The BOB & TOM Show – April 3, 2026
Podcast Summary
Main Theme & Purpose
The April 3, 2026 episode of The BOB & TOM Show delivers its classic mix of comedy, news, quirky news stories, sports analysis, and irreverent banter. The episode is made memorable by visits from comedian T.J. Miller, discussions around current sports events (especially Tiger Woods’ latest escapades), listener emails, and signature bits such as oddball world records and failed-to-mention news. The group is in especially loose spirits, with in-jokes about injuries, guest ailments, and occasional show derailments.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Tiger Woods’ Car Crash & Leave from the Country
- [02:23, 14:13, 48:06, 60:03] Tiger Woods’ recent Range Rover crash is a recurring topic, with comedic commentary on how difficult it is to flip such a heavy vehicle.
- Mock phone bit: (01:15–02:09) A running phone call parody with “Tiger” trying to keep an affair a secret.
- Tiger’s rehab journey and his agent's retrieval of his famous putter (05:02):
“Tiger said that's the putter he's used to win 14 majors. He needs the putter, so his agent went and got it for him.” [05:03, Chick]- Woods was granted permission to leave the country for therapy; speculation ensues about him going to Eric Clapton’s rehab in Montserrat.
- Discussion on Tiger’s injury, pain meds (confiscated pills), and interactions with law enforcement — joking speculation about whether he was really talking to “the President” or someone else (48:06–49:17).
2. Easter, Catholic Church Rituals & Comedy Songs
- [06:21–11:58] Features a segment on Good Friday, altar boy stories, and Holy Week rituals:
- Pat Godwin reminisces about being a young altar boy during Holy Week.
- Comedic song: "Reggae Mass" lampoons all the stand-up/kneel/sit routine in Catholic services:
“Stand up, kneel down Sit back in your pew / Come on now, Kneel down Stand up, Sit down for a few. I just follow the priest, he know what to do.” [10:16, Pat]
- Discussion about foot-washing ceremonies and Pope-related anecdotes segue into banter about foot fungus and pedicure customs.
3. Space News: Artemis 2 Moon Mission
- [12:19–14:08, 42:42, 79:42, 80:38] Fascination with the Artemis 2 moon shot; discussions include the space toilet malfunction and the sheer scale of the mission:
- “One of the most important things on this mission, believe it or not, was the space toilet. And... the first, first thing that came over the wire was the space toilet had already broken.” [12:23, Tom]
- The issue: crew could defecate but not urinate temporarily; fixed by “space plumber” Christina Koch.
- Analogy: the moon from lunar orbit looks like holding a basketball at arm’s length (13:08).
4. Listener Mailbag & Food Debates
- [21:00–27:13, 28:18–33:03] Audience emails fuel lively debates:
- Hot Dog and Burger Toppings: Should condiments go under or over?
“It gets, it leaks leeches into the bun. It's disgusting.” [21:29, Tom]
“I think there's no bad way to eat a hot dog.” [21:54, Josh] - Cheese Discussion: Square vs. round cheese, folding corners, melting methods.
- Truck Culture: "Pavement princesses" for pickups that never haul anything.
“The locals here in Illinois refer to trucks like that as pavement princesses.” [31:19, Tom]
- World’s largest “taco hat” at Ranger Stadium [28:18]
- Listener letters regularly keep the morning show rolling, touching on everything from fart jokes to program notes.
- Hot Dog and Burger Toppings: Should condiments go under or over?
5. Sports Desk and “Off the Rails” Energy
- [03:00, 20:14, throughout] Chick McGee at the “orangeinsouls.com sports desk”:
- Updates on NCAA basketball, NFL contracts (Kirk Cousins' new deal), and unique news like a kite world record and young powerlifter (nine-year-old Lucy Milgram deadlifting 180 lbs).
- Admits up-front that the show’s off the rails due to various cast ailments and general Friday lunacy:
“Today's show may be off the rails a bit more than usual because... Josh has diverticulitis... Pat Godwin has a shoulder injury... I had to do an airport run, so I'm completely behind...” [20:18, Tom]
- Regular segment “Shoe-In of the Week” with March Madness picks and food-based sportscaster nicknames (e.g. "Onions!" and "chicken salad!" for baskets) [69:25].
6. Band, Rap and Hip Hop Names: The Bad, The Worse, The Memorable
- [87:04–94:46] Christy Lee presents the worst rapper and band names list:
- Rap: Pooh Shiesty, Gucci Mane, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Bubba Sparxxx, Dreddy Krueger, Little Dicky, Shorty Estain, Teabag Boys, Powhite Trash.
- Bands: Oedipus and the Mama’s Boys, Buster Hyman and the Self Penetrators, Cherry Poppin' Daddies, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, Chumbawamba, Portugal. The Man, Post Sex Nachos.
- Quip of the bit:
“Does he have in his posse, Tigger and Piglet? Is posse still a thing?” [88:23, Tom]
7. Miscellaneous Noteworthy Segments
Guest: T.J. Miller
- [97:49–153:34] The comedian joins for an extended segment covering:
- His Midwestern roots and family stories (yard work for mother-in-law), college romance and married life, hot sauce and peanut butter businesses (yes, really; tjmillerdoesnothaveawebsite.com), and wild NYC apartment anecdotes.
- Miller talks about how his wife is an installation artist and how he was lucky to meet her before fame, preventing gold-digger worries [127:15].
- Improv as a philosophy for stand-up:
“I love the idea of if you're coming to a live event, I improvise. No one else will ever see the same show. I will never perform this exact show. It's just for us, just that night.” [107:26, T.J. Miller]
Vulvar Scent Study
- [24:32, 135:09] An odd scientific paper: can men subconsciously smell when women are fertile?
- Segment descends into wordplay, callbacks, and joking references to “snatches vs. swatches.”
“Are they called swatches or snatches?” [136:38, Tom]
- Segment descends into wordplay, callbacks, and joking references to “snatches vs. swatches.”
Product Mascot Brainstorming
- [17:00–17:28] Tom has an elaborate (and not entirely successful) pitch for a mascot for Orange Insoles:
“They need to have a mascot which is a big orange dog...when you walk in the room it goes ‘hello, you're my favorite person. And I bet your feet don't hurt because of orange insoles.’ They hung up the phone on me.”
Smelly Underwear Game?
- [155:25–157:44] Proposal for a game where staff wear the same pair of underwear for a week, then try to guess the owner based on scent, in reference to the earlier scent study. (Universally rejected as disgusting.)
Wayne Newton Birthday Tribute + Sports Jokes
- [158:44] Pat Godwin offers a playful Wayne Newton birthday parody, reinforcing the show’s mix of topicality and nostalgia.
Pink Elephant Story
- [159:47–163:02] A Russian photographer paints an elephant neon pink for a photo shoot in India. The ethics, color, and photoshop alternatives are riffed on:
“That is as pink as. I mean, that's crazy...Wouldn't it be possible to create that picture in 30 seconds with Photoshop and AI?” [162:13, Tom]
Notable Quotes & Moments
-
On the show’s vibe:
“It's an unusual version of the show. We're kind of civil war on it here.” [02:49, Tom]
-
On Tiger Woods and car technology:
“Changing a radio station in a Range Rover takes about four different screens. Trust me, I know. It's the most user-unfriendly radio in the history of vehicles.” [48:24, Tom]
-
On new product mascots:
“I was thinking they need to have a mascot which is a big orange dog. Oh, I like it.” [17:11, Tom & Christy]
-
On relentless Midwestern yardwork:
“Once I start something, I got to get it done right. And so then it's done. It's 45 minutes or an hour later...what am I doing? I've got to do pop and talk tomorrow.” [89:42, T.J. Miller]
Timestamps for Key Segments
- Tiger Woods Recap & Car Incident: 02:23, 14:13, 48:06, 60:03
- Good Friday/Easter Altar Boy Bits: 06:21–11:58
- Space/Moonshot Updates: 12:19–14:08, 42:42, 79:42, 80:38
- Sports Updates (“Shoe-In of the Week”): 69:25, 71:09
- Listener Mail & Food Debates: 21:00–27:13
- World’s Largest Taco Hat: 28:18
- Truck “Pavement Princess” Bit: 31:19
- Band/Rap Names Segments: 87:04–94:46
- T.J. Miller Interview: 97:49–153:34
- Science Vulvar Scent Study: 135:09
- Pink Elephant Story: 159:47
- Wayne Newton Birthday Tribute: 158:44
Tone
Consistently fast-paced, laid-back, and irreverent. There’s enhanced looseness (and crossover ribbing) due to a “perfect storm” of minor medical woes, zany tangents, and Friday energy among the cast.
For New Listeners
This episode is a quintessential sampling of why The BOB & TOM Show remains a morning radio mainstay. You’ll find just enough news and sports to keep you updated, plenty of musical and improvisational comedy, pop culture riffs, and smart-aleck banter — both targeted and random. The ongoing rapport between cast and listeners, coupled with headline guests like T.J. Miller, guarantees there’s rarely a dull moment.
