The BOB & TOM Show Free Podcast

Episode Summary: December 17, 2025

Episode Overview

On this December 17th episode, The BOB & TOM Show team delivers their trademark blend of comedy, banter, irreverent news, sports, and pop culture. With the holidays approaching, conversations center around funny Christmas wishes, (un)usual traditions, sports upsets, lottery dreams, and even a disconcerting culinary deep-dive—all spun with the cast’s playful chemistry. The show also features interactive audience emails, spirited debates about traditions, and a visit from a surprise guest.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Christmas Spirit with a Twist

• Musical Opening: The show kicks off with Christy Lee’s cheeky holiday song, “All I Want for Christmas Is Cash, Cash, Cash,” parodying traditional Christmas tunes by swapping out gifts for cold hard cash. (01:21 – 03:59)

  • → “Nothing says Merry Christmas like cash, cash, cash!” – Christy Lee (02:10)

• Christmas Decoration Debates: The hosts share their approaches to holiday decorating—from live trees with car pine needle rituals (Tom’s style) to minimal effort with a single sprig on a painted clothespin.

  • Lighthearted teasing arises over whether minimalist tree decor is festive or “tinged with sadness.”
  • → “It’s kind of sweet… a teeny little ornament for the elves!” – Pat Godwin (09:38)

• Traditions Around the World: The group riffs on international Christmas customs, notably Japan’s KFC feasts, and themed holiday trees inspired by foreign countries.

  • → “Rather than frankincense and myrrh—KFC, come on!” – Tom (11:42)

• Unusual Ornaments: Listeners write in about unique holiday decorations, including Spain’s infamous “Caganer” (a pooping figurine for good luck found in Catalonian nativity scenes). Hilari-teased reactions ensue.

  • → “There’s a kid taking a crap on the Three Wise Men?!” – Tom (32:06)

2. Sports, Contests, and Good-Natured Jabs

• NFL Picks & E-Gift Card Winner Announcement: Chris Newell from Plano, Texas claims victory in their pigskin contest, humorously deemed the “First Newell”(a pun on “The First Noel”). (07:00 – 07:41)

  • → “So this’ll be the first Newell of the season.” – Tom (07:19)

• NBA Cup Debate: The panel debates the legitimacy of the NBA’s new in-season tournament and the Knicks’ celebratory banners despite decades sans championship.

  • Wry commentary follows on player bonuses and the disconnect between sports rewards and radio work.
  • → “Wouldn’t it be nice, Tom, if someone gave you $5,000 at the end of a show?” – Christy (15:16)
  • → “Would you rather win a cup or a plate?” – Tom, leading into America’s Cup class-joke (15:00)

• Buffalo Bills “Mafia Baptism”: Listeners send photos of plunging tiny babies onto tables in true Bills fan style. (40:11 – 41:01)

  • “Look at that! Baby’s first table slam.” – Christy Lee

3. Cultural Rabbit Holes: Food, Cows on Tinder, and Cannibalism?!

• Obsolete Holiday Foods: The cast delves into odd foods of Christmas past—roast peacock, boar’s head, mincemeat pies, and medieval “posset.” Most were retired for being “tough and coarse…”

  • → “Why would you ask that? Who tastes better—mean or nice people?!” – Tom (49:42)

• Cannibalism Deep Dive (Yes, Really): A tangent on “what does human flesh taste like?” leads to talk of European chef-simulated ‘flesh burgers,’ “bush meat” at customs, and the notorious story of a Japanese artist cooking and serving his own genitals. The topic is mined for discomfort and laughs, frequently circling back to “who would taste best” among the cast.

  • → “You mean right now you’d eat Tom?” – Godwin, to Christy (50:12)
  • → “Six people bought it but one guy didn’t come because he had a nut allergy.” – Tom, on the peculiar banquet (83:00)

• Bailey’s Irish Cream & “Tinder for Cows”: The farm providing milk to Bailey’s is using a matchmaking app for elite herd genetics. Lighthearted discussion ensues about what music cows prefer and whether dairy cows taste different from beef.

  • → “Tinder for cows… now I’ve heard everything.” – Tom (112:10)

• Food Mashups & Taste Experiments: Everything from the Wisconsin’s “cannibal sandwich” (raw beef & onions), to Christmas oyster stews and a heated debate about acceptable cracker/cookie nomenclature (animal crackers as cookies).

  • → “Aren’t animal crackers cookies?” – Tom, opening another rabbit hole (74:13)

4. Audience Interaction & Laughs

• Listener Emails: Emails from listeners reignite discussion on classic celebrity novelty songs (Nimoy, Shatner, Savalas), ingredient trivia (Bailey’s: liqueur, not bourbon), and childhood drinks (the Shirley Temple).

  • → “Kelly Savalas does spoken word. A Bread song.” – Tom, riffing (21:35)

• Christmas Jokes Galore: Old jokes (“grasshopper at the bar”), Mobius strip puns, “bi-curious George,” and abundant punning fill the show.

  • → “Mobius Dick—for nerdy porn fans…” – Tom (67:45)

5. Notable Moments & Quotes (w/ Timestamps)

• Minimalist Tree Saga: “Teeny little ornament… for the elves!” – Pat Godwin (09:38)
• On Sports Winnings: “He always wins Employee of the Month… January, February, March, April.” – Christy (15:34)
• NBA Cup Banner: “It’s so much fun we haven’t bothered talking about it until it’s over.” – Chris Wegman (12:29)
• Cannibal Cuisine: “A burger that tastes like human flesh… pork, veal, chicken liver, bone marrow.” – Tom (62:39)
• On Gifts: “Nothing says Merry Christmas like cash, cash, cash!” – Christy Lee (02:10)
• On Dating & Relationships: “My girlfriend has an emotional support dog. It’s everywhere—even in bed during sex. Is this normal?” – Listener Letter (153:26)
• Kids & Christmas: “I had a triple stroller once. It was three wide…” – Tom (41:37)

6. Surprise Guest Segment (Mark the Homebuilder)

• Mark, America’s “favorite custom home builder” and Tom’s longtime friend, calls in for a lighthearted segment. Tom’s house, urinal stories, and Mark’s heated motorcycle suit make for fun holiday catch-up.
  • → “There’s a picture of Mark right above my urinal.” – Tom (93:09)

7. Holiday Scams, Gifts, Pop Culture

• Gift Trends: AI-assisted shopping and cryptocurrency as gifts are on the rise. Pat even delivers a song: “Crypto for Christmas.” (133:38)

• Holiday Scams: The team warns of increasingly sophisticated scams invoking jury duty or utility threats.

  • → “There is a special place in hell for these scammers!” – Tom (137:01)

8. Sexy Time with Ali Breen

Ali answers live relationship questions, including:

• Dating a man who still lives with his ex (“push for a plan!”)
• Pregnancy test paranoia after past cheating
• Girlfriends insisting on eyes-open sex (“don’t pry!”)
• Emotional support dogs in bed (“at least put the pup outside for sex.”)
• Memorable audience letter: “When my boyfriend and I have sex, I always close my eyes… he tries to pry my eyes open with his fingers. Is that weird?” (148:25)

9. Holiday Fun, Sneaker News & Wrapping Up

• Denny’s “Sticky Kicks”: Denny’s unveils sneakers with panels filled with real maple syrup. Pancake-vs.-sausage handling sparks another food fight.

  • → “In an emergency, squeeze your shoes for syrup.” – Tom (162:06)

• Loose Kangaroo: Deputies in Oklahoma wrangle Martha the kangaroo; discussion turns to gendered kangaroo pouches, Seinfeld references, and “baby bjorn” images.

• Sports Update: NBA Cup, skiing updates (Lindsey Vonn comeback), IU coach news, bowl games exchanging beans for entry, and Powerball dreams.

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Cash Christmas Song: 01:21 – 03:59
• Plano, TX winner announcement: 07:00 – 07:41
• NBA Cup discussion: 12:15 – 16:45
• Christmas traditions/cannibalism: 48:01 – 67:38
• Surprise guest Mark: 87:36 – 94:56
• Sexy Time with Ali Breen: 140:32 – 155:12
• Denny’s “Sticky Kicks” segment: 160:38 – 163:44

Tone and Style

• The show is irreverent, quick-witted, and a little bawdy, with affectionate ribbing among cast and audience. Storytelling and riffing run wild, with comedic callbacks, running gags, and spur-of-the-moment puns.

Takeaways for New Listeners

• This episode is a textbook example of The BOB & TOM Show’s appeal: rapid-fire banter, oddball news, crowd participation, and a willingness to take any tangent as far as it’ll go—especially if it turns weird. The holiday setting provides fertile ground for both nostalgia and new laughs, with real warmth and honesty underneath the jokes.