The BOB & TOM Show – January 22, 2026

A Mix of Comedy, News, and Audience Interaction

Episode Overview

This episode of The BOB & TOM Show delivers the classic signature blend: irreverent comedy, lighthearted conversations, audience stories, music, topical news, and sports chatter. The crew (Bob Kevoian, Tom Griswold, Chick McGee, Christy Lee, Josh Arnold, Ace Cosby, and Pat Godwin) are joined by comedians DJ Dangler and Charlie Berens, with teases for a future interview with NFL Hall of Famer Joe Theismann. The morning features skits, musical interludes, open phone lines and listener letters, and plenty of friendly ribbing among the show regulars.

Key Discussion Points and Highlights

1. The "Man Song" and Kickoff Banter (00:15–03:15)

• Opening Musical Comedy: The show opens with "The Man Song" (originally by Sean Morey), featuring the cast playing with its tongue-in-cheek, self-deprecating lyrics riffing on traditional "man of the house" tropes.
• In-Studio Introductions: The hosts playfully compliment Christy Lee’s “lumberjack” outfit (“Very sexy. She’s a lumberjack and she’s okay…” – Bob, 02:38).
• Banter About Small Talk: Chick confesses distaste for small talk (“You know me, I hate small talk” – Chick, 03:15), which prompts mock confusion from Bob.

2. News, Sports, and Pop Culture Riffs

Tom Brady vs. Aaron Rodgers: Who'd You Rather? (04:00–05:51)

• The gang muses on who they'd rather hang out (or sleep) with: Aaron Rodgers or Tom Brady.
  • “Aaron's much more rugged.” – Bob (04:39)
  • “I kind of like the clean cut Tom Brady.” – Christy (04:44)
  • "Tom Brady's probably shaved down there. Very odd." – Bob (04:54)

Remembering Wolfman Jack (06:04–10:03)

• Extended reminiscence about iconic radio DJ Wolfman Jack, sharing stories of his personality, physical appearance, and legendary status.
  • “He was probably 350, maybe 400 pounds…” – Bob (07:03)
  • “He wore a cape.” – Christy (06:16)

Listener Letters: Dating Disasters and Wordle Obsessions (17:23–23:52)

• The team reads audience emails about first dates, snow stories, and Wordle tips.
  • “The Bob & Tom Book Club… our first book: Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. First meeting Sunday at 2:00.” – Chick (22:53)
  • “Wordle has about 2 million players a day. Isn’t that something?” - Josh (22:09)

Snowstorm “Fern” (10:42–13:58, 32:39–33:34)

• Discussion about the incoming winter storm, humorously lamenting the name ‘Fern’ and the trend of giving storms non-threatening names.
  • “Fern. That’s not a scary name at all.” – Christy (11:47)
  • “Name it Mrs. Hitler. Make people frightened of it.” – Bob (11:51)
  • “I think Fern’s appropriate. Sounds like a chilly old windy hag to me.” – Josh (12:20)
• Lists of “grandma” names and storm-naming hijinks ensue.

3. “Fattest Thing I Ever Did” Returns (33:42–36:13, 37:00–39:31)

• By listener request, the team shares recent “fattest things” they’ve done, such as feeding dogs whipped cream with their food (Chick), eating pizza, and adding extra Oreos to cookies and cream ice cream.
• Memorable moment: Musical riff and raunchy lyrics about being “the fattest.”
  • “All I do, I eat and jerk it and eat.” – Show song (39:05)
  • “Jet’s Pizza. It’s the best.” – Chick (36:48)
  • “You don’t have to be fat to do fat things, though.” – Josh (39:36)

4. Listener Oddities: Thermostat OCD, Elevator Rituals, and Restroom Strategies (39:56–43:45)

• Letters about quirks such as setting thermostats to numbers divisible by 5, pushing elevator buttons multiple times, and mapping the city's best bathrooms.
  • “Anytime I’m in my car, I need to adjust the volume to a number divisible by 5.” – Listener email (41:07)
  • “I think Fern’s appropriate. Sounds like a chilly, old, windy hag to me.” – Josh (12:20)

5. Pop Culture: Favorite Movies, Music, and Bond Debates (45:09–48:42, 107:13–113:19)

• Crew members rattle off their favorite movies:
  • Goodfellas (Josh), LA Story (Josh), Toy Story (Tom), Paddington 2 (Tom), Road House (Christy), Waiting for Guffman (DJ Dangler)
  • “Top Gun and Top Gun Maverick… But my favorite is Road House.” – Christy (47:06)
• Recurring ABBA/Mamma Mia debate: Christy's love for ABBA is constantly teased by Bob, who describes their music as “whitest, soulless music ever made” (90:02), while DJ Dangler voices support.
  • “It’s the whole movie is like watching an ad for family.” – DJ (89:54)
• James Bond rankings: Debate over the best James Bond films and theme songs (Thunderball, Goldfinger, Skyfall, etc.).
  • “Goldfinger is not even my favorite.” – DJ (110:27)
  • “Paul McCartney’s ‘Live and Let Die’… number three.” – Christy (113:00)
  • “Billy Eilish, No Time to Die… it is good.” (111:44)

6. Practical Life, Home, and Winter Memories (58:58–63:08)

• The team swaps snowstorm stories, recalls being snowed in, and the joyous childhood snow days.
  • “My car was completely covered… left it at Arby’s.” – Christy (60:57)
• Affirmations bit: Mock self-help mantras: “Enjoy building them up, love breaking them down.” (63:38)

7. Quirky Product and Charity News (71:27–74:35, 94:03–96:38)

• A hair care brand attempts a Guinness World Record for most "hair flip" videos posted in 24 hours, leading to a practical explanation (hair flipping for attraction or fun) and jokes about alternative body hair flips.
  • “Can it be the hair on your ass?” – Bob (72:26)
• Valentine’s Day pitches: Steven Singer Jewelers’ gold-dipped “Sunset Rose” (and other jewelry offerings) are discussed at length, including live unboxing on-air.

8. Listener Stories: Crime, Romance, and Water Sports Mishaps (23:59–27:29, 76:24–80:07)

• Emails about water-skiing disasters and tubing injuries, morphing into technological nostalgia about tubes and jukeboxes.

  • “I bet neither one of them could describe the other one to anybody… 50 years!” – Chick (25:43)

• Crime stories: A loose dog in New Jersey found wearing a prisoner’s ankle monitor leads to discussion about monitoring technology, house arrest, and Chick’s homebody tendencies.

  • “I could be on house arrest and there would be no difference…” – Chick (78:32)

9. Language and Swearing: Inventing New Swear Words (140:29–141:47)

• DJ Dangler proclaims 2026 his year to “be a nicer human.”
• The group debates the merits of made-up swears versus classic ones.
  • “I am determined to be a nicer human… but the other day I told a fat guy in camo he was asking too much out of camouflage.” – DJ (139:05)
  • “I like yelling ‘rats!’ and meaning it, like I’m a 70’s cartoon.” – DJ (141:57)

10. Guest Segments

Comedian DJ Dangler (85:22–98:21, 116:34–117:20, 138:40ff)

• DJ’s signature dry, self-aware humor sparks laughter, especially when joking about his husky puppy (“he’s a dachshund; he’s just fat as hell” – DJ, 117:17) and his resolution to “be nicer.”
• Shares his take on beards, wrestling fandom, and family dynamics.

Comedian Charlie Berens (124:01–136:14)

• Joins remotely, brings Midwest charm and practical humor, discusses the merits of stacking washers and dryers, and the odd regional custom of putting ice in toilets for snow days.
  • “You ever put ice in the toilet to ask for a snow day?” – Charlie (130:06)
• Teases his Grandpa Bob’s branded fishing lures and upcoming tour.

Notable Quotes and Moments (with Timestamps)

• “I don't take no crap from anybody else but you... I'm the man of this house until you get home.” — Bob, in-character during "Man Song" (00:37)
• “I don't want a kale smoothie; I want to have a cocktail.” — Christy Lee, Aaron Rodgers v. Tom Brady debate (04:15)
• “She works all night and she works all day. She wears women's clothing. Oh, you do?” — Chick, teasing Christy’s outfit (02:44)
• “Pays to not pay attention.” — Bob, after Josh guesses Wolfman Jack’s age correctly without listening (06:53)
• “Fern. That's not a scary name at all.” — Christy (11:47)
• “I think Fern's appropriate. Sounds like a chilly old windy hag to me.” — Josh (12:20)
• “All I do, I eat and jerk it and eat.” — Fattest Thing musical riff (39:05)
• “You don’t have to be fat to do fat things, though.” — Josh (39:36)
• “Anytime I’m in my car, I need to adjust the volume to a number divisible by five.” — Listener email (41:07)
• “I think we might need some new swear words; the other ones are getting tired.” — Christy (141:04)
• “He's a dachshund. He's just fat as hell.” — DJ Dangler, on his new “husky” puppy (117:18)
• “I like yelling ‘Rats!’ and meaning it, like I’m a 70s cartoon.” — DJ (141:57)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Opening/Man Song and Banter: 00:15–03:15
• Brady vs. Rodgers: 04:00–05:51
• Wolfman Jack Reminiscences: 06:04–10:03
• Snowstorm “Fern”: 10:42–13:58, 32:39–33:34
• Fattest Thing I Ever Did Feature: 33:42–36:13, 37:00–39:31
• Thermostat and Elevator OCD: 39:56–43:45
• Favorite Movie/Music Debates: 45:09–48:42, 107:13–113:19
• Charlie Berens Remote Interview: 124:01–136:14
• Listener Letters (dating mishaps, Wordle): 17:23–23:52
• Swearing & Language Play: 140:29–141:47

Tone and Language

The show’s signature blend of sarcasm, deadpan, riffing, and friendly mockery is omnipresent. Audience letters and phone-ins are treated with warmth but also lampooned with jokes, and the regulars’ chemistry is apparent throughout. The discussion is often irreverent but rarely mean-spirited. Recurring topics like “fattest thing I ever did,” weather rants, and pop culture rankings provide a familiar, interactive tone for longtime listeners.

Summary Wrap-Up

Listeners are treated to a humorous, freewheeling morning: musical parodies, pop culture hot-takes, quirky listener stories, and the offbeat camaraderie of The BOB & TOM Show crew alongside colorful guests. Highlights include the return of beloved segments (“Fattest Thing I Ever Did”), a deep dive into snowstorm memories, an extended debate over the best Bond movie and theme song, and Christy’s impromptu tap dancing. If you missed this episode, you missed a morning of laughs, friendly debates, and the comforting consistency of one of radio’s true institutions.