The BOB & TOM Show Extra: "Bunghole, Chuck E Cheese, & the Mirror Building"

Date: October 9, 2025
Hosts/Guests: Bob Kevoian, Tom Griswold, Kristi Lee, Josh Arnold, Chad Zumock
(Episode presented by Christopher)

Episode Overview

This edition of Bob and Tom Extra delivers the trademark blend of absurdist comedy, listener mail, light news, and off-the-cuff anecdotes the show is known for. The crew riffs on the infamous "bunghole" comment in sports, a criminal Chuck E. Cheese mascot, the distracting powers of a mirrored building, and digresses hilariously into topics from mascot mishaps and tipping culture to naming dogs.
Lighthearted, irreverent, and filled with laughter, the episode is a breezy dose of relatable banter peppered with running gags and musical bits.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The 'Ohio, Iowa, Idaho, Hawaii Highway' Song

[02:12 – 04:44]

• Bob Kevoian performs a custom comedic song imagining a road trip across similarly named states, culminating in the impossibility of a drive from Idaho to Hawaii.
• Lyrics abound with puns and food jokes relating to each state, like pineapples for Hawaii/Idaho and apple pie for Iowa.
• The segment pokes fun at the classic dentist’s office experience, adding a surreal musical twist.

Notable Quote

“It's the Ohio, Iowa, Hawaii Highway, everybody!” — Bob Kevoian [03:15]

2. Sports and the 'Bunghole' Reference

[04:54 – 05:58]

• Quick transition to sports, focusing on a Jerry Jones (Dallas Cowboys owner) comment involving the word "bunghole."
• Tom Griswold explains it as an oil-field term, but admits the word became a silly focal point.

Notable Quote

“Sometimes they come up dry. Had bungholes.” — Tom Griswold [05:06]

3. The Chuck E. Cheese Mascot Arrest Saga

[05:58 – 07:44]

• The gang unpacks a wild news story: someone in full Chuck E. Cheese costume arrested for credit card theft in Tallahassee.
• Amusement over body cam video, focus on the shocking image of the mascot led away—without a chance to remove the costume head first.
• Chatter on “thinking of the children” and how the arrest could have been handled more discreetly, with references to mascot performance etiquette.

Notable Quote

“He was in the Chuck E. Cheese uniform. They didn’t give him a chance to take the head off. Unbelievable.” — Tom Griswold [06:20]

4. Mascot Mishaps & Mirrored Building Distractions

[07:44 – 11:02]

• Discussion shifts to mascot mishaps: Oregon Duck loses head (literally and figuratively) on the field, quickly runs to avoid traumatizing kids.
• Josh Arnold reminisces about his Foghorn Leghorn mascot days, complete with “giant cock feet.”
• The "mirror building" tangent: Tom shares listener mail about a giant mirrored building by the highway where drivers can see their own car’s reflection, joking about how distracting it is (and riffing on bad omens when your reflection doesn't wave back).
• Concerns raised over building safety—for drivers and for birds.

Notable Quote

“You know when it’s a bad day? It’s when you wave at your reflection and it doesn’t wave.” — Josh Arnold [10:57]

5. Mascot Names and Naughty Double Meanings

[09:56 – 10:36]

• South Carolina’s “Gamecocks” lead to wordplay and puns about team mascots named “Cocky”—skating around risqué humor in a family setting.
• Quick detour to “Octopussy” as an example of letting borderline-naughty names slide.

6. Chef Boyardee and Farmer’s Market Scheme

[12:23 – 13:18]

• Letter for Josh Arnold prompts discussion of Chef Boyardee ravioli; listeners suggest rebottling it in mason jars and selling it at a farmers market for triple the price.
• Conversation drifts to botulism jokes.

Notable Quote

“I’ll just call it, you know, botulism flavored ravioli or whatever.” — Josh Arnold [13:02]
“If you eat botulism, does it tighten up your skin?” — Tom Griswold [13:07]

7. Tipping Culture and 'Voting' Tip Jars

[13:22 – 16:11]

• Chad Zumock shares a listener letter about coffee shop tip jars offering a “vote” (e.g., Beatles vs Stones, Beach vs Mountains).
• Panel muses on best choices for tip jar rivalries, including “Vampires vs Werewolves” and “Best Stephen King Movie.”
• Social commentary on the joy of tipping with cards, and the appeal of playful, participatory tipping.

Notable Quotes

“Doesn’t that make you want to tip a little more because you want to be a voter?” — Chad Zumock [14:56]
“Maybe if you walked in… ‘Oh wait, I gotta put in my three bucks here because I want to vote for Shawshank.’” — Chad Zumock [15:35]

8. Naming Girl Dogs and a Walk Down Memory Lane

[16:11 – 17:09]

• Amused exchange over listener-recommended dog names for girls (Jordy, Calista, Sienna, Kit, Gemma, Tulip, Sutton, Evelyn).
• Josh Arnold shares a heartwarming story about an elderly widow named May, leading to a classic Bob & Tom risqué punchline.

Quote

“Would she show you her boobs?” — Tom Griswold [17:01]
“She never did, no matter how often I begged.” — Josh Arnold [17:04]

9. Remembering the Dave Clark Five

[17:20 – 18:18]

• Nostalgic music moment: quick look back at the Dave Clark Five as example of an “underdog” tip jar choice.
• Banter about their legacy (“maybe it’s down to the Dave Clark Two, or one”).

Quote

“If you’re gonna vote for the Dave Clark 5, it will make you…” — Chad Zumock [17:28]

10. Beach Boys vs Beatles: Ultimate Tip Jar Poll

[18:39 – 19:08]

• The panel debates whether they’d rather tip for the Beach Boys or Beatles, with Tom comically offering to fight for his choice.
• Josh Arnold jokes about wanting a colossal music brawl.

Memorable Quotes (with Timestamps)

• "It's the Ohio, Iowa, Hawaii Highway, everybody!" — Bob Kevoian [03:15]
• "He was in the Chuck E. Cheese uniform. They didn’t give him a chance to take the head off. Unbelievable." — Tom Griswold [06:20]
• "You know when it’s a bad day? It’s when you wave at your reflection and it doesn’t wave." — Josh Arnold [10:57]
• "I'll just call it, you know, botulism flavored ravioli or whatever." — Josh Arnold [13:02]
• "Doesn’t that make you want to tip a little more because you want to be a voter?" — Chad Zumock [14:56]
• "Would she show you her boobs?" — Tom Griswold [17:01]
• "She never did, no matter how often I begged." — Josh Arnold [17:04]

Notable, Laugh-out-Loud Moments

• The surreal juxtaposition of serious sports with the word “bunghole”
• Detailed reliving of mascot misfortunes—especially the etiquette when a mascot's head falls off in public
• Imagining “botulism-flavored ravioli” as a hipster food trend [13:02]
• Tom Griswold’s lightning-fast, irreverent punchlines (e.g., "Would she show you her boobs?" [17:01])

Segment Timestamps

• [02:12 – 04:44] — Bob’s “Ohio, Iowa, Idaho, Hawaii Highway” song
• [04:54 – 05:58] — Bunghole sports commentary
• [05:58 – 07:44] — Chuck E. Cheese mascot theft/arrest
• [07:44 – 11:02] — Mascot mishaps & mirrored building tangent
• [12:23 – 13:18] — Chef Boyardee and botulism joke
• [13:22 – 16:11] — Participatory tip jars and tipping culture
• [16:11 – 17:09] — Dog name suggestions
• [17:20 – 18:18] — Dave Clark Five nostalgia
• [18:39 – 19:08] — Beach Boys vs Beatles tip jar banter

Summary

Ideal for fans who crave playful banter, this episode of Bob and Tom Extra is a patchwork of silly news (arrested mascots), personal memories (mascot jobs and dog names), comedic philosophy (why we tip), and music nostalgia. With no topic too trivial and no pun left unspoken, the witty asides and effortless chemistry among the hosts ensure that each tangent is as engaging as the last.

Useful for:
Listeners who want a laugh, enjoy pop culture oddities, or like feeling “in” on a bunch of ongoing inside jokes and riffs. Whether you’re in it for the music parodies, mascot disasters, or peculiar roadside attractions, there’s a little something for everyone—especially if your humor is as offbeat as the Bob & Tom crew’s.