The BOB & TOM Show – February 23, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode of The BOB & TOM Show offers listeners the show’s signature blend of comedy, talk, news, and sports. Featuring Tom Griswold, Josh Arnold, Christy Lee, Pat Godwin, Jeff Oskay, and Ace Cosby, the team dives deep into relatable workplace mishaps, the latest Olympic hockey triumphs, travel disruptions, food debates, listener letters, and comedic takes on recent headlines. The guest segment features comedian Mort Burke, adding more levity and insight to an already lively broadcast.

Key Discussion Points & Segment Highlights

1. Kicking off Monday: Musical Antics & Relatable Blues

• Segment: [00:23 – 03:23]
• Bob Kevoian opens with a parody song about “one of those days” gone awry—spilled coffee, flat tires, grumpy bosses—anchoring the show's comedic tone.
• Song chorus: “It’s a great day for me to whoop somebody’s ass.”
  • "You might get cold-cocked if you cross my path..." – Bob Kevoian
• Josh Arnold: “Ah, that's a good Monday theme, isn't it?” [03:23]
• The crew launches into banter about cold weather, work woes, and eastern blizzard news.

2. Storms, Airport Chaos & TSA Woes

• Segment: [04:10 – 06:20]
• Christy Lee shares personal travel disruption stories amid the northeast blizzard.
• Discussion about TSA PreCheck and government shutdowns, with Tom venting:
  • "Every time they suspend the government, they should not just suspend the pay of Congress and senators. They should confiscate it." – Tom Griswold [05:36]
• Light ribbing about political consistency before moving into lighter subjects.

3. Olympic Hockey Fever

• Segment: [06:22 – 08:13 | [48:49]**
• Celebration of USA men’s hockey gold over Canada, drawing passionate reactions and anecdotes from Josh Arnold:
  • “I didn’t sit. I was standing, pacing a few times… full body chills… and then tears.” – Josh Arnold [07:16]
• Listener Heather writes in about Olympic pride.

4. Blue Laws, Food Laws & Weekend Nostalgia

• Segment: [08:13 – 11:27]
• Panel discusses “blue laws” restricting Sunday sales of alcohol and vehicles, and Jeff Oskay’s discovery that he couldn’t buy booze before noon on Sunday.
• Tom reminisces about growing up with Grocery stores closed on Sundays.
  • “We can’t buy cars on Sunday here. Check local listings.” – Christy Lee [08:47]
• Food-related quirks: pigs-in-a-blanket, gas station gourmet, and Chick-fil-A drive-through tales.

5. Olympics Tech, TV References & Guest Previews

• Segment: [09:43 – 13:37]
• Applauding NBC’s Olympic coverage tech: drones and rail cameras.
• Obscure TV history: Tom quizzes the room on "Burke’s Law" in anticipation of guest Mort Burke.
  • “The guy was a man of means... but his hobby was being a cop.” – Tom Griswold [10:15]
• Christy Lee’s extensive car history teased ahead of a Hyundai ad.

6. Daily Quirks: Eating in Bed, Hot Dog Math & Fast Food Hot Takes

• Segment: [17:35 – 26:07]
• Letter from a NY police officer triggers a debate on annual hot dog consumption (from 3 to 110 a year).
  • “[How many hot dogs?] I’d say in my case, maybe a dozen.” – Tom Griswold [18:24]
• Pat Godwin confesses to zero in 2026: “Zero. Not a hot dog this year.” [18:55]
• Comic riff: gas station gastronomy, Raising Cane’s chicken, and the merits of boneless wings.

7. Slime in the House & Art Supply Challenges

• Segment: [26:07 – 30:10 | [35:29]**
• Tom shares his kids’ “slime” craze and the perils of making it at home. Christy tips using craft store butcher paper for household messes.

8. Letters: Dogs in Bathrooms & Comedic Mishaps

• Segment: [24:02 – 25:22]
• Listener John writes about dogs “protecting you from predators” in the bathroom.
• Jeff Oskay’s dog gets into green paint; Tom’s epic slime cleanup escalates.

9. The SWAG Procedure: News of the Weird

• Segment: [11:26 – 14:40 | 67:51 – 75:10]
• What’s SWAG? Tom humorously uncovers it as the “Schaefer Width and Girth” procedure, involving penile fillers.
  • “When they name something after you… you’d want to be named after an artificial procedure to expand penises?” – Tom Griswold [68:45]
• Hilarity ensues as the team debates cost, maintenance (“like buying a condo”), and the peculiar sculpting process.

10. Food Law Litigation: The “Boneless Wings” Lawsuit

• Segment: [39:41 – 43:32]
• Buffalo Wild Wings taken to court for “boneless wings” being breast meat. Judge rules “reasonable consumers” aren’t fooled.
• Pat Godwin's song parody: “Wings are still wings if the sauce ain’t from Buffalo.” [41:36]
• Compares to Pringles-vs-chip legal precedent.

11. Listener Letters & Crowd Wisdom

• Segment: [27:36 – 28:33 | 56:15 – 63:27]
• Themes: church band puns, new slang for “swag,” seeking daily entertainment, cognitive puzzles, and even stories of accidental ruined hotel room sinks from hair dyeing.

12. Cannabis, Cognition & The Munchies

• Segment: [87:14 – 98:35]
• News item: moderate cannabis use linked to some improved brain health – met with skepticism.
  • “Someone who uses the phrase cannabinoid receptors doesn’t smoke pot.” – Tom Griswold [89:36]
• Mr. Obvious News: “Munchies are real.” Study finds beef jerky is the #1 cannabis craving, not chocolate or chips.
  • “Must be that Canadian weed.” – Tom Griswold [98:33]

13. Guest Interview: Comedian Mort Burke

• Segment: [125:31 – 138:26]
• Plug for new special "There's Beauty In It All" (YouTube).
• Comedic banter on bidet brands, family dysfunction (“my dad gave me an ounce of gold, like a formally abusive pirate!”), and the perils of LA living.
• On personal growth: “It’s a standup special... but also has some emotion, is emotive in a way.” – Mort Burke [128:24]
• Light-hearted quiz about “Burke’s Law.”
• Mort discusses 17 years sober and loving his wife’s laugh.

14. Armpit Hair Hoax & Food Mishaps

• Segment: [142:53 – 145:42]
• Australian family plants armpit hair in food to avoid paying bill; panel disgusted by the scam.
• Tales from food service: Tom’s story of the infamous “band-aid in the food” and the pain of serving at “the monster” table.
• Pizzeria serves “ancient Roman” pizza with fermented spinach juice and duck nuts. Debate over pizza toppings erupts: BBQ, pineapple, or iguana?

15. Relationship Milestones & Modern Dating

• Segment: [138:36 – 139:13]
• Teased: how long couples should wait before sex, marriage, buying a house together.

16. World Records, Historical Trivia, & Daily Life

• Segment: [61:22 – 67:09 | 103:27 – 111:20]
• Maltese chocolatier builds world’s longest chocolate train (181 feet!).
• Tom quizzes cast on W.E.B. Du Bois (correctly pronounced "Du Boys"), Victor Fleming’s “Wizard of Oz” and “Gone with the Wind,” and Phil Collins’ love for Alamo memorabilia.

17. Dumb Crook & Assault by Pickle Jar

• Segment: [154:49 – 163:14]
• Florida man caught burgling a landscaping van—stuck inside until police arrive (with deadly machete potential).
• Woman hits boyfriend with pickle jar during an argument.
  • “Hitting someone with pickles isn’t code, is it?” – Tom Griswold [162:14]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Government Shutdowns:
  “They should not just suspend the pay of Congress and senators. They should confiscate it.” – Tom Griswold [05:36]

• Olympics Hockey Win:
  “Full body chills... and then tears.” – Josh Arnold [07:29]

• On Penile Fillers:
  “You’re going to feel a small prick. And the patient says, so are you, Doc. That’s why I came here.” – Tom Griswold [73:09]

• On “Boneless Wings” Lawsuit:
  “Wings are still wings if the sauce ain’t from Buffalo.” – Pat Godwin, song lyric [41:36]

• On LA Living:
  “Yeah, I sage my cats. You gotta swallow crystals every day...” – Mort Burke [135:53]

• Ancient Roman Pizza:
  “Duck nuts. Those can’t be easy to get out.” – Josh Arnold [147:11]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Parody song open: 00:23 – 03:23
• Olympic hockey discussion: 06:22 – 08:13 & 48:49 – 53:54
• Boneless wings lawsuit: 39:41 – 43:32
• Penile SWAG procedure: 67:51 – 75:10
• Comedian Mort Burke interview: 125:31 – 138:26
• Mr. Obvious segment: 99:54 – 103:18
• Chocolate train world record: 61:22 – 65:26
• Armpit hair food scam: 142:53 – 145:42

Overall Tone & Style

True to the BOB & TOM Show’s freewheeling, irreverent tone, this episode features rapid-fire comedy, self-deprecation, goofy puns, news-of-the-weird, and plenty of playful ribbing among friends. The cast’s chemistry shines—especially in digressive tales of parenting, travel, sports, and modern life. The guest segment with Mort Burke blends standup smartness with open, approachable charm. Throughout, callers’ letters and listener interactions keep the episode grounded in the show’s longtime community appeal.

Summary

This BOB & TOM Show episode is a classic blend of wry humor, relatable life mishaps, trenchant sports banter, weird news, and comedic commentary on America’s everyday absurdities. With notable music moments, memorable one-liners, and a standout guest deep-dive, it’s quintessential listening for fans old and new—proof that mornings are better when they don’t take themselves too seriously.