The BOB & TOM Show Free Podcast

Episode: BT Extra: Hairdressers, Sleep Therapy, & Penis

Date: September 19, 2025

Episode Overview

In this BOB & TOM Extra, the crew blends their signature comedy with discussions around peculiar and everyday topics: the intimate quirks of hairdresser visits, an unexpected Indian sleep apnea therapy, facts (and myths) about penis growth, and the resurgence of reusable menstrual products. True to form, the panel mixes news and science with irreverence, personal stories, and rapid-fire punchlines.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Hairdressers & Barbershop Memories

• Eyebrow Management and Hairdressing Anecdotes
  • The segment starts with Pat describing his upcoming visit to his favorite hairdresser, Courtney, who also tends to his eyebrows.
    • "My eyebrows are really getting crazy bushy… Courtney does everything." (06:08)
  • The group reflects on barbershop customs, including the nostalgia of old barbers, hair tonics, and the typical blue comb jar.
  • Stereotypical "barber shop" jokes abound, including awkward moments and hairdressers’ physical proximity sparking both comfort and awkwardness.
    • Pat: "No, it's always sexual. When a breast brushes up against… I get a boner." (07:19)
    • Discussions of infamous local barbers and even an infamous "junk to hand" moment.

Notable Quotes:

• "Did he have a spittoon? No, but they did have that array of hair tonic that looked like a contemporary bourbon bar." (08:28 – Host)

2. Conch Shell Blowing & Sleep Apnea Therapy

• Unusual Therapy Highlight
  • Christy introduces a centuries-old Indian practice where blowing a conch (shunk), a yogic breathing technique, is said to help sleep apnea.
    • "Researchers found folks with moderate obstructive sleep apnea who practice shunk or conch shell blowing, slept better, felt more alert and had fewer nighttime breathing interruptions." (09:30)
  • The hosts joke about the practicality and annoyance of nightly conch blowing.
    • "You'll be sleeping alone… 'Honey, don't fall asleep yet, I've got to blow my conch.'" (11:39)
  • Pat riffs with impressions and conch-blowing sound effects, likening it to a "traffic jam."
  • The supposed medical benefit comes from strengthening throat and soft palate muscles.
  • Group lampoons the idea with Buffett references and general skepticism.

Notable Quotes:

• "It strengthens the throat and soft palate muscles which collapse often." (11:34 – Christy)
• "It never sounds like that when I blow a conch." (10:57 – Host joking)

3. Facts & Myths About Penis Growth

• Medical Myths and Locker Room Tales
  • A medical update reveals that penis growth stops around age 13–18, depending on the source.
    • "Now, medical experts out there say the penis stops growing by around age 13." (12:22)
  • The panel compares myths about continued growth (ears, nose, genitals), with comedic lamenting about lost potential.
    • "Can you collect Social Security and still be eligible for another inch?" (12:42)
  • Locker room stories and "biggest ever seen" tales add humor and shock value.
    • "It was every bit 11 inches soft." (13:22 – Host)
  • Average sizes are shared, segueing to a dictionary of medical terms:
    • Erect average: 5.1", 90% between 3.9 and 6.3"; girth: just under 4.7"; flaccid: about 3.5."
    • "Josh, you know the name of that curve? The Peronis. Of course. Thank you very much." (14:09)
  • Jokes about testicular sagging and “hospital penis”—the phenomenon of impressive shrinkage during hospital stays.

Notable Quotes:

• "My fingers are crossed. Can you collect Social Security and still be eligible for another inch?" (12:41 – Pat/Host)
• "There’s a thing called hospital penis… where it hides up… it gets scared." (15:39)

4. Reusable Menstrual Products – The Environmental Angle

• Eco-Friendly Trends and Candid Talk
  • Christy notes more women are using silicone menstrual cups, period underwear, and menstrual discs.
    • "Most women, or more women, rather, are returning to reusable menstrual products as an alternative to the single use pads and tampons." (16:15)
  • The hosts discuss pros, cons, and the learning curve—plus the persistence of disposable products.
  • The absurd environmental impact: plastic-based pads take 800 years to decompose.
    • "Once in a landfill. They can take up to 800 years to break down." (17:14)
  • Tom irreverently claims there’s “plenty of land for landfills,” while Christy and Jess stress the environmental costs.
  • Humor arises as the men try to grasp the mechanics and practicality of menstrual cups.
    • "So when you… you wear this cup around, is it dangling down?" (20:14 – Tom)
    • "It's like a coin purse." (20:50 – Host)

Notable Quotes:

• "You women are really helping ruin the earth. And it's… I wish you would just hold it." (17:14 – Host, satirizing environmental blame)
• "On this show… you're leaving money on the table when you go to resell these babies on OnlyFans." (18:12 – Tom, riffing on internet trends)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "No, it's always sexual. When a breast brushes up against… I get a boner." (07:19 – Pat, comedic admission)
• "You'll be sleeping alone… I've got to blow my conch." (11:39 – Pat, joking about apnea therapy)
• "It was every bit 11 inches soft." (13:22 – Host, sharing a locker room story)
• "You women are really helping ruin the earth. I wish you would just hold it." (17:14 – Tom, tongue-in-cheek blame)
• "On this show… you're leaving money on the table when you go to resell these babies on OnlyFans." (18:12 – Tom, referencing online fetishes)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Hairdresser & Barber Memories: 05:36 – 08:54
• Conch Shell Sleep Apnea Therapy: 09:24 – 12:22
• Penis Growth Facts & Myths: 12:22 – 15:38
• Reusable Menstrual Products & Environmental Impact: 16:15 – 21:13

Episode Tone & Style

Clever, irreverent, rapid-fire banter, and unafraid of taboo or awkward subjects. The crew pokes fun but also touches on cultural trends and real health news. Dialogues are peppered with personal confessions, sarcasm, and punchy callbacks, creating a blend of shock, laughter, and (accidentally) genuine information.

This summary covers all the primary segments and memorable moments, maintaining The BOB & TOM Show’s iconic playful energy and quirky authenticity.