The BOB & TOM Show Extra: Larry the Cable Guy

Date: October 13, 2025
Podcast: The BOB & TOM Show Free Podcast
Host(s): Bob Kevoian, Tom Griswold, Christopher
Guest: Larry the Cable Guy

Episode Overview

This B&T Extra features an extended, comedic, and candid conversation with beloved comedian Larry the Cable Guy. The episode touches on Larry's career milestones, new projects, his personal life—including his passion for college football and dogs—and plenty of the signature banter and playful ribbing that typifies the Bob and Tom Show. Listeners will find both behind-the-scenes insights and classic Larry humor, with a focus on his Amazon Prime special "Larry the Cable Guy: It’s a Gift” and voice work for Disney's "Cars" franchise.

Key Discussion Points & Segments

1. Early Morning Jokes and Larry’s Studio Setup

[04:10 – 05:05]

• Larry joins the show, riffing about the early interview time.
  • "They told me. They start your call first. Call 7:20. I don't go to bed till 3 o' clock in the morning… you can't get me on a cheerleader at 7 o' clock in the morning" — Larry (04:39)
• Hosts and Larry joke about setting up studios at home, including a guitar as decoration.

2. Age, Memory, and Comedy Observations

[05:05 – 07:04]

• Jerry Seinfeld-esque chat about walking into rooms and forgetting why—classic observational humor.
  • Tom gives a “therapist-approved” brain-reset trick for remembering intentions by exiting and re-entering a room.
    • "You go back out and then come back in and you will remember what you meant to do." — Tom Griswold (05:28)
  • Banter about refrigerators, lost keys, and childhood toys.
• Larry quips about “Ganipkin”—his daughter’s toy—and discovers with the hosts that “Kanip” is “ping pong” backwards (06:34).

3. Olympics, College Football, and Family

[07:04 – 10:03]

• Larry riffs on young Olympic athletes and medals.
  • "You know those girls are young because they get their gold medals. They try to get the wrapper off." — Larry (07:20)
• Conversation pivots to Larry’s Nebraska football fandom and loyalty:
  • He’s a diehard; attends every home game and schedules shows around the season.
  • Humorous jinxing: Larry notes Nebraska’s “bad run” started around when he bought season tickets.
  • His son’s Army Cavalry graduation in September will make him miss his first home game in years.
• Host Bob shares that buying a dog was his first big “made it” purchase; Larry says his first was a luxury box at the stadium.

4. On Dogs: Shelter Stories and Life Lessons

[10:10 – 11:42]

• Larry shares poignant anecdotes about his family’s dogs—prized purebreds and adopted shelter mixes:
  • Both high-end guard dogs (a German shepherd and a Belgian Malinois) died young of stomach torsion.
  • His most beloved, most loyal dog was a mutt rescued from a kill shelter.
    • "Save your money. You want a good dog, go rescue one… that'll be the best, most loving dog you ever had." — Larry (11:17)
  • Bob dubs the mixed-breed a “Nebraska corgi.”

5. Anniversary Laughs & Gift-Giving

[11:45 – 12:14]

• Larry jokes about the challenge of buying gifts for wedding anniversaries:
  • "50 is gold, 25 is silver, 20 is China. So I ended up taking her to Panda Express." — Larry (12:10)

6. Voice Acting and the “Cars” Franchise

[12:15 – 15:50]

• Larry updates on his voice work as Mater for Disney/Pixar:
  • Highlights the popularity and longevity of the “Cars” character.
  • Excited about new “Cars on the Road” episodes for Disney Junior (coming 2027).
  • Shares a story about being recognized for Mater by young college athletes instead of for his standup:
    • “Anybody remember Mater from Cars? Every hand went up and… the minute I went ‘WOO HOO,’ I mean, they busted out.” — Larry (14:36)
• Highlights Pixar’s flexibility, letting him ad-lib.

7. Recording at Home & Industry Stories

[15:51 – 16:26]

• Larry records Mater voice work from a local Omaha studio, not Hollywood.
• Bob shares a story about the excitement surrounding the “Spanky” actor visiting the studio—more so than major rock stars.

8. New Amazon Prime Special: “It’s a Gift”

[17:35 – 19:59]

• Larry gives behind-the-scenes on his new special:
  • Taping process: Shows in small Nebraska towns to raise money for high school theater, working out material on the road.
  • Final taping in Clearwater, Florida.
  • Show’s humor is classic Larry—one liners and audience interaction.
  • Title inspiration:
    • “I'll do a really dumb one-liner and I'll just look at the crowd and go, hey man, it’s a gift.” — Larry (19:17)
• Jokes about aging:
  • "AC/DC just changed their name to AARP. ... I got a pair of Thunderstruck compression socks." — Larry (17:44)
• Expresses gratitude to the hosts for their long-standing support.

9. Closing Banter: Friendship with Reno Collier

[19:59 – 20:39]

• Bob teases Larry about comedian Reno Collier.
• Larry describes Collier as a dear friend with whom he shares uncontrollable laughter, and mentions a near plane crash they survived together.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Can't get me on a cheerleader at 7 o'clock in the morning.” — Larry (04:39)
• “First thing I ever did when I made money ... I went and bought the best suite box at the stadium.” — Larry (09:42)
• “Save your money.... Go rescue one they're about to get rid of.” — Larry (11:17)
• “You never know what to get, 20 is China, so I took her to Panda Express.” — Larry (12:10)
• “I went straight from Nutrisystem commercials to Prilosec commercials. I went straight from diet to heartburn.” — Larry (14:55)
• “AC/DC has just changed their name to AARP.” — Larry (17:44)
• "It's a gift." — Larry (Title and recurring punchline, 19:17)

Key Timestamps for Segments

• [04:10] — Larry joins and early morning banter
• [05:05] — Memory jokes & “Ganipkin” story
• [07:04] — Olympics riff and Nebraska football talk
• [10:03] — First big “made it” purchases (dog and stadium suite)
• [10:21] — Dog stories and rescue advocacy
• [11:45] — 20th anniversary Panda Express gag
• [12:15] — Cars/Mater voice work and college audience story
• [15:51] — Home studio & Hollywood
• [17:35] — New Amazon special details
• [19:59] — Friendship and laughs with Reno Collier

Tone & Final Impressions

As always, the session brims with good-natured ribbing, blue-collar humor, and warmth. The camaraderie among the hosts and Larry is unmistakable, making for a fast-paced yet heartfelt episode. Fans of Larry’s standup, Pixar’s “Cars,” or Bob & Tom’s signature comedy radio will find classic laughs, new anecdotes, and backstage stories to enjoy—even if you’ve never tuned in before.