The BOB & TOM Show Extra: Birthdays, King & Queen, & a Tech Trade Show

Episode Date: February 4, 2026
Podcast: The BOB & TOM Show Free Podcast

Episode Overview

This BOB & TOM Extra episode is a lively, comedic ride through several trending topics: the celebration of birthdays, a hilariously confused chat about royal titles, and a review of the quirkiest products from the latest Consumer Electronics Show. The banter between longtime cast members Tom Griswold, Bob Kevoian, Christy Lee, Chick McGee, Ace Cosby, and Chris is packed with jokes, light-hearted roasts, personal anecdotes, and plenty of skepticism about modern technology.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Comedy Skit: “Vanilla” Tom Meets P. Diddy

[01:26 – 03:57]

• The episode kicks off with a mock movie preview where Tom Griswold “meets” rapper P. Diddy (played by Chris) in an odd-couple comedy.
• The skit highlights the extreme differences between Tom’s “vanilla” suburban persona and the hip-hop world, leading to a ridiculously awkward rap battle.
• Memorable quote:
  • Tom Griswold (jokingly rapping): "I pay an ethnic gentleman to cut my grass." [03:30]
  • Chris: "We both hung like donkeys. Donkeys, Donkeys." [03:41]
  • Bob Kevoian: “If you’re new to the show, I know it sounds like we all hate each other. That’s because we do.” [05:04]

2. Birthday Shoutouts and Family Roasting

[04:02 – 05:02]

• The crew jokes about Tom’s numerous family birthday obligations, poking fun at “half birthdays” and “quarter birthdays.”
• Light roasting about Sam’s (Tom’s son) age and hairline.
  • Chick McGee: “[Sam’s] bald, so it makes sense that you think that.” [04:45]
  • Tom Griswold: “Sam's got my hairline.” [04:50]

3. Remembering Richard Dimitri from “Johnny Dangerously”

[05:23 – 06:53]

• They commemorate the passing of Richard Dimitri (“Roman Maroney” in Johnny Dangerously), recalling his best lines and expressing admiration for the underrated comedy.
• Notable quote:
  • Bob Kevoian (in character): “You lousy corksuckers. You have violated my Fargan rights…” [05:43]

4. Royals Riddle: Who Gets to be Queen?

[07:01 – 08:38]

• Tom attempts to wish Kate Middleton a happy birthday, spurring a group debate (and confusion) about how royal succession works in the UK.
• The group playfully mocks their own ignorance and the relevance of the monarchy to Americans.
  • Chick McGee: “Hey, you know what, guys? We don’t actually care because you’re 1776, baby.” [07:40]

5. Weirdest Tech from the Consumer Electronics Show

[08:40 – 19:11]

Highlights from the Trade Show:

• Vivio Flow Pad:
  • A smart menstrual pad testing for pH, fertility, ovarian health.
  • Bob: “It’s probably a caddy for a pad that you throw away.” [09:21]
• C200 Ultrasonic Chef’s Knife:
  • Vibrates 300,000 times per second.
  • Tom Griswold: “Sorry, honey, can’t cut the turkey. I forgot to put the knife on the charging machine.” [10:06]
• Lollipop Star by Lava Tech Brands:
  • Candy that plays music through your jawbone.
  • Christy Lee: “It was also named the worst in show for the environment since the sticks cannot be recharged or reused…” [10:36]
• Glove Shows and Rave Nostalgia:
  • Chick McGee and Ace Cosby reminisce about raves, “glove shows,” and music toothbrushes (Tooth Tunes).
    • Chick McGee: “It’d play like, two minutes of a Britney Spears song.” [12:01]
• Smart Lego Bricks & Paper-Thin TVs:
  • New Lego “Smart Play” and LG TVs thin as paper.
  • Ace Cosby: “Can’t watch Netflix, I accidentally ripped the TV.” [13:42]
  • Bob Kevoian: “I don’t know how many TVs I have…many.” [14:26]
• Roborock Stair-Climbing Vacuum:
  • Group doubts its practicality—especially on carpet.
  • Tom Griswold: “It’s not going to be able to get the edges where all the dirt is anyway.” [16:19]
• Samsung Bespoke AI Family Hub Refrigerator:
  • Over-priced ($11,000), smart features nobody wants, and poor demo performance.
  • Tom Griswold: “I’m so tired of everything needing a password. Why does your refrigerator require a password, Jake?” [17:30]
• Other “Worst in Show” Items:
  • Internet-connected treadmill with AI coach, lampooned for its intrusive “motivation.”
  • Tom Griswold: “Run for the next three months—she’ll drop a couple pounds. Who wants their treadmill to talk to them?” [19:04]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the generational tech gap:

  • Bob Kevoian: “Have you ever picked up a magazine lately…put it on the picture and tried to make it bigger?” [15:27]

• Social Media Slip-ups:

  • Chick McGee, on Instagram mishaps: “You’re trying to zoom in and you like some random post. It’s so embarrassing.” [15:32]

• On modern refrigerators:

  • Tom Griswold, mocking voice control: “As soon as they said bespoke, I hated Shakespeare.” [16:31]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Comedy Skit: Tom Meets Diddy – [01:26 – 03:57]
• Birthdays & Family Roasts – [04:02 – 05:02]
• “Johnny Dangerously” Tribute – [05:23 – 06:53]
• Royal Family Confusion – [07:01 – 08:38]
• Consumer Electronics Show Oddities
  • Menstrual Pad & Ultrasonic Knife – [08:40 – 10:06]
  • Lollipop Star & Raves – [10:17 – 12:08]
  • Tooth Tunes Memory – [12:08 – 12:42]
  • Smart Legos, Paper-thin TV – [13:01 – 14:26]
  • Roborock Stair Vacuum – [14:37 – 16:23]
  • Samsung “Bespoke” Fridge – [16:26 – 18:34]
  • AI Treadmill “Coach” – [18:37 – 19:11]

Tone & Style

The episode keeps true to The BOB & TOM Show’s trademark: irreverent, fast-paced, slightly cynical, and deeply rooted in chemistry among the cast. The discussions seamlessly blend real tech news with wisecracks, personal jabs, and the kind of improvisational comedy only possible among old friends.

Perfect For:

Listeners seeking a hilarious, digestible rundown of tech news, pop culture, and the joyously absurd side of daily life with a side of classic radio banter. Even if you missed the episode, this summary gives you all the comedy, viewpoints, and most memorable moments—without the ads, intros, or outros.