The BOB & TOM Show Free Podcast

Episode: November 19, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode blends classic BOB & TOM comedic banter with spirited discussions on scams, sports, weird world records, and Thanksgiving food hacks. The cast (Tom Griswold, Chick McGee, Jess Hooker, Pat Godwin, Jeff Oskay, and Ace Cosby) bounce between news, personal anecdotes, and listener letters, maintaining their signature irreverent humor. The episode features musical parodies, running inside jokes, and special guests like comedian Tim Cavanaugh and Ali Breen. Food, football, scams, and surrogate family squabbles define the flavor of this pre-Thanksgiving episode.

Main Discussion Points & Insights

1. Comedy Parody & Thanksgiving Parodies ([01:38]–[03:05])

• The show opens with a musical parody, "Turkeys and Whores," lampooning Thanksgiving (and adult entertainment):
  • “Turkeys and Whores / I love them / Turkeys and Whores ... But a whore will charge you more if you want seconds” ([02:05] – Commercial Voice).
  • Launches into the first of many food-related bits.

2. Scams & Tech Frustrations ([04:38]–[09:24])

• Tom's scam rant: Tom rails against scammers preying on elderly, recounts recent scam attempts targeting him and show members.
  • “I am in favor of cruel and unusual punishment... On Friday nights we burn them live at the stake in a different major city each week.” ([04:42] – Tom Griswold)
• New Scam Alerts: Fake utility shutoff, fake toll infractions—in some cases these parallel real bills and cause confusion.
  • “We actually didn’t pay our toll and now we owe $800.” ([07:43] – Jeff Oskay)
• Report junk?: The crew ponders whether hitting “report junk” does anything.
  • “There’s a clearinghouse with at least 100 operators standing by...” ([06:32] – Chick McGee, being sarcastic)
• Trash can drama: The gang riff on uncollected and downsized trash cans as their neighborhoods change service, leading to jokes about Christmas trash cans.
  • “Trash cans for Christmas!” ([09:24] – Chick McGee/Pat Godwin)

3. Animal News: Domestication of Raccoons ([13:13]–[13:59])

• Short, odd news item: Raccoons’ noses are allegedly shrinking as they adapt to urban environments and become more domesticated (“Olfactory evolutionary changes”).
• The gang riff on raccoon noses, including a jab at Adrian Brody’s famously large nose.

4. Sports Roundup & Contest Talk ([12:15]–[14:49])

• NFL News: Injured/Josh Arnold out sick, NFL updates including Jamar Chase out, Aaron Rodgers’ recovery, and NFL player on WWE.
• Sports trivia and contest: Plug for the Bob & Tom NFL picks contest.
  • “You could win that gift certificate for 500 bucks... from Steven Singer Jewelers.” ([13:44] – Tom Griswold)

5. Personal Anecdotes, Travel Mishaps & TSA Talk ([19:41]–[23:14])

• Overdue gym bag repairs, TSA hassles (“Don’t borrow teenagers’ suitcases”), and lost and found treasures (from iPhones to prosthetic limbs at Disney).
  • “We find false teeth. We find prosthetic limbs, which, I mean, really, that just seems so odd.” ([21:56] – Tom Griswold)
• Anecdote about forgetting items, highlights travel paranoia.

6. Jeep, Motorcycle, and Car ‘Waves’ ([25:48]–[27:37])

• Listeners write in about the tradition among Jeep (and motorcycle/Corvette) drivers to wave at each other—except at biker gangs and “those pricks on Gold Wings.”
  • “You do not wave to those pricks on Gold Wings. They won’t wave to commoners on bikes without cup holders.” ([28:19] – Letter from Jeremy)

7. Thanksgiving Food Hacks & Odd Sides ([47:32]–[49:10], [77:01]–[84:09])

• Listener recipes for Thanksgiving leftovers (egg rolls, pot pies, pierogies, “stoeffles”).
• Mac and Cheese taste test: Apple Pie-flavored Kraft Mac & Cheese, with live tasting:
  • “When you first taste it, it tastes like Kraft Macaroni and Cheese. Then in the aftertaste you get the apple.” ([77:39] – Jess Hooker)
• Outrage over unusual holiday sides (Frog Eye Salad, Tomato Pudding, “Clown in a Blender” dessert), and the novelty of “day after” Thanksgiving dishes.
• DIY/college food hacks: making cake with Sprite, mac and cheese with beer.
  • “If you’re out of milk, you can use Budweiser. It makes like a beer cheese. Actually really good.” ([81:14] – Jeff Oskay)

8. World Records & WTF Science News ([66:50]–[69:50])

• World Record: Most matches held in the nose (81, by Martin Strobe).
• Personal stuff: Jess Hooker admits to fitting a quarter up her nose at parties (“my drunk trick”).
• Medical Oddities: Woman lactates from her armpits; crew riff on “accessory breasts” and third nipples in celebrities.
  • “Armpit lactation... droplets of milk leaked from her hair follicles.” ([127:06] – Jess Hooker)

9. Listener Letters & Running Gags ([25:12]–[70:17])

• Dogs with people names: “Douglas, get your ass in here.”
• Clever vanity plates: “S1X S VN” (SIX SEVEN), “3RDLNG” (Third and Long, for NFL QB).
• Jeep ducks, Moomoo Subaru cows, Bronco “bucked” unicorns.
• Vehicles shaped like food/products: Calls for a government tax break for companies who make vehicles like the Wienermobile, Peanut Mobile, or Chicken Car.
  • “I’d like to see a pickle-shaped motorcycle for a pickle company with a baby dill pickle as the sidecar.” ([70:16] – Listener Letter)

10. Scattered Sports, News, and Word of the Year ([61:19]–[66:47], [117:22]–[123:19])

• Complete sports wrap-up: NFL suspensions, injuries, robberies of athletes’ homes during games.
• Word of the Year (Cambridge Dictionary): “Parasocial” – the one-sided relationships fans form with personalities they don’t know.
• “Raw Dog” as a trending term.
  • “Raw dog your flight—no entertainment, just experience it.” ([124:00] – Jeff Oskay)

11. Guest Segments

a. Tim Cavanaugh’s Cavalcade of Celebrity Birthdays ([86:03]–[99:00])

• Hilariously groan-worthy musical/lyrical puns on celebrity birthdays (Bad Bunny, Pete Best, Garfield, Flo from Progressive commercials).
  • “Lucy in the sky with Diaphragms.” – Tim Cavanaugh, after fake ‘Best of Pete Best’ song titles ([91:50]).
  • “A visit from your Aunt Flo... It’s a period piece. You’ll see a heavier Flo.” ([93:01] – Tim Cavanaugh)
• Makes funnier with the intentionally awkward punchlines and resigned delivery as the crew gently roasts him.

b. Ali Breen: Sexy Time ([142:12]–[155:15])

• Friends with new hobbies? Is she cheating?—No, probably just evolving.
• Taking back a cheating husband?—Make him work for it, “Get some expensive gifts out of it!” ([147:39] – Jess Hooker).
• Dating with teens: daughter vs. mom, family drama.
• Husband with a public-sex fetish: caution about being labeled a sex offender.
• Boyfriend’s foot fetish and getting busted sexting with other feet.
  • “Give him a chance to tell the truth—‘Am I the only feet you’re seeing?’” ([154:22] – Jessica Alsman)

12. Musical Interludes and Song Parodies

• Pat Godwin shares several quick parody songs on topics ranging from macaroni & cheese to Epstein’s island to the NFL.
  • “Who’s on the Epstein list? Well, the country’s mad, wives are pissed... Mr. Rogers—what are the chances?” ([110:38] – Pat Godwin)

Notable Quotes & Moments

• On Scams:

  • “‘I am in favor of cruel and unusual punishment… on Friday nights we burn them live at the stake in a different major city each week.’” ([04:42] – Tom Griswold)

• On Trash Cans:

  • “Trash cans for Christmas!” ([09:24] – Chick McGee)

• On Carnival-like Consumer Vehicles:

  • “I’d like to see a pickle-shaped motorcycle for a pickle company with a baby dill pickle as the sidecar.” ([70:16] – Listener letter)

• On Mac & Cheese Apple Pie edition:

  • “When you first taste it, it tastes like Kraft Macaroni and Cheese. Then in the aftertaste you get the apple.” ([77:39] – Jess Hooker)
  • “It’s not terrible.” ([77:50] – Tom Griswold)
  • “Yeah it is.” ([77:50] – Jeff Oskay)

• On Armpit Lactation:

  • “Doctors needed the swollen areas, and droplets of milk leaked from hair follicles.” ([127:19] – Jess Hooker)

• Tim Cavanaugh’s parade of puns:

  • “Lucy in the sky... with Diaphragms.” ([91:50])
  • “A visit from your Aunt Flo. It’s a period piece... you'll see a heavier Flo.” ([93:01])

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [01:38] – “Turkeys and Whores” Parody Song
• [04:40] – Tom’s Scam Rant
• [07:12] – Fake Bills/Scam Calls
• [09:24] – Trash Cans for Christmas
• [13:13] – Evolution of Raccoons News
• [19:41] – TSA/Lost & Found Stories
• [25:12] – Listener Letters (Dogs with People Names, Jeep Ducks)
• [47:32] – Thanksgiving Egg Roll Recipe
• [58:32], [77:01] – Apple Pie Mac & Cheese Taste Test
• [66:50] – World Record: Matches in Nose
• [86:03] – Tim Cavanaugh’s Birthday Parodies
• [117:22] – Word of the Year: Parasocial
• [124:00] – “Raw Dog” Trends
• [127:06] – Armpit Lactation News
• [142:12] – Sexy Time w/ Ali Breen

Overall Tone & Style

Lighthearted, irreverent, and peppered with running inside jokes. Classic BOB & TOM delivery—goofy, sometimes groan-inducing, always fast-moving, and infused with listener interaction and pop culture nods. The cast’s chemistry is on full display as they swerve between genuine advice, mock outrage, and tongue-in-cheek musical performances.

Summary for New Listeners

If you missed this show, you’ll get a crash course in all things BOB & TOM—midwestern humor, sports banter, scam awareness, oddball science stories, food fun, and listener participation. The show features memorable musical parodies (“Turkeys and Whores”), wild travel and family stories, and advice segments that go playfully off the rails. Highlights include a taste test of limited-edition Mac & Cheese, side-splitting birthday parodies by Tim Cavanaugh, and a candid “Sexy Time” segment featuring listener relationship dilemmas.

For the Anniversary Buffs

This Thanksgiving episode is a smorgasbord of what The BOB & TOM Show does best: topical humor, listener engagement, musical oddities, and affectionate ribbing among longtime radio friends.

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