The BOB & TOM Show – April 10, 2026
Episode Overview
This episode of The BOB & TOM Show brings listeners their signature blend of comedy, banter, listener interaction, and irreverent takes on news, sports, pop culture, and the oddities of daily life. The cast—Tom Griswold, Chick McGee, Christy Lee, Josh Arnold, Pat Godwin, and Ace Cosby—bounce through topics ranging from embarrassing bodily functions and listener emails, to quirky news stories, The Masters golf tournament, and pop culture nostalgia.
Main Discussion Points & Highlights
1. K-Pop at McDonald's and Fast Food Talk
- Light-hearted banter about McDonald’s new K-Pop-inspired breakfast options sets the tone for the episode, with playful jabs about meal “battles.”
- Christy Lee (00:30): “They’re calling this a battle for the fans. What do you say to that, Rumi?”
- Lots of mock “honor” back-and-forths.
2. Comedy Segment: Donnie Baker’s ‘Shart’ Song & Tales (01:26 – 04:20)
- Donnie Baker delivers graphic, ridiculous stories about sharting (“bean burritos and root beer don’t mix”) with the rest of the cast enthusiastically chiming in.
- Refrain: "It was a shart."
- Donnie: “A fart so wet your socks get soaked.” (02:02)
- Tom: “It was a shart.” (01:55)
- Josh: “And he’s not wearing underwear…” (02:09)
- “Shart” remains a recurring comedic theme throughout the episode, sparking listener letters and running gags.
3. Cold Headphones, Toilet Seats, and Chilly Mornings (04:20 – 05:14)
- Tom offers a “young broadcasters’ tip” for warming up headphones, sparking a tangent about heated toilet seats, bidets, and other modern comforts.
4. Tinnitus, Headphones, and Life with Ringing Ears (06:18 – 07:23)
- Chick talks about managing tinnitus by using background music, leading to a group riff on medical advice, self-care for broadcasters, and turning up headphone volume.
- Chick (07:03): “There’s a constant ringing. You just have to ignore it… You’ll go crazy.”
5. Listener Letters – Laundry Disasters & Shart Confessions (08:03 – 10:10)
- Listener engagement: Emails and stories about “shart road,” laundering soiled underwear, and gendered impressions about who does laundry in relationships.
- “Today is laundry day. I forgot to warn my wife. Please inform her.” (09:32)
- Banter about throwing away underwear and relationship dynamics.
6. The Odd World of Footwear and Cleaning Mishaps (11:19 – 12:09)
- Discussion on cleaning shoes, putting them in washers, and the multitude of cleaning gimmicks available.
- Chick: “Ever heard of Keens? They came out great.” (11:34)
- Christy: “The leather was really soft though.” (11:01)
7. Sports, Music, and Pop Culture Nostalgia (12:31 – 15:31)
- Musings about Gunsmoke, Wichita Lineman, TV nostalgia, and integrated shout-outs to listeners.
- Classic Bob & Tom blend of sports stats (The Masters), music references (Bob Dylan, Allman Brothers), and listener trivia.
8. Originsouls Ad Comedy and Wordplay (15:00 – 18:10)
- Orange Insoles ad is stretched into a Bob Dylan musical parody. Listeners and hosts riff on the oddity of branding, packaging, and “bundle” deals.
- Chick: “Soles, they are a changin” (16:26)
- Josh: “What’s your real name?” / Chick: “Zimmerman.” (16:47)
9. Sports Desk: The Masters, Dogs, Cats, and Bizarre Animal News
- Updates about The Masters, a cryptic tease about an “absolutely incredibly boring octopus story,” and more.
- Chick (18:31): “We’ve got a great dog story, a great cat story, and an absolutely incredibly boring octopus story… but we’re gonna do it anyway.”
10. Masters Golf Tournament: Rules and Linguistics (77:34 – 82:13)
- Deep-dive: Language rules for broadcasters at The Masters.
- Broadcasters must use “patrons” instead of “fans,” “second cut” instead of “rough,” “bunker” over “sand trap,” “second nine” for “back nine,” etc.
- Chick: “They don’t even let dogs bark: rough!” (78:46)
- Humorous reactions to the stuffy golf terminology.
11. Listener Mails, Squirrel Urination, and Sibling Day (39:54 – 68:31)
- Discussion of strange listener queries such as “Have you ever seen a squirrel urinate?” leading to riffs about animal anatomy.
- April 10 recognized as National Siblings Day; sibling songs, Allman Brothers deep-cut debate.
12. News Updates – The Pope, The Harlem Globetrotters & Sports Oddities (102:39 – 104:08)
- The Harlem Globetrotters spin a basketball on Pope Leo’s finger.
- Chick: “He starts spinning… and it’s good because this particular Pope… previous Popes would have really been dwarfed by these Globetrotters.”
- Chicago White Sox Pope hat giveaway – confusion over the design and use at baseball games. (112:37)
13. Failed To Mention News – Jeff Oskay Segment (144:39 – 148:21)
- Fails to Mention News delivers comic one-liners on unusual or overlooked stories:
- Double-filled Pop Tarts (“I hope whoever buys these burns their tongue on the filling twice as bad as a standard Pop Tart.”)
- Children finding human remains on an Easter hunt.
- 9-year-old powerlifter cracks a record.
- U.S. spoon museum patron demographics.
14. Delving into Rejuvenation: Ozempic Vulvas, Anal Surgery, Catching Print (154:00 – 164:12)
- A weird news segment covers trends in:
- Men’s self-consciousness about “print” (bulges in pants)
- Vaginal rejuvenation (fillers, “vaccines,” labia puffing)
- Anal rejuvenation for men, $25k procedures.
- Discussion of Ozempic side-effects, both comic and real.
- Chick “So if you want a tight ass, you better not be one.” (163:27)
15. Cop Dusting & Fart Pranks at the Workplace (164:54 – 165:41)
- Final quick story: Two Florida deputies reprimanded for “horseplay” involving one breaking wind in a coworker’s face.
- Chick: “That’s copy dusting.” (165:22)
16. Flirty Text Norms, Donna Summer, and Herb Gardening (143:31, 157:59)
- Banter about “oh hi” as a flirty text.
- Reminiscence about Donna Summer’s Brooklyn accent.
- End-of-episode: Christy distracted by Googling how to grow basil, yielding collective eye-rolling.
Notable Quotes
- Donnie: “A fart so wet your socks get soaked.” (02:02)
- Chick: “I do all my own laundry anyway.” (10:05)
- Josh: “It would devolve into literally just, 'you’re fat and gay.'” (69:58, on four brothers doing comedy together)
- Chick: “If you want a tight ass, you better not be one.” (163:27)
- Chick: “They don’t even let dogs bark: rough!” (78:46)
- Pat: “You look like a drunk Billy Joel.” (39:12)
Important Timestamps
| Segment | Timestamps |
|--------------------------------------------|-------------------|
| K-Pop at McDonald's / Show Kickoff | 00:30 – 01:26 |
| Donnie’s ‘Shart’ Song / Gags | 01:26 – 04:20 |
| Laundry & Relationship Letters | 08:03 – 12:09 |
| Orange Insoles Song Parody | 15:00 – 18:10 |
| Sports Desk & TV Nostalgia | 31:02 – 35:00 |
| Masters: Broadcaster Language Rules | 77:34 – 82:13 |
| National Siblings Day | 61:58 – 68:31 |
| Harlem Globetrotters & Pope | 102:39 – 104:08 |
| Failed to Mention News (Jeff Oskay) | 144:44 – 148:21 |
| Rejuvenation & Ozempic Vulvas | 154:00 – 164:12 |
| Copy Dusting (Police Fart Incident) | 164:54 – 165:41 |
| Flirty Texts, Donna Summer, Growing Basil | 143:23, 157:59 |
Signature Moments
- Running “shart” bits that launch long listener email threads.
- Masters language rules, causing the crew to riff for nearly 10 minutes on the stuffiness of golf culture.
- Orange Insoles commercial spirals into a surreal Bob Dylan parody.
- Jeff Oskay’s “Fails to Mention” with dark and absurdly literal punchlines.
- The “Catching Print” segment, with the crew lampooning the pseudo-science of bulge assessment.
Tone & Language
- The tone is irreverent, occasionally crude, quick-witted, and threaded with callbacks and inside jokes.
- Playful teasing among cast members, especially around personal quirks and life experiences.
- Language is sometimes graphic but always wrapped in punchlines and camaraderie.
Summary
This episode delivers everything listeners expect from The BOB & TOM Show: a barrage of jokes about bodily functions, a running “shart” joke saga, nostalgia for old TV and music, listener stories, and group improvisation on the absurdities of daily life. Standout moments include a deep dive on linguistic codes at The Masters, a Jeff Oskay mock news segment, and a collective roast of odd medical trends. Throughout, listener emails and cast asides deliver some of the most spontaneous, laugh-out-loud humor. If you missed the show, this recap offers the highlights—complete with notable jokes, timestamps, and the warmth (and weirdness) of BOB & TOM banter.
For more specifics on a particular segment, refer to the timestamp table above!
