The BOB & TOM Show – March 16, 2026

Comedy, Talk, News, and Sports | Cumulus Podcast Network

Episode Overview

This lively episode of The BOB & TOM Show delivers its signature blend of conversational comedy, quirky news, sports talk, and music appreciation. The crew riff on topics ranging from doghouse DIY disasters, vinyl music nostalgia, space weather, the sexiest (and least sexy) American accents, sex toy heists, and more, all sprinkled with memorable banter and running gags. Comedian Nick Harrison joins as in-studio guest to discuss classic rock, social media fame, and life as a former teacher.

Key Topics & Highlights

1. Opening: Classic Vinyl & Musical Nostalgia (00:20–02:38)

• Tom Griswold launches into a musical monologue about his love for vinyl records, rattling off artists and albums from his collection.

  “I got a dusty old pile of vinyl records sitting on my floor... I got Willy Whalen and Woody Guthrie, Jimmy Buffett, La Lovett and Bobby Gentry…” – Tom Griswold (00:20)

• The team jokes about road trips and leaving clothes behind to save the records.

2. Studio Banter & Introductions (02:38–03:50)

• The regular cast checks in: Chick McGee, Christy Lee, Pat Godwin, Josh Arnold, Ace Cosby, and Tom Griswold.
• Tom notes everyone’s matching black outfits and Christy's “cat burglar” look due to the weather.

3. Weather – Earthly & Space! (03:50–05:24)

• Discussion turns to weird "space weather" and planetary climates.
• The crew riff on UFO propulsion and if aliens judge our windshield wiper tech.

  “That’s why they’re coming to earth, because they heard about that technology.” – Tom Griswold (05:17)

4. Getting Older: Bowels & Gas (05:54–06:22)

• The team jokes about age and losing control over bodily functions, with each sharing stories about “incidents” and family experiences.

5. Accents: Sexiest & Least Sexy in the U.S. (06:27; 26:28; 90:29–97:22)

• Tom teases a story about “sexiest accents," sparking a running thread:
  • Southern drawls rate high.
  • Several lists are referenced; St. Louis, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Texas, New York, Boston, and more discussed.

  “Is there a specific St. Louis accent?” – Tom Griswold (07:31) “A company called Big Seven Travel has ranked the 50 sexiest accents in the United States.” – Christy Lee (90:33)

• Least sexy: Long Islander, New Jersey, Minnesota, Alaska, “Southern Ohioan,” and Pennsylvania Dutch.

[Full Top-10 & Bottom Accents discussed — see [Accents Section Below]].

6. Bob & Tom NCAA Bracket & App Revamp (10:37–11:02; 36:22–37:23)

• The NCAA basketball tournaments are starting; special contest at the newly re-designed bobandtom.com (sponsored by Orange Insoles).

  “Faster, cleaner, simpler. Details coming up, we got the whole app in your hand.” – Tom Griswold (10:59)

7. Home DIY: Tom’s Doghouse Saga (12:25; 40:08–44:23; 46:01–63:29)

• The crew roast Tom for spending all weekend building a doghouse with two 10-year-olds — the project’s design flaws (flat roof, indoors, crude sizing) prompt extended, hilarious debate.

  “Is it outside now?” – Chick McGee
  “No, I… well, because check local listings, there’s some weather on the way.” – Tom Griswold (60:31)

• Debates on proper measurement, dog willingness, crafting mistakes (“That’s the design the girls made.”), and the value of the process over the product.
• Notable moment: Photos of the box-like “dog cube” are shared and mocked.

8. Listener Letters: Vehicles, Chuck Norris, and More (19:17–24:15)

• Fun letter from a listener about seeing the Hershey Kissmobile.
• From South Korea: Nostalgic for the show, ending with a Chuck Norris joke.
• Fans roast the show’s pretentious vs. Morrissey’s pretentiousness.

9. Dangerous Lube: Unconventional Sexual Advice (24:16–28:36)

• A news article warns against using coconut oil as a lubricant due to health risks.
• Crew tells stories about creative (and ill-advised) alternatives, from “Crisco Kid” to “30-weight oil.”

  “When I was in my 20s, we had a guy we called... the Crisco Kid…” – Letter from listener (25:39)

10. Oscars Recap & Pop Culture (37:22–42:40)

• Christy Lee gives a rundown of previous night’s Academy Award winners and key moments.
• The crew discuss favorite segments, Barbra Streisand’s performance, and musical numbers.

11. World Records & Sports Update (49:37–58:12; 87:18–89:02)

• Chick recaps NCAA bracket news, World Baseball Classic, golf, NASCAR.
• A new world record for the “longest line of quesadillas” is discussed/mocked.
• Arctic Winter Games: Longest airplane pose set by Chris Stipdonk at 69 seconds.

12. Food Talk: Taco Bell Preferences (55:02–57:57)

• The cast hilariously debates hard vs. soft tacos, Mexican pizza “no sauce,” and receives emails from grateful listeners adopting new food hacks.

13. Personal Grooming & Pubic Hair Products (80:53–85:59)

• The team discusses trimmers for different body parts, with men and women comparing brands (Manscape, Venus), and the relative embarrassment of shower product choices.

14. Historical Birthdays & Events (Today in History) (116:36–127:12)

• Dr. Robert Godard’s first liquid fuel rocket (1926)
• Hawthorne’s “Scarlet Letter” (1850)
• Beatles “Can’t Buy Me Love,” Rolling Stones, Iwo Jima, Tanya Harding, Jerry Lewis, and celebrity birthdays.

15. Comedian Nick Harrison in Studio (129:05–153:41)

• Former teacher, now stand-up, social media star (@MrProfessor318 on IG).
• Nick talks about bringing joy with music/dance videos in stores, connecting across generations and genres.
• Laughs about teaching, doing time as a host in rural Louisiana, and parenting three kids.

  “We all have that moment — we’re in the grocery store, Duran Duran comes on, and you just start singing along.” – Nick Harrison (143:28)

• Nick is part of the Gen X Takeover Comedy tour.

16. Science & Oddities

a) Churning Butter Trend (147:37–150:19)

• The “churning and burning” TikTok craze: people run with heavy cream in a bag to make butter via kinetic energy.

“This is so stupid.” – Tom Griswold

b) Space Weather & Alien Contact (150:47–152:34)

• Scientists speculate “space weather” (plasma turbulence, solar wind) may scramble extraterrestrial radio signals before reaching Earth.

“We are way overdue for a solar flare that will wipe us out.” – Josh Arnold (151:21)

c) Sex Toy Train Heist (109:58–113:29)

• Nearly $250,000 in “Handy” male sex toys stolen from a freight train — Josh explains the product’s VR capabilities.

“...hand movement she makes, you’re gonna feel it.” – Josh Arnold (110:41)

d) U.S. Postal Service Lowrider Stamps (158:18–161:25)

• New Forever Stamps feature classic lowrider cars; crew debates their cultural import (“Lowriders are art!” — Christy Lee).

Notable Quotes & Moments

On Doghouse DIY:

“They drew a box. No, then they found one online that looked like a big box. That’s all a dog needs. The dog doesn’t care.” – Tom Griswold (66:14)

On Aging & Emissions:

“As you get older, have you noticed…you really can’t control your gas anymore?” – Chick McGee (05:54)

On Sexiest Accents Top 3:

“Sexiest accent in the U.S. according to Big 7 Travel: 3. New York, 2. Boston, 1. Texan.” – Christy Lee (94:21–94:30)

On Lowrider Culture:

“Some of the paint jobs…are pieces of art. They’re incredible.” – Christy Lee (160:13)

On Comedian Nick Harrison’s Instagram:

“We all have that moment in the grocery store, Duran Duran comes on, and you just start singing along.” – Nick Harrison (143:28)

On Unconventional Lube:

“I always use STP oil treatment. Have you ever gotten Andy Granatelli? I like to look at pictures of them and get aroused.” – Tom Griswold (27:08)

Space Weather & Aliens

“The aliens think we’re being disrespectful because we can’t hear the message.” – Chick McGee (152:02)

Timestamps for Essential Segments

• Musical Vinyl Monologue: 00:20–02:38
• Space Weather & UFOs: 03:50–05:24
• Sexiest Accents Thread: 06:27–07:44; resumes at 90:29, 94:21–97:22
• Tom’s Doghouse Story: 12:25 onward, picked up throughout, especially 40:08–44:23, 46:01–63:29
• Sex Toy Train Heist: 109:58–113:29
• Lowrider Stamps News: 158:18–161:25
• Comedian Nick Harrison Interview: 129:05–153:41

Accents: Top & Bottom Ten (Reference)

Top 10 Sexiest | Bottom 10 Least Sexy | Sexiest | Least Sexy | |--------------------|----------------------| | 1. Texan | 50. Long Islander | | 2. Boston | 49. New Jersey | | 3. New York | 48. Minnesota | | 4. Maine | 47. Alaska | | 5. Chicago | 46. California (Valley)| | 6. Mississippi | 45. Southern Ohioan | | 7. Hawaiian | 44. Floridian | | 8. Philadelphia | 43. Pittsburgh | | 9. St. Louis | 42. Cincinnati | |10. California | 41. Pennsylvania Dutch|

Episode Tone & Style

The episode delivers BOB & TOM’s trademark blend of quick wit, playful crotchetiness, and group ribbing. Jokes land fast on all subjects, and regular tangents are celebrated. Humor is informal, sarcastic, and occasionally edgy, but always comes back to camaraderie and laughter (except for Tom’s doghouse, which, apparently, has “no roof and no future”).

For New Listeners

This episode finds the BOB & TOM Show in classic form: irreverent, conversational, and tightly packed with oddball news, pop culture reminiscence, and friendly roastings. Whether you want to laugh at failed home projects, consider the sex appeal of American dialects, or just enjoy a roundtable of seasoned comics riffing on the strangeness of life—there’s a little something for everyone here.

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