The BOB & TOM Show Extra: The Black Moods

Date: September 16, 2025
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A lively blend of comedy, banter, and music featuring an in-studio visit from the rock band The Black Moods. The crew discusses uncool musical guilty pleasures, band fashion, and “coolness,” and wraps up with a live performance by The Black Moods.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Mr. Obvious Comedy Sketch

[04:27–11:38]

• A listener calls “Mr. Obvious” about hurt feelings from his "girlfriend" raising her "prices" for intimacy.
  • The sketch builds up to the reveal—she's actually a sex worker.
  • Wordplay and escalating awkwardness drive the humor.
  • Memorable moment: Mr. Obvious' growing exasperation and eventual queasiness when he realizes the caller and he might be seeing the same escort.

Caller: “She raised her prices for what?”
Mr. Obvious: “Oh, for sex. I mean, she was charging me $75, right? Well, now she raised it up to 100.” (06:00)

Mr. Obvious: “I think it means you’re seeing a hooker. She’s not your girlfriend at all. She’s a call girl, an escort...a mattress pounder.” (06:33)

2. Welcoming The Black Moods

[11:39–13:35]

• The hosts greet The Black Moods, noting their three-piece lineup and “king of cool” drummer Chico Diaz.
• Banter about band member “coolness” and drummer’s style.
• Tom tries (without much success) to position himself as cool:

Tom (to Chico): "I am working on trying to be cool. Yeah. And it's not working."
Chico: "Really. I mean, you're getting close, bro." (12:05)

3. Band Fashion & Generational “Cool”

[13:36–16:23]

• Discussion about Josh Kennedy’s bell-bottom pants and whether fashion cycles back.
• Light teasing about whether Tom or any of the cast ever wore bell-bottoms.
• Jokes on “coolness” over time, referencing old photos:

Tom: “There's a picture of you with long hair smoking a cigarette somewhere…Who is this cool guy and what the hell happened to him?” (14:31)

• Reference to 60s/70s British bands wearing suits, and whether that can be pulled off by modern rockers.

4. Musical Guilty Pleasures Segment

[16:24–23:40]

• Band & hosts share their favorite “uncool” songs they secretly love.

  • Josh Kennedy (The Black Moods):
    • “Alexa, play Neil Diamond... Forever in Blue Jeans. Such a good song! I played it like six times.” (17:56)
  • Josh Arnold (Host):
    • “Maybe All That She Wants by Ace of Base. I love that.” (19:12)
    • “They were the ABBA of the 90s. Ace of Base!” (19:32)
  • Willie Griswold (Host):
    • “There’s a Backstreet Boys song – I Want It That Way. Just a really good song.” (19:55)
    • “That kid Mason Ramsey, the Walmart yodeler. I love two of his records.” (20:23)
  • Tom:
    • “It begins and ends with Double and the Captain of Her Heart. That’s my favorite.” (21:13)

• Extended riffing about "K-Tel Collections"—compilations of guilty pleasure songs.

• Mention of musician Don Was and his production work.

5. Band’s Persona & Bassist Introduction

[23:41–26:11]

• Bassist Brendan McBride introduced to the crew.
• Band and hosts joke about Brendan’s stoic demeanor and resemblance to obscure fisherman J.T. Kenny and a “Three Musketeer.”
• Playful suggestion to write a song called “Bass-tanya” for their trio.

6. Live In-Studio Performance by The Black Moods

[26:12–31:35]

• Build-up to the band playing their song, playful talk about “cool kid” lingo and marijuana.
• The Black Moods perform a rocking live version of “Bella Donna.”
  • Lyrics center on desire, longing, and being possessive (“she’s all mine”), with clear, energetic delivery.
  • The show hosts offer enthusiastic support and banter before and after the performance.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Mr. Obvious (realization):
  “Wait, you say the woman's name is Amber? … Every Thursday, 7:00 o’clock sharp?” (09:17)
  (Implies Mr. Obvious and the caller may share the same “girlfriend.”)

• Josh Kennedy (about Neil Diamond):
  “Forever in Blue Jeans… this song is amazing. Like a bottle of tequila later, I was like, yeah!” (18:03)

• Josh Arnold (on Ace of Base):
  “They were the ABBA of the 90s. That’s genius.” (19:32)

• Tom:
  “It begins and ends with Double and the Captain of Her Heart. Dude, I love this damn song.” (21:13)

• Chick McGee (on Brendan McBride):
  “He looks like he should be in the Three Musketeers. Minimal outfit change.” (25:41)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Mr. Obvious Comedy Sketch: 04:27–11:38
• Introduction of The Black Moods: 11:39–13:35
• Fashion & Coolness Discussion: 13:36–16:23
• Musical Guilty Pleasures: 16:24–23:40
• Introducing Bassist & Band Banter: 23:41–26:11
• Live Performance (“Bella Donna”): 26:12–31:35

Episode Tone & Style

• Playful, sarcastic, and self-aware.
• Musicians and hosts openly riff and tease each other; lots of inside jokes and off-the-cuff humor.
• The Black Moods showcase both personality and talent, combining laid-back stories with sincere musical delivery.

For listeners who missed the episode, this Extra offers classic BOB & TOM Show wit—with a modern rock twist—full of laughs, sharp references, and a punchy, live-in-studio performance from The Black Moods.