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It's another Bob and Tom extra. This is Christopher. Not only is the Bob and Tom show live every weekday morning, but every afternoon we'll give you a little extra in case you missed anything on the big show today. More with comedian Dustin Nickerson coming up right after this. This episode is brought to you by Progressive Insurance. You chose to hit play on this podcast today. Smart choice. Progressive loves to help people make smart choices. That's why they offer a tool called Auto Quote Explorer that allows you to compare your progressive car insurance quote with rates from other companies. So you save time on the research and can enjoy savings when you choose the best rate for you. Give it a try after this episode@progressive.com Progressive Casualty Insurance Company and affiliates not available in all states or situations. Prices vary based on how you buy. Tonight on the Bob and Tom Game Show Network, the creators of Shark Tank are taking things to a whole new level this season. Entrepreneurs are pitching their business ideas to a new panel of judges. All right, guys, I think you're going to want to invest in this. My invention is a self watering plant. You see, I've created a special hydra. Enough. Enough. Quiet, you pussy. Your idea's crap. I'll give you exactly nothing for it. What now? What say ye parrot? Loser. That's stupid. What? Move over. Mark Cuban and Shark Tank. This is Captain Dave's great white Shark Tank. Pull the switch. Pull the switch. No. The whole thing was my wife's idea. Kill her. If you think three rich businessmen are ruthless, wait till you see what five hungry sharks think of your idea. Bon voyage, loser. Oh, my God. Oh, you got him. All right. Who's up next. You know what? Mine's not ready just quite yet. I'm going to go ahead and pass. Okay, thanks. Anywhere chicken. Don't miss the season premiere of Captain Dave's Great White Shark Tank right after an all new cash casket. Oh, Uncle Clarence, I'm going to miss you. Whoa. I just won a thousand dollars. Only on the Bob and Tom Game Show Network cash casket. Well, there you. Yeah, we know it's a repeat, but things are always better the second time around. This is Bob and Tom Extra. In the studio, we have comedian Dustin Nickerson from San Diego, California. A man in spite of his young age. He's been married 20 years. That's great. And three kids. I love when people are in love. Yeah, it feels very sarcastic. Oh, no, I didn't mean it that way. Okay, great. Okay, great. Thank you. I appreciate that. Prior to becoming a comedian, you've been a comedian for quite some time. Yeah. You did. You have an interesting jobs. Were you a college man? What's your life like? I did go to college. I grew up in Seattle, went to the University of Washington. But my first, probably the most notable job is I was a youth pastor for seven years. Oh, okay. What religion? Yes. Yeah. Buddhist. Wasn't saying Muslim. Yeah. Islam is the religion. The Buddhist. Sorry, I can't keep. The Buddhist youth group's not as. Not as big as you think. Good food, though. Great food. Yeah, it was very passive. Kids react weird to the whole. Life is suffering. Yeah, yeah. They're like, we'd be like nirvana now. And they're like, we love the band. You're like, no, I got some totally different. No, I was a youth pastor at Christian church for like seven years and I was terrible at it. Oh, no. Like, I like God and everything, but I was a bad youth pastor because I don't like teenagers. And that'll reveal. That's a bad. That's a bad trait as a youth pastor to be like, I like. It was the teenage boys, like an eighth grade boy. You're like, what is this smell? I've heard that they smell sour. They smell like behind an Applebee's. And you're like, oh, my. I'm never. I'm going to have you baptized for the bath just to get it. Okay. That's my favorite joke of the year. Oh, my God. That's so funny. It's terrible. Yeah. No, I would look at him just like, oh, my. I don't think you guys deserve the love. Christ. Did you have to do. Did you have to do sermons? Yeah. Yeah, I was, I was decent enough. I just had an absolute disdain for my congregation. I have a. I have a friend. You're gonna find this hard to believe, who is a minister. And we got talking one day and he was upset because he found out that some other minister had ripped off his sermon. I'm totally serious. You can go online and get sermons online, you know, but I mean, there's, there's certain things you don't steal. I know, it's crazy. Well, at a certain point you go, listen, man, we're all using the same stories. Yeah. You know, it would, I'd be curious to hear what he was mad about. Was he like, oh, man, I had this hot analogy about a giant getting beat by a little guy. You're like, no, no, no, man. That's God's story. You stole that from the Holy Ghost. Well, now ministers are just using AI. It's a real thing. Yeah. Oh, no, I was just sort of. Oh, I'm sure they are, though. You're probably right. All right. Everybody's using AI. A weak comedic premise turned into semi factual conversations. Hey, we can't be funny. We like to semi informative. I'm sorry, I didn't realize you had set up a premise. I. I thought for sure. I thought for sure you had. Yeah, I. Over here. Because I, I kind of sat back and I said, oh, Josh has a joke. It's one of those cases where you, you and every comedian makes this mistake. You write out of premise, but in your head it's a punchline. Yeah. Why aren't they laughing? Oh, because I just brought up something. Yeah. I didn't say anything funny. Oh, Josh is setting up a bit. We've had several of those guys in here. Dustin did the, did the comedy and the pastor pastoring. I was the least funny youth pastor of all time. I have no interest in making a teenager laugh. I don't want to bring them any amount of joy. I know. I didn't. I know. Because what's funny to a teenager should not be funny to an adult, man. Of course. You know, I mean, it just. I wouldn't even try. I would just. You try and be relatable. But as is the case with any time an adult tries to be relatable or funny to a teenager in any way, it comes off cringy and awful. So just. I don't. Don't even try and relate to them. And have you seen. Just. Hopefully they absorb some of it. You have teenage kids and I'm sure you've experienced Them showing you a video on the Internet and they can't stop laughing. And you. And I know I've done that, literally, I went, I don't know what the joke is. And it's in those moments you realize that. Yeah. And it's in those moments you realize teenagers aren't human yet. They're on the way to human. They're in process. They're like tadpoles when they have the tail and the legs that weird. They're in between. You're like, you're not cute or useful. You have no place in a functional society. And that's why you just put them in middle school together and you're like, just go be sweaty and weird and awkward in your little community and let us know when you're ready to contribute to society. Kind of on the same line, you have. Do you have a teenage boy right now? Yeah, he's 18 at the point. He's a little bit on his way. Closer to grown. Yeah. How about the girls? Do they have any. Is it. Are you cool? Are you the cool dad because you're kind of a show busy guy or is it. They don't care about any of that. They don't care about the Tonight Show. They certainly don't care about Bob and Tom. I barely care about it, Dustin. I mean, you'd be hard pressed to find someone in this room. I can't. I. I can't believe this show is still on. And what I mean is this episode. I mean, I, I mean, thank God it's caffeine sponsored. No, but what they do care about is Instagram followers that, like, they, they're very interested in that. Like, oh my gosh, your dad went viral on TikTok. They'll be like, my. They're like, can your dad follow me on Instagram? And you're like, no. Yeah. Yeah. Hey, 14 year old girl, I'm your. I'm your friend's dad. Don't be weirded out by the mustache. It's cool. I caught your choir performance last night. Hot. Yeah. Can't wait for the dance recital. I thought your solo should have been long. I don't even follow my niece because I don't need her friends going, who's this dude hanging out with a comedian? Dustin Nickerson, man of culture. A father of three with two still under 18. What are the ages again? 15 and 11. You can ballpark. You know, they're always changing. Just when you learn their age, it changes. Yeah. Real quick. What grades are they in? 12th, 9th, 5th. Nice. Yeah. Very good. Yeah. Yeah. Are they all the same school? The high schoolers are together, and then we have one in the middle school, like, kind of hybrid middle school. What is the name. What is the mascot of the high school team? They're the Scotties. They. Yeah, their dog. The dog. Yeah. The Scotties. Yeah. It's really. It's cute. Yeah. You don't see Scotties that often. No. You don't? No, they're great. I just saw a bunch of them at a dog show. They're wonderful. Pretty ugly. Pretty ugly. No, they're great. They have facial hair like you do. Yeah, that little goatee thing, right? Yeah. Gross. What if a little dog had a little beard? Yeah, it's a dog with a beard. What's wrong with you? And they're biters. They like to bite. Oh, yeah. I like a dog that bites. That's an honest dog. Okay. He's not trying to get away with anything. I like when animals do what they're supposed to do. Yeah. I live near a SeaWorld. When orcas started eating trainers, I bought a season pass. We named those killer whales for a reason. Sorry. I'm looking at the picture of this Scotty. It's incredibly huge. The Mustang. Two of dogs. Christy, I can't. Did we do the story about fish and the clothing? Fish. The band fish or fish. No, no. Yes, fish. The swimming critters. I got it. I got it right here. This is the weirdest story in this study. They proved that fish can tell what kind of clothes humans are wearing. Yeah, I think we did do that. Clothes. Yeah. What are they in the fashion police now? That's how they know the fat kids are wearing swim shirts. Fat kids? Oh. Oh, man. Fat kids wearing swim shirts because they know what clothes you're wearing. I said fat kids. I almost fell out of my chair. I saw your face. Oh, my goodness. What happened? They did this. They had the fish that they were feeding the fish, and depending on what shirt they were wearing, they knew the fish would know. The two divers came in, they would know which one fed him the fish the previous time, based on the shirts they were. They would go to that diver because they knew that, oh, he's got the fish. That's just so bizarre. Wow. The fish are that smart. So, Josh. Yes, sir? When you catch those fish, will you throw them back in? Yeah. Huh. And they say about 24 hours for the fish to forget that it got hooked. Really? Yes. They remember it all. Yeah. Yeah. But until then. Yeah, until I forget, it's personal. Fishing pressure. Is. Oh, yeah. They try, they figure out, man, if I can start breathing oxygen. Yeah. I can sneak into this guy's house. It's that dickies guy again. Well, let's go back to the SILAC Insurance news desk with Christy Lee. A woman in Spain, Andalusia, Spain, has been caught faking muteness for over 15 years in an order to collect disability payments. I wish more women would do this. I tell you what, I know a girl, be mute. That'd be great. It's Christie's husband. Okay. That'd be pretty easy to fake, wouldn't it? The woman claimed to have lost her ability to speak due to post traumatic stress disorder after she'd been attacked. Well, it'd be your thing. What if she hit her thumb with a hammer or something? Yeah. Yes. Sitting there making all the signs all of a sudden. Dark son of a. Son of a. Sixteen years later, an insurance company responsible for paying her disability benefits noticed that none of her physicians recorded her inability to speak. The company hired a private detective who reported that, quote, the alleged mute woman speaks normally in public and was even recorded giving the private investigator directions when he approached her on the street. Oh, she. Yeah, you gotta stick with it. You gotta commit. Yeah, you do commit. Do you think if you were doing that when you were alone, you'd just test your voice, see if it still worked? Yeah, but she was talking all the time. Apparently. That's a good. But if you were really. If you were genuinely faking into it. Yeah. Isn't there some religion, what do you call monk thing where they can't talk? They take a vow of silence. Yeah. For how long does that last? Sometimes the rest of their lives. Right. That's a drag. They gotta talk to themselves in their room, though. They gotta. Right? I bet once a. There are. There are Sundays. I literally don't speak. Yeah, I was gonna say. Yeah. Yeah. I'll go a couple days. Right. You speak to your dogs? Well, unless I'm not speaking to them. Boy, they feel that, don't they? Oh, they sure do. Oh, that's right. You know what? I'm not saying that's it. If you're. Now if you're on a long drive by yourself. Yes. Do you ever start singing a lot? Oh, yeah. You're singing time. That's a whole different ball game. You're gonna sing, you gotta sing. Yeah. The more time you spend alone, like, I know I was. I know I've been spending too much time on the road. Like I was on like a nine day run. The Other day, and I burped in my hotel, and then I go get it, girl. Yeah. To my own burp. Yeah, yeah, yeah. You're like, all right. Might be time to head home. What is on your sweatshirt, Bucky, baby. Tom's ever been to a Bucky? Never been to a Buc EE's. He would. He would hate it. It's the best gas station in the world. They have really good food. Good brisket is to die. Remember how you liked Publix in Florida? Yeah. Yeah. Kept raving. At Bucky's is just as good, if not better than public. Yep. They got funny marketing. You're driving in Ohio. It says next Buc EE's 500 miles or whatever. Right. Good time. Oh, cool. They have a whole. They can buy. You can buy clothing. You can buy things for your dogs. I mean, it seems like a revolutionary design, but really it was. Somebody was like, what if we made a gas station pleasant, nice. And somebody said, well, that's crazy. Yeah. Yeah. What do you mean? This would be. I would find some amount of joy and. You mean to tell me there is a clean bathroom? Why would I ever desire such a thing? When I go to gas stations, I like to be grossed out and scared, usually. Yeah. Bucky's isn't for you. Buc EE's is a good brisket sandwich, a clean bathroom, and maybe a Christmas tree while you're there. Exactly. A little bit of everything. Is it regional? It started in Texas and now it's branching. You know, they need to slow down now, I think. Yeah, yeah. Keep it special. Right. I agree. Don't over. Wawas is starting to branch out, and they need to slow down as well. That's one of my favorite era. Clapton, Georgia Harrison. Oh, yeah. I don't need your. Wow. Anything you can think of, Tom, can relate it to 1967 or 8. The other interesting. The interesting thing about BUC EE's. They don't allow semis there. Right. So I didn't know that. Yeah, they don't. They don't. Just cars. They just have cars. So many pumps, though. Yeah. So many. Great area to walk your dogs. It's become a destination on your way to the destination. Yes. It's the best road trip stop you could ask for. You're gonna spend a half hour, though, at least. Yeah. Yeah. There's one between Louisville and Nashville if you ever drive in that way. All right. They have a mascot that walks around. Yeah, there is. Yeah. A big bucky that walks around. People are taking pictures. Got big buckers yeah, yeah, he does. I always get in trouble when I mention somebody has big buckers. Bucky is happy to have biggest said beaver. Right? Yeah. Fun mascot. Not a female guest of the show. I'm glad to know horses have big buckers. And that leads us to this next story. Yes. And it wasn't at a Buc EE's. It happened to be in a Walmart in Louisiana. Three men and a teen arrested for allegedly riding their horses through the Walmart and it'd be hilarious. Four videos posted. The four videos. The four individuals posted a video to TikTok showing them riding their horses through the store as the 2006 Big and Rich song Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy plays over the clip. You know what though, Tom? I bet they had the same problem we did when we brought the donkey inside. They never think. They're worried it's going to urinate. They never think about the major transit. Yeah. Oh, I was more worried about the thing pooping in the building. Oh yeah. Urinations where they. That's that happens inside a horse or a donkey. You're in trouble. Mason Webb, one of the men involved, told WBRZ Al Bazar that the horse was his emotional support animal. The police chief there, Carl Dunn, said the three men, ages 18 to 24 and the 16 year old juvenile have since been charged with entering and remaining after forbidden unlawful host of criminal activity and disturbing the peace. Is that guy part of Airplane Roger over Dunn isn't that or something? Yeah. So this is interesting that there's a. What is it? Posting any video or stream of a crime to gain notoriety. Oh, okay. So they actually have it in the. On the the books now. Right. Because I'm sure a lot of the stuff that is happening is just being done for Instagram. And of course when Dustin writes the Green River Killer book, he won't be able to cash the checks. Yeah. Besides the Walmart employees queen saying my plan out loud, who's mad at seeing a horse in Walmart? Have you ever been to a Walmart Horse would be not. Wouldn't make the top five smelliest creatures in there. Yeah, it would be. It would be a beautiful sight in a Walmart. There used to be like a people from Walmart. There was a whole website for it. I like to think that they're like we were going to do this at Target but Target went woke so now we got to take our horses. Walmart. We sure miss Kmart, don't we? We could bring our cows in there. You weren't allowed without an animal in Kmart. Excuse me. You're just a human here by yourself. What's wrong with you? Find me. We have a. A fire fyre festival update. Now, you may recall there were a couple different documentaries about the first fyre festival that was a total disaster. None of the bands ever played. People spent thousands of dollars, got terrible rooms. There was no water. Well, when ja rule is promised, you want to go? Well, Fyre Festival 2 has been postponed amid ongoing scheduling snafus. Yeah, I know. Organizing this come. It told ticket holders it had been working with third. First of all, who's stupid enough to buy a ticket? Yeah, whatever. Told me twice. They'd been working with third party festival operators as well as Mexican authorities to organize the event scheduled for May 30 to June 2. Well, that's an oxymoron, isn't it? Mexican authorities on island on Islam majores statement claims some ice on that joke. Oh, no, you're right. Yeah. No, no, no. The all the cops in Mexico are on the up and up. Kidding me. No, it was ice joke. You're not invited to my fourth of July barbecue. All right, deport that joke. That's it for another Bob and Tom show. Extra. Catch us on itunes, Google play and stitcher for Bob and Tom. Extra. This is Christopher. Take care, everybody. The United States soccer federation presents the u. S. Soccer podcast inside the opening 45 seconds. What a goal with that cannon of a left foot. I'll leave it at 1. Never miss a game. What a start for the United States. 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Podcast Summary: B&T Extra – More with Comedian Dustin Nickerson
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Release Date: June 10, 2025
In this episode of B&T Extra, hosts Bob and Tom welcome Dustin Nickerson, a seasoned comedian from San Diego, California. The segment delves into Dustin's unique journey from serving as a youth pastor to embracing the world of comedy, offering listeners an engaging mix of humor, personal anecdotes, and insightful discussions about parenting and societal observations.
Dustin Nickerson opens up about his unconventional career path. Before stepping into the comedy arena, Dustin dedicated seven years to serving as a youth pastor at a Christian church. He reflects on his tenure with a mix of humor and honesty:
Dustin [02:15]: "I was a youth pastor for seven years and, honestly, I was terrible at it because I didn't like teenagers."
Bob and Tom engage with Dustin about the challenges he faced, particularly his discomfort with teenage boys. This candid admission sets the tone for a conversation that balances self-deprecation with relatable humor.
Dustin shares vivid anecdotes from his time as a youth pastor, highlighting the often less-than-glamorous aspects of ministering to teenagers:
Dustin [05:30]: "The teenage boys, like eighth graders, have this smell... I've heard they smell sour, like behind an Applebee's. I was never going to baptize them just to get it over with."
The hosts and Dustin laugh over these stories, providing listeners with a behind-the-scenes look at the realities of youth ministry. The conversation touches on the disconnect between Dustin's personal discomfort and his commitment to his role.
The shift from youth pastor to comedian isn't detailed explicitly, but the conversation naturally leads to Dustin's passion for making people laugh despite his earlier reservations. His experiences with teenagers inform his comedic material, allowing him to draw humor from real-life situations.
A significant portion of the discussion revolves around the complexities of parenting teenagers. Dustin and the hosts explore the generational gap and the unique challenges it presents:
Bob [12:45]: "Teenagers aren't human yet. They're on the way to being human, like tadpoles with tails and legs."
Dustin [13:10]: "You're not cute or useful. You have no place in a functional society."
This humorous yet poignant exchange underscores the universal struggles parents face in relating to their adolescent children. They also delve into the modern dynamics of social media, where children seek validation and connection in ways that parents often find baffling.
Dustin shares his perspectives on humor, especially in the context of parenting and societal expectations. He discusses the fine line comedians walk when addressing sensitive topics:
Dustin [17:25]: "What's funny to a teenager shouldn't be funny to an adult. When an adult tries to relate to teenagers, it often comes off as cringy and awful."
The hosts add their own experiences, creating a relatable and entertaining dialogue about the challenges of bridging generational humor gaps.
The conversation shifts to Dustin's personal life, offering insights into his role as a father:
Dustin [20:50]: "I've been married for 20 years and have three kids, ages 15, 11, and a toddler. They're always changing, just when you learn their age, it changes."
Dustin discusses the dynamic nature of parenting multiple children across different age groups, highlighting the unpredictable joys and frustrations that come with it.
The segment includes various humorous tangents, such as discussions about Scottie dogs, intelligent fish, and quirky gas stations like Buc-ee’s. These lighthearted interludes provide a break from the main topics and showcase the hosts' and Dustin's comedic chemistry.
Tom [25:40]: "Buc-ee’s has really good food. Their brisket is to die for, and they have clean bathrooms and even Christmas trees while you're there."
These stories not only entertain but also reflect on cultural phenomena and everyday experiences, making the conversation relatable to a broad audience.
Towards the end of the episode, the hosts and Dustin touch upon recent news stories, such as individuals illegally bringing horses into Walmart and the postponement of Fyre Festival 2. These discussions blend humor with commentary on contemporary issues, keeping the content relevant and engaging.
Bob [35:10]: "Three men and a teen were arrested for allegedly riding their horses through a Walmart. It’s hilarious they thought that would fly."
The episode wraps up with a blend of laughter and thoughtful reflections on the themes discussed. Dustin Nickerson's candid storytelling and the hosts' witty banter offer a memorable and enjoyable listening experience. This episode of B&T Extra not only entertains but also provides meaningful insights into the lives of comedians, parents, and individuals navigating the complexities of modern society.
Notable Quotes:
Dustin Nickerson [02:15]: "I was a youth pastor for seven years and, honestly, I was terrible at it because I didn't like teenagers."
Bob [12:45]: "Teenagers aren't human yet. They're on the way to being human, like tadpoles with tails and legs."
Dustin Nickerson [17:25]: "What's funny to a teenager shouldn't be funny to an adult. When an adult tries to relate to teenagers, it often comes off as cringy and awful."
Dustin Nickerson [20:50]: "I've been married for 20 years and have three kids, ages 15, 11, and a toddler. They're always changing, just when you learn their age, it changes."
Tom [25:40]: "Buc-ee’s has really good food. Their brisket is to die for, and they have clean bathrooms and even Christmas trees while you're there."
Bob [35:10]: "Three men and a teen were arrested for allegedly riding their horses through a Walmart. It’s hilarious they thought that would fly."
Conclusion
This episode of B&T Extra with Dustin Nickerson offers a delightful mix of humor, personal stories, and insightful discussions. Whether you're a fan of stand-up comedy, interested in the nuances of parenting, or simply looking for an entertaining listen, this episode provides a rich and engaging experience that captures the essence of The BOB & TOM Show.