The BOB & TOM Show – March 11, 2026
Overview
This episode of The BOB & TOM Show blends the show’s trademark comedy, talk, news, sports, and listener letters with zany banter and topical discussions. Highlights include Chick McGee’s comedic song, spirited debates about sports trades, the latest in Bigfoot sightings, a hilarious segment with Rush superfan/author Daniel Buckspan, and the ever-popular “Sexy Time” advice hour.
Main Segments & Key Discussion Points
1. Musical Openings and Chick’s “You’re There” Song (00:15–02:55)
- Chick McGee starts with a tongue-in-cheek, comedic song about constant “togetherness,” poking fun at relationship closeness with escalating exaggeration.
- Memorable moment:
“I want to flop down in my favorite chair, but you’re there. I can’t see in the mirror to comb my hair, 'cause you’re there. I want a little snack at night, I sneak down to the fridge to get a little bite.”
Pat Godwin: “I see a big fat ass blocking out the light.” (02:42)
2. Sports Desk: NFL Trades, NBA Records, and Baseball Surprises (03:24–06:30)
- Maxx Crosby trade saga: Discussion about the Las Vegas Raiders' star being sent back due to a failed physical, with plenty of jokes about "buyer’s remorse" and the oddity of high-profile trades unraveling.
- Bam Adebayo’s historic 83-point NBA game triggers a flurry of basketball banter and memories.
- USA's baseball upset – The U.S. baseball team losing to Italy shocks the gang, especially after previously doubting Italy even had a team.
- Quote:
Chick: “Italy upsetting us last night, 8-6.”
Josh Arnold: “Oh, did they really?... That is upsetting.” (05:46)
3. Booty: Double Entendres and the Origins of Pirate’s Booty (06:42–13:35)
- Treasure hunting story sparks a showdown over the word “booty”—pirate treasure or slang for butt? Spirited list of “booty” slang terms provided for comic effect.
- Highlight:
Chick: “Don’t forget my favorite, ‘gyat’ — as in Girl, Yo Ass Thick.” (13:10)
Tom: “I meant slang the other way, like plunder, loot, spoils... the haul!” (13:18)
4. Letters Segment: Concert Memories, Team Names, and Walk-up Music (17:03–43:43)
- Listener recalls seeing Ted Nugent with the Amboy Dukes—nostalgic concert talk ensues.
- Pickleball team naming gets airtime, with “Grandma Hammers” and more.
- Wiener dog races at Cincinnati Cyclones hockey lead to more pet stories.
- Walk-up/tavern entrance music: Listeners share their routines of cueing jukeboxes remotely before entering bars (e.g., “Sweet Emotion,” “Voodoo Child”).
- Joke about the misreading of “Voodoo Chile” (pronounced "Voodoo Chili") and a suggestion for Jess Hooker’s “Voodoo Chili” recipe.
5. Bigfoot in Ohio: Six High-Credibility Sightings (45:36–53:05)
- Josh reports on a rash of recent Bigfoot sightings across Ohio, referencing the Bigfoot Society and Mapping Project. The panel debates photographic evidence, migratory patterns, and the classic challenge of proving or debunking Sasquatch.
- Highlight:
Josh: “If you have Big feet... you know, sometimes your back is sore, your knees complain... Orange insoles may just be for you.” (32:20)
6. News Roundup: Birds, Reindeers, and More (71:02–90:08)
Oxford’s 75-Year "Great Tit" Study: A bird research project allows for schoolyard humor about "tits" (31:04, 70:54).
Taco Bell & Clam/Oyster Recall:
- Christy Lee alerts listeners to a norovirus-linked shellfish recall spanning multiple states.
Tom: “Don’t eat those oysters. Shellfish recall. Big one coming up...” (36:41, 83:05)
Reindeer Racing in Finland:
Chick details fans braving subzero temps for the Sala Reindeer Cup, and Josh jokes, “If you spice it right, it’s good if you use Mrs. Dasher.” (88:01)
7. Sports Cheating Scandal: Fishing Tournament Felony (90:40–94:48)
- A fisherman in Texas faces felony charges for stuffing weights in a bass at a tournament—panel debates ethics and the measures (including x-rays) needed to keep the sport honest.
8. Rush: History & Fan Enthusiasm with Daniel Buckspan (125:30–133:29; returns at 133:31)
- Interview with Daniel Buckspan about his new coffee table book on Rush’s “2112,” the band’s legacy, and upcoming tour with drummer Anika Nilles.
- Daniel disputes the "Rush is a guy’s band" stereotype, citing plenty of devoted female fans and RushCon, organized by women.
- Quote:
Daniel: “Women are really in the picture… early on in their career, absolutely, it was definitely, like, for dudes, but… women are there. Women go to Rush shows.” (129:45)
9. "Sexy Time" Advice with Ali Breen (140:09–155:35)
- Ali Breen hosts the relationship advice segment.
- Pat Godwin debuts a hastily written Sexy Time theme song.
- Topics include: step-family credit for gifts; whether to inform on a brother-in-law’s bachelor-party indiscretion; couples with cats in the bed; the ethics of quitting therapy while having a “flirty work relationship”; and the Internet myth of a “semen facial mask.”
- Memorable exchange:
Letter: “My girlfriend’s friend convinced her a semen mask would help her skin. Now every night I get a BJ, but then she puts it all over her face before bed. It really grosses me out.” (152:26)
10. Humor, Inside Jokes, and Banter Throughout
- Extended riffing on walk-up music, school memories, parental quirks, and senior citizen confusion.
- Chuck Norris joke cascade: “Chuck Norris once clogged a toilet taking a piss.” (26:12)
- Multiple discussions about gum flavors, fruit stripe zebra, and favorite childhood gags.
- Recurring jokes about Tom’s attention span, Chick’s sports desk, and the group’s “fat guy voices.”
11. Ongoing: Live Read Ads and "Real Time" Quips
- Frequent nods to show sponsors, especially Orange Insoles and the Aura digital picture frame, often delivered with in-jokes.
- Recurrent bits about “real time” listening and how timeshifting confuses everyone—even the dogs.
Notable Quotes & Moments with Timestamps
- “How much damn togetherness a one man stand.” — Chick McGee, on his song (02:00)
- “Take care of your feet before they leave you. If you don't take care of your feet, you'll tip over.” — Chick (03:33)
- “If Maxx Crosby fails the physical, the Ravens can just say, ‘nah, we're good,’ right?” — Tom, on trade drama (04:46)
- “Italy upsetting us last night, 8-6.” — Chick (05:46)
- “I see a big fat ass blocking out the light.” — Pat Godwin (02:42)
- “Kids, they are disobedient, disrespectful oafs…” — Paul Lynde bit (116:56)
- “If you have Big feet... Orange insoles may just be for you.” — Josh, merging ads and Bigfoot (32:20)
- “What if the giver was the groom?” — Tom, confusing a sex advice letter for everyone (148:04)
- “Sexual activity at bachelor parties. …this is as rare as it gets!” — Josh (146:00)
Noteworthy Segments & Inside Jokes
- Booty double entendre: The “booty” discussion (pirate treasure vs. butts) is a classic example of the show’s playful tone.
- Walk-up/Entrance Music Bit: Listeners (and crew) share what song they’d play as personal “walk-up music,” leading to tales of using bar jukebox apps to make an entrance.
- Rush gender gap myth-busting: Daniel Buckspan provides facts about Rush fandom, challenging stereotypes.
- Sexy Time theme song: Pat Godwin’s “Hump sexy baby, I’m your guy!” leaves the studio in stitches.
- Chick’s ongoing confusion: From “Voodoo Chili” to sports trivia, Chick is hilariously befuddled—and loving it.
Important Timestamps
| Time | Topic / Highlight | |----------|-------------------------------------------------------------| | 00:15 | Show intro, Chick’s relationship song/comedy | | 03:24 | Opening sports desk—Raiders, Maxx Crosby trade saga | | 05:46 | USA baseball loses to Italy; group ribbing | | 13:03 | Booty slang names bit (buns, cake, gyat, etc.) | | 17:03 | Listener letters: concerts, team names, bar jukebox stories | | 45:36 | Bigfoot sighting report in Ohio | | 71:02 | Oxford’s “Great Tit” study triggers bird puns | | 83:05 | Oyster/clam Norovirus recall warning | | 90:40 | Fishing tournament cheating—felony weights-in-fish scandal | | 125:30 | Daniel Buckspan (Rush 2112 author) interview | | 140:09 | Sexy Time with Ali Breen segment begins |
Summary Tone & Language
True to The BOB & TOM Show’s irreverent and quick-witted style, the studio is alive with playful ribbing, running gags, wordplay, and crowd-sourced zingers. Guests are treated with fanboy (and fangirl) enthusiasm, while even the news and ads become springboards for comedy.
In Short
March 11, 2026’s BOB & TOM Show is a rollicking, wide-ranging morning of musical parodies, bizarre news, crowd-participation letters, sports shocks, and raw, unfiltered group therapy—held together by the crew’s chemistry, comedic timing, and a dash of sentimental nostalgia. Whether discussing pirates’ booty, sports heartbreaks, or the enduring mystery of Bigfoot, this episode is classic BOB & TOM: silly, sharp, and never far from a punchline.
