Bob Ross: His Legacy (Bob Ross Deep Dive) | Soft-spoken, ASMR

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Description: This is part 1 of my Bob Ross Deep Dive series:
Pt. 1: His Legacy
Pt. 2: His Life and Art • Biography of Bob Ross ...
Part 3A: The Philosophy of Bob Ross: Ancient History and Modern Leisure • (1/2) Philosophy of Bo...
Part 3B: The Philosophy of Bob Ross: Industrial to Digital Revolution • (2/2) Philosophy of Bo...
Bob Ross is more than a painter, more than a teacher, and more than a TV show host. Let's find out what Bob was really up to with his timeless show "The Joy of Painting."
Thanks to everyone for your continued encouragement and a special thanks to my patreon supporters.
0:00 Bob the radical
11:00 The real thesis of the book, Joy as self-development
26:00 Deeper meaning in painting
42:05 A brief history and assessment of Bob’s life and legacy
1:07:00 A great story from Bob’s student
1:14:25 Bob’s mission: His medium is part of the message
1:30:30 Trying to find a crack in his clean image
1:47:05 Nothing wrong with making a “happy buck”
1:55:57 Bob’s legacy is aging well
#BobRoss #biography #ASMR
Main sources:
- Sex, Deceit, and Scandal: The Ugly War Over Bob Ross’ Ghost by *Alston Ramsay* www.thedailybeast.com/sex-dec...
- Netflix Documentary: "Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed" by Director *Joshua Rofe* and producers **Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone **(www.netflix.com/title/81155081)
- "Happy Clouds, Happy Trees: The Bob Ross Phenomenon" by *Congdon, Blandy, and Cooeyman* (www.amazon.com/Happy-Clouds-T...)
- two main sources: PBS doc "bob ross: the happy painter" and "brush strokes"(official publication of the tv art club by BRI) + communications w various people
Minor Sources Directly About Bob/Joy of Painting:
- artsfuse.org/235381/film-revi...
- thehustle.co/why-its-nearly-i...
- www.artsy.net/article/artsy-e...
- biographics.org/bob-ross-biog...
- www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/...
- Alexander Cruz's testimony
- Dawnia's testimony
Minor Sources Tangential to Bob:
- blog.rexhomes.com/how-did-far...
- www.psychologytoday.com/us/bl...
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/America...
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arts_an...
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Ru...
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William...
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garden_...
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landsca...
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hudson_...
- Bill Alexander Documentary • Bill Alexander 1983 PB...
- "**Consumer Society in American History: A Reader**"
- *Chapter 3 of "Recreation and Leisure in Modern Society"*
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[@majarini]

Obrigado!

[@LetsFindOut1]

thanks maj! Im grateful for the donation

[@warlockofeden3728]

HE’S BACK!!! I’m gonna sleep sooooo good tonight

[@jerrydrouinjr.6705]

It's been a minute since I commented. You look great! I hope the Mrs and your baby girl are both doing great! I've been waiting for you to do a bob ross episode and as usual you didn't disappoint. As a father of 2 with a full time job I understand the hectic schedule at times. So any content you produce is a gift ! Thank you so much

[@LetsFindOut1]

thanks for the comment man. respect for a being a hard working father. appreciate the support

[@obcl8569]

Amen to that Jerry - a gift of one's time, particularly when at its most precious, is received with boundless gratitude. 🤍

[@ScrumptiousCakes1]

Bob Ross is the asmr king, all because of how relaxing and calm his voice and content was,

[@mikabakker1]

Oh yes its finally here. Bob was such an interesting person, always nice to learn more about him.

[@LetsFindOut1]

it was a long project and i still have to record parts 2 and 3 this week, but hopefully it's a fun watch. it'll be nice to get back into space though.

[@mistty8555]

People think he was a serial killer

[@aidancharman9763]

Yeah

[@aidancharman9763]

@@LetsFindOut1 yeah

[@aidancharman9763]

I just did

[@griseusasmr]

2 hours about Bob Ross? We are going deep tonight 🚀 Nice to see you are back

[@amber1868]

Thank you for part 1! Can’t wait for part 2 and 3.

[@vicjo478]

Oh my! Sooo good to hear that wonderful voice of yours. You have been missed! ❤️

[@misterk3833]

Welcome back. Been waiting on a new interesting video. Thank you for the content!

[@cloudsioby6768]

I've been listening to the space ones so much, they're all amazing! And now you bless us with another amazing video! Thank you, and everyone, have a good sleep! 😁

[@TheKasasKid]

OMG HES BACK! Had you in my prayers!

[@LetsFindOut1]

🙏🏽

[@dawnymaries797]

So happy you're back!!!!!

[@ritacaldasdasilva5474]

Yey so happy you're doin more videos on Bob!! He definitely deserves the attention 🥰 Also happy to see you back here Rich! Hope you and the family are doing well ☺️

[@LetsFindOut1]

thanks Rita. very glad to be back and moving on the channel again. The family is doing great. Hope you're great as well!

[@ritacaldasdasilva5474]

@@LetsFindOut1 happy to hear that! Impatient for your upcoming vids :) And doing fantastic thank you!

[@DjTiesticles]

Instantly clicked on this video. Now it's time to relax

[@jurmaschambience3409]

Awesome! Thank you, this format is awesome.

[@BrendanBraica]

Glad to see you again dude. Your Odysseus video is still my favorite asmr video of all time

[@S-CCCC]

I LOVE your soft-spoken videos, thank you!

[@massiaidrous2326]

Well come back mister golden , I’m so happy to see you back , such an interesting item for this new video as always All my greetings 👋🏻

[@carlajaeb6890]

Dude yesssss!! My favorite male asmrtist diving into the father of asmr, I'm here for it!! Thanks for the content!

[@LetsFindOut1]

thanks for watching carla

[@wendyvoye3110]

Omg someone pich me!!!!! My favorite asmrtist! I just finished the odessey AGAIN! can't wait for bed now! 💕

[@LetsFindOut1]

🙏🏽 thanks for watching wendy

[@adamhodgson8287]

this is literally the greatest educational content on youtube for me (your channel as a whole) , so fascinating man missed your videos

[@LetsFindOut1]

wow thanks man

[@shadow2590]

can’t wait for part 2 🫣

[@patrickitme1772]

Love this! Really appreciate you posting audio to Spotify! Thank you for the amazingly helpful and genuine videos.

[@LetsFindOut1]

thanks for the comment patrick. glad you enjoyed it on both platforms

[@NONAME....12349]

I instantly clicked when I got the notification. Love your videos.

[@LetsFindOut1]

thanks gavin

[@uniquesquid3904]

The king is back!

[@denisroghelia]

Definitely enjoyed the ASMR video, an ASMR master taking about another ASMR king.

[@evan-dd2fc]

Your ASMR is so good, I have been listening to it for over a year now and you’re so underrated! Keep up the good work :)

[@LetsFindOut1]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@official_misty_peterson6605]

Yaaay! I’ve been wanting on a new video from you. Love love loved Bob Ross 😍

[@LetsFindOut1]

🙏🏽

[@EmmaBruemmer]

Always a treat to see a new video from you 🤍

[@LetsFindOut1]

happy to hear that! thanks emma

[@TheOnlyClore72]

I so appreciate all that you do!

[@CC-sk4gp]

This just came up in my recommendeds, wow am I glad I found your channel! Absolutely incredible production value and so much effort, it's clear to see. Bravo.

[@LetsFindOut1]

wow, thanks cc. glad you liked it. looots more about Bob coming Sunday.

[@BRYANNAANDJACOB33]

Woohoo! Been waiting patiently for new content! Appreciate all the hard work you put into these videos!

[@LetsFindOut1]

Much appreciated bryanna

[@lugiep608]

The family man is back

[@elevatedtinglesasmr238]

Perfect way to end the weekend!

[@WhisperedFactsASMR]

This is one of the best educational ASMR channels out there, amazing and one of my inspirations, though I'll never be as good as this lol 💖

[@LetsFindOut1]

thanks belfast. honored to be an inspiration

[@lukakozma6272]

More Bob Ross videos, more happiness

[@mikeygallos5000]

This topic is too good to sleep to! I must watch this wide awake!

[@jeffphillips4817]

Rich’s magical voice discussing Bob Ross’ magical voice? Well worth the wait!

[@taylordean7750]

Yay another video! And this is only part 1!!

[@06sub27]

your back im so happy i used to watch his tv show before he died very nice person bob ross was

[@MegaJames1987]

Amazing video 😃 love your work so much ❤️ x

[@TarsalMule]

Can't wait to be able to watch this without falling asleep heh!

[@Moose99]

Bob Ross was always an idol of mine. Everyday i always try to get an episode in, I feel it always relaxes me and puts me on focus.

[@thesavannalady]

Gosh. What to say. If there was an awards system for ASMR videos, this would win so many awards. I guess these positive comments must suffice for now. Superb work Rich. Superb. Hope all is well with you and fatherhood is going well!

[@LetsFindOut1]

youre so sweet. thanks for your encouragement. the comments are more than enough for me. fatherhood is exactly as difficult and just as deeply rewarding as everyone says. best to you too.

[@mohamedaitikhlef8890]

Well well well…look who’s back. 😂 man I missed u and ur amazing videos

[@LetsFindOut1]

thanks mohamed. appreciate it man

[@dopeminguez24]

Superb take, 10 out of 10 video.

[@kordova6805]

Oh shoot he's back! Let's go!

[@nolby1758]

This is the longest I've ever followed a show,I found Bob Ross when I was roughly 7(37 now) on PBS at 1 pm Saturdays. I always waited for it because it gave me the ASMR tingles but I didn't know what it was then but it just felt good. The funny thing was I'd wait all week for it,I'd throw it on tv and then I'd wake up about 45 minutes after the show ended and I was eventually able to self diagnose as being lucky to get ASMR. Thanks Bob!

[@shane8487]

Really loved this video. I found all of this so interesting. Bob has been one of my idols since I found out about him and I love his positivity and really miss him. People often call him "The Father of ASMR" which is why this video is so perfect because its relaxing, entertaining and educational! I've watched you for some time now and this has to be one of my personal favorites of yours. I've watched it about 3 times now haha. Amazing work!

[@LetsFindOut1]

thanks shane! appreciate the kind words.

[@deanna9445]

Omg, I've missed this😩

[@Raxputina]

Yay welcome back

[@GlomorianPeacock]

I've always loved bob ross. I was lucky enough to have seen a little bit of him live when I was younger. Such an amazing man. Also welcome back, Rich!! Even if it's just for one video, I'm glad to see you're still around :)

[@LetsFindOut1]

glad you agree. he was a bigger influence on culture than i realized before this one. thanks for welcome back kade

[@RoshiiMusic]

Been looking forward to a new video from you man. You've been helping me get to sleep for years. P.S. after you finish the Bob Ross series, do you think you'll ever get to black holes part 3? I'm mostly joking since I've been requesting that video for years now 😂. I'll end up watching whatever you put out anyway but hey it can't hurt to ask again right

[@BradsPitts.]

Great to see a new video from you! Hope everything is going well as a recent husband/dad!

[@LetsFindOut1]

it is. thanks for the warm regards brad

[@JaredBullerMusic]

You are a brilliant and very intelligent man. Bob Ross was always such a mysterious person. It's really cool getting into the details and learning about his legacy. Welp, it's time for a let's find out marathon. Gonna have some funky dreams tonight! I'm excited!

[@LetsFindOut1]

thanks jared. hope you enjoy it man

[@itscuriousclara]

this man deserves over a million subscribers

[@geraldkelly5540]

Very relaxing

[@michaelking8061]

The first videos I watched for asmr years before I knew what asmr was

[@Ricorevenge]

The fact that I jump between you and Bob Ross for ASMR makes this video perfect 😅

[@IAMMRONALD]

awesome i always rewatch your into the wild video

[@houstonmassey1610]

Good to see you again rich, hope all is well in your neck of the woods my friend :)

[@LetsFindOut1]

it is brother. thanks

[@marianhreads]

Just a couple minutes in, but this sounds fascinating 😮 Also the page turning sounds are 💯

[@LetsFindOut1]

thanks marian!

[@loiteringpenguin]

Very nice video! Love your cadence and delivery. All the best!

[@LetsFindOut1]

thanks lp. appreciate the love

[@TheASMRMedic]

One of maybe 2 or 3 KZbinrs (not just ASMRtists), along with Tom Scott and Slow Mo Guys who I always instantly click on the notifications. Huge inspiration to my own videos. Already know this is going to be a top class video. Thanks for all your hard word and hope all is well!

[@LetsFindOut1]

wow thanks man that's such a compliment 🙏🏽 best to you

[@infernafirestein]

I loved watching Bob back in the 80s-before ASMR was a thing. Thanks for this video. ❤️

[@LetsFindOut1]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@flamingmuffin666]

Well, science is just the application of the philosophies of epistemology and empiricism, so if something is well argued it doesn’t matter if it’s scientific or not to be rigorous and valid. :) This was one of the last points I remember before I fell asleep, I really need to consciously watch the full thing. This is good.

[@antonia8808]

I was just about to go to sleep. Now I am so exited to snuggle in and listen to one of the best sounds to fall asleep to. So exited^^ haha

[@Gregvogel888]

Oh wow! Great video!

[@jaden5457]

Hey man I’ve followed you for so long since my beginning of high school, I’m happy to say you’ve been with me throughout major parts of my life and I am now joining the military but before bootcamp you’re helping me get the best sleep

[@LetsFindOut1]

Good for you man! wish you success, and thanks for joining along for all these years

[@mollymcdaniel6517]

8:08 did you just boop Bob

[@jplouthelgm5156]

Thanks for the timestamp! You've made Boop Bob Button! 👍

[@KingPancat]

It’s interesting seeing scientists try to describe ASMR (a style I think bob Ross himself pioneered or at least popularized) without having the right words to do so

[@LetsFindOut1]

it was it was

[@user-mq9gd9hm2o]

yes! thank you! pls consider doing a Mr Rogers deep dive also ❤️❤️❤️😊😊😊

[@LetsFindOut1]

he's another fascinating figure

[@listener100]

Amazing, you talking about Bob Ross is double bliss!! Thanks so much for making this, fabulous content and delivery as always. Hope you and your lovely family are doing great! Much love from Scotland 💙

[@LetsFindOut1]

thanks burd. we're doing great. best to you

[@no-he8iy]

Most underrated asmrtist out there

[@LetsFindOut1]

thanks no

[@nicholaspino33]

Rich I love this. You certainly have that luring effect with your voice like Bob dead. My brother goes to sleep every night listen to Bob Ross videos. It’s almost exclusively videos he watches. I like variety but I do remember years ago being mesmerized as I would listen to Bob Ross around 3 o’clock in the afternoon or so. I get the feeling he is the granddaddy of ASMR but I still love the way you dovetail with him in this video. What a perfect combination.

[@LetsFindOut1]

he's definitely a pioneer of ASMR. makes me feel good to hear you're enjoying my content too though nicholas. appreciate the encouragement man

[@bensutaskirdi31]

My fav channel ❤

[@Gor4ngi]

I hope you’re doing well. Your videos are a blessing

[@LetsFindOut1]

thanks tian

[@CredituR]

The GOAT is back 🙏🏼

[@bobby2pistolz617]

Interesting because I just started watching bob ross to fall asleep and you come back 5 months later with this masterpiece, Hope your doing well and I fell asleep to the video 🤷‍♂️😅

[@LetsFindOut1]

nice segway. thanks for watching bobby

[@mattmill7905]

Brilliant video! Very interesting 👍🏻

[@LetsFindOut1]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@sashakrill]

yessss hahaha!! finally!!! sorry to ask, but do you know when your next whispering vid will be out:)?? looking forward to everything!!

[@LetsFindOut1]

sorry sasha, i don't. might not be for a couple more videos

[@sashakrill]

@@LetsFindOut1 thats ok!! take all the time you need!!

[@adamdavis8253]

First off, this is my favorite video of yours. Secondly, The Joy of Painting is cool media perfected. The medium (not just the painting, but the whole production, Soft-spokeness, black void background, Bob's seductiveness, etc.) masterfully draws you in. But that's not all in the slightest. What makes it perfect is that it is in total service to The Message... The story lives up to the point. The love and attention put into the show are in proportion to the message of joyful creation. So, it sucks you in, sucks you in, sucks you in, then bam it hits you, the poingency. You've arrived at the meaning, the message, and once arriving there comes the realization that the medium was not only the vehicle for the message, but the message itself! Leaving the consciousness surrounded in a sea of joy and love in a way.

[@LetsFindOut1]

so well put adam. there really were so many more layers to it all than what it initially seems like

[@colejohnson2366]

Bob Ross is the Man! I love him and wish I met him before his passing.

[@shmevo328]

Welcome back

[@fedecal993]

Volviste AAAA te extrañe

[@Thunddeerr]

The Return of the King

[@wvmountaineer80]

good to see a new video brother hope your doing well

[@PraisingWithFriends]

Cool seeing you man. Hope the dad life is going well for you.

[@LetsFindOut1]

stressful at times but so worth it. thanks man

[@wilfredgon64]

OMG..I came across your oh so awesome content by chance and I just must say that for me, it was A HAPPY ACCIDENT!!!!!! Thank you for this. I can never get enough of Bob Ross. He was and STILL is an absolute delight to watch and listen to.

[@LetsFindOut1]

awesome glad you commented wilfredo. thanks for watching. bob really was the man

[@benflis1618]

Thanks as always, rich

[@LetsFindOut1]

My pleasure!

[@euphoricbacon]

Love your channel. Been subscribed since 2018. Live in the same city you got your undergrad (go ospreys! 😄). Would love to see you do a pencil sketch of the periodic table of elements or something in relation to quantum mechanics / molecules and atoms. Always appreciate how your videos both expand my mind, as well as put me in a state of relaxation and peace. This one on Bob Ross was unexpected yet so well done 👏

[@LetsFindOut1]

wow thanks eb. unfortunately failed out of unf, but still appreciate it. i'll be sketching venus earth and mars to finish the planet series soon abs maybe ill tackle some chemistry in those

[@euphoricbacon]

@@LetsFindOut1 Life is a journey and full of many paths. With what you shared - yours is aspiring, esp to those of us who haven't completed higher education. Perfect proof that acquiring a degree does not speak on ones intellect or ability to think abstractly. In my mind, you'll always be a professor. Really appreciate all you've shared and taught me. And looking forward to more lets find out journeys 😊 Thanks for taking moment to communicate back!

[@LetsFindOut1]

@@euphoricbacon really appreciate that eb

[@redbeard9996]

I think we can all agree that Bob Ross was one of the original ASMRtist. everything you brought up (while I was awake at least) goes for ASMRtist of today as well. we just didn't have a name for it at the time.

[@OGSinisterPotato]

Looking forward to watching later :)

[@eliblatter7024]

Any chance this is gonna make it to Spotify? Love listening there!

[@LetsFindOut1]

absolutely. later today eli. thanks for listening

[@thelittlemrs]

Thanks for doing this! Love Bob Ross ❤ *TITANIUM WHITE*

[@StarOfArtemis]

We spend so much of our time looking, but never, never never seeing. What a line.

[@LetsFindOut1]

for real. he was deeper than i realized

[@thothheartmaat2833]

I USED TO FALL ASLEEP TO THIS SHOW BEFORE I WAS SUPPOSED TO.. THATS WHERE THIS ALL COMES FROM...

[@blazingphoenix1000]

I love the new haircut Rich!

[@LetsFindOut1]

thanks phoenix

[@maddened6264]

Sounds like you modified your voice audio to act in a 360 manner? If so I love it! Subtle yet effective.

[@LetsFindOut1]

i did. glad you enjoyed

[@luke-oakley]

If you manage to make such doocumentary style videos, frequently, with consistent quality and editing style. I think your channel could take off in no time. As an investigative journalist, presenting his findings in form of ASMR. This type of content could be YOUR thing. Really appreciate the phrasing and choice of words. Great job!

[@LetsFindOut1]

Thanks Lukas. appreciate the encouraging words. I may start doing more of these, but this one took a while, so maybe not so deep next time

[@luke-oakley]

@@LetsFindOut1 whatever you decide to do, I'm sure it will be great and I will watch it. Thank you for taking the time and putting in the effort!