Podcast Summary: The BOB & TOM Show Free Podcast

Episode: B&T Extra: Josh’s intros, Birds in Home Alone 2, & the REAL 12 Days of Christmas
Date: December 31, 2025
Hosts: Tom Griswold, Josh Arnold, Pat Godwin, Heather Brown, Willie Griswold

Overview

This B&T Extra delivers an entertaining blend of holiday-themed humor, classic Bob & Tom banter, and light-hearted music chatter. This episode revolves around Josh Arnold’s famously unplanned show intros, a comedic takedown of “Home Alone 2’s” pigeon lady, and a satirical look at “The 12 Days of Christmas,” complete with riffs about birds, department store Muzak, and soaring gold ring prices. The crew’s stories, jokes, and singalongs are delivered in their signature playful, sarcastic style.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Josh’s Improvised Intros

• Hosts Discuss Josh’s Signature Intros
  • Pat Godwin expresses his enjoyment:
    “I love when you do intros so much. It’s my favorite thing.” (05:56)
  • Tom notes Josh’s lack of preparation, which Josh disputes:
    Tom: “Josh doesn’t really have a plan. He thinks he’s ready and then he starts doing it. And then you hear these long pauses.” (05:04)
    Josh: “Your dad’s perception of what I do is wrong...I just like to have fun with it.” (05:17)
• The segment sets a light, self-deprecating tone, as the team teases Josh about his unique style.

2. “Home Alone 2” and the Pigeon Lady

• The Group Debates the Bird-Heavy Plot
  • Tom admits his aversion:
    “I really like the movie Home Alone. I don’t care for the second one.” (06:06)
  • Josh jokes about the bird lady’s fate:
    “I’ve always wanted her just to go, 'All right, well, I’ll just stay here and be homeless then. Okay.'” (06:45)
  • Tom:
    “Yeah, I just crapped on a rock over by the Essex house.” (06:53)
  • The crew riff on bird ownership, parrots in FedEx stores, and Tom’s elaborate experiences building bird feeders.
  • Tom confesses:
    “I went to my FedEx store the other day and there was a guy there with a parrot on his shoulder. Isn’t the parrot gonna poop all over your shirt?” (09:13–09:30)

3. Comedy Song: “Irving the Snowman”

• A Holiday Parody
  • Pat and Josh perform a comedic ‘Jewish Snowman’ song filled with puns about deli food and Jewish traditions (02:32–04:13).
  • Memorable lyric:
    “Irving the snowman...His eyes were made of bagels from the deli windowsill. His lips, they were guff filled...And his nose was a kosher dill.”

4. The Real 12 Days of Christmas

• Comedy Bit by Randy Lubas
  • The crew plays a routine that breaks down the absurdity of the song and all its birds:
    Randy Lubas: “First off, guys, I don't believe this song. I can't believe that anybody is this into birds...On the seventh day alone, this guy’s getting seven swans, a swimming, six geese...That's 23 birds. Who is this man? Alfred Hitchcock?” (10:00–11:00)
  • Jokes continue about the maids-a-milking and show business performers showing up as unwanted Christmas gifts.

5. Annual “Cost of the 12 Days of Christmas” News Story

• Tom’s Trademark Irritation
  • Tom rails against TV news reporting on the cost of the gifts each year:
    “The one story where I'd like to see the newscaster picked off with a rifle is when they do the one every year about...how much is the 12 Days of Christmas this year?” (12:19)
  • Josh observes:
    “I think it’s important to point out to menial workers that they’re not doing enough.” (12:52)

6. The Changing Landscape of Christmas Music

• Reflecting on Radio Classics & Oddities
  • The team discusses the proliferation of Christmas radio channels and oddities in beloved classics.
  • Tom on Dean Martin:
    “If you’re Dean Martin, his version of ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,’ he calls him Rudy. Nobody else could get away with that.” (15:34–15:46)
  • Heather shares:
    “I actually listened to Christmas music on the way in today...it was very fun. Here’s some Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra.” (15:20–15:24)

7. “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” Controversy

• Discussion of Song’s 2018 Ban
  • Heather pinpoints the controversy:
    “I can tell you exactly when it was. 2018.” (16:44)
  • Group briefly lampoons the outrage and hints at Pat Godwin’s comedic version of the song (17:01–17:32).

8. Audio Mishaps, Jazz Tangents, and Playful Bickering

• Banter and Production Quirks
  • Tom and Heather talk about partial hearing loss, leading to a joke about switching sides of the bed.
  • Discussion veers into favorite kinds of jazz and Tom’s morning music routine:
    “I was jamming to some Ray Bryant. The Ray Bryant Trio. Highly recommend.” (18:44)
  • The hosts tease each other about lifestyle, personal habits, and upcoming jokes, as Tom alludes to a custom insult he crafted just for Josh.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Bird Overload in the “12 Days of Christmas”:
  “By the 12th day, he's accumulated 42 swans, a swimming, 42 geese, a laying, 36 calling birds, 30 French hens, 22 turtle doves, and 12 partridges. Now, I hope this man's got a newspaper subscription. Cause that's 184 birds.” – Randy Lubas (11:00)

• On Living with Birds:
  “I have friends that have whatever. Parakeets and cockatiels and big birds. I just...I don't want them.” – Tom Griswold (07:11)

• On Dean Martin’s ‘Rudolph’:
  “If you’re Dean Martin, his version of ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’—he calls him Rudy. He had three beers. He was having fun. Let him go.” – Tom Griswold & Pat Godwin (15:34–15:47)

• On Annoying Holiday News Stories:
  “The one story where I’d like to see the newscaster picked off with a rifle is when they do the one every year about...how much is the 12 Days of Christmas this year?” – Tom Griswold (12:19)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 02:32 – “Irving the Snowman” musical parody
• 05:02 – Discussion of Josh’s improvised intros
• 06:06–07:30 – “Home Alone 2” pigeon lady debate and comedic riffs on birds
• 09:52–11:57 – The Real “12 Days of Christmas” standup piece by Randy Lubas
• 12:07–12:24 – Tom’s “most irritating” holiday news stories and office productivity jokes
• 15:34–15:47 – Dean Martin’s unique take on Rudolph
• 16:44–17:32 – “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” controversy recap
• 18:44 – Tom’s morning jazz music and Ray Bryant Trio
• 17:55–20:00 – Banter about hearing loss, bed positions, and teasing upcoming roast jokes

Tone & Style

The episode is a masterclass in Bob & Tom’s signature cocktail of absurdity, warmth, and rapid-fire repartee. Quips and playful jabs are delivered with quick wit and good-natured sarcasm, making it feel like joining a lively, slightly irreverent family holiday gathering. Musical parodies and vintage standup keep the episode punchy and nostalgic, while contemporary references (like radio bans) provide a dash of timely satire.

For New Listeners

Whether or not you’re a holiday music lover, this B&T Extra offers a fun window into the chaos of Christmas pop culture with enough laughs, riffs, and relatably cranky holiday banter to make it a festive must-listen—even after December.