Podcast Summary
Overview
Episode: B&T Extra: Pat's Guitar, Resolutions, & a Stupid World Record
Podcast: The BOB & TOM Show Free Podcast
Date: January 29, 2026
In this extra episode, The BOB & TOM Show blends their signature comedy and banter while discussing Pat Godwin’s new guitar, poking fun at New Year’s resolutions (with an original song), and riffing on quirky world records—most notably a record-breaking tuna sale and the largest chicken wing eating contest. The episode features lively exchanges, humorous asides, and multiple pop culture references throughout.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Opening Skit: Star Wars over Sex (01:00–02:29)
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Comedic Skit: The show opens with a joked-up scenario where a man chooses to watch Star Wars instead of joining an attractive woman—peppered with classic movie references.
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Memorable Joke:
"Enjoy going Han Solo tonight, dork." (02:04, Star Wars Skit)
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The cast riffs on the accuracy of pronunciations and Star Wars lore, parodying the obsessions of superfans.
2. Pat Godwin’s New Guitar & Songwriting Banter (02:37–05:35)
- Show-and-tell for Musicians: Pat brings out his shiny new Tommy Emmanuel model guitar, described as iconic and classic. The group jokes about guitar aesthetics and the phrase "mother of pearl."
- Notable Quote:
"Looks like the perfect icon. If you would Google image guitar, that's what... It is beautiful guitar looking guitar." (02:56, Bob)
- Notable Quote:
- Nostalgia & Expressions: The cast riffs on old expressions like "heavens to Betsy."
- Song Request: Pat is prompted to perform a new song. Bob jokingly asks for a song starting with the letter F.
3. Pat Godwin’s Resolution Song (05:52–05:35)
- Comedy Tune about New Year's Resolutions: Pat sings a tongue-in-cheek song about making and breaking resolutions, half-hearted dieting, fantasizing about lipo, and refusing to exercise.
- Highlight:
"But when you go talking about exercise, don't you know that you can count me out? I'll take a zombie can. I'll be all right. The pounds melt away overnight. No cardio for me." (04:10, Pat Godwin)
- Memorable Closer:
"Ah, screw it. I'll start tomorrow. I have blisters on my sphincter." (05:33, Pat Godwin)
- (Big laughs follow; Pat makes a Beatles reference to ‘blisters on my fingers’.)
- Highlight:
4. Stupid World Record: Expensive Tuna (06:08–08:13)
- $3.2 Million Tuna: The cast marvels at a 535-pound bluefin tuna auctioned for $3.2 million in Tokyo—a record price. Light banter follows about sushi culture and value.
- Fun Facts:
- The tuna fetched ~$6,000 per pound.
- Discussion about sushi eating customs and wasabi etiquette.
- Memorable Reaction:
"Why is it that much? That's crazy." (07:00, Pat Godwin) "Don't let the sushi chef guy see you dip that in soy sauce... You're gonna get one of those very sharp knives on your throat." (07:18-07:23, Eric & Tom)
- They question whether the record is mainly for publicity.
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5. Culinary and Convenience Store Tangent (08:13–10:48)
- Meat & Gas Station Riffs: Discussion veers to Wagyu beef, driverless cars (Waymo), and the Wawa convenience store, which leads to a comparison with George Harrison’s "Wah Wah."
- Memorable Banter:
"You know what? That's not gonna go over well." (10:07, Josh, on telling a partner "I don't need your wah wah")
- Memorable Banter:
- The group debates whether "Wah Wah" is a good song, with some friendly criticism and George Harrison trivia.
6. Weird Al and Musical Parodies (11:22–11:50)
- Weird Al’s Upcoming Tour: Tom shares news about a new Weird Al tour and reminisces about famous parodies like "This Song is Just Six Words Long."
- Quote:
"Weird Al... He's taking out a band augmented by extra players this summer. So he's going to have a huge the Weird Al Yankovic Big Band show. I will not be missing it." (11:35–11:50, Tom)
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7. Stupid World Record: Wing Eating Contest (11:51–14:14)
- Largest Chicken Wing Eating Contest: Buffalo, NY sets a record with 499 participants.
- Old record: 397.
- The crew jokes that it’s the number of eaters, not the biggest wings, and riff on the hypothetical of pterodactyl wings and Fred Flintstone’s ribs.
- Memorable Exchange:
"So this isn't like pterodactyl wings." (12:12, Eric)
"Hire that company who's currently building a mammoth to make pterodactyls so that they could cut their wings off..." (12:20, Tom)
- They investigate the largest edible wings (ostrich, condor), and discuss Guinness chicken wing records.
8. The Origin of Buffalo Wings (14:41–15:26)
- Buffalo's Claim to Fame: Discussion on the birthplace of buffalo wings, referencing Anchor Bar and other contenders.
- Quote:
"The Anchor bar is where the wings started. Right." (15:13, Josh)
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9. Light Banter: Group Names & Preferences (15:27–15:43)
- Jokes about what to call a group of wing eaters and whether the cast prefers "drummies" or "flats."
10. Teaser for Next Segment: Odd Objects Found (15:44–16:32)
- Bit of off-color humor promising tales about "objects found" in the "front" (referencing past stories of odd ER discoveries), with the group jousting over terminology.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- On Star Wars fans:
"You're more like Luke Skywacker. Enjoy going Han Solo tonight, dork." (02:04, Star Wars Skit)
- On musical instruments:
"That looks like a guitar Martha Stewart would have. Like, looks like the perfect icon." (02:56, Bob)
- Pat's resolution song punchline:
"Ah, screw it. I'll start tomorrow. I have blisters on my sphincter." (05:33, Pat Godwin)
- On sushi price and etiquette:
"Don't let the sushi chef guy see you dip that in soy sauce." (07:18, Eric)
- Chicken wing contest, imagining the impossible:
"So this isn't like pterodactyl wings." (12:12, Eric)
- Music opinion:
"It's a cool lick. It's an incomplete song, but it's a cool..." (10:46, Pat Godwin on George Harrison's ‘Wah Wah’)
- Group name for wing eaters:
"What do you call a group of wing eaters?... That's a good question." (15:27–15:33, Eric & Tom)
Timestamps for Key Segments
- Star Wars Skit: 01:00–02:29
- Guitar & Song Banter: 02:37–05:35
- Resolution Song (Pat Godwin): 04:10–05:35
- Expensive Tuna Record: 06:08–08:13
- Wasabi/Sushi Etiquette: 07:13–07:53
- Wawa & Music Tangent: 08:13–10:48
- Weird Al Tour News: 11:22–11:50
- Buffalo Wing Eating Record: 11:51–14:14
- Wing Origins & Preferences: 14:41–15:43
- Objects Found Teaser: 15:44–16:32
Original Tone & Style
As is custom for The BOB & TOM Show, the episode is fast-paced, loaded with sarcasm, affectionate ribbing among the cast, and plenty of asides and musical interludes. Fans of classic rock, offbeat news, and irreverent observational humor will find the episode true to the show’s legacy.
Summary prepared for listeners seeking a detailed, engaging recapitulation of the episode’s comedic highlights and running gags.
