The BOB & TOM Show – December 3, 2025

Overview

This festive winter episode of The BOB & TOM Show blends the hosts’ signature comedy with lively discussions about pop culture, music, sports, and everyday life. As the team battles frigid weather and contemplates the true “word,” they riff on everything from Christmas movies and rock band tattoos to the Pope’s AI warning, hilarious dog spoiling routines, and the enduring trauma of the dental drill. Listeners’ letters spark classic BOB & TOM banter and bits, while the cast reminisces about childhood, shares personal quirks, and celebrates the season with both nostalgia and irreverence.

Key Segments, Topics & Insights

1. Winter Woes & Holiday Humor

• [03:00–05:00] The show opens with comedic songs about getting nothing for Christmas, transitioning into quips about freezing temperatures and everyone’s futile attempts to stay warm in the studio.
• Chick jokes about older folks’ penchant for keeping their homes sauna-hot:
  Chick: “The older I get, I understand. We're going to Florida or wherever it's warm.”
  Christy: “Or you go to Grandma's and it's 82 in their house. You ever done that?”
  Bob: “My grandmas were both dead when I was born, so it was pretty much 55.” (04:25)

2. Snow Troubles & Delivery Services

• [05:00–06:00] Chick shares a story about an Amazon driver getting stuck in his snowy driveway; the group riffs on apps for “Uber for your driveway” and tough delivery drivers who wear shorts year-round.
• Chick: “I had an Amazon guy get stuck in my driveway yesterday...I went over to the window and there they are. They went off the edge of the driveway.” (05:13)

3. “The Word” Debate: Music, Musicals, and Cultural Pedantry

• [06:08–10:00] Hilarity erupts over which word is “the word”—is it “Grease” or “the Bird”? Discussion veers into musical theater, rock covers, and how everyone “never really saw Grease.”
• Notable quote:
  Tom: “I was in Grease in high school...when our teacher said, by the way, the song Grease is not in the show.” (07:42)

4. Tattoos: Bands With the Most Devoted (or Inked) Fans

• [17:43–19:40] Bob reveals, according to tattoo artist surveys, Pink Floyd’s prism logo is America’s most inked band symbol, followed by Guns N’ Roses and Metallica. The crew jokes about getting Lisa Loeb tattoos and the odd idolization of unlikely acts.
• Bob: “Apparently the Beatles Abbey Road silhouette is the most tattooed image for Beatles fans.” (19:11)

5. Musical Nonsense: Korn Scat, Papa Ooma Mau, and the Nature of Lyrics

• [12:00–22:14] After receiving a listener request, Josh does his famed Korn scatting impression, sparking debate over lyrical brilliance in nonsense songs like “Surfing Bird.”
  Tom: “Josh’s impression is a hell of an impression!” (12:15)
  Bob: “Much like Papa Ooma Mau, those are really fine lyrics. Makes a lot of sense.” (21:45)

6. Listener Letters: Pronunciations, Recommendations, and Randomness

• [23:55–32:00] The team reads mail correcting Tom’s pronunciation of local towns (Muhammad, Illinois), plugging standup acts (Caroline Rhea as Mrs. Claus), and touting must-watch documentaries (“Smartest Men in the Room”).
• They mock the sometimes “boring” emails (“Why are we the go-to for people’s random thoughts?”), but also celebrate successful sports bets inspired by Chick’s picks.

7. Holiday Movies: Favorites, Traditions, and Die Hard Controversy

• [42:26–99:07] Spirited debate about what constitutes a Christmas movie, with “Home Alone,” “It’s a Wonderful Life,” “Elf,” and even “Die Hard” all vying for top spot.
• Notable exchange:
  Tom: “Die Hard is a Christmas movie.”
  Chick: “Macaulay Culkin got booed for saying it isn’t!”
• The real meaning and longevity of “A Christmas Story” and “Mr. Magoo’s Christmas Carol” come into focus.

8. Medical and Body Chat: Butt Shapes, Dental Drills, and Nose Hair

• [109:20–114:55]
  • Research suggesting butt shape may predict aging and diabetes risk. The group checks in on everyone’s derriere:
    Tom: “Are you happy with your ass?” (110:21)
  • The ongoing trauma of dental drills prompts Bob to wish for a quieter version, while nose hair trimmers and gray pubic hair get unexpected airtime:
    Chick: “I do have gray pubic hair, by the way.” (62:03)

9. Spoiled Dogs & Parenting Advice

• [47:30–48:54] Chick’s dog “Mrs. Monkey” snubs him after a kennel stay, supposedly because he neglected to tell the sitters about her daily whipped cream treat:
  Chick: “Tell me you spoil your dogs by not telling me you spoil your dog. I do put whipped cream on their snouts.” (48:36)

10. Sports: NFL Picks, Strange College Rankings, and Game Mishaps

• [49:07–68:09] Pigskin picks contest updates, Chick’s on-again-off-again luck, and discussion of recent bizarre football moments (“Giants kicker Younghoe Koo biffed the kick”). Chick: “Historically, I think you’ve been over 500 almost all the years you’ve been doing this.” (30:08)

11. Odd News & World Records

• [52:40–54:23]
  • Pittsburghers attempt the largest Christmas cookie exchange (80,000 cookies).
  • Fabergé egg sells for $30 million in London; show riffs on what to do with such an “egg up your…”

12. Holiday Food, Party Disappointments, and Cookie Preferences

• [104:01–106:10] Tom is dismayed to learn the Christmas party won’t have apple crumble:
  Tom: “A crumbless Christmas party is not a Christmas party. It's just Wednesday.” (106:15)
• The hosts muse about why cookie dough is better than cookies, and argue about mixed vs. separated cookie tins.

13. Bizarre News Roundup

• [117:17–120:26]
  • A drunken raccoon trashes a Virginia liquor store (“drinking everything”),
  • Arizona power line worker pokes a stranded bear off the top of a utility pole,
  • A new homeowner discovers a box of live WW2 grenades.

14. The Pope, AI, and Mindfulness

• [121:48–124:35]
  • Pope warns Catholic youth in Indianapolis: “Don’t let AI do your homework.” (121:54)
  • Panel riffs on mindfulness tricks for unplugging from smartphones, and debates whether “mindfulness” is practical advice or “wishy-washy” pop science.

15. Sexy Time: Allie Breen’s Relationship Letters

• [143:38–156:33]
  • Allie takes listener questions about snooping devices, couples who constantly argue, sexual experimentation in religious relationships, and the etiquette of women proposing marriage.
  • Notable quotes:
    Pat: “Are you comfortable texting them back three days later?”
    Christy: “If he's put off proposing for a year...what does that say?”
    Ace (on being proposed to): “I was happy.” (153:39)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Chick (on winter): “We're what, 30, 40 feet away from 18 degree temperatures...? The older I get, I understand.” (04:11)
• Tom: “Josh’s impression is a hell of an impression.” (12:15)
• Bob: “Much like Papa Ooma Mau, those are really fine lyrics.” (21:45)
• Chick: “I have Lisa Loeb’s profile and her name on my ass. Did you know that?” (13:51)
• Christy: “If you're going to watch the game, get a ticket, okay? Just grab a ticket.” (38:01)
• Tom: “A crumbless Christmas party is not a Christmas party. It's just Wednesday.” (106:15)
• Bob: “This is a world record handed to me by you-know-who. I almost didn't give you this because it makes me mad, too.” (52:40)
• Chick: “Do you have gray pubic hair?” (62:03)
• Tom (on Die Hard): “Die Hard is a Christmas movie.” (94:53)
• Pope (paraphrased by Christy): “Don’t ask AI to do your homework for you.” (121:54)

Segment Timestamps

• 00:00 – 01:17: Podcast intro/advertisements (skip)
• 01:17 – 04:48: Comedy songs, arctic studio banter, and winter woes
• 04:52 – 06:01: Package delivery stories and “Uber for driveways”
• 06:08 – 10:03: “The Word” musical debate
• 12:00 – 22:14: Corn scatting, nonsense lyrics, tattoos, Surfing Bird
• 23:55 – 32:00: Listener letters (pronunciations, comedy), emails, documentaries
• 42:26 – 99:07: Movies, holiday traditions, Christmas favorites, food, tattoos
• 109:20 – 114:55: Butt-shape medical research, “Do you like your ass?” roundtable
• 117:17 – 120:26: Drunken raccoon, bear on power pole, house grenades
• 121:48 – 124:35: Pope’s AI warning, discussion of mindfulness
• 143:38 – 156:33: Allie Breen’s “Sexy Time” relationship advice letters

Tone & Style

The hosts’ voices—wry, self-deprecating, and quick with a punchline—steer each segment through warmth, absurdity, and authentic camaraderie. Their approach is playful and occasionally biting, especially when roasting each other or riffing on pop culture, but always in service of laughter and relatable storytelling.

In Summary

December 3rd’s BOB & TOM Show features vintage group chemistry, sharp improvisation, and a sleigh-full of seasonal riffs. From dog tales and sports jabs to personal quirks and banana-peel life lessons, the cast celebrates holiday madness in all its forms—always just a snowball’s throw from chaos, joy, and a killer punchline.