The BOB & TOM Show – December 15, 2025
Episode Overview
This episode of The BOB & TOM Show delivers its signature brand of high-energy morning comedy, topical banter, absurd stories, and heartland sports talk. Featuring the regular cast—Tom Griswold, Bob Kevoian, Chick McGee, Christy Lee, Josh Arnold, Ace Cosby, plus visits from Jeff Foxworthy and Jess Hooker—the episode bounces rapidly between holiday hijinks, sports, pop culture, and listener mail, punctuated by recurring jokes, running gags, and the group’s offbeat warmth.
Special segments include a surprise visit from Jeff Foxworthy, a wild exploration of bizarre holiday gift ideas (including X-rated charcuterie boards and sex robots), and heartfelt asides on friendship and comedy legacy. If you haven't listened, think of this episode as an all-you-can-eat buffet of Christmas fun and contemporary commentary, occasionally veering into outrageous (and sometimes questionable) territory, true to the show's longstanding irreverent spirit.
Key Segments & Discussion Topics
1. Opening Holiday Bits & Comedy Parody
[01:28–03:59]
- A hilarious “12 Days of Christmas” redneck parody led by Donny Baker (Bob Kevoian), with lyrics taking a turn for the absurd (e.g., “five STDs,” “four different hubcaps,” “a stripper pole next to the TV”).
- Banter about odd holiday gifts and Donny's lifestyle, with Christy Lee, Tom Griswold, and Josh Arnold riffing on autographs from Ronda Rousey, layaway, and colored-in tattoos.
- Memorable Moment:
- Josh Arnold (03:07): “Why do you waste money on tattoos when the hickeys are free, baby?”
- Memorable Moment:
2. Sports Weekend Recap & NFL Injuries
[04:42–07:12, 66:38–74:45]
- Recap of weekend NFL games, highlighting the Bengals’ loss to the Ravens, the near-upset by Colts, and devastating injuries to Patrick Mahomes and Micah Parsons (torn ACLs).
- Bob Kevoian (06:03): “Patrick Mahomes out for the rest of the season, if not first half of next season with a torn ACL.”
- Discussion of Gardner Minshew stepping in as Chiefs’ QB, Tom’s fangirling, and a musical bit (parody song) sung by Pat Godwin, Tom, and crew:
- Song Lyric (69:03):
- “The Chiefs season went to hell / Mahomes tore his ACL / We’re gonna miss you…”
- Chorus: “Gardner Minshew!”
- Song Lyric (69:03):
- Side conversations about weird playoff outcomes, clock management, and Chick’s betting luck:
- Chick McGee (121:54): “90 and 105... it stinks on ice.”
3. Pop Culture & Concert Announcements (Star Wars, Calendar Habits)
[09:07–12:33]
- Tom Griswold grouses about the trend of concerts, movies (like Star Wars 50th anniversary re-release in 2027), being announced years ahead.
- Tom Griswold (10:32): “I’m not looking jotting anything down for 2027 right now.”
- Fun riffs about calendar avoidance and TV Guide nostalgia.
4. Surprise Christmas Guest: Jeff Foxworthy
[141:32–157:57]
- [141:42] Live video call with Jeff Foxworthy, who shares:
- Backstage stories about his classic comedy look, mustache history, and early days (“wrestling shoes, thrift store jackets, skinny ties”).
- His “eclectic” baseball collection—signed by comedians, musicians, and politicians.
- Foxworthy (148:06): “Yeah, well, but they're weird. They're not baseball players... [I've got] George Carlin, Richard Pryor, Johnny Carson, all on a baseball.”
- Hunting plans, reflecting on comedy as a relay baton, and watching newer comics like John Mulaney (“He was fabulous”).
- Heartfelt thanks to Bob & Tom for supporting standup:
- Jeff Foxworthy (157:19): “Let me tell you, I...say yes [to this show] because you guys have been the foremost promoters of stand up comedy.”
5. Bizarre Gift Ideas: X-Rated Charcuterie Boards & Sex Robots
[41:43–48:37, 129:18–133:32]
- Christy Lee covers a story about Cock-tuterie boards—phallus-shaped wood cutting boards for charcuterie, popular at bachelorette and gay parties.
- Hilarious speculation about who buys them, with descriptions (“grower” vs. “shower” 24” sizes, separated “nuts” bowls).
- Tom Griswold (41:44): “Is this for including the balls for like bachelorette parties or is it a gay thing—who'd want this?”
- Later, the team discusses high-end sex robots that can be modeled to look like a deceased spouse:
- Christy Lee (129:23): “True Companion’s robot called Roxy has proven to be quite popular with bereaved men who want a doll resembling their dead wives.”
- Spiraling riff on celebrity sex dolls and the unsettling idea of personality customization with AI.
- Josh Arnold (131:17): “So I don't know if this is good or bad, helping someone grieve. I'll take bad!”
6. Listener Mail Bag: Monkey Trainers, Dogs, & Childhood Shoplifting
[20:27–31:29, 108:07–110:17]
- Nostalgia over a show moment featuring a trained capuchin monkey and the way animals appear in TV ads.
- Numerous sentimental and funny fan notes about watching/listening rituals, pets reacting to the show, splinters and childhood injuries, and old banking stories.
- Discussion on childhood shoplifting—nearly everyone admits to it!
- Christy Lee (108:31): “Yeah, Ben Franklin... I had a couple lip glosses or two.”
7. Mr. Potato Head: TV History & Retro Toys
[111:49–116:29]
- Christy Lee shares that Mr. Potato Head was the first toy ever advertised on TV, with original sets consisting only of facial pieces (kids furnished their own potatoes).
- Audio clips from the 1952 commercial played:
- “See, Mr. Potato Head has a car and boat trailer... and there's a car and shopping trailer for his wife, Mrs. Potato Head...”
- Audio clips from the 1952 commercial played:
- Tangent on the evolution from real potatoes to plastic bodies (with a butt hatch for storing features), and the recent “gender-neutral” rebranding (now just “Potato Head”).
- Tom Griswold (116:06): “It’s no longer called Mr. Potato Head. It’s just Potato Head, which I don’t know why...”
8. Potato Life Hacks & Viral Myths
[122:28–126:20]
- Christy Lee debunks the viral tip that rubbing a potato on your windshield will prevent frost—conclusion: it just makes a worse mess.
- Christy (122:53): “While it will help delay the formation of ice, it won’t fully prevent it, and [the film] can be more difficult to get off your windshield than the ice itself.”
9. News & Culture Bits: AI Toys Gone Rogue & More
[136:18–137:42]
- Christy Lee reports on AI-powered toys “saying inappropriate things to children”—giving directions on lighting matches and sharpening knives, with some toys parroting Chinese Communist Party lines.
- Christy Lee (137:35): “There are privacy concerns as some toys can collect children's conversation data...”
10. Holiday, Food, and Misc. Banter
- Debates on best bread types (rye, sourdough, croissants).
- Snoop Dogg named honorary coach for Team USA Olympic delegation, which leads to jokes about marijuana terminology, blunts vs. spliffs:
- Josh Arnold (91:57): “A spliff combines both cannabis and tobacco in a single rolling paper. A blunt is rolled with only cannabis...”
- Chat about oddball money tips (Coinstar, bitcoin, paying with cash vs. card), and Chick’s failed attempts at using Siri (“she’s giving you the business right now”).
11. Weird World: Belarus Balloon Cigs and Guinness Records
- [163:55–165:45]: Story on smugglers sending illegal cigarettes into Lithuania from Belarus using hundreds of mini hot air balloons, causing airport closures.
- Christy Lee (164:46): “Officials recovered 11 balloons carrying nearly 18,000 packs of cigarettes on one haul...affecting roughly 51,000 travelers.”
- Largest knitted diorama record (a wooly map of Ireland), wedding proposals with baseballs, and world record for most couples under mistletoe ([52:25–54:45]).
Notable Quotes & Moments (with Timestamps)
Holiday Parodies and Banter
- Bob Kevoian (02:30): “Scream it. Four different hubcaps, three pairs of Zubas, two Woof T shirts, and a stripper pole next to the TV.”
- Josh Arnold (03:07): “Why do you waste money on tattoos when the hickeys are free, baby?”
Sports & NFL talk
- Tom Griswold (06:17): “Everyone I know was informing me that Gardner Minshew, my favorite player in the NFL, was quarterbacking the Chiefs.”
- Gardner Minshew Song (69:03–69:34):
- “Bust his knee getting sacked / but looky here, welcome back, it’s Gardner Minshew…”
Surreal News & Gifts
- Tom Griswold (13:14): “Coming up, we have some...sex dolls designed to look like your dead ex. Just in time for Christmas.”
- Josh Arnold (41:44): “X-rated charcuterie...I think this is for bachelorette parties and gay parties.”
- Christy Lee (129:23): “True Companion’s robot called Roxy has proven to be quite popular with bereaved men who want a doll resembling their dead wives.”
Jeff Foxworthy Interview Highlights
- Jeff Foxworthy (148:06): “...one section is all comedians—Milton Berle and George Carlin, Richard Pryor, Johnny Carson—all on a baseball.”
- Foxworthy (147:59): “I realized I got into this in the beginning because I was a fan of comedy...this is like a relay...fun for me to be able to go, this is in great shape. What’s coming behind me is fabulous.”
- Foxworthy (155:41): “One time I got invited to perform for [President George W.]...I said, in your average workday, you’re trying to stimulate the economy while at the same time prevent terrorism...my average workday, I’m sitting in my office going, ‘what rhymes with fart?’”
Misc/Absurdity
- Tom Griswold (14:49): “Like those heated vests, and the really good [sex dolls], it’s a USB-C...”
- Chick McGee (82:31): “I've got a huge gap in my hearing—wearing headphones all these years.”
- Tom Griswold (164:21): “These are the kinds of balloons they fill with helium and they float across the border. They’re not shoving cartons of cigarettes into balloons and keistering them...”
- Josh Arnold (94:05): “My grandmother used to deal...no, no mention of size.” (in a marijuana terminology debate)
Episode Timeline Key Moments
| Timestamp | Segment/Event | |-----------------|------------------------------------------------------| | 01:28-03:59 | Donny Baker's “12 Days of Christmas” parody | | 04:42-07:12 | NFL Recap – Mahomes’ injury, Gardner Minshew | | 09:07-12:33 | Star Wars re-release & Tom’s calendar avoidance | | 13:14–15:43 | Sex dolls that resemble deceased loved ones | | 20:27–31:29 | Listener mail: monkey trainer, animals, splinters | | 41:43–48:37 | NSFW charcuterie boards business in Toronto | | 52:25–54:45 | World record: couples kissing under mistletoe | | 66:38–74:45 | More NFL injury wrap, sportscast lampooning | | 111:49–116:29 | Mr. Potato Head: retro commercials, toy history | | 122:28–126:20 | Potato life hacks debunked (frosted windshields) | | 129:18–133:32 | Sex robots and celebrity customization debate | | 141:32–157:57 | Surprise Jeff Foxworthy interview | | 163:55–165:45 | Belarus balloon cigarette smuggling story |
Recurring Gags and Tone
- Playful Roasting: Cast members constantly jab at one another’s sports knowledge, lifestyle habits, and regional quirks.
- Derailment: Many stories self-consciously spin out of control, with the team joking about never sticking to the topic.
- Tom Griswold (30:31): "...we have ADD and have touched on at least six subjects on this, and I haven't even read the final part of this letter."
- Running Gags: Obsessions with potato-based stories, bizarre holiday gift suggestions, Snoop Dogg impersonations, and innuendo-packed riffs about food and sex robots.
- “US Dollars!”—Bob and Josh’s new running joke after reading off Canadian prices.
If You Missed the Episode...
You missed:
- A side-splitting, irreverent holiday romp with music, wild news, and football rants.
- A touching interview with Jeff Foxworthy about comedy and baseball.
- Pithy, slightly inappropriate discussions of sex robots, AI, and viral potato hacks.
- Some truly strange holiday gift ideas you won’t find in any department store.
Recommended Segments:
- [141:42]–[157:57] If you listen to one thing, check out the Jeff Foxworthy segment for stories about comedy, collectibles, and the kindness of comics.
If you love Christmas chaos, offbeat Americana, and don’t mind occasionally groaning at a dad joke gone too far, this episode is for you.
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