The BOB & TOM Show Free Podcast

Episode: March 2, 2026
Host(s): Tom Griswold, Chick McGee, Josh Arnold, Christy Lee, Pat Godwin, Ace Cosby

Episode Overview

This episode of The BOB & TOM Show delivers the show's trademark mix of offbeat humor, personal banter, listener letters, sports talk, and strange news stories. The crew kicks off with Pat Godwin's underwhelming $3 birthday cake, digresses through topics both mundane and bizarre (from Hobby Lobby trips to micro phallus awareness), tackles sports oddities (NFL Combine standout mullets, scoreboard failures), and features a lively interview with a professional radio tower climber. Quirky musical interludes, escalating innuendo, and listener correspondence add layers to the lively, conversational style the show is known for.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Pat Godwin’s Birthday Cake Debacle (00:24–03:10)

• Pat receives a store-bought, minimalist chocolate cake instead of the usual custom treat; much ribbing ensues over the cake's lack of effort and low cost.

  Quote:

  • “The candles cost more than the damn cake.” – Josh Arnold (02:01)
  • “See you in hell before I take a taste of that crap.” – Chick McGee (02:17)

2. Weekend Chores & Hobby Lobby (07:27–09:05)

• Tom regales the group with his unprecedented trip to Hobby Lobby for home projects, sewing, and fixing the garage door remote.

• Extended jokes about domesticity and gender expectations.

  Quote:

  • “As the only heterosexual man that used to frequent Joanne Fabrics…” – Tom Griswold (08:13)

3. Scoreboard Technology & NBA Boredom (04:48–06:59, 47:12–48:37)

• Long riff on modern scoreboard’s high-tech features and Tom’s awe.

• Discussion of a recent NBA game interrupted for 20 minutes by an unrelenting horn blare due to scoreboard malfunction.

  Quote:

  • “Scoreboard technology is just amazing.” – Tom Griswold (04:59)
  • “It’s an anomaly in the ... something on the scoreboard got stuck and they just had to unplug.” – Chick McGee (05:52)

4. NFL Combine Mania & the Mullet (06:14–16:19, 50:04–52:12, 57:40–58:27)

• Chick details highlight performances at the NFL Combine, marvels at jaw-dropping size/speed, and spotlights Jennings Dunker’s glorious red mullet and mustache.

• The “business in front, party in the back” hairdo is honored with musical tributes and fun comparisons.

  Musical Bit:

  • Pat Godwin performs a “mullet song” in celebration.

5. Listener Letters & Broadcast Affectations (21:01–23:23)

• Hilarious litanies of letters about workplace shenanigans, regional quirks, and broadcaster “sauce” (affectations).

  Quote:

  • “Certain broadcasters...when they identify themselves, they have a certain way they pitch it that’s just extra special. They put a pause in it, or a little sauce.” – Tom Griswold (22:56)
  • Memorable “Dan Gardner” phone-answering impression segment (22:25).

6. Disco Lifestyle & Sammy Davis Jr. Parody (26:10–29:40)

• The crew reminiscences about the obscure “Disco Lifestyle Awards,” leading to a parody song of Sammy Davis Jr. performing an invented disco anthem.

  Musical Bit:

  • Hilariously over-the-top Sammy Jr.-esque “Disco Lifestyle” performance.
  • Jokes about celebrities with one eye ensue.

7. CVS Self-Service & Modern Shopping Oddities (41:55–43:55)

• Tom describes being alone in a CVS and just swapping out a defective product and checking out himself, sparking a debate on retail automation and humor on absent staff.

  Quote:

  • “All the CVSs are on some sort of timer lock and open up whether anybody's in the store or not.” – Chick McGee (43:30)

8. Scatological & Anatomical Humor (62:00–65:00, 71:03–73:00)

• Extended riff on micro phallus and the world’s smallest penis, including how to raise awareness.

• Irreverent takes on animal and human anatomy, from elephant birth control to talking to your genitals.

  Quote:

  • “His erect penis is the size of his pinky fingernail!” – Christy Lee (65:45)
  • “Do you ever do a little puppet show with yours?” – Tom Griswold (64:33)

9. Product Recalls & Odd News (73:52–75:44; 79:07–82:53)

• FDA recall of “Boner Bears” chocolate/syrup (contains undisclosed Viagra).

• Sex-toy retailer Tenga’s data breach prompts puns (“It takes two to Tenga,” “Tanga and Cash”).

  Quote:

  • “They have the syrup and the old chocolate bar there...By the way, you know it's the Berenstain Bears?” – Tom Griswold (76:43)
  • “It takes two to Tenga.” – Josh Arnold (81:25)

10. Special Guest: Climbing Radio Towers (124:03–136:07)

• Interview with Justin Scott, former professional radio tower climber, covering the perils, pay, birds, snakes, and the reality of “mud falcon” incidents (i.e., pooping from great heights).

• Candid, fascinating look at a dangerous job, tackled with humor but genuine curiosity.

  Quote:

  • “The second most important thing is to find which direction the wind is blowing towards. Of course, you want to go downwind...you want to go downwind side of tower so that hopefully there’s enough of a breeze to carry the weight.” – Justin Scott (132:37)
  • “If you touch an AM tower, you are going to get a very, very large jolt and you're not going to like it at all.” – Justin Scott (128:26)

11. Musical Interludes & Show Running Gags

• Pat Godwin delivers musical parodies on themes ranging from erectile dysfunction pills (“I Can’t Believe I Wasted a Viagra on You” – 77:36) to ranch dressing (“Dear Ranch Dressing, I love you so…” – 107:56).
• Ongoing callbacks: “Deny, Deny, Deny” (141:14), ongoing “Dan Gardner” voice, recurring “shacket” (shirt-jacket).

12. Pop Culture, History, and Classic Bits

• Trivial deep-dives: “Waiting for my man” as a dog treat/Lou Reed joke (91:16), Dr. Seuss’s real name and pronunciation (89:10).
• Ajax’s “Stronger than Dirt” and its use at the end of The Doors’ “Touch Me” (158:26).
• Nod to King Kong’s film debut and missing iconic scenes (103:02).

Memorable Quotes & Moments

| Time | Quote/Moment | Attribution | |----------|--------------------------------------|-------------------------------| | 02:01 | “The candles cost more than the damn cake.” | Josh Arnold | | 05:01 | “Scoreboard technology is just amazing.” | Tom Griswold | | 22:25 | “Dan Gardner.” (Impersonated line) | Josh Arnold & Greg Warren | | 47:12 | “A timeout in the third quarter … the horn kept horning...” | Chick McGee | | 65:45 | “His erect penis is the size of his pinky fingernail!” | Christy Lee | | 76:16 | “I think your seniors enjoy the butterscotch.” | Chick McGee | | 81:25 | “It takes two to Tenga.” | Josh Arnold | | 128:26 | “If it’s an AM tower, you’re going to get a very, very large jolt and you’re not going to like it at all.” | Justin Scott, tower climber | | 132:37 | “You want to go downwind side of tower so that hopefully there’s enough breeze to carry the weight.” | Justin Scott | | 141:16 | “Deny, deny, deny, deny, deny...” | Pat Godwin | | 107:56 | “Dear ranch dressing, I love you so, I wrote this letter; I know that you're bad for me but everything dipped in you tastes better.”| Pat Godwin |

Noteworthy Timestamps

• 00:24–03:10 – Pat’s $3 birthday cake saga, COVID-era germ humor.
• 04:48–07:16 – Modern scoreboard obsession/sports tech riff.
• 06:14–16:19 – NFL Combine speed, size, and silly measurements.
• 21:01–23:23 – Listener letter: the “Dan Gardner” voice tribute.
• 26:38–29:40 – Sammy Davis Jr. “Disco Lifestyle” parody skit.
• 41:55–43:55 – CVS self-checkout and automation satire.
• 57:40–58:27 – Godwin’s mullet tribute song.
• 73:52–75:44 – FDA recalls Boner Bears chocolate/syrup.
• 79:07–82:53 – Tenga data breach, “It takes two to Tenga” joke.
• 124:03–136:07 – In-depth, hilarious, and harrowing interview with Justin Scott the radio tower climber.
• 141:14–143:17 – Godwin’s “Deny, Deny, Deny” musical number.
• 107:56–109:20 – Godwin’s ranch dressing love song.

Flow & Tone

• The show features lively, rapid-fire exchanges, puns, callback jokes, and good-natured roasting.
• Tone is irreverent and bawdy, blending wit, absurdity, and oddball trivia, never straying far from a punchline.

For New Listeners:

If you missed the episode, you can expect:

• Relentless, affectionate teasing between hosts, especially about food, sports, and each other's quirks.
• Unusual angles on everyday topics—everything from birthday cakes to gross-out stories about changing lightbulbs on towers.
• Musical comedy expertly performed by Pat Godwin, showcasing the show’s humor.
• Unfiltered talk about taboo or adult subjects—if you’re squeamish, be prepared!
• Segment highlights (like the “Dan Gardner” voice, tower climber adventure, and Boner Bears recall).

Tune in for a mix of comedy, odd factoids, listener participation, and the kind of comfortingly chaotic morning radio vibe that makes the mundane a bit more lively.

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