The BOB & TOM Show – March 30, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode of The BOB & TOM Show blends signature humor, current events, sports talk, music, and listener correspondence – together with some classic friendly banter among Bob, Tom, Chick, Pat, and the regular crew. Highlights include lively debates about idioms, sports records, and memorable interviews with comedian Greg Warren, journalist Keith O’Brien discussing his Larry Bird biography, and standup comic Henry Cho. The show is peppered with original songs, running gags, candid confessions, and a stream of listener letters.

MAIN SEGMENTS & KEY INSIGHTS

1. Opening Antics & Running Gags

Time: 01:15–17:15

• Signature Song Parody: Show kicks off with the classic "Enormous Penis" song, a humorous (and raucous) male-ensemble singalong. [01:24–03:33]
• Studio Roll Call: Greetings, catching up on weekend activities, and poking fun at Bob’s golf shirt and Tom’s preoccupations.
• Idiom Debate: “Dogs are barking” (meaning sore feet) sparks extended debate, revealing that Bob has never heard the expression. This morphs into a running joke throughout the episode.

  "You can be discombobulated; can you be combobulated? I'm comboulating. Whatever it is, I'm doing it over here." — Bob Kevoian [04:41]
  "My dogs are barking from a long... It means my feet hurt." — Tom Griswold [14:45]

• Listener Letters: Listeners join in with their own odd idioms, oddball furniture stories, and even reference John Candy movies.

2. Tiger Woods’ Latest Incident & Wealth

Time: 05:17–07:15, 65:42–68:14

• News Recap: Tiger Woods' recent car crash involving a heavy Range Rover is detailed—his legal issues, DUI suspicion (pain meds, not alcohol), and personal life updates (dating Trump Jr.'s ex-wife).
• Banter: Panel jokes about Tiger's wealth, his car insurance, and how the Secret Service won’t let him drive Trump’s grandchildren.

  "If this had been John Daly, he'd still be in prison." — Bob Kevoian [07:15]

• Follow-Up: Chick revisits Tiger’s “luck” with cars and whether his billions should buy him a permanent chauffeur. They riff on jumpsuits and caddie uniforms.

3. March Madness & Basketball

Time: 10:03–11:47, 39:07–40:42

• Recap of UConn Upset: Chick enthusiastically breaks down the thrilling UConn buzzer-beater over Duke for a spot in the Final Four, highlighting Braylon Mullins’ story and his Indiana ties.
• Listener Engagement: Christy Lee’s beloved Boilermakers bow out, lending a local flavor to the collegiate basketball discussion.
• Upcoming Content: Teases an interview with Keith O’Brien, author of a new Larry Bird biography.

4. Film & Family Talk

Time: 12:13–14:01, 79:47–80:36

• Tom’s Weekend: Takes his daughters to “Hail Mary Project,” complains about 30-minute movie trailers, and later makes them watch “E.T.” (resulting in tears).
• Book vs Movie: Pat Godwin, as a fan of the “Hail Mary” book, discusses its differences with the movie.
• Previews Gripes: Tom and Bob commiserate about the glut of superhero movies in previews.

  "Any decent movies out there that aren't about some guy that has karate chops and can fly? For God's sake..." — Bob Kevoian [80:30]

5. More Sports: Baseball, Slang, and Records

Time: 28:05–29:34, 46:23–54:42, 69:27–75:54

• Walk-on Music: Padres closer Mason Miller’s electric entrance to "Blind" by Korn and his 104.1 mph record fastball prompts awe and music discussion.
• Baseball Slang Quiz: Chick quizzes the crew on terms like “can of corn,” “chin music,” “Baltimore chop,” “wheelhouse,” “golden sombrero,” and “tools of ignorance.” There’s much friendly teasing over which idioms sound ridiculous, which have “sex move” energy, and what they actually mean.

  "A golden sombrero is striking out four times in one game." — Chick McGee [50:47] "That sounds like a sex move." — Bob Kevoian [50:39]

• World Record Watch: Feature on a former Air Force pilot breaking the record for fastest tow while skiing on asphalt (“insane!”), segueing into a quiz on continents.

6. Listener Letters, Small-Town America, and KitKat Heist

Time: 21:10–27:43, 83:31–86:15

• Town Names Bit: The panel shares hilarious town names sent in by listeners (“Slap Out, OK,” “Dick Shooter, ID,” “Big Bone Lick, KY”) and marvel at two-story outhouses.
• KitKat Caper: News of 400,000+ KitKat bars stolen between Italy and Poland stirs candy nostalgia and a volley of kit(p)uns.

  "Steal me a piece...by a kit burglar. It was a kidnapping." — Bob Kevoian & Pat Godwin [84:35]

7. Featured Interviews

A. Keith O'Brien: Heartland—The Miracle of Larry Bird

Time: 128:27–141:20

• Book Discussion: O’Brien details Larry Bird’s turbulent college journey—leaving Indiana after three weeks, working on a garbage truck, nearly vanishing from basketball, and being convinced to join Indiana State.
• Basketball “What If”: Analysis of how today’s NIL (Name/Image/Likeness) rules would have changed Bird’s path.
• Bird’s Legacy: Emphasizes Larry’s loyalty, privacy, and previously unknown acts of generosity for ISU teammates.

  “Bird only says things that he means. He doesn’t say things for drama. He doesn’t say things for effect.” — Keith O’Brien [131:51]

• Research Depth: O’Brien spent months in Indiana, compiling interviews, diaries, and forgotten documents.
• Hall of Fame & Movie Potential: O’Brien was asked whether Bird’s story might become a movie.

B. Greg Warren: The Greg Warren Report

Time: 103:04–119:43

• Shoelaces Follow-Up: Re-examines last week’s “Beruti Knot,” and Chick confesses to always replacing original shoe laces.
• Instrument Deep Dive: This week’s “word” is trombone. Greg traces the instrument’s history, pop-culture references (Mrs. Othmar in "Peanuts"), and the joy/torment of being in the orchestra brass section.

  "They don't really know who invented it...You just have a thing that you're going to hit the people in front of you." — Greg Warren [108:34]

• Famous Trombonists: Name-drops “Trombone Shorty,” members of Chicago, Tower of Power, and Blood, Sweat & Tears.
• Orchestral Comedy: Greg notes how trombonists and triangle players are often bored—counting rests for 30 minutes.

C. Henry Cho: Stand-up, Family, and Touring

Time: 150:00–156:47

• Career Updates: Henry’s empty-nest life, heavy touring, and upcoming (rare!) Netflix special.
• Tour Routine: Combines golf with gigs; reflects on old comedy clubs and life on the road.
• Material Evolution: Talks about cycling out old hits, taking end-of-show requests for bits as much as 35 years old.
• Political Comedy: Laments how audiences’ attitudes have changed—used to joke about both sides, but times have changed.

  “I used to be. You know, I’m getting there. As you know, we’re all older now, so that ball doesn’t go as far as I hit it.” — Henry Cho [150:59]

8. Miscellaneous Highlights & Notable Moments

• Colloquial Bingo: The “my dogs are barking” debate persists hilariously through the entire show, with listener and staff participation, culminating in Bob’s astonishment and admissions.

  “90, 98 of people know what I was talking about.” — Tom Griswold [14:35]

• Appliance Endorsements: Orange insoles for aching feet; a mini-steam cleaner for vomit on rugs; more wacky, sponsor-driven banter.
• Animal News: A kangaroo in a denim diaper breaks free in Wisconsin; panel theorizes on zoo animal diets and heat-seeking drones.
• Weird Science: Pig semen is now a key ingredient in experimental anti-cancer eye drops. The gang tries to figure out pig husbandry, prompting much giggling and speculation:

  “How do you hold...get the pig to hold still?” — Bob Kevoian [92:01]

• Grocery Store Streaker: A 53-year-old woman strips naked and assaults people at Pittsburgh’s Giant Eagle store—with her dog in a stroller. Endless puns and incredulity ensue.

NOTABLE QUOTES & LAUGHLINES

• “A cup of coffee? Yeah, he was there for a cup of coffee.” — Chick McGee [49:47]
• “We didn’t know, we didn’t take that right.” — Chick, on Bob’s lack of folk expression knowledge [41:41]
• “Ass, gas or grass—nobody rides for free!” — Bob Kevoian [30:26]
• “It's time for me to tell you about Simply Safe. I installed it myself...evil can’t even get in my home anymore, and if it does, I'll catch it on tape!” — Chick McGee [44:45]
• “You have bucket hats? Never heard that!” — Bob Kevoian [35:27]

TIMESTAMPS FOR KEY SEGMENTS

• Opening Song (Enormous Penis): 01:24–03:33
• Idioms and “Dogs are Barking”: Throughout, heavy at 04:41–17:30, 98:44 onward
• Tiger Woods News/Banter: 05:17–07:15; 65:42–68:14
• UConn-Duke March Madness Recap: 10:37–11:47; deep dive at 39:07–40:42
• Baseball Slang Quiz: 46:23–54:42
• KitKat Heist: 83:31–86:15
• Greg Warren: Trombone Deep Dive: 103:04–119:43
• Keith O’Brien Interview: 128:27–141:20
• Henry Cho Interview: 150:00–156:47
• Kangaroo Escape Story: 93:01–95:16

FINAL THOUGHTS

This episode is vintage BOB & TOM—equal parts sports, music, Americana, and irreverent, quick-witted riffing. The “dogs are barking” idiom rabbit hole is a perfect example of their ability to turn the simplest misunderstanding into show-spanning comedy. The interviews provide serious substance amid the fun, notably Keith O’Brien’s deep dive into Larry Bird’s origin story, and Greg Warren and Henry Cho’s masterclasses in observational, self-deprecating comedy.

If you missed the show, you missed:

• Epic March Madness recaps and baseball quizzes
• Multiple “idiom wars” and word origin debates
• Expert musical and comedic guests
• Bizarre news – from pig semen eyedrops to kangaroo manhunts to a naked grocery store rampage
• Continuous playful banter that mixes nostalgia, real-life gripes, and signature Midwestern warmth

Listen for:
Ensemble song moments (Enormous Penis), “Golden Sombrero” hijinks, the Larry Bird redemption saga, and endless idiom gags.

(For more: Full interviews and specific music/standup breaks scattered throughout. Stream at 03:58 for signature song, 28:05 for Padre closer walk-on, 46:23 for baseball slang, 103:25 for Greg Warren, 128:27 for Keith O’Brien, 150:00 for Henry Cho.)