#150 Bobby Baker (Baby Robots)

The Story of Bobby Baker: South Florida's 90s Underground Music Scene, Baby Robots, Blanket, and More

In this episode, we are joined by Bobby Baker to discuss his decades-long journey through South Florida's underground music scene. From his early days in Boca Raton and formative experiences seeing local bands, Bobby reflects on projects including Blanket, Death on a Stick, Baby Robots, Cactus Eye Relief, Mr. Entertainment and the Pookiesmackers, and more. Along the way, he shares memories of venues such as Churchill's, Respectable Street, Surf Cafe, Boca Pub, and other spaces that helped shape South Florida's DIY music community.

Bobby also discusses the musicians, promoters, and friends who influenced his path, including members of Postface, Dan Hosker, Rat Bastard, and many others. The conversation explores DIY recording, house shows, underground venues, the evolution of Baby Robots, and how South Florida's unique music culture continued to influence him long after relocating to Austin, Texas.