The BOB & TOM Show – Feb 3, 2026
Podcast Summary with Timestamps
Main Theme & Episode Overview
This episode of The BOB & TOM Show is classic morning radio mayhem—a blend of rapid-fire comedy, irreverent talk, audience letters, sports news, nostalgia, and lively group riffing, plus topical stories about Valentine’s Day, Super Bowl hype, weird animal tales, bodily oddities, and eccentric listener questions. The crew, featuring Tom Griswold, Chick McGee, Bob Kevoian, Christy Lee, and others, move quickly from satire to sincere chatter, peppered with musical numbers and guest appearances (including Kostaki Economopoulos and Bob Zany). The original tone is playful, snarky, and self-aware throughout.
Key Segments & Discussion Points
1. Parody Ads and “Invisible Leash” Bit
- [00:45–03:53]
- The show kicks off with a satirical "Invisible Leash" bit about using a shock collar-style device to keep wandering grandparents in the yard. Delivered in the form of a tongue-in-cheek radio ad, with supporting musical riffs and sitcom-style family dialogue.
- Notable gag: “The invisible leash is an attractive addition to any elderly loved one's wardrobe... not just a handsome accessory. It's an electronically activated shock device... basically harmless 125 volt zap to grandma or grandpa whenever they try to go out of the yard.” —Bob Kevoian, [01:58]
2. Crew Banter: Gadgets, Scissors, and Introductions
- [04:02–06:00]
- Playful ribbing over Cutco scissors, studio gadgetry, Tom’s obsession with high-end gear, and an enema joke. Set up friendly morning shenanigans, introductions, and subtle running bits.
3. Sports Talk: Super Bowl, Earthquakes, and Olympics
- [06:00–08:43]
- Chick delivers sports updates: quiet pre-Super Bowl week, minor earthquake news, and confusion over Olympics timing.
- Notable quote: “Can anyone watch the Super Bowl pregame?” —Tom Griswold, [07:40]
- Subplot: reminiscing about earthquake experiences, family stories, and “too much of everything” in modern sports broadcasting.
4. Animal Antics Segment: Wild Turkeys and Urban Wildlife
- [19:53–21:53]
- Reading letters from listeners about turkeys attacking homes in Minnesota/Wisconsin, naming conventions for animal groups (“rafter of turkeys,” “muster of peacocks”), and city wildlife oddities.
5. Comedy on Aging, Style, and Monk Culture
- [13:09–14:27] and throughout
- Extended riffs about religious monks’ haircuts, speculation on a bearded Pope, presidential facial hair history, and the blending of solemnity with the show’s signature irreverence.
- “Can you imagine? The Pope comes out with a big high collar and weird sunglasses, that’d be great.” —Tom Griswold, [14:17]
6. Valentine's Day Push: Steven Singer/Jewelry Promo
- [14:40–16:46] and occasional callbacks
- Info on gold-dipped roses, suggestions for romantic gifts, and humorous segue into car-part mishaps (foreshadowing raunchy news stories).
7. Listener Letters, Letters, Letters
- Scattered throughout
- Show thrives on emails about oddball experiences—combative turkeys, walk-up bars, drive-thru liquor, class reunions, and poetic rants about Tom’s alleged dislikes.
8. Bizarre News: Shark Tracking, Beer Cocktails, and AI
- [27:20–29:37]
- Chatting about spotted cow “beermosas” (Wisconsin beer + OJ), memories of drive-thru beer sales, plus anxieties about AI-generated videos.
- Memorable moment: “Used to be, back in the old days, you’d drive with a case of beer up in Ohio… the guys come out, what do you need? A six of something? They hand it to you through the window…” —Bob Kevoian, [29:37]
9. Animal Updates: Groundhogs, Marmots, and Sharks
- [36:45–39:30]
- Groundhog Day recap, dispute over the handling of the “groundhog steward,” and a tribute song to a 1000 lb great white shark.
- Song lyrics highlight: "Oh Susanna, a great white just bit me / I used to have a banjo where my knee used to be…" —Pat Godwin, [46:11]
10. Facial Hair, Nostalgia, and Childhood Photos
- [39:40–42:45]
- Digressions on family oil paintings, haunted childhood portraits, professional photography, and the lost art of “half ear” sideburns.
11. Health Oddities and Bodily Humor
- [52:15–54:44]
- News on “scrotox” (Botox for scrotums) and “Bocox” (Botox for penises), delivered with typical BOB & TOM glee and skepticism.
- “But there’s another use for Botox and it’s called Bocox... we’re gonna find out. I’m not kidding.” —Tom Griswold, [52:47]
12. Listener Questions: Male Dribble Mysteries
- [96:42–98:29]
- Jeff Oskay raises a relatable question about post-urinal “drip,” segueing to slapstick advice and jokes about aging.
- “You gotta really get that thing. And, but just in the past month, there's just one, like a minute later…” —Jeff Oskay, [97:27]
13. Strange News: Car Parts, Intrusions, and Medical Mishaps
- [98:54–103:15]
- Car part stuck on a man’s penis in Jamaica (“Lefty loosey, righty tighty”), connected to earlier “Invisible Leash” themes on tech gone awry.
- Multiple stories on bodily modification, grotesque medical issues, and their societal implications.
14. Guest Segments
a) Kostaki Economopoulos – NFL Deep Dive
- [82:29–94:10]
- NFL picks, Hall of Fame controversy, Super Bowl insight, and snark about billionaire owners.
- “Frank Reich, not among new head coaches hired... You know everyone wants a third Reich.” —Kostaki Economopoulos, [86:22]
b) Bob Zany – Comedy, Deadpans, and TV Roles
- [125:39–136:02]
- Stand-up plugs, career anecdotes, and banter with the crew.
- “I have gained and lost more pounds than the London Stock Exchange.” —Bob Zany, [126:19]
15. History Lesson & Pop Quiz
- [116:32–124:57]
- On-air quiz on “Pretty Boy Floyd,” trivia about Ferdinand Magellan, Gertrude Stein (“cross-dressers, drag queens”), and P.T. Barnum’s elephant. Gags on pencils vs. pens, birthdays, and World Records.
16. Disgusting/Funny: Toenail Addiction & Parental Oversharing
- [141:42–146:33]
- Woman eats her own toenails after workouts ("enjoys them the most after a sweaty workout"), grossing out the crew.
- Epic tale of a dental hygienist removing a toenail embedded in a patient’s gum—linked to mother’s strange habits.
- “You’d be laying on the floor watching a nice TV program, turn around, had her foot in her mouth. The hell are you doing?” —Bob Kevoian, [146:26]
17. Pop Culture & Maury Povich Babies
- [146:55–151:23]
- Grown “Maury baby” reflects on her reality TV origin. Discussion of public embarrassment, paternity tests, and Maury Povich’s cultural legacy.
- Song: “I was a Maury baby / The show didn’t pay much, a couple hundred bucks and a free paternity test…” —Pat Godwin, [149:05]
18. Animal Outlaws: Iguanas & Kangaroos
- [154:53–161:25]
- Iguanas falling from Florida trees lead to jokes about recipes. Riff: “Stir fry.” Kangaroo stories prompt debate over whether a “joey pouch stinks.”
- “Don’t you get the sense that joey pouch stinks?” —Bob Kevoian, [161:15]
Most Memorable Quotes
- “Can you imagine? The Pope comes out with a big high collar and weird sunglasses, that’d be great.” —Tom Griswold, [14:17]
- “Can you bring in a pair of the Cutcos for me? No, I... the Cutcos are too good for the studio.” —Bob Kevoian & Tom Griswold, [04:44]
- “Wouldn't it be easier to make a list of things Tom likes?... Yes, it's a much shorter list.” —Bob Kevoian, [25:05]
- “If the ladder falls, the fourth rung hits him, and he can't wipe his ass—is this still a cool record we’re doing?” —Willie Griswold, [77:32]
- “My mother used to chew her [toenails]... Oh, God. That, that is a visual.” —Bob Kevoian, [146:13]
- “But there’s another use for Botox called Bocox. We're gonna find out. I'm not kidding.” —Tom Griswold, [52:47]
- “You put your phone up your ear and act like you’re on the phone. Son of a… if it didn’t work. It was the best advice I’ve ever gotten.” —Bob Kevoian, [61:43]
- “I hear she cooks them in little rolls. Totinos.” —Tom Griswold, on toenail addiction [142:17]
Selected Timestamps for Key Segments
- Invisible Leash Bit: [00:45–03:53]
- Earthquake/Sports Banter: [06:00–08:43]
- Weird Wildlife – Turkeys: [19:53–21:53]
- Shark Song: [46:11]
- Beer Cocktails (Beermosa): [27:20–29:37]
- Male Dribble/Health Q&A: [96:42–98:29]
- Car Part Mishap (Jamaica): [98:54–103:15]
- Maury Baby Segment: [146:55–151:23]
- Iguana Recipes: [154:53–end]
For New Listeners
This episode is a signature snapshot of BOB & TOM: loving cruelty, weird news, listener interactivity, classic bits, and running bits on bodily functions, masculinity/femininity, generational quirks, and the non-stop search for a punchline. It’s like sitting in on a family argument, except everyone’s trying to get the last joke in before the next weird headline arrives.
Note: This summary omits all advertisements, intros/outros, and non-content promos. Only show discussion and recurring comedy bits are covered.
