The BOB & TOM Show Free Podcast

Episode: December 11, 2025

Episode Overview

On this lively December morning, the BOB & TOM crew blend their signature comedy, spontaneous banter, sports updates, musical performances, and offbeat news stories. This episode stands out with its home maintenance war stories, sports talk centered around Philip Rivers’ potential NFL return at age 44, irreverent Christmas music debates (including the notorious “Dominic the Donkey”), comic mail, and in-studio visits from comedians Brent Terhune and Al Jackson. Memorable listener letters, odd news stories, and playful ribbing round out this festive, anything-goes episode.

Key Discussion Points & Segments

1. Show Open & Holiday Musical Hijinks

[01:30 – 04:10]

• The crew opens with a raucous musical number, “It’s Christmas, Let’s Have Sex,” performed in-studio by the talent and friends, setting a cheeky tone for the episode.
• Light banter about music, inside jokes, and immediate transition to the show’s main roster in the studio.

2. Technical Glitches and Mundane Triumphs

[04:45 – 07:25]

• Tom recounts a dramatic computer meltdown at home, which erased his previous day’s prep work. Despite this, he’s in an unusually upbeat mood.

• Chick takes pride in relighting his hot water heater’s pilot light after a self-taught YouTube tutorial, sparking a roundtable of home maintenance stories.

  • Memorable Quote:
    “I never felt more alive in my life. It was amazing.” — Chick McGee on relighting the pilot, [07:25]

• Discussion on finding esoteric solutions to household problems via YouTube, including counterintuitive fixes (“removing the cup holder with a safety pin” to put a British car in neutral).

3. Technology Mishaps & News ‘Mashup’ Blunders

[10:07 – 12:51]

• Tom describes how his show prep computer files accidentally merged two separate stories: a Florida gator wrangling and a kid with a phone charger incident, creating the absurd headline:
  “Sheriff's deputies in Florida wrangled a giant charger from a teen's bladder...” ([11:42])
• Laughter ensues over the surreal Frankenstein story.

4. Listener Letters & Comedic Responses

[18:37 – 23:35]

• Chick reads audience messages—one about being hit by a penguin at the zoo, another applauding the show’s recent discovery of the Christmas novelty tune “Dominic the Donkey.”
  • Listeners are split: some delighted to hear “Dominic,” others traumatized by its annual recurrence.

5. Christmas Song Controversies

[23:45 – 27:36]

• “Dominic the Donkey” divides the room and audience: the crew debates its place on “most annoying Christmas songs” lists, alongside Paul McCartney’s “Wonderful Christmastime” and Elton John’s “Step Into Christmas.”
  • Quote:
    “To me it’s like Nickelback. It’s fashionable to dislike it.” — Tom Griswold on “Wonderful Christmastime,” [27:07]

6. Sloppy Joe Innovations & Comfort Food

[29:13 – 31:18]

• Segment on comfort food grows, as listeners share creative twists: grilled cheese sloppy joes, compound butters, and manwich nostalgia.
• Light-hearted debate about misleading marketing on canned Sloppy Joe sauce.

7. Sports Tumult & Breaking News

[32:05 – 41:41]

• Running jokes about the “breaking sports” sound effect.
• Sports news highlights:
  • Michigan’s head coach opening due to legal/ethical woes.
  • Colts signing veteran QB Philip Rivers to the practice squad: anticipation and skepticism swirl over Rivers’ possible play.
  • Quote:
    “Nobody gets rid of the ball faster, I’ll tell you that.” — Chick, [32:40]

8. Audience Q&A: Penguins, Christmas Carol Discourse, and Odd Traditions

[41:44 – 44:12]

• The gang examines the logistics of penguin ownership, birthday parties, and kids’ misperceptions about animal size.
• More “Dominic the Donkey” tributes and groans surface.

9. Calls & Life Lessons: Walkie Talkie Protocol

[55:41 – 57:36]

• Letters from military veterans correcting Tom’s mis-teachings to his daughters (“Over and Out” vs. just “Over” or “Out”).
  • Quote:
    “Over and out is an oxymoron. Rory, 23 year retired army veteran, tells me...” — Josh Arnold reading a letter, [56:28]

10. Studio Guests: Brent Terhune & Al Jackson Join the Fun

[87:39 – 119:05]

• In-studio guest Brent Terhune riffs on his performing on “Comics Unleashed,” saloon doors at home, and the joys of living near noisy neighbor dogs.

  • Quote:
    “You can pretend you’re in the Wild West or the back room at a video store.” — Brent on saloon doors, [93:35]

• Al Jackson joins by video, offering sharp, hilarious sports takes and a great story on rupturing his Achilles, tying into current athlete injuries.

  • Quote:
    “We’re from the era of cold calling at the bar.” — Al Jackson, [141:05]

11. Odd News Digest: The Absurd & the Bizarre

[103:02 – 113:47]

• Florida man claims to have been “teleported” into a stolen BMW, “rescued from aliens.”
• Story of a French HR manager allegedly dosing women with diuretics for his amusement.
• News of a 16-year-old inserting a phone charger in his urethra (yes, really), sparking a tangent about “sounding” and weird things people discover on YouTube.

12. More Sports Picks: Al Jackson vs. Chick McGee

[159:29 – 164:43]

• Al and Chick go head-to-head making NFL picks—bills vs. patriots, Broncos vs. Packers, Rams vs. Lions, and Browns vs. Bears—with in-depth comedic analysis and hyperbole.
  • Quote:
    “The Lions are getting six. Jared Goff has the agility of an older woman getting up from break...” — Al Jackson, [163:07]

13. Word of the Week: Slang School

[164:47 – 166:29]

• Al challenges Tom to define and use “finna” — contemporary slang for “fixin’ to” or “about to.”
  • Quote:
    “I’m finna hit the head...” — Tom, attempting the phrase, [166:31]

14. Bonus Christmas Miracle Guest: Jamie Lissow

[144:03 – 155:52]

• Comedian Jamie Lissow calls in from Kansas City for a “Christmas miracle guest” hit, tells stories about his doctor wife and facials, and riffs on travel, gifts, and minimalist marital happiness.

Notable, Memorable Quotes & Moments (w/ Timestamps)

• “I went down, click, 1, 2, 3, and then it went whoosh. I never felt more alive in my life.” — Chick McGee on DIY repairs ([07:25])
• “Sheriff's deputies in Florida wrangled a giant charger from a teen's bladder ...” ([11:42]) — Tom’s computer-meld headline
• “To me it’s like Nickelback. It’s one of those things everyone ... it’s fashionable to dislike it.” — Tom on McCartney’s infamous holiday song ([27:07])
• “Over and out is an oxymoron...” — Letter from retired Army vet Rory ([56:28])
• “She leans in and then goes, ‘That could be skin cancer.’” — Jamie Lissow on his doctor wife ([148:52])
• “The Lions ... Jared Goff has the agility of an older woman getting up to go back from break to her desk.” — Al Jackson [163:07]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Show Open & Song: 01:30 – 04:10
• Home Maintenance Stories: 04:45 – 07:25
• Comedy Tech Failures: 10:07 – 12:51
• Listener Letters: 18:37 – 23:35
• Christmas Song Debates: 23:45 – 27:36
• Sloppy Joes Thread: 29:13 – 31:18
• Sports News: 32:05 – 41:41
• Penguin & Animal Stories: 41:44 – 44:12
• Walkie Talkie Protocol: 55:41 – 57:36
• Brent Terhune Interview: 87:39 – 119:05
• Al Jackson Interview: 133:23 – 141:44
• Jamie Lissow Guest Segment: 144:03 – 155:52
• NFL Picks (Al vs. Chick): 159:29 – 164:43
• Word of the Week: 164:47 – 166:29

Tone & Language

• The show maintains its signature blended sarcasm, dad-joke humor, and quick-fire banter.
• Hosts never shy from irreverence, warmly mocking each other, guests, annoying Christmas songs, and everything in between.
• Listeners and comic guests are roped in as part of the inside-joke community.

For New Listeners

• This episode is quintessential BOB & TOM: chaotic, hilarious, and meandering across topics.
• It’s accessible—even if you missed recent shows—because the comedy and off-kilter news stand alone.
• Sports fans will enjoy the real, if unserious, football talk; pop culture aficionados get oddball music discussions, and everyone gets a generous helping of “I can’t believe they just said that” moments.

Summary by Section

Opening Music & Banter

• Wild original Christmas song leads to a jocular, relaxed show launch.
• Each regular cast member takes turns with banter and light jibes.

Home Repair & Accomplishments

• The team shares mundane victories (fixing water heaters, cleaning basements), feeding into comedy about YouTube DIY tutorials.
• Tom’s tech woes segue into how even seasoned pros can lose material.

Listener Interaction

• Funny, sometimes absurd listener letters spark improv jokes—like being hit by a penguin or having a running feud with obscure Christmas songs.

"Dominic the Donkey" Discourse

• The crew debates the value and history of the divisive holiday tune; some share fondness, others loathing.
• Listener emails flood in with playful “thanks a lot” or “my kid loves it” stories.

Comfort Food Stories

• Audacious Sloppy Joe modifications from listeners—grilled cheese with compound butter—tickle the team.

Sports and Breaking News

• Chick and Tom riff through the latest sports mishaps: a coach in prison, Philip Rivers pulling a mid-40s comeback, and possible NFL practice squad drama.
• Al Jackson later provides a humor-packed sports talk segment.

Walkie Talkie Etiquette

• Readers set Tom straight on radio protocol ("Over" means keep talking; "Out" is the final sign-off) with friendly, good-natured correction.

Guests in Studio & On Video

• Brent Terhune delivers bits about cats, home décor (saloon doors <3), and bad neighbors, complemented by improvised riffs with the rest.
• Al Jackson’s sharp sports analysis and relationship humor gives depth to the show.

Odd News & Not-Safe-for-Breakfast Content

• Florida man blames teleportation by aliens for car theft.
• French HR manager’s bizarre “diuretic coffee” pranks spark incredulity.
• Teen’s ill-fated “sounding” adventure is both horrifying and morbidly hilarious for the panel.

Al vs. Chick NFL Picks Duel

• Al Jackson and Chick face off NFL-style, with over-the-top, comedic justification for their choices.

Slang School

• Al puts Tom through a modern slang pop quiz, educating on “finna” (= “fixin’ to”).

Jamie Lissow “Christmas Miracle” Guest Segment

• Jamie shares laughs and marital jokes, travels, facial mishaps, and hilarious anecdotes about gift giving and his physician wife.

Final Thoughts

If you want a little irreverence, some friendly sports debate, odd headline news, and the chaotic energy of a morning show that could talk about anything, this episode exemplifies the BOB & TOM spirit. Come for the laughs, stay for the arguments over Christmas music and the unfiltered everyday comedy.

Highlights to Catch:

• Chick’s “I never felt more alive” home repair saga ([07:25])
• Absurd news story mashup: alligator vs. phone charger ([11:42])
• Brent Terhune and Al Jackson’s guest appearances ([87:39] and [133:23])
• Christmas song argument: “Dominic the Donkey” ([23:45+])
• Jamie Lissow’s marital/facial comedy ([144:03])

For more, listen to the show or catch bonus clips/interviews via Bob & Tom’s social media.