The BOB & TOM Show Free Podcast
Episode: October 30, 2025
Host: The BOB & TOM Show (Tom Griswold, Chick McGee, Christy Lee, Pat Godwin, Josh Arnold, Ace Cosby, Jess Hooker, Al Jackson)
Episode Overview
This Halloween-themed episode is a classic BOB & TOM Show blend of comedy, banter, listener interaction, sports, and topical weird news. With Halloween on the horizon, the cast reminisces about trick-or-treats, shares costume mishaps, dives into pet stories and reader mail, engages in playful ribbing, and orchestrates a hilarious on-air wig try-on, transforming the studio into a makeshift rock band. The show is also punctuated by discussions of the World Series, quirky international news, odd records, and the absurdities of modern language.
Key Topics & Segment Highlights
1. Halloween Memories and Observations (00:16–02:35, 51:20–54:50)
- Tom opens with a nostalgic Halloween monologue about handing out treats, setting a festive, reflective tone.
- Bid on the evolution of trick-or-treating and the escalation of candy buying.
- Discussion of last-minute Halloween prep, including costume vetoes at home and disagreements over holiday decorations.
“Every kid within a few blocks knew they could come to the old Johnson house...popcorn balls, big candy bars, bubblegum, y’know, the best.”
—Tom Griswold (00:16)
Halloween Spending & Neighborhood Observations
- New statistics: $13.1B projected Halloween spending in the US, split almost evenly between candy, costumes, decorations (52:05).
- Surging adult participation with more elaborate yard displays.
- Anecdotes about answering the door in costume or dealing with “the tripartite commission” (aka spouse vetoing decoration choices).
“It’s become a whole thing now. More adults are into decorating than ever.”
—Christy Lee (52:24)
2. Listener Letters & Pet Parade (26:07–41:13, 36:30–41:13)
- A parade of listener emails with pet pics takes over, interspersed with whimsical commentary on dog breeds, cat names, dog adventures, and “day-in-the-life” animal antics.
- Interactions include debates on orange insoles, dog pillow hierarchies, and canine misidentification in the neighborhood.
“She looks like a stuffed animal, doesn’t she?”
—Christy Lee (31:41)
3. International Sports & Expat Banter (03:28–08:12, 24:18–24:46)
- Chick discusses exchanging World Series texts with his friend in Germany, grappling with translation apps and “bootleg sports channels.”
- Jokes about Canadians abroad, German sports bars, and ‘the Bird Bar & Grill in Berlin’.
- The Blue Jays lead the Dodgers 3-2 in this fantasy World Series narrative.
“So I sent him this note: ‘Los Git Blue Jays! Win the World Series!’...He sent back ‘Sing der Vogel—The bird sings.’”
—Chick McGee (07:19)
4. Swingers Club Stories & Musical Parodies (09:53–12:19)
- News of a German swingers’ club evacuated after a fire segues into Pat Godwin’s original “Swingen Schwingen” song—blending innuendo, German accent, and vaudeville.
- Continued lampooning of names for salacious British dishes (“London hotdog”, “Bangers and Bushos”).
“Mein got, sie war schwingen! I looked down at mein Schwanz, but it wouldn’t do a thing…”
—Pat Godwin (11:59)
5. Comedy Songs & On-air Parodies (49:41–51:24, 59:51–61:39)
- Pat Godwin performs “Divorced Guy with No Candy” (49:55), a lament for single dudes missing Halloween cues.
- Songs riff on accidental encounters with trick-or-treaters, empty cupboards, and childhood nostalgia.
- “Down at the Coroner’s”—a macabre ode to a canceled mortuary Halloween party (59:51–61:39).
6. On-air Wig Try-On / Faux Rock Band Bit (62:21–77:20)
- The highlight: a massive, laugh-filled studio bit where everyone tries on various wigs, morphing into “aging band” members for a group photo (see Instagram/Facebook/Twitter).
- Listeners suggest band names: "Break Wind & Fire", "The Traveling Wheelbarrows", "Wigs Without Hats", "Wiggy Josh Arnold & the Geriatric Three," “April Wine,” “Dad Street Boys”, “Mighty Mighty Gallstones,” “Credence Clearwater Funeral,” and many more (101:18–102:34, 154:42–157:02).
- Cross-talk on how wigs make heads hot, mismatched sideburns, and doubts about pulling it off in public.
“You realize if we took a picture of the four of us in these wigs, we could convince people we were a band from the ‘70s back out on tour.”
—Pat Godwin (74:19)
“You look just like Austin Powers—are you horny, babe?”
—Christy Lee (82:32–83:06)
7. Language, Slang, & Culture (128:00–137:54)
- The “Dictionary.com Word of the Year” is announced: “6-7” (six-seven), a Gen Alpha multi-use reply phrase—meaning “whatever”/“so?”—which exasperates teachers and parents alike (129:01–130:00).
- Discussion includes “aura farming”, “clanker” (AI pejorative), “kiss cam”, “trad wife”.
- Al Jackson explains new slang: “being souped” (smitten/in love and neglecting others).
- Audience lamentation about new words as not “actual words”.
“My girlfriend, who studied linguistics, was in bed going—6-7 is the word?! It doesn’t mean anything!”
—Al Jackson (130:00)
Sports & Notable News Segments
1. World Series (Sports Desk Throughout)
- The Toronto Blue Jays lead the LA Dodgers 3-2 after a big win in LA. (20:02, 91:12)
- Banter about watching games via bootleg channels in Berlin.
- Sports picks and jokes about load management, NFL injuries, and “oldest tight end ever” (Mercedes Lewis).
2. Unique News
- German Swingers Club Evacuation (9:53–12:19): 300 people at a German swingers event evacuated due to fire alarms, most leaving in bathrobes.
- Copenhagen Reporter at Swingers Club (24:45): A journalist airs moans live from a swingers’ event in Denmark (“Intercourse Section”).
- Monkey on the Loose at Texas Halloween Store (142:16): An escaped pet monkey scares shoppers by swinging around ceiling wires; eventually retrieved with a cookie.
- Chernobyl Blue Dogs (144:13): Reports of “blue dogs” in Chernobyl—found to have rolled in a chemical, not a radiation mutation.
- Woman Sues SeaWorld After Duck Strike (146:02): Guest claims she was knocked out by a duck while on a roller coaster.
- World Record: Heaviest Boat Pulled by “The Moose” (102:56): Canadian strongman “Moose” pulls a 262,000 pound ship using upper body strength.
3. Listener Interactive Contests
- “Shoe-In of The Week”: NFL pick segment and contest with listener Bernie from Michigan (115:14–120:46).
- Prize draws for pet photos, contest reminders for the $500 Steven Singer gift card.
Notable & Memorable Quotes
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On Modern Slang:
“Anytime somebody’s mad at me because they had a dream about me, I go ‘Oh my gosh, baby, I am so sorry’...dream Josh can be a real jerk.”
—Josh Arnold (23:21) -
On Halloween Decor:
“I got some lights and they were vetoed by the tripartite commission, of which I’m not a member.”
—Chick McGee (52:53) -
On Pet Ownership:
“She and I go see her admirers at the local Dairy Queen. She never picks up the check.”
—Tom Griswold (31:40) -
On Parody Songs:
“The scariest thing you’ve ever seen, is a divorced guy with no candy, no girlfriend, no idea it’s Halloween.”
—Pat Godwin (“Divorced Guy with No Candy”, 51:14) -
On Wearing Wigs in Public:
“You could absolutely move somewhere and tell people that’s your hair. Absolutely.”
—Chick McGee (77:34)
Timestamps for Key Segments
- 00:16–02:35 — Halloween nostalgia
- 09:53–12:19 — Pat’s “Swingen Schwingen” song (German swingers club)
- 26:07–41:13 — Pet letters, dog and cat stories
- 49:41–51:24 — “Divorced Guy with No Candy” song
- 59:51–61:39 — “Down at the Coroner's” Halloween song
- 62:21–77:01 — On-air wig try-on, faux band photos
- 101:18–102:34 — Listener-submitted band names
- 128:00–137:54 — Language/Word of the Year/Slang with Al Jackson
(includes “6-7” segment at 129:01)
Additional Show Highlights
- Comedy throughout: Irreverent, quick-witted exchanges; recurring bits about hot dog buns, “London hotdog,” and “donka donkey” gags.
- Live band photography: Posting photos immediately to social media with a callout for witty “band name” suggestions (see Instagram/Facebook/Twitter).
- Listener engagement: Regular shoutouts to listener comments and emails; you could hear the respect for their audience.
- Product plugs/giveaways: Orange insoles, Raycon earbuds, “Shoe-In of the Week” contest, Steven Singer Jewelers, and more.
Closing Thoughts
This episode encapsulates The BOB & TOM Show’s winning formula: high-spirited group banter, effortless pivoting between absurd comedy, sports news, and zany headlines, musical satire, and a genuine sense of family amid the silliness. The on-air wig bit and crowd-sourced “old band names” exemplify the show's talent for collaborative improv, while pet letters and language rants keep things playful and relatable as the holiday approaches.