The BOB & TOM Show Extra: Letters, Bread, & a Tim Wilson Song

Date: October 21, 2025
Hosts/Cast: Tom Griswold, Bob Kevoian, Kristi Lee, Josh Arnold, Chick McGee, Christopher

Episode Overview

This episode of BOB & TOM Extra is a lively collection of listener letters, nostalgic dives into classic soft rock, comedic bits, and a musical tribute to Jerry Reed via a Tim Wilson song. The cast delivers their trademark mix of quick-witted banter, playful jabs, musical deep cuts, and absurdist storytelling—all anchored around nostalgia for old tunes and freewheeling audience interaction.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Listener Letters & Literary Allusions

[01:56–03:00]

• The show opens with mailbag fun, including a listener named "TS," prompting Tom and Bob to riff about T.S. Eliot and his unexpected ties to Broadway’s Cats.
• Notable quote:
  • Bob: “Every time you read my name, you always mention T.S. Eliot. So I finally had to look him up because I had no idea who he was.” [02:18]

2. "Guitar Man": Elvis, Jerry Reed, and Bread

[03:05–05:00]

• The crew confusion about the song “Guitar Man” leads to a discussion of Jerry Reed’s role in the Elvis classic and the different song by Bread.
• Chick recounts Reed being pulled from a fishing trip to play for Elvis.
• Notable story:
  • Chick: “His guitar player couldn’t do that. So somebody said, get the guy who played it and wrote it, Jerry Reed. They found him fishing, like, a day later. He came in and his waders and played the guitar.” [04:01]
• Tom reminisces about spending days with Tim Wilson, learning all things Jerry Reed.

3. Bread, Air Supply, and Soft Rock Snark

[05:15–07:00]

• The conversation turns to Bread and solo artist David Gates. Kristi identifies "Goodbye Girl" as his hit.
• Josh provides his signature roast:
  • Josh: "The first time Air Supply heard Bread, they said, who are these pussies?" [05:19]
• They discuss the films Goodbye Girl and Bob’s love of movie trivia.

4. Tim Wilson’s “Woman Talk Like Jerry Reed” Song Tribute

[06:12–07:20]

• The group introduces and plays Tim Wilson’s comedic tribute to Jerry Reed, “Woman Talk Like Jerry Reed,” filled with Southern humor and musical nods.
• Lyric highlight:
  • “She looks like Cindy Crawford but that ain’t the way she sounds. When we make love, I keep hearing ‘Eastbound and Down.’”
  • Bob: “Little tribute to Jerry Reed ... throw some groceries down my neck.” [07:22]

5. Tallest Listener Contest & Sasquatch Hijinks

[07:27–07:49]

• Ongoing jokes about the tallest Bob & Tom Show listener turns into a comedic letter from ‘Sasquatch in the Pacific Northwest’.
• Josh reads:
  • “Good morning, everyone. I’m the tallest listener at 8′3″. When I’m able to find an open wifi and stay hidden, I will listen for hours. Your biggest fan, Sasquatch from the Pacific Northwest.” [07:34]

6. Tom-isms and Family Stories

[07:56–08:31]

• Listeners share Tom Griswold’s malapropisms; one recalls a young child calling a cowboy hat a “horsey helmet.”
• Bob: “Perfectly valid.” [08:33]

7. Hat Fashion, Skin Cancer, and Awkwardness

[08:42–09:06]

• Bob recounts wearing a straw cowboy hat to a soccer game to protect against skin cancer.
• Tom: “Well, skin cancer.”
• Bob: “Even though I only have the basil-something, shuts them right up.” [08:55–09:02]

8. Joey Buttafuoco, Infamous Headlines, and Mary Jo Impressions

[09:29–11:01]

• Listeners chime in about the infamous Buttafuoco case. Kristi confirms both Joey and Mary Jo are still alive and discusses their fates.
• Bob: “If you shoot somebody ... I think maybe jail might be appropriate for a while. What do you think? Yeah, you shot me in the face, dummy.” [11:01]

9. Sneeze and Fart Stories, Embarrassment in Class

[11:46–12:47]

• Bob reads a listener story of a sneeze-induced fart in class, and the ensuing hilarity and embarrassment.
• Chick: “She did the and released a massive fart. The whole class was laughing…” [12:31]

10. Bread’s “Baby I’m-a Want You”: Love It or Hate It?

[13:11–15:46]

• They revisit the soft rock debate, this time with Bread’s “Baby I’m-a Want You.” Josh and Bob thoroughly dislike the song; Tom and Chick defend it.
• Memorable quote:
  • Josh: “Nothing has ever sucked harder than that song.” [14:15]
• Bob and Chick lampoon the lyrics and delivery, pushing the discussion into parody.
• Kristi: “You guys don’t have a heart.” [14:43]

11. Soft Rock, Band Origins, and Bawdy Jokes

[15:54–16:45]

• Tom and Bob riff on Bread's band name, origins, and playfully make up seedy backstories.

12. Post-Surgery Dreams: Seeking Medical Advice

[17:22–18:00]

• Bob asks the audience—tongue-in-cheek—if having “unbelievable series of bizarre porno movies” dreams after surgery is normal.
• Bob: “A week after surgery, should one be having extraordinarily erotic dreams?” [17:29]

Notable Quotes & Moments

| Timestamp | Speaker | Quote/Description | |-----------|-------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 02:18 | Bob Kevoian | “So I finally had to look [T.S. Eliot] up because I had no idea who he was.” | | 04:01 | Chick McGee | “They found [Jerry Reed] fishing…came in his waders and played the guitar.” | | 05:19 | Josh Arnold | “The first time Air Supply heard Bread, they said, who are these pussies?” | | 07:34 | Josh Arnold | “Good morning, everyone. I’m the tallest listener at 8’3”…Sasquatch from the Pacific NW.”| | 12:31 | Chick McGee | “She did the and released a massive fart. The whole class was laughing…” | | 14:15 | Josh Arnold | “Nothing has ever sucked harder than that song.” | | 17:29 | Bob Kevoian | “A week after surgery, should one be having extraordinarily erotic dreams?” |

Segment Timestamps

• Opening & TS Eliot Letter – [01:55–03:00]
• Guitar Man/Early Musical Nostalgia – [03:05–05:00]
• Bread, Air Supply, and Soft Rock – [05:15–07:00]
• Tim Wilson’s Song – [06:12–07:20]
• Tallest Listener (Sasquatch) – [07:27–07:49]
• Malapropism Letter – [07:56–08:31]
• Cowboy Hat/Skin Cancer Chat – [08:42–09:06]
• Buttafuoco Segment – [09:29–11:01]
• Sneeze Story – [12:09–12:47]
• Bread’s "Baby I’m-a Want You" Debate – [13:11–15:46]
• Post-Surgery Dreams & Finale – [17:22–18:00]

Final Thoughts

This BOB & TOM Extra delivers exactly what fans love: a motley mashup of absurd listener stories, relentless musical digs, and sharp, affectionate ribbing among the hosts. Whether they’re dissecting soft rock, resurrecting infamous news stories, or reading wild emails, the crew’s camaraderie and sarcasm are ever-present. Classic BOB & TOM—equal parts campy, snarky, nostalgic, and offbeat.