The BOB & TOM Show – April 1, 2026
Overview
This episode of The BOB & TOM Show kicks off April Fool’s Day 2026 with the show’s signature blend of comedy, irreverent banter, news, sports talk, audience email interaction, and pop culture tangents. Highlights include classic prank discussions, a deep dive into folksy sayings, debate on the best Easter candy, an update on the Artemis 2 moon mission, sports news (including a record-setting golf drive and unfortunate bathroom incidents in the NBA), animal stories (surfing dog, claw machine kid), and the always popular “Sexy Time” segment with comedian Ali Breen.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Comedy Skit: FartRite Anal Strips [00:16–03:17]
- The show opens with a parody ad for “FartRite Anal Strips,” poking fun at athletic performance products.
- Notable Quotes:
- Chick McGee: “Put underachieving behind you. FartRite Anal Strips, available in small, medium, and JLo.”
- Tom Griswold: “They ought to outlaw these FartRite Anal Strips.” (03:00)
2. April Fool’s Day: Attitudes, Stories, and AI [04:00–07:39]
- Tom Griswold is notably wary of pranks on April 1st, viewing it as “amateur’s day for pulling pranks.” [04:05]
- Chick and Tom recall infamous pranks (fake lottery wins, pregnancy scams).
- Discussion of how AI adds to the challenge of distinguishing real from fake news on April Fool’s.
Memorable Quotes:
- Tom: “You say you don’t like pranks. I don’t. I don’t.” [04:11]
- Chick on April Fool’s emails: “It’s like wearing a sheep in your pants. It’s unbelievable.” [05:15]
3. Pranks, Lottery Fantasies & Sports [07:10–09:00]
- The team imagines winning the lottery and “what would you do?” scenarios.
- Fantasy about buying and renaming NFL teams; Chick admits he’d stick around out of habit.
Quote:
- Chick: “I don’t know if I’ll be here or not.” [08:05]
4. Upcoming Show Teasers & Topical News [09:13–12:23]
- Teasers: Artemis 2 moon launch, Ali Breen’s “Sexy Time,” a kid in a claw machine, an NBA oddity, Easter candy poll, “cool” golf and space stories.
- Christy Lee jokes about rockets needing umbrellas.
- Tom references the O-ring cold warning in the Challenger disaster: “Don’t launch if it’s below 56 degrees.” [10:15]
5. TV Nostalgia: Wild Wild West/Mod Squad & Artemis Mission [18:16–24:02]
- Extended riff: Wild Wild West TV show, Artemis Gordon, steampunk, TV-to-movie adaptations, and connecting the Artemis moon mission to various pop culture references.
- The actual root of “Artemis”: Greek goddess of the hunt, wild animals, and the moon, twin sister of Apollo [22:43].
- Discussion on the new Artemis 2 moon mission, including team diversity (the “Mod Squad” of astronauts: black, white, blonde, Canadian) [24:02].
6. Audience Emails: Idioms, Claw Machine Stories & More [17:01–18:16, 26:02–35:07]
- Show reads listener emails and riffs on old sayings:
- “My dogs are barking” (meaning “my feet hurt”).
- “Don’t let your alligator mouth overload your hummingbird ass.”
- “Bless your heart,” “fixin’ to,” and “madder than a wet hen.”
Quote:
- Tom on obscure comics: “Am I correct in saying there was a cartoon character named Barney Google? …with the Google googly eyes.” [31:36–32:33]
7. Easter Candy & Traditions [32:01–37:35, 98:34–108:27]
- U.S.’s favorite Easter candy: Peeps (to universal groans), chocolate bunny (solid and hollow debate), Reese’s Eggs, Cadbury Eggs (cream vs caramel), jelly beans, Swedish Fish.
- Christy Lee introduces the Costco $140 giant chocolate bunny and discusses cheese potatoes (“funeral potatoes”).
- Notable: Kit Kat Bunny and chocolate product theft in Italy; Spam “bunnies” in Hawaii.
8. Sports Highlights [49:55–63:33, 76:09–83:47]
- NFL introduces rule for NY replay center to correct clear/obvious on-field mistakes [49:55].
- Humorous chat about breaking down cardboard boxes and tools “disappearing” around Tom’s house.
- Explanation of “golden sombrero” (4 strikeouts in a baseball game), sombreros as hats and snack serveware.
- Tiger Woods’ latest car incident, admits to prescription use (parodied musically), discussion on his struggles to walk Augusta National.
- Fastest golf drive (235.1 mph, achieved in a simulator).
- Anthony Edwards of the Timberwolves misses NBA tip-off due to a “pregame poop” [74:16].
9. Animal & Kid Stories [34:35–36:29, 70:23–73:57, 128:42–130:30]
- Touching: Surfing dog “Sugar” (member of Surfer’s Hall of Fame) passes away at 16; rescued border collie Molly in New Zealand.
- Recurring: Another small child trapped and rescued from a claw machine.
- Light news: horse rescued from a sewage tank in Australia.
10. Artemis 2 Moon Launch [22:43–24:02, 87:12–93:29]
- Artemis 2’s diverse crew, discussion of space program progress, technical test (slingshotting around, not landing), tanks filling with 700,000 gallons of fuel.
- Comparison to Mod Squad; Artemis’ etymology.
- Extended playful banter on the show’s tenuous link to space missions and TV nostalgia (Wild Wild West, Mod Squad).
- Pink full moon lore: April’s “Pink Moon” not actually pink, named for blooming phlox.
11. Audience/Love Letters & “Sexy Time” with Ali Breen [136:04–149:50]
- Ali Breen calls in live from an airport for “Sexy Time” relationship advice segment.
- Sample letters:
- “Backdoor confusion”—a graphic question about a sex mishap. [137:06]
- “My girlfriend hates all animals, is this a red flag?” [138:13]
- “Dingleberry drama…” (get a new boyfriend!) [141:01]
- “My boyfriend’s hot but dumb as a box of rocks—should I stay?” [141:47]
- “Dating older man who refuses big wedding—not the guy for you.” [143:39]
- “Roommates or live together too soon?” [147:25]
- “Boyfriend always running to ex-wife’s side for ‘catastrophes’.” [148:07]
- Sidebar: Ali is off to St. Moritz in Switzerland for a ski trip with her new boyfriend (adoration/envy from the crew).
12. Notable Quotes/Memorable Moments
On April Fool’s Day
- Tom Griswold: “It's amateur's day for pulling pranks.” [04:05]
- Chick McGee (on prank phone calls): “You just have to be careful today, that’s all. It’s always ‘Hey, got a phone call, your mom’s dead… Just kidding.’”
- Jess Hooker: “Just enjoy the ride. Literally.” [143:04]
On the Artemis Mission / TV Nostalgia
- Tom: “Every time they say Artemis, I think of the Wild, Wild West. Doesn’t everyone?” [19:43]
- Chick: “Artemis is the Greek goddess… of the moon, of the hunt, wilderness, wild animals, childbirth and chastity." [20:51]
On Sports/Folksy Sayings
- Chick: “My dogs are barking is the most uttered phrase in the United States of America, by the way.” [31:21]
- Pat Godwin: “Crumb snatchers, I’ve heard that. Little crumb snatcher.”
On Candy
- Chick McGee (on Peeps): "Let me stop you right there. It better not be Peeps making it..." [101:39]
- Tom Griswold (on solid bunnies): “Nothing more depressing than when you bite into that bunny and it’s hollow.” [102:01]
On “Sexy Time”
- Ali Breen: “My boyfriend likes 69… but I come face to face with actual dingleberries.” [141:01]
- Christy Lee: “Break up with him. No. If he doesn’t know how to wash…”
- Jess Hooker: “Just enjoy the hot but dumb guy for a while.” [143:04]
On Relationships
- Tom: “Today’s show is like Shark Tank—‘he’s an idiot, so I’m out.’” [148:47]
Important Timestamps
- [00:16–03:17] – FartRite Anal Strips parody
- [04:00–07:39] – April Fool’s talk, pranks, AI, and wool underwear
- [09:13] – Teasers: Artemis 2, NBA odd story, Easter candy
- [19:20–24:02] – Artemis mission, Mod Squad, crew diversity, TV show links
- [24:18 onward] – Letters/emails: idioms, sayings, claw machine kid
- [49:55] – NFL replay center rule change
- [70:23] – Surfing dog Sugar memorial, Border collie rescue
- [74:16] – NBA player pregame incident
- [98:34–108:27] – Easter candy deep dive, ham, lamb, peeps, Costco bunny
- [136:04–149:50] – “Sexy Time” with Ali Breen, relationship/love advice
- [154:03–154:39] – Artemis mission named after the Lynyrd Skynyrd drummer? Joking continues
Bonus Moments & Running Gags
- The crew riff repeatedly on old TV themes, generational misunderstandings, and folksy sayings.
- Several callbacks to Christy Lee’s “hot water” drinking habit and its digestive effects.
- Jokes around Tom’s “legendary” awkward segues into commercials.
- “FartRite Anal Strips,” “mod squad” analogies, and “don’t let your alligator mouth overload your hummingbird ass” as recurring punchlines.
- A musical tribute to Tiger Woods’ troubles (parody: “Alanis Percocet”).
- White Claw and “mom water” vs “dad water” trends debated.
Flow/Tone
The episode is classic BOB & TOM: rapid-fire, playful, occasionally bawdy, full of obscure pop culture tangents, lovingly sarcastic, and packed with in-jokes and callbacks. Banter is quick and sometimes purposefully silly or off-kilter to allow for comedic improvisation.
Summary/Takeaway
This April Fool’s Day episode is packed with laughs, bizarre news, cultural commentary, nostalgia, audience interaction, and a strong dose of the show’s signature irreverence. Even if you miss the live broadcast, this summary will keep you in the loop—and in the mood to prank (or avoid being pranked)!