The BOB & TOM Show – January 28, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode of The BOB & TOM Show kicks off with musical comedy and quickly launches into the show’s signature blend of wit, personal stories, pop culture, and audience letters. Filling in for regulars out sick, Jeff Oskay joins Tom Griswold, Christy Lee, Pat Godwin, Ace Cosby, Jess Hooker, and others for a dynamic, laughter-driven morning. Expect discussions on weather chaos, the quirks of American shopping, family life, comedic takes on current news—including a record-breaking Scrabble player, “sexy time” advice, and a not-so-musical world record.

Main Themes

Surviving winter storms and power outages
Quirks of shopping in America (Aldi, Trader Joe’s, etc.)
Sports and pop culture “stupid news”
Musical and technological oddities
Dog and cat naming trends
Relationship advice with comic edge

Key Discussion Points

1. Paul Thorn’s Musical Comedy & Power Outage Story

The show opens with a comedic song by Paul Thorn, "Jehovah Witness Stripper."
The hosts chat about Thorn's authenticity, his inventive wife (making coffee using muffin tins and tea lights during an outage), and recount his past as a professional boxer.
[02:45–04:53] Notable quote (Tom Griswold on Paul Thorn):

"He's the most authentic person I know... Everything about him, he's so real." [03:54]

2. Winter Weather Havoc & Power Outages

Severe winter storms in Tennessee and Mississippi leave over 400,000 without power.
Hosts praise utility workers and snow plow drivers.
[05:45] Christy Lee:

"410,000 people still in Tennessee and Mississippi."
Humorous takes on weather prediction accuracy and travel mishaps (Tom’s snowless vacation).
Lighthearted complaints about ski resorts DJing at mountain bases.
[06:36] Tom Griswold:

"The skiing was terrible, but at least the lines were long."

3. Snow Days & E-Learning Debate

Discussion on the “death” of classic snow days in favor of e-learning.
The group reminisces about childhood snow days and watching ‘The Price is Right’ when home sick.
[09:24] Tom Griswold:

"The beauty of a snow day. I would contend that I learned more on snow days… than I did at school."

4. Shopping Quirks—Aldi, Trader Joe’s, and More

Quarters-for-carts policy at Aldi—the merits and frustrations.
Bring-your-own-bags policy; food trends; "Aldi Finds" aisle.
Trader Joe’s tote bags as a status accessory in Europe.
Hosts swap personal stories about first experiences at Aldi.
[20:53] Christy Lee:

"The quarter thing isn’t a bad idea because it really does help..."

5. Cultural & Linguistic Oddities

The group muses on British vs. American English: “aluminium” vs. “aluminum,” “skip” vs. “dumpster,” etc.
Shopping cart: “buggy” (West Virginia), “trolley” (UK).
Aluminum pronunciation and other language quirks elicit much playful banter.

6. Letters from Listeners

Shout-outs to fans, including ‘David in southern Michigan.’
Anecdotes regarding shopping etiquette and Aldi expansion.
Run-in stories with identical twins (Jeff Oskay’s former marriage).

7. Pop Culture & News: Sex Toys, Bears, and Board Games

Japan’s urban bear problem and inventive new sex toy (the “Groove Thing”) that uses bone-conduction technology for internal music listening/feeling.
- Compared to the old “bone phone” device from the 1970s.
- Raucous speculation about music one might “enjoy” internally.
- Story has the team in stitches, especially as they try to figure out whether the vibration “plays” actual music or just the rhythm.
- [91:56] Christy Lee (reading):
  
  "You can feel the music through a high fidelity resonator that transmits sound waves as physical sensations."
Hyundai’s “snow mode” feature gets praised, leading to car and parenting tangents.
Scrabble rules: Tom’s “any word you can’t say on the radio = double word score” house rule.
[17:07] Christy Lee:

"Any word you can’t say on the radio is a double word score."
Story about Guy Fieri’s AI-free Super Bowl makeover commercial (he's nearly unrecognizable).
The world’s most dramatic ketchup "keg" for Super Bowl parties.

8. Sports Desk & "Hawk in a Batting Cage" Mishap

Animal officers rescue a hawk from a batting cage; Tom’s long-winded attempt at a Ken “the Hawk” Harrelson joke flops but becomes an epic running gag.
Hosts recall obscure sports figures, much to the audience’s amusement (or confusion).
Belichick snubbed for first-ballot Hall of Fame, possibly for his “cheating” history.

9. Dog & Cat Names: What’s In, What’s Out

New survey shows top names for 2025 (Luna, Bella, Poppy, Milo, etc.)
“Fido” and “Rover” nearly extinct as pet names.
Panel discusses naming pets after family members, celebrities, or ironic choices.
Hilarious anecdotes about chasing a dog named “Ganja” through the neighborhood.
[109:21] Tom Griswold:

"It’s perfectly possible… you’ll be running around your neighborhood screaming your dog’s name, trying to find it."

10. Relationship Advice – Sexy Time with Ali Breen (Starts approx. [137:01])

Letters include: heartbreak over a partner having a child after refusing with the letter writer, revenge sexting, and drinking spouses.
Panel offers comedy laced with some practical advice: “Get yourself knocked up. It’s not that hard.” [142:38] Tom Griswold
Cheating in the workplace debated.
Alcohol and relationship woes: “She just drinks and yells at me.” Tom proposes confronting addiction with creative approaches (circles of chairs in the living room).

11. World Record Segment: "Most Languages in a Song"

From Denmark: A father sets the record for saying “I love you” in 521 languages in a song (~23 minutes; universally panned as "insufferable").
[75:54] Pat Godwin:

"Honestly, no [it’s not any good]."

12. Scrabble Cheater?

Top UK female Scrabble player admits to winning while not knowing most of her words’ meanings—just memorizing valid-words lists.
Tom objects: “That’s no fun.”
Discussion of Tom’s scrabble house rule (see above).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On Paul Thorn:
Tom Griswold: "He's the most authentic person I know. Everything about him, he's so real." [03:54]
On Quarter Carts:
Christy Lee: "It prevents them from being left in the parking lot, so you always have to bring your cart back." [20:26]
On Music on the Mountain:
Tom Griswold: "Some faux DJ standing in front of an Apple computer... What a scam." [07:16]
On Family Logic:
Tom Griswold: "I could probably talk to some 90 year old guy who would tell me how stupid his 70 year old son is. They stop doing what you ask them to about age seven." [12:06]
On World Records:
Pat Godwin: "Honestly, no [the song is not any good]." [75:54]
On "Groove Thing" Sex Toy:
Christy Lee: "Comes with an anal attachment, vaginal attachment, and an external massage attachment along with the external speaker. So you got everything going on there." [92:17]
On Sex and Drinking:
Listener letter: "My wife drinks at least a bottle of wine every night. It was really fun when we were young, now she just drinks and yells at me."
Panel: “Maybe she should switch to booze.” [150:07]

Highlight Timestamps

[00:24] – Paul Thorn’s “Jehovah Witness Stripper” performance
[05:45] – Power outage statistics and weather banter
[09:24] – Snow days, school, and e-learning debate
[18:49] – British-English oddities (“aluminium” etc.)
[33:34] – Bone Phone and Groove Thing sex toy story
[47:26] – Rescued hawk, Ken “the Hawk” Harrelson running joke
[54:30] – Valentine's, Scrabble rules, and Aldi/Trader Joe’s sibling history
[103:17] – Top dog and cat names segment
[137:01] – Sexy Time with Ali Breen relationship letters
[156:19] – Scrabble champ who doesn’t know her words

Tone & Style

Playful, quick-witted, irreverent.
Everyday life meets absurdity: weather, shopping, pets, parenting, and racy tech.
Authentic banter and friendly jabs—hosts are comfortable ribbing each other and admitting when jokes flop.
Occasional friendly chaos as segments ramble or run out of steam, to comic effect.

For the New Listener

This episode epitomizes The BOB & TOM Show: a fast-moving, joke-heavy mix of news, personal stories, and comedic riffing. If you enjoy veteran radio pros riffing on weather, shopping, relationships, and pop culture—with occasional musical parodies and honest-to-God bad jokes—this is the one to start with.

Summary Table of Contents

| Segment | Timestamp | |------------------------------------|-------------| | Paul Thorn’s Opener | 00:24–02:45 | | Power Outages & Winter Weather | 03:53–06:16 | | Snow Days / E-Learning | 09:00–10:43 | | Shopping Quirks (Aldi, Trader Joe’s)| 17:54–22:28 | | Strange News Stories & Sex Toy | 32:33–37:08 | | Sports Stories & Harrelson Gag | 47:26–51:28 | | Pet Name Trends | 103:17–110:10| | Sexy Time with Ali Breen | 137:01–155:15| | Scrabble “Cheating” Discussion | 159:18–161:54|

“To reserve your laughter, call 800-345-2868…” — Christy Lee, ad read gone wild

The BOB & TOM Show – January 28, 2026

Episode Overview

Main Themes

Surviving winter storms and power outages
Quirks of shopping in America (Aldi, Trader Joe’s, etc.)
Sports and pop culture “stupid news”
Musical and technological oddities
Dog and cat naming trends
Relationship advice with comic edge

Key Discussion Points

1. Paul Thorn’s Musical Comedy & Power Outage Story

The show opens with a comedic song by Paul Thorn, "Jehovah Witness Stripper."
The hosts chat about Thorn's authenticity, his inventive wife (making coffee using muffin tins and tea lights during an outage), and recount his past as a professional boxer.
[02:45–04:53] Notable quote (Tom Griswold on Paul Thorn):

"He's the most authentic person I know... Everything about him, he's so real." [03:54]

2. Winter Weather Havoc & Power Outages

Severe winter storms in Tennessee and Mississippi leave over 400,000 without power.
Hosts praise utility workers and snow plow drivers.
[05:45] Christy Lee:

"410,000 people still in Tennessee and Mississippi."
Humorous takes on weather prediction accuracy and travel mishaps (Tom’s snowless vacation).
Lighthearted complaints about ski resorts DJing at mountain bases.
[06:36] Tom Griswold:

"The skiing was terrible, but at least the lines were long."

3. Snow Days & E-Learning Debate

Discussion on the “death” of classic snow days in favor of e-learning.
The group reminisces about childhood snow days and watching ‘The Price is Right’ when home sick.
[09:24] Tom Griswold:

"The beauty of a snow day. I would contend that I learned more on snow days… than I did at school."

4. Shopping Quirks—Aldi, Trader Joe’s, and More

Quarters-for-carts policy at Aldi—the merits and frustrations.
Bring-your-own-bags policy; food trends; "Aldi Finds" aisle.
Trader Joe’s tote bags as a status accessory in Europe.
Hosts swap personal stories about first experiences at Aldi.
[20:53] Christy Lee:

"The quarter thing isn’t a bad idea because it really does help..."

5. Cultural & Linguistic Oddities

The group muses on British vs. American English: “aluminium” vs. “aluminum,” “skip” vs. “dumpster,” etc.
Shopping cart: “buggy” (West Virginia), “trolley” (UK).
Aluminum pronunciation and other language quirks elicit much playful banter.

6. Letters from Listeners

Shout-outs to fans, including ‘David in southern Michigan.’
Anecdotes regarding shopping etiquette and Aldi expansion.
Run-in stories with identical twins (Jeff Oskay’s former marriage).

7. Pop Culture & News: Sex Toys, Bears, and Board Games

Japan’s urban bear problem and inventive new sex toy (the “Groove Thing”) that uses bone-conduction technology for internal music listening/feeling.
- Compared to the old “bone phone” device from the 1970s.
- Raucous speculation about music one might “enjoy” internally.
- Story has the team in stitches, especially as they try to figure out whether the vibration “plays” actual music or just the rhythm.
- [91:56] Christy Lee (reading):
  
  "You can feel the music through a high fidelity resonator that transmits sound waves as physical sensations."
Hyundai’s “snow mode” feature gets praised, leading to car and parenting tangents.
Scrabble rules: Tom’s “any word you can’t say on the radio = double word score” house rule.
[17:07] Christy Lee:

"Any word you can’t say on the radio is a double word score."
Story about Guy Fieri’s AI-free Super Bowl makeover commercial (he's nearly unrecognizable).
The world’s most dramatic ketchup "keg" for Super Bowl parties.

8. Sports Desk & "Hawk in a Batting Cage" Mishap

Animal officers rescue a hawk from a batting cage; Tom’s long-winded attempt at a Ken “the Hawk” Harrelson joke flops but becomes an epic running gag.
Hosts recall obscure sports figures, much to the audience’s amusement (or confusion).
Belichick snubbed for first-ballot Hall of Fame, possibly for his “cheating” history.

9. Dog & Cat Names: What’s In, What’s Out

New survey shows top names for 2025 (Luna, Bella, Poppy, Milo, etc.)
“Fido” and “Rover” nearly extinct as pet names.
Panel discusses naming pets after family members, celebrities, or ironic choices.
Hilarious anecdotes about chasing a dog named “Ganja” through the neighborhood.
[109:21] Tom Griswold:

"It’s perfectly possible… you’ll be running around your neighborhood screaming your dog’s name, trying to find it."

10. Relationship Advice – Sexy Time with Ali Breen (Starts approx. [137:01])

Letters include: heartbreak over a partner having a child after refusing with the letter writer, revenge sexting, and drinking spouses.
Panel offers comedy laced with some practical advice: “Get yourself knocked up. It’s not that hard.” [142:38] Tom Griswold
Cheating in the workplace debated.
Alcohol and relationship woes: “She just drinks and yells at me.” Tom proposes confronting addiction with creative approaches (circles of chairs in the living room).

11. World Record Segment: "Most Languages in a Song"

From Denmark: A father sets the record for saying “I love you” in 521 languages in a song (~23 minutes; universally panned as "insufferable").
[75:54] Pat Godwin:

"Honestly, no [it’s not any good]."

12. Scrabble Cheater?

Top UK female Scrabble player admits to winning while not knowing most of her words’ meanings—just memorizing valid-words lists.
Tom objects: “That’s no fun.”
Discussion of Tom’s scrabble house rule (see above).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On Paul Thorn:
Tom Griswold: "He's the most authentic person I know. Everything about him, he's so real." [03:54]
On Quarter Carts:
Christy Lee: "It prevents them from being left in the parking lot, so you always have to bring your cart back." [20:26]
On Music on the Mountain:
Tom Griswold: "Some faux DJ standing in front of an Apple computer... What a scam." [07:16]
On Family Logic:
Tom Griswold: "I could probably talk to some 90 year old guy who would tell me how stupid his 70 year old son is. They stop doing what you ask them to about age seven." [12:06]
On World Records:
Pat Godwin: "Honestly, no [the song is not any good]." [75:54]
On "Groove Thing" Sex Toy:
Christy Lee: "Comes with an anal attachment, vaginal attachment, and an external massage attachment along with the external speaker. So you got everything going on there." [92:17]
On Sex and Drinking:
Listener letter: "My wife drinks at least a bottle of wine every night. It was really fun when we were young, now she just drinks and yells at me."
Panel: “Maybe she should switch to booze.” [150:07]

Highlight Timestamps

[00:24] – Paul Thorn’s “Jehovah Witness Stripper” performance
[05:45] – Power outage statistics and weather banter
[09:24] – Snow days, school, and e-learning debate
[18:49] – British-English oddities (“aluminium” etc.)
[33:34] – Bone Phone and Groove Thing sex toy story
[47:26] – Rescued hawk, Ken “the Hawk” Harrelson running joke
[54:30] – Valentine's, Scrabble rules, and Aldi/Trader Joe’s sibling history
[103:17] – Top dog and cat names segment
[137:01] – Sexy Time with Ali Breen relationship letters
[156:19] – Scrabble champ who doesn’t know her words

Tone & Style

Playful, quick-witted, irreverent.
Everyday life meets absurdity: weather, shopping, pets, parenting, and racy tech.
Authentic banter and friendly jabs—hosts are comfortable ribbing each other and admitting when jokes flop.
Occasional friendly chaos as segments ramble or run out of steam, to comic effect.

For the New Listener

Summary Table of Contents

“To reserve your laughter, call 800-345-2868…” — Christy Lee, ad read gone wild

The BOB & TOM Show - January 28, 2026

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The BOB & TOM Show – January 28, 2026

Episode Overview

Main Themes

Key Discussion Points

1. Paul Thorn’s Musical Comedy & Power Outage Story

2. Winter Weather Havoc & Power Outages

3. Snow Days & E-Learning Debate

4. Shopping Quirks—Aldi, Trader Joe’s, and More

5. Cultural & Linguistic Oddities

6. Letters from Listeners

7. Pop Culture & News: Sex Toys, Bears, and Board Games

8. Sports Desk & "Hawk in a Batting Cage" Mishap

9. Dog & Cat Names: What’s In, What’s Out

10. Relationship Advice – Sexy Time with Ali Breen (Starts approx. [137:01])

11. World Record Segment: "Most Languages in a Song"

12. Scrabble Cheater?

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Highlight Timestamps

Tone & Style

For the New Listener

Summary Table of Contents

Summary

The BOB & TOM Show – January 28, 2026

Episode Overview

Main Themes

Key Discussion Points

1. Paul Thorn’s Musical Comedy & Power Outage Story

2. Winter Weather Havoc & Power Outages

3. Snow Days & E-Learning Debate

4. Shopping Quirks—Aldi, Trader Joe’s, and More

5. Cultural & Linguistic Oddities

6. Letters from Listeners

7. Pop Culture & News: Sex Toys, Bears, and Board Games

8. Sports Desk & "Hawk in a Batting Cage" Mishap

9. Dog & Cat Names: What’s In, What’s Out

10. Relationship Advice – Sexy Time with Ali Breen (Starts approx. [137:01])

11. World Record Segment: "Most Languages in a Song"

12. Scrabble Cheater?

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Highlight Timestamps

Tone & Style

For the New Listener

Summary Table of Contents