B&T Extra: The Electric Amish

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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])

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])

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])

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])

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])

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.

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 |

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.

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.