The BOB & TOM Show Free Podcast

Episode: B&T Extra: Gator Wrestler, Mr. SFX, & a Spelling Bee
Date: January 14, 2026

Overview

In this lively, irreverent bonus episode, the BOB & TOM crew unpacks some classic Americana—from a Florida gator wrestling spectacle and nostalgic school assembly acts, to a tribute to a legendary sound-effects comedian and a dive into spelling bee glory. Expect the usual whip-smart banter, good-natured roasting, and a cascade of quickfire jokes as the hosts riff on viral news, pop culture, and their own personal (and often absurd) childhood memories.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Comedy Skit: "Real Girls on Video Doing Real Things"

[01:51-04:03]

• A tongue-in-cheek, innuendo-laden parody of sensational "reality" videos, lampooning how mundane acts (mini-golf, insurance calls, hardware runs) get sexualized for comedic effect.
• Notable for rapid-fire double entendres delivered by the crew and guest calls.

Memorable Quotes:

• "Hey, that looks like a pretty big load. Better take it around to the back door." – Josh Arnold [02:58]
• "I definitely want the snapper tonight." – Josh Arnold [03:15]

2. Gator Wrestling Outside a Florida School

[04:07-05:54]

• The crew covers viral news about Michael Dragic, an MMA fighter and licensed gator trapper, who wrestled a 10-foot alligator outside a Florida school for a student assembly.
• Reactions vacillate between awe and comedic horror, riffing on Dragic's diverse skillset and the uniquely Floridian spectacle.

Memorable Quotes:

• "He's a renaissance man, Jack of all trades. Oh boy." – Bob Kevoian [04:36]
• "I'd like to be the raccoon that opened that trash can." – Kristi Lee [05:19]
• "That's the assembly we've all been waiting for as a kid. Yes. Hey, we've got a guy out there catching a 10 foot gator, kids. That's fun." – Tom [05:45]

3. Nostalgia: School Assemblies

[05:54-08:17]

• The hosts swap tales about school assemblies, pitting "exciting" acts like birds of prey, whistling acts, and Christian weightlifters against more mundane presentations.
  • Kristi calls out the absurdity and spectacle of faith-based strongmen.
  • Tom and Bob recall woodcarving demos and marvel at the simple joys of assembly entertainment.

Memorable Quotes:

• "Did you guys have the Christian weightlifters? Did you ever have those guys?" – Kristi Lee [06:57]
• "They go, Jesus Christ." – Bob Kevoian [07:15]
• "Today we're going to teach everyone how to start and maintain their 401k." – Tom [06:38]

4. Tribute to Wes Harrison ("Mr. Sound Effects")

[08:13-11:16]

• The show revisits the legacy of sound effects legend Wes Harrison.
  • They playback a charming voicemail he once left for the show, complete with on-the-spot galoping and ricochets.
  • The crew recounts his career, influence on Michael Winslow, and playfully test each other on identifying his classic sound bits.

Notable Moments:

• Reciting and imitating Harrison’s signature sounds: gallop, ricochet, and dog bark.
• Recognition of his 1963 album, "You Won't Believe Your Ears," and its impact.

Memorable Quotes:

• "If you don't listen, I would get your attention. This is Wes Harrison and I'm up here in Des Plaines, Illinois..." – Wes Harrison [08:32]
• "This is the guy that inspired Michael Winslow." – Tom [10:56]
• "Did he have an album? You Won't Believe Your Ears. Back in 1963." – Josh Arnold [10:12]

5. Spelling Bee Recap

[11:31-12:55]

• Quick but loving look at the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Dev Shah, 14, from Florida, wins with "samophile."
• The panel gets delightfully sidetracked on word origins and their own spelling prowess.
• Kristi introduces the fun word "lethologica"—the phenomenon of being unable to remember a particular word.

Memorable Quotes:

• "He was though very confident in his last opportunity. This was it. Asking precise questions about obscure Greek roots. This time his winning word was Samophile and his root knowledge made it a layup." – Bob Kevoian [12:16]
• "Lethologica? It means the inability to remember a particular word or name." – Kristi Lee [13:49]

6. Taylor Swift: Memory Loss and Record-Setting Chart Success

[14:21-18:29]

• Discussion about Swifties (Taylor Swift fans) reporting post-concert amnesia.
  • Panel speculates whether excitement or perhaps the abundance of "black cherry White Claws" could be responsible, with tongue firmly in cheek.
  • Kristi spins a conspiracy theory about possible AI brain implantation at concerts for comic effect.
• The show celebrates Taylor Swift breaking the Guinness World Record for most simultaneous albums on the Billboard 200, guessing other artists with similar feats (Whitney Houston, Prince, David Bowie).

Memorable Quotes:

• "If you're slightly on edge, with a little bit of excitement, you'll actually remember better. But too much excitement... you're unable to make memories." – Josh Arnold paraphrasing Dr. McNay [15:11]
• "That's why they're so expensive, because they're implanting something into the brain..." – Kristi Lee [16:00]
• "Taylor Swift broke the Guinness world record for the most simultaneous albums on the US Billboard 200 chart for the second time this year." – Bob Kevoian [16:15]
• "Is she or is she AI? Just open your minds, people." – Kristi Lee [18:11]

7. Parenting, Spice Girls, and 'Mean Girl' Humor

[18:55-20:08]

• Wry tips on parenting in the concert age ("Telling your children no" is cheaper than Swift tickets).
• Reminiscences of taking kids to see the Spice Girls, veering into risqué and, eventually, absurdist humor about childhood crushes.
• The segment closes with a bit of quasi-raunch, as conversation skirts the line between physical attraction and ridicule in jest.

Memorable Quotes:

• "You'll be surprised at how cheap that is. Do you remember doing that? I used to do it." – Kristi Lee [18:58]
• "Don't you kind of like a mean girl in sex?" – Kristi Lee [19:55]
• "You think you deserve this, you ugly son of a... Oh, God, I'm hard.” – Guest/Caller (in jest) [20:00]

Notable Quotes & Moments by Timestamp

• [05:19] Kristi Lee: "I'd like to be the raccoon that opened that trash can."
• [08:32] Wes Harrison: "If you don't listen, I would get your attention. This is Wes Harrison..."
• [10:56] Tom: "This is the guy that inspired Michael Winslow."
• [12:16] Bob Kevoian: "His winning word was Samophile and his root knowledge made it a layup."
• [13:49] Kristi Lee: "Lethologica? It means the inability to remember a particular word or name."
• [15:11] Josh Arnold: "But too much excitement pushes you over the edge... you're unable to make memories." (on Swift concert amnesia)
• [16:15] Bob Kevoian: "Taylor Swift broke the Guinness world record for the most simultaneous albums..."
• [18:11] Kristi Lee: "Is she or is she AI? Just open your minds, people."
• [19:55] Kristi Lee: "Don't you kind of like a mean girl in sex?"

Conclusion

This episode delivers exactly what BOB & TOM fans crave: wry, rapid-fire commentary on news-of-the-weird, music trivia, and pop culture, all woven together with mischievous, often saucy, group dynamics. The playful nostalgia for school assemblies, heartfelt nod to a comedy legend, and blind-siding one-liners make for a harmlessly unhinged good time—especially for fans of radio’s classic, no-holds-barred morning comedy.