Episode Overview
Episode Title: B&T Extra: Christine Stedman & Ralph Harris
Date: January 16, 2026
Podcast: The BOB & TOM Show Free Podcast
In this episode of Bob & Tom Extra, comedians Christine Stedman and Ralph Harris join the studio for a lively and irreverent conversation, touching on health, fitness, comedy, aging, and family. The comedic banter ranges from light-hearted self-roasting to observational humor about health checkups, diets, and family backgrounds. The episode blends quick-witted jokes with some personal anecdotes, giving listeners both laughs and relatable moments.
Key Discussion Points and Insights
1. Health, Fitness, and “Middle Age” Reality Checks
[02:17–04:31]
- Ralph Harris jokes about being a swinger, and Christine is teased about her own fitness:
- Ralph shares that he's been focusing on getting in shape (“I'm getting smaller, baby… I'm gonna make the Jack LaLanne videotape...”) [03:51].
- He and the hosts riff jokingly about Jack LaLanne’s longevity: “Jack LaLanne. Isn't he like a thousand years old?” [03:59].
- Christine pokes fun at the topic:
- “Are you a health buff?... I look like it.” [04:31]
- She riffs, “I did make a sex tape and that hasn't done anything for my career.” [04:52].
- Jokingly, the hosts mix compliments and subtle barbs about age and health:
- The “middle age” topic leads to self-deprecating humor, with lines like “You’re a woman approaching middle age” [06:03] and “She can see it in her rear view mirror…” [06:18].
2. Comedy Career, Age Gags, & Roasting
[06:03–07:28]
- Christine owns her comedic persona:
- “Just because I started my comedy career in the early 1800s doesn’t mean I’m that old.” [07:23]
- Running gags about age are spread throughout the show, as are playful digs between Ralph and Christine.
- Christine’s seasoned experience is gently teased, comparing her to Jessica Tandy and quipping about her material being stolen.
3. Real Talk: Medical Exams and Health Advice
[07:45–11:44]
- Tom gets momentarily serious, stressing the value of qualified healthcare:
- “If this show can do anyone any good… it's the importance of going to a quality health care professional for things like... a rectal exam… mammograms.” [07:45]
- Christine details her recent health checkup in classic stand-up style:
- “The embarrassing one… lay there with, like, a bounty paper towel on you… and boy, was I surprised when that dentist walked in.” [08:52]
- “But he had a big drill.” [09:16]
- “My doctor did do a breast exam… turns out it was my kneecap.” [09:27]
- The conversation turns to colonoscopies and men’s health:
- Ralph: “They did the colon thing… the other one where they put the scope in and then the front or the back…” [10:08]
- Tom: “Did it make your Johnson look ten pounds heavier?” [10:36]
- Ralph: “I didn’t even want to look at it… I didn’t want the disappointment of it going away.” [10:40]
- The atmosphere bounces between candidness and humor, making the health discussion accessible and funny.
4. Cleanses, Diet Fads, and Food Stories
[12:18–14:43]
- Ralph shares his experience with a liver cleanse:
- “I did a liver cleanse… protein shakes… flax meal…” [12:48]
- “Water tastes a whole lot different now… when you cleanse, you clean off all the bad stuff.” [12:36]
- Tom jokes: “Me and my liver are fine, thank you.” [12:52]
- The group tangles with dietary fads and “miracle” products, poking fun at detox foot pads and herbal remedies:
- “Give me my kanoki detox foot pads any day.” [13:37]
- “They do not work.” [13:48] (counters B)
- Ralph, now done detoxing, looks forward to less healthy choices: “I'm gonna have me some fat back sandwiches later on.” [14:05] and goes into stories about 'cracklin’ and pig’s feet from his upbringing [14:13–15:02].
5. Large Family Stories and the Gift Card Gag
[15:17–16:50]
- Ralph shares humorous tales about his big family:
- “My dad… he would show up at these other people’s houses… There was some other kids there, but it's 10 of us all together.” [15:27]
- On meeting half siblings: “I said, Dad, who’s that kid over there that looks like me? — That's your brother. Wait a minute, I just got in a fight with him.” [15:52]
- Gift card prank: Ralph gives family members gift cards with no balances and plays dumb when they call about it:
- “Did you bend it? You put it in your pocket? … I put, like, $1,000 on yours, you know? You’re my favorite.” [16:41]
6. Recurring Bits: Kenny Tarmac Call-In
[16:55–18:55]
- Regular show character Kenny Tarmac calls in with airport business chatter, poking fun at sales jargon and the self-help industry:
- “Tony Robbins and Zig Ziglar on the 920 podcast… both stressed using specifics and sales. Be specific. That’s the one thing they agreed on.” [17:29]
- Callback lines about “entering the room large and in charge.” [18:23]
7. Mammograms, Naming Body Parts, and Closing Banter
[19:20–20:28]
- Christine shares a stand-up bit about getting a mammogram:
- “They did singing mammograms… started singing these cute little songs about my breast. And then all of a sudden they… shoved them in a vice and crushed them like empty beer cans.” [19:20]
- “A lot of women name their breasts… Can you guess what the most common name is?... Mine don’t even look like sisters. Not even distant cousins. Mine looks like one’s adopted.” [19:57]
Memorable Quotes & Moments
- On sex tapes and self-awareness:
- Christine: “I did make a sex tape and that hasn't done anything for my career.” [04:52]
- Ralph: “I got one. Just no faces in it.” [03:25]
- On aging:
- Tom: “You're a woman approaching middle age.” [06:03]
- Christine: “Just because I started my comedy career in the early 1800s doesn’t mean I'm that old.” [07:23]
- On medical humor:
- Christine: “I just went in for that routine checkup… and boy, was I surprised when that dentist walked in. But anyway.” [08:52]
- Ralph: “I didn’t want to look at [the colonoscopy screen]… didn't want to go through the disappointment of it going away.” [10:40]
- On family:
- Ralph: “I said, Dad, who’s that kid over there that looks like me? — That's your brother.” [15:52]
- “I didn’t put a balance on [their gift cards]… must have demagnetized yours or something.” [16:36]
- On mammograms:
- Christine: “Started singing these cute little songs about my breast… then all of a sudden… shoved them in a vice and crushed them like empty beer cans.” [19:20]
- “Mine don’t even look like sisters… mine looks like one’s adopted.” [20:18]
Noteworthy Timestamps
- Introduction & Sex Tape Jokes: [02:15–04:54]
- Fitness and Aging Banter: [04:35–07:28]
- Health Exams and Medical Comedy: [08:49–11:44]
- Dietary Cleanses & Detox Foot Pads: [12:18–14:43]
- Family Tales & Gift Card Prank: [15:17–16:50]
- Kenny Tarmac Business Parody: [16:55–18:55]
- Mammogram Stand-Up Bit: [19:20–20:28]
Tone and Style
The episode is quick, sharp, and relentlessly funny, employing both observational and self-deprecating humor. While a substantial amount of the show is ribbing and comedic banter, there are honest notes about health, aging, and family that ground the jokes in real, relatable experiences.
Summary:
This Bob & Tom Extra episode is a freewheeling, banter-heavy showcase of comedians Christine Stedman and Ralph Harris riffing on middle age, health crusades, personal histories, and the absurdities of modern life. With memorable jokes and a welcoming, zany chemistry, the episode keeps the laughs coming even as it tiptoes into discussions about serious health and familial relationships.