The BOB & TOM Show – October 2, 2025
Podcast: The BOB & TOM Show Free Podcast
Host: The BOB & TOM Show (Tom Griswold, Chick McGee, Josh Arnold, Pat Godwin, etc.)
Date: October 2, 2025
Studio Team Includes: Tom Griswold, Chick McGee, Josh Arnold, Shara Lasley (news), Pat Godwin, Ace Cosby
Episode Overview
This episode of The BOB & TOM Show blends the show’s signature comedic banter, listener letters, sports picks, absurd news, and interviews with comedians. Regular team members riff on everything from bad plays and odd news stories to personal pet peeves, and they’re joined by comedians Al Jackson and Gianmarco Soresi. Key segments include playful debates about what makes someone "cool," letters from longtime fans, listener correspondence, and the infamous “shoe-in of the week” NFL picks. Plenty of rapid-fire pop culture references and tangents ensure the episode is both unpredictable and entertaining.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Comedy Sketches & Cold Opens
- Count Flatula Sketch (00:22–02:38)
- The show kicks off with a mock promo for a fictional show called “Count Flatula”—a flatulent vampire with gastrointestinal issues, portraying a typical BOB & TOM irreverent skit.
2. Weather, Office Banter & Ski Reports
- The cast riffs on chilly weather in the studio and Tom’s affinity for keeping the building uncomfortably cold.
- Running joke about not really having ski stories, but always having a reason to mention cold weather and sweaters.
- Tom: “I like it nice and chilly.” (04:05)
- Chick: “We all have to suffer. It’s okay, though.” (04:06)
3. NFL ‘Pigskin Picks’ & Sports Talk
- Chick and Tom promote the ongoing NFL picks contest, “shoe-in of the week.”
- Special guest Jim May (“week 4 winner”) gets lauded for picking 15 out of 16 games correctly.
- Playful confusion and jokes about e-gift cards and the oddities of online prizes.
- Tease interviews for upcoming guests including comedians Gianmarco Soresi and Al Jackson.
4. Listener Letters: Naked...Everything
- Multiple letters delve into odd experiences, such as “Nudes on Ice” shows, the spectacle of naked bowling, barbers, car washes, and even shoeshines.
- Tom and Josh riff on society’s strange obsession with nudity in the mundane ("naked car wash" and "naked shoeshine" banter, 07:31–08:56).
- Tom: “What kind of pervert finds ice skating naked erotic?” (07:08)
- Josh: “As if your subservience isn’t obvious enough—take your clothes off!” (08:05)
- Philosophical and comedic reflections on how specificity in fetishes guarantees there’s “probably a website" for every kink (09:03).
5. Generational Language & “Being Cool”
- Panelists banter about “magooing” (being oblivious) and its pop-culture origins.
- Tom gets ribbed for using outdated slang (e.g., “right on,” “solid,” “bus driver white socks”).
- Tom: “Was Tom ever actually cool?... I think I was in pursuit of the cool, but never really arrived.” (49:04)
- Fashion chat about current sock trends, jeans, and what is (or isn’t) cool among the cast.
- Shara: “I think it’s fine. I don’t think it’s necessarily cool.” (51:57)
6. Pets, Food, and Whipped Cream
- Lively stories about pet routines, such as feeding dogs or Chick giving his old retriever "pup cups" of whipped cream.
- Chick: “[My dog] went, looked at the food, looked at me, looked at the food… and I immediately, oh, sorry!” (24:13)
- Heavy pet banter: treats, whipped cream, and dog liver snacks.
- Arguments over types of whipped cream (Cool Whip vs. Ready Whip), and recipes (“fatty fat fat letter,” 22:52–23:22).
7. Classic Childhood Mishaps & Parental Stories
- Stories of setting porches on fire or Jiffy Pop mishaps as latchkey kids.
- Chick: “I set the back porch on fire... watching a Jerry Lewis marathon and making popcorn.” (28:09)
8. Entertainment & Pop References
- Deep-dives into the origins of bands, songs, and strange musical trivia.
- “Big Audio Dynamite”—sneezing in songs; “Smoke Show” song’s meaning.
- Playful arguments about walk-up music (for baseball players/comics):
- Chick: “Tear It Up” by Queen (73:36)
- Josh: “Right Now” by Korn (73:11)
- Shara: “Sarah” by Starship (75:24)
9. Interviews
Al Jackson (Comedian) – (122:00)
- Browns' quarterback woes become grounds for an extended bit about Cleveland’s endless string of mediocre QBs.
- Debate about slang; “right on” and “solid” analyzed by Al for contemporary relevance.
- Al: “[Saying 'solid']... kinda dates you a little bit... solid just kinda, like, never really came back.” (125:55)
- Lesson of the week: using “cheeks” to mean “bad” or “lame.”
- Al: “The seats were cheeks, man.” (132:25)
Gianmarco Soresi (Comedian) – (141:00)
- Promotes new YouTube special “Thief of Joy.”
- Discusses balancing his Italian-Jewish heritage, changing his name for showbiz, and being a “matzo with a little bit of ragu.”
- Chats about tattoos, relationships, and being a non-driver from NYC.
10. Weird News & World Stories
- North Korea Cracks Down on Breast Implants (138:14)
- Kim Jong Un declares breast augmentation capitalist corruption; patients and doctors face public trials.
- Russian “Content Creator” Arrested for On-the-Go Sex in Thailand (99:09)
- Humorous breakdown of cultural mispronunciations and Thai geography.
- World Record: Longest Natural Beard (90:47)
- Alabama man earns Guinness record for 3’6” beard; panel lampoons “natural beard locks.”
- Jay Cutler DUI Story (78:06)
- Ex-NFLer’s jail stint, debated by cast for the ethics of hush-money and “above the law” celebrity treatment.
11. Fast-Talking References & Tangents Galore
- Recurring asides about old-school radio, Pilates, dinner routines, the complexity of auction houses, and how their references are increasingly “obscure” even for Dennis Miller.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
Count Flatula Parody (00:30–02:38)
“Did you just step on a duck?”
— Shara Lasley (01:42) “If you don't want to hear him fart, just drive a steak into his heart.”
— Tom Griswold (02:08)
On Whipped Cream vs. Dogs (24:13)
“So last night I forgot to put the whipped cream... looked at the food, looked at me, looked at the food... Oh, sorry!”
— Chick McGee
On “Being Cool” (49:04)
“I think I was in pursuit of the cool throughout my life, but never really arrived.”
— Tom Griswold
On Outdated Slang (126:00)
“You could say anything. This is a free country. But saying ‘solid’... it kinda dates you a little bit. It’s what your 71-year-old uncle who fixes your car for free says.”
— Al Jackson
On the Newest Slang - “Cheeks” (132:25)
“The seats were cheeks, man.”
— Al Jackson
(Translation: The seats were bad/ass/lame)
On Formulaic Heritage Jokes (152:58)
“My name’s Gianmarco Ceresi. I sound like if J.K. Rowling had invented an Italian wizard.”
— Gianmarco Ceresi
On Cooking Ambition (151:51)
“At the beginning of 2020… if you didn’t use that time to learn the skill you always thought you would, you’re never going to!”
— Gianmarco Ceresi
Important Segments with Timestamps
- Comedy Sketch (Count Flatula): 00:22–02:38
- NFL Picks & Contest Details: 04:11–05:23, 15:17–16:16, 113:04 (Jim May call & picks)
- Listener Letters (Naked Entertainment): 06:09–14:10
- Pet Stories (Dogs, Treats, Whipped Cream): 23:49–24:30
- Jay Cutler DUI Discussion: 78:06–84:51
- Al Jackson Interview: 122:00–134:15
- Gianmarco Soresi Interview: 141:00–155:47
- World Beard Record Story: 90:47–93:41
- North Korea Boob News: 138:14–140:49
- Russian Pickup Sex Story: 99:09–104:07
- “Cheeks” Slang Explained: 132:12–133:07
- Walk-up Music Segment: 73:00–76:12
Podcast Tone & Style
The show’s tone is playful, fast-paced, and rambling, with frequent callbacks, layered in-jokes, and constant (sometimes purposely muddled) references to pop culture and sports history. The hosts’ chemistry relies on merciless teasing (particularly of Tom), deadpan sarcasm, and a love for the absurd in daily life or news.
Closing Thoughts
This episode encapsulates The BOB & TOM Show’s blend of old-school radio comedy, contemporary cultural references, and unfiltered “barstool” banter. Whether riffing on the NFL or deconstructing phrases like “cheeks,” the cast keeps the laughs coming—and for hardcore fans, the deep in-jokes and callbacks are in top form.
Note: Comedian segments feature sharp, self-aware commentary on showbiz and language, while the sports and news discussions take playful detours into the bizarre—true to classic BOB & TOM form.