The BOB & TOM Show Extra (March 13, 2026)

Episode: Backpack Speakers, Junk on the Toilet, & the Worst Perfume

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In this playful and irreverent episode of "The BOB & TOM Show Extra," the cast explores pet peeves and oddities from daily life with their signature blend of banter and comedy. Topics range from the surprising (public backpack speakers, the logistics of male anatomy and toilets) to the relatable (enduring overpowering perfume in public, and awkward first date ideas).

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Backpack Speakers & Public Audio (03:44 – 05:40)

• Bob Kevoian shares an anecdote about seeing a skier with a speaker in his backpack blasting Rush's "Tom Sawyer" on the slopes, surprising everyone by admitting he enjoyed it—but only because it was Rush.
  • Bob: “And he was playing the beginning of Tom Sawyer…and it was so cool.” (04:05)
• Christy Lee and Jess Hooker express irritation with people playing loud music on the beach, emphasizing a desire for peaceful environments.
  • Jess: “I have a big issue with speakers on the beach.” (04:37)
  • Christy Lee: “I want to listen to the water.” (04:42)
• Tom Griswold brings up booming car bass as another public nuisance.

Memorable Quote:

• Bob: “Snowboarding is to skiers what a bucket of diarrhea is to hollandaise sauce.” (04:27)

2. Toilet Logistics & Male Anatomy (06:03 – 08:24)

• Tom reads a listener email blaming Jess for making him self-conscious about how to “lay my junk on the seat in front of me” during bathroom visits.
• Jess Hooker describes (somewhat naively) imagining men maneuvering their anatomy atop the toilet rim, leading to much amusement from the male hosts.
  • Jess: “I thought you guys just kind of grabbed your sack from the bottom and pulled it up and then laid everything right there…” (06:47)
  • Christy: “How big is yours?” (07:00)
• Bob jokes about old age and the perils of low toilets, referencing the "squatty potty" and awkward Airbnb facilities.
  • Bob: “When your nuts hit the water, it’s time to go.” (07:16)
• They discuss challenges of ski clothing layers for bathroom breaks, especially for women.

3. Perfume Overload & Scent Allergies (08:56 – 09:52)

• Bob complains about someone’s overbearing perfume at his child’s swim meet, describing how the taste lingered long after he left.
  • Bob: “I could taste it in my throat…” (09:09)
• Christopher compares heavy perfume use to a form of “bullying,” which Pat Godwin and Bob jokingly dissect further.

4. First Dates: Fast Food, Low Pressure, & Awkward Activities (09:45 – 17:54)

• Christy Lee shares a dating survey: 70% of singles are open to first dates at fast food restaurants, though women are more likely to think it’s low effort.
  • Christy: “Half of respondents said they prioritize vibes over cost when planning a first date.” (10:28)
• Cast members debate coffee shops, ice cream, and places like Panera Bread or Applebee’s as alternatives.
• Pat Godwin performs a tongue-in-cheek romantic song, “Dates at White Castle,” poking fun at the romantic atmosphere of budget date spots.
  • Pat: “Onion breath, kisses from your cheapskate boyfriend… And those nights on the can…” (12:00)
• Several agree that “meeting in the middle” spots and paying separately/arriving separately increase comfort.
• Christopher suggests a half-date can loosen people up (e.g., going to Taco Bell after chatting about it).
  • Christopher: “You know what? We need to go to Taco Bell!” (13:40)
• Bob and Tom joke about terrible first date ideas, like paddle boat rides or performing live date commentaries on air—quickly vetoed by the group.
  • Christopher: “On this show…what would it be like if we did a show one time…with someone on a first date? …No, no.” (15:27 – 15:40)
• Paddle boat “romance” gets universally panned as uncomfortable and sweaty.

Notable Quotes:

• Bob: “If you’re on a chairlift and the chairlift stops…that’s one of the worst things of all time.” (08:44)
• Christy: “I want the woman to be as comfortable as possible…So that my lies go over better.” (18:04, laughter)
• Christopher: “I assure you, this is completely true. I had the opposite happen…she pointed to the baked potato jacket…took a ramekin of ranch and filled the potato skin.” (18:23)

Memorable Moments & Quotes (with Timestamps)

• Backpack speaker story & Rush on the slopes:
  • “And he was playing the beginning of Tom Sawyer…and it was so cool.” — Bob (04:05)
• Snowboarder analogy:
  • “Snowboarding is to skiers what a bucket of diarrhea is to hollandaise sauce.” — Bob (04:27)
• Toilet logistics confusion:
  • “I thought you guys just kind of grabbed your sack from the bottom and pulled it up…” — Jess (06:47)
  • “How big is yours?” — Christy (07:00)
  • “When your nuts hit the water, it’s time to go.” — Bob (07:16)
• Heavy perfume:
  • “I could taste it in my throat…” — Bob (09:09)
  • “It’s a form of bullying.” — Christopher (09:32)
• Fast food first dates:
  • “Half of respondents said they prioritize vibes over cost when planning a first date.” — Christy (10:28)
• White Castle love song:
  • “Onion breath, kisses from your cheapskate boyfriend… And those nights on the can…” — Pat (12:00)
• Date comfort & honesty:
  • “I want the woman to be as comfortable as possible…So that my lies go over better.” — Christopher (18:04)
• Potato skin date story:
  • “She pointed to the baked potato jacket…took a ramekin of ranch and filled the potato skin.” — Christopher (18:23)

Key Segment Timestamps

• 00:00 – 03:01: Intro and playful “Are you taller than a fifth grader?” skit
• 03:44 – 05:40: Backpack speakers and music in public spaces
• 06:03 – 08:24: Male anatomy and toilet logistics discussion
• 08:56 – 09:52: Overpowering perfume stories
• 09:45 – 17:54: First date trends, coffee shop vs. fast food, and paddle boats
• 12:12 – 12:54: “Dates at White Castle” musical parody by Pat Godwin
• 17:27 – 18:54: Paddle boat misery and the “great potato skin” dating story

Tone and Style

The episode is lively, cheeky, and full of improvisational humor, staying true to the Bob & Tom Show’s reputation for adult banter mixed with relatable observations. No topic is too sacred, and the group isn’t afraid to rib each other (and themselves) over everything from bathroom rituals to matters of the heart.

This episode delivers laughs and plenty of “did they just say that?” moments—perfect for fans of offbeat, real-life comedy.