The BOB & TOM Show - July 18, 2025: Detailed Episode Summary

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1. Opening Banter and Insurance Ads (00:00 - 01:24)

The episode begins with humorous exchanges between hosts Tom Griswold and Chick McGee, interspersed with sponsor messages for Progressive Insurance and WhatsApp. Tom introduces Progressive’s "Name Your Price" tool, highlighting its benefits for budgeting car insurance.

Notable Quote:

• Chick McGee [00:06]: "Do you ever find yourself playing the budgeting game?"

2. Navigating Commute Changes Due to Freeway Rebuild (04:35 - 06:48)

Tom shares his experience of altering his daily commute due to a three-year freeway overhaul. He humorously describes his new route, which involves taking right turns on red lights and making left turns at side streets to avoid long red light waits. The hosts discuss the challenges and humorous risks associated with the new route, including a "concrete luge" and chicanes.

Notable Quotes:

• Tom Griswold [05:10]: "Instead of waiting at really long red lights, I found a way to go in which I can take right on reds and then a left at the next side street."
• Chick McGee [06:08]: "Does it save time?"

3. Jess Hooker Meets WNBA Commissioner (06:55 - 09:32)

Jess Hooker recounts meeting Kathy Engelbert, the Commissioner of the WNBA, at a party. She describes the encounter and their conversation, highlighting Jess’s genuine interest and rapport with Kathy.

Notable Quote:

• Jess Hooker [07:10]: "I was talking to her and I was like, oh, oh, wait, this is the commissioner. Yeah, that's cool."

4. Exploring Idiomatic Expressions and Group Nouns for Monks (11:39 - 20:18)

The hosts delve into the historical terminology surrounding female anatomy, referencing the "Altar of Venus," a 1500s slang term for the vagina. This segues into a playful discussion about collective nouns for monks, with suggestions like "madrigal of monks" and "a hum of monks." The conversation highlights the humorous and inventive nature of group naming.

Notable Quotes:

• Tom Griswold [11:39]: "Do you know what the Altar of Venus is?"
• Chick McGee [20:04]: "Maybe a madrigal of monks."

5. Listener Letters and Humorous Takes on Male Anatomy (20:18 - 24:34)

Various listener letters are read and discussed, including humorous takes on terms for male genitalia. The hosts invent creative and amusing terms such as "landing gear" and "folgur road" for parts like the penis, blending automotive themes with anatomy.

Notable Quotes:

• Tom Griswold [23:43]: "What would you like? Have you heard Maggie?"
• Chick McGee [24:34]: "Hypertension."

6. The Impact of 'Crypto the Dog' from Superman on Dog Adoptions (70:21 - 74:05)

Jess Hooker reports on how the character Crypto from the new Superman movie has spurred a significant increase in dog adoption interest. According to the dog training app Wolfs, Google searches for "adopted dog near me" surged by 513% following the movie's opening weekend.

Notable Quote:

• Jess Hooker [70:46]: "Google searches for adopted dog near me jumped up 513 after the opening weekend of Superman."

7. Crisis with Hyman Replacement Surgery (83:54 - 89:58)

The hosts discuss a controversial story about a woman from Texas seeking hymen replacement surgery to return to her Mormon roots after leaving her OnlyFans career. The conversation touches on the societal pressures and cultural implications of such procedures, with the hosts expressing skepticism about her motives.

Notable Quotes:

• Jess Hooker [79:33]: "Ms. Holly Jane claims she was kicked out of her church when they found out about her adult work."
• Tom Griswold [80:02]: "She wants to restore her hymen."

8. Sex Toy Heist at Walmart (89:30 - 93:58)

Jess Hooker narrates a bizarre incident where a 40-year-old man in South Pasadena, Florida, was arrested for stealing sex toys from Walmart on two separate occasions. The heist included items like oral strokers and G-spot suction vibrators, along with a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup, indicating a peculiar motive behind the thefts.

Notable Quotes:

• Jess Hooker [89:30]: "Mr. Jeffrey Laforge took a variety of adult toys from Walmart... he also stole a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup."
• Chick McGee [93:02]: "So the guy's planning a very specific type of party."

9. Rent-a-Grandmother Service in Japan (152:57 - 163:09)

The hosts explore the unique service in Japan where individuals can rent grandmothers by the hour. These rental grandmothers assist with cooking, babysitting, writing with elegant penmanship, and even mediating family disputes. The concept is discussed with amusement and intrigue, pondering its practicality and cultural significance.

Notable Quotes:

• Jess Hooker [153:06]: "The service offers a roster of approximately 100 women between the ages of 60 and 94."
• Chick McGee [155:02]: "I'd like to know who the last president to go through the Pan. Pan. Pan where?"

10. Deaths and Historical Moments (159:15 - 165:11)

The hosts touch upon historical events and notable deaths, including the passing of Myron, the drummer for the Allman Brothers. They also discuss King Charles’s role in the annual "swan upping" on the River Thames, a centuries-old tradition involving the census of swans.

Notable Quotes:

• Jess Hooker [162:11]: "Mr. Reuben Owen told SWNS that it looked as though his face had been stung by a hundred bees."
• Tom Griswold [162:37]: "King Charles annual swan census is up and running on the River Thames."

11. Technology and Security Advertisements (Various Times)

Throughout the episode, sponsors such as 1Password, Simplisafe, and Raycon earbuds are promoted. These advertisements are seamlessly integrated into the conversation, highlighting their features and special offers.

Notable Quotes:

• Tom Griswold [44:12]: "Learn more at 1Password.com special offer that's 1Password.com special offer all lowercase."
• Jeff Oskay [97:16]: "Simplisafe has active guard outdoor protection that helps stop break ins before they occur."

12. Closing Remarks and Upcoming Content (Final Segment)

As the show concludes, the hosts recap upcoming topics, including the buzz around sloths and their flatulence, and a humorous take on a kiss cam incident at a Coldplay concert that revealed an affair between company employees. The episode wraps up with continuous banter and lighthearted jokes, maintaining the show's signature comedic style.

Notable Quotes:

• Jess Hooker [159:53]: "A 32-year-old man has told doctors his scalp blew up like a balloon after he ignored post-op advice and engaged in sexual activity soon after undergoing hair transplants."
• Chick McGee [160:07]: "Well, we have improved our sock game."

Conclusion

This episode of The BOB & TOM Show combines humor, listener interactions, and a mix of bizarre and interesting news stories. From quirky services like rent-a-grandmother in Japan to the influence of a fictional dog on real-life dog adoptions, the show delivers a blend of entertainment and information with the hosts' characteristic wit and banter.

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