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Episode: B&T Extra: Wizard of Oz at The Sphere, Letters

Date: October 7, 2025
Host(s): The BOB & TOM Show Crew
Produced by: Cumulus Podcast Network

Overview

This extra segment of The BOB & TOM Show blends accessible comedy and conversational banter as the cast discusses the exciting "Wizard of Oz" screening at Las Vegas’ Sphere, reads humorous listener letters, and dives into personal anecdotes—with plenty of running jokes and playful ribbing. The tone remains loose and irreverent throughout, providing fans with both pop culture discussion and classic BOB & TOM rapport.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Wizard of Oz at The Vegas Sphere (05:42–15:24)

• Christy’s Vegas Dilemma:
  Christy shares she’s debating whether to attend the remastered “Wizard of Oz” experience at Las Vegas’ Sphere, citing cost and changes to the movie. The crew encourages her to seize the opportunity, emphasizing "life is short—you gotta go." (08:51)

• Sphere Venue:

  • Tom remarks on the Sphere’s impressive visuals: "I went there to see the Eagles. It was really great.” (06:38)
  • Ace drops the info: the Sphere’s version is 27 minutes shorter than the original, sparking surprise.

    "Apparently they cut one of my favorite songs, the Cowardly Lion’s ‘If I Were the King of the Forest.’" – Tom (07:45)

• Ticket Pricing Debate:
  The team's sticker shock is evident:

  • "They're proud of it. 250 per. That's 300 if you want the VIP thing." – Christy (09:20)
  • VIP package ($450) includes a stay at the Venetian, but Christy is a "fly in, fly out, same day" person.
  • General Admission: $104 (Washington Post cited).

• Visual Effects and Adaptation:
  Tom describes the show as "baffling...incredible looking," with rumors of drones and foam apples dropped on heads (08:20).

• Movie Nostalgia:

  • The group reminisces about watching "Wizard of Oz" on TV with commercials.
  • Discussion of the rarely-seen deleted “Jitterbug” song.

2. Reading Listener Letters (15:30–27:58)

• Tom-isms and Chick-isms:
  Listeners relate quirky moments inspired by the show’s hosts:

  • Kevin from Kentucky recounts his wife drunkenly saying, “Can we please turn down the volume of the lights?” – the cast explodes with laughter (16:33).
  • Another listener shares his wife’s funny name for ultralight aircraft: “airplane go karts.” (20:50)

• Playful Banter on Aggressive Moves:
  Tom jokes about relationships and bedroom antics:

  "No response. I got to the bedroom, she had passed out and was snoring. Well, I think happy birthday. That's an implied yes, right?" – Tom (18:21)

  • The cast jokingly debates gender roles and assertiveness in relationships, letting the humor go a little risqué but remaining tongue-in-cheek.

• Marijuana Slang (“Bogarting”): A listener (Jesse) clarifies:

  “Bogarting is still a thing… in the world of marijuana smoking, apparently.” (21:30)

• Retro Toy Memories:
  Listener Harvey Hart references a model Chris Craft express cruiser—prompting the crew to reminisce about assembling model boats and toy lines, adding a nostalgic vibe (22:10).

3. The Great Cowboy Hat Saga (23:30–30:07)

• Tom’s Sun Protection Solution: Tom shares he needs to “cover [his] ears” due to dermatological concerns and unveils his new cowboy hat, purchased from a specialty store.

  “You know what this is made of? Gold beaver. Beaver.” – Tom (24:20)

• Hat Banter:

  • The crew cracks jokes about the hat’s case ("like a lampshade!"), its cost, and how it might fit in an airplane overhead bin.
  • Tom mentions the case has "locks like luggage," and the TSA agent quipped, "You got an animal in there?" (24:45)

• Beaver Material Innuendo:
  Classic BOB & TOM bawdiness erupts:

  “Now you've had your head in a beaver.” – Cast member
  “Oh, yeah, that's right. I enjoy it very well.” – Tom (24:58)

• Fashion advice:
  The team suggests Tom should go full “Clint Eastwood” with a poncho and spurs, perhaps even ride a horse to work (28:05).

• Closing Jokes:
  End with Christy joking, “Ladies are gonna like it,” and Tom retorting he might need a pickup truck instead—classic riffing until the segment ends.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

“Apparently they cut one of my favorite songs, the Cowardly Lion’s ‘If I Were the King of the Forest’… that is a great song.”
– Tom (07:45)

“Can we please turn down the volume of the lights?”
– Kevin from Kentucky’s wife via letter (16:33)

“No response. I got to the bedroom, she had passed out and was snoring. Well, I think happy birthday. That's an implied yes, right?”
– Tom (18:21)

“You know what this is made of? Gold beaver. Beaver.”
– Tom (24:20)

“Now you've had your head in a beaver.”
– Cast (24:58)

Important Timestamps

• 00:00–03:10: Ads, sponsor messages, and humorous song about wiper blades.
• 05:42–15:24: Wizard of Oz at the Vegas Sphere—cost, changes, Spectacle, and nostalgia.
• 15:30–21:30: Listener letters: drunken “Tom-isms,” aggressive moves, airplane go karts.
• 21:30–23:30: More letters: “bogarting,” model boats, and retro memorabilia.
• 23:30–30:07: Tom’s cowboy hat reveal and running jokes about hats, beavers, ponchos, and horses.

Podcast Tone & Style

Casual, playful, slightly irreverent—a blend of camaraderie, good-natured teasing, and a touch of cheeky adult humor. The cast speaks candidly, drops spontaneous jokes, and cycles rapidly between pop culture and personal anecdotes.

Conclusion

This episode of BOB & TOM Extra is quintessential to the show’s enduring appeal: offbeat pop culture discussions (like the Vegas Sphere’s cinematic wizardry), relatable banter, and goofy listener stories, all wrapped in the group’s signature, self-aware humor. Listeners walk away entertained—and, perhaps, with a sudden urge to buy a cowboy hat or revisit “The Wizard of Oz.”