The BOB & TOM Show – October 14, 2025
Podcast: The BOB & TOM Show Free Podcast
Hosts: Tom Griswold, Bob Kevoian, Chick McGee, Christy Lee, Pat Godwin, Josh Arnold, Ace Cosby
Guests: Kostaki Economopoulos (comedian/NFL), Justin Seymour (comedian), Jess Hooker, Jeff Hoskey
Original Air Date: October 14, 2025
Episode Overview
This episode of The BOB & TOM Show delivers its trademark mashup of comedy, audience banter, sports talk, and irreverent news discussions. The crew covers everything from parody horror movies to unique Halloween traditions, weird sports injuries, nostalgic candy, marriage sponsorships, and the absurdities of daily life. Guest comedians Kostaki Economopoulos and Justin Seymour boost the morning with fast-paced jokes and banter, while the team picks apart topics both newsworthy and ridiculous.
Key Segments & Discussion Highlights
1. Satirical Cold Opens & Movie Parodies (01:09–04:16)
- "She It" Horror Movie Parody: The crew riff on a fake Stephen King adaptation, lampooning horror tropes and puns.
- Quote: "If you don't know fear, then you don' she it." – Christy Lee (01:59)
- Memorable moment: The “old brick shiit house” joke, kids battling a monstrous entity, and satirical horror cliches.
2. Group Banter: Weddings, Music, and Advice-giving (04:36–06:56)
- Six More Weddings to Go: Christy Lee jokes about her wedding history, leading to playful teasing from the crew.
- Music Fights: Discussion over Tom’s morning playlist featuring Ray Bryant Trio, leading to in-studio arguments.
- Quote: "Kitty cat up on the keyboard." – Chick McGee (06:37)
3. Sports Recaps & NFL Despair (07:18–09:53)
- Washington’s Loss & NFL Snark: Chick McGee laments his team’s latest close defeat, while Tom recaps games.
- NFL announcer mockery (of RedZone’s Scott Hansen).
- Upcoming Guest Teasers: Kostaki Economopoulos (huge Falcons fan) and comedian Dustin Seymour will join.
4. Candy & Halloween Traditions (19:39–23:56)
- Clark Bar Nostalgia: Emailers reminisce about favorite childhood candies, lamenting the absence of the Clark Bar.
- Survey: People Eat Halloween Candy Early: Discussion of a poll finding 55% of Americans eat their Halloween candy before the holiday.
- Quote: "Most Americans eat their stash of Halloween candy before October 31st arrives... not only do they do it once, they do it twice." – Christy Lee (21:23)
- Funny survey findings: Stuffed animals, fidget toys, and even friendship bracelets passed out as Halloween treats.
5. Listener Letters & S’mores Innovations (24:39–25:52)
- S’mores with a Twist: A listener shares using cookies & cream candy bars and other candies for s’mores.
- Quote: "Instead of plain chocolate, we used cookies and cream candy bars... peanut butter cups, Snickers, and as Tom would say, 'Rallos.'" – Bob Kevoian (24:46)
6. Parents, Freezers, & Old-school Conveniences (54:18–55:16)
- Old Appliances: Tales of ancient upright freezers still running, garage fridges being a Midwest staple.
- Quote: "Where we live, you have to have a garage fridge, because it’s the Midwest." – Chick McGee
7. Posters, Pop-Culture & TV Nostalgia (34:21–44:46)
- Posters from Childhood: Talk of Farrah Fawcett, Frank Zappa, and Budweiser Frogs, including a “Butt Wiper” parody.
- TV Show Rankings 1963: Listener research reveals Mr. Ed ranked 70th in 1963; the crew debates TV classics and syndication staying power.
- Quote: "Mr. Ed was one of those shows that lived years later, like the Munsters or Addams Family..." – Tom Griswold (40:11)
8. Pat Godwin’s Letter Jacket, Reunion Stories & Emotional Reunions (15:46–16:50, 26:20–43:12)
- Pat’s 52-year-old Jacket Returns: Story of Pat’s high school letter jacket being returned after half a century.
- Quote: "That jacket spent more time in the closet than my youngest brother." – Bob Kevoian (27:00)
- On School Traditions & Team Spirit: Stories of spirit sticks, traditions, and comedy relief roles on teams.
9. Halloween Letters: Pinball Garages & Chicken Soup (48:19–62:24)
- Neighborhood Halloween Legends: Tales of a neighbor with free pinball and games, hot dogs, and legendary chicken soup offerings.
- Monkey Story: Letter about an old lady whose spider monkey would greet trick-or-treaters, offering raisins (62:45).
- Quote: "She had the best candy – raisins. Oh, boy." – Tom Griswold (63:02)
10. Kostaki Economopoulos: NFL Jokes & Falcons Joy (87:31–98:09)
- Atlanta Falcons Win: Kostaki, in his Falcons gear, celebrates his team’s win and delivers a barrage of NFL zingers.
- On the Jets: "The only thing louder than the jets taking off is the sucking sound when they take the field." (92:32)
- On coaching drama: "You’re watching the games, right, coach?" (90:47)
- On Rex Ryan: "His teeth are so white, nobody could focus. I thought I was being interrogated at Guantanamo." (95:40)
11. Ridiculous News: Kissing & Drug Tests, Quilt World Records (104:21–113:08)
- Can You Fail a Drug Test from Kissing? Mixed stories: tennis player claims meth entered his system by kissing girlfriend; Jeff Hoskey recounts a partner failing a marijuana test after oral sex.
- Quote: "My boyfriend smokes a lot of pot and I give him a lot of oral." – Jeff’s ex, in court (107:13)
- Music Parody: Pat Godwin sings about testing positive for drugs after kissing.
- Crocheted Scarf World Record: Woman crochets nearly 1,000 foot scarf; jokes about giraffes and crowd scenes.
12. Marriage, Sponsorships & The Modern Wedding (119:00–124:55)
- Sponsoring Your Wedding: Survey finds over half would consider brand sponsorship for weddings.
- Quote: "Over 60% of those who have ever been married or were thinking about marriage said they would consider having a brand sponsor for their big event..." – Christy Lee (120:05)
- Mascot guest ideas: “...your wedding cake can be sprinkled by a giant M&M mascot...”
13. New Guest: Justin Seymour – Teacher, Slang & Marriage (126:57–143:44)
- Stand-up Chat: Justin jokes about his haircut, comedian life at age 35, and being recently married.
- Wedding Sponsorship: Would he allow one at his own wedding? A “Bobby Tom” sponsor isn’t out of the question.
- Slang Education: “Glizzy” (hot dog), “smashed” (sex) explained for the older crew.
- Teaching: Former history teacher, dealt with senior high schoolers.
14. History Flashback: Baby Jessica in the Well (143:41–146:49)
- On This Day: Revisiting “Baby Jessica” and her dramatic 58-hour rescue from a Texas well in 1987.
- Throwback Clip: Christy Lee noting “Baby Jessica got married”; Chick’s classic joke: “I bet they’re on city water.”
15. Odd News Grab-Bag / Final Laughter (149:15–154:12)
- Cheeseburger Battery: Man arrested for assault with a cheeseburger at a Florida strip club.
- Australian Sandwich Prank: Worker fired, then reinstated, after joking about putting his penis in a coworker’s sandwich.
- Hot Dog Sandwich Debate: Is a hot dog a sandwich? Lively disagreement, with contributions from all.
- Cloning & The Passing of the ‘Godfather of Cloning’ (Sir John Gurdon) (160:22)
- Barbra Streisand’s Cloned Dog: Yes, she’s got one; the ethical strangeness is debated.
Notable Quotes & Moments
- “I never got the Budweiser frogs... I never thought that was Budweiser effective.” – Chick McGee (36:54)
- “When did making plans get this complicated? It's time to streamline with WhatsApp...” – Show Ad Parody (00:46)
- “My boyfriend smokes a lot of pot and I give him a lot of oral. This is probably how I tested positive.” – Jeff’s ex-girlfriend’s courtroom defense (107:13)
- “The only thing louder than the jets taking off is the sucking sound when they take the field.” – Kostaki (92:32)
- “We have letters coming up, letters about Pat Godwin’s high school reunion... and a surprise.” – Tom Griswold (15:46)
- “A towel gets used once and then it’s... I’m a twicer. Some weeks I used to.” – Towel and laundry routines** (114:15)
Timestamps for Key Segments
- "She It" Movie Parody: 01:09–04:16
- Sports Scores: 07:32–08:57
- Halloween Candy Survey: 21:23–23:56
- S’mores Letter: 24:46–25:52
- Pat’s Letter Jacket & Reunion Stories: 26:20–43:12
- NFL Talk w/ Kostaki Economopoulos: 87:31–98:09
- Jeff Hoskey Drug Test Story: 104:21–108:14
- World Record (Crocheted Scarf): 111:00–113:45
- New Guest – Justin Seymour Introduction: 126:57–130:00
Episode Tone and Style
The BOB & TOM Show remains fast-moving, unpredictable, and conversational. The show’s humor is heavily improvisational, occasionally raunchy, and peppered with pop-culture references, audience emails, and playful put-downs among hosts. Listener engagement is central, with letters sparking stories, arguments, and debates.
For Listeners in a Hurry
- Comedy Index: Running gags about bowel movements, marriage disasters, old appliances, and TV nostalgia.
- Best One-Liner: “I bet they’re on city water.” – Chick (on Baby Jessica getting married).
- Can’t-miss Guest Bit: Kostaki Economopoulos’ roast of the New York Jets and NFL chaos.
- Laugh-out-loud Letters: Homemade s’mores innovations and Halloween neighborhood legends.
Conclusion
Whether you want sports talk, silly news, old-school radio pranks, or deadpan musings about aging, this episode shuffles through topics with high-energy, comic warmth, and the occasional eruption of juvenile humor. The show shines in its conversational asides, live banter, and the unique comedic rhythm that only The BOB & TOM Show crew can deliver.
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