B&T Extra: A Thumb trick, Band Camps, & Classical Gas

Summary

The BOB & TOM Show Free Podcast

Episode: B&T Extra: A Thumb Trick, Band Camps, & Classical Gas
Date: June 10, 2026
Host: The BOB & TOM Show | Cumulus Podcast Network

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Episode Overview

This B&T Extra offers a blend of classic BOB & TOM comedy and camaraderie, focusing on nostalgic childhood tricks, quirky news stories, and their own hilarious takes on band camps and musical legends. Through sharp banter and genuine storytelling, the crew—Tom Griswold, Josh Arnold, Kristi Lee, Pat, Phil, and friends—delivers a lively and witty half hour of "a little extra" for listeners.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Thumb Tricks, Peekaboo, and Childhood Nostalgia

(03:05–05:53)

• The gang launches into a debate about going to plays and the classic trope of actors breaking the fourth wall:

  • Josh Arnold: "Anytime they do that thing where the first character walks out on stage and then turns to the audience, 'Oh, I didn’t see you there,' we all just go, boo!" (03:06)
  • Laughter ensues over how common this is, especially in children's theater.

• Talk turns to playing peekaboo with babies and the timeless “pulling your thumb off” trick:

  • Tom Griswold: “Then you do the pull the thumb off trick. That holds them for a while.” (03:50)
  • Josh Arnold: “My grandpa was so good at that. That amazed me. At the age of 16, I couldn’t believe how good he was.” (03:58)
  • Kristi Lee admits she’d never seen the trick before: “I’m mystified. I’ve never seen that before.” (04:21)

• Banter about other silly tricks, like pulling a coin from behind a kid’s ear and the “I got your nose” move.

Memorable Quote

“It is the dumbest trick. Honor.” — Tom Griswold (04:18)

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2. Uncle Clem the Haberdasher: Family Stories

(05:01–06:30)

• Kristi Lee shares a vivid memory about her beloved, flamboyant great-uncle Clem, a haberdasher with a flair for fashion and memorable style:
  • “He was dressed in copper satin hot pants and a gold silk shirt and long gloves and boots... He was wonderful.” (05:36, 06:16)
  • Discussion about unique family names (Clem/Clement) and how family treasures like hats and jewelry were handed down.
  • The crew jokes about inheritance:
    • Phil: “I get the boas, I get the hot pants.” (06:30)
    • Josh Arnold: “I get the butt plugs.” (06:34)

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3. Japan’s Robotic Monster Wolves

(06:58–09:15)

• Kristi Lee reports on a Japanese company having success with robotic “monster wolves” to scare off bears following a surge in bear attacks:

  • “A Japanese company that builds robotic monster wolves says demand is surging as Japan deals with a record number of deadly bear attacks.” (06:58)
  • The wolves feature “flashing red eyes, artificial fur, and loud howling sounds.” Current price: $4,000, with portable models coming soon (07:32).

• Josh and Tom riff on the idea, suggesting Halloween animatronics instead and wishing the wolves looked like Godzilla:

  • Tom: “I’m kind of surprised they didn’t go with a Godzilla… be more kind of in line with my knowledge of Japanese culture.” (08:42)

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4. Adult Band Camps & Musical Nostalgia

(09:16–16:41, 14:59–17:00)

• Kristi Lee introduces a trend of adult “band camps” across the US:

  • “For many adults, Bandcamp offers a way to relive the nostalgic musical experience of their youth…” (09:23)
  • Anecdotes of older musicians returning to their beloved instruments; price comparisons of couches vs. tubas.

• Pat mentions planning to attend Tommy Emmanuel’s acclaimed guitar camp in Austin:

  • “Yeah, I’d like to go to Tommy Emmanuel’s in Austin.” (10:19)

Memorable Moment

Tom, Pat, and Josh joke about “Classical Gas” and fart jokes:

• Josh Arnold: “I’ve always wanted somebody to do Classical Gas with their gas.” (11:05)

• The difference between band camp and show choir camp is hilariously explored, with Josh admitting he went to show choir camp for the "girls and fun," not for the choreography:

  • “I was there for the fun and the girls, and I wasn’t as hardcore into the learning and the new choreography...” (17:00)
  • Josh’s dad, a Vietnam vet, is revealed to be extremely supportive:
    • “He was very supportive, and he knew all... musicals and things.” (19:08)

Quote Highlight

“If you’ve priced a tuba lately, you can get quite a nice couch.” — Tom Griswold (10:00)

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5. The “Classical Gas” Segue & Trivia

(10:31–12:34)

• Discussion about Mason Williams (composer of “Classical Gas”), his links to the Smothers Brothers, and famous covers.
• “Classical Gas was made famous by the head writer of the Smothers Brothers Show.” — Tom Griswold (11:38)
• A musical pun lands with a thud:
  • Josh Arnold: “What’s brown and sits on a piano bench? Beethoven’s last movement.” (11:48)
  • Pat: “Or was it the Turd Movement?” (11:53)

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6. “Penjamin Franklin” and Vape Pen Nicknames

(13:10–14:46)

• The group riff on vape pen names:
  • “It’s a vape thing called Penjamin Franklin.” — Tom Griswold (13:16)
  • Other names: “John F. Kennedy,” “Penny G,” “Jimi Pendrix,” “Pen Shapiro,” and “Obi Wan Pinobi.” (13:26–13:36)
  • Legitimate laughter as the hosts wonder about the weird branding and stoner humor in logos.

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7. More on Adult Band Camps & Show Choir Tales

(14:59–17:46)

• More in-depth discussion on the structure of adult band camps; participants relive the camaraderie and music from their youth.
• Josh recounts trying (and failing) to land a solo at show choir camp, complete with the embarrassment of singing in the wrong key and ending up in the background of Disney songs.
• Group teases Josh about his "support group" of disappointed parents who pooled money for him to attend.

Funny Exchange

“Twelve families. I disappointed twelve families.” — Josh Arnold (19:41)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments (With Timestamps)

• “Anytime they do that thing…‘Oh, I didn’t see you there,’ we all just go, boo!” — Josh Arnold (03:06)
• “My grandpa was so good at that [thumb trick]. At the age of 16, I couldn’t believe how good he was.” — Josh Arnold (03:58)
• “He was dressed in copper satin hot pants and a gold silk shirt and long gloves and boots...” — Kristi Lee (05:36)
• “I’ve always wanted somebody to do Classical Gas with their gas.” — Josh Arnold (11:05)
• “What’s brown and sits on a piano bench? Beethoven’s last movement.” — Josh Arnold (11:48)
• “It’s a vape thing called Penjamin Franklin.” — Tom Griswold (13:16)
• “If you’ve priced a tuba lately, you can get quite a nice couch.” — Tom Griswold (10:00)
• “Twelve families. I disappointed twelve families.” — Josh Arnold (19:41)

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Important Segment Timestamps

• 03:05 – Theatrical tropes and thumb trick nostalgia
• 05:01 – Uncle Clem’s fabulous fashion legacy
• 06:58 – Japan’s monster wolves against bears
• 09:23 – Adult band camps and musical midlife returns
• 10:19 – Pat’s interest in Tommy Emmanuel’s camp
• 11:05 – “Classical Gas,” flatulence jokes, & musical puns
• 13:16 – Stoner vape pen name riffing
• 14:59 – Clarifying adult band camp and Josh’s show choir story
• 18:12 – Josh’s tale of audition mishaps and supportive parents

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Summary Tone & Takeaways

In signature BOB & TOM style, the episode mixes irreverent jokes, nostalgia, quick-witted asides, and straight-faced news oddities. Whether it’s reminiscing on childhood “magic” tricks, marveling at weird animal deterrents in Japan, roasting each other’s musical pasts, or giggling over bizarre vape pen puns, the crew delivers non-stop laughs and surprising warmth—especially in stories about family, friendship, and the enduring quirks that bring people together.

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For listeners who missed the episode:
Expect rapid-fire banter, musical trivia, inside jokes, and real stories of family and growing up—plus the kind of effortless chemistry that keeps The BOB & TOM Show fans coming back for their daily dose of “a little extra.”

Transcript

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[Christopher]

Welcome back. It's another Bob and Tom extra. This is Christopher. Not only is the Bob and Tom show live every weekday morning, but every afternoon we'll give you a little extra. In case you missed anything on the big show today. Thumb trick, band camps and classical gas. It's on the way in just a second.

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[Comedian (possibly Tom Griswold or a guest)]

I married a woman that talk like Jerry Reed God just didn't bless her with the vocal cords she needs she looks like Cindy Crawford but that ain't the way she sounds when we make love I keep hearing eastbound and down I work 60 hours a week and I bring home my check and she says son you got to take me out somewhere and throw some groceries down my neck so I took her two fancy restaurant she looked down her nose and said now why don't we stop at a choke and puke for some grilled cheese sandwiches? I married a woman that talked like Jerry Reed oughta be on the COVID of playboy cause that body's guaranteed she talks just like that guitar man that crawled out of a swamp but thataloosiana low won't save you son When I knock you in the head with a stump she thinks my name is Amos when she ain't calling me son Amos, son I'm under stress let's go Somewhere there's fun. I flew her to Europe and I spent 10,000 bucks. She told me I'd have had more fun thumbing a ride on an overloaded poultry truck. Love songs.

[Tom Griswold]

Yes, sir. For those of you who always need something extra, well, here you go. This is Bob and Tom. Extra.

[Josh Arnold]

I'm Josh Arnold. And Tom, you're also invited to this. Anybody who would like to go, let's go to a production. Let's start going to plays.

[Kristi Lee]

Okay.

[Josh Arnold]

And anytime they do that thing where the first character walks out on stage and then turns to the audience, oh, I didn't see you there. We all just go, boo.

[Pat]

You know how many times I've seen that in my life?

[Josh Arnold]

Unless you're Thornton Wilder.

[Pat]

Always. Children. Children's theater. You'd see that.

[Josh Arnold]

Yes. But Our Town and that's it. No more. No other place can do that.

[Tom Griswold]

It's sort of the adult version of peekaboo.

[Josh Arnold]

Oh, he did.

[Tom Griswold]

Isn't. Isn't playing peekaboo great with a little kid? Little baby.

[Josh Arnold]

How overjoyed they are.

[Pat]

Yeah.

[Josh Arnold]

Yes.

[Tom Griswold]

It's like then they finally realize, and that's the end. It's over.

[Josh Arnold]

Yeah. They get object permanence. Okay.

[Tom Griswold]

Yeah, fine. I don't think. I know you're there. Then. Then you do the pull. Then you do the pull the thumb off trick. That holds them for a while.

[Josh Arnold]

I'm telling you, my grandpa was so good at that. That amazed me. At the age of 16, I couldn't believe how good he was.

[Phil]

Tom's really good. Yes.

[Josh Arnold]

Tom's got real. Yeah, well, my thumb was never. This is not a good shape. It just clearly doesn't match my other fingers.

[Tom Griswold]

I'm not sure I can do it.

[Pat]

That is really good.

[Josh Arnold]

It's pretty good.

[Tom Griswold]

It is the dumbest trick. Honor.

[Kristi Lee]

I'm mystified. I've never seen that before.

[Tom Griswold]

The pulling off the tip of your thumb.

[Kristi Lee]

Joe.

[Pat]

No, no, no.

[Josh Arnold]

Awesome. You just. Yeah, you. I mean, I'm really a terrible version, but.

[Tom Griswold]

Yeah.

[Josh Arnold]

But I've. I've got your nose. Never.

[Kristi Lee]

I got your nose. I fell for that.

[Josh Arnold]

I never did.

[Comedian (possibly Tom Griswold or a guest)]

I was like, what?

[Josh Arnold]

That's clearly your sir.

[Tom Griswold]

I like that. I did like the bachelor uncle that pulled the half dollar from behind your ear.

[Josh Arnold]

Oh, you had a very different bachelor uncle.

[Pat]

You got your nose when it wasn't your nose.

[Tom Griswold]

Okay. I'm so sorry. Coming up in the news, we do have old fashioned pervs.

[Kristi Lee]

My bachelor uncle pulled earrings from the back of my ear. Uncle Kim.

[Josh Arnold]

I mean, was he actually removing your earring?

[Kristi Lee]

No, he was gay. Used earrings instead.

[Josh Arnold]

You never. This is fast. There's a lot going on here that are interesting, but one thing that's really I've. Is.

[Kristi Lee]

Was a great uncle.

[Josh Arnold]

He's the first and only gay guy named Clem.

[Kristi Lee]

Maybe he was my grandmother's brother. Yes. Yeah. So he was my great uncle.

[Pat]

Yeah.

[Kristi Lee]

But, yeah, he.

[Josh Arnold]

I bet he was wonderful, though.

[Kristi Lee]

And he was. He was a haberdasher, so he had great hats. And he passed away when I was probably 12. 11 or 12 years old.

[Pat]

Was he out at that time?

[Kristi Lee]

Well, back then, you know, it was. He would have parties upstairs in his home that were private. Yeah. But my aunt was telling me a story just the other night about how he came out to California to visit her. And he was dressed in copper satin hot pants and a gold silk shirt and long gloves and boots. And they went to the mall shopping and she was in high school and her girlfriend from high school had to wait on them and. And she was, you know, it was very awkward situation.

[Josh Arnold]

Did he kept asking people where Rock Hudson's house was?

[Kristi Lee]

No, but he did pick out some wonderful outfits for her.

[Josh Arnold]

Oh, how nice.

[Kristi Lee]

Yeah, it turned out well.

[Tom Griswold]

He's a good guy.

[Kristi Lee]

Yeah, Uncle Clem was a great guy. He. He was wonderful. I barely remember him, but I do remember when he passed away, a lot of the ladies in the family were going after all of his jewelry and his hats.

[Phil]

I get the boas, I get the hot pants.

[Josh Arnold]

I get the butt plus.

[Kristi Lee]

But you're right, there are. Clem is a very unusual name for.

[Pat]

Yeah, that's my grandfather's name.

[Kristi Lee]

Is that your grandfather's name? They would have been about the same age.

[Josh Arnold]

Is it short for anything?

[Kristi Lee]

I don't think so.

[Pat]

Clement.

[Kristi Lee]

Clement.

[Pat]

My grandfather's name is.

[Kristi Lee]

Maybe it's Clem's first name too. I don't know.

[Tom Griswold]

Clement's very distinguished. Very, very Supreme Court like. Christy Lee is at the news desk. What do you got over there?

[Kristi Lee]

A Japanese company that builds robotic monster wolves says demand is surging as Japan deals with a record number of deadly bear attacks.

[Josh Arnold]

I gotta look at one of these.

[Kristi Lee]

The animatronic wolves feature flashing red eyes, artificial fur and loud howling sounds designed to scare wildlife away. The manufacturer Otasiaki, says It has a three month waiting list for the roughly $4,000 devices. It's also developing a portable version for hikers, anglers and school children.

[Josh Arnold]

They look insane.

[Tom Griswold]

This is designed to keep bears away.

[Kristi Lee]

Right. And they are actually putting it on wheels now to chase animals or Patrol specific paths if you want the upgrade.

[Tom Griswold]

Wow. I'm kind of surprised they didn't go with a Godzilla.

[Kristi Lee]

Whoa. That is a scary wolf.

[Tom Griswold]

It looks like a giant wolf with glowing red eyes.

[Josh Arnold]

Looks like the thing. One of those things at spirit Halloween where you have to step on the circle.

[Kristi Lee]

Yeah, yeah, exactly.

[Pat]

Yeah.

[Phil]

I would think one of those $200 spirit Halloween things would work just as well as this $4,000 robot.

[Josh Arnold]

Yeah.

[Tom Griswold]

I don't know.

[Kristi Lee]

I wonder if it's remote control. Like, motion detected. If a bear comes near it, it'll.

[Josh Arnold]

So are the bears killing cattle or are they going after people?

[Tom Griswold]

No, no. They've killed a dozen people.

[Josh Arnold]

Bears in Japan.

[Kristi Lee]

Yeah.

[Comedian (possibly Tom Griswold or a guest)]

Wow.

[Tom Griswold]

It's been a real big problem lately, and it seems like we get a bear story almost every day here. We have. We had two this week out of Gatlinburg.

[Kristi Lee]

Yeah.

[Tom Griswold]

Where, you know, bears just. They're. Hey, the food. The food's here.

[Kristi Lee]

Well, yeah. They're out of hibernation. The cubs are out. They're having fun.

[Phil]

Yeah.

[Josh Arnold]

They're stretching their legs.

[Kristi Lee]

Yeah.

[Tom Griswold]

With those giant skeletons they sell at Home Depot at Halloween. Would they.

[Kristi Lee]

They scare people? I don't know.

[Tom Griswold]

Do they scare? I guess the bears would. Wouldn't care.

[Josh Arnold]

No. And that's why they didn't go with Godzilla, Tom. Is because they would want something that the bears knew were sort of a natural predator.

[Tom Griswold]

Yeah, I guess if they. I just thought it'd be funnier if it was a big Godzilla with red eyes. Be more kind of in line with my knowledge of Japanese culture.

[Josh Arnold]

Wow.

[Tom Griswold]

That. They're pretty scary. And I guess I hope they're working for them.

[Kristi Lee]

Yeah, well, it seems to be. If they're on a wait list, band camps are cropping up for adults.

[Josh Arnold]

Pat.

[Pat]

All right, I'm going.

[Kristi Lee]

There are now a variety of summer music programs across the United States, ranging from electronic folk, rock and roll, and jazz, to chamber and even opera. For many adults, Bandcamp offers a way to relive the. Relive the nostalgic musical experience of their youth and make new social connections. Lee Hertz, who directs band camp for adult musicians at Susquehanna University, told the AP that attendees include retirees, full time professionals, mothers, even people who, quote, sold their tuba for a couch in college so they could have a couch. And 20 years later, they're like, I need a tuba again.

[Tom Griswold]

By the way, if you've priced a tuba lately, you can get a quite a nice couch.

[Josh Arnold]

Yeah.

[Pat]

Trumpets are 1300 bucks, so I don't

[Josh Arnold]

know what a tuba is.

[Pat]

It's a lot more metal.

[Tom Griswold]

Real pricey.

[Kristi Lee]

Really?

[Tom Griswold]

Yeah, but. Yeah, but this is really fun. And it's so odd that. Pat, you mentioned that you are indeed going to a band camp.

[Pat]

I'm talking about it.

[Josh Arnold]

I want to go.

[Advertiser (Columbia)]

Yeah.

[Tom Griswold]

This summer.

[Pat]

I'm looking for a sponsor. Yeah, I'd like to go to Tommy Emanuels in Austin. Yeah. In August.

[Comedian (possibly Tom Griswold or a guest)]

Cool.

[Tom Griswold]

And Tommy is one of the greatest guitar players in the world. He's been in our studio several times.

[Pat]

My favorite.

[Tom Griswold]

Yeah, he's a great guy, Just a super nice guy. And I. I was mentioning the day and I got confused. There's a famous version of the Chick's Not Here. Allman Brothers song. Little Martha. Mack McInally does it by himself. It's usually a twin. Twin guitar piece. And Tommy Emanuels, he's famous for, among other things, this version of. See if you recognize this song.

[Josh Arnold]

I love this. Can you play this path?

[Pat]

I can play.

[Tom Griswold]

Kevin. Yeah. I'll play it for you. This is dumb.

[Josh Arnold]

I've always wanted somebody to do Classical Gas with their gas.

[Tom Griswold]

Really?

[Pat]

My joke can't be done.

[Tom Griswold]

You don't want to hear. You don't want to hear.

[Josh Arnold]

I don't like that version.

[Kristi Lee]

I don't either. Whose version is.

[Josh Arnold]

Who rocked it up like that?

[Tom Griswold]

Tommy Emanuel. Okay. I'm sure.

[Pat]

All right. You have a version of Classical Gas. Yes.

[Josh Arnold]

Oh, that's good. Yeah.

[Pat]

See a little Beethoven in the armpit?

[Comedian (possibly Tom Griswold or a guest)]

Sure.

[Josh Arnold]

Yeah.

[Tom Griswold]

Classical Gas was made famous by the head writer of the Smothers Brothers Show.

[Josh Arnold]

Yeah. Great song, Christy. What's brown and sits on a piano bench?

[Kristi Lee]

I don't know what?

[Josh Arnold]

Beethoven's last movement.

[Tom Griswold]

There it goes.

[Pat]

Or was it the Turd Movement?

[Tom Griswold]

That's a hell of a segment for you.

[Josh Arnold]

Oh, I'm sorry. We can talk more about the head writer of the Smothers Brothers.

[Pat]

We could go back to Hot Dogs.

[Tom Griswold]

That was a hit.

[Kristi Lee]

I know that.

[Josh Arnold]

Classical Gas was a hit.

[Tom Griswold]

Classical Glass was a hit.

[Kristi Lee]

Yeah. That was from the head writer of the Smothers Brothers.

[Tom Griswold]

Yeah.

[Josh Arnold]

Nobody needs to know that.

[Tom Griswold]

That's an interesting fact. I think that's better, more interesting than the. The subtitle of Teenage mutant Ninja Turtles 3 the movie.

[Josh Arnold]

I wasn't trying to teach anybody anything. I just said it.

[Kristi Lee]

I guess I would bet more people know that than they knew the head writer of the Smother's Bro.

[Tom Griswold]

This was the hit version.

[Josh Arnold]

Yeah.

[Pat]

Mason Williams.

[Josh Arnold]

Anson Williams.

[Tom Griswold]

Yes. Friend of Steve Martin, Right?

[Josh Arnold]

Yeah.

[Pat]

It's beautiful.

[Josh Arnold]

You know this one? You might want to kicks in.

[Tom Griswold]

It's really pretty. It kicks in in a minute. There's a big orchestra.

[Advertiser (Columbia)]

No.

[Kristi Lee]

Never heard this, huh?

[Phil]

I don't think so.

[Josh Arnold]

What do you think?

[Tom Griswold]

10 times out of 10, never mind. Mind. I try to educate the philosopher. It's lost. I just go eat your house on his plea dogs and smoke your weed.

[Phil]

Oh, speaking of the weed smoke, I mentioned Benjamin Franklin.

[Tom Griswold]

It's a vape thing called Penjamin Franklin.

[Phil]

Yes. There are some other names that another stoner here at work reminded me of. There's the John F. Kennedy.

[Josh Arnold]

Oh, yes.

[Phil]

There's the Penny G, the Jimi Pendrix, the Pen Shapiro and the Obi Wan Pinobi.

[Kristi Lee]

Are they made by the same company?

[Phil]

No, it's just what kids call it.

[Tom Griswold]

Oh, these are all vape pens. But the one you mentioned, the Penjemen, is actually a brand and we saw the logo and it's a poor rendition of Benjamin Franklin.

[Phil]

Oh, is it?

[Tom Griswold]

It looks like a tumor on his head. And that's apparently smoke, which I thought

[Josh Arnold]

was befitting because to me it looked like something a stoner would scribble in his notebook. Well, instead of listening to class.

[Kristi Lee]

There you go.

[Tom Griswold]

Yeah, it's like a frizzy haired Ben Franklin.

[Phil]

That's pretty funny.

[Tom Griswold]

With his eyes all blurry.

[Josh Arnold]

Well, yeah, his glasses are gone because he's bifocal guy.

[Tom Griswold]

What's the thing on top of his head?

[Kristi Lee]

That's what I was thinking.

[Tom Griswold]

Oh, oh, okay.

[Phil]

That's what you put me around.

[Josh Arnold]

It's like the cigarillo part.

[Tom Griswold]

Yeah, it looks like a. It looks like a half crushed fez. Okay.

[Josh Arnold]

Ben Shapiro.

[Kristi Lee]

Well, we have time to do it.

[Tom Griswold]

Yeah, that's.

[Josh Arnold]

That's my favorite. I want to know. Venn diagram.

[Tom Griswold]

Yeah. Well, yeah. No kidding. Yeah. Stoner on the right. I wonder what he would think of that if he knew that. But that. Is that an actual brand is.

[Phil]

No, that's just what the kids call.

[Tom Griswold]

Yeah. He might have a case on his hands. I don't know. I'm not sure how that works. If you can trademark Pen Shapiro. I want to go back to a topic we were discussing earlier, which is Band camp.

[Kristi Lee]

Yeah.

[Tom Griswold]

For adults. Because there was some confusion in the room during the break. We were talking about it. What exactly Band camp is. And this is an opportunity for people that are no longer in high school or college to kind of revisit their. The fun camaraderie they had in the band.

[Kristi Lee]

Yeah. And revisit what they. The instrument they played. A lot of people don't play. If you played the trumpet or the tuba or whatever. A lot of those people don't play. You don't play that as an adult, really, sitting in your room.

[Josh Arnold]

So are they. Is it all a trumpet camp? And then if you play drums, you go to a drum camp or do you.

[Tom Griswold]

Multiple instruments.

[Josh Arnold]

Okay.

[Kristi Lee]

And then I bet they put a band together at the end, maybe, and do a production. I would think.

[Josh Arnold]

You would think, but they're all over.

[Tom Griswold]

But during this discussion, you blurted out, well, I don't.

[Josh Arnold]

I. I'm not interested in this bandcap thing for me, that's just for nerds and losers. I remember when I was in show choir camp, we would really make fun of those kids.

[Tom Griswold]

So you really were in a show choir camp?

[Josh Arnold]

One year for a week in Orlando. I went to the show choir camps of America. That's right. Fine organization that would take kids from show choir camps all across the country. And we'd all go down to the Orlando, and we performed in front of the magic. The Cinderella's castle there in the magic kingdom.

[Kristi Lee]

That sounds fun.

[Josh Arnold]

Yes.

[Kristi Lee]

And you got to meet girls from other.

[Josh Arnold]

But I was gonna see so many hot girls.

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Yeah.

[Tom Griswold]

See, that's the thing.

[Phil]

The

[Tom Griswold]

band camp movies and whatever you. That's the whole thing was those are the kids that are really having fun.

[Josh Arnold]

Yeah, we had a blast because we also got to go to the parks when we weren't rehearsing. That was part of the package deal.

[Tom Griswold]

That's great.

[Josh Arnold]

So that was great.

[Tom Griswold]

And.

[Josh Arnold]

Yeah, it was.

[Kristi Lee]

Your odds were in your favor.

[Tom Griswold]

You know what? These. These adult. These adult band camps I did. I don't know if you kept reading, but they're so realistic that when you're at band camp, they bring in the jocks from high school to beat you.

[Pat]

So.

[Tom Griswold]

Yeah, just. Yeah. So they can call you nerds and pound you.

[Josh Arnold]

You know, I was kind of the nerd of the show choir camp, only because I was there for. I was there for the fun and the girls, and I wasn't as hardcore into the Learning the new choreography and stuff. And so they didn't. Yeah, some of the. Because I wasn't with that. What they did was you went there, and then you. You had to audition within the camp. So I had to do a solo song, which I failed. I bombed him. So I had been practicing one of my favorite songs, who knows how long I loved you. And I've been practicing and practicing, and I pretty much nailed it. And I had my teacher at school, she was like, that's great. You're gonna kill it. And I go And I had been practicing in a completely different key than apparently the song is in, because when the pianist there had the sheet music, I could not hit whatever register they were playing in. Does that make sense to you? God, when I.

[Pat]

Absolutely.

[Josh Arnold]

And so finally, I had to do it acapella.

[Tom Griswold]

Like an alfalfa moment.

[Josh Arnold]

Yes.

[Tom Griswold]

I'm in the mood for love.

[Josh Arnold]

Exactly right.

[Pat]

Original is an F. And it's a little high.

[Josh Arnold]

Okay. Yeah. It's too high for me.

[Tom Griswold]

Well, Josh, you're not aware of this, but I was aware of this story, and we are about to join on the phone. You're the woman that failed your audition. No.

[Josh Arnold]

So I didn't get, like, a. A big. And so they. What they do is then they put you in groups away from your own, like, because I went with six other people from my show choir, but I was pretty much with strangers then because they take. You know, and so I was like an extra. Like, and I'd be in the background for. And they were all Disney songs that we had to do. So I just can't wait to be king.

[Tom Griswold]

You just do the chorus and throw your arms.

[Josh Arnold]

Exactly. Yeah. Yeah.

[Phil]

What was your dad's expression on his face when you said, dad, I want to go to show choir camp.

[Tom Griswold]

Once again, your dad. Vietnam, two tours of duty in Nam, combat veteran badass Larry.

[Josh Arnold]

That said he loved, like, musicals and things.

[Phil]

Oh, really?

[Josh Arnold]

He was very supportive, and he knew all. He also knew.

[Kristi Lee]

Yeah.

[Josh Arnold]

But he goes, we don't have the money. We don't have. You can't go. I'm sorry. You just simply can't afford it. And listen to this. The other parents knew that I was interested in going in the show choir, and they all chipped in, like, 200 bucks.

[Kristi Lee]

Whoa.

[Josh Arnold]

Like, for me to go, it was like one of the.

[Phil]

And then fail.

[Kristi Lee]

So sweet.

[Tom Griswold]

I'm sure they were. They were. Now you have someone else besides your parents to say, we're disappointed. Yeah.

[Josh Arnold]

Yes. I disappointed 12 families.

[Phil]

And so, like, you weren't taking it as serious as you should while you were. They like, hey, Josh, we noticed you missed the spirit fingers session. What were you doing?

[Christopher]

That's it for another Bob and Tom show. Extra. Catch us on itunes. Google play and Stitcher for Bob and Tom. Extra. This is Christopher. Take care, everybody.

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