The BOB & TOM Show Free Podcast Episode: December 26, 2025
Episode Overview
This lively post-Christmas broadcast delivers the BOB & TOM Show's trademark blend of irreverent comedy, playful banter, unusual news, and a parade of guest comedians. The hosts and regulars riff on recent holidays, classic show bits, and the quirks of daily life—showcasing their comfort with the odd, the cringeworthy, and the hilarious.
The episode features:
- A raucous, physical trivia competition/game involving athletic cups and baseball bats
- Discussions of odd news (world records, stolen umbrellas, viral social media stunts)
- Guest segments with comedians Al Jackson, Ralph Harris, Dave Dyer, Dusty Slay, Greg Hahn, and Jimmy Pardo
- Ongoing roast-style humor and casual behind-the-scenes banter
Key Segments, Discussion Points & Highlights
1. Kick in the Groin Trivia Game: Anatomy, Cups, and Pain (03:00–15:00)
Description:
The show's first segment is a rowdy trivia competition with a twist: incorrect answers result in a “kick in the groin” while the male contestants wear athletic cups... on the outside of their pants. Female staffers wield baseball bats, and the event is streamed on Facebook Live—adding a bizarrely voyeuristic, slapstick feel.
- Chick McGee: “There is someone with this fetish who is loving every second.” (06:00)
- Contestants include Tom, Chick, Josh, Jeff, and Vibs; women participants are Grace, Jessica, and Casey.
- Wrong answers or penalties lead to immediate swings of the bat, leading to groaning, laughter, and some genuine discomfort (including a near-barf incident at 09:20).
- Trivia categories include human anatomy and biology, devolving into absurdity ("If we look at this tiny pair of things inside your jeans, we can find out if you’re a boy or a girl." – Answer: chromosomes).
- Running tally of hits, penalty swings for bad hints or blocking, and makeshift protocol for injuries and bow-outs.
- Notable quote:
- Tom Griswold: "That looks just really painful." (13:16)
Tone: Loud, gleeful, and a bit crass—classic BOB & TOM Show physical, absurd fraternity.
2. Al Jackson Segment: Language, “Blind Date” & The Evolving Dictionary (17:00–31:20)
Description:
Comic and Daily Blast Live panelist Al Jackson joins to riff on words, pop culture, and “dad-life” anecdotes. The panel explores “new” words added to dictionaries, and Al reminisces about his reality-TV dating show past.
- Al describes going on Blind Date as a young teacher (“blind drunk”) and the producers’ bizarrely permissive attitude in the early 2000s TV culture.
- They break down Dictionary.com additions: “grundle,” “cakeage," "liminal space," and urban slang like “janky” and “bust down.”
- Academic meets ridiculous:
- Al Jackson: “You know what it is, Josh? Whenever somebody says ‘it was a different time,’ that just means it’s super illegal now.” (19:25)
- Al Jackson: “Janky…something that’s sort of not fully put together…like that car’s really janky, so odds are it won’t start.” (27:26)
- Al gently quizzes Tom on slang, sparking hilariously awkward explanations.
- Ends with plans for future shows and teases Ace Cosby’s "Joke of the Day."
Tone: Fast, witty, with genuine warmth and cultural insights mixed with clowning.
3. Ralph Harris & The Umbrella Ethics Debate (33:20–41:59)
Description:
Comedian Ralph Harris arrives to talk about losing (and borrowing) umbrellas, sparking a spirited debate about communal property, hotel etiquette, and the creeping “socialism” of modern life.
- Tom rails against the “take a penny, leave a penny” philosophy applied to umbrellas, treating them as public property—a metaphor for societal decay.
- Tom Griswold: “I think the umbrella has kind of become the give a penny, take a penny tray of our culture.” (42:33)
- Panel confessions: some admit to taking/returning umbrellas at hotels and malls, with nods to human nature and brazen “confessions.”
- Brief digression into hotel mini bars ("bag of M&Ms - eight bucks, little bottles of vodka are $15"), and memories of disastrous company trips.
Tone: Confessional, sarcastic, occasionally nostalgic—classic observational humor.
4. Dumb World Records and Odd News with Dave Dyer (45:00–54:30)
Description:
Chick McGee and Dave Dyer spotlight bizarre and dubious feats from the Guinness Book of World Records.
- Records discussed: walking three miles on hands (with breaks allowed), largest Smurf collection, most spiders on body, most candles extinguished by fart, and more.
- Chick McGee (After learning about allowable breaks in the hand-walking record): “That’s not a record…I blame the people who hold the world records. They should have made it: the record is the longest you can walk on your hands. Period.” (47:45)
- Groans and disbelief over how “unimpressive” certain records become under close examination.
Tone: Giddy, mocking, reveling in the arbitrary and the absurd.
5. Dusty Slay & The Perils of Alligator Selfies (55:53–69:33)
Description:
Alabama-bred comic Dusty Slay guests; talk turns to dangerous selfies, gators, his Southern upbringing, and odd news.
- Show discusses the viral trend of people taking reckless selfies with wild animals. (“Torons of Yellowstone” = “Tourist Morons”)
- Tom Griswold: “This alligator is right behind them. Yeah. They lived, though, didn’t they? …To me, those guys, they proved it’s okay to do this.” (59:24)
- Dusty: “I threw a rock at an alligator one time…just had not seen an alligator before and wanted to see it move.”
- Further riffs on regional accents, naming practices, and whether “months” should ever be used for a baby’s age.
Tone: Storytelling, self-deprecating, wry stand-up sensibility.
6. Profile Names & Green Bean Casserole Memories / The Great Name Digression (74:36–85:04)
Description:
Conversation devolves into what Christy Lee should use as her online dating profile name, and a tribute to the recently deceased inventor of green bean casserole, Dorcas Riley.
- Endless riffing on possible cringe/flirty/funny profile names: “Short Stack,” “Sloppy Beaver,” etc.
- Tom Griswold (On Dorcas): “She invented the green bean casserole. How is this a news story? Seriously?” (80:30)
- Panel riffs on casserole recipes, names from the Bible, and the resonance of generational culture.
Tone: Zany, loose, playful—a roundtable of free associations.
7. Mount Everest, Second Dates & Skinny Dipping (86:22–94:28)
Description:
Quickfire bits on the “real” pronounciation of Mount Everest (“Everest”) and sand-fueled escapades.
- Pat Godwin recounts a second date at a bistro (with a side of mutual musical admiration).
- Banter about the practical issues of being naked on Everest, golfing naked, and the eternal sand versus sex debate.
- Group confesses their attitudes toward public nudity, “skinny dipping,” and hairdresser-dating.
8. Greg Hahn & Outlandish Headlines (96:50–110:49)
Description:
Comedian Greg Hahn brings furious energy; conversation covers porn injuries (penile fracture), TikTok challenges (Kool-Aid Man fence-busting), public urination/defecation stunts, strange objects washing up on beaches, and more.
- Chick McGee: “Are you watching the scene? What are you doing over there?” (100:47)
- More jokes about criminal idiocy, the economics of porn star injuries, and Japanese metal spheres.
- Segues into heartfelt, if ribald, appreciation of Keith Richards, flannel as stage wear, and the joys of catfish at casino buffets.
Tone: Energetic, frenetic one-liners + headline humor.
9. Josh’s Buffet Adventures & Four Year Anniversary (113:38–150:00)
Description:
Josh Arnold discusses his casino buffet strategies and marks four years on the show—the crew “celebrates” with mock jealousy and light ribbing.
- Detailed buffet philosophy (catfish, protein strategy, stage attire pre-eating, doggy bag etiquette).
- Josh’s awkwardness at being watched eating by fans; nostalgia for Jello and cafeteria culture.
- The show lampoons itself for celebrating Josh’s “big” four year mark more than Chick’s 33+ years.
- Notable roast:
- Tom Griswold: “Four years. That’s the big one. Are they sure they got that right?…I am so fake angry about this!” (141:44)
- Mock pageantry (steak, cake, media coverage), followed by a request for favorite Josh moments ("We're not doing that!"—a classic Josh retort, 150:00).
10. Holiday Musical Bits, Communication Breakdown & Roast Finale (151:06–late)
Description:
Pat Godwin performs original holiday parody songs with self-deprecating banter about communication gaps with Tom. More roast-style commentary ensues.
- Pat’s “Boyish Hanukkah” song: blending Jewish and Christian holiday traditions in a light, musical manner.
- Pat's parody about Santa eating “special” cookies in Boise: “What was in those cookies in Boise? I don’t know. Now Santa’s saying ha ha ha instead of ho ho ho…” (156:31)
- In-show ribbing about whether Tom or Pat is at fault for missed cues and unused songs; meta-commentary on the challenges and joys of producing daily comedy.
Notable Quotes
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“She really got him good. Yeah. Jeff is tasting wild. He doesn't look like he feels very good. You all right? Okay, he's going to take a break.”
—Tom Griswold (09:22) -
“You know what it is, Josh? Whenever somebody says ‘it was a different time,’ that just means it’s super illegal now.”
—Al Jackson (19:25) -
“The umbrella has kind of become the give a penny, take a penny tray of our culture.”
—Tom Griswold (42:33) -
"I think the game's over. Can we play a song or something? What a sickening thought."
—Tom Griswold (11:21) -
"They're taking speed too, Dean. Baby, blow me a kiss as you're leaving..."
—Dean & the BOB & TOM Crew (Opening musical parody, 01:00) -
“Are you watching the scene? What are you doing over there?”
—Chick McGee (100:47) -
“I am now pro umbrella and pro scarf.”
—Tom Griswold (41:25) -
“Four years on the show... Four. That’s the big one... I am so fake angry about this.”
—Tom Griswold roasting Josh Arnold (141:44)
Timestamps At-a-Glance
- 03:00–15:00 — Groin trivia game (“kick in the cup” madness)
- 17:00–31:20 — Al Jackson: Blind Date, new slang
- 33:20–41:59 — Ralph Harris: Umbrella ethics
- 45:00–54:30 — Dumb world records with Dave Dyer
- 55:53–69:33 — Dusty Slay & dangerous animal selfies
- 74:36–85:04 — Dating profile names, green bean casserole
- 86:22–94:28 — Everest, second dates, skinny dipping
- 96:50–110:49 — Greg Hahn & rapidfire odd news/headlines
- 113:38–150:00 — Josh’s buffet tales & show anniversary roasts
- 151:06+ — Musical bits, communication riffs, show wrap-up
Episode Tone & Conclusion
The episode exemplifies why BOB & TOM has such enduring appeal: it's a safe haven for grown-up, slightly adolescent humor; for comics to try out new stories; and for a familiar cast to riff endlessly on the ridiculousness of daily life. This edition, packed with holiday leftovers, oddball competitions, and warm guest energy, offers rich pickings for regulars and newcomers alike—with laughs, groans, and more than a few moments of genuine camaraderie.