The BOB & TOM Show Extra: Ceiling Clock, Kristi's ABBA Party, & A Chocolate Train

Date: March 19, 2026
Podcast: The BOB & TOM Show Free Podcast (Cumulus Podcast Network)

Episode Overview

This episode of The BOB & TOM Show Extra delivers a mix of comedy, personal anecdotes, and quirky news stories. The hosts—Tom, Josh Arnold, Christy Lee, and others—discuss nightstand clocks and sleep routines, Kristy’s attendance at a lively ABBA-themed party, and a world record-setting chocolate train. The show is peppered with the group's trademark playful banter, friendly jabs, and irreverent takes on the day's weirdest news.

Key Segment Summaries

1. Clock Troubles and Sleep Routines

Timestamps: 03:46–05:40

• Josh Arnold shares his restless Sunday night, waking up repeatedly to check the time (03:46).
• Discussion on nightstand clocks and bedroom lighting ensues. Christy reminisces about her old "bat signal" projection clock that displayed the time on the ceiling, lamenting its loss and apparent discontinuation (04:24).
  • Christy: “It was on the ceiling. Which I loved because I could just kind of roll over... Oh, this is great. I get to sleep for that. Somehow got lost.” (04:28)
• Tom reveals he dislikes bright lights in the bedroom but ironically has no curtains. Josh confesses he sleeps with the TV on, which Tom insists is the source of bad sleep (05:16, 05:40).
  • Tom: “That's why you don't sleep well, because your brain never shuts off.” (05:47)
• Banter about TV settings and those “Are you still watching?” prompts from streaming services (05:51).

2. Kristi's ABBA Party

Timestamps: 06:09–08:51

• Christy Lee describes attending a surprise ABBA-themed birthday party for a friend’s husband—costumes, wigs, ‘70s disco attire, and all (06:09).
  • Tom: “The theme was ABBA, so we all dressed up like ABBA. The funny thing was... some of the young kids... they left their ABBA gear on and went out to bars. Huge hit.” (06:18)
• Christy claims she would dress up but admits she dislikes ABBA:
  • Christy: “There are people who eat their own turds. It doesn't mean I'm gonna have to do it.” (07:02)
• The birthday honoree is Swedish and received a Viking helmet with beer cans attached—a highlight of the party (07:07).
• Playful debate about being “dragged” to such parties and what one does for love, with references to posting (or not posting) incriminating ABBA costume photos (08:07).

3. The World Record Chocolate Train

Timestamps: 09:38–13:38

• The team digs into a quirky Guinness World Record: Maltese chocolatier Andrew Farrugia creates an astonishing 181-foot-long chocolate train (09:41).
  • Guest: “A Maltese chocolatier has broken his third GU World record title by creating the world's longest chocolate sculpture.” (09:41)
• Details: includes locomotive + 22 carriages; each carriage up to 352 pounds, all in Belgian chocolate. Assembled size rivals Olympic pools and jumbo jets (10:21).
  • Tom: “What did they do with the chocolate after it was done?” (10:41)
  • Christy: “That train. The next stop is diabetes station.” (10:48)
• They riff on what part they’d eat first (“the caboose”), ant invasions, and the logistics of breaking such a sculpture down for consumption (11:23).
• Christy wonders if you could get a "Maltese Falcon" in chocolate, launching a tangent about the movie and its memorabilia (13:27).

4. Penis Enlargement “SWAG” Procedure

Timestamps: 16:02–21:52

• Tom reports a news story: Dr. David Schaefer in NYC offers the “SWAG” (Schaefer Width and Girth) procedure for penile enhancement using hyaluronic acid fillers (16:02).
  • Tom: “A New York City based plastic surgeon is so called swag procedure. Promised to give you guys an enlarged penis.” (16:02)
• The group jokes about the naming, with Josh arguing the acronym should be "SWIG" (17:14).
• Christy recalls medical use of hyaluronic acid in cosmetic fillers, and Josh dives into cost speculation—maintenance injections run up to $10,000 (19:14).
  • Christy: “So it's like buying a condo. You gotta pay a maintenance fee?” (19:24)
• Comics riff on potential complications and absurd visuals, referencing the famous “you’ll feel a small prick” doctor-patient joke (21:20).
• They debate the procedure’s popularity across regions and ethnicities, with Christy positing it’s a Miami trend but Tom clarifying the featured doctor is in NYC (21:36).

5. Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Christy Lee (on ABBA and peer pressure): “There are people who eat their own turds. It doesn't mean I'm gonna have to do it.” (07:02)
• Tom (sleep routines): “That's why you don't sleep well, because your brain never shuts off.” (05:47)
• Josh Arnold (on eating the chocolate train): “I'm going caboose.” (11:26)
• Christy Lee (on the “SWAG” procedure): “So it's like buying a condo. You gotta pay a maintenance fee?” (19:24)
• Tom (on fillers): “With filler, it's about every six months, so probably the same.” (19:33)

6. Additional Lighthearted Anecdotes & Observations

• Christy Lee’s college desk featured a replica Maltese Falcon—prompting a discussion on classic films and iconic props (13:49).
• A return to the news desk includes playful commentary on outfits, hickeys, and personal quirks (15:08–16:02).
• The usual Bob & Tom ensemble humor: wordplay, feigned misunderstandings, and gentle roasting.

Important Segment Timestamps

• Personal Sleep Routines / Ceiling Clock: 03:46–05:40
• Kristi’s ABBA Party Adventure: 06:09–08:51
• Chocolate Train World Record: 09:38–13:38
• Maltese Falcon & Chocolate Gifts: 13:38–15:08
• Medical Oddities—SWAG Procedure: 16:02–21:52

Tone & Style

The episode blends light-hearted comedy with off-the-cuff observations, all delivered in an informal, sarcastic, and irreverent tone. The hosts playfully pick at one another, riff on absurdities in the news, and never resist a well-timed joke or cultural reference.

This summary covers the episode’s main themes, highlights peak comedic moments, and provides context and timestamps for the most engaging content. Perfect for listeners who want the inside scoop without missing a punchline.