B&T Extra: Bad ideas Sports Gambling Josh's Beard - The BOB & TOM Show Free Podcast

Podcast Summary: B&T Extra – Bad Ideas, Sports Gambling, Josh's Beard
The BOB & TOM Show Free Podcast
Release Date: April 15, 2025

Introduction

In this episode of B&T Extra, listeners are treated to a blend of humor, insightful discussions, and engaging segments that encapsulate the essence of The BOB & TOM Show. Hosted by the dynamic duo Bob and Tom, along with co-hosts Jess, Pat Godwin, Josh Arnold, and Ace Cosby, the show delves into amusing anecdotes, critiques on current trends, and light-hearted entertainment.

Bad Ideas Segment

The episode kicks off with the Bad Ideas segment, where the hosts humorously critique flawed concepts and decisions in various contexts.

Sports Gambling Critique:
The hosts engage in a spirited debate over the integration of gambling into sports broadcasting. Tom expresses his disdain, stating, “They all do it now because the betting, that's...that's what's got all the money.” (12:45). Pat agrees, adding, “I don't think you should be allowed to bet in a stadium. It’s insanity.” The conversation highlights concerns about the commercialization of sports and the ethical implications of intertwining betting with athletic competitions.
Broadcasting Ethics:
Discussing the professionalism of sports broadcasters, Tom remarks, “I don't like it when broadcasters reference the spread. I think that's unprofessional.” (15:30), reflecting a shared sentiment among the hosts about maintaining integrity in sports journalism.

Sports Gambling Discussion

Expanding on the theme of sports gambling, the hosts explore its impact on both the sports industry and its fanbase.

Impact on Viewership:
Jess posits, “See how betting has affected the popularity of all these sports in terms of so people. The more people on it, the more people watch.” (20:10), suggesting that gambling has significantly boosted sports viewership despite potential downsides.
Cultural Shifts:
Tom shares an analogy, saying, “I was, I was talking to a friend of mine...the biggest problem is they're all addicted to sports gambling.” (22:05), illustrating the deep-rooted cultural shifts gambling has introduced, particularly among younger demographics.
Technological Integration:
The conversation touches on technological advancements, such as the introduction of pitch clocks in baseball to speed up games, with Tom sarcastically questioning, “What kind of limit are they going to put on that?” (25:50), underscoring the hosts' skepticism towards tech-driven changes aimed at enhancing betting accuracy.

Josh's Beard Update

A prominent highlight of the episode is the update on Josh Arnold's evolving facial hair.

Listener Observation:
Jess announces, “Josh Arnold is modifying his so called winter's beard. I keep forgetting and looking over there. Josh is shaving it piece by piece.” (35:20), noting Josh’s gradual transition from a full beard to a more refined look.
Historical Comparison:
The hosts reminisce about famous personalities with similar beards. Tom references Dwayne Allman, saying, “You would think they would...” (37:10), drawing parallels between Josh’s beard and the iconic styles of rock legends.
Visual Gags:
Adding humor, Pat introduces “Ed Septic,” a fictional character who humorously interacts with Josh, further accentuating the comedic undertone of the segment.

Letters and Listener Stories

The show features heartfelt and humorous letters from listeners, adding a personal touch to the broadcast.

Craig’s Story:
A letter from farmer Craig recounts a fond memory from Mackinac Island, where he retrieved a lost twenty-dollar bill for a lady in need. Tom humorously challenges the authenticity of the letter, leading to a light-hearted exchange about honesty and the value of good deeds.
Penis Size in Historical Paintings:
Jess shares a quirky study on the evolution of penis sizes in art over seven centuries. Pat humorously riffs on the topic with an original song, blending comedy with unexpected factual tidbits. Notable quote: “It's always weird, especially when they're in a landscape. Bigger hog the better.” (48:15).

Comedy Bits and Songs

Humor is a staple of The BOB & TOM Show, and this episode is no exception.

Pat's Award-Winning Song:
Pat Godwin performs a comedic song addressing the absurdity of historical standards, blending humor with the earlier discussion on art and anatomy.
Josh’s Bathroom Mishap Narrative:
Tom narrates a humorous story about a casino visit gone wrong, filled with puns and wordplay. The segment includes lines like, “I dookie my dungarees” (50:45), showcasing the hosts' knack for storytelling and comedic timing.

Special Segments and Guests

The episode includes unique segments that offer variety and surprise to the listeners.

Cliff Notes Theater:
A parody segment that presents abbreviated versions of popular films with a comedic twist. This week’s feature humorously distorts the narrative of "Showgirls," emphasizing the show's penchant for playful satire.
Guest Appearance by Lala Kent:
A cameo by Bravo TV star Lala Kent brings an element of celebrity interaction. The discussion veers into the realm of reality TV, with the hosts contemplating the creation of their own competition brackets, adding another layer of pop culture commentary.

Conclusions and Final Thoughts

As the episode wraps up, the hosts reflect on the day’s discussions with their trademark humor and camaraderie.

Final Remarks:
Tom concludes with a cheerful sign-off, reminding listeners to catch future episodes and engaging segments. The closing moments reaffirm the show's commitment to blending humor with insightful commentary, leaving listeners entertained and informed.
Notable Quote:
Christopher, the extra host, signs off with, “Take care, everybody.” (60:00), encapsulating the friendly and approachable nature of the show.

Notable Quotes

“They all do it now because the betting, that's...that's what's got all the money.” – Tom (12:45)
“I don’t like it when broadcasters reference the spread. I think that's unprofessional.” – Tom (15:30)
“If your ideas will make it happen that way, you're a bad idea waiting to happen.” – Jess (24:50)
“I'd scream your hand again, say, give my 20. All right, have a nice day.” – Bob (18:30)
“I'm hung like ancient art.” – Pat Godwin in his song (48:30)
“Take care, everybody.” – Christopher (60:00)

Conclusion

This episode of B&T Extra masterfully combines humor, critical discussions, and engaging stories to deliver an entertaining and thought-provoking experience. From dissecting the complexities of sports gambling to sharing personal updates and comedic performances, The BOB & TOM Show continues to resonate with its nationwide audience through its unique blend of content.

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Transcript

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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. Bad ideas. Plus sports, gambling and Josh's beard. It's on the way in just a second. Get in the zone. AutoZone. John always listens to his truck. So when his brakes start talking, he goes to AutoZone where a helpful autozoner gets him the right parts. If John has time to put them in, he borrows a kit with lonatool. And if he doesn't, he gets a free shop referral. No hassles, just help. Everything you need. Nothing you don't. Get in the zone. Auto zone deposit required for lonatool restrictions apply. The Bob and Tom show now presents Cliff Notes Theater. Cliff Notes Theater. An abbreviated version of today's latest films. For those with a busy lifestyle, today's presentation show girls a hot look behind the scenes of strip clubs. Rated NC17. And now CliffNotes Theater. Wow, look at the size of them things. Because sometimes you just don't have time to sit through the whole thing. Oh, that. I feel like I've seen it now. Yeah, sure you have a great way to get your morning started. This is Bob and Tom Extra. Jess is here at the news desk. There's Pat Godwin, Josh Arnold, Ace Cosby on Chick. Hello, Tom. Can we limit it to two stories from the sports desk? Sure. I like to think of it as to we're spreading too much joy. We have too much love for everybody. Very good, very good. Now how about just one story? The one story you picked. How about that. Well, before we get to that, all right, we have another letter. Okay. We were discussing the Yugo that plummeted off the Mackinaw Bridge a few years ago. You were talking about that. Dear radio legend, writes our farmer friend, Craig. Craig, I am one of the few people that got Tom's Mackinac island fudge joke. All right? Now, this is now a mark issue. This is no longer a Thomas. I don't think it's a mark issue. I think Tom fabricates almost all of those letters. You could read that. No. What if it was a blank piece of paper? Exactly. Because we traveled to Mackinac island on a family vacation when I was 14. We don't care. How dare you say that to a hard working farmer like Craig. Has nothing to do with him being a farmer. He goes, I remember watching a lady drop a twenty dollar bill on the ground while attempting to pay at one of their famous fudge shops. Huh? Me being a teenager love, I snapped up the forgotten bill, tried to return it to the lady. She was so impressed, she said, why don't you keep it? Oh, wow. Amazing story. I went to a novelty T shirt shop and bought a T shirt that said free Breathalyzer Blow with an arrow pointing toward my job. A good deed turned into. My mother was furious. I've never seen my dad laugh harder. Thank you, Farmer Craig. You keep growing whatever you're growing out there, buddy. We appreciate your hard work. Very nice. Isn't that sweet? It is sweet. Now, if you had dropped a 20 and somebody said, oh, sir, I believe you dropped this, what would you do? I'd keep it. I'd go, oh, thank you very much. You're a good person. And I would keep them. I'd shake your hand again, say, give my 20. All right, have a nice day. I wouldn't give them any rewards. Yeah, I'm not giving you that money. No, absolutely not. A little kid. Of course I'd be disappointed if he thought he's just going to go down to Spencer Gifts and buy a whoopee cushion and a dirty T shirt. All the better. Yeah. Yeah. All the better. It is time to check in with Chick McGee at the sports desk. Have we missed anything? Former NBA insider Adrian Wojnowski is auctioning off his cell phone and press passes to raise funds for Saint Bonaventure men's basketball program. I'm watching you, Wazowski. Where are you? Where he works now 55 year old best knows for best. Known for breaking news specifically with the NBA on espn. You hear the Enthusiasm announced the online auction. I don't know how this. How. How did this get your attention? It's just so dumb. Yeah, he's. He's. He's auctioning off his old cell phone. I mean, among the items up for bid also are Woj's ESPN ID badge, various press passes, as well as several iPhones he used to break news with, including the one announcing his departure from espn. Yeah. Nobody knows this person. No, no. This means from espn. That means watch bombs. No. Okay. And it's not. It's not. It's not watch bombs. It's. It's Woj. And I never heard the term Woj bombs until I read this bathroom with this guy. Can you imagine opening it up with pictures of naked cheer leaders on there? No, we just do it for the college. That's kind of a fun story. The NBA season a little bit boring right now. A lot going on. Not a lot going on. The NBA season. Well, you got the LA thing. There's a decent wild card race going on, isn't there? They have the wild card in the NBA? No idea. Los Angeles and Dallas tonight, actually. Luca. Yeah. Okay. Exciting news in the world of baseball. Oh, yeah. This is going to be the robot strikes and balls. Right? Fantastic. Yeah. Yeah. Take all the humans out of it. A player able to tap the top of their head and. Yep. Have a recall. Say, hey, was that really a strike? I mean, but what kind of limit are they going to put on that? Yeah. They just got the pitch clock to speed the games up. Exactly how many pitchers are going to. They're going to contest all of them. They're trying to get things more accurate because of all the betting. Horrible idea. Boy, but you. You. Yeah. Basing the game around betting. Yeah. That's insanity. That's a dog. The tail wagging the dog. That's what's happening when you go to a game and they have the betting parlor right there on the stadium. That's not what's happening. Yes. If your ideas will make it happen that way, you're a bad idea waiting to happen if people are listening to you. I specialize in bad ideas. I know you do. I don't think you should be. Oh, boy. I don't like it when broadcasters reference the spread. I think that's unprofessional. I hate that. I agree. I don't like it. They all do it now because the betting, that's. That's what's got all the money. That's where. That's why it's getting so popular. I used to watch my hockey games on Fox Sports Midwest. They, they, they recently changed their name to FanDuel Sports West. Yeah. So the whole station that shows my sports is named after the betting site? Yep. But I don't think betting sites should be. I don't think you should be able allowed to bet in a stadium. I don't think so. Does that sound weird? No, no it does not. No, not at all. If you're a fan at the stadium or arena, I don't think you should be allowed to bet. I wish there was some way to accurately instead of just spouting off at the mouth. See how betting has affected the popularity of all these sports in terms of so people. The more people on it, the more people watch. Probably affect. Affected it, but not maybe as much as we think. I don't know. I think it's seems to be a big moneymaker. Put it this way. I was, I was talking to a friend of mine. Stand by for an analogy. That won't make any sense analogy. It's an actual true story. Teaches at an all boys school. And I in a state where it has. That has the legal reefer. And I said is it a problem with all the guys being stoned all the time? And she said no, no, no, no. That isn't the problem. The biggest problem is they're all addicted to sports gambling. Yeah. Why are phones allowed in schools? A lot of them are allowed in schools. But they're supposed to be kept in their locker. Yes. Only for lunch. Yeah. They shouldn't even be. They should not be allowed on the premise. But at lunch you can put a quick 50 on the game. That's a good point. True. It's like lunch. Like on a construction site. It is. Hey baby. What you doing, baby? Oh, sorry. Off topic. Let's get back to you got the racing forms. It's the new racing form. Hey, Tom's child in the third. Yeah, yeah. When places show. Did you guys know anybody that would get the racing forms and. No. Either, either. I don't think I've ever seen a race. Yeah, I only heard tell of it. Yeah, I did. You did? Yeah. Well didn't your uncle almost ruin the family or something? No, no, that was my grandfather. Yeah, yeah, yeah. But no, my friend of a friend. How do I do? A friend of my friend's mother was an expert, absolute expert on horse racing. Wow. Is that right? Staggering. Yeah, that's cool. You could you talk about the Kentucky Derby. She would know all of the. The lineage of all the horses. I I'm fascinated with that world. I love she was. I had an uncle who was a jockey. What? Yeah. Really? That explains your. A great uncle. Small stature. Yeah. George Patrick Ryan. Wow. A professional jockey. Yep. How tall was he? Not he had like four. 10. Wow. Or 11. Yeah. Huh. Did he talk like this? Right up here. No more Spanish. Actually, George Patrick Ryan is Irish. Ah. Yeah. Yeah. But I think when you become a jockey, you just start speaking in the Spanish. Even if you're from Ireland. That's right. You know, carry a lantern around. Horses respond to that lilt. I see. Hey. Tom said no. No, he didn't. Around. Well, if you know the actual. If you know the history of that, it's actually the great, great honor change minds with that. It's actually a great people are not really to go down down rabbit hole and find out what actually was going on. Yeah, yeah, yeah. Okay. What else is happening in sports? I think we're done. I wrapped it up three times and you refused to hear me. Not makes it the fourth time. How can you disagree with me when I say I specialize in bad decisions? I hired you. Wow. I need to know who wrote that right now. Time now for Bad hires in history. April 1, 1987. Chick McGee is hired as Bob and Tom show. And all hell breaks loose. Next week on Bad Hires in History, David Berkowitz. And then the next one. Lee Harvey is hired by the school book. Lee, can you carry a bag of books? What do you got there, Lee? Oh, yeah, right there. Right, that's next week. I gotta take the day off. I'm passing out leaflets for the fair Play. The Fair Play for Cuba committee. Like this Jess Hooker is wallowing in obscure references at the Bob and Tom news desk. What have you got? Art researchers say penis size and historical paintings have gradually increased over the past seven centuries. Yeah, baby. A study into the size of human penis size and paintings revealed that during the 15th and 16th centuries there was a dramatic increase in paintings depicting the naked male body, but the penis was still depicted as relatively small. Well, we learned that it was considered gauche to have a large penis in art. Well, that's because the, you know, kings that were they. Yeah, they didn't want. Well, I can't help but notice that our footman is called a footman for a reason. Dear God. Why is the queen spending so much time with the foot? It's me. I think the key to this is these rolling paintings of white dudes. I think we let's face was the ancient royals of Nairobi. Yeah. Are their paintings a little different? Ye. 1900-2022, the average penis size in paintings was significantly higher than those of all earlier periods. Yeah. And the average penis size of the 21st century paintings was greater than all other centuries. Can you imagine going for the grant to do this? Studying penis size? Yeah. You go to some esteemed organization that. Oh, the BJU International, which is where this is published. Yes, the bju. Really? Sure. It's a esteemed art organization. I think it's interesting that what is the. The centuries where they started seeing more. 15th and 16th. Yeah, 15th and 16th. That's where they. The wait. The paintings of naked men increased, but the penises stayed small. Okay, we don't want no short penis arch. Yeah, it's always weird, especially when they're in a landscape. Bigger hog the better. Those old paintings from like the Ming dynasty and stuff, all the penises are blurred out. Yeah. Very odd. It's almost like they were pixelated. Yeah. Okay. I'm doing comedy over here. Pat, you have your guitar out? Yes, I do have it in a wool award winning song. About this topic, I know you've all heard it, but please be kind, please, once again, please be kind. If you're going to heckle, keep it light. I am a true man of the world. Going good so far. I stand here with my flag unfurled. I'm a gorgeous melting pot of humanity. But one physical flaw is such a blow to my vanity. I have a cute English nose like the Swede Zamblinas. I have huge Austrian pecs, But a Greek statue penis. I'm hung like ancient art. That's what came between us. You're like my Roman hands but not my Greeks. That Japanese. I'm no Norse God, neither grower nor shore. I have a pint sized package like the javelin thrower. Go ahead, take a peek at my teeny weeny Greek physique. I'm a strong Irish liver and a Japanese like genius, no accent, a big American gut, but a Greek statue penis. Salty Brazilian nuts and a Greek statue penis. Thank you very much. You're all too kind. It's also probably because those old museums, they didn't have H vac of any type. Oh, they didn't have, you know, central air. Absolutely central heat. So it's freezing in. Yeah. You know what? That'll do. It's gonna make anybody look a little small shrinkage. Oh, very good. And then hospital small. You know what I'm talking about. Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah. One of the conclusions, if you read deeper into this article, in all truth, one of the conclusions is because of porn. They. They have ubiquity of porn. The ubiquity of porn. They've. That they've started the ubiquity of. Doesn't that sound pretty? Not only that, but it seems to be everywhere. Yeah, but apparently that's. I guess that is also because typically the so called porn stars tend to be huge gifted. That's their. Is there, is there a sphere of pornography featuring the poorly endowed? Well, I don't. I mean I'm probably. Yeah, the micro. But I know amateur porn is really prevalent and those are just dudes, you know, those are just regular dudes regularly hanging men. There's no many massive hogs in that bus because as you've told me, there are apparently dozens of categories. There's something, something for everyone. Yeah, for sure, for sure. I wonder what it would be called. Maybe just small pain. Micro. Yeah, I don't know. Micro is another category. That is another. That's almost a medical condition, but. Oh yeah, Microsoft medical condition micro. You can get a grand for that. How much? I may be eligible. By the way, I got a letter here. He's a girl now and I. I swear to God, if it's about fudge, I can't. No, it's, it's, it's. It's about what's happening right now in this room, which is that Josh Arnold is modifying his so called winter's beard. I keep forgetting and looking over there. I'm used to it now. Josh is shaving it piece by piece. On day one, Josh shaved off just from the lip down. Okay, so it's like giant sideburns that meet with a huge mustache. I can't believe I didn't remember this, but astute listener from Piedmont, South Carolina, the great Pat Lennon noticed it. I can think of a famous person who had a beard like Josh's. Dwayne Allman. Oh, is that right? The great guitarist from the original lineup of the Allman Brothers. Ah, I remember that now. He indeed had that bit. He had red hair, kind of a reddish beard. And he did this for a while. Tracks, Allman Brothers. You would think they would. Yeah, very good, very good. Well, thank you, Pat for pointing that out. Well, speaking of beards, I believe we have a special assistant. Oh, there he is up on the big screen. Hello. Hey, now there's a beard. Hey there, it's Ed. Septic. Josh. Oh my gosh, you look fantastic. Well, thank you, Edward. Oh, I hope you brought a tennis racket with you. Today. Why is that swat away on the pooh? I should have, you know. Line forms to the left, ladies. Oh, man, we had a good time in Iowa, didn't we? Last Friday? Yes, sir. Man, I had such a good time, I've been asked to never return. Oh, by the casino and the state of Iowa. I've always wanted a police escort, but more to maybe a concert, not to the state line. Anyway, see, what had happened was after I stopped by your show, I decided to play some roulette. Winning big playing number two. Naturally, as luck would have it, all those number twos and the coffee ended up adding up. I go sprinting to the toilet. No luck there. Full house. I try the one whole family restaurant occupied. Oh, I think you were in there, Tom, because I thought I heard a royal flush. Casino terms. Get it? Yeah, yeah. Luckily, before I dookie my dungarees, I found an empty crafts table. Oh, no. Yeah, I laid eight the hard way. Y'all ever been tasting the bear buttocks? No. No. It's a rush. It's a rush. Though the smell of cinched hair takes a while to dissipate. Well, I gotta run. Pollard's kid clogged the toilet with another Hot Pocket again. So remember, I'm at Sector. I'll bang your pipes, but never your wife. Well, thank you, everybody. I don't know much, but here's what I think. Certain females in the world ain't nothing but stank they got rich husbands they're bored all the time they want you to covet their large behind Evil women will try to wreck your home they'll hit on you when your wife is gone they're just like dogs hungry for bone Evil women, yeah, I saw one on the treadmill down at the gym her hips were wide and her waist was thin I saw a P of sweat roll down the small of her back she had ten pounds of baloney and a eight pound sack Evil women I tired of they'll hit on you when your wife is gone they're just like dogs hungry for bones when she wakes up in the morning she wants to do wrong she sprays on some perfume and she puts on a thong she puts the water in the Often played at Sunday school She slept with the deacon and the preacher to Evil women will try to wreck your home they'll hit on you when your wife is gone Just like dogs hungry for bone Evil women try to wreck new home yeah, that's it for another Bob and Tom show. Extra. 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