B&T Extra: Cassettes & 8-Tracks, feeling boobs, & Water Buffalo talk - The BOB & TOM Show Free Podcast

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Summary

The BOB & TOM Show Extra (April 30, 2026): "Cassettes & 8-Tracks, Feeling Boobs, & Water Buffalo Talk"

Episode Overview

This "Bob & Tom Extra" episode is a lively, comedic roundtable exploring nostalgic audio tech, lighthearted personal confessions, and the quirks of animal encounters, all delivered with the spontaneous banter and signature irreverence of the show's cast. Today, they move from discussing the comeback of cassettes and 8-tracks, to sharing "first boobs" stories, and cap things off with the strange saga of a wayward water buffalo. Throughout, the crew—Bob Kevoian, Tom Griswold, Kristi Lee, Chick McGee, Josh Arnold, and guests—playfully riff off each other's anecdotes and keep the energy high.

Segment Breakdown & Key Discussions

1. On-Air Catchphrases & Radio Persona

(02:18–04:48)
- Bob Kevoian jokes about trying to invent radio catchphrases as a way into lesser markets.
  - "I'm burning up the mic. Is this microphone. This microphone feels hot. I'm so good. I'm burning up the mic." (Bob Kevoian, 02:46)
- The crew teases out how radio catchphrases work—repetition over time makes them stick.
  - "You don't even have to be good. All you got to do is just say the same thing a lot." (Bob Kevoian, 03:12)
- They play with the phrase "right now," riffing on how it could become shorthand for any urgent need.
- Memorable banter about using "right now" for everything from needing food to going to the bathroom.

2. Cassette and 8-Track Nostalgia

(05:58–10:14)
- Kristi Lee notes an uptick in cassette popularity, citing Taylor Swift's 30,000 recent cassette sales.
  - "Apparently cassettes are making something of a comeback... I do think it's because people have old cars." (Kristi Lee, 05:58)
- The team reminisces about making mixtapes, using pencils to wind tapes, and tricking siblings with cassette tape sabotage.
  - "Take a pencil, stick it in those little gears and spin it around to get the tape back in there." (Kristi Lee, 07:06)
- Discussion of the superiority of cassettes over 8-tracks, and the technical frustrations unique to 8-tracks.
  - "It would click in the middle of songs." (Josh Arnold, 09:44)
- Tom Griswold recalls having over 100 eight-tracks stolen from his car and, in classic Tom fashion, blames his then-girlfriend.
  - "Nope. I blamed her." (Tom Griswold, 10:09)
- Fun trivia: The last major-label 8-track was Fleetwood Mac’s "Greatest Hits" in 1988, with some “bootleg” releases up to 1995.

3. First Boobs Stories & 'Tuning in Tokyo'

(10:15–14:08)
- Tom shares that his first "boob moment" was with a girlfriend for whom he’d replaced the stolen eight-tracks.
  - "But those were the first boobs I touched." (Tom Griswold, 10:28)
- The group shares first-experience stories, including Kristi Lee detailing a club incident with a friend eager to show off new implants.
  - "It was in a bathroom at a club because some girl had just gotten new boobs and she wanted to show them off." (Kristi Lee, 11:23)
- Recurring joke about "tuning in Tokyo"—the old trope of playfully twisting knobs, with Kristi inviting listeners to email if they've ever actually done it.
  - "If you get a chance, pull over. Email us if you’ve ever tuned in Tokyo and if you know what I'm talking about." (Kristi Lee, 11:58)
- Light discussion of generational attitudes toward breastfeeding, with the group humorously admitting they weren't breastfed.

4. Whale Penis on a Danish Beach

(14:08–17:03)
- Transitioning to odd news: Kristi Lee recounts how Danish beachgoers discovered what they thought was a sea snake, only to learn it was a whale penis.
  - "This thing looks like about... four and a half feet long, maybe kind of curly on one end." (Kristi Lee, 14:32)
- The team jokes about which end attaches to the whale ("the fatter one"), and whether this now means there’s a 'dickless whale' out there—cueing classic B&T innuendo.
  - "Wait, so there's a dickless whale swimming around." (Chick McGee, 14:58)
- Tom cracks that the “front of the whale penis" looks like it could “talk” or do impressions.
  - "Doesn't it look like the... the front of the whale penis? You could make talk. Doesn't it look like it has a pair of lips?" (Tom Griswold, 15:14)
- Kristi imagines mistaking it for a Danish pastry, quipping about salty flavor.

5. Early Morning Cigar Rant

(16:08–17:03)
- Kristi vents about cigar smokers at her favorite coffee shop, wishing they'd take it elsewhere. Tom prods her about confronting people and teases her.
  - "You’re gonna light that pencil thin waxed mustache on fire. Hipster." (Kristi Lee, 16:58)

6. Doomsday Oarfish in Australia

(17:10–19:06)
- Josh Arnold relays the ‘doomsday fish’ myth after an oarfish was caught off the Tiwi Islands.
  - "The oarfish have a mythical reputation as predictors of natural disasters or earthquakes." (Josh Arnold, 17:28)
- The group marvels at the creature’s grossness and size (up to 30 feet).
  - "As I often say, if looks could krill." (Kristi Lee, 18:05)
- Chick McGee quips about Jesus’ fish miracle probably using giant tuna, joking that the real miracle was canning and labeling them.

7. Water Buffalo on the Loose in Iowa

(19:20–21:31)
- The saga of 'Phil' the water buffalo who escaped a slaughterhouse visit gets recounted: captured after days on the lam, treated for a gunshot wound, and ultimately sent to a shelter (with fellow buffalo Sal and Jane).
  - "The owner was fined $105... seems a little light to me." (Kristi Lee, 19:55)
- Discussion about naming conventions and differences between buffalo and bison.
  - "A buffalo. What you might think is a buffalo is a bison." (Kristi Lee, 20:31)
- The group laughs about the odd notion of water buffaloes in an animal shelter and how that might look on a shelter walk-through among dogs and cats.
  - "Pit bull, pit bull, water buffalo, Gold retriever." (Chick McGee, 21:32)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Inventing catchphrases:
"You don’t even have to be good. All you got to do is just say the same thing a lot."
(Bob Kevoian, 03:12)
Nostalgia tech:
"Take a pencil, stick it in those little gears and spin it around to get the tape back in there."
(Kristi Lee, 07:06)
On first experiences:
"But those were the first boobs I touched."
(Tom Griswold, 10:28)
Odd news:
"This thing looks like... four and a half feet long, maybe kind of curly on one end."
(Kristi Lee, 14:32)
Folklore & skepticism:
"The oarfish have a mythical reputation as predictors of natural disasters or earthquakes."
(Josh Arnold, 17:28)

Timestamps of Key Segments

Catchphrase Banter: 02:18–04:48
Cassette & 8-Track Nostalgia: 05:58–10:14
First 'Boobs' Stories: 10:15–14:08
Whale Penis Discovery: 14:08–17:03
Oarfish/Doomsday Fish Story: 17:10–19:06
Water Buffalo on the Loose: 19:20–21:31

This episode of Bob & Tom Extra is a rollicking ride through pop culture nostalgia and absurd animal news, peppered with classic morning show ribbing and memorable one-liners—perfect for fans craving equal parts laughter and oddball trivia.