The BOB & TOM Show - August 28, 2025: Episode Summary

Episode Overview

This episode of The BOB & TOM Show blends classic comedy, news, music, sports talk, and irreverent banter. The crew delves into topics like unique names in sports, early-morning routines, the science of spermidine supplements, NASA's “male member” space suit conundrum, and an impromptu cowboy hat fashion show. Regular segments and playful group tangents make it a signature Bob & Tom mix of humor and relatable conversations.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Comedy Records & “Kick Ass Cowbell” Ad Skit

[01:07-03:55]

• Fake commercial for “Kick Ass Cowbell” greatest hits collection, featuring classic rock songs with exaggerated cowbell: “Finally, rock's most underrated instrument steps up front.”
• Banter about “no cows were harmed” except for studio cheeseburgers.

2. Early Morning Routines and Relationships

[04:00-08:58]

• The cast talks about sharing beds with partners, tiptoeing around morning alarms, and the awkwardness of “ships passing” sleep schedules.
• Light-hearted confessions about snoring, bathroom trips at night, and whether anyone ever gets a “good morning” from their significant other.
  • Quote, Tom Griswold, 05:12:
    “I creep around like a cat burglar. And occasionally Kelly will do the zombie walk and walk by me. And if I even go, ‘hi, good morning’, I get nothing.”

3. Great & Weird Sports Names

[10:13–13:56, 19:35–36:14]

• Chick McGee and Tom discuss their annual list of “All Name Teams” from college and pro sports.
• Standouts include:
  • Green Bay’s Turdell Middleton
  • Fair Hooker (NFL)
  • Demon Clowney
  • Memorable Factor
  • Nitro Tuggle
  • Barkevious Mingo
• Tangent on Catholic confirmation names, which inspires jokes about picking names like “Ringo” or “Saint Bernard.”
  • Chick McGee, 12:16:
    “Your favorite name from the NFL is Green Bay Packer running back Turdell Middleton.”
  • Pat Godwin, 13:06:
    “Confirmation—your confirmation name is Marie.”
• Historical throwbacks: Shooty Babitt, Candy Maldonado, Oil Can Boyd, Pickles Dillhoffer, Coco Crisp, etc.
  • Josh Arnold, 22:05:
    "There was a drop off though, wasn't there? You don't see a lot of young dicks."

4. Letters & Listener Mail

[18:09–16:08]

• Fans write in about everything from gorillas’ mating positions to Smokey Bear (“It's really just Smokey Bear, not Smokey the Bear!”).
• One listener shares their daughter's success at women's pro baseball tryouts.

5. Examining the "Smokey Bear" Theme Song Instrument

[40:35–46:19]

• The crew debates what instrument opens Gene Autry’s “Smokey the Bear” (hurdy gurdy, accordion, or steel guitar?).
• Consensus lands on “hurdy gurdy” following some audience research.

6. Daily Habits & The Morning Whack

[65:01–70:00]

• Everybody reveals their first thing in the morning—showering, brushing teeth, checking their phones, or… taking care of “personal business.”
  • Josh Arnold, 65:41:
    “It has been so long since I've had the morning whack.”

7. College Mascots & Live Animals

[142:00–143:07]

• Discussion on college mascots, especially Colorado’s live buffalo “Ralphie” and Texas’s Longhorn “Bevo.”
• Light speculation on logistics and fun of traveling with large animals.

8. NASA’s Space Suit & Astronauts’ "Ego Issues"

[143:08–144:59]

• NASA reportedly had to relabel space suit urination devices from small/medium/large to “Large, Gigantic, and Humongous” because “no astronaut would pick small.”
  • Pat Godwin, 143:35:
    “He explained the attachment to the body was a condom with a hose on the end…and some astronauts apparently refused to accept that they were anything but large.”

9. The Science & Jokes of “Spermidine” Supplements

[107:04–114:28, 116:57–117:38]

• The recurring story: Spermidine (pronounced “spur-muh-deen”) is touted for anti-aging, cognition, and even vaginal muscle tone.
• The team riffs on its name:
  • “Loads of it,” “Jazz hands,” “Do you swallow a lot to get smarter?”
  • Chick McGee, 112:07:
    “You need to strengthen your old vagina. Menopausal issues, desert like conditions…”
  • Ace performs an entire parody song "Country Road" style about “tighten that vagina / we’re all behind ya.”
• They clarify spermidine is found in wheat germ, soy, cheese, etc.—not actual sperm.

10. Viral and Listener Commentary / "Tell Us About This" Segment

[82:14–84:41]

• Josh randomly picks objects off Tom’s desk for him to explain, leading to a box of non-latex condoms leftover from a previous sexpert visit.
  • “Have you ever worn a condom?”
  • “Obviously not—he’s got seven kids now.” (group laughter)

11. Jeff Oskay’s "News We Failed to Mention"

[118:07–121:28]

• Highlights include:
  • Dating shows for virgins
  • Ketchup as medicine
  • Squirrel baseball cards
  • Cottage cheese shortages

12. Special Guest: Al Jackson

[128:48–138:35]

• Wears a cowboy hat, inspires the studio to try on theirs.
• Teaches the term “Gordon Gartrell” (from The Cosby Show—refers to a knockoff, poorly-made fancy shirt).
  • Al Jackson, 134:01:
    “If I showed up with a crazy shirt, as soon as I turn around, Josh would be like, ‘Al’s got that Gordon Gartrell on.’ It’s a real term people use.”

13. Latest News Stories

• Pain-Relief Cannabis Without the "High"
  [149:02–149:46]
  New compound provides cannabis pain relief without getting users high.
  • “So this is the O’Doul’s of weed?”
• Kentucky Seniors Saved from Hot Tub
  [147:22–148:49]
  Two elderly women rescued after becoming hypothermic, unable to escape the spa.
  • “They go in wrinkled and they come out poached.”
• Killer Whale "Stimulation" Dilemma
  [162:19–163:32]
  Trainers in France manually stimulate a captive male orca to prevent inbreeding with his mother.
  • “There’s a technique…one trainer holds a flipper, the other stimulates the whale…”

14. Tech and Mascot Innovations

• Robot Rabbits Combat Python Infestation
  [150:47–154:07]
  University of Florida deploys 40 solar-powered robot marsh rabbits to help catch invasive Burmese pythons.
  • "Hair-raising" discussion of robotic rabbits and pop culture battery jokes.

15. End-of-Show Banter

• A playful argument about the use of batteries, pizza box storage, and Tom’s need to keep his own box of Kleenex.
• Final apologies for the show's content:
  • “We'd like to apologize for today's show, but thanks for listening.”

Notable Quotes & Moments (w/ Timestamps)

• On great sports names:
  “My favorite name from the NFL is Turdell Middleton.” – Chick McGee, [12:16]
• On morning routines:
  “I creep around like a cat burglar…and if I even go, ‘hi, good morning’, I get nothing.” – Tom Griswold, [05:12]
• On alarm clock PTSD:
  “It scares me, yes…I hate when you’re listening to something and there’s a siren and you think it’s behind you…” – Tom Griswold, [08:56–09:12]
• On NASA suit sizing:
  “The attachment to the body was a condom with a hose…and some astronauts apparently refused to accept that they were anything but large.” – Pat Godwin, [143:35]
• On spermidine:
  “Loads of it.” – Christy Lee, [74:49] “So if you swallow a lot of spermidine, it makes you smarter?” – Tom Griswold, [117:15]
• On Smokey Bear:
  “He calls him Smokey. It's really Smokey Bear.” – Tom Griswold, [43:31]
• On the benefits of therapy:
  “There’s more bad information out there on TikTok…but with BetterHelp, you can actually talk with professionals…” – Tom Griswold, [34:19]
• On music trivia:
  “You know who Archie Leach is? Cary Grant.” – Tom Griswold/Josh Arnold, [128:17]
• On wearing a cowboy hat:
  “I’m entering a new phase in my life, Tom. I wear this joint every day. It’s comfortable and it’s a vibe.” – Al Jackson, [129:08]
• On poorly made shirts:
  “As soon as I turn around, Josh would be like, ‘Al’s got that Gordon Gartrell on’. It's a real term people use.” – Al Jackson, [134:44]

Episode Structure

• Opening: Skits, fake commercials, and the usual “getting started” banter.
• Morning routine roundtable: How each cast member starts their day.
• Recurring sports name theme: Naturally woven throughout the show.
• Deep dives:
  • Early morning couple dynamics
  • Famous confirmation names
  • Debate about instruments in “Smokey the Bear”
  • “Tell Us About This” and “Failed to Mention News”
• Guest: Al Jackson
• Topical news: NASA, spermidine, animal mascots.
• Listener mail and call-ins: Interactive, comedic responses.
• Wrap-up: Chaos, apologies, and last round of jokes.

Summary Flow and Tone

As always, the show is rhythmically paced between playful roasting, running jokes, and digressive conversations on news and pop culture. Banter is lively, quick, and sometimes juvenile (see spermidine-giggles), but keeps a “friends hanging out” atmosphere. The group’s chemistry shines in unscripted, wandering discussions and mockery of both each other and the world at large.

For listeners new and old:
This episode highlights what keeps fans tuning in—quick wit, topical takes, and the uniquely silly-yet-smart Bob & Tom approach to, well, just about everything.

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