The BOB & TOM Show – March 19, 2026
Main Theme & Purpose
This episode of The BOB & TOM Show is packed with the signature blend of comedy, loose talk, sports updates, and news. Key themes include March Madness and NCAA brackets, quirky ballpark foods, hilarious life experiences (vasectomies, colonoscopies, gym mishaps), dog breed debates, and their own charity and live event announcements. The interplay between the cast—Tom Griswold, Chick McGee, Kristi Lee, Pat Godwin, Jeff Oskay, and guests Andy Beningo and Al Jackson—brings warmth, irreverence, and sharp wit to everyday topics.
Episode Breakdown
1. March Madness & Bracketology
Timestamps: [05:09], [37:29], [77:23], [97:08], [112:14]
- The show opens with high energy around NCAA March Madness, reminding listeners to get their brackets in for the “orangeinsouls.com” contest (million-dollar prize).
- Chick McGee (05:14): “You like that bracketology?”
- Tom Griswold (37:29): “Get your bracket in early today because before noon, right?”
- Discussion of bracket deadlines, humor about different picking strategies (team colors, mascots), and friendly ribbing about skill vs. luck.
- Chick McGee (101:35): “Nobody cares what you think. Go ahead. Good Lord, you’re a girl. Nobody—a girl’s not going to win the NCAA bracket tournament.”
- Antics on picking winners: “Which mascot can beat the other?”
- Kristi Lee reluctantly fills out her bracket with non-traditional logic (uniform colors).
- Kristi Lee (150:52): “I have Duke playing Illinois… D uke and Arizona in the final game and Arizona winning.”
- Mention of a “Shoe-In of the Week” segment focused on basketball picks.
2. Sports Updates & Ballpark Foods
Timestamps: [82:43], [91:09], [97:08]
- NCAA Tournament scores and upsets covered with light, sarcastic banter.
- Annual list of “Best Days in Sports” debated passionately.
- Chick McGee (97:20): “The nine best days in sports each and every year... Number nine is MLB Opening Day... Number one is the first day of the NCAA tournament.”
- Outrageous new ballpark concessions highlighted, such as the “Machete” burrito (Miami), cotton candy-wrapped hot dogs, souvenir ferry boats stuffed with nuggets, and grasshoppers (Seattle).
- Tom Griswold (84:46): “That looks good. Looks delicious.”
- Kristi Lee (88:11): “Do they still sell Cracker Jacks at the ballpark?”
3. Comedy, Music, and Notable Bits
Timestamps: [04:41], [47:58], [50:03], [152:13]
- Pat Godwin performs live musical comedy:
- “Walk, walk, walk into the liquor store” and a Springsteen-style song about working at Cologuard (the at-home stool sample kit).
- Pat Godwin (49:26): “Another load came in. Joe passed out, hit his head, notified his next kin. It’s corn and stew for lunch again here. Cologuard, another load came in...”
- Discussion of vasectomies and colonoscopies as “March traditions” for men using the time to watch March Madness.
- Kristi Lee (08:18): “Guys tend to run to their urologist to get a vasectomy because they have to lay on the couch anyway and put ice on their bag, so to speak...”
- Tom Griswold (13:03): “Actually, the prep for a colonoscopy now is much easier than it was back in the day.”
- Musings on the various smells of American towns (chocolate, bread, fried onions, pizza), favorite walk-up music for cars, and a deep dive into socks, beard oil, and hair products.
- Running joke about Jeff Oskay’s former nipple rings and Tom’s confusion over walk-up music for cars.
- High-spirited arguments over the proper hot dog bun (Krispy Kreme doughnuts, cotton candy) and the unintended consequences of giving raccoons cotton candy.
4. Life Stories & Audience Mail
Timestamps: [19:22], [20:13], [23:55], [26:23]
- Tom details building a doghouse with his daughters, and they laugh at listener-submitted, “professional” doghouses versus Tom’s “primitive journey.”
- Chick McGee (25:27): “We all have to start somewhere. We wanted our dog house to sleep two large dogs comfortably, and ... also it has heating and air conditioning in the doghouse!”
- Listener mail covers a range of quirky and nostalgic topics:
- The snack capitol of Hanover, PA
- Childhood small-town food factory smells
- Zoom class absurdities (babysitting, painting during class)
- Audience favorite car “walk up” songs (“Tiptoe through the Tulips,” “Big Ten Inch” by Aerosmith, Deep Purple’s “Highway Star”)
- The practicalities of Vasectomy/Colonoscopy double features and proper post-op “ice on the bag” techniques
5. Charity & Live Event Announcements
Timestamps: [06:06], [21:59], [82:53], [163:58]
- The crew announces a special Opening Day live broadcast from Covington, KY (across from Cincinnati), supported by Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken, with proceeds from onsite t-shirt sales going to Brave Gowns, which provides superhero outfits to children in hospitals.
- Tom Griswold (06:33): “These ladies sew tiny superhero uniforms ... for kids in the hospital. It’s a great idea.”
- Kristi Lee (147:50): “Go to bobandtom.com and find out ... about that shirt supporting Brave Gowns.”
6. News & Pop Culture Commentary
Timestamps: [40:47], [55:56], [155:23]
- Fresh “Dog Breeds” debates:
- Critique of AKC’s top-10 list (French Bulldog #1), with Tom suggesting the registered dog data skews real popularity.
- Chick McGee (155:54): “Why would they put dog at the end of German shepherd? Do people actually own German shepherd Herdsman...”
- Offbeat Guinness records:
- “Smallest person to row across the Atlantic” and “Tallest toothpick sculpture (Eiffel Tower, 17 ft)”
- Al Jackson joins for a slang lesson on “glizzy” (hot dog), minor league/baseball bathroom logistics, and more.
- Al Jackson (140:21): “If you’re gonna have walk up music for your car...”
Notable Quotes & Moments
- Tom Griswold (11:39): “There’s a discount if you get a three pointer—Jeff, what you have to do is you have to stand up here and you hover. If you knock it in, you get a 25% discount.”
- Kristi Lee (08:18): “There’s a time of year where guys tend to run to their urologist to get a vasectomy because they have to lay on the couch ... and watch all the games.”
- Pat Godwin (49:26): “Another load came in a box shattered and splattered on two good men… here Cologuard, another load came in.”
- Jeff Oskay (29:24): “My lady managed a pizza place in a condo building... everyone who bought a condo then sued for the smell of pizza in their condo.”
- Chick McGee (130:06): “The fat head coach is dying out, right? I mean you’ve got Andy Reid and Mike McCarthy. That’s about it.”
Timestamps for Essential Segments
- 05:09 – General March Madness banter
- 08:18 – Annual “Vasectomy season” discussion
- 11:39 – Cologuard and Colonoscopy jokes
- 19:17 – Listener letters and wacky doghouse tales
- 29:39 – Small town scents & food factory nostalgia
- 37:29 – Bracketology and contest reminders
- 47:58 – The “Cologuard Song” (Pat Godwin as Bruce Springsteen; must-hear comedy)
- 77:23 – More sports, road rage, and music talk
- 82:43 – Ballpark foods & bizarre stadium snacks
- 97:08 – Best sports days of the year
- 108:15 – Comedian Andy Beningo guest segment
- 132:39 – Al Jackson joins; “Glizzy” explained, walk-up music debate
- 152:13 – News desk: Most popular dog breeds discussion
Cast & Guests
- Host(s): Tom Griswold, Chick McGee, Kristi Lee, Pat Godwin, Jeff Oskay, Ace Cosby
- In-studio guests: Comedian Andy Beningo
- Remote guest: Comedian Al Jackson
Summary Style
The tone is playful, irreverent, and full of tangents—from bowel prep slapstick and shout-outs to listeners’ odd life hacks, to music, sports, and daily living. The hosts embrace their quirks, roast each other, and turn even basic product reads into running in-jokes. Major moments are built around audience participation (email/letters), recurring gags (ice on your bag, wrong car door adventures), and long-time chemistry.
Quick Highlights
- Best Joke: The Bruce Springsteen-style song about Cologuard.
- Guest moment: Al Jackson explaining “glizzy” as slang for hot dog, not a gun.
- Memorable Callbacks: “Ice on the bag”—from vasectomy advice to a running euphemism for all male ailments.
For New Listeners
Whether you’re prepping a bracket, reminiscing about youth, or need help calming your nerves ahead of a vasectomy (just grab some frozen peas and put “ice on your bag”), this episode is a quintessential BOB & TOM mix of relatable laughs, sports and pop culture debates, and the charm of old friends riffing with their audience.