The BOB & TOM Show Free Podcast

Episode: B&T Extra — DJ Dangler, Cigarette Earrings, & Bond Movies & Theme Songs

Date: February 19, 2026
Hosts/Guests: Bob Kevoian, Tom Griswold, Kristi Lee, Josh Arnold, DJ Dangler (aka Jason), Dan (Guest)
Producer: Christopher

Episode Overview

This “Bob & Tom Extra” episode brings a blend of playful banter and cultural commentary, as the hosts are joined by comedian DJ Dangler. The show touches on personal style debates (especially facial hair and beards), oddball fashion trends (notably cigarette earrings), and launches into a lively, opinionated discussion about the best James Bond movies and theme songs of all time. As always, the group’s irreverent humor, camaraderie, and quick-wit are front and center, with some light sports and pop culture tangents thrown in.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. DJ Dangler’s Beard and the “Reverse Mullet”

(06:36–08:24)

• DJ Dangler is introduced, and the team teases him for his now-iconic beard.
• Debate over beards:
  • Josh Arnold: “I’m of the school of thought that the length of hair on your head should match your beard.” (06:56)
  • Bob Kevoian: “This is the reverse mullet... carnival up front, butcher shop in the back.” (07:02)
• Kristi Lee admits she could never pull off the beard/bald look, joking it’d result in “living in an apartment... alone.” (07:25–07:31)
• Bob confesses he looks “like a fat Mr. Clean” without a beard. (08:06)

2. Earrings, Odd Jewelry, and Hygiene Horror Stories

(08:33–12:29)

• Kristi highlights Marlboro cigarette-inspired earrings trending online.
  • “Is your wife, girlfriend, or mother a complete dirtbag?” DJ cracks, parodying the cigarette chic. (09:05)
  • A parallel is drawn between these earrings and Indiana University’s colors.
• The team riffs on “earring miles” (as with airline mileage) and other novelty jewelry—like actual cigarette butts as earrings.
• DJ observes, “Those earrings are for women who work on barges.” (11:03)
• Conversation shifts to body modification and hygiene:
  • Gauges discussion: Bob reports, “They smell bad” based on his ex’s experiences—“worse than any stink I’ve ever made.” (11:45–11:57)
  • They swap stories of stinky jewelry and compare them to the smell when a kid’s cast comes off. (12:11–12:21)
• This leads to playful banter about fashion statements in sports, and the kind of “tough broads” who’d wear tobacco-themed jewelry.

3. Sports, Beer, and Nostalgia for the Smoking Era

(13:16–14:41)

• Kristi recounts a story about Coach Signetti and a charity beer collaboration with a Bloomington, Indiana brewer—sharing camaraderie over postgame beers.
• Reflecting on times when cigarettes and beer were common in sports:
  • Bob: “Remember all of you know, the Marlboro car?”
  • Josh: “Winston cup, for gosh...” (10:16)
• Bob laments that the sport grain isn’t the same without the visual of players smoking in locker rooms.

4. Best James Bond Movies: Debate & Ranking

(16:11–18:30)

• Josh presents an Internet Top 10 Bond Movies List:
  1. Casino Royale (2006)
  2. Skyfall (2012)
  3. Goldfinger (1964)
  4. No Time to Die (2021)
  5. From Russia With Love (1963)
  6. Goldeneye (1995)
  7. Dr. No (1962)
  8. The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)
  9. Thunderball (1965)
  10. Spectre (2015)
• The hosts critique the rankings:
  • Kristi: “Thunderball number one, Goldfinger two, Dr. No, three.” (18:30)
  • “That’s the one [Thunderball] that has the cool underwater photography,” she says, noting why Connery bought a house in the Bahamas. (18:36–18:44)
  • DJ: “So they’re big Craig fans.” (18:24)
• Conversation on specific scenes—like the booby-trapped house in Skyfall and the reveal of classic Aston Martins.

5. Best James Bond Theme Songs

(19:11–21:56)

• The group consults a Men's Health list for the top Bond themes:
  • Standouts include “Diamonds Are Forever” (Shirley Bassey), “Skyfall” (Adele), “Live and Let Die” (Paul McCartney), and Billie Eilish’s recent “No Time to Die.”
• Kristi: “My favorite, believe it or not, is Paul McCartney.” (19:18)
  • DJ: “I hate that song for some reason.” (19:31)
  • Kristi: “He’s the greatest musician of our lifetime.” (19:38)
• Banter on the absurdity and forced lyrics of classic themes, and imagining alternative Bond villains (like Tom Hanks or even Louie Anderson).

6. Comedy Guest Segment: “Bad Job Interviews”

(22:08–23:59)

• Dan shares stand-up material about flubbing job interviews:
  • “What’s your biggest weakness? Of course I told him my biggest weakness was that I just push myself too damn hard. ... Want to know the truth? ... Punctuality. Can’t get my ass out of bed in the morning.” (22:17–22:56)
• The hosts laugh about the all-too-real anxiety and fibs of interview culture.
• Joke about dreaming “I think I’m getting up” on sleepy mornings.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On beards:
  • “This is the reverse mullet... carnival up front, butcher shop in the back.” — Bob Kevoian (07:02)
• On novelty earrings:
  • “Is your wife, girlfriend, or mother a complete dirtbag?” — DJ Dangler (09:05)
  • “Those earrings are for women who work on barges.” — DJ Dangler (11:03)
• On gauges:
  • “They smell bad... worse than any stink I’ve ever made.” — Bob Kevoian (11:46–11:57)
  • “If you smell the back of a typical woman’s earring, it reeks.” — DJ Dangler (11:57)
• On Bond movies:
  • “That’s the one that turns into Home Alone at the end. They booby trap.” — Josh Arnold on Skyfall (18:01)
  • “He’s the greatest musician of our lifetime.” — Kristi Lee on Paul McCartney (19:38)
  • “I hate that song for some reason.” — DJ Dangler on “Live and Let Die” (19:31)
• On job interview anxiety:
  • “I had problems with the job interviews. Wasn’t good at these things… I just can’t seem to get my ass out of bed in the morning.” — Dan (Guest) (22:17–22:56)

Segment Timestamps

| Segment | Timestamps | |--------------------------------------------|------------------| | DJ Dangler’s Beard Jokes | 06:36–08:24 | | Cigarette-Themed Earrings & Jewelry Hygiene| 08:33–12:29 | | Sports, Beer, and Smoking Nostalgia | 13:16–14:41 | | James Bond Movies List & Discussion | 16:11–18:30 | | Bond Theme Song Rankings | 19:11–21:56 | | Dan’s Job Interview Comedy | 22:08–23:59 |

Tone & Language

The tone is freewheeling, playful, self-deprecating, and laced with classic morning-radio quick jabs. The hosts mix pop-culture savvy with earnest absurdity, never missing a chance for a side gag or callback. DJ Dangler adds rough-edged, blue-collar humor, while Kristi plays the part of both fact-checker and gentle provocateur. The segment about job interviews closes things with a more traditional stand-up flavor.

Summary Usefulness

This recap covers the essence and highlights of the episode—providing enough direct quotes, context, and structure for someone who’s missed the episode to enjoy and understand all the main jokes, opinions, and unique moments. The episode delivers exactly what long-time listeners expect: jovial debate, sarcastic nostalgia, and inventive riffing on everything from facial hair etiquette to pop music’s connection to a secret agent.