The BOB & TOM Show – December 22, 2025
A comprehensive summary of the episode’s main discussions, highlights, and comedic moments, including relevant timestamps and speaker attributions.
Episode Overview
This holiday-themed episode of The BOB & TOM Show blends the show’s signature comedy, offbeat news, and personal stories, all with a heavy dose of Christmas spirit and nostalgia. The cast reminisces about Christmas traditions, debates over classic versus contemporary holiday songs and movies, shares tales of unusual gifts and awkward family moments, and brings in comedic and musical guests to add to the festivities.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Holiday Song Parodies and Opening Banter
- [01:15–04:25] The show opens with Bob (Bob Kevoian) and Chick (Chick McGee) performing a tongue-in-cheek Christmas ballad, "Kiss My Ass Goodbye," recounting a holiday marital mishap with characteristic irreverence. The tone is playful and cheeky, setting a comic foundation for the rest of the episode.
- Notable Quote:
Bob Kevoian, [02:11]: "Let’s stand under the mistletoe and you can kiss my ass goodbye."
- Notable Quote:
2. Office Holiday Party & The Smoking Pastor
- [05:20–06:18] The crew thanks each other for a recent Christmas party BBQ, joking about the “Smoking Pastor” being a barbecue expert rather than “smoking” in the literal sense.
- Notable Quote:
Bob Kevoian, [05:37]: "Smoking as in barbecuing, not standing outside smoking cigarettes."
- Notable Quote:
3. Smoking, Presidents, and Vice Stories
- [06:08–08:37] The panel riffs on U.S. presidents’ habits (Obama’s rumored smoking, Trump’s love for McDonald's, and Clinton’s cigars), leading to a humorous take on politicians’ vices and how the public perceives them differently nowadays.
4. Christmas Tree Catastrophes, Cheese Recall, and Flatulence Science
- [09:19–13:17]
- Christy shares a story about preserving family tradition with labeled ornaments and debates giving them to her daughters.
- The group discusses a viral cat-proof Christmas tree, segues to a serious note about a shredded cheese recall due to metal fragments, and then pivots to a comical (fake) scientific study linking flatulence with Alzheimer’s.
- Notable Quote:
Bob Kevoian, [12:21]: "Speaking of cheese, we have more science about cutting... the relationship between flatulence and Alzheimer's."
5. Christmas Movies & "Baby, It’s Cold Outside" Controversy
- [13:17–14:07]
- News of a WNBA player shutting down a sexist pundit is teased.
- Tom updates the audience on lingering debates around the song "Baby, It’s Cold Outside," poking fun at perpetual controversies.
6. Decorating the Christmas Tree with Kids
- [15:47–22:22]
- In a nostalgic segment, the cast shares stories about letting children decorate the tree, only to quietly “fix” the ornaments later for aesthetic symmetry.
- Discussions include real vs artificial trees and the comedic frustrations of transporting and setting up Christmas decorations.
- Notable Quote:
Josh Arnold, [17:05]: “We let the kids decorate the tree... and then, after they leave, we spend an hour redecorating it.”
7. Gift-Giving, Appearance, and Dumb Christmas Songs
- [23:02–24:30]
- Fan mail prompts a discussion of Jeff Oskay's new haircut and how perceptions change.
- The crew plays and debates the “Dollar Store Christmas” song—some love the 90s slacker vibe, some pan the lyrics.
8. Unusual News: Toy Counterfeits, Escargot Theft, and Edible Luxury
- [26:03–29:25]
- Christy covers the seizure of counterfeit toys at customs and a massive French escargot heist.
- The group discusses eating snails (escargot) and the subjective appeal of “fancy” foods like caviar.
9. The Cost of "The Twelve Days of Christmas" & Christmas Music Preferences
- [31:43–36:46]
- A comedy bit breaks down the logistics and expense of gifting 184 birds, lords, maids, and showbiz people.
- Classic versus modern Christmas music is debated, with special attention given to polarizing selections like Paul McCartney's “Wonderful Christmastime.”
10. Chairs, Cars, and Quirky Home Rituals
- [44:09–52:57]
- The crew teases Tom (Bob Kevoian) about not owning a personal "Dad Chair," a male rite of passage, and shares stories of messy cars, car wash rituals, and being neat freaks.
11. Thanksgiving Sides, Food Nostalgia, and Disney Turkey Legs
- [53:37–56:53]
- A ranked survey of hated Thanksgiving sides: candied yams, cranberry sauce, and green bean casserole.
- Chick reminisces about birthdays near Thanksgiving and the oddity of eating turkey legs at Disney.
12. Medication Side Effects, Comedic Guests, and ADD
- [64:02–69:54]
- Guest Scott Henry discusses getting diagnosed with ADD, the wild side-effect disclaimers on medication, and riffs on the pharmaceutical industry.
13. More Gamer Gadgets, Technology, and Radio Woes
- [70:34–74:41]
- The cast jokes about “HD” branding on everything, including flashlights and the constant difficulty of operating radio equipment and digital music systems (“I just want to destroy this computer!”).
14. Christmas Trees, Macy's Parade, and Horse Mishaps
- [85:13–90:36]
- There’s a detour into animal news: a record-setting tiny horse and dancers in the Macy’s Parade performing through horse manure. The panel is deliciously appalled.
- Notable Quote:
Bob Kevoian, [88:57]: “Glad it wasn’t the Rockettes... Just flinging into the crowd.”
15. More Gift Nostalgia and Dangerous Toys
- [127:12–133:54]
- The nostalgia continues around dangerous toys from past decades: vacuum forms, Creepy Crawlers, Easy-Bake Ovens, and chemistry kits. The cast compares then vs. now in terms of childhood safety.
16. What People Really Want for Christmas
- [108:39–113:08]
- Survey reveals most Americans prefer cash as a holiday gift ($600 average), which shocks and amuses the crew.
- Notable Quote:
Josh Arnold, [110:39]: "If one of my little nieces said, '$600 cash', I would laugh so hard."
17. Christmas Songs & Pat Godwin’s New Parody
- [73:39–76:56]
- Pat debuts a new Christmas song about a thin Santa on Ozempic, poking fun at GLP-1 medication trends making even Santa skinny.
18. Christmas Movies: Endless Debates
- [80:19–83:56]
- The Die Hard-as-Christmas-movie argument resurfaces. Home Alone and Love Actually land at the top of the British poll, with Elf and Christmas Vacation also debated.
19. Musical Guest: Edwin McCain
- [140:25–157:11]
- Edwin McCain discusses his "Funky Christmas" album, infamous for being snubbed by labels but beloved by him for that very reason.
20. Mr. Magoo’s Christmas – Tom’s Obsession
- [161:43–165:20]
- The episode ends with Tom earnestly defending his love of “Mr. Magoo’s Christmas Carol,” to the groans of his colleagues.
- Notable Quote:
Bob Kevoian, [161:43]: "I am a huge fan... Mr. Magoo’s Christmas has got great music!"
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
-
Joke Song Openers:
“Let’s stand under the mistletoe and you can kiss my ass goodbye.” – Bob Kevoian, [02:11] -
On Office Christmas Parties:
“Smoking as in barbecuing, not standing outside smoking cigarettes.” – Bob Kevoian, [05:37] -
Decorating Disasters:
“We let the kids decorate the tree... and then, after they leave, we spend an hour redecorating it.” – Josh Arnold, [17:05] -
Thanksgiving Sides Debate:
“Candied yams... number one worst side.” – Bob Kevoian, [55:36] -
On "Cash for Christmas" Survey:
“$600? I hope they're not listening, but if one of my little nieces said, '$600 cash,' I would laugh so hard.” – Josh Arnold, [110:39] -
On Dangerous Toys:
“How I didn’t burn the house down [with the vacuum form]…” – Bob Kevoian, [111:51] -
Defending Mr. Magoo:
“I am a huge fan... Mr. Magoo’s Christmas has got great music!” – Bob Kevoian, [161:43]
Timestamps of Important Segments
- [01:15] – Musical Christmas parody intro
- [05:20] – Office Christmas BBQ recap
- [09:39] – Cat-proof Christmas tree discussion
- [12:20] – Flatulence science segment
- [15:47] – Holiday decorating with kids
- [23:02] – Jeff Oskay’s makeover and appearance
- [26:03] – Counterfeit toys and escargot theft
- [31:43] – "The Twelve Days of Christmas" comedy bit
- [44:09] – Tom’s chair saga and car habits
- [55:28] – Worst Thanksgiving sides poll
- [73:39] – Pat Godwin’s "Santa on Ozempic" song
- [80:19] – Christmas movie rankings
- [108:39] – Americans want cash for Christmas
- [127:12] – Christmas wrapping and dangerous toys
- [140:25] – Edwin McCain’s holiday music
- [161:43] – Mr. Magoo’s Christmas Carol enthusiasm
Final Thoughts
If you missed this episode, you missed a fast-moving mix of classic BOB & TOM banter, new and old holiday traditions, delightfully lowbrow humor, and a healthy dose of nostalgic musical moments. Whether defending the honor of Mr. Magoo, debating the worthiness of artificial trees, or laughing at the hazards of last century’s toys, the team’s chemistry and wit are in full holiday form.
For listeners, this episode is holiday comfort food—funny, familiar, and full of both roast and marshmallow.
