The BOB & TOM Show – November 17, 2025

Main Theme & Purpose

This episode of The BOB & TOM Show blends the usual mix of comedy, irreverent talk, sports, trending news, and stories from the cast’s lives. Today, the show pays tribute to late singer-songwriter Todd Snider, recaps a surprise visit from actor Hugh Jackman, dives into Thanksgiving traditions and food debates, and features the usual letters, quirky news stories, and comedic songs. Special guest Greg Warren also joins for his signature deep dive into the history of marshmallows.

Key Discussion Points & Highlights

1. Todd Snider Tribute

[03:52, 85:48]

• News broke over the weekend that Todd Snider has died.
• The show played multiple clips and spoke warmly about Todd's legacy as a songwriter and storyteller.
• Tom Griswold recalls: “He was a great storyteller, terrific performer, and he’d been coming here since his first album came out, the one with 'I’m An All Right Guy'.” [08:06]
• The crew mourned the strange circumstances leading up to his passing, but focused on celebrating his humor, humanity, and music.

2. Surprise Visit: Hugh Jackman

[05:01, 59:19]

• On Friday, Hugh Jackman unexpectedly visited the studio, delighting everyone.
• The cast effusively described him as one of the “nicest people ever,” comparing him to legends like Dolly Parton and Peter Frampton.
• Tom: “Hugh Jackman is now on my list as the nicest guy ever. I mean, just crazy.” [05:26]
• Hugh was promoting his new movie, “Song Sung Blue,” in which he plays a Neil Diamond tribute artist.
• Off-air, Jackman sang and joked with the team, and expressed interest in sitting in as a DJ next time he’s in town.

3. Live Show Recaps & Listener Letters

[09:05, 28:08, 83:00]

• Recap of recent live shows, including Pat Godwin’s set, complete with heckling stories.
• Letters segment features a wide range of listener topics: odd Thanksgiving food (zucchini casserole, maraschino cherry pie), traditions, and dog names.
• The team riffs hilariously on holiday food etiquette and the social minefields of being honest about bad casseroles.
  • Notable line from Jess: “Food-wise, I’ll never hurt anyone’s feelings. I will always taste what someone brings. I just, it’s not worth...” [24:51]

4. Sports Chat: NFL, Randy’s Picks, and the Infamous ‘Heidi’ Game

[14:50, 71:35, 150:06]

• Chick recaps the past weekend’s NFL action and his betting “shoe-in” segment.
• Deep dive into the legacy of the infamous 1968 “Heidi Game,” when NBC cut away from Jets vs. Raiders for a scheduled broadcast.
• The team debates Monday Night Football (Raiders vs. Cowboys) and Chick’s love/hate relationship with both teams.

5. Thanksgiving Traditions & Food Debates

[22:31, 42:14, 43:40]

• Listeners write in about weird/obligatory holiday dishes and how to escape eating things they hate.
• Mac and cheese’s place at the holiday table sparks passionate discussion.
• New developments: listener kids’ mac & cheese innovations (crushed Doritos, pancake syrup) and the team’s own leftover creativity (Thanksgiving pizza using gravy as “sauce”).
• Tom: “Turkey and mashed potato sandwiches are pretty good.” [23:08]

6. Comedic Segments & Musical Bits

• Pat Godwin performs a song for his son’s 15th birthday, musing about moody adolescence. [64:55]
• Alien Interludes: Tom’s “alien” observations about club sandwiches, soul food, and hot dogs, adopted as recurring bits by the cast. [39:44, 41:43]

7. Trending News & The Bizarre

• Potatoes in Socks for Colds: Discussion of TikTok and folk medicine trends, with Jess admitting, “I have done this, but with onions on my kids’ feet.” [88:09]
• Parakeet Smuggling: Border Patrol finds parakeets in a man’s pants; riffing on bird and animal puns ensues. [139:38]
• DUI Driver Blames Peeing: A man caught drinking and driving claims his can of beer was for urinating mid-collision. [142:07]
• Mammoth DNA News, Sea Otter Reunions, Magic 8 Ball TV
• “Fistmas” Beer: The cast cracks up over a regional Christmas ale called “Fistmas,” with Jess and Tom both noting, “I saw this and immediately thought of you.” [49:30]

8. Greg Warren’s Marshmallow Report

[100:07] A highlight of the episode:

• Comedian Greg Warren delivers a hilarious, well-researched history of marshmallows, from the ancient marshmallow plant to modern treats.
• Marshmallow fun facts: ancient Egypt, French “pat de guimauve,” the saga of vegan gelatin woes, and the “Stanford Marshmallow Experiment.”
• The team riffs on s’mores, Rice Krispie treats, and marshmallow-related fraternity hazing stories.
  • “They put the legs in, man. Got them in the bee sting.” – Greg [103:03]
  • Tom: “My freshman roommate was the president of the Fiji House… as an initiation, one frat had to run up Hamilton Hall steps with a marshmallow in the crack – if you dropped it, you had to eat it.” [112:29]

9. Dog & Cat Name Trends

[120:43, 129:51]

• Tom presents the “trending” pet names, baffling the room with new entries like Suki, Roomy, Mufasa, Brookie, and Gibby.
• The cast laments the decline of proper “people names” for pets: “There’s only one way to name your dog: it’s with a person’s name, like Steve or Dan.” – Chick [123:07]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Hugh Jackman:
  • “You show me a guy talking backwards with his ass and I’ll get Jackman back in here.” — Tom [62:01]
• Debating Legal Complications of Radio Impregnation Contest:
  • “For the sake of the genetic pool, you should go knock somebody up.” — Tom, joking to Josh Arnold about having kids [10:16]
• Thanksgiving Candor:
  • “You can be honest… If they can’t handle it, you don’t need them in your life.” — Bob [26:03]
• Potato in the Sock Debate:
  • “Who puts a potato in their socks to cure a cold? What kind of morons do this stuff… I guess it’s better than eating Tide pods.” — Tom [89:03]
• Marshmallow Hazing:
  • “If your buddy dropped, they would shove a marshmallow in their crack. If you dropped it, you had to eat it.” – Tom [112:33]
• DUI Urination Incident:
  • “He was trying to urinate into the can while driving.” — Jess [142:26]
  • “You’d have to kind of pop… prop yourself up, right?” — Tom [143:06]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Todd Snider’s song “Dusty Old Pile of Vinyl Records”: 01:34–03:52
• Hugh Jackman surprise recap: 05:01, expanded at 59:19 & 62:17
• Listener letters & food debates: 21:57, 22:31, 42:14
• Sports chat, ‘Heidi Game’ history: 14:50, 71:35, 150:06
• Trending dog names discussion: 120:43, 129:51
• Parakeets in the pants border bust: 139:38
• Marshmallows history with Greg Warren: Starts at 100:07, references throughout next 15 minutes

Show Tone & Structure

The episode is high-energy, driven by rapid-fire banter, playful roasting between cast members, digressions, and the show’s signature blend of bawdy jokes and heartfelt moments, especially in mourning Todd Snider. The tone frequently veers from irreverently hilarious (e.g., radio-based impregnation jokes, marshmallow hazing) to genuinely reflective (remembering Snider, lauding teachers and parents). Notably, Hugh Jackman’s visit is unanimously hailed as a highlight, offering both starstruck excitement and humble appreciation.

Final Thoughts

This episode embodies what longtime listeners love about The BOB & TOM Show: quick wit, musical tributes, off-the-wall riffs, candid talk, and a lively, inclusive sense of community. For those who missed it, the episode is especially poignant for its tributes to Todd Snider, and memorable for the behind-the-scenes stories with Hugh Jackman and the deep-dive into food and family traditions heading into Thanksgiving.

For full segments, notable musical tributes, and more, tune in from:

• Todd Snider tribute & musical opener: [01:34]
• Hugh Jackman in-studio stories: [05:01], [59:19], [62:17]
• Greg Warren's Marshmallow history: [100:07]
• Potatoes-in-socks & TikTok trends: [87:48], [88:05], [88:55]
• Trending pet names: [120:43], [129:51]

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