The BOB & TOM Show – January 8, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode of The BOB & TOM Show delivers the show’s signature blend of comedy, banter, and light debate among the crew. Broadcast from the O’Reilly Auto Parts Studios, the cast kicks the year off with stories of awkward New Year greetings, shoe-shining mishaps, license plate debacles, sports talk, bizarre news, and ongoing debates about daily habits and pop culture. Highlights include a hilarious digression about the appropriate length of New Year salutations, a running gag about dishwashers, and recurring commentary on generational references.

Main Cast:

• Tom Griswold (B)
• Chick McGee (A)
• Christy Lee (D)
• Josh Arnold (E)
• Willie Griswold (C)
• Ace Cosby (F)

Key Discussion Points & Highlights

1. Show Open & Song Parody

• [00:16–02:48] The episode opens with a comedic musical number “I’ll Never Smoke Weed with Willie Again,” spoofing Willie Nelson. The crew jokes about meeting Willie Nelson and the pitfalls of trying to keep up with celebrities.
• Tom and Chick recount personal encounters with Willie Nelson, leading to funny confusion over braids vs. pigtails.

Memorable Quote:
“Don’t knock it till you tried it. Well, I’ve tried it, my friend. And I’ll never smoke weed with Willie again.” – Song Parody [00:30]

2. Happy New Year Debate

• [03:38–05:14] The team dives into a spirited debate about how late is too late to wish someone a "Happy New Year," with generational and cultural tangents.
• Tom insists first-week greetings are acceptable, while others heckle him.
• Jokes about alternative cultural holidays and Tom’s love of stretching the rules.

Memorable Quote:
“My rules are the good ones and the correct ones… If you haven’t seen the person, you can ~still~ say ‘Happy New Year.’” – Tom [03:54]

3. Generational Clashes & Reference Gaps

• Throughout episode, notably [23:38–24:06] Young listener Nate emails the show, highlighting the vast generational gap in references.
  “Tom, never change. You bring chaos just by being you.” – Listener Nate [24:06]

4. Chick’s Shoeshine Kit “Wells Fargo Moment”

• [10:00–13:22] & [15:08–16:26]
  Tom excitedly orders a shoeshine kit, describing the anticipation as his “Wells Fargo moment” – a Music Man reference lost on much of the team and listeners.
  Colleagues poke fun at his old-fashioned hobbies and lack of online shopping skills.

Memorable Quote:
“I am currently having a Wells Fargo moment because I ordered a shoeshine kit... I can’t wait for it to come in!” – Tom [10:13]

5. Personal Habits & Miscellaneous Debates

• Standing vs. Sitting (Socks/Shoes): [20:25–21:40]
  Debate erupts on whether to sit or stand to put on socks and shoes. Willie admits to the “flamingo” one-legged style.

• Dishwasher/Appliance Overkill: [69:14–74:53]
  Tom reveals he has four dishwashers, sparking jokes about extravagance, water waste, and why no one is allowed at his home.

Memorable Quotes:
“I do the dishes by hand and then put them in the dishwasher… and then turn it on.” – Tom [70:16]
“You think there are just TWO, pal? You’re a fool.” – Willie [69:33]

6. Orifice Week & ER Objects

• [24:33–27:27]
  The gang discusses a national emergency room survey on foreign objects found in bodies, recounting highlights from “Orifice Week.” Ridiculous speculation and bad puns ensue.

7. Vanity License Plate Rejections

• [94:32–112:55]
  Comic uproar over the Indiana BMV’s list of rejected vanity plates, including “FART CAR,” “BUTT STUFF,” and “ASS ITCH.”
  Patterns explored about committees vetting submissions, with the team riffing on the best, worst, and most absurd rejected plates.

8. Sports, Beards & Looks

• [18:27–19:38], [36:52–38:36], [124:29–126:46]
  Chick delivers sports picks; debate ensues over Ace Cosby’s beard, and Tom’s policing of colleagues’ looks escalates into playful outrage.

Memorable Quote:
“I have to look at him.” – Tom, about Ace’s beard [37:52]

9. Wild & Bizarre News Stories

• Big Penis Lawsuit: [45:20–47:59, 46:03–50:55, 76:03–77:33]
  Former NFL tackle Matt Kalil sues his ex-wife over public comments about his (allegedly) enormous anatomy. The team riffs on the implications, ridicule, and the logistics of a “two Coke cans” claim.

• Florida Man & Gun in Breast Implant: [101:06–105:47]
  A man is arrested for concealing a gun in a silicone bra insert while wearing lingerie on a construction site. This unleashes puns about “.38 Double D” and inspires Pat Godwin’s song “Every Night a Different Lady.”

• Mermaid Wannabe: [105:53–106:36]
  News story of a woman arrested after swimming nude in a neighbor's pond, claiming she was trying to be a mermaid.

• Horse in Target: [157:32–158:55]
  Viral video: man rides a horse through a Target store, with obligatory defecation. Crew debates whether this is “Walmart behavior.”

10. Pop Culture and Food Hot Takes

• Anaconda Movie Review: [86:19–88:58]
  Josh reviews the comedic reboot of “Anaconda,” praises Jack Black, and the cast reminisces about 90s horror camp.

• Falling Out with Sushi: [62:39–64:08]
  Tom announces he’s “over” sushi, causing further food debates and questions about culinary phases.

• Seven-Layer Dip, Cheerios, and Childhood Cereal: [61:48–69:14]
  Banter covers party food preferences, black olives, and Tom’s indulgence in massive cereal boxes for his daughter.

11. Callipygian & Modern Slang with Al Jackson

• [127:55–138:29]
  Weekly slang lesson: “callipygian” (having shapely buttocks).
  The crew riffs on the nuances of appreciating derrieres, “Edward Forty Hands,” and the confusion around 40 oz drinks.

Quote:
“So you’d say, have you seen Dolores over there? She is quite callipygian.” – Tom [135:10]

12. Sexy Time with Ali Breen (Relationship Advice)

• [140:08–152:17]
  Ali Breen joins the show for relationship Q&A. Topics include:
• “Discount New Year’s Date” – is a post-holiday celebration acceptable?
• Work crush honesty gone wrong
• Flirty best friends and house guests
• Vetting “open relationships” for truth and harm minimization
• Cooking, food habits, and resentment in cohabitation

Notable Moment:
“The chicken must be SO hot if he’s even thinking about writing into the show.” – Willie, on a difficult girlfriend letter [144:02]

13. Today in History & Nostalgia

• [116:12–123:44] Covers Elvis’s birthday, Stephen Hawking’s love life, David Bowie’s oddities, and chick’s NFL trivia throwbacks.

Notable Quotes & Funny Exchanges by Timestamp

• [03:54] Tom: "My rules are the good ones and the correct ones. If you haven't seen the person, you can still say Happy New Year."
• [10:13] Tom: "I am currently having a Wells Fargo moment because I ordered a shoeshine kit… I can't wait for it to come in!"
• [23:46] Listener Nate: "A man who makes reference to things almost 60 years older than my parents decides to be the voice of fashion and what's popular. Tom, never change."
• [37:52] Tom: "I have to look at him." [On Ace's beard]
• [46:27] A: "She said, quote, two Coke cans on top of each other, maybe even a third." [about Matt Kalil]
• [69:14] Willie: "You think there are just TWO [dishwashers], pal? You're a fool."
• [94:32] B: "They obviously rejected 'fart car.'"
• [135:10] Tom: "So would one say, 'Have you seen Dolores over there? She is quite callipygian'?"
• [144:02] Willie: "This chicken must be SO hot if he's even thinking about writing into the show."
• [157:00] B: "Usually drones are in the news bombing somebody… It's kind of cool, though, the drone doing something nice."

Timestamps for Important Segments

| Segment | Start | End | |------------------------------|----------|----------| | Willie Nelson Song Parody | 00:16 | 02:48 | | New Year Greeting Debate | 03:38 | 05:14 | | Shoeshine Kit Story | 10:00 | 13:22 | | Emails & Generational Gaps | 23:38 | 24:06 | | Vanity Plate Rejections | 94:32 | 112:55 | | Relationship Advice (Ali Breen) | 140:03 | 152:17 | | Sports Picks with Chick | 124:29 | 126:46 | | Big Anatomy Lawsuit | 45:20 | 50:55 | | Callipygian Slang Lesson | 127:55 | 138:29 | | Bizarre News/Fla Man Gun | 101:06 | 105:47 |

Tone and Style

The show maintains its trademark blend of sarcastic, good-natured ribbing; lighthearted nostalgia; and a fondness for pop culture references both old and new. Hosts and guests embrace self-deprecation and riff on each other’s quirks, with a strong sense of camaraderie underpinned by frequent generational digs.

For New Listeners

You’ll get a hearty sampler of Bob & Tom’s comedy—deadpan debates, outrageous stories, musical parodies, errant tangents, and affectionate mockery. The January 8, 2026 episode is packed with personalities, quick pivots, and running jokes, making it a representative slice of this classic American ensemble radio show.