The BOB & TOM Show – August 20, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode of The BOB & TOM Show brings the usual eclectic mix of comedy, banter, news, and sports, featuring the show’s core cast: Tom Griswold, Josh Arnold, Christy Lee, Pat Godwin, Jeff Oskay, and others. From their ongoing fascination with fashion faux pas and the psychology of haircuts to quirky news stories like radioactive shrimp and Guinness World Records, the episode is filled with laughs, lighthearted roasting, and playful camaraderie.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Orange Barrels and Traffic Woes ([00:51])

Kicking off with the "Orange Barrels" Song: Tom's parody song laments endless construction zones and the plights of road workers Larry, Darrell, and Darrell.
Memorable Quote:

"They piss off my girlfriend Carol, who's sitting next to me. We drive through the rain and snow through orange barrels."
— Tom Griswold, [01:57]

Insights:

The segment highlights the ubiquity and comic frustration of summer roadwork.
Sets the show’s playful tone and reveled in by audience nostalgia.

2. Studio Banter: Fashion Disasters and Organization ([03:20]–[07:06])

Closet Organization: Tom details his minimalist (all black and blue shirts) closet system, newly disturbed by some white shirts for summer.

"If you take a picture of my closet, it is kind of depressing. It's like black, black, black, blue, blue, blue..."
— Tom Griswold, [06:28]
Wardrobe Roasting: Christy and Jeff suggest Tom's “old man” white golf shirt may not be the real problem in his relationship.
Crocs Discussion: The NFL’s partnership with Crocs and the phenomenon of “Jibbitz” (Crocs decorations) prompt jokes about dignity escaping through the holes.

"That's where your dignity escapes when you wear them."
— Letter from Dan Bushman, [07:39]

Insights:

The cast regularly teases each other's fashion as an avenue to build rapport.
The Crocs conversation underscores the team’s flair for observational humor.

3. NFL Crocs, Merch, and Team Colors ([07:06]–[09:17])

Exploring NFL Crocs, Jibbitz, and which teams’ colors make for “ugly shoes.” Tom especially rails against Browns’ orange and brown color scheme.

"The Browns famously have the clean helmet for now, which is at least the one tradition they've left there."
— Tom Griswold, [11:12]

4. Language Evolves: New Slang & Modern Words ([17:04]–[24:27])

Fun with New Dictionary Entries: The crew explores new additions like “mouse jiggler” (device/software that simulates computer activity to appear busy), “trad wife,” “delulu,” “frankenshoe,” and “snackle box.”

"Mouse jiggler—so if someone's monitoring you, it moves your mouse around."
— Tom Griswold, [18:02]
Laughter Over “Naked Quitting”: Quitting a job without another lined up; several hosts share their own “naked quitting” tales.
Snackle Box: Tackle box repurposed for snacks at events.

"It's a tackle box, but full of meats and cheeses, nuts and..."
— Josh Arnold, [23:23]

Insights:

The cast enjoys mocking and demystifying trendy terminology, often connecting it back to their life and work experiences.

5. Home Security Ad Reads and Tangents ([13:41], [112:48])

Tom blends ad reads (e.g., for SimpliSafe) with stories of the team’s real-life experience using the products, incorporating jokes and gentle ribbing.

"Chick currently has 11 cameras, which I believe is the record for our system and for all of us here."
— Tom Griswold, [14:09]
Repeats the ad during the show in characteristic BOB & TOM tongue-in-cheek fashion.

6. Trending Food and Drink: Beer ‘Teenies’ & Pickle PBRs ([78:11]–[82:27])

Midwest Martini/Beer Teeny: Beer garnished with olives or pickle spear.

"I had one over the weekend. It's called Spear and a Beer, and it's a PBR with a pickle spear dropped in it."
— Jess Hooker, [79:07]
Discussion of martinis, olives, and anecdotes about serving drinks that don’t survive the trek to the table.
The cast riffs on “odd” culinary inventions, recalling their youth and lamenting modern marketing (“health-washing,” “fridge-scaping”).

7. News Oddities: Guinness Records & Science ([137:01]–[142:14])

Roller Coaster World Record: Man rides 55 roller coasters in 7 days.

"I did a little homework. You could get this record fairly easily because within six hours... there are 70 major roller coasters."
— Tom Griswold, [137:56]
Seabirds Poop Science ([129:44]–[132:45]): Birds relieve themselves only in flight; prompts a Pat Godwin parody, “Crap Like a Seagull”.

"I want to crap like a seagull... only in the air, crap like a seagull and all the cars down there."
— Pat Godwin (song), [132:07]
Uranus Pronunciation Debate ([126:25]–[129:39]): The proper way to say the planet’s name — Uranus or Uranus — offered with laborious childish delight.

8. Music & Pop Culture: Album Covers & Anhedonia ([63:44], [90:27])

Paying tribute to stuntman Ronnie Rondell, who was set on fire for Pink Floyd’s “Wish You Were Here” album cover.

"He was lit on fire about 15 times..."
— Pat Godwin, [64:31]
Tom shares about people with "musical anhedonia": scientifically unable to derive emotional pleasure from music.
Frequent forays into classic rock, trivia (e.g., Eric Clapton’s shortest solo), and live-performance stories.

9. Haircut Anxiety: The Male Experience ([16:59], [107:26])

The show pokes fun at a survey about men’s stress over requesting new hairstyles:

"One in five reports feeling nervous asking their stylist or barber for a new hairstyle."
— Christy Lee, [107:26]
Tales of bad self-haircuts, loyalty to stylists, and the psychological implications of being touched or confiding in hairdressers.

"She told me... Would you please do my hair [if I die]? And she did it."
— Tom Griswold, [109:07]

10. Odd News: Radioactive Shrimp, Movie Cars, and Pokémon Crime ([143:03]–[146:00])

Radioactive Shrimp Recall: FDA warns against contaminated Walmart shrimp imported from Indonesia. The team jokes about superpowers from “irradiated shrimp.”
Movie Car Museum Auction ([146:43]): Team shares which classic cars they’d want; lots of nostalgia for pop-culture vehicles.
Pokémon Cards Fraud: A corporate employee bought $140,000 of Pokémon and gaming cards with company credit cards.

"When he gets to prison, at least he'll lose his virginity... sort of."
— Tom Griswold, [159:39]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On Trad Wives:

"There's nothing less traditional than posting on social media."
— Christy Lee, [22:17]
On Cleveland Browns Crocs:

"Are they like... brown? Like, does it look like you just stepped in manure and are walking around?"
— Josh Arnold, [08:37]
On Quitting Jobs Naked:

"Naked quitting means quitting a job without having another job to go to."
— Tom Griswold, [24:07]
On Science and Birds:

"Researchers strapped backward-facing cameras to the undersides of seabirds and documented more than 200 defecation events."
— Pat Godwin, [129:52]
"I want to crap like a seagull... only in the air..."
— Pat Godwin, [132:07]
On Sexiest Car Choice:

"Oh, yeah, I think everybody wants [the Aston Martin]."
— Tom Griswold, [150:13]
On Classic Rock Lore:

"Can you... Mr. Clapton, thank you for coming to the session, we’re going to need six seconds to play."
— Tom Griswold, [35:58]

Timestamps for Key Segments

[00:51] – “Orange Barrels” Song & Road Construction Riffing
[06:28] – Tom’s Closet: Wardrobe Philosophy
[07:50] – Crocs, Jibbitz, and NFL Merch
[17:04] – Modern Slang: Mouse Jigglers, Snackle Boxes, and More
[23:23] – What Is a Snackle Box?
[63:44] – Pink Floyd “Wish You Were Here” Stuntman Tribute
[78:11] – Beer Teenies, Pickle PBRs, and Midwest Martinis
[82:45] – Drunken Pony News and “Switch to Pop” Parody Song
[107:26] – Haircut Anxiety Survey & Male Grooming Confessions
[129:44] – Seabirds Only Poop While Flying – Comedy Song
[137:01] – Roller Coaster World Record and Midwestern Theme Parks
[143:03] – Radioactive Shrimp Recalled
[146:43] – Movie Car Museum Auction
[159:21] – Pokémon Card Corporate Fraud

Tone & Show Dynamic

The tone stays breezy, slightly irreverent, and consistently playful. The show is marked by sharp-witted, spontaneous humor, and affectionate roasting among the team. Tangents and callbacks are frequent, with news often serving as a springboard for anecdotes, parody songs, and audience engagement via letters.

Wrap-Up

Listeners new and old will enjoy the nimble back-and-forth, the lampooning of pop culture and current news, and the rich tapestry of comedic voices. The episode exemplifies The BOB & TOM Show’s trademark blend of improv, wordplay, and observational comedy, making even the most mundane headlines feel engaging and hilarious.

The BOB & TOM Show – August 20, 2025

Episode Overview

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Orange Barrels and Traffic Woes ([00:51])

Kicking off with the "Orange Barrels" Song: Tom's parody song laments endless construction zones and the plights of road workers Larry, Darrell, and Darrell.
Memorable Quote:

"They piss off my girlfriend Carol, who's sitting next to me. We drive through the rain and snow through orange barrels."
— Tom Griswold, [01:57]

Insights:

The segment highlights the ubiquity and comic frustration of summer roadwork.
Sets the show’s playful tone and reveled in by audience nostalgia.

2. Studio Banter: Fashion Disasters and Organization ([03:20]–[07:06])

Closet Organization: Tom details his minimalist (all black and blue shirts) closet system, newly disturbed by some white shirts for summer.

"If you take a picture of my closet, it is kind of depressing. It's like black, black, black, blue, blue, blue..."
— Tom Griswold, [06:28]
Wardrobe Roasting: Christy and Jeff suggest Tom's “old man” white golf shirt may not be the real problem in his relationship.
Crocs Discussion: The NFL’s partnership with Crocs and the phenomenon of “Jibbitz” (Crocs decorations) prompt jokes about dignity escaping through the holes.

"That's where your dignity escapes when you wear them."
— Letter from Dan Bushman, [07:39]

Insights:

The cast regularly teases each other's fashion as an avenue to build rapport.
The Crocs conversation underscores the team’s flair for observational humor.

3. NFL Crocs, Merch, and Team Colors ([07:06]–[09:17])

Exploring NFL Crocs, Jibbitz, and which teams’ colors make for “ugly shoes.” Tom especially rails against Browns’ orange and brown color scheme.

"The Browns famously have the clean helmet for now, which is at least the one tradition they've left there."
— Tom Griswold, [11:12]

4. Language Evolves: New Slang & Modern Words ([17:04]–[24:27])

Fun with New Dictionary Entries: The crew explores new additions like “mouse jiggler” (device/software that simulates computer activity to appear busy), “trad wife,” “delulu,” “frankenshoe,” and “snackle box.”

"Mouse jiggler—so if someone's monitoring you, it moves your mouse around."
— Tom Griswold, [18:02]
Laughter Over “Naked Quitting”: Quitting a job without another lined up; several hosts share their own “naked quitting” tales.
Snackle Box: Tackle box repurposed for snacks at events.

"It's a tackle box, but full of meats and cheeses, nuts and..."
— Josh Arnold, [23:23]

Insights:

The cast enjoys mocking and demystifying trendy terminology, often connecting it back to their life and work experiences.

5. Home Security Ad Reads and Tangents ([13:41], [112:48])

Tom blends ad reads (e.g., for SimpliSafe) with stories of the team’s real-life experience using the products, incorporating jokes and gentle ribbing.

"Chick currently has 11 cameras, which I believe is the record for our system and for all of us here."
— Tom Griswold, [14:09]
Repeats the ad during the show in characteristic BOB & TOM tongue-in-cheek fashion.

6. Trending Food and Drink: Beer ‘Teenies’ & Pickle PBRs ([78:11]–[82:27])

Midwest Martini/Beer Teeny: Beer garnished with olives or pickle spear.

"I had one over the weekend. It's called Spear and a Beer, and it's a PBR with a pickle spear dropped in it."
— Jess Hooker, [79:07]
Discussion of martinis, olives, and anecdotes about serving drinks that don’t survive the trek to the table.
The cast riffs on “odd” culinary inventions, recalling their youth and lamenting modern marketing (“health-washing,” “fridge-scaping”).

7. News Oddities: Guinness Records & Science ([137:01]–[142:14])

Roller Coaster World Record: Man rides 55 roller coasters in 7 days.

"I did a little homework. You could get this record fairly easily because within six hours... there are 70 major roller coasters."
— Tom Griswold, [137:56]
Seabirds Poop Science ([129:44]–[132:45]): Birds relieve themselves only in flight; prompts a Pat Godwin parody, “Crap Like a Seagull”.

"I want to crap like a seagull... only in the air, crap like a seagull and all the cars down there."
— Pat Godwin (song), [132:07]
Uranus Pronunciation Debate ([126:25]–[129:39]): The proper way to say the planet’s name — Uranus or Uranus — offered with laborious childish delight.

8. Music & Pop Culture: Album Covers & Anhedonia ([63:44], [90:27])

Paying tribute to stuntman Ronnie Rondell, who was set on fire for Pink Floyd’s “Wish You Were Here” album cover.

"He was lit on fire about 15 times..."
— Pat Godwin, [64:31]
Tom shares about people with "musical anhedonia": scientifically unable to derive emotional pleasure from music.
Frequent forays into classic rock, trivia (e.g., Eric Clapton’s shortest solo), and live-performance stories.

9. Haircut Anxiety: The Male Experience ([16:59], [107:26])

The show pokes fun at a survey about men’s stress over requesting new hairstyles:

"One in five reports feeling nervous asking their stylist or barber for a new hairstyle."
— Christy Lee, [107:26]
Tales of bad self-haircuts, loyalty to stylists, and the psychological implications of being touched or confiding in hairdressers.

"She told me... Would you please do my hair [if I die]? And she did it."
— Tom Griswold, [109:07]

10. Odd News: Radioactive Shrimp, Movie Cars, and Pokémon Crime ([143:03]–[146:00])

Radioactive Shrimp Recall: FDA warns against contaminated Walmart shrimp imported from Indonesia. The team jokes about superpowers from “irradiated shrimp.”
Movie Car Museum Auction ([146:43]): Team shares which classic cars they’d want; lots of nostalgia for pop-culture vehicles.
Pokémon Cards Fraud: A corporate employee bought $140,000 of Pokémon and gaming cards with company credit cards.

"When he gets to prison, at least he'll lose his virginity... sort of."
— Tom Griswold, [159:39]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On Trad Wives:

"There's nothing less traditional than posting on social media."
— Christy Lee, [22:17]
On Cleveland Browns Crocs:

"Are they like... brown? Like, does it look like you just stepped in manure and are walking around?"
— Josh Arnold, [08:37]
On Quitting Jobs Naked:

"Naked quitting means quitting a job without having another job to go to."
— Tom Griswold, [24:07]
On Science and Birds:

"Researchers strapped backward-facing cameras to the undersides of seabirds and documented more than 200 defecation events."
— Pat Godwin, [129:52]
"I want to crap like a seagull... only in the air..."
— Pat Godwin, [132:07]
On Sexiest Car Choice:

"Oh, yeah, I think everybody wants [the Aston Martin]."
— Tom Griswold, [150:13]
On Classic Rock Lore:

"Can you... Mr. Clapton, thank you for coming to the session, we’re going to need six seconds to play."
— Tom Griswold, [35:58]

Timestamps for Key Segments

[00:51] – “Orange Barrels” Song & Road Construction Riffing
[06:28] – Tom’s Closet: Wardrobe Philosophy
[07:50] – Crocs, Jibbitz, and NFL Merch
[17:04] – Modern Slang: Mouse Jigglers, Snackle Boxes, and More
[23:23] – What Is a Snackle Box?
[63:44] – Pink Floyd “Wish You Were Here” Stuntman Tribute
[78:11] – Beer Teenies, Pickle PBRs, and Midwest Martinis
[82:45] – Drunken Pony News and “Switch to Pop” Parody Song
[107:26] – Haircut Anxiety Survey & Male Grooming Confessions
[129:44] – Seabirds Only Poop While Flying – Comedy Song
[137:01] – Roller Coaster World Record and Midwestern Theme Parks
[143:03] – Radioactive Shrimp Recalled
[146:43] – Movie Car Museum Auction
[159:21] – Pokémon Card Corporate Fraud

The BOB & TOM Show - August 20, 2025

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Summary

The BOB & TOM Show – August 20, 2025

Episode Overview

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Orange Barrels and Traffic Woes ([00:51])

Insights:

2. Studio Banter: Fashion Disasters and Organization ([03:20]–[07:06])

Insights:

3. NFL Crocs, Merch, and Team Colors ([07:06]–[09:17])

4. Language Evolves: New Slang & Modern Words ([17:04]–[24:27])

Insights:

5. Home Security Ad Reads and Tangents ([13:41], [112:48])

6. Trending Food and Drink: Beer ‘Teenies’ & Pickle PBRs ([78:11]–[82:27])

7. News Oddities: Guinness Records & Science ([137:01]–[142:14])

8. Music & Pop Culture: Album Covers & Anhedonia ([63:44], [90:27])

9. Haircut Anxiety: The Male Experience ([16:59], [107:26])

10. Odd News: Radioactive Shrimp, Movie Cars, and Pokémon Crime ([143:03]–[146:00])

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Timestamps for Key Segments

Tone & Show Dynamic

Wrap-Up

Summary

The BOB & TOM Show – August 20, 2025

Episode Overview

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Orange Barrels and Traffic Woes ([00:51])

Insights:

2. Studio Banter: Fashion Disasters and Organization ([03:20]–[07:06])

Insights:

3. NFL Crocs, Merch, and Team Colors ([07:06]–[09:17])

4. Language Evolves: New Slang & Modern Words ([17:04]–[24:27])

Insights:

5. Home Security Ad Reads and Tangents ([13:41], [112:48])

6. Trending Food and Drink: Beer ‘Teenies’ & Pickle PBRs ([78:11]–[82:27])

7. News Oddities: Guinness Records & Science ([137:01]–[142:14])

8. Music & Pop Culture: Album Covers & Anhedonia ([63:44], [90:27])

9. Haircut Anxiety: The Male Experience ([16:59], [107:26])

10. Odd News: Radioactive Shrimp, Movie Cars, and Pokémon Crime ([143:03]–[146:00])

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Timestamps for Key Segments

Tone & Show Dynamic

Wrap-Up