Maybe it’s because he looks […]
Those who are unaware of history are destined to repeat it. –George Santayana. Saulo bests Jacare to win ADCC -88kg Division All we are is dust in the wind, dude. – Ted ‘Theodore’ Logan
Those who are unaware of history are destined to repeat it. –George Santayana. Just pack a bowl and watch. All we are is dust in the wind, dude. – Ted ‘Theodore’ Logan
Pro Wrestling vs. MMA Who Got Robbed Worse? “The Ref Screwjob” MURILO BUSTAMANTE Everyone remembers Big John’s screwjob of Murilo Bustamante @ UFC 37. For reasons to this day unknown, Big John pulled Bustamante off of Lindland while Murilo had an armbar locked in. We can only assume that McCarthy took pity on the Law […]
Shogun got in that ass. He took a spray paint can and wrote “SHOGUN WAS HERE.” Fucked Machida’s whole asshole up. Uhhhh!!! Stepped on his asshole. Shogun left Snickers & newspapers in there.
Pro Wrestling vs. MMA Who Pulled Off the Move Better? “Flying Punch/Elbow Drop” TED DIBIASE Ted gets maximum height with his flying punch – at least 4 ft. of height and 2 seconds of hang time. The Million Dollar Man also gets credit for landing this punch bare knuckled. However, his opponent is clearly NOT KO’d […]
BREAKING NEWS – James Lipton was so captivated by Koscheck’s turn @ UFC 113, that he has invited him to be interviewed in an upcoming episode of “Inside the Actor’s Studio.” Koscheck will make history as the first MMA fighter to appear on the prestigious BRAVO program.
First of all, hats off to Koscheck. #1 for winning a well planned bout and utter domination of Semtex @ UFC 113 & #2 for reversing the trash talk and completely ruining Paul Daley’s career. Lesson to be learned: Do not mess with an angry Fraggle. They will win – always. That being said, I […]
Shine Fight Promotions held an open workout today for MMA fans at the Westside Boxing Club in Los Angeles. Din Thomas & Ricardo Mayorga stopped by to entertain the fans, answer questions and hype up the fight. One of my favorite aspects to this event was the free food provided by Shine Fights. We’re not […]
Yo. The new Koscheck shoe is here, son! Check out Dethrone’s latest ad campaign: Get yours before they sell out!
Those who are unaware of history are destined to repeat it. –George Santayana. GSP dispatches Jason Miller in the toughest fight of his life up to that point (yet he makes it look so easy). Sound familiar? I think the guy is a robot. All we are is dust in the wind, dude. – Ted […]
Those who are unaware of history are destined to repeat it. –George Santayana. Will this ever be released on DVD? This was a great card featuring LaVerne Clark, Minowaman (yes in the UFC!), Kikuta, Murilo Bustamante and of course a great main event – Ortiz vs. Wanderlei. A game Tito Ortiz and Wanderlei Silva grind […]
Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney was ecstatic at the newly formed alliance between his company and bilingual multimedia giant Mun2 (pronounced “moon dose” for our non spanish speaking amigos). One of the key points that has been under much scrutiny is the number of times a fighter will go through the Spanish announce table. “Obviously, MMA […]
Those who are unaware of history are destined to repeat it. –George Santayana. Future UFC Ultimate Fighter winner Michael Bisping makes his MMA debut with a submission victory over Steve Matthews. All we are is dust in the wind, dude. – Ted ‘Theodore’ Logan
“All good things must come to an end.” – English Proverb This was PRIDE FC’s final event before it’s eventual sale. Pour one for the homies as you relive the greatness that was Dream Stage Entertainment’s crown jewel. The final card included Arona, Monson, Fujita, Frye and Butterbean among others. Before he was getting submitted […]
FiveKnuckles.com published a statement from middleweight contender Demian Maia on 4/4: “I’ve always been a fan of him as a fighter. I’m no fan of him as a person. I’m not a fan of his on a personal level, like I am of Minotauro, Cigano and Wanderlei. But as an athlete, I’m still a fan, […]