The BOB & TOM Show – January 30, 2026

Overview of the Episode

This classic episode of The BOB & TOM Show offers the show’s signature blend of improvisational comedy, pop culture banter, sports updates, and irreverent community storytelling. The crew riff on everything from peculiar sex toys and memorable movie moments to peculiar world records and the logistics of snow cream, all while interacting with listener emails and poking fun at each other. Regulars Tom Griswold, Chick McGee, Christy Lee, Pat Godwin, Jeff Oskay, Jess Hooker, and Ace Cosby keep the energy fast and the tone delightfully offbeat, minimizing structure in favor of spontaneous, playful conversation.

Key Discussion Points & Highlights

1. Musical Comedy and “Let Your Freak Flag Fly”

[01:30–04:49]

• Pat Godwin opens the segment with a lighthearted original song: “Let Your Freak Flag Fly.”
• The cast joins in with banter referencing pop culture (Scooby Doo, Betsy Ross) and classic rock (David Crosby’s “Almost Cut My Hair”).
• Notable quote:
  • “Let your freak, let your freak, let your freak flag fly. We’re not here to judge you, we’re just here to love you...” — Pat Godwin ([01:30])
• This sets the relaxed, silly mood for the rest of the episode.

2. Clothing Pet Peeves: Drawstrings & Hoodies

[06:13–07:13]

• Chick McGee and Christy Lee vent about hoodie drawstrings and the weirdness of brightly colored drawstrings poking out of pants.
• Tom humorously complains about a pair of shorts:
  • “If you let it hang out, it looks like you’ve got a micro penis.” – Tom Griswold ([06:54])
• Christy says she dislikes drawstring sweatpants because they “always stick out.”

3. Strange Sex Toys & Vibro-Tech

[10:34–16:47]

• Tom shares details on a new adult toy that vibrates to music and is controlled remotely, with multiple attachments (anal, vaginal, massage).
• The team riff on what songs would be best for musical sex toys (“side two of Abbey Road,” Phil Collins’ “In the Air Tonight,” and the Butthole Surfers for anal attachment).
• Frequent jokes about the science of “hearing music in your vagina” and jokes about becoming “vinyl snobs” for these toys.
• Notable segment:
  • Tom: “You’ve never heard side two of Abbey Road until you’ve heard it vaginally, Christy, I’m just telling you.” ([15:31])
• The cast keeps up a gag about what music genres would “feel best,” ending with the consensus that Phil Collins’ drum solo is supreme.

4. Sports, Collectibles, and Listener Letters

[18:27–20:19]

• Chick promotes a limited edition Indiana Hoosiers National Championship football collectible.
• Tom gets hung up on the pronunciation of “authentic,” sparking more playful language debates.

5. Weather, Cars, and Safety

[30:08–31:00]

• The team warns listeners: Four-wheel drive doesn’t help on ice.
• Christy and Tom reminisce about snow driving, exchanging cold-weather tips.

6. Dog Names & Life Advice

[38:49–42:31]

• Hilarious listener emails about unusual dog names ("Potato," "Ganja," "Dammit") with the crew riffing on how awkward it is yelling these names in public.
• Notable moment:
  • Chick: “When I was really young, my grandpa had a big basset hound named Dammit. Imagine I was five... yelling, ‘dammit, come here!’” ([42:18])

7. Movie Debates: Dr. Strangelove & Body Heat

[44:51–47:48]
[60:07–64:29]

• Christy admits she doesn’t “get” Dr. Strangelove, prompting the guys to quote it lovingly:
  • Tom: “‘You can’t fight in here! This is the War Room!’ Come on.” ([47:45])
• Jess Hooker is assigned to watch "Body Heat" for “bedroom inspiration” but falls asleep—prompting ribbing about Tom’s “sexy movie” recommendations.
• Jokes about the slow, steamy 1980s erotic thriller music:
  • Jess: “That cheesy ass music, dude...”
  • Chick: “Yeah, it’s a bad sax.”

8. World Records, Cows, and Guinness Shenanigans

[80:07–83:40]

• Guinness World Record: Largest gathering of people dressed as cows (over 1,300 in Cowaramup, Australia, record still unbroken).
• Jeff Oskay exposes the financial side: “It costs tens of thousands of dollars for Guinness to send judges—huge scam.”
• Joke riffs on the “scam” aspect of world records and the motivations for setting weird records.

9. Listener Letters & Running Gags

Various timestamps throughout

• Multiple “Letters from Listeners” drive show momentum, from stories of “free ballin’” (the famed Tom Petty parody at [93:49–95:06]) to marital advice and bedroom humor.
• Chick’s “out of the shower” line: “You want any of this before I put it away?” becomes a recurring bit.
• Jeff Oskay shares that he was married to a twin, leading to Tom’s awkward compliment: “They’re gorgeous!”

10. Science, Coffee, and Diet Fads

[108:27–109:56]

• Christy reads a dubious new study claiming drinking coffee may lower risk of atrial fibrillation—Tom emphatically disagrees:
  • “If you’re dealing with AFib, talk to a qualified physician. Don’t read something off the Internet.” ([109:32])

11. Animal News: Miniature Donkey and Kangaroo

[115:33–116:37]
[131:27–133:20]

• Heartwarming story about a miniature donkey named Dolly Parton returned home after escaping onto a Michigan roadway.
• The cast riffs on what to call a miniature donkey (“dinky”) and debate various “junior animal” breeds (cows, donkeys).
• A kangaroo is found loose in Texas, leading to puns about leaving their return address in the pouch and “keeping it out back.”

12. Snow Cream—Making Ice Cream from Snow

[113:31–144:13]

• Jess Hooker makes “snow cream” (ice cream from snow) live on air, which the cast taste tests and reviews as “like soft-serve” and “really good.”
• Instructions and tips for listeners:
  • “[Bring] your bowl and beaters outside to pre-chill. Heavy whipping cream, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, and clean snow—mix and eat!” ([145:53])
• Tom jokes about contaminants (“that crunchy stuff? It’s larvae!”)

13. Strange Exercise Phenomena: "Coregasms"

[129:57–131:25]

• Christy reports on a viral fitness influencer’s claim of having an orgasm during ab exercises (“coregasm”); the crew are skeptical and link it to OnlyFans stunts.

14. Pat Godwin’s Songs

• A highlight is Pat’s listener-inspired Tom Petty parody, “Free Ballin’.” ([93:49–95:06])
• Pat also sings an original about the beer truck spill in Wisconsin, set to a bluesy melody:
  • “Oh my boss is gonna blow, I know…” ([149:44–152:24])

Notable Quotes & Moments by Timestamp

• [06:54] Tom: “If you let it hang out, it looks like you’ve got a micro penis.”
• [15:31] Tom: “You’ve never heard side two of Abbey Road until you’ve heard it vaginally, Christy, I’m just telling you.”
• [42:18] Chick: “My grandpa had a basset hound named Dammit. Imagine a five-year-old running around the house yelling, ‘Dammit, come here!’”
• [47:45] Tom: “You can’t fight in here! This is the War Room! Come on.”
• [63:07] Pat: “It’s all foreplay. Sex is slow, baby.”
• [80:24] Chick: “The record was achieved during the Deja Mu County Fair.”
• [95:01] Pat Godwin (singing): “The guy’s free, free, free ballin’.”
• [109:32] Tom: “If you’re dealing with AFib, talk to a qualified physician. Don’t read something off the Internet.”
• [142:44] Chick: “Just remember: Any time you get out of the shower, fellas—‘Do you want any of this before I put it away?’”
• [149:44–152:24] Pat Godwin’s bluesy “Wasted Beer” song about the Spotted Cow beer spill.

Memorable Moments

• Jess making snow cream live—listener-friendly and interactive.
• The cast devising song “soundtracks” for risqué toys.
• Savagely poking fun at each other’s pop culture blind spots (Tom not knowing popular songs, Christy not liking Dr. Strangelove).
• Listener letter chains—dog names, marital advice, and running gags.

Useful Timestamps for Key Segments

• Musical Opening ("Let Your Freak Flag Fly"): [01:30–04:49]
• Sex Toy & Musical Vibration Riffing: [10:34–16:47]
• Body Heat Movie Discussion: [60:07–64:29]
• Coregasm/Exercise Orgasm Story: [129:57–131:25]
• Snow Cream Demo/Review: [113:31–144:13]
• Listener “Free Ballin’” Song: [93:49–95:06]
• Beer Truck Spill Song: [149:44–152:24]

Summary Takeaways

• Tone/Style: Unfiltered, self-deprecating, highly improvisational, and playful, with the group constantly riffing on each other’s quirks.
• Recurring Themes: Absurd news items, playful sexuality, middle-aged body horror, music movie nostalgia, carnivalesque pet stories, and listener participation.
• Why Listen: For the blend of satirical news, goofy musical numbers, genuine laughter among longtime friends, and crowd-source comedy via email.

Ideal For:
Fans who enjoy behind-the-scenes irreverence, banter about everyday life, playful music comedy, and a raucous, authentic morning show energy.