The BOB & TOM Show Free Podcast

Episode: B&T Extra – Band logo tattoos, Josh’s KORN impression, & Letters
Date: December 30, 2025
Hosts: Bob Kevoian, Tom Griswold, Chick McGee, Josh Arnold, Christopher (producer/announcer)

Episode Overview

This B&T Extra dives into a characteristically playful mix of comedy and banter focused on listener letters, band logo tattoos, a memorable Josh KORN impression, and lighthearted debates about pop culture, movie recommendations, and local pronunciation corrections. The chemistry among the hosts shines as they alternate between riffing and responding to listener input, while keeping the energy tongue-in-cheek, zany, and occasionally self-deprecating.

Key Segments & Insights

1. "Boob Job for Christmas" Parody Song

[02:26 – 05:00]

• Performance: Josh Arnold launches into a comical holiday song parody, “I Want a Boob Job for Christmas,” with Bob Kevoian adding further over-the-top lines.
• Lyrical Playfulness: The song is packed with puns (“the only blimps as big as these say Goodyear” [03:22]) and escalating absurdity (“make them big and wonderful, the only blimps as big as these say Goodyear on the side”).
• Memorable Moment: Bob’s contribution includes a mock-poetic rundown of euphemisms (“hefty happy hooters, squishy gushing lactate shooters, massive milky, meaty mammaries” [04:19]), leading to mock applause and general laughter.

2. Most-Tattooed Band Logos & Symbols

[05:06 – 07:22]

• Bob Reports: Based on surveys with tattoo artists, Pink Floyd’s rainbow prism is the most tattooed band logo, followed by Guns N’ Roses, Metallica, AC/DC, Nirvana, Slipknot, Rammstein, Led Zeppelin, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and The Misfits.
• Logo vs. Symbol: The conversation pivots to the difference between band names and symbols—Pink Floyd’s prism and Grateful Dead’s “Steal Your Face” skull are tops for symbols.
• Beatles Notable Mention: The most tattooed Beatles image is the Abbey Road silhouette.
• Rap Category: Tupac leads as the most tattooed rapper, followed by Eminem and Biggie.
• Humor: Casual banter includes mixing up “Rammstein” with “Rammstein Steamroller” as a joke [05:52], mocking band naming conventions.

“According to this list, number one, Pink Floyd...” — Bob Kevoian [05:42]

3. Josh Arnold’s KORN Impression

[07:22 – 09:34]

• Set-Up: Stemming from a listener request, Bob confesses he’s unfamiliar with KORN, sparking a sequence of mock ignorance and puns about corn chowder and Cream (the band and the food).
• The Impression: Chick McGee encourages Josh to do his impression, which involves mimicking the scat-like, growling vocals of Jonathan Davis (KORN’s lead singer).
• Host Reactions: The crew laughs appreciatively, with Tom and Bob likening the “lyrics” to those of “Papa Um Mau Mau” or other nonsense-syllabic classics.
• Josh’s Take: Defends the style as a legitimate form of musical scatting:

  “You could argue that’s scatting.” — Josh Arnold [09:19]

4. Classic Songs & Movie References

[09:38 – 10:59]

• Surfing Bird History: The KORN bit turns into a reflection on “Surfin’ Bird” by The Trashmen, linking its origins to “Papa Um Mau Mau” and referencing iconic pop culture appearances, such as in Fred Claus and Back to the Beach.
• Cameo Chatter: Chick highlights cameos in Back to the Beach (Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, Pee-Wee Herman, and the original “Skipper and Gilligan”).
• Running Gag: Bob searches (unsuccessfully) for Pee-Wee Herman’s version of “Surfin’ Bird," leading to joking about old movies and TV.

5. Listener Letters – Pronunciation, Plugs & Family Ties

[11:19 – 18:09]

• Pronunciation Correction:
  • Paige writes in (with a dose of exasperation) to correct Tom’s pronunciation of Muhammed, Illinois—clarifying, “the ho is pronounced like ha, not like ho” [11:38].
  • The crew riffs on this, tying it to Muhammad Ali and ribbing Tom for not asking local listeners.
  • Seasonal plug: Kostaki Economopoulos’s show in Muhammad, IL is smoothly worked into the bit.
• Romcom Alert: A letter highlights Caroline Rhea’s role as Mrs. Claus in A Christmas in Tennessee.
• Best Documentary:
  • A listener asks Chick and Josh to clarify a documentary title. The answer: Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room [13:54].
  • Chick jokes that the letter writer, Kim, an Edward Jones administrator, “may be up to some Enron-type stuff” [14:09].

6. Further Listener Emails: Movie Picks, Sports Bets & Running Jokes

[14:34 – 18:40]

• Red One Movie Rec: Douglas writes to recommend Red One, starring JK Simmons as Santa and Dwayne Johnson. The cast debates whether letters like this are more personal diary than show fodder, teasing Douglas for prior unread submissions.

• Sports Betting:

  • A listener credits his recent $38 parlay win in Kentucky sports betting to following Chick’s picks for Thanksgiving, prompting self-deprecating banter about Chick’s overall record.
  • Tom jokes about the sharpness of listeners:

    “There’s some weirdo out there who put pen to paper and add everything up.” — Tom Griswold [18:01]

• Closing Out:

  • More pronunciation pet peeves (e.g., Borodino, NY; Carmel/Caramel), wrapped in classic BOB & TOM snark.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

| Time | Quote | Speaker | |--------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------| | 03:22 | “Make them big and wonderful, the only blimps as big as these say Goodyear on the side.” | Josh Arnold | | 04:19 | “Massive milky, meaty mammaries big enough to feed two families, Santa, won’t you listen?” | Bob Kevoian | | 07:02 | “Tupac, followed by Eminem. Biggie’s way down the list.” | Bob Kevoian | | 09:19 | “You could argue that’s scatting.” | Josh Arnold | | 11:38 | “If you mispronounce the town name of Muhammad, Illinois, one more time, I’m going to lose it.” | Listener (Paige) | | 14:09 | “She may be up to some Enron type stuff at Edward Jones.” | Chick McGee | | 18:01 | “There’s some weirdo out there who put pen to paper and add everything up.” | Tom Griswold |

Episode Flow & Tone

• Language & Tone: Conversational, quick-witted, and irreverent, staying true to BOB & TOM’s established comedic style.
• Pacing: Quick topic changes, theme-anchored but unpredictably digressive, driven by a mix of audience input and host improvisation.
• Engagement: Well-balanced blend of comedy, listener interaction, trivia, music, sports, and pop culture that rewards regular listeners while keeping it accessible for newcomers.

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Boob Job for Christmas Song: 02:26 – 05:00
• Band Logo Tattoo Discussion: 05:06 – 07:22
• Josh’s KORN Impression & Reaction: 07:22 – 09:34
• Surfin’ Bird & Movie Chat: 09:38 – 10:59
• Listener Letters (Pronunciation, Movie Plugs): 11:19 – 18:09
• Sports Bets, More Email, Running Gags: 14:34 – 18:40

Summary Takeaway

This B&T Extra is a classic sampling of the show’s vibe: a playful, rapid-fire exchange shaped by both hosts’ goofball tangents and genuine listener involvement, with highlights including a wild holiday parody song, tattoo trivia, spot-on band impressions, and good-natured audience ribbing about local pride and pop culture minutiae. The in-jokes and recurring bits reaffirm the show’s close audience relationship and signature comedic rhythm.