The BOB & TOM Show Free Podcast — B&T Extra: Letters, a Rake to the Face, & Josh's Laugh

Date: September 5, 2025
Podcast: The BOB & TOM Show Free Podcast (Cumulus Podcast Network)

Episode Overview

In this lively B&T Extra episode, the Bob and Tom crew dive into a hilarious mailbag packed with listener letters, relive a classic slapstick "rake to the face" memory, and celebrate the infectiousness of Josh's laugh. The hosts riff on everyday mishaps, respond to quirky fan messages, and exchange absurd anecdotes about pets, food, nuns, and accidental wordplay. The episode stands out for its off-the-cuff wit, running gags about ruined lives, and memorable tangents on everything from Taco Bell favorites to accidental “sexy time” failures.

Key Discussion Points & Highlights

1. Listener Letters & the Rake Incident

[06:14 – 11:27]

• Tom recalls the time his brother Joey ran full speed onto a rake, which snapped up and hit him in the face, calling it “one of my all-time favorite memories.”
• Diane writes in: “The same thing happened to me…but with a garden hoe.” The cast commiserates over similar minor accidents, like standing up and hitting your head on a cabinet.

Quote:
Tom: “Why is it in movies the guy doing the headbutt is always fine, and the other guy’s knocked out?”
—Tom, [08:16]

• They joke about the misfortune of being caught by a Baby Bjorn, concluding, “Babies can kick your ass. But then you smell their heads…”

2. Josh’s Laugh Inspires Listeners

[12:05 – 13:35]

• Josh receives a fan letter: “Every time you laugh, it makes me happy inside…I may be married, but I need a night with Josh.”

• Josh is humorously flattered, saying he’s “never been anybody’s hall pass.”

• Another fan, Michael, mentions the uncanny timing of always pausing Bob and Tom on a frame with Josh’s face during work video calls, “I have to share my screen, and the first thing people see is his face.”

Quote:
Josh: “I look kind of sinister there, don’t I? I look like I’m up to no good…I don’t know how, but Josh is messing with me."
—Josh, [13:20]

3. Life with “Thomisms” & Dog Phrases

[15:10 – 16:40]

• Michelle writes about adopting Tom’s habit of inventing words: in a frantic moment, she calls tweezers “face pliers.”
• The cast riffs on how dogs “know everything” and the contagiousness of Tom’s quirky turns of phrase.

4. Taco Bell Menu Nostalgia & Crunchwrap Divides

[17:00 – 19:35]

• Josh defends his love of the Crunchwrap Supreme after a listener, Jesse, tries it and is unimpressed.
• Fond reminiscing over Taco Bell’s discontinued items: pintos and cheese, fiesta potatoes, and the joys of customizing snacks.

Quote:
Josh: “It’s a little bit of everything in it, all wrapped up in a bundle of joy.”
—Josh, [18:45]

5. Dancing with Nuns: Childhood Memories & “Penguin” Jokes

[20:55 – 26:10]

• Jeff revisits being forced to slow dance with a nun to “Lady in Red,” humorously noting the nun “just died last week. She was a wonderful nun.”

• The discussion transitions to classic nun jokes and the “Penguin” character from Blues Brothers.

• The team laughs through a “black, white, red” wounded nun joke, keeping it light and cheeky.

6. Tibetan Monk Music Mashup

[26:11 – 29:12]

• A listener requests the classic segment where sacred Tibetan monk music is humorously mashed with Black Sabbath’s “Iron Man.”
• The crew plays the audio, delighting in the accidental synchronicity: “I think we can segue this right into Black Sabbath…”

Quote:
Host: “Oh, yeah. That was almost too perfect. We’re going there. We still got the monks going. Yeah, okay. That sounds great.”
—[28:05]

7. Ruined Lives & Accidental Word Mishaps

[32:05 – 39:05]

• A recurring bit: listeners describe how the show has “ruined their lives” by making them blurt out accidental, inappropriate phrases at work or at home:
  • A headstone designer accidentally asks a widow if her last name is “hymenated” instead of “hyphenated.”
  • Others recount how Tom’s “sexy time” phrase ruins the mood in the bedroom.

Quote:
Chad (listener): “Thanks for ruining sex for me. Now I expect an apology.”
—Chad, [36:40]

• The team universally agrees on their dislike for the “sexy time” phrase, calling it a “total Borat ripoff.”

8. Ferris Wheel Fears & Family Dynamics

[30:00 – 32:00]

• A listener shares a story about her husband’s terror of Ferris wheels; when their daughter spins the car at the top, he anxiously yells, “Stop, you’re going to unscrew us!”
• Cast reflects on their own amusement park phobias and the hierarchy of family favorites.

9. ** Wildlife Encounters & Falconer Tangents**

[39:20 – 43:30]

• Josh retells his vacation story: witnessing an osprey methodically drown a squirrel, comparing it to a “hitman.”
• The group is amused and confused by vacation resorts having falconers and discusses the oddity of poolside black crows.

Quote:
Josh: “He just slowly…one talon, put the head under the water and drowned it, and just stared at my brother and I while he did it. You’re kidding me. It was chilling.”
—Josh, [41:45]

Notable Quotes

• Tom: “Why is it in movies the guy doing the headbutt is always fine, and the other guy’s knocked out?” [08:16]
• Josh: “I look kind of sinister there, don’t I? I look like I’m up to no good.” [13:20]
• Josh: “It’s a little bit of everything in it, all wrapped up in a bundle of joy.” [18:45]
• Host: “Oh, yeah. That was almost too perfect. We’re going there. We still got the monks going. Yeah, okay. That sounds great.” [28:05]
• Chad (listener): “Thanks for ruining sex for me. Now I expect an apology.” [36:40]
• Josh: “He just slowly…one talon, put the head under the water and drowned it, and just stared at my brother and I while he did it. You’re kidding me. It was chilling.” [41:45]

Top Memorable Moments (with Timestamps)

• Tom’s Rake Story & Listener Replies: [06:14 – 08:16]
• Josh’s Infectious Laugh Letters: [12:05 – 13:35]
• “Face Pliers” and Thomisms: [15:10 – 16:40]
• Taco Bell Love & Disagreements: [17:00 – 19:35]
• Dancing with Nuns & Old Catholic School Memories: [20:55 – 26:10]
• Tibetan Monk/Black Sabbath Mashup: [26:11 – 29:12]
• Ruined Lives—“hymenating” & Bedroom Mishaps: [32:05 – 39:05]
• Osprey Hitman Story: [41:00 – 43:30]

Tone & Style

The episode delivers classic Bob & Tom blend: irreverent, rapid-fire banter with a warm, self-deprecating twist. More than just a collection of jokes, the host’s camaraderie and the listeners' participation foster a sense of running inside-jokes, turning simple stories into comic gold.

Perfect For:
Fans of improvisational humor, running gags, and listeners who love being part of a zany radio “extended family” atmosphere. This episode is a snapshot of what makes The BOB & TOM Show a staple of American comedy radio.