Rob Broccoli, Broccoli Rob Goes To Hollywood

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Doctor by day, comic by night. Please welcome actor, writer, and comedian Robert Ruffalo, aka Broccoli Rob, a doctor committed to making people laugh during his off hours. Rob, who is a practicing physical therapist and chiropractor, says the world needs more laughter, and he’s got just the right medicine to do it.

Rob was in Los Angeles this weekend showcasing his film, “Broccoli Rob Goes Hollywood” at @filmfestla, which he wrote and filmed in less than a year, something that was always on his bucket list. Rob is big into inspiring others, and says he wants his comedy to lift others up. He’s involved with “Comedy for a Cause” and “Healing with Humor,” giving back to the community through laughter. He started “Motivational Monday,” sharing personal stories on how to get up and going even when you’re not up for it.

Rob is from my home state of New Jersey, and is of #ItalianAmerican descent. Plenty of stories from his upbringing are present in his comedy routine, as you might imagine. “Broccoli Rob Goes Hollywood” has been honored with multiple awards and nominations, including Best Parody & Best Director Comedy Film at the NY Film & Cinematography Awards Festival, among others.

Please welcome #BroccoliRob on all video and audio platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE, #LittleItalyPodcast and #littleitalyoflapodcast. I’m your host, #deborahzarakobylt, and it’s my pleasure to have you join us here.

Diana Simone, Co-Founder of The AMBER Alert

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Diana Simone saw a need that turned into a national movement. She co-founded the AMBER Alert. After hearing that a child went missing, she wondered why there wasn’t a system to alert not only law enforcement, but all citizens to look out for missing persons. Hence, the AMBER Alert was born, named after 9-year-old Amber Hagerman, who was abducted near her Texas home and later found dead. Her murder was never solved.

The #AMBERAlert has changed the way the country responds when a child goes missing, completely involving the community to become part of a search team. Since its inception nearly 30-years ago, hundreds of lives have been saved, largely because of Diana. In fact, she was recently honored at the 2026 Hope Gala, which raises money for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, and has previously been recognized at the White House as well.

This is a story about how one person can make a huge difference in the world just by asking why, so please join me in welcoming Diana Simone to our show, #deborahkobyltlive. I’m your host, #deborahzarakobylt, and it’s my pleasure to welcome you here.