The BOB & TOM Show – October 9, 2025

Overview

The October 9, 2025 episode of The BOB & TOM Show is a lively, comedic roundtable blending current events, playful banter, classic show bits, music talk, and conversational meanderings. The hosts—Tom Griswold, Chick McGee, Josh Arnold, Jess Hooker, and Ace Cosby—are joined by comedians Greg Morton and Al Jackson. Along with the usual blend of news, sports, and riffing, the show highlights listener interactions, quirky news items, Halloween traditions, and includes the “Shoe-In of the Week” contest segment with a special listener guest.

Key Discussion Points and Segments

1. Halloween Traditions & Comedy Bits

• Pumpkin Carving Song
  The show opens with a humorous, original song lampooning the mess and weirdness of carving pumpkins:
  • "Cut that, cut that pumpkin face, family fun activity we all embrace, when the leaves are leaving and the moon's blood red. I gotta stab me some punkin head." (Chick McGee/Griswold, 01:33–02:28)
  • The lyrics playfully compare pumpkin cleaning to uncomfortable medical procedures.
  • Memorable Moment: “Cleaning a pumpkin ain’t no fun. It’s one of those things that must be done, like checking a bull for prostate knots. Just roll up your sleeve and take off your watch...” (Chick McGee, 02:09)

2. Show Introductions, Banter & Cast Check-in

• Hosts discuss wardrobe choices, hair changes, and Chick’s evolving approach to "soft" and "hard" clothes (meaning at-home vs work attire).
• Notable Quote:
  • “Our opinions would have to matter to her, for her to feel self…” (Josh Arnold about Jess, 06:18)
  • Light debate about colorblindness in distinguishing navy vs black.

3. Slang, Language, and Generational Gaps

• 'DNF' (Damn Near Friday) and 'DTF' (and other texting acronyms) are discussed, leading to much riffing on generational slang and double entendres.
  • “Are you DTF?”
  • “Right now? I’m busy. We have things to do.” (Tom Griswold, 07:33)
• Joke detours into misunderstandings of sexual innuendo, highlighting playful discomfort.
• References to band/brand T-shirts worn by kids who don't know the bands:
  • "I see kids wearing a ton of T-shirts for bands they can’t name a song. I always ask: what's your favorite song by that band? Of course, they never know." (Listener Joe's letter, 19:11)

4. Listener Letters & Long-Running Gags

• Thumbtacks in Poster’s Eyes:
  “Had this odd thing about putting thumbtacks through the eyes of people in the posters. I didn’t like them looking at me.” (Chick McGee - Simon’s letter, 21:16)
• Coulrophilia (clowns fetish) joke:
  "One time I hosted an orgy and everyone showed up in the same car." (Listener Eric, circus joke, 21:44)
• 'Chest Crack' from a kindergartner (a boy's observation about his teacher's cleavage): "I don't like her chest crack in my face." (Listener Michelle’s story, 24:11)

5. Wedding Registries, Gifts, and Practicality

• Joke about registering wedding gifts at Guitar Center, and debate about the uselessness of fine china.
  • “As a joke, I registered at the Guitar Center.” (Listener letter, 23:08)

6. Mental Health and Therapy

• Tom spotlights World Mental Health Day and promotes therapy via BetterHelp, riffing that sometimes, “it’s very important to talk to someone outside your circle…”

7. News & Pop Culture Lightning Round

• Gene Simmons Fainting Incident: The panel jokes about simmons’ “terrible” wig and rich people’s attachment to favorite (sometimes tacky) items.
  • “You think he could afford a better wig? My god, the picture they had of him...” (Tom, 08:17)
• Dolly Parton Health Scare:
  “Her sister had said, ‘Pray for Dolly!’... Dolly said, ‘No, I’m not dying.’” (13:16)
• Frida (Dolly’s sister, also an Abba member’s name): Launches into 80s music digression—“Isn’t that one of the people in Abba?” (Tom, 12:33)
• Band/Gender Demographics:
  • Exploration about bands with mostly male followings (Rush, metal bands), letters from female fans, and jokes about Rush’s “all male” audiences.

8. Sports & NFL Contest

• Multiple reminders to enter the weekly “Pigskin Pick Em’” contest for a $500 e-gift card from Steven Singer Jewelers.
• Chick & Tom riff on Kathy Fuller’s win, joking about gender tropes and giving her a hard time in jest.
• Yankees lose in the playoffs; panel riffs on sports fandom and the love/hate ratio for teams like the Yankees, Cowboys, Patriots.

9. “Hard Clothes” vs “Soft Clothes” & Men’s Underwear

• A lengthy, humorous discussion revisits the cast’s home attire and underwear preferences:
  • Jess on why tighty-whities are a dealbreaker.
  • Boxer briefs vs. tighty whities and "the underwear industry’s shift."

10. Product “Truths” & Obsessions

• Jeans washing debate:
  “Not washing your jeans was debunked—was he the guy who said to put them in the freezer?” (Tom, 11:28)
• Host uniform habits—wearing the same styles daily.

Memorable Quotes & Moments with Timestamps

• "Cleaning a pumpkin ain’t no fun. It’s one of those things that must be done, like checking a bull for prostate knots…" (Chick, 02:09)
• “Our opinions would have to matter to her, for her to feel self-conscious. And that stopped mattering a long time [ago].” (Josh & Jess, 06:18)
• "Do you know what DTF means?... Are you DTF?... Right now I’m busy." (Tom, 07:26–07:33)
• “If I crap my pants, I change them.” (Chick, 10:15)
• "When's the last time you sweat?" “Yesterday at the gym.” (Chick & Tom, 11:05–11:08)
• “Had this odd thing about putting thumbtacks through the eyes of people in the posters. I didn't like them looking at me.” (Listener letter, 21:16)
• “He had a great time and laughed the whole time. When they looked at me like I had two heads, I said, 'That's abuse.'" (Fan echoing show catchphrase, 47:35)
• "I don't like her chest crack in my face." (Michelle's story, 24:14)
• On Dolphins’ registry: “As a joke, I registered at the Guitar Center.” (23:08)

Featured Guests: Comedians Greg Morton & Al Jackson

• Greg Morton brings stories of condo life in Toronto, bug battles (“When I hear ‘ow, something bit me,’ I know it’s time to kill...” 91:16), and classic observational bits, including “the future” (144:07–145:07)—a rapid-fire, high-energy showcase of how people from the past would be confused by tech-obsessive modern life.
• Al Jackson joins (128:10) for the weekly "Word Coach" to help Tom & crew try and decode current urban/hip slang.
  • “Cheeks” = something bad/disappointing
    “Man, I was really excited because somebody brought in a breakfast casserole, but when I tried it, man, it was cheeks...” (Al/Josh, 131:24–131:34)
  • "Buns" is similar—unimpressive, not necessarily bad, just meh.
  • Extended “booty” riff about enduring slang and medicalized terms ("gluteal cleft").

Offbeat & Serious News Coverage

• Disneyland Haunted Mansion Death: Guest dies on the ride.
• Casualty at Disneyland: “…Not the happiest place on earth.” (75:22)
• Surfer Drives Himself to Hospital after Shark Attack: “Isn’t that amazing? Well, it depends… were his arms bitten off?” (Tom & Josh, 50:15)
• Penile Implants & MRI Conflicts: Surprisingly frank and informative, devolves into jokes about functionality, apps, and medical euphemisms (80:14–84:37).
• Fake Meat Laws: EU to ban “steak”/“burger” language for plant-based foods; discussion about Impossible Burger, Boca Burger, and the need for clarity (145:31–147:52).
• Man Attempts to Smuggle Thermos into Jail via Rectum:
  • “That's right. He put it up the exit ramp, man.” (Sheriff quote, 151:29)

Listener Interaction & Audience Bits

• Letters about robot pets for dementia patients, quirky Halloween treats (candy cigarettes/cigars, 39:00–42:00), and a collection of world records (Joker memorabilia—22-year-old woman with 2,000+ Joker items, 70:18).

Contest: Shoe-In of the Week

• Winner: Kathy Fuller from West Olive, Michigan, joins to pick NFL games against Chick McGee.
  • Light banter includes regional Michigan trivia and team favorites.
  • Disagreement on picks breeds playful “double shot” wagers and on-air ribbing (114:48–120:20).
  • “What a sweetie. What a nice [listener].” (Tom, 121:20)

Music, Fandom, & TV

• Tangents about ABBA, Frida’s solo career, Phil Collins/80s music.
• Debate over band shirts, Rush concerts (“There’ll be no girls at Rush concerts!” disproved by letters, 28:31).
• New TV game shows based on Wordle and Clue, with skepticism about how well "Wordle" translates to television (93:23).

Sports Highlights

• Recap of MLB playoffs (Yankees loss = more joy or sadness?), WNBA finals, hockey, and surfing.
• NFL contest reminders, Chick’s “picks against the spread,” and playful digs at fan allegiances.
• Segments on athlete demographics, e.g., Rush concerts' gender ratios.

Wrap-Up

Sign-off includes:

• Reminders to check Chick’s picks on Instagram
• Raycon and Omaha Steaks ad riffs
• Final shout-outs to Greg Morton’s upcoming live appearances
• Tee-up for the next day’s show and guests

Notable Comedic Throwback/Callback Moments

• “OJ’d” as new show slang for getting beat up/betrayed (“Looks like somebody else got OJ’d…” 32:28)
• “Cut that, cut that pumpkin face…”
• Recurring playful insults and jabs between hosts

Episode Mood & Style

• Unapologetically silly, meandering, and rapid-fire in transitions.
• Classic “BOB & TOM” blend of irreverence, banter, current events, witty observations, and audience participation.
• Warm, inclusive, and always on the verge of (but rarely slipping into) true controversy.

Time-stamped Segment Reference Guide

• 01:33–03:02 — Pumpkin Song/Bit
• 06:00–06:11 — Hair and wardrobe banter
• 07:02–07:20 — DTF slang definitions
• 10:00–11:12 — Jeans hygiene debate
• 20:00–22:00 — Listener letters: band shirts & posters
• 28:00–29:55 — Rush letters and gender breakdown at concerts
• 47:44–48:00 — That’s Buce catchphrase goes viral with listeners
• 75:22 — Disneyland Haunted Mansion death
• 114:48–121:15 — Shoe-In of the Week contest call (Kathy Fuller)

This episode is a quintessential slice of BOB & TOM: accessible if you missed it, hilarious in its detours, and chock full of quotable moments and listener-involved banter.