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Episode: B&T Extra: The Omaha Steaks Cookout with the Butler U. Band

Date: October 30, 2025
Host(s): The Bob & Tom Show Team (Bob, Tom, Chick, Christy Lee, Matt Godwin, Josh Arnold, Ace Cosby, Pat Godwin)
Guests: Butler University Athletic Band, Aaron Burkhart (Band Director), Jeff Oskay (Comedian)

Episode Overview

This lively B&T Extra episode brings together classic Bob & Tom humor, music, and a festive atmosphere with the Butler University Athletic Band performing live at the "Omaha Steaks Cookout." The crew discusses band life, college tailgating, quirky news, and enjoy a side-by-side comparison of real college versus community college experiences—comically presented by Jeff Oskay—as the aroma of grilling steaks fills the parking lot.

Main Discussion Points & Highlights

1. Omaha Steaks Cookout with Butler U. Band

• Timestamps: 04:30 – 13:15
• The Butler Athletic Band performs in the parking lot, creating a tailgate atmosphere.
• Hosts marvel at the grilling—brats, jumbo franks, and steaks—while joking about "feeding the band" and how food can affect a musician's embouchure (mouth shape for playing wind instruments).
• Quote:
  • "Does the trombone require an embouchure? It sure does. Can you spell embouchure? No." – Josh & Bob, joking about tricky band terminology (09:55)

Embouchure Banter

• The crew teases about pronunciation and spelling ("E, M, B, O, U, C, H, R, E"), with jokes about different wind instruments requiring different mouth techniques.
• Quote:
  • "What's the hardest embouchure to make?"
    "Oboe. Flute. I'd say bassoon." – Around-the-table banter (10:20)

2. News Roundup with Christy Lee

• Timestamps: 13:15 – 20:35
• Iranian Diplomats Barred from Shopping at Costco:
  • US government restricting diplomats' access to wholesale clubs like Costco, specifically targeting Iranians.
  • Hosts riff on the news with jokes about buying "enriched uranium" and Costco bargains.
  • Quote:
    • "Costco's famous for those huge packages of enriched uranium..." – Pat Godwin (15:37)
• Georgia Manhole Cover Thefts:
  • A man stole over 90 manhole covers for scrap; discussion on how much they're worth and the danger of leaving open covers.
  • Quote:
    • "Wouldn't you be better off doing catalytic converters?" – Chick (18:50)

3. Jeff Oskay’s “Real College vs. Community College Tailgate” Bit

• Timestamps: 20:35 – 25:55
• Comedian Jeff Oskay, also a community college student, entertains with a rapid-fire compare-and-contrast roast of tailgating at “real” colleges versus community colleges—each bit punctuated by the live band.
• Sample Contrasts:
  • "At a real college tailgate, you have a live marching band. At the community college, you have a dude with his trunk popped on his lowered Honda Civic bumpin' NBA Youngboy." (21:10)
  • "Real college: hot sorority girls going wild. Community college: single moms going to court-ordered counseling." (21:35)
  • "Real college: students secretly popping Adderall. Community college: three dudes boldly smoking Foilies by the dumpster." (22:40)
  • "Real college tailgate: Jello shots. Community college: mug shots." (25:45)
• Memorable quote:
  • "At the community college tailgate, everyone's just got off the city bus and the only grills are in the student's mouths." – Jeff Oskay (23:05)
• The hosts and band join with laughter and percussion stings for each punchline.

4. Comedy Song: “Mom Worked the Farm, Dad Taught Ballet”

• Timestamps: 27:15 – 29:30
• A comedic, musical piece about a non-traditional family; dad teaches ballet, mom is tough and works the farm. Narrator humorously reflects on their upbringing and dad's secret life.
• Notable lines:
  • "Dad taught ballet with panache and great charm; he would plié with a man on each arm." (27:45)
  • "Mom drank a beer and watched the LPGA..." (28:20)
  • "And it's okay to be great at ballet." (29:22)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Ambitious Musicianship:
  • "Can you spell embouchure?" — "D, I, C, K." — "The only thing missing is you." (10:08)
• On Diplomatic Restrictions:
  • "I'm fine with requiring US Government approval for any Iranian diplomat to shop anywhere in this country.” – Tom (15:18)
• On Scrap Metal Crime:
  • "Those things are heavy… you might get $300 for one." – Chick (19:05)
• On Tailgating Differences:
  • "Community college tailgate students can't get drunk because we all have to drive home." – Jeff Oskay (24:00)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Butler Band & Cookout Kickoff: 04:30
• Embouchure Jokes & Band Banter: 09:30
• Food and Band Director Chat: 11:55
• Christy Lee’s News Desk – Iran & Costco: 13:15
• Manhole Cover Theft Story: 17:05
• Jeff Oskay’s Tailgating Bit: 20:35
• Comedic Song (“Mom Worked the Farm, Dad Taught Ballet”): 27:15

Final Thoughts

This episode is a festive and quick-witted extra from The BOB & TOM Show, mixing live college band nostalgia, culinary tailgate joy, offbeat news, and sharp observational comedy. New listeners will experience the show’s irreverent charm, while longtime fans will enjoy the playful digs at college life and the blend of news, music, and roast-worthy anecdotes.

Perfect for: Listeners seeking a humorous, music-infused slice of Midwestern Americana—with a side of steak and lots of laughs.