Episode Overview

Podcast: The BOB & TOM Show Free Podcast
Episode: B&T Extra: Letters, Drill Sergeants, & "You Want Some of This..."
Release Date: December 12, 2025

This special "Bob & Tom Extra" episode carries the show’s trademark blend of comedy, listener letters, personal anecdotes, and playful banter among the cast. The team reads and responds to a variety of listener messages, shares military stories (with a special focus on drill sergeant experiences), and highlights recurring gags such as Chick McGee’s celebrated “You want some of this before I put it away?” catchphrase. The episode also pokes fun at Tom’s unique habits and worldview, pitching him as a (humorous) “alien among us.”

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Listener Letters and Military Stories

• Drill Sergeants & Military Discipline

  • Several listeners write in with military stories, particularly about the intensity and quirks of drill sergeants.
  • Example Story: A Marine recalls a recruit, Martinez, who got called out for not stenciling his name on his tie, leading to a snappy reply that backfired for the whole group.
    • [04:24] Christopher (reading letter): “…the DI went through the footlocker of Martinez way longer than any of the others…‘You don't have your name stenciled on your tie. For all I know, this tie could be mine.’ Martinez said, ‘Why, sir, don’t you stencil your name on your tie?’”
    • Josh: “Oh no. Oops.”
    • Insight: Listeners’ stories reveal both the humor and the toughness of military life.
  • Another listener shared that at Marine boot camp, punishment for misbehavior included running laps and marching—parenting inspired by military discipline [08:30].

• Drill Sergeant Catchphrases

  • "On your face, scumbag. Push-ups forever, begin." [07:59]
  • The endless push-up command was cited as demoralizing because you never knew when it would end.

• Personal Connection

  • Josh mentions his Vietnam combat veteran dad and his at-home “drill sergeant” approach with his sons [03:30].

2. Comedy Gold: The Tablecloth Story

• Bob’s Magic Trick Gone Wrong:
  • Bob recounts attempting the magician’s tablecloth trick, only to send a fork flying—embedding it in his brother’s forehead, requiring stitches [02:10]:
    • Bob: “Everything stayed on the table except the fork. And the fork went flying behind me and stuck my brother in the forehead. He had to go to the hospital.”
    • Chick: “Sir, you’re receiving a standing ovation from the crew.” [02:36]
    • Christopher: “Did anybody get a picture of the fork?” [03:07]
  • The tale is met with mock applause and many jokes at Bob’s expense.

3. “You Want Some of This Before I Put it Away?”

• Catchphrase Origins and Listener Spin:
  • Chick McGee explains his comedic post-shower ritual: “You look at your significant other and grab your business area and say, ‘Hey, would you like any of this before I put it away?’ And I’m gonna say, nine times out of ten, it proves fruitful.” [04:50]
  • Listener Letter: Dave from Warren, Ohio, shares that his wife, using the catchphrase, offered him bacon strips before putting them away after breakfast-for-dinner [05:12].
    • Christopher: “She was holding a bag of bacon strips...” [05:12]
  • Discussion follows on whether women ever use this approach; turns out a past female listener had, and “it worked.” [05:40]

4. Tom: “Alien Among Us” Comedy Running Gag

• Tom's Quirky Habits
  • Letters and cast banter highlight Tom’s unique approach to clothing rotation, foot odor prevention, and social habits, fueling the recurring “alien" characterization.
  • Tori from Salt Lake writes, “I've got to say, Tom is especially weird today.” [06:22]
  • Chick: “Either one of a kind or it’s not. You can’t have degrees of unique.” [06:10]
• Boot Rotation & Footwear System:
  • Tom describes owning several identical boots in different colors and rotating them to air out and prevent odor [07:00].
  • Chick: “Tom has incredibly horrible foot odor.” [07:12]
• Alien Announcer Sketches:
  • The team plays “Alien Announcer” bits lampooning Tom’s late-in-life discoveries:
    • Pickles on a sandwich [12:34]
    • Roller carry-on luggage [12:52]
    • Oranges in iced tea [13:56]
    • WNBA scoreboards [14:35]
    • Soul food (“fried chicken...was delicious!”) [15:23]
    • McDonald’s at truck stops [16:45]
    • Passports expiring after 10 years (“I didn’t know they were only good for 10 years”) [17:22]
  • Josh: “If eye rolls made a sound, I could keep my face forward but there’d be a lot of really subtle, ‘get a load of this guy.’” [11:06]
  • Running joke that Tom is like an alien adapting to Earth, concluding with more on his (bad) passport photo [17:37].

5. Thanksgiving Side Dishes

• Brief discussion on listeners’ favorite Thanksgiving sides, with a humorous lament over missing out on "Apple Pie Mac and Cheese" [11:53].
• Team jokes about effort to track down the elusive Kraft mac & cheese variant at Walmart [12:09].

6. Listener Interactions & Ongoing Material

• Encouragement for listeners to send in more letters, especially military stories and Thanksgiving menu favorites [11:53].
• Shout-out to "Operation Honor Guard," which provides proper uniformed honor guards for veterans' funerals [09:18].

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Bob's Tablecloth Disaster:
  • Bob: "Everything stayed on the table except the fork. And the fork went flying behind me and stuck my brother in the forehead." [02:21]
• Chick's Famous Line:
  • Chick McGee: "You look at your significant other and I grab your... your business area and say, 'Hey, would you like any of this before I put it away?' And I'm gonna say, nine times out of ten, it proves fruitful." [04:50]
• Drill Sergeant Catchphrase:
  • Josh: "Push-ups forever, begin." [08:24]
• Alien Tom Sketch:
  • Announcer: "Time now for the alien who just discovered things here on Earth." [12:27; repeated]
  • Tom (passport): "My passport expired. I didn't know they were only good for 10 years." [17:22]
• Friendly Ribbing:
  • Chick: "Tom has incredibly horrible foot odor." [07:12]
  • Josh: "He has a Cherokee's worth of those boots in his bedroom." [07:15]
  • Chick: "If eye rolls made a sound, I could keep my face forward but there’d be a lot of really subtle, 'get a load of this guy.'" [11:06]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [02:10] — Bob's tablecloth-and-fork story
• [03:30] — Discussing military experiences and drill sergeants
• [04:24] — Marine letter: Martinez and the missing tie stencil
• [04:50] — Chick McGee's “You want some of this before I put it away?” routine explanation
• [05:12] — Listener flips the catchphrase (with bacon)
• [07:00] — Tom explains his unique footwear rotation system
• [07:59] — Listener letter: “Push-ups forever, begin.”
• [08:30] — Listener letter: Growing up with a Marine dad’s discipline
• [09:18] — Operation Honor Guard shout-out
• [11:53] — Thanksgiving sides and mac & cheese hunt
• [12:27], [14:35], [15:23], [16:45], [17:22] — “Alien Tom” bits highlighting his quirky discoveries

Tone and Style

The episode is lighthearted, quick-witted, and conversational, blending listener engagement, playful ribbing, and good-natured self-deprecation. The team’s chemistry and long-running in-jokes create a familiar and inviting vibe, making it easy for both regular fans and new listeners to jump in and enjoy.

Summary

This Bob & Tom Extra delivers a series of comedic, anecdote-driven conversations rooted in listener stories, military life, and everyday oddities—anchored by the hosts’ warm camaraderie and recurring gags. Tom’s “alien” persona and Chick’s signature phrase add extra laughs, while the letters segment highlights the genuine connection between the show and its audience. Recommended for anyone seeking a blend of quick-hit stories, memorable one-liners, and the uniquely oddball energy that defines Bob & Tom.