The BOB & TOM Show – October 24, 2025

Podcast Episode Summary

Main Theme / Purpose

On this episode, The BOB & TOM Show delivers its signature mix of comedy, pop culture banter, listener letters, news, and sports—with fresh bits about movies, moving stress, a huge NBA gambling bust, wacky letters about dreams and sports mascots, comically personal health discussions, and droll “educational” tangents sparked by everything from dumpsters to bears, skateboarding pigs, hormone therapy, and Broadway parodies. The show’s playful, irreverent style reigns throughout, offering both guests and hosts (Tom Griswold, Chick McGee, Christy Lee, Josh Arnold, Pat Godwin, Ace Cosby, Al Jackson, and Jeff Oskay) plenty of opportunities for quick-witted exchanges and quirky storytelling.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Comedy and Pop Culture Banter

• Young Frankenstein & Physical Media (01:16–05:00)

  • Tom & crew rave about "Young Frankenstein" as a top-tier comedy classic. They lament streaming limitations and joke about movie nights, popcorn, and Guillermo del Toro’s new "Frankenstein".
  • Pat Godwin mentions his connection to Mary Shelley (née Godwin): "Yeah, the rest is history. We get no money from that public domain." (05:14)

• Moving Woes and Dumpsters (05:30–07:30)

  • Pat’s moving stress is comically dissected; Tom insists that the true hack is "get a big dumpster," warning it’ll get filled with everyone’s junk: "A dumpster is a gigantic magnet for other people's crap." (06:20)
  • Classic raccoon-in-the-dumpster story makes the rounds.

2. Sports & Scandal

• NBA Gambling Scandal Deep Dive (08:50–13:00, 24:00–30:45)

  • Chick McGee relays a major FBI bust involving NBA players (Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups), coaches, and mob-backed, rigged poker games using X-ray tables, shuffling machines, and signals.
  • Tom: “In some of the games, everybody at the table was in on the scam except the victim.” (10:04)
  • The group marvels at the high-tech cheating and the existential risk of crossing organized crime: "These people are lucky the FBI caught 'em. Otherwise they might end up dead." – Josh Arnold (10:58)
  • Warm Detroit Pistons parody song “Piston Pants” by Tim Cavanagh is played for comic relief (28:43).

• Baltimore Ravens Remove Locker Room Games (24:00–25:30)

  • Coach John Harbaugh removes video games, ping pong, and more from Ravens’ locker room to improve focus amidst losing streak.

3. Listener Letters & Dream Tangents

• Losing-Teeth Dreams (18:14–19:37)

  • A listener shares recurring "losing teeth" dream, sparking talk of stress, jaw-grinding, and childhood memories of tooth-grinding’s wild sound.

• Mascots and Team Names (19:29–21:30)

  • Listener ribbing about team names not matching local fauna: “The last time I checked, there are no Spartans pillaging the streets of East Lansing.” (20:24)
  • Classic jibe: “there are thousands of fudge packers in Green Bay.” (21:14)

• Other Letters:

  • Bathroom fans: Primarily for excess moisture, not just removing odors (22:33–23:34).
  • Elevator bravado & Otis affinity: Tom’s brand loyalty is on display (07:55, 37:09).

4. News Highlights & Oddities

• Jeweler with a Diamond Eye (79:27–83:53)

  • Story of Slater Jones of Alabama, who lost his eye and had a two-carat diamond embedded in his prosthetic:
    “I lost my eye. But it brought new light into my life.” (Christy Lee, quoting Jones)
  • Photo reactions: Hosts discuss the bold look and value; joke about “James Bond villain” vibes.

• Testosterone Therapy for Women (13:31, 62:00–64:32)

  • Christy Lee reports trends of women using testosterone to supercharge libido; personal experience shared.
  • "I went from having sex with my husband never to six times a week at least… all I could think of was the next time we could do it.” (13:50)
  • Hosts joke about side effects ("grow a mustache"), “love stache” bits, and emphasize consulting a doctor.

• Constipation Study & Food Tangents (65:42–70:18)

  • New guidelines: “Kiwi, rye bread and mineral-rich water”—the prescription for chronic constipation.
  • Forensic dissection of gut health, rye bread, and the ethics of eating fruit skins.

• Bionics & Blindness (71:25–73:21)

  • Breakthrough “Prima” wireless chip may restore vision to macular degeneration patients.
  • Tom notes, "It has kind of a James Bond feel… the man with the diamond eye."

• Pig Breaks Skateboarding Record (52:34–54:36)

  • Illinois mini pig Norbert sets Guinness record by skateboarding 10 meters in 11.32 seconds.
  • Hosts argue: Tony "Pork" vs. Tony "Hogg" as best nickname.

• Miscellaneous Quips:

  • Bear wanders into a Bozeman, Montana, distillery (92:23).
  • Jazz band plays for cows on an English farm (88:37).
  • Bunny born without ears gets crocheted replacements (90:37).
  • Mosquitoes found for first time in Iceland, prompting jokes about "little parkas". (86:45–87:49)

5. Running Gags & Musical Comedy

• Pat Godwin’s Parody Songs:

  • "Put on a Well Hung Face" (59:52, ~147:39): Parody of “Put on a Happy Face” referencing dubious study linking men’s smiles and penis size.
    "If you're hung like a hamster, fake ‘em out with a smile…" (59:52)
  • "Had a Spill Down Blueberry Hill" – blues pastiche about a blueberry truck wreck. (109:15)
  • Original ditties on toilet paper, allergies, and more.

• Classic “Bob and Tom Players” Skit: (102:00–105:55)

  • Cold-read of a new sponsor parody, "Gutter Grenades," for dynamite gutter cleaning.

• Al Jackson’s Slang Lessons: (124:39–136:34)

  • Explains old-school slang (“fast” for promiscuous, “whole meal energy”); Tom recalls a mortifying, real-life “intimate moment”.

• Jeff Oskay’s "News We Failed to Mention": (141:05–146:33)

  • Comedic recap of under-reported stories, poking fun at strange science, viral news, and his own wordplay.

6. Offbeat Health & Product Chatter

• Hormones & Supplements

  • Testosterone therapy, probiotics, and Metamucil inspire much clowning but some earnest advice to consult physicians.

• Kiwis & Rye Bread

  • In-depth debate on fruit skins and rye bread’s gastrointestinal effects.

• Banana Peels/Bananas

  • Do apes eat peels? Is Tang named after “orangutan” or just for its tang? (32:06–35:50)

• Paper Towels, Kleenex, and Garage Storage

  • Josh Arnold’s quirks about wrapping paper towels to keep them "fresh" prompt razzing; pandemic hoarding memories.

7. Generational Humor

• Gen Z Survey: Not Much Sex on TV

  • Young viewers say sex scenes are not as important as previously thought. (123:41)
  • "Not a lot of sexy," Tom sums up.

• Retro TV References

  • Dragnet, Batman, Boris Karloff, Rocky Horror Picture Show, and Halloween memories bring a cascade of nostalgia and generational jokes.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On NBA Scandal:

  "They had altered card shuffling machines, hidden cameras, and X-ray equipment built into the table to read cards off-site." – Chick McGee (09:34)

• On Moving:

  "A dumpster is a gigantic magnet for other people’s crap." – Tom Griswold (06:20)

• On Listener Dream Letters:

  “When I was married, I had the same dream...woke up, it was actually my husband who was grinding his teeth!” – Christy Lee reading Jeanne Mitchell's letter (18:37)

• On Women and Testosterone:

  "I went from having sex with my husband never to six times a week at least… all I could think of was the next time we could do it." – Quoted case (13:50)

• On Pig Names:

  "The pig's nickname, Tony Pork… No. Tony Hogg. It should be Tony Hogg!" – Chick McGee & Tom Griswold (53:07)

• On “Put on a Well Hung Face”:

  “If you’re hung like a hamster, fake ‘em out with a smile. Ladies’ll say, 'Damn, sir, I’ll bet you’re packin’ like that guy in the Green Mile!’” – Pat Godwin (59:52; 147:09)

• On Rye Bread & Kiwi for Constipation:

  “So if you’re a New Zealander of the Jewish faith, you’re flowing like Niagara Falls.” – Tom Griswold (66:33)

• On the Blueberry Truck Spill:

  “Had a spill down Blueberry Hill by the landfill…" – Pat Godwin’s Fats Domino-styled song (109:15)

• On “Fast” Girls:

  “That would be…if a woman was fast, it meant that she was of loose morals.” – Tom Griswold, defining ‘80s slang with Al Jackson (130:55)

• On Bear in Bozeman Bar:

  “B with an E and an A and an R... Bear run.” – Tom Griswold, impromptu song (93:00)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [01:16] – "Young Frankenstein" and comedy movies riff
• [05:04] – Pat Godwin’s family connection to Mary Shelley
• [05:31] – Moving stress & dumpster culture
• [07:55] – Elevators, Otis loyalty, and listener letter on elevator avoidance
• [09:01] – NBA gambling/FBI sting overview
• [13:02, 62:00] – Female testosterone therapy trend
• [17:14] – Listener letters: dream teeth-grinding
• [19:29] – Sports mascots/team name jokes
• [24:00] – Ravens locker room loses games
• [32:06] – Tang, Orangutans, food names
• [41:45] – Relationship “TV cheating” etiquette
• [52:34] – Skateboarding pig (“Tony Pork”)
• [59:52, 147:39] – Pat Godwin’s “Well Hung Face” parody
• [65:42] – Constipation research: kiwi & rye bread
• [71:25] – Chip-eye bionics for vision restoration
• [79:27] – Jeweler with diamond eye
• [90:37] – Bunny with crocheted ears
• [92:23] – Bear in Bozeman distillery story
• [102:00] – Comedy bit: “Gutter Grenades”
• [109:15] – Blueberry truck spill song
• [124:39] – Al Jackson’s slang segment ("fast," "whole meal energy")
• [141:05] – Jeff Oskey’s “News We Failed to Mention”
• [152:30] – Chimpanzee “human rights” lawsuit story

Flow & Tone

The show’s flow is rapid-fire, digressive, and laced with bits, puns, and callbacks. The tone is irreverent, witty, and intentionally absurd, reveling in personal stories, generational nostalgia, parody songs, comically esoteric trivia, and classic BOB & TOM sideways wisdom. The cast’s camaraderie and comfort with one another foster spontaneous laughter and playful roastings, while providing news, pop culture, and even occasional practical advice (with tongue in cheek) for listeners.

In Summary

This packed episode showcases The BOB & TOM Show’s comedic skill at interweaving sports news, goofy science and health stories, call-and-response letters, live parody songs, and improvisational bits. Fans (and new listeners) get a full dose of the hosts’ personalities: Tom’s obsessive trivia and wordplay, Christy’s earnest news updates (often hilariously derailed), Josh and Chick’s dry roast humor, Pat’s off-the-cuff music, and guests Al Jackson and Jeff Oskay's special segments. Oddball stories—a diamond in an artificial eye, a pig on a skateboard, NBA scandal, jazzed-up cows, and more—serve as springboards for banter, making this episode a prime example of the show’s enduring, fast-moving, participatory style.

For Those Who Haven’t Listened: This episode features can’t-miss zingers, oddball news, running in-jokes, live song parodies, pop-culture tangents, and lots of quick-witted jabs—all delivered with the BOB & TOM blend of mockery and affection. Whether it’s a world-record pig, the intricacies of “team name logic,” listeners’ strangest dreams, gossipy NBA dirt, personal health oversharing, or rye bread’s effect on digestion, every subject is mined for humor. The episode is a prime showcase for classic BOB & TOM chaos—smart, silly, occasionally educational, always fun.