The BOB & TOM Show – November 18, 2025

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This episode of The BOB & TOM Show blends its signature comedy, topical banter, and sports/news riffs with the spirit of Thanksgiving. The crew delivers a mix of musical bits, jokes, pop culture commentary, and audience interaction touching on pets, football, bizarre foods, holiday traditions, and offbeat news—all with their trademark irreverence.

Quick Reference (Timestamps)

• [01:34] Thanksgiving Musical Opener
• [06:05] Nostalgia: Old TV shows, Color vs. B&W, School Photos
• [07:01] NFL Week 12 Picks and Football Discussion
• [13:27] Jeep “Duck” Culture Explained
• [18:26] Pet Names and Trends
• [23:51] Bathroom Tech: Bidet Discussion
• [26:05] Shoe-Shining Championships
• [29:57] Todd Snider Tribute
• [34:39] Surprises & Memorable Celebrity Visits
• [36:11] Unicycle Bowling World Record
• [45:10] More on Pet Names: Cats Acting Like Dogs
• [47:02] College Football Coaches, Payouts, and Youth Sports
• [53:34] NFL: Spitting Incident & Player Suspensions
• [59:49] Auto Parts in Football Names Bit
• [63:54] David Rush’s Unicycle Bowling Attempt
• [69:25] Paul & Storm's “Cheetos” Song and Cheetle Dust Story
• [74:41] Tom’s Medical Anxiety (Blood Draw)
• [105:32] Rubber Duck Jeep Origins & Jeep Culture
• [118:44] Plush Stuffed Organs as Gifts
• [131:13] Vintage Thanksgiving Side Dishes That Should Stay Gone
• [146:16] What Are You Bringing to Thanksgiving? (Special Guest: Hoss Ridgeway)
• [150:00] KFC Gravy Flight
• [158:11] Bob & Tom Pop-Up Store & Underwear Bit

Key Discussion Points & Highlights

Thanksgiving Spirit and Musical Comedy

[01:34] – Musical Opener

• The show launches with a Bob & Tom original Thanksgiving parody song, filled with innuendo, puns, and nostalgic Turkey Day gags.
  • “Check out those breasts. I like their size. How about those legs and juicy thighs?...We're eating turkey.” – Bob Kevoian (01:38)

Nostalgia: Old TV, School Photos, and Early Tech

[06:05] – TV Memories

• The cast recalls watching The Andy Griffith Show and the childhood divide over black-and-white vs. color programming.

  • “As a kid, you're not too pumped about anything black and white, but sure. No, no, I like it.” – Chick McGee (05:38)

• Discussion on school picture day, the agony and pride of bad childhood photos, and the advent of "retake day".

NFL, Sports, and Weekly Picks

[07:01/08:11] – NFL Week 12 & Football Talk

• NFL Week 12 picks are open, with the classic ribbing among the team about names like Jerry Jeudy and Dak Prescott (“too trendy” as a name, says Tom), and a contest for listeners to beat Chick McGee at picks ([07:37-08:11]).

• Recaps of Monday Night Football (Cowboys win), discussion of player names and fantasy picks, humorous asides about players’ names and origins.

Jeep Ducking & Car Culture

[13:27/43:40/105:32] – Jeep Ducks Explained

• Jess Hooker explains the "Jeep duck" trend: Jeep owners leave rubber ducks on each other’s vehicles as a greeting or compliment, now fully embraced by Jeep (hidden 'duck' Easter eggs, etc.)

  • “[Mental Floss] has uncovered the ducky’s origin story... Alison Parliament stopped and bought a rubber duck and wrote 'Nice Jeep' on it and placed it on a Jeep in the parking lot. The post went viral.” – Jess Hooker (105:36)

• Ongoing debate: Do only Wrangler owners wave? Should other car enthusiasts join in? (The team riffs on car kinship and silly in-group traditions.)

Pet Name Trends & Animal Stories

[18:26/45:10]

• Mailbag features: listeners share their favorite pet names (e.g. “Stinky Dan”), debate over whether people give their pets human names, and Tom tells of his Italian street cats, Fluff and Puff.

• Trending pet names:

  • For dogs: Elfie, Suki, Mufasa, Oswald, Luther, etc.

  • For cats: Tater, Milton, Stewie.

  • “I'm on board with Tater because I like gravy.” – Jess Hooker (22:15)

• Extended riff: do pets get 'middle names' when in trouble? (At Hooker’s house, “Marie” is assigned to misbehavers.)

Bathroom Innovations – Bidet Chat

[23:51]

• Discussion of bidet attachments, their aim and comfort, and stories about accidental or “surprise” bidet experiences.

  • “My only encounter with the bidet, I was not expecting it... I was really, really tired, and I just sat down in this toilet.” – Tom Griswold (23:55)

• Tom relates being startled awake by an unexpected splash, setting off a comic debate about accuracy, technique, and the feasibility of “DIY” bidets.

Shoe-Shining as Sport

[26:05]

• Anecdote about the (real) World Shoe Shining Championships, its surprising appeal, and flights of fancy about shoe-related competitions in the US and abroad.
• The team riffs on shoeshine as a lost art and the possibility of bringing shoes on trips just to get them shined at the airport.

Remembering Todd Snider

[29:57]

• The team pays tribute to the late songwriter Todd Snider, a show regular, mentioning classic appearances and encouraging fans to find shared videos online.

World Records and Gimmicks

[63:54] – David Rush’s Unicycle Bowling

• Idaho’s David Rush sets a record for most bowling balls carried while riding a unicycle (7 balls).
  • Visual humor around his attire and method, plus the usual playful skepticism about world record qualifications.
  • “He does great... but that helmet does give it that look like he's already had brain damage.” – Tom (66:09)

The “Cheetle” Saga: Cheetos Get Reformulated

[69:25/78:23/102:14]

• Paul & Storm’s Cheetos song leads into a discussion about Cheetos “Cheetle” dust—its official name, and PepsiCo’s plan to change the formula to remove “Cheetle fingers” (the orange powder).

  • “PepsiCo says the reformulated snacks will taste the same, but without the bright, telltale orange dust...” – Jess Hooker (79:16)

• The team is divided: traditionalists object to changing the classic snack, others wonder what’s in the new “clean” Cheetos, and debate whether removing dyes will lessen the snack’s unique experience.

Medical Anxiety Bit

[74:41] – Tom’s Blood Draw

• Tom nervously discusses his upcoming bloodwork, the importance of a skilled “phlebotomist,” and the team's sharing of needle, vein, and worst-case scenarios—all with plenty of absurd exaggeration.

Offbeat News: Plush Stuffed Organs

[118:44]

• The team discovers plush toys representing body parts (intestines, rectums, testicles, and more) by artist Wendy Bryan. The potential for gag gifts, get-well presents after surgery, and anatomy lessons is gleefully explored.
  • “Can you imagine if your kid got that, became their sort of 'lovey'? 'We can't leave until we find Jenny's rectum.'” – Tom (120:16)

Vintage Thanksgiving Dishes – What Should Stay Extinct?

[131:13]

• They read and judge a list of “retired” Thanksgiving side dishes, including:

  • Cranberry-mayo-jello candle

  • Pork Cake (“sweet, savory cake made with salt pork...”)

  • Creamed Onions

  • Jellied Turkey Salad

  • Suet Pudding

  • Hot Dr. Pepper (“heated soda drink with lemon”)

  • Deviled Ham Stuffing

  • “Mayonnaise and jello? Absolutely dreadful.” – Tom (134:00)

  • “What if they're secretly delicious? We just haven't tried.” – Chick (134:23)

Reactions range from horror to curiosity, with some dishes sparking guilty nostalgia.

KFC’s “Gravy Flight”

[150:00]

• The show highlights KFC’s “gravy flight” (three flavors included in their new family meal), musing over culinary flights (beer, wine, soup, now gravy) and whether cheddar gravy counts as a gravy sacrilege or innovation.

Guest: Hoss Ridgeway – Comedian & Pastor

[127:32/139:39]

• Interview with Pastor and comedian Hoss Ridgeway. Discussion covers his comedy/church blend, being a big guy, family life, and Thanksgiving at a preacher’s home:
  • “There’s three preachers and one disappointment.” – Hoss Ridgeway (147:16)
  • On grace at Thanksgiving: “Whoever makes eye contact with dad first... he always says we can’t eat anything before the prayer because it’ll spoil in your stomach.” (147:36)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On knowingly bad world records:

  • “If I understand it, he currently has more world records than anyone else.” – Tom (67:40)
  • “That’s the way you understand it?” – Bob (67:56)

• Thanksgiving Leftovers Hack:

  • “The day after Thanksgiving, I take all the leftovers, mix them together to make filling for a pot pie. It's a huge hit at our house.” – Listener Letter (28:15)

• On Pet Names:

  • “Everybody that gets in trouble at our house, your middle name is immediately Marie. James Marie. Garth Marie.” – Jess Hooker (22:30)

• On DIY Bidets:

  • “Do you have enough room to get a squeeze bottle down there?” – Tom
  • “That's what girls have to do when we take a urine sample.” – Jess (25:44)

• On Cheetle:

  • “Say goodbye to Cheetle fingers... the cheese flavored dust officially called Cheetle that sticks to your skin and is notoriously hard to wipe off.” – Jess (78:25)
  • “Who wipes it off? Don’t you just lick it off?” – Chick (78:43)

• On Wave Etiquette for Car Owners:

  • “I don’t think a Wrangler should wave to a Jeep Cherokee.” – Chick (41:44)

• On Plush Rectums:

  • “Can you imagine if your kid got that became their sort of lovey?... 'We can't leave until we find Jenny's rectum.'” – Tom (120:16)

Running Jokes and Callbacks

• Tom’s pedantic corrections of trivial points (i.e., shoe customs, saucers vs. plates, etc.)
• Chick’s mock-exasperation at Tom’s detail-focus and trivia tangents
• Bob’s deadpan literalism and penchant for dad jokes (“What’s a henway? About sixteen pounds!” [62:47])
• Recurring debate over who should wave at whom while driving certain cars
• “As I understand it...” as a running CYA gag for dubious facts
• Thanksgiving food shaming vs. secret love of kitsch dishes

Tone & Style

The show maintains a breezy, quick-witted, and off-the-cuff vibe, propelled by sharp banter and sincere curiosity about listeners’ lives and American quirks. Good-natured ribbing sits alongside genuine affection, especially when addressing traditions, odd news, and longtime fans’ letters. The team’s humor ranges from clever puns and innuendo to classic observational snark. Even when discussing morbid or gross-out topics, the group is more playful than mean-spirited, always keeping the mood light and inclusive.

Final Notes

• Ads, intros, and outros were omitted to focus on the content.
• Key segments are grouped by theme, with timestamps for reference.
• The episode is particularly rich with Thanksgiving talk, quirky news, and affectionate audience interaction.

For those who missed the episode, this summary should provide a vivid walk-through of The BOB & TOM Show’s unique brand of comedy, community, and holiday spirit.