The BOB & TOM Show Free Podcast
Episode: B&T Extra: Mr. Pfister letter, Jess's clothes, & a new 'Fridge
Date: January 30, 2026
Hosts: Tom Griswold, Bob Kevoian, Christopher (Chris), Jess Hooker
Network: Cumulus Podcast Network
Overview
This "B&T Extra" episode delivers a trademark blend of comedy, banter, and oddball observations from the BOB & TOM crew. The team kicks off with a musical “shut up” bit, then swings through a listener letter about the comical TV character Mr. Pfister. From there, they discuss sartorial synchronicity, glasses preferences, the philosophical differences between pancakes and waffles, and the saga of their new office refrigerator. The group rounds things out with musings about Kansas City geography, NFL stadium politics, and the misery of a modern ski trip.
Key Discussion Points and Insights
1. Tom’s Impromptu "Shut Up" Song
- (01:10–04:11)
- Tom Griswold unveils a comedic song about various ways to say "shut up" in different languages, using the bit to jokingly address ongoing banter among the crew.
- Notable quote:
- Tom (singing): “Has there ever been a topic on which you don't expound?... I am begging you, my darling. Shut up, shut up, shut up.” (02:03)
2. The Mr. Pfister Letter and British Sitcoms
- (04:21–05:18)
- Chris reads a listener letter about stumbling on “Alf Vitor Zehan Pet,” an '80s British sitcom, and notes the comic potential of a recurring character named Herr Pfister (“Mr. Fister”).
- The panel laughs at the juvenile humor of the name.
- Quote:
- Bob: “A lot of British guys familiar.” (04:42)
- Chris: “I kept waiting for the groan when they called him Mr. Fister.” (05:18)
3. Jess’s Layered Clothing and Glasses Chat
- (05:32–06:19)
- Jess Hooker reveals she wore extra layers because she realized Christy (another staff member) wore the same shirt.
- The team discusses glasses styles, with Jess debuting new specs.
- Their exchange turns into a debate on whether glasses frames should be visible or blend in.
- Notable quote:
- Tom: "It's your brain. Your stupid brain." (06:41)
4. Pancakes vs. Waffles (and the Flavor Shape Debate)
- (06:47–07:54)
- Tom shares another listener letter poking fun at the idea that pancakes and waffles, though made from the same ingredients, taste different because of their shape.
- Chris and Jess jump in on the “shape alters flavor” comedy.
- They riff on classic food terms like “flapjack.”
- Quote:
- Christopher: “That's correct. Okay, now that's very scientific and absolutely correct.” (07:16)
- Jess: "Can we bring back flapjack?" (07:44)
5. Office Refrigerator Drama
- (08:06–11:10)
- Big internal news: the Bob and Tom office has a new refrigerator.
- Discussion covers the trials of finding a fridge to fit Tom’s specifications, the merits of freezer-on-bottom models, and removing the old unit.
- Quote:
- Tom: “That magnificent bastard is right there.” (08:40)
- Jess: “Well, we are in the season where you can store food outside right now, so...” (10:58)
6. The Garage Fridge & Midwest Culture
- (11:03–11:56)
- The crew debates which state has the most garage refrigerators, recounts their own setups, and jokes about the “carport fridge,” a decidedly Midwestern move.
- Quote:
- Bob: “That's a brave move—the carport fridge.” (10:55)
- Jess: “The kids love it. They call it the convenience store.” (11:39)
7. Kansas City Confusion & Stadium Relocation
- (12:12–14:45)
- Tom and Chris get tangled up in Kansas City geography, the Kansas City Chiefs’ stadium location, and which state rightfully gets to claim city pride.
- They make light of how close the Missouri and Kansas borders are, referencing similar situations with St. Louis/Illinois.
- The group then ponders how much money will exchange hands for the Chiefs’ rumored move, with a dig at NFL stadium funding.
- Quotes:
- Chris: “I think a lot of people are going to be shocked that the Kansas City Chiefs weren't playing in Kansas. I didn’t know.” (12:49)
- Tom: “You’re not telling me Businesses get Kansas mail all the time. Met from Missouri. You know they do.” (14:13)
- Chris: “Yeah, well, I imagine they see... Someone else is paying for it. That seems to be the NFL way. Yeah, I'm a billionaire. Why don’t you tax poor people to pay for it?” (14:57)
8. Music, Ski Trip Woes, and Resort Culture
- (15:13–16:44)
- Jess brings up a story comparing the joy of favorite music to “having sex.”
- Chris tells of a miserable ski trip, complete with a dreadful DJ remixing Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5,” crowded slopes, no snow, and a humorously punchable DJ.
- Bob finds schadenfreude in Chris’s misery.
- Quotes:
- Chris: “I'm spending all of my vacation money. There's no snow, there are too many people, everyone's pissed off. And now I've got this douchebag playing Dolly Parton with too much bass.” (16:07)
- Bob: “I'm not a big proponent of like schadenfreude, but the more I hear about his vacation, the happier I'm becoming.” (16:16)
9. Snowboarding, Sledders, and Ski Lift Exclusion
- (17:00–17:34)
- Quick joke at the end about choosing between snowboarding, sledding, and ski lift companionship, with Tom and Chris trading barbs.
Notable Quotes
- Tom (regarding the "shut up" song): “There's just one way to stop you from blabbering so much. Say hello to Mr. Johnson and shut up.” (03:33)
- Bob (about the fridge): “I just put my old one in my backyard and let the neighbor kids play with it.” (10:14)
- Chris (on his ski trip): “The more I hear about his vacation, the happier I'm becoming.” (16:16)
Timestamps for Key Segments
- 01:10–04:11 – Tom's multi-lingual "Shut Up" musical bit
- 04:21–05:18 – Listener letter on Mr. Pfister, British comedy
- 05:32–06:19 – Jess’s layered clothing and glasses chat
- 06:47–07:54 – Pancakes, waffles, and the science of flavor shapes
- 08:06–11:10 – New fridge saga and home fridge tales
- 12:12–14:45 – Kansas City Chiefs stadium and city/state confusions
- 15:13–16:44 – Ski trip woes, music, and DJ complaints
Listener Takeaway
“B&T Extra” excels in quick, playful riffing and takes everyday oddities (office fridges, regional food debates, city borders) and blows them up into engaging ensemble comedy. Fans of the show get more of the relatable observational humor and group chemistry that make BOB & TOM a staple of morning entertainment and drive-time laughs.