The BOB & TOM Show – February 25, 2026

Podcast: The BOB & TOM Show Free Podcast
Hosts & Cast: Tom Griswold, Josh Arnold, Christy Lee, Pat Godwin, Jeff Oskay, Ace Cosby, Jess Hooker
Length: 6–10 AM (main show)

Main Theme & Episode Overview

This BOB & TOM Show episode blends classic morning comedy, playful banter, oddball news, and personal storytelling. The crew dives deep into topics like backyard chickens, wild contraceptive history, modern fertility, sports rule changes, the oddities of AI gadgets, and unusual real estate listings—with their signature irreverence and camaraderie. Special segments include “Sexy Time” with Ali Breen (relationship advice) and musical tributes from Pat Godwin.

Key Discussion Points & Segments

1. Ohio-Iowa-Hawaii Highway Song & Hawaiian Listeners

(00:29–05:13)

• Opened with a humorous Heywood Banks song about an imaginary “Ohio, Iowa, Hawaii Highway.”
• Read listener mail from Hawaii, referencing wild chicken problems and aggressive pecking.
• Memorable Quote (Tom):
  "We got a nice request for that because we've been getting a bunch of mail from Hawaii." (04:44)

2. Wild Chickens, Home Poultry, and HOA Woes

(05:13–08:31)

• Hawaii’s wild chickens: waking residents, destroying gardens.

• Backyard chicken stories: Jeff’s flock decimated by predators (raccoons, hawks).

• Egg freshness tips: if left unwashed, eggs can last on the counter for 30 days.

  Notable Moment:

  • Jeff (re: backyard chickens):
    "They (wild chickens) ate all of my hostas in less than an hour." (05:36)
  • Christy:
    "My HOA won't allow [chickens], because I've already looked into it." (07:14)

3. Eggs, Expiration, and Household Grievances

(08:31–11:37)

• Listener mail: using wild chicken eggs in Hawaii due to high cost.
• Discussion about household frustrations—empty containers left in fridges.
• Josh:
  "There's always a lot of talk about how great moms are...but there could be a little bit more talk about the sacrifices fathers make." (10:35)

4. Mailbag: Cultural Chicken Traditions

(11:23–13:09)

• Letter from Hawaii: local saying—"Put the chicken in a pot of boiling water and a rock in another pot. When the rock is tender, the chicken is done."
• Time zone perks: in Hawaii, NFL games air during breakfast.

5. Sports Talk: UFL, ABA-Style Rule Changes, and Ratings

(12:40–15:05; 75:44–83:17)

• UFL returns, experimenting with “fun” rules: e.g., 3- and 4-point plays, “Tush Push” ban, and field goal changes (four points for 60+ yard kicks).

• Comparison to the ABA’s 3-point line in basketball.

• Ratings chat: UFL, NFL, Olympics, and hockey.

  Christy (re: UFL rule changes):
  "Are you serious? There's going to be a four-point [play]?" (13:15)

6. Odd News: Contraceptive History, Fertility & Medical Procedures

(18:40–31:54)

• Extensive riff on contraception: ancient Greek squatting/sneezing, crocodile dung, lemon diaphragms, tadpoles fried in mercury.

• Discussion of male contraceptive developments.

• Fertility journeys: Christy’s medical procedures; Josh recounts giving a semen sample at the doctor (Awkward!).

• The group’s comedic speculation about “crunchy” magazines and sample cups.

  Christy (about fertility clinics):
  "...the doctor comes in with the syringe. And then they leave the two of you in there for 30 minutes." (24:54) Josh:
  "The magazines were so old, they looked crunchy...not necessarily crunchy with dried fluid, but just so old and crinkled." (26:33)

7. Personal Stories: Parenting, Parties, and Gadgets

(31:40–34:02)

• Tom celebrates his daughter’s 10th birthday: “build your own pizza” night, ice cream and cake.
• Tech talk: projection clocks, devices projecting iPhone/iPad images onto walls, and the nostalgia of stereo equipment.

8. Trojan’s State of Sex Survey & Condoms at Funerals

(104:21–109:48)

• One in eight men under 35 admit to bringing condoms to a funeral “just in case,” one in four to high school reunions.

• Banter about where to store condoms, and how/when to present them.

  Tom (on funerals vs. weddings):
  "Who's more likely to get action, pallbearer or bridesmaid?" (108:17)

9. Sexy Time (Relationship Advice) with Ali Breen

(139:26–155:25)

• Listeners write in about jealousy, suspicions over workplace fitness motivation, and partners not introducing them to friends/family.

• Discussion of cultural attitudes towards fighting in Irish and Italian families.

• Issue of "moose knuckle" yoga pants, drink-buying etiquette at bars, and anonymous Valentine’s flowers at work.

  Ali:
  "I know a girl who...sent herself flowers to make the boyfriend jealous." (153:59)

10. Oddball Technology & AI Mishaps

(130:55–138:41)

• Story: a man hacking his robot vacuum to work with a PS5 controller unintentionally gained access to 7,000 other devices—could see home layouts, video, microphones.

• Discussion: robot vacuums, lawn mowers, snow plows, the risk of robot devices being hacked for “Roomba porn.”

• Realtor accidentally posts AI-enhanced listing photo with a “demonic figure” in the mirror.

  Christy (on the real estate listing):
  "The AI hallucination...one commenter described [it] as a sleep paralysis demon." (136:33)

11. Animal Oddities: World's Oldest Cockatiel

(92:00–99:10)

• Sunny, 32 years old, named Guinness World Record holder for oldest living cockatiel.
• Stories about pet birds, vet trips with parakeets in shoeboxes, and birds mimicking barking to tease dogs.

12. Listener Letters (Throughout)

• Chicken cannibalism, empty milk container grievances, empty ice cream cartons, homemade slime and crafts, airport layovers, and living with expired food.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “You know, you're not in the 9th grade anymore.” — Tom to Josh, about taking longer to provide a fertility sample. (38:04)
• “Did you ever have a cockatoo?...In the same night?” — Josh, going for the double entendre in the bird segment. (93:26)
• “If the demon comes with the property, are you responsible for feeding it?” — Tom, on haunted real estate and AI photos. (138:33)
• “Who's more likely to get action, pallbearer or bridesmaid?” — Tom, riffing on sex survey results. (108:17)
• “We had a hawk come down and pick one up and carry it 300 feet in the air…” — Jeff, on backyard chicken survival. (07:30)
• “My aunt knows. My grandmother knows.” — Pat, about women being aware of camel toe. (150:04)

Important Timestamps

• 00:29–05:13 – Musical Open, Hawaii Listener, Wild Chickens Issue
• 05:13–08:31 – Chicken woes, home chicken stories
• 08:31–11:37 – Egg storage, milk/yogurt/sneaky empty containers rant
• 18:40–31:54 – Contraption history; Fertility journey storytelling
• 34:01–36:33 – Segue into “Sexy Time” tease; sleep and marriage song with Pat Godwin
• 75:44–83:17 – Sports: Olympic hockey, UFL rules, Mayweather–Pacquiao
• 92:00–99:10 – World’s oldest cockatiel/odd bird tales
• 104:21–109:48 – Trojan “State of Sex” survey
• 130:55–138:41 – Roomba hacking, haunted AI real estate listing
• 139:26–155:25 – Sexy Time with Ali Breen: relationship dilemmas

Tone & Style

• Playful, irreverent, and candid. The hosts frequently joke at each other’s expense, riff on news, and embrace even the most awkward medical or sexual topics with good-natured, self-deprecating humor.
• Frequent callbacks to classic gags, running bits, and real-life experiences (especially surrounding family, DIY mishaps, and midlife adventures).
• Listener mail treated as collaborative material, with the cast weaving personal stories and quips around each letter.

Additional Segments

• Live music: Pat Godwin's musical tribute to sleeping in separate bedrooms.
• Huckleberry coffee taste test: Disappoints most of the crew (“It’d make a better candle than a coffee.”)
• Hyundai Palisade & auto sponsorships repeatedly plugged.
• Charity mention: Tees up an upcoming show where T-shirts sales benefit children’s medical causes.

Summary Takeaway

This episode of The BOB & TOM Show moves seamlessly from musical humor to geeky gadget fears, from parenthood woes to sexual health, and from sports news to the haunted hazards of AI photo editing. The conversation brims with banter, storytelling, and real-world questions—a wildly entertaining ride, even for first-time listeners.

For those who didn’t tune in, this episode delivered exactly what BOB & TOM fans love: raucous laughter, frank discussion, bizarre news, and a window into the lives, foibles, and friendships of the show's colorful cast.