The BOB & TOM Show – August 19, 2025
Episode Overview
This lively episode of The BOB & TOM Show blends spirited banter, news, music, and humor with a packed roundtable featuring hosts Tom Griswold, Chick McGee, Christy Lee, Josh Arnold, Ace Cosby, Pat Godwin, guest host Jess Hooker, comedian David Brooks, and NFL correspondent Kostaki Economopoulos. Centered around everything from NFL news and Crocs collaborations to the evolution of slang and reality TV about virgins, the episode jumps between playful arguments, pop culture nostalgia, offbeat news stories, and tongue-in-cheek commentary.
Key Discussion Points and Insights
Crocs x NFL: Sports and Shoe Controversy
Summary:
The show kicks off with a lively debate over Crocs releasing NFL-themed footwear. Some hosts (notably Tom and Chick) are shoe purists and lament this trend, calling branded Crocs “gimmicks, not shoes” ([04:13], [05:22]), while Pat and Josh admit to wearing Crocs, especially for practical uses like gardening or at the lake ([07:11], [07:17]).
Notable Insights:
- Crocs with team logos are launching at $85, significantly more than standard models.
- Crocs' popularity among Gen Z and even in China is discussed.
- The “jibbitz,” charm add-ons for Crocs, prompt both laughs and confusion ([09:07], [09:11]).
- Crocs are a generational hotspot: “We would’ve gotten our ass kicked for wearing those at school!” – Chick ([08:09])
Memorable Quotes:
- Josh Arnold [05:26]: “I’ve spent a hundred on a pair. Like Nightmare on Elm Street ones. The specialty ones get expensive.”
- Tom Griswold [10:41]: “I’m not going to wear those. I like the support and the insole—I'm not gonna wear those, thank you.”
The Great “We Built This City” Debate
Summary:
A letter about “guilty pleasure songs” spawns a debate around Starship’s "We Built This City," often ranked among the “worst songs of all time.” Josh defends it as catchy pop, while Tom is a proud fan. The conversation spirals into the song’s chart history and critical pile-on culture akin to Nickelback bashing ([36:25], [40:25]).
Notable Insights:
- Songwriting credits by Bernie Taupin, Martin Page, et al.
- Rolling Stone and Blender magazine historically panned the track.
- “Marconi plays the mamba” lyric confusion sparks a round of mocking ([37:47]).
Quotes & Moments:
- Josh Arnold [38:02]: “That’s like having two quarterbacks. If you have two, you got none.”
- Tom Griswold [38:25]: “I think people just got tired of it and hopped on the hate train. But it was the number one song in 1985.”
Guilty Pleasures and Pop Music Nostalgia
A segue into “guilty pleasure” music spotlights Eddie Rabbitt’s “I Love a Rainy Night” and Stephen Bishop’s “Save It for a Rainy Day” (including the “shortest Eric Clapton guitar solo ever”—[29:22]). The group discusses odd musical opinions, celebrity encounters, and 1980s pop culture quirks ([21:41], [24:09]).
Quotes:
- Pat Godwin [25:35]: “Stephen Bishop has a new album coming out.”
- Tom Griswold [29:27]: “[Clapton’s solo]... That’s Eric. That was it. Five seconds.”
Slang & The Cambridge Dictionary’s New Words
The team delves into 2025’s addition of 6,000 new words to the Cambridge Dictionary, ranting and laughing about slang like:
- Delulu: Short for “delusional” ([42:43], [69:53])
- Skibidi: Refers to the bizarre “singing toilet” children’s meme ([43:06], [121:35])
- Mouse Jiggler: Refers to moving the mouse to appear active at work ([43:14], [67:46], [108:30])
- Hoodfishing, Nanoship, Lemonading, Tradwife, Riz, Bussin, Situationship, NPC, Touch Grass
Discussion highlights:
- Language is fleeting—many words won’t last ([72:45]).
- “Tradwife” and “shellaborating” spark gender role and social media mockery.
- The emergence of “Skibidi Toilet” as pop culture, with Michael Bay reportedly on board for a film ([121:26]).
Reality TV: “Are You My First?” & The Virgin Genre
Summary:
News of a new reality show, “Are You My First?” (formerly “Virgin Island”)—"Love Island for Virgins"—prompts snark about the concept, casting (“21 virgins aged 24-34, many Mormon”), and the cultural saturation of reality dating ([83:34], [84:03]).
Quotes:
- Pat Godwin [84:45]: “No, I’m not watching until they have Penetration Island.”
Sports Roundup: Flacco, Preseason, and NFL Banter
- Joe Flacco named Browns' starting QB at age 40, triggering discussions on “men of a certain age” in sports and a friendly $10 bet between Tom and Chick on Flacco’s potential win record ([11:32], [12:27], [53:36]).
- NFL preseason talk, Bengals vs. Browns, and discussion of the many quarterbacks on the Browns’ roster ([90:48]).
- Kostaki Economopoulos joins for preseason jokes, trade rumors, end zone slogans, and NFL team spoofing ([87:20], [92:21]).
Quotes:
- Kostaki [90:48]: “The Browns currently have—I'm not exaggerating—six quarterbacks on their roster. By that math, they have negative football.”
- Chick [13:10]: “Aren’t you happy a 40-year-old guy is quarterbacking in the NFL? Doesn’t it please you?”
Absurd & Offbeat News Stories
Motorcyclist Naked Arrested ([18:14])
- Riding with “dress for the slide, not the ride” wisdom, and the dangers (literal and anatomical) of road rash.
Library Book Returned 82 Years Late ([130:48])
- A self-aware note and calculation of the fine (over $16,000 with inflation).
Man Stuck in Playground Slide ([133:36])
- Speculation about cause (perversion, warmth, or dad duty), with the hosts riffing on childhood playground safety.
Other Running Gags, Tangents, and Highlights
- Shakespearean insults: Tom’s delight in hurling “thou cream-faced loon” and “villain, I have done thy mother” from Titus Andronicus ([31:13], [79:21]).
- Bagel delivery mishap: Chick’s name (“Chike”) and a confused delivery guy ([58:17]).
- Water Sommelier & Well Water Skit: Mocking the highbrow water craze with a classic “Well Water” song ([156:31], [159:13])
- Technology pet peeves: Hulu/Netflix auto-play, “are you still watching?” prompts, and environmental germ fears ([68:06]).
- Generational divides: Music, Crocs, language, airport routines, and more.
Memorable Quotes & Moments (with Timestamps)
- Tom [04:13]: “I can’t believe you’d stoop to this. Crocs aren’t shoes—they’re toys.”
- Chick [08:09]: “We’d have gotten our ass kicked for wearing Crocs at school!”
- Josh [29:23]: “That’s Eric [Clapton]. That was it. Wow.”
- Pat [47:26]: “It’s always a shot, Mr. Glib.” (re: Kirk Cousins birthday)
- Chick [71:05]: “If you want to be happy for the rest of your life, never make a traditional woman your wife... The last bitch took my boat.”
- David Brooks [156:02]: “My therapist says I like bipolar, alcoholic white women. I just thought they were fun.”
- Chick [86:47]: “I’m not watching until they have Penetration Island.”
Notable Timed Segments
- Crocs Discussion & NFL Tie-In: [04:13] – [11:00], revisited [63:06] and [125:50]
- “We Built This City”/Music: [36:02] – [41:00], continued [45:25] – [48:00]
- New Words & Slang Roundup: [42:39], [67:46], [108:30], [125:50]
- Virgin Reality TV: [83:33] – [86:50]
- Sports & NFL with Kostaki: [11:13], [87:20], [90:48]
- Odd News Stories:
- Naked Motorcyclist: [18:14]
- Overdue Library Book: [130:48]
- Man in Slide: [133:36]
- Guest Segment—Comedian David Brooks: [98:46], [125:24], [155:24]
Tone and Original Language
The episode is fast-paced, irreverent, and self-aware, filled with playful bickering, off-color jokes, and a warm camaraderie among the cast. There’s a strong undercurrent of self-deprecation, with extended riffs and running gags.
Final Notes
Listen for:
- Multi-layered arguments that evolve from sarcasm to absurdity and back again.
- Hosts’ personal vulnerabilities and quirks woven into topical humor.
- Deep dives into the trivial—be it Crocs, new slang, or bagel delivery—serving as springboards to richer comedy.
- Generational clashes (“kids these days” vs. “old guys’ music”).
- Fluid guest integration (Jess Hooker, David Brooks, Kostaki) adding fresh perspectives and stories.
Summary:
This episode is a quintessential BOB & TOM experience: part pop-culture roundtable, part news satire, and part unscripted, rollicking group hangout. Perfect for listeners who enjoy a mashup of topical riffs and classic radio comedy.