B&T Extra: Letters, Winter Walking, & Tom Speak

The BOB & TOM Show Free Podcast | October 15, 2025

Episode Overview

This B&T Extra episode centers around listener letters, winter dog-walking tips, the ongoing hilarity of “Tom Speak,” and plenty of funny, off-the-cuff stories among the crew. The cast—Tom Griswold, Kristi Lee, Bob Kevoian, Josh, Nathan, and James—share their thoughts on dog care in winter, laugh about miscommunications, and reminisce about awkward moments, keeping the episode light, relatable, and packed with laughter.

Key Discussion Points

1. Letters From Listeners ([02:13]–[13:44])

• Winter Dog-Walking Questions
  Letters prompt tips for walking dogs in winter. Tom jokes about dog-walking techniques, referencing the British phrase “walkies” and sharing anecdotes about his new hound.

  • “She calls it walkies Walkie. And then you yank the chain walkie.” – Tom Griswold [02:43]
  • The group shares stories of dogs’ destructive behavior: eating holes in couches, beds, or damaging cabinets.
  • Debate: Dog Coats and Boots
    • Kristi Lee and Josh discuss whether to dress up dogs in winter.
    • James shares, “Our dog has boots. … Only when it’s cold or there’s snow.” [04:11]

• Tomisms ("Tom Speak")
  Listeners describe family members accidentally speaking “Tom” language, with a story about calling a yearbook a "school Journey Book."

  • “My son came out of his mouth with Tom Speak. He was asking for his yearbook and it came out, said, hey, I want my school Journey book.” – Listener Letter [06:51]

• Yearbook & Divorce Stories
  Tom recalls losing his yearbooks because his ex-wife cut them up.

  • “You can’t stack up those divorces until you get married for the first time.” – Tom Griswold [07:35]
  • The crew jokes about marriage and divorce like stacking pancakes.

2. Food Tangents and Waffle Banter ([07:45]–[09:51])

• The conversation devolves (in classic B&T fashion) into a passionate discussion about waffle preferences—crispy vs. fluffy, butter innovations, and the proper use of syrup.

  • Kristi Lee pitches her “waffle butter” invention:
    • “It’s a stick of butter. But it’s very, very, very, very tiny when you slice it. It’s about the size of a pencil, but square.” [09:02]
  • Tom shares a story about ordering “crispy, crispy bacon,” which he suspects was served sarcastically—burnt beyond recognition, but still eaten with glee.

• School Lunch Memories

  • Josh recalls turning school salad bars into a “delivery system for ranch and bacon bits and shredded cheese.” [09:41]
  • Tom jokes about piling six eggs on his salad.

3. Tomfoolery: Taylor Swift, Wedding Entertainment, and the Curse of "Lighthouse" ([10:13]–[13:44])

• Listener feedback on foreign bands wanting to play at Jason (erroneously—should be Travis) Kelce and Taylor Swift’s hypothetical wedding:

  • “Should get Taylor Swift to play at the reception. She’s right there.” – Tom Griswold [10:17]
  • Kristi Lee and Bob Kevoian joke about wedding plans becoming big network events, referencing “Princess Diana’s wedding” [10:42] and the sadness around her passing.

• Who Would Perform at the Crew’s Weddings?

  • “I am 100% DJ. I want to hear the studio versions of all my favorites.” – Kristi Lee [11:53]
  • The “Lighthouse” Song Curse:
    • Bob reveals every time he’s performed “Lighthouse” at a wedding, something disastrous happened—including divorce and worse.
      • “Every single time I played it, there was disaster, divorce, and even worse. … There was an actual death. Good Lord.” – Bob Kevoian [12:18, 12:26]

4. “Tom Speak” in the Bedroom: Awkward & Hilarious Moments ([12:59]–[17:15])

• Suggestive Pajamas

  • Listener shares a story of accidentally calling lingerie “suggestive pajamas” to his wife.
    • “Hey, I like your suggestive pajamas.” [13:17]
  • Kristi calls it “one of the best Thomisms ever.” [13:26]

• Canal Catastrophe
  Kristi Lee’s iconic candidness shines with her story of nervous intimacy:

  • “I just wanted to make sure I was in the right canal.” [15:14]
    • The crew roars with laughter, suggesting it should be on a T-shirt, along with “May I have a piece of chest?”—a phrase from Bob’s high school buddy who nervously asked for a “piece of chest” during an intimate moment in a car.
    • “How are we not making T-shirts that says, number one, am I in the right canal? Number two, may I have a piece of ch?” – Tom Griswold [16:31]

• Miscommunications in the Bedroom

  • Everyone admits to moments of not hearing or misunderstanding what a partner said in intimate situations, joking about pretending to understand or using overly polite language.
    • “Begging your pardon. Yes, but am I in the right canal? Begging your pardon.” – Tom Griswold [17:46]
    • “Excuse me, madam … am I in the right canal?” [17:54]

Notable Quotes & Moments

• “She calls it walkies. Walkie. And then you yank the chain walkie.” – Tom Griswold [02:43]
• “You can’t stack up those divorces until you get married for the first time.” – Tom Griswold [07:35]
• “I like your suggestive pajamas.” – Listener Letter [13:17]
• “I just wanted to make sure I was in the right canal.” – Kristi Lee [15:14]
• “May I have a piece of chest?” – Bob Kevoian (relaying his friend’s phrase) [16:06]
• “Wedding asbestos.” – Kristi Lee, on Bob’s “Lighthouse” song curse [12:47]
• “Begging your pardon. Yes, but am I in the right canal?” – Tom Griswold [17:46]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [02:13] — Listeners’ Letters: Winter walking & dog-walking anecdotes
• [06:51] — “Tom Speak” examples: “School Journey Book”
• [07:35] — Yearbook/divorce reminiscence
• [09:02] — Waffle butter invention
• [10:17] — Taylor Swift wedding performance jokes
• [12:18] — The “Lighthouse” curse revealed
• [13:17] — “Suggestive pajamas” and Thomisms highlighted
• [15:14] — “Right canal” bedroom story
• [16:06] — “Piece of chest” anecdote
• [17:46] — Polite bedroom miscommunications

Tone and Style

The cast maintains their trademark blend of sarcasm, self-deprecation, banter, and wit throughout. The language is conversational, occasionally irreverent, and never far from a punchline.

Summary for New Listeners

This B&T Extra episode is classic Bob & Tom: equal parts listener engagement, personal storytelling, and unfiltered humor. Whether you’re wondering about the best way to outfit your dog for winter walks or laughing at confessions of accidental Tomisms, this episode delivers relatable, unscripted comedy. From marital misadventures and awkward bedroom utterances to dog-walking and breakfast food debates, it’s a lively journey covering all the odd, funny, and very human moments that connect us.

Perfect for:
Fans of unscripted, observational comedy who enjoy the camaraderie of radio veterans riffing on everyday absurdities.