B&T Extra: The Electric Amish

Summary

B&T Extra: The Electric Amish

Podcast: The BOB & TOM Show Free Podcast
Episode Date: December 15, 2025

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Episode Overview

This episode features the comedic musical group The Electric Amish as special in-studio guests. Blending sharp wit, musical parody, and playful banter, The Electric Amish engage with the BOB & TOM crew, performing a series of original songs that riff on their “Amish” persona. Throughout the episode, listeners are treated to an energetic mix of live music, tongue-in-cheek Amish humor, and classic BOB & TOM Show camaraderie.

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Main Discussion Points & Key Segments

1. Introducing The Electric Amish ([02:00]-[04:55])

• BOB & TOM welcome the Electric Amish: The hosts set the stage for the session, mentioning the band’s upcoming performance at the Delphi Opera House.
  • Tom jokes, "I can smell the horses from here!" ([02:13])
• The band expresses confusion and suspicion about modern technology:
  • “I’m gonna be honest with you, Tom and Christy, I have no idea what you’re talking about.” – Graber ([02:51])
  • Good-natured banter about broadcasting on “the YouTube.”
• Band introductions:
  • Graber Goodman: Guitar, vocals.
  • Carl Goodman: Bass, vocals (“No relation.”)
  • Barry Goodman: Drums, vocals (“No relation.”)
  • “Ain't no K’s in the Bible.” – Carl ([04:38])
• Upcoming show: Details about their performance at the Delphi Opera House.

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2. Song 1: "We're an Amish Band" ([05:27]-[08:29])

• The Electric Amish perform their signature song, introducing their style and humor.
  • Parody lyrics center on classic Amish themes—barn-raising, farming, simple lifestyles—with comedic twists.
  • "Look at him back there playing those drums like a crazy Mennonite." – Graber ([05:44])
  • “For that he will surely burn in hell.” – Carl, about playing drums ([05:50])

Memorable moment:

• Band camaraderie and playful “judgment” about Mennonites and drumming set the comedic tone for the episode.

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3. Post-song Banter: Farming Fans and More ([08:29]-[09:26])

• Shout-out to a dairy farmer fan, “Fred in Maine,” with jokes about receiving a letter from a cow.
  • “Thought you had a letter from a cow. I was dying to hear what that was all about.” – Graber ([08:57])
  • “Probably just said moo, moo, moo.” – Barry ([09:01])
• Joke about Fred owing the band money.

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4. Song 2: "Hoe Your Land" ([09:26]-[12:00])

• A comedic riff on The Beatles’ “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” re-imagined as "I Want to Hoe Your Land."
  • Lyrics poke fun at traditional vs. modern farming techniques.
  • “I think that farming should all be done by hand / When I see your tractor, I want to hoe your land.” ([10:00])
  • “You English with your tractors, you’ll surely all be damned.” ([11:34])
• Song playfully criticizes modern farm equipment while highlighting Amish values.

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5. Band Dynamics & Amish Life ([12:00]-[14:02])

• Tom praises Barry’s simultaneous singing and drumming:
  • “Barry, I’ve got to highlight your skills to be able to play the drums and sing at the same time.” ([12:09])
• Lighthearted confusion about pop culture:
  • Tom asks, “Do you guys do that Eddie Grant song, Electric Avenue?”
    Graber retorts, “Are you talking about Eddie Hazel, your engineer?” ([12:38])
• Lively talk about the costs of tying up a horse “downtown,” with a comedic suggestion by Carl:
  • “It’s called Tied to the Hitching Post.” ([13:19])
• The group jokes about not playing instrumental numbers (“People come for the lyrics.”) and providing “eye candy.”
  • “Well. And the eye candy.” – Carl ([14:08])

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6. Song 3: "We’re the Plain Generation" ([14:27]-[16:08])

• Introduced as “one of our brand new songs.”
• Playfully self-deprecating, highlighting the hard work and reserved nature of the Amish:
  • “All we do is work and pray / We’re the plain generation and we got nothing to say.” ([15:13])
  • “You can disagree if you want to, but we’ll see what God has to say.” ([15:50])

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7. Humorous Q&A: Amish Customs ([16:08]-[17:19])

• The crew asks about Amish attire and watches:
  • “Are you guys allowed to wear watches?”
    Graber: “If it’s a pocket watch that is mechanically run, yes.” ([16:35])
  • On apple products:
    “I love apples, but I sit around watching apple. Sounds pretty boring.” – Graber ([16:43])
• Lanterns vs. headlights for night driving, and buggy drag races:
  • "Lanterns, duh.” – Graber ([16:56])
  • “You ever been to the Buggy Buggy drag?...We all dress as women and ride in our buggies.” – Graber ([17:07])

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8. Song 4: "No More Mennonite Guy" ([17:39]-[20:15])

• A lighthearted song about leaving behind a “heathen” lifestyle for Amish virtue, parodying 70s/80s soft rock.
  • "Used to be such a heathen thing till I moved to Napanee / I owned a boat with a great big motor / I drove a Jeep Cherokee…” ([18:09])
  • “No more Mennonite guy / No more store-bought meat…” ([19:02])
  • Humorous misadventures:
    “My wife’s been thrown out of the sewing circle / I caught my son with a cow…” ([19:27])

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Notable Quotes

• “Ain't no K’s in the Bible.” – Carl ([04:38])
• “Every time we play the new stuff, they go to the bathroom.” – Graber ([05:27])
• “You English with your tractors, you’ll surely all be damned.” – Barry ([11:34])
• “People come for the lyrics. Well. And the eye candy.” – Carl and Tom ([14:08])
• “Lanterns, duh.” – Graber ([16:56])
• “You ever been to the Buggy Buggy drag?...We all dress as women and ride in our buggies.” – Graber ([17:07])
• “No more Mennonite guy, no more store-bought meat…” – Electric Amish ([19:02])

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Episode Tone & Style

The tone is light, improvisational, and playful, in classic BOB & TOM Show fashion. The Electric Amish lean into their “Amish” act with self-aware absurdity, riffing on stereotypes, language quirks, and everyday modern life. The interplay between hosts and band keeps the pace quick and the laughs steady.

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Key Timestamps

| Timestamp | Segment | |-----------|------------------------------------------------| | 02:00 | Electric Amish introduced and on-air banter | | 05:27 | “We’re an Amish Band” performance | | 09:26 | “Hoe Your Land” performance | | 14:27 | “We’re the Plain Generation” performance | | 17:39 | “No More Mennonite Guy” performance |

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Highlights & Memorable Moments

• Introduction confusion about technology (“on the YouTube”) and playful jabs about Amish customs.
• The band’s deadpan delivery of absurd “Amish” anecdotes (buggy drag races, apple watches, letter from Fred the cow).
• Four live original songs performed, parodying pop and rock in thoroughly Amish style.
• Jokes layered throughout about the Amish approach to modern life, farming, fashion, and music.

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For those who love character comedy, bluegrass and classic rock parodies, or the BOB & TOM Show’s signature irreverence, this Electric Amish episode delivers plenty of laughs, musical fun, and satirical wisdom about traditions old and new.

Transcript

[A]

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[B]

Hey, this is Michael Rosenbaum.

[C]

Hey, guys.

[D]

Tom Welling.

[B]

Look, we've both played heroes and we both played villains. But in the real life, there are no re shoots, no stuntmen or sequels.

[C]

We all make mistakes. We're all human.

[B]

Making one bad decision can not only land you in jail, but could also put yourself and other people around you in serious risk.

[C]

Be smart. Make a plan. Catch a ride. Stay put.

[B]

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[C]

Paid for by nhtsa.

[E]

Welcome back. It's another Bob and Tom Extra. This is Christopher. Not only is the Bob and Tom show live every weekday morning, but every afternoon we'll give you a little extra. In case you missed anything on today's big show, the Electric Amish. You'll hear them coming up in just a minute.

[D]

Drinking and driving will change your whole world. The next time you're out with your friends, consider what would happen if you got pulled over after drinking. Like the legal fees, the time in court, or a DUI on your record. Your decision to drink and drive could change someone else's world, too, if you hurt them or even kill them in a crash. Instead. What if your decision to call a sober ride changed your world for the better? Drive sober or get pulled over. Paid for by NHTSA.

[C]

Ms. Something? Here you go. We'll try to catch you up. This is Bob and Tom Extra.

[D]

That beautiful music is coming to us from. Ladies and gentlemen, the Electric Amish. Hey, fellas. Great to see you.

[C]

Hello.

[F]

God, hello.

[D]

I can smell the horses from here. The Electric Amish on the road. I'll tell you about that in just a few minutes, fellas. You want to favor us with the tune?

[C]

Well, I guess as long as we're here, we might as well.

[D]

Yeah. What do you got for us?

[C]

Oh, we got. Gosh, we got 47 songs ready to play. Oh, wait. Play 32.

[D]

The number.

[C]

32. 32. Yes.

[D]

Now, fellas, you probably aren't aware of this, but thanks to satellite technology, we will. We are currently broadcasting this program on both the audio form and video form. Christy, how would you watch this? On the TV.

[G]

On the YouTube.

[D]

On the YouTube.

[G]

Yeah, that's it. Bob and Tom YouTube channel.

[D]

You can see these handsome faces.

[C]

I'm. I'm gonna be honest with you, Tom and Christy, I have no idea what you're talking about.

[D]

Ah.

[C]

Okay.

[G]

I'm not by that.

[C]

Last time we were here, you promised we were not on the radio. The next thing I hear is, I heard you on the radio. Oh, boy. So, yeah, basically, whatever you're saying to me, I don't understand it. And it's probably a lie.

[D]

Is it also. Is it also a sin?

[C]

I'm guessing if you guys are involved, it probably.

[D]

I see. I see. I. I like your ax, by the way.

[C]

My ax. My ax is at home.

[D]

Oh. Oh, that's a. That's a hipper, hip term for a guitar.

[C]

Oh, a guitar. Yeah, that's. That's my custom custom guitar right there. Tom. This is from the Gibson Company.

[D]

It's. It's kind of like a flying V, except it. It looks like one of those things you put in the back of a buggy.

[C]

Sure.

[H]

It's a flying triangle.

[D]

One of those. Yeah, triangle things.

[C]

They say it's a slow moving vehicle. I think I'm hoping that Gibson will make a. A custom model of this. It could be called the Gibson Shut.

[F]

Up and stop hulking.

[C]

I'm going as fast as I can. Yeah, it's kind of a long name for the catalog.

[D]

Do you want to introduce yourself and introduce the fellas?

[C]

Okay. Hello. Graber, meet Graver. I'm Graber. It's right there. I'm Graber.

[D]

Huh?

[C]

I play the guitar. And then that guy right over there, that's Carl.

[I]

I am Carl.

[C]

He placed the bass. I'm Graber. Goodman. That's Carl Goodman.

[I]

No relation.

[C]

Oh, no. Why would they think we're related back there? That's. That's. That's Barry Goodman.

[H]

I'm Barry Goodman. No relation.

[D]

Now, is that Carl with a C or Carl with a K?

[G]

It is C. It's right there.

[C]

It's right there in his strap, right? Oh, yeah. Do you not know how to read, Tom?

[G]

It's okay.

[D]

I can't see you guys. I'm in a different room, remember?

[C]

Well, I know you're not in this one.

[I]

Ain't no. Ain't no K's in the Bible.

[C]

Oh, no.

[D]

Really?

[C]

I never looked. Canaan nables.

[D]

That's a C. Oh, okay. Good to know. Well, let's. Let's move forward. Here we have the Electric Amish on their way to Delphi Saturday night for a special performance at the Delphi Opera House. Tickets @Delphi Opera House.org do you guys sing opera music?

[C]

Well, that's the thing. We was gonna write an opera for this thing for the. It was gonna be like, yoder, can you hear me?

[D]

Famous. Yeah, that's probably the most famous rock opera.

[C]

Yeah, probably. I would think so. Yeah.

[D]

You could do an opera about I'm a wheelbarrow wizard. Yeah. There we go. You've got something to do before your next visit.

[C]

Finally.

[D]

Well, what do you you got for us? Play us a couple songs.

[C]

All right. We're gonna play a classic for you right now because nobody likes the new stuff. Every time we play the new stuff, they go to the bathroom. So we're gonna play. This is one of the songs that got us started. Explains who we are on account of the song is called We're Are an.

[H]

Amish Band and I'll kick this one off.

[C]

Well, we'll see about that. There it goes. Look at him back there playing those drums like a crazy Mennonite.

[D]

Yeah.

[I]

For that he will surely burn in hell.

[F]

Sake head my bullet Ezra's pulled the plow I bought him a car, some eggs and a co I work all day out in the sun but after.

[C]

The meals we start to have some.

[F]

Fun I say, come on, Greta. Lights and ramps we're making lots of noise and we don't got no ants we are an Amish bear We are an Amish bear We'll help you build a barn we just don't give a darn we are an Amish fair. The women broke up in Napoli A brook in their church for graver Mary.

[I]

Would be sweet Sweet butter braised baked pies still on the side Are about.

[F]

To make me high now these young.

[I]

Maidens they had a plan they was out to meet us boys in their band they said the person's gone now.

[F]

Sergeants if we proceeded to have a big splendance we are an Amish faith We are an Amish fair We stay all night and play but first we all must pray we are an Amish band Give it up for gravers.

[C]

Oh, merciful God, please let rest in solo. Really, J.

[F]

We are an Amish man. Nailed it. We are an Amish man He'll help you build up on we just don't give a dawn we are an Amish man We are an Amish fan. We are an Amish man. We are an Amish man.

[D]

All right. Wow, a smoking work on the drums there, Barry.

[H]

Hey, thanks, Tom. Coming from you, that's a real compliment.

[D]

That was really nice hitting that. Hitting that. That. That thing that makes the drum. That's what it is.

[G]

Yeah.

[D]

Speaking of cows, we had a great letter this morning from Fred, a dairy farmer in Maine. He's a big fan, and I bet his cows love that. I hope to hear from Fred.

[C]

Thought you had a letter from a cow. I was dying to hear what that was all about.

[H]

Probably just said moo, moo, moo.

[C]

You know, we always say, whatever that sheep says, they're lying.

[I]

Ah, you said that was Fred in Maine?

[D]

Yeah.

[I]

He owes us money.

[D]

Okay, I'll tell him. We are speaking to the Electric Amish once again. The boys are on the road, and they're going to be the house band today. So we've got. We'll have to spread them thin because this is a long show, but could you do one more for us right now?

[C]

Do another. A good old classic number right now.

[I]

One of our originals.

[C]

Yeah, we only play original music. Also. This one here is. Boy, not a big surprise. This is about farming, okay? We write a lot of songs about farming because we know it's relatable to the. To the people. So this one's about the. The good holy way of farming. You ready? Yeah. Don't know if I am.

[H]

One, two, one, two.

[C]

Oh, yeah.

[F]

I think that farming should all be done by hand. When I see your tractor, I want to hoe your land. I want to hoe your land. I want to hold your land.

[I]

Yeah, you got that combine which I don't understand. If you burnt a heathen, you go.

[F]

And hold your hand. Now go and hold your land. Please go and hold your land.

[H]

Oh, when I'm hoeing, I feel holy inside. But John Deere tractor riders are forbidden.

[F]

I can't ride, I can't ride. I can't ride my mule sure is something.

[C]

And he don't cost 20 grand.

[F]

When I eat him carrots. He helps me plow my land. He helps me plow my land. He helps me plow my land.

[I]

When we're plowing, we feel happy outside.

[F]

I used to have another mule. Buddy die, buddy die. Yah, he died.

[H]

You English met your tractors, you'll surely all be damned. If you weren't so lazy, you'd go.

[F]

And hold your land. And go and hold your land. Please go and hold your land. You better hold your land.

[D]

The Electric Amish. Ladies and gentlemen, Graeber, Carl and Barry. Once again, Barry, I've got to highlight your skills to be able to play the drums and sing at the same time. I can barely drive and listen to the radio.

[H]

Well, somebody's got to do it, Tom. And Graber's too chicken to do it. And Carl never learned how to play the drum, so I guess it's up to me.

[D]

I see. I see. Thank you so much. And for those listening, if you get a chance, you can watch this later on on YouTube or watch it right now as it happens.

[C]

And, Tom, a big thank you to you and the Bob and Tom show and everybody for supporting original music, of course.

[D]

You guys. Do you guys do that Eddie Grant song, Electric Avenue? We.

[C]

Are you talking about Eddie Hazel, your engineer?

[D]

No, no, no, no, no, no. Now we have time for another song. Fellas, you're not allowed.

[C]

Not allowed to either. I wish I could. Boy, we could save a lot of money if we able to buy stuff on ehei, you know?

[D]

E. Okay, very good.

[H]

I found out if you wanted to tie up your horse downtown, it cost a whole lot of money.

[G]

Oh, my gosh.

[C]

Oh, they're pretty proud of their land down there, aren't they? Holy cow. What a way. That's why they got to charge so much money. You can't grow anything down there.

[D]

Yeah.

[C]

Blacktop concrete everywhere.

[I]

I think some of that goes to the Greg Allman estate. It's called Tied to the Hitching Post.

[C]

Oh, Lord.

[G]

Wow. Barry knows his audience. Or Carl knows his audience. Right there. Sorry, Carl.

[C]

I was gonna say, folks, we apologize. We didn't know he was gonna say that. Did you hit the dump button?

[G]

Tom loved it.

[C]

I feel like I gotta take a dump now.

[D]

Although I suppose if you guys want to do a long jam, you could work up Tied to the Hitchin Post. We could, but I don't want you to do it now.

[C]

No, but you know what? Now that I think about it, it's kind of crazy because we don't do any instrumentals in our shows. We don't, huh?

[D]

Yeah.

[C]

I feel like people are coming for the lyrics.

[D]

Yeah. Yeah.

[I]

Well. And the eye candy.

[D]

Oh, yeah. In memory of Elizabeth Feed.

[C]

Okay, I see what you're going for there.

[H]

All right.

[D]

Little Dicky Betts number. Let's.

[C]

Little Dicky. Oh, he hates that.

[D]

Let's. Let's get another song out of you guys. By the way, you can watch this on YouTube.

[C]

No, I can't.

[D]

I know you can't. Those that aren't of the Amish persuasion. What's this one called?

[C]

It's been a while, I forgot. Oh, I know. But this one, it's one of our brand new songs. Are you. You okay with that?

[D]

Yeah, I'm looking forward to it. Cool.

[C]

Yeah, this is. This is one that we just wrote a couple of years ago. Brand new.

[G]

Okay.

[C]

Okay. All right.

[H]

Something like this.

[C]

Well, let me make sure I got all my buttons in the right.

[H]

Okay already, Graber.

[C]

Here we come to clapping up your street. You think our outfits look stupid or that it's trick or treat?

[H]

All we do is work and pray we're the plain generation and we got.

[I]

Nothing to say Any road almost anywhere we're probably backing up traffic but we just don't care yeah, yeah, we're the.

[F]

Yamas all we do is work and.

[H]

Pray we're the plane generation we still.

[F]

Got nothing to say we're just trying to be holy homies is the only way.

[H]

You can disagree if you want to.

[F]

But we'll see what God has to say. Yeah, we'll see what God has to say yeah, we'll see what God has to say. Yeah, I know what God's gonna say.

[D]

Oh, thank you very much, fellas. Hey. Hey. We're the Amish. The Electric Amish. Christy, your thoughts?

[C]

I loved it.

[D]

Okay, very good. Now, your outfit's a little bit garish for the Amish. Muted browns and Christie's Alpha.

[I]

Yeah.

[D]

Wow.

[C]

What is that, tan?

[G]

That's tan Crazy.

[C]

Some.

[F]

Wow.

[D]

Well, guys, we. I'm looking at the.

[C]

The.

[D]

The watch. Are you guys allowed to wear watches?

[C]

Well, if it's a pocket watch that is mechanically run, yes.

[D]

Okay, so you don't have those apple watches, do you?

[C]

Apple?

[D]

I would think you'd be a fan of apple products.

[C]

Like a small apple. I love apples, but I sit around watching apple. Sounds pretty boring.

[D]

Yeah, I think you guys are probably.

[G]

Are you allowed to drive your buggies at night?

[F]

Oh, hells yeah.

[G]

What do you. What do you use for lights?

[C]

Lanterns, duh.

[G]

All right.

[C]

Yeah, you fire up the lanterns and get out there late at night. Oh, it's a hoot, really. You ever been to the Buggy Buggy drag?

[F]

No.

[C]

Oh, it's a blast. We all dress as women and riding our buggies.

[D]

Well, guys, we have time for another song of the Electric Amish, Our special guests. Fellas, what do you got to play for us now?

[C]

Well, we got one right now. This is. This is an old hit in our books anyway. This is a song about when we kind of went astray, thought about Being Mennonite and. And all that kind of stuff. This is sing along if you know the words, okay? Okay. If you don't know the words, then just shut up and listen.

[G]

All right?

[J]

All right.

[C]

Goes a little something like this. Completely original.

[F]

Used to be such a heathen thing till I moved to Napanee I owned a boat with a great big motor.

[C]

I drove a cheap Cherokee I got.

[F]

Real scared when the parson told me that I would burn inhale if I didn't change I changed my way so I, I grabbed a churn now it's.

[I]

No more par no more watching mtbe no more bear the night guy they said get down on your b.

[C]

I.

[I]

Got new friends they don't read the papers they can't tell me if I victor winning numbers in the lottery oh, they say no more Mennonite guy no more storm bought me e no more Mennonite guy They said kill it that.

[H]

Would mean he he the mule kicked me in the head today I broke my brand new plow My wife's been thrown out of the sewing circle I caught my son with a cow I went to church in my black tuxedo how was I to know that when you pray with the Amish people, you can't wear rented clothes?

[I]

So I say, no more Amish nice guy. No more selling quiltsu chee keys. No more Amish nice guy I say someone give me my car keys. My car keys. My car keys, please.

[C]

Very nice.

[D]

Ah, yes.

[E]

That's it for another Bob and Tom show. Extra. Catch us on itunes, Google play and stitcher. For Bob and Tom.

[C]

Extra.

[E]

This is Christopher. Take care everybody.

[C]

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[J]

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[C]

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[D]

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