The BOB & TOM Show Extra: Oskay's ER Trip, Pat's T-Shirt, & Hot Dog Toppings

Episode Date: August 19, 2025
Podcast: The BOB & TOM Show Free Podcast
Main Hosts/Panel: Tom Griswold, Bob Kevoian, Chick McGee, Pat, Jeff, Kristi, Chris (Extra Host)

Episode Overview

This episode of BOB & TOM Extra brings a mix of classic show banter and storytelling, featuring Tom's harrowing (and somewhat comedic) fishing accident that landed him in the ER, a deep dive into Pat's unusual new T-shirt phase, and a surprisingly passionate discussion about innovative hot dog toppings. The regular crew delivers every story with their trademark humor, irreverence, and camaraderie.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Tom Oskay’s Fishing Mishap and Emergency Room Story (04:14–12:17)

• Setting the Scene:
  Tom recounts a recent fishing trip that went badly awry when a treble hook (three-pronged fishing hook) lodged deep into his right index finger while he was trying to rescue a fish (“...the fish starts flipping around and drills one of the other, whatever you call it, hooks, hooks into my finger.” – Tom, 04:59).
• Emergency Odyssey:
  Tom’s attempt to get roadside aid is gently mocked when another fisherman insists he goes to the ER. Tom then drives with a lure dangling painfully from his finger, only to be redirected between medical facilities.
  • “...I drive with the lure hanging out of my finger another 20 minutes.” – Tom, 06:05
• Airport Pickup Fiasco:
  Tom’s injury derails his airport pickup plans; he texts his partner to Uber home.
  • “She just gets a text from me, hey, I'm a moron. I stabbed myself with a hook. I'm at the ER. You're going to have to Uber home.” — Tom, 06:10
• At the ER:
  The team teases Tom about the young ER doctor (“...in walks the youngest female doctor I've ever seen. I'm like, I don't think you're old enough to operate on people. Are you?” — Tom, 06:51), and eventual extraction of the hook with help from an off-duty firefighter's hardware-store snips.
  • Notable concern over the lure itself:
    • “Do not lose that lure. I did get the lure.” — Tom, 08:45
• Aftermath:
  Tom describes the minimal medical fuss ("They just put a Band-Aid on it. It's totally fine." — Tom, 09:10), with jokes about how others would have milked the injury for sympathy.
• Reflection:
  Tom vows to be more prepared, admitting he ordered a better pair of fishing pliers post-accident.
  • “Yeah. I have ordered one. It will be in today.” — Tom, 12:30

2. Pat’s Sudden T-Shirt Phase and Relationship Dynamics (09:39–10:32)

• T-Shirt Noticing:
  The hosts notice Pat’s unusual week-long streak of wearing T-shirts, deviating from his usual wardrobe.
  • “I noticed last week you were a T shirt every day... And then he meets back up with his lady, and now he's back to button up shirts.” — Tom, 09:41
• Speculations and Signs:
  Jokes fly about relationship statuses affecting wardrobe choices, leading to a running gag about needing an in-studio “Pat-girlfriend status” indicator sign.
  • “We're going to have one of those signs in here, like the ones you see at a job site...so he knows if Pat is with his girlfriend or not, so we can base our conversations.” — Chick, 10:13

3. Hot Dog Toppings: Coleslaw & Diced Tomato Debate (13:18–14:24)

• Listener Email:
  A listener writes in (Pat reading) about the surprising delight of coleslaw and diced tomatoes on hot dogs, as served at Quick Trip (QT) gas stations:
  • “It is the absolute best—coleslaw and diced tomatoes on a hot dog.” — Email read by Pat, 13:48
  • “All caps. Freaking orgasmic.” — Pat, 13:52
• Panel Reactions:
  Generally approving; Chick and Pat debate coleslaw consistency (“Cole slaw can be ruined if it's too moist. I like a thicker coleslaw.” — Pat, 14:10).
  • Memorable analogy:
    • “If you can turn it upside down, that's a...” — Pat (re: coleslaw thickness), 14:17

4. Christmas in July vs. Half Birthdays (14:25–17:17)

• Listener Call-Out:
  Pat reads another listener message raising Tom's inconsistency—opposing “Christmas in July” while observing half birthdays.
  • “How can Tom be against Christmas in July when he celebrates half birthdays?” — Pat, 14:25
• Tom’s Defense:
  Tom and Chick discuss the sanctity of traditional holidays; Tom gets needled for knowing all his kids’ birthdays.
• Anecdotal Family Twist:
  Kristi reveals her father (after divorce) celebrated Christmas in July, much to the panel's amusement.
  • “He did the whole thing.” — Kristi, 17:03

Memorable Quotes & Moments

• On Tom driving with the lure in his finger:
  “I drive with the lure hanging out of my finger another 20 minutes.” — Tom, 06:05

• Hospital priorities:
  “I'm dead serious. Do not lose that lure. I did get the lure.” — Tom, 08:45

• Coleslaw standards:
  “Cole slaw can be ruined if it's too moist. I like a thicker coleslaw.” — Pat, 14:10
  “If you can turn it upside down, that's a...” — Pat, 14:17

• On Christmas and holidays:
  “How can Tom be against Christmas in July when he celebrates half birthdays?” — Pat reading listener, 14:25
  “Well, I think it's a matter of... Those of us that live in a civilized world understand there are certain things that have to be taking place on certain dates.” — Chick, 14:37

Notable Timestamps

| Timestamp | Segment/Event | |---------------|----------------------------------------------| | 04:14–12:17 | Tom’s ER story & fishing accident | | 09:39–10:32 | Pat’s T-shirt streak and girlfriend sign gag | | 13:18–14:24 | Hot dog toppings: coleslaw & diced tomato | | 14:25–17:17 | Christmas in July vs. Half Birthdays debate |

Tone & Style

The episode is playful, irreverent, and packed with friendly teasing. Personal stories morph into running gags, and every topic— from hospital visits to hot dog condiments — is fair game for comic deconstruction.

Summary:
Even if you missed the episode, this BOB & TOM Extra covers a fishing emergency gone wrong, relationship wardrobe changes, a hotly debated hot dog topping, and a comical debate over holiday traditions, all blended with the usual quick wit, running jokes, and down-to-earth storytelling fans expect from the show.