The BOB & TOM Show Extra: Comedian Mark Shalafu

Date: December 25, 2025
Main Guests: Mark Shalafu, Bob Kevoian, Tom Griswold, Willie, Jessica Hooker, Pat
Special Features: Character songs, humor, parenting stories, and news discussion

Episode Overview

This holiday edition of BOB & TOM Extra features comedian Mark Shalafu joining the hosts in a lively and laughter-filled studio session. The crew covers classic show banter, Mark’s stand-up insights, playful conversations about parenting, memorable news stories, and off-the-cuff musical comedy. The tone is distinctly light-hearted, quick-witted, and family-friendly with the group’s signature rapport at the center.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Mark Shalafu Arrives in Studio

(05:29–05:46)

• Mark enters to a barrage of good-natured teasing about his appearance, his “sporting team hat,” and his career plans ("entertaining the Amish").
• The hosts joke about recognizing his voice and playful back-and-forth sets a casual, friendly rapport.

Notable Quote:

“Extra handsome man just walked in.” – Tom Griswold (05:29)

2. Coaching Kids’ Sports and Team Names

(07:14–08:05)

• Mark details his growing enthusiasm for sports as a parent-coach and notes how team names seem to affect performance.
• Jokes about his undefeated "Tigers" team vs. the struggling "Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream" team.
• Humorous take on alcohol-sponsored youth jerseys:

“It was just the logo of the company that sponsored our jerseys. And it was the county liquor store for us. So that's a weird rallying cry for seven year olds: get behind O'Brien’s Wine.” – Mark Shalafu (07:55)

3. Elvis Stories & Team Sponsorships

(08:09–10:09)

• The group discusses Graceland and Elvis Presley’s philanthropic quirks, such as sponsoring little league teams and collecting police badges.
• Tom shares anecdotes about Elvis's generosity and the surrealness of being pulled over by “the King” himself.
• Light riffing about potential Elvis-themed uniforms.

4. Parenting: Milestones, Kids’ Names, and Trouble with the Third Child

(10:19–14:46)

• Mark reflects on parenting three girls, joking that parental effort and excitement wanes by the third child.
• Playful bit on how his wife notified him of their third pregnancy via text with a photo of a positive test.
• Discussion of name origins for his daughters (Madison, Emma, Chloe) and dilemmas around naming kids after locations and celebrities.
• Humorous take on unusual last names:

“I did look up what it actually meant, and I was hoping it would be, like, warrior or something… Bald man.” – Mark Shalafu (14:05)

5. Kids Oversharing at School

(15:09–15:37)

• Mark recounts a story of teaching his 5-year-old to ride a bike, accidentally pinching her neck, and having her tell teachers, “I hate it when my dad tries to snap my neck.”
• The dangers of out-of-context kindergarten gossip.

6. Good-Natured Roasts & Appearance Talk

(15:57–17:09)

• Jessica describes her untamed hairstyle—likened to George Harrison’s Ed Sullivan-era look.
• Jokes about the “skullet” and “ponytail bald guy” archetypes.

7. News Desk: Viagra and Hearing Loss

(17:31–20:49)

• Jessica reports on studies suggesting Viagra (sildenafil) may reverse genetic hearing loss.
• Spirited banter about Viagra’s classic use and the benefits of better hearing—and a comedic song by Pat riffing on the theme.

“Talk about hard of hearing.” – Tom Griswold (18:21)
“I can hear clearly now… my [bleep] is hard. I took a Viagra and hear ya loud and clear.” – Pat (singing, 19:46)

8. Loud Restaurants & Getting Older

(19:00–19:32)

• The panel complains about how much harder it is to hear conversations in restaurants as they age.

9. Australian Schools’ Asbestos Scare

(20:59–22:00)

• Coverage of a nationwide recall of colored sand contaminated with asbestos in Australian schools.
• Wry humor about kids learning to spell "mesothelioma" and nostalgia for dangerous school science supplies (“mercury Monday” stories).

Notable Quotes

• On parenting milestones:

  “First kid, you’re locked in. By third, the milestones are not as fun… The third time, it was a text message… I really hope she meant to send this to somebody else.” – Mark Shalafu (10:21, 11:12)

• On team sponsorships:

  “Our team name wasn’t on the front of our jersey. It was just the logo of the company that sponsored our jerseys. And it was the county liquor store for us.” – Mark Shalafu (07:55)

• On last name meaning:

  “I did look up what it actually meant, and I was hoping it would be, like, warrior or something… Bald man.” – Mark Shalafu (14:05)

• On child’s school gossip:

  “Next day she just went in and told her teacher, ‘I hate it when my dad tries to snap my neck.’ That’s all she said. Left it at that.” – Mark Shalafu (15:09)

• On Viagra and hearing:

  “I can hear clearly now… my [bleep] is hard. I took a Viagra and hear ya loud and clear…” – Pat (singing, 19:46)

Timestamps for Segments

• (02:26–05:23): Frosty the Snowman parody song
• (05:29): Mark Shalafu introduction
• (07:14): Coaching youth sports, team name impact, and jokes about sponsorships
• (08:09): Elvis stories and team sponsorships
• (10:19): Parenting humor and milestone anecdotes
• (15:09): Kids oversharing at school
• (15:57): Hairstyle banter and “skullet” jokes
• (17:31): News story—Viagra and hearing loss
• (19:46): Pat’s comedic Viagra song
• (20:59): News story—Asbestos in sand at Australian schools
• (21:50): Nostalgia for dangerous science supplies at school

Memorable Moments

• The Frosty Song Parody (02:26–05:23):
  A playful original song voiced by “Frosty,” filled with wintry puns and the existential dread of snowmen everywhere.

• Mark’s Parenting Honesty (11:12):
  Shalafu’s dry wit about receiving a pregnancy notification by text and hoping it was a wrong number.

• Pat’s Viagra Song (19:46):
  Turning news about hearing loss drugs into a cheeky, catchy tune about side effects and marital rejection.

• Old School Science Story (21:50):
  The hosts reminisce about playing with actual mercury in school, highlighting generational differences in safety standards:

  “Every now and then I walk by a microwave and piss my pants.” – Willie (22:00)

Concluding Remarks

This BOB & TOM Extra episode delivers vintage show chemistry blended with Mark Shalafu’s relatable, self-deprecating comedy. Parenting foibles, pop culture nostalgia, and absurd news items provide a fast-paced, joke-heavy conversation punctuated by musical comedy and sharp improvisation. The energy and laughter are infectious—making it a holiday treat for fans and newcomers alike.