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Episode: B&T Extra: Comedian Jeff Shaw, and, What we want for Christmas
Date: January 7, 2026
Host: The BOB & TOM Show | Cumulus Podcast Network

Overview

This episode of the BOB & TOM Show B&T Extra blends signature comedic banter with guest comedian Jeff Shaw. The crew delivers a whimsical holiday tale ("Irving the Snowman"), riffs on rock star lookalikes, and pokes fun at Christmas gifting traditions. They also share amusing personal anecdotes about gifts, discuss a viral news story involving a seal in a New Zealand bar, and lampoon classic Christmas specials and the quirks of family gift exchanges.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Holiday Parody: "Irving the Snowman"

[01:39 - 03:21]

• Christy Lee requests Uncle Murray to tell the story of "Irving the Snowman," a playful spin on winter holiday traditions with Jewish humor.

• Features musical storytelling, poking fun at traditional snowman tropes—bagel eyes, gefilte fish lips, kosher dill nose.

• The whole crew enthusiastically joins in the musical outro:
  "His name was Irving the snowman, with the children he would play / Every girl and boy would sing out with joy when they heard him shout, 'Oy vey!'"
  —Narrator, [02:12]

• Ends with the melting of Irving and a tongue-in-cheek promise to return as chicken soup.

Memorable moment:
“Irving the snowman melted into mushy goop? And the rabbi's wife said, you bet your life this will make great chicken soup."
—Narrator & Uncle Murray, [03:10]

2. Guest Chat: Comedian Jeff Shaw

[03:29 - 04:06, 04:06 - 05:23, 05:44 - 07:32]

• Jeff compares himself to famous musicians, including being mistaken for Geddy Lee from Rush:
  “When I told him that I wasn't, I kind of bummed him out. And I was kind of bummed out too, because the only thing worse than being a goofy-looking dude with long hair and a high voice is being the wrong goofy-looking dude.”
  —Jeff Shaw, [04:13]

• Jokes about looking manlier with long hair:
  “When I have long hair, strangers are like, wow, I bet that guy teaches guitar. But when I have short hair, strangers are like, wow, I bet that lady coaches soccer.”
  —Jeff Shaw, [05:13]

• Starbucks name mix-up bit:
  “She said, is that Jeff with one F or two Fs? And I said, two Fs. Good catch. Because I'd hate to see what would happen if you only wrote down one F on my cup.”
  —Jeff Shaw, [05:44]

• A joke about giving absurd names at coffee shops:
  “I went to a different Starbucks, different barista goes, hey bro, can I have your name for the cup, bro? And I go, yeah, the name is five-time Emmy award winning actress Jane Lynch, bro. Kid didn't get the joke ... five minutes later I hear, 'Skinny decaf latte for five-time Emmy award winning actress Jane Lynch, bro.'”
  —Jeff Shaw, [07:01]

3. News Desk: Baby Seal in a New Zealand Bar

[08:11 - 09:35]

• Christy shares a story about a seal pup wandering into a bar and being lured out with salmon pizza toppings.
• The crew riffs on the event with animal puns and jokes about "clubbing" and seal boots.
• Lighthearted debate on the relative cuteness of baby seals and comparisons to dogs ensues.
• Dark humor regarding “half a pair of boots.”

Memorable moment:
“Did the bartender go up to him and say, 'Why the long face?' And the seal said, 'Hey, I'm in the wrong joke.'”
—Bob Kevoian, [09:13]

4. Frosty the Snowman & Jackie Vernon's Secret Families

[10:49 - 14:14]

• Christy tells the bizarre story of Jackie Vernon (voice of Frosty), who allegedly had several secret families and sons all named Ralph.
• The team creates a parody “Frosty” song about the scandal. “Frosty the voice guy kept many secrets hid / Everyone thought he had one wife but he had many wives and kids.”
  —Uncle Murray (singing), [13:37]
• They joke about the challenges of having secret families in the digital age:
  “It'd be hard to do that these days. Yeah. With cell phones and air tags and knowing where people are all the time.”
  —Christy Lee & Bob Kevoian, [12:34]
• Callback to classic holiday animation and the memorable voice acting involved.

5. What Do People Really Want for Christmas?

[15:01 - 20:24]

• A new poll cited: Nearly 60% of Americans would prefer to receive cash as a gift, with the average wish being $600.
• Lively discussion on the cultural shift toward practical gifts. Bob, Tom, Pat, and Christy reminisce about favorite and disappointing holiday presents.
• Amusing riff about families simply exchanging the same cash and querying if it’s “laundering money for the elf mafia.”
  “Are we exchanging gifts, or are we laundering money for the elf mafia?”
  —Jeff Shaw, [17:22]
• Debate over the merits of giving clothes as gifts, especially for children vs. adults.
• Quick takes on brands (Ralph Lauren), and Tom’s running joke about “magnum” brand items, poking fun at himself:
  “Cause I'm gigantic ... I wish my wiener were larger.”
  —Tom Griswold, [20:12, 20:19]

Notable Quotes & Moments (with Timestamps)

• “His nose was a kosher dill.”—Bob Kevoian, [02:46]
• “Are you the bass player from Rush? No, I'm the lead singer from REO Speedwagon.”—Jeff Shaw, [04:26]
• “If you think this is something, just stick around for my funeral.” —Pat, [12:05]
• “How do you wrap that?”—Bob Kevoian, on ‘paying bills’ as a Christmas gift, [19:37]
• “Are we exchanging gifts, or are we laundering money for the elf mafia?”—Jeff Shaw, [17:22]
• “I wish my wiener were larger.”—Tom Griswold, [20:19]

Additional Timestamps for Key Segments

• [01:39] Irving the Snowman parody begins
• [03:29] Jeff Shaw introduced as guest
• [04:06] Jeff’s celebrity mistaken-identity story
• [05:44] Coffee shop name jokes
• [08:11] Baby seal news story
• [10:49] Jackie Vernon & Frosty digression
• [13:37] Frosty parody song
• [15:01] What people want for Christmas poll
• [17:22] “Elf mafia” gag
• [19:30] Paying bills as a gift discussion
• [20:04] Favorite brands and Tom’s “magnum” joke

Tone and Style

• Tone: Playful, sarcastic, quick-witted, with classic radio show banter and comedic timing.
• Style: Conversational, riff-heavy, leaning on call-backs, puns, and running gags.

For New Listeners

This episode is a comedic treat, rich in holiday humor, deadpan jokes, and genuine camaraderie. The holiday parody, Jeff Shaw’s standup riffs, and the crew’s irreverent takes on gifting will appeal to fans of talk-radio comedy and anyone who enjoys watching familiar traditions skewered for laughs.