Episode Overview

Podcast: The BOB & TOM Show Free Podcast
Episode Title: B&T Extra: Circumcision, Tom's New I-Phone, & the Bat Signal
Date: October 24, 2025
Theme:
A lively blend of comedic banter and quirky conversations, this B&T Extra episode tackles topics ranging from adult circumcision and Tom’s latest iPhone obsession to public bat signals and a record-breaking sock collection. The usual crew brings their trademark blend of offbeat humor, trivia, and relatable daily gripes, peppered with mocking, rapid-fire wit.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Listener Mail: Adult Circumcision

(03:20 — 08:25)

• Frank from Alabama writes in, concerned about undergoing adult circumcision for medical reasons.
• Tom and the crew riff on the topic, mixing sincere advice with jokes:
  • Benefits and Discomfort: They mention potential reduction in certain health risks but also note the pain factor.
  • HIV stats surface (50-60% less likely via heterosexual intercourse), but protection against other STIs is less clear.
  • Jokes about “pants fitting better” and why someone would choose it as an adult.
• Elvis Presley Allegedly Uncircumcised:
  • "Wasn't it fashion? His chronic UTIs. His pants fit better. Oh, I bet." (05:08, Chick)
  • "I think Mr. Godwin mentioned Elvis was famously uncircumcised. Yeah. Which was the inspiration for the song Burn in Love." (07:03, Tom)
  • “I'd like to see some documentation on this.” (07:13, Tom)

2. Elvis, “Fever,” and 70s Nostalgia

(07:15 — 09:45)

• Bit turns to imagining Elvis’s anatomy as song inspiration and mashes up with “Fever.”
• Eartha Kitt as Catwoman on Batman — reminiscing about TV, seduction, and campy villains.

3. The Bat Signal and Urban Legends

(09:45 — 13:00)

• Tom recounts seeing a real “bat signal” projected over the city.
  • "I happened to be in a part of our city last Saturday. There was a bat signal. Have you seen this?" (09:55, Tom)
• The logistics of projecting onto clouds or buildings, and wild musings on tech giant logos on the moon.
  • "Do we have the technology to project a logo onto the moon?" (12:11, Tom)
  • "You look up there, and there's an Apple logo. I say we do." (12:16, Tom)

4. Tom’s New iPhone Escapade

(13:00 — 17:55)

• Tom’s acquisition of the latest iPhone prompts group solidarity, mock jealousy, and ribbing about being an “early adopter.”
  • "Will you stop texting me stuff about your new phone that's coming? I'm trying not to get the new one." (13:39, Chick)
  • Tom claims he had to upgrade due to a defect, but gets called out for just wanting the new model.
  • “You don't have to lie to us. No, actually, no. In all truth, my buddy Douglas was setting me up with this. It's got a better camera. I've got little girls. I gotta get good pictures.” (15:10, Tom)
  • Extended riff on the ease (or not) of phone data transfer and parallels to retail hustle:
    "Did he say anything about maybe you needed an oil change or an oil filter on your car too?" (16:23, Chick)
• Satirical infomercial-style jokes about defective products, upsells (“air filter for my phone”).

5. Oldies Music Interlude: “I’ll Give You a Daisy a Day”

(18:00 — 20:35)

• Interlude debating the lyrics and message of the classic tune “A Daisy a Day.”
  • "Does someone die during the song?" (18:52, Tom)
  • “He's bringing a daisy to the grave. A daisy a day. That's exactly right.” (19:14, Chick)
• Playful argument about what the enigmatic lyric “badee ah” means.
  • “It's party on. I am going to say party good.” (20:12, Tom)
  • "That's the wonderful thing about art. It's what it is to you. Yes. That's wrong. It Says right here. It's badia.” (20:25, Chick)

6. Sock World Records and Collection Methods

(21:00 — 29:10)

• Feature on Rex J. Pumphrey, record-holder for largest sock collection (1,165 unique pairs).
  • Sock Types, Storage, and Rituals: Joking about laundry’s perpetual “missing sock” mystery and kids’ indifference to mismatched socks.
  • Prolonged laughter about personal sock storage methods: roll or fold, left/right-specific socks, and the “sock basket” system for mismatches.
  • “When you find a solo sock in your dryer... Do you save it in case the other one ever turns up again? Yeah, absolutely.” (22:35, Tom)
  • “Kids don't care anymore. Right. You know, they don't care about nothing.” (23:03, Chick)
  • “He might have come. Sounds just like Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.” (18:16, Tom)
• Notable Quote by Rex J. Pumphrey:
  • “When I open those drawers each morning, I’m not just choosing socks, I’m choosing a tiny adventure. A burst of creativity. A moment of joy. And honestly, what’s better than starting every day with something that makes you smile?” (28:30, Chick reading Pumphrey)
• Crew debates what counts as a “sock guy” among U.S. presidents (George H.W. Bush gets the nod) and do a dark riff about burial customs and “toe coins.”
  • "He’s not wearing any socks now, is he? ... No, people are often buried barefoot.” (26:55, Chick & Tom)
  • “You don’t want to be 10 cents short to get into the river Styx!” (27:10, Tom)

7. Shoe and Sock Rituals

(29:20 — 32:00)

• Discussion of shoe choices—matching for outfits, switching shoes due to unwanted squeakiness.

  • "Brings you joy, doesn't it? You match your shirt. No, I had to switch today because the ones I had on were squeaking too much." (29:45, Chick)

• Gentle roast on personal routines, living alone, and “the joys of single living.”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “When I open those drawers each morning, I’m not just choosing socks, I’m choosing a tiny adventure. What a great way to look at life.” (28:30, Chick reading Rex J. Pumphrey)
• “Do we have the technology to project a logo onto the moon? ... You look up there, and there’s an Apple logo. I say we do.” (12:11, Tom)
• "You're not lonely. You've got your TV and DoorDash. And my doggies. And your doggies in your cool little car. That's right. All right. You're doing great." (31:18, Chick & Tom)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Listener Letter & Circumcision Discussion: 03:20 — 08:25
• Elvis & “Fever” Bit, Batman/Eartha Kitt Nostalgia: 07:15 — 09:45
• Bat Signal & Tech on the Moon: 09:45 — 13:00
• Tom’s iPhone Fiasco: 13:00 — 17:55
• “Daisy a Day” Lyric Deconstruction: 18:00 — 20:35
• Sock Collection, Rituals, Comedian Side Chat: 21:00 — 29:10
• Shoe & Sock Rituals, Life Outlook, Episode Close: 29:20 — 32:00

Tone & Closing

This episode is quintessential BOB & TOM: a quick-fire blend of absurdity, real-life gripes, and affectionate ribbing between friends—never veering far from the next punchline. Whether they’re weighing the quirks of adult medical advice, geeking out about phones, or finding unexpected philosophy in a sock drawer, the cast keeps it light, playful, and just a little irreverent.

Biggest Laugh and Takeaway:
Even the smallest routines—a new phone, a fresh pair of socks, or picking out shoes—get the “tiny adventure” treatment with the BOB & TOM crew. “A moment of joy. And honestly, what’s better than starting every day with something that makes you smile?” (28:30)