The BOB & TOM Show – December 23, 2025

Holiday Comedy, Listener Letters, Musical Comedy & Special Guests

Overview

This episode delivers the signature BOB & TOM Show mix: irreverent comedy, lively teasing, listener mail, musical parodies, and sharp banter. Taped in the run-up to Christmas, it features holiday-themed sketches, live and classic musical bits, discussions of pop culture, listener anecdotes, and special guest appearances from comedians including Maria Bamford, Mark Shalafu, and Greg Warren. The tone is quick, playful and at times deliberately ridiculous—perfect for longtime fans or newcomers needing holiday laughs.

Key Segments & Highlights

Live Nativity Sketch Parody

[04:10 – 08:00]

• The crew performs a satirical "Living Nativity" skit, complete with mall security, miscast roles, and technical mishaps.

• Bart and Sid bicker in character over who plays which biblical figure, lampooning Christmas pageant logistics and mall culture.

  "Can we get a lavalier mic for the baby Jesus? This manger is an acoustic nightmare." – Bart ([05:20])

Listener Letters & Banter

[09:10 – 23:00]

• The show's hallmark: riffing through letters on everything from NFL oddities (“roughing the snapper”) to snowplow names (“Taylor Drift”), Christmas music debates, and the use of “classic” versus “contemporary.”

• Spirited argument over which Christmas songs count as classics, with the crew roasting Tom’s terminology and memory.

  "Classic by definition can't be yesterday. 'Instant classic' is a term." – Josh ([15:00])
  "If the person is still alive and singing it, I think it's contemporary." – Tom ([15:50])

• Panel listens to Sia’s “Snowman" and debates if anything can become a classic as quickly as Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You.”

Musical Comedy: Duke Tomato and the Power Trio

[24:20 – 38:10]

• Live 1998 “Christmas Live Day” recordings from Duke Tomato and band.

  • “It’s Christmas, Let’s Have Sex” ([25:40]): Parody Christmas ballad with bawdy lyricism.
  • “Look Out, It’s Santa” ([29:00]): Mafia-esque Santa tale.
  • “I Want to Tie You Up” ([32:30]): Rugged blues-rock innuendo singalong.

  "Santa's coming, let's have sex!" – Duke Tomato ([25:55])
  "Santa's still their leader but now they wear street gang." – Duke Tomato ([30:40])

World Record News: Christmas Lights

[39:20 – 44:00]

• Chick and Tom riff on a New York family's world record for most Christmas lights (687,000+), joking about their surname “Gay” and the spectacle's lack of subtlety.

  "You can see their house from space!" – Christy ([41:30])
  "My house is a little more subtle. The lights only work when it dries out." – Tom ([42:10])

Oddest Book Title: Superman Circumcised

[44:30 – 52:00]

• Christy reads from “The Bookseller” magazine, announcing “Is Superman Circumcised?” as the oddest book title of the year.

• Freewheeling debate over Superman’s “origin,” circumcision customs on Krypton, and related cultural jokes.

  "I’ve always assumed that Superman was like a Ken doll—just kind of smooth down there with a lump." – Tom ([48:00])

Listener Mail: Christmas Traditions & Garments

[52:10 – 60:00]

• Fans share winter stories: adults wearing shorts year-round, “Let Him Freeze” musical parody on teens in winter attire.
• Discussion about the persnicketiness of using “pant” vs. “pants.”
• Chick’s strong opinions on garment brands, and more wordplay around “pantaloon.”

Comedy Nuggets: Conspiracies, Travel, and Parenting

[61:00 – 90:00]

• Josh jokes about running afoul of “the world” as a conspiracy “nut,” and the panel riffs on future travel, lost escalator jokes, and old sitcoms.

• Mark Shalafo joins (83:00), riffing on Little League coaching and the perils of naming children, and the lack of ceremony for his third child’s birth.

  "By the time we got to the third kid, the milestones are not quite as fun anymore. The third time was a text message." – Mark Shalafo ([86:15])

News with Christy Lee: Science, Sports, & Christmas Oddities

[91:00 – 116:00]

• Viagra is posited to reverse a kind of hereditary deafness. Pat Godwin delivers a quick parody song (“I Can Hear Clearly Now…”).
• Asbestos found in Australian school sand supplies, reminiscent stories about playing with mercury as kids.
• Recaps more holiday absurdities: Christmas party without crumble, “poo on a porch” prank, and a long (and at times risqué) group riff about butts.

Cliff Notes Theatre: "It's a Wonderful Life"

[117:00]

• Lightning fast, deadpan “Cliff Notes” parody of the entire film:

  "I'm depressed. I'm gonna jump off this bridge." "I'm an angel. Don't jump." "Okay. Come with me, George..." ([117:05])

Specialty News

[127:00+]

• Nativity baby Jesus stolen in Brussels, raising debate about “featureless” art.
• A runaway reindeer in England prompts jokes about naming (should be “Rudolph,” not “Buddy”), which leads to a musical bit about hitting deer with cars (Pat Godwin, “Dear Deer”).
• Listener reports on tattoos of band logos, corn and Cream musical jokes, and continued food talk.

Christmas in Jail & Prison Contraband

[159:30 – 164:00]

• News breaks of a drone dropping steak, crab legs, and marijuana into a South Carolina prison.
• Shared wry nostalgia for the “Goodfellas” brand of prison luxury; Josh jokes about “mercury Monday” as a child.
• Quick musical nod: “Christmas in Jail” classic.

Guest Segment: Maria Bamford

[172:00 – End]

• Maria Bamford joins, bringing her unique energy. She sports bejeweled cat-eye glasses, discusses her marriage (“For every [fight], you gotta have five positives!”), and riffs on the vanity and irrational worries of the extremely wealthy.

  "Oh, I'm sorry. Stop listening to this romance novel. I don’t care about any of the characters. Please let me know when there's been a murder." – Maria Bamford ([175:30])

• Tom and Maria banter on the foodstuffs mentioned in Christmas songs (figgy pudding, wassail, sugarplums) and the logistics of Christmas dinner.

• The show closes with Pat’s “A Vegan Christmas” and a story about a pop singer selling USB sticks as “butt plug” merch, sparking a final round of butt jokes.

Notable Quotes & Moments

• "Can we get a lavalier mic for the baby Jesus? This manger is an acoustic nightmare." (Bart – [05:20])
• "Classic by definition can't be yesterday. 'Instant classic' is a term." (Josh – [15:00])
• "Santa's coming, let's have sex!" (Duke Tomato – [25:55])
• "If the person is still alive and singing it, I think it's contemporary." (Tom – [15:50])
• "'Is Superman Circumcised?'... There’s the oddest book title of the year." (Christy – [44:50])
• "My house is more subtle. The lights work when they dry out." (Tom – [42:10])
• "By the time we got to the third kid, the milestones are not quite as fun anymore. The third time was a text message." (Mark Shalafu – [86:15])
• "Oh, I'm sorry. Stop listening to this romance novel. I don’t care about any of the characters. Please let me know when there's been a murder." (Maria Bamford – [175:30])

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 04:10 – Live Nativity Sketch
• 09:10 – Listener Letters & Banter
• 15:00 – "Classic" vs "Contemporary" Christmas Music Debate
• 24:20 – Duke Tomato Christmas Songs
• 39:20 – Christmas Lights World Record
• 44:30 – “Is Superman Circumcised?” Discussion
• 52:10 – "Let Him Freeze" Winter Clothes Parody
• 83:00 – Mark Shalafu Interview: Parenting
• 91:00 – Viagra/Hearing Loss Science News
• 104:00 – Christmas Party with No Crumble
• 127:30 – Baby Jesus Stolen in Brussels
• 159:30 – Prison Contraband: Christmas in Jail
• 172:00 – Maria Bamford Guest Segment

Tone & Style

• Fast-paced, irreverent, and unpredictable
• Frequent callbacks and self-referential jokes
• Ranges from absurd slapstick to satirical takes on pop culture, the holidays, and everyday life quirks
• Warm “misfit family” energy with affectionate ribbing and sharp wit
• Radio-friendly but often slyly risqué

For Listeners

This episode is classic BOB & TOM: beloved for its breadth, chaotic humor, and a holiday spirit that mixes the sentimental and the spectacularly silly. It includes enough giddy musical parodies, colorful guest interviews, and nostalgic callbacks to carry you straight through the season. If you’re new—expect little structure, lots of Christmas tangents, and punchlines flying every minute.

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