The BOB & TOM Show Free Podcast – B&T Extra: N Korea Breasts, & Comedian Gianmarco Soresi

Date: November 6, 2025
Host(s): Bob, Tom, Christopher, Shara
Guest: Gianmarco Soresi (Comedian)

Episode Overview

This episode of the BOB & TOM Show Extra delivers a signature blend of irreverent comedy and quirky discussion, ranging from an absurd North Korean crackdown on breast augmentation to a lively, in-depth conversation with standup comedian Gianmarco Soresi. The hosts riff on current events, trade jokes about cultural taboos, and delve into Soresi's new YouTube special, "Thief of Joy," all while maintaining the show’s freewheeling, playful tone.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Opening Gags & Donkey Song (01:43–03:39)

• "Ass Fight" Song:
  Bob shares a humorous original song about two donkeys fighting in a Michigan pasture, capturing the show’s love for absurd, musical comedy.

  • “I pulled over and rolled down the window 'cause donkeys dancin' is something I enjoy... It was an ass fight, it was not right, it made me uptight.” - Bob (01:47)

2. North Korea Crackdown on Breast Augmentation (04:19–06:38)

• News Report: Shara discusses Kim Jong Un’s ban on breast augmentation surgeries in North Korea, labeling them as “symbols of capitalist corruption.”

  • “Boy, I sure would like to squeeze those symbols of capitalist corruption. How sexy.” – Christopher (04:51)
  • “The judge also condemned breast augmentation surgery as non socialist behavior and stated...[these women] became toxic influences, eroding our socialist system.” – Shara (05:23)
  • “Kim Jong Un likes those communist heavy naturals.” – Tom (05:20)

• Roundtable Reactions: The hosts mock the regime’s obsession with controlling personal appearance and speculate lightheartedly about breast augmentation popularity in other countries.

  • “We should do some homework. I wonder what country has the most per capita fake boobalage. I would just assume it was the United States.” – Tom (05:56)
  • “You should have to go in front of a board of three men and explain to them why you want to take them out.” – Tom (06:28)

3. Welcome & Conversation with Gianmarco Soresi (07:01–20:58)

a. Name, Heritage, and Comedy Beginnings (07:01–08:48)

• Pronunciation Games: Tom struggles (playfully) with Gianmarco’s Italian name, setting the tone for a humorous exchange about heritage.

  • “My first manager said I need to change it to something more Jewish. Kind of a reverse of what they used to do back in the day.” – Gianmarco Soresi (07:48)

• Heritage Story: Gianmarco discusses being half Jewish (mother) and half Italian (father), with quips about potentially hyphenated names and the heaviness of his mother’s German-Jewish maiden name.

b. Life on the Road & Acting vs. Comedy (09:01–10:11)

• Moving to Brooklyn and Touring: Gianmarco describes the repetitive grind of standup life and recently moving to Brooklyn.

  • “It’s like Groundhog’s Day but, like, annually... I wake up every New Year and go, okay, I’m going back to Rochester, New York.” – Gianmarco Soresi (09:01)

• Acting Frustrations: He shares reservations about acting, emphasizing the superficial questions actors face.

  • “You meet someone new, all they say, they go, ‘Oh, have you been in anything I’ve seen?’ ...You wouldn’t ask that to a gynecologist.” – Gianmarco Soresi (09:31)

c. Relationship Dynamics (10:53–11:14)

• Long-Term Girlfriend: Gianmarco admits he sees his girlfriend only a few hours a week but jokes about their partnership, which now includes her managing his comedic career.

  • “She’s a manager. She’s a comedy manager. And we made the decision – she’s now my manager as well.” – Gianmarco Soresi (10:58)

• Jewish Upbringing: Discussion of his girlfriend’s Hasidic background, leading to several jokes about Torah study and stereotype play.

d. Comedy Special "Thief of Joy" (12:25–14:17)

• YouTube Release: Gianmarco explains why he chose YouTube, highlighting issues with content warnings.

  • “I just wanted full control. Although YouTube did flag a couple jokes... they go, ‘Oh, because you talk about xyz, there’s going to be a suicide hotline underneath the entire thing.’” – Gianmarco Soresi (12:52)

• Meaning of the Title: “Thief of Joy” is inspired by a friend’s tattoo (“comparison is the thief of joy”) which Gianmarco mocks by threatening to get an even larger version.

  • “He got a tattoo… that says, ‘comparison is the thief of joy.’ I’m really thinking about getting the same tattoo, but bigger.” – Gianmarco Soresi (14:01)

e. Tattoo Anecdotes & Room Banter (14:27–15:56)

• Regret Tattoo: Gianmarco recounts getting a tattoo of an “L” for an ex-girlfriend, leading to awkward explanations and jokes about dating people with matching initials.

  • “I tried winning her back... her name was Laura and I got a tattoo of a cursive L for Laura. I thought it would impress her. Didn’t work. She married someone else. And then every woman I dated after that, I had to tell them about my dead friend Larry.” – Gianmarco Soresi (14:27)

• Hosts Share Tattoos: Light ribbing about cover-up tattoos among the hosts.

f. Driving, Swimming, and Modern Life (16:05–17:47)

• Cannot Drive: Gianmarco admits he can’t drive—an ongoing callback—and jokes with Tom about personal transportation and New York upbringing.

  • “I can swim… I'm a pretty decent swimmer.” – Gianmarco Soresi (16:13)
  • “We both have licenses and the fact that we do is an indictment of the licensing system in America... That’s love, baby. That is love. That ain’t love.” – Gianmarco Soresi (17:17)

g. Cooking, Pandemic Skills, and Acceptance (17:50–18:35)

• Domestic Skills: Gianmarco’s girlfriend is a great cook; he claims to only manage an omelette, reflecting on how people didn't learn new skills during the pandemic.

  • “If you didn’t use that time to learn the skill you always thought you were going to, you’re never going to.” – Gianmarco Soresi (18:07)
  • “I know for a fact now, if I had all the time in the world, I would do nothing with it.” – Gianmarco Soresi (18:14)

h. Jokes About Heritage and "Hack Premises" (18:35–20:42)

• Comedy Clichés: The group riffs on stereotypical "half Italian, half Jewish" jokes, with Gianmarco reflecting on hack premises and AI-written comedy.

  • “I sound like if J.K. Rowling had invented an Italian wizard.” – Gianmarco Soresi (19:55)
  • “Matzah pizza is what they call Italian Jews… but I said, I’m not really that Italian, so I’m more like a matzo with a little bit of ragu.” – Gianmarco Soresi (20:02)

• Host Approval: The hosts appreciate Gianmarco’s spin on classic comedy setups.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On North Korean Law:
  “The judge also condemned breast augmentation surgery as non socialist behavior… [the women] became toxic influences eroding our socialist system.” – Shara (05:23)

• On YouTube Content Moderation:
  “You upload it and they go, ‘Oh, because you talk about xyz, there’s going to be a suicide hotline underneath the entire thing.’” – Gianmarco Soresi (12:52)

• On Heritage in Comedy:
  “I sound like if J.K. Rowling had invented an Italian wizard.” – Gianmarco Soresi (19:55)

Timestamps for Important Segments

| Timestamp | Segment Description | |------------|-------------------------------------------------------------| | 01:43–03:39| Bob’s “Ass Fight” Song | | 04:19–06:38| North Korean crackdown on breast augmentation (news & riffs) | | 07:01–08:48| Introduction of Gianmarco Soresi, name/heritage jokes | | 09:01–10:11| Life and career updates from Gianmarco | | 12:25–14:17| Discussion of “Thief of Joy” special (YouTube, content flags)| | 14:27–15:56| Tattoo anecdotes | | 16:05–17:47| Driving and swimming confessions | | 17:50–18:35| Cooking/during-pandemic learnings | | 18:35–20:42| Jokes on heritage; “hack premises”; hosts’ reactions |

Summary

If you missed this episode, you get a taste of classic BOB & TOM stylings—starting with absurd animal comedy, moving rapidly into darkly comic news interpretation, and finishing with a rich, fast-moving conversation with comedian Gianmarco Soresi. Gianmarco’s discussion about his heritage, new special, and experiences in both standup and acting are laced with wry observations and sharp self-deprecation. The episode offers laughs, cultural satire, and a glimpse inside the life and comedic process of an up-and-coming comic.