Podcast Summary: The BOB & TOM Show — September 15, 2025

Episode Overview

The September 15, 2025, episode of The BOB & TOM Show delivers its signature blend of comedy, listener interactions, quirky news stories, and sports coverage, punctuated throughout with the group’s trademark humor, banter, and classic running gags. Key themes include stories about sneezes gone wrong, the NFL’s controversial “leverage” penalty, Humpty Dumpty’s real identity, armadillo and animal trivia, and a spattering of live music and comedian drop-ins.

Major Segments & Discussion Highlights

1. Comedic Musical Opener – “Steal My Identity” (01:42)

• Pat Godwin performs a satirical song, “Steal My Identity,” poking fun at modern data breaches and the woes of bad credit:

  “My mom, her maiden name's Qwerty / 1, 2, 3, 4 is my path... Steal my identity, yeah.”

  • [04:28] The performance runs several minutes, featuring zany details about life falling apart if someone else took over.

2. Sports Banter: Worst Sneezes & NFL Leverage Rule (05:26–13:30)

• The crew riffs on historic sneezes (on-stage, in cars, during “tricky intersections”), with Tom Griswold prompting listener submissions about epic sneezes.
• The show dives deep into the controversial “leverage” penalty that allowed the Colts to retry and win a game against the Broncos:
  • [10:18] Chick McGee breaks down the penalty for “leverage” against Denver’s Deandre Tillman, granting Colts kicker Spencer Schrader a second-chance, untimed down for a dramatic win.
  • Quote:

    “To block a kick, you’re not allowed to propel yourself by pushing on another player.” – Chick McGee [10:58]

  • [11:53] The group further debates the validity of the call, referencing NFL rules and Chick’s bias as a semi-Colts fan.

3. Listener Letters & Drive-Thru Mishaps (18:10–23:40)

• Readings of listener mail fuel jokes about drive-thru blunders, like forgetting food items or confusing hash browns for “fried flat potato things” [22:24].
• Tom recounts stress from ordering for a carful of kids and accidentally forgetting someone’s order, only for a call to derail things further.

4. Sneeze Chaos: Accidents, Intimacy, and Genetics (36:01–44:03)

• Listeners and hosts swap wild sneeze stories: someone pees herself mid-sneeze on a date, another blows carrots onto the car windshield and rear-ends an SUV.
• Jokes abound about sneezing during intimacy, genetics of sunlight-induced sneezing, and the primal force of a good sneeze:
  • Quote:

    “I’ve always heard the sneeze is a mini orgasm.” – Christy Lee [38:15]

5. Nostalgia & Trivia: Armadillos, Aardvarks, and More (163:00)

• In-depth animal trivia tangent: size comparisons for armadillos and aardvarks, their roles in roadkill, and arrival in Missouri. The crew debates if they belong in zoos and their eating habits.

6. News Rundown

• Doctors Behaving Badly [95:49]:
  • A British anesthesiologist leaves surgery for a sexual encounter—returns after 8 minutes, work unharmed.
  • Quote:

    “Never a good time for a sneeze—especially mid-incision!” – Bob Kevoian [13:48]

• Meth Burning at Animal Shelter [161:48]:
  • Two pounds of meth incinerated in Montana animal shelter ends up sending staff to the hospital due to smoke being drawn inside. Jokes about “barking bad” and “Meth Gator” ensue.
• Koala Vaccine for Chlamydia [126:04]:
  • News of Australia’s first koala vaccine sparks a Boy George musical parody.
• United Airlines Coffee Spill [152:05]:
  • Three-hour flight delay after the pilot spills coffee in the cockpit; spirited debate about cup holders in plane cockpits.

7. Humpty Dumpty: Not an Egg (83:00)

• Explores the real identity of Humpty Dumpty; the poem itself never mentions an egg—common imagery comes from Lewis Carroll illustrations.
  • Quote:

    “You know the poem, but you hear nothing about an egg.” – Tom Griswold [83:44]

  • One version even suggests “Humpty Dumpty” was a metaphor for a clumsy person or a drink.

8. Sports Headlines & NFL Updates (79:02–81:46)

• NFL weekend recap, coverage of Brandon Aubrey’s kicking heroics, and breaking news about Joe Burrow’s turf toe injury likely sidelining him for months.
  • Quote:

    “Joe Burrow is now out for the season for the Cincinnati Bengals.” – Chick McGee [166:31]

• Discussion of arm wrestling, with Greg Warren dropping by to provide historic insights, trivia, and techniques.
  • Quote:

    “When you beat the hand, the arm follows.” – Greg Warren [108:34]

9. Live Comedic Guests

• Tim Cavanaugh’s Cavalcade of Celebrity Birthdays (133:01): Delivers birthday gags, wordplay, and sharp one-liners, including:
  • “His job is literally herding cat-licks.” [134:33]
  • “Tom and Willie Griswold are behind Clark Griswold, who’s not even real.” [140:03]
• Pat Godwin’s Songs:
  • “Steal My Identity” (01:42); “Purple Groin” (a Prince parody about Tom’s hernia surgery, 72:15); and a koala/STD parody of Culture Club.
• Recurring Gags:
  • “Gentlemen— to the medicine cabinet” (John Wayne impression) [59:50, 61:07, 151:53].

10. Oddities, Bathroom & Restaurant Talk

• Booths vs. Tables: Debate over restaurant seating, with Tom lamenting discomfort in booths post-surgery, prompting jokes about getting “totaled out” medically [65:37].
• Medicine Cabinets: Reminiscing over now-rare bathroom fixtures, questioning why so many keep medicine in kitchen pantries [152:18].

Memorable Quotes & Moments (Timestamps Included)

• On NFL “Leverage” Penalty

  “To block a kick, you’re not allowed to propel yourself by pushing on another player.”
  — Chick McGee [10:58]

• On Humpty Dumpty

  “You know the poem, but you hear nothing about an egg.”
  — Tom Griswold [83:44]

• Botched Sneeze in Surgery

  “Never a good time for a sneeze—especially mid-incision!”
  — Bob Kevoian [13:48]

• On Sneezing Intimacy

  “I’ve always heard the sneeze is a mini orgasm.”
  — Christy Lee [38:15]

• On Arm Wrestling Technique

  “When you beat the hand, the arm follows.”
  — Greg Warren [108:34]

• On Medicine Cabinets

  “Is that no longer a thing?”
  — Tom Griswold [152:20]

• On Supporting Announcements

  “You’re not gonna be happy until we get kicked off the air. It’s just all there is to it.”
  — Chick McGee [17:02]

• John Wayne Catchphrase (Running Gag)

  “Gentlemen, to the medicine cabinet.”
  — Pat Godwin (impression), recurring [59:50, 61:07, 151:53]

Comedians’ Tour Plugs & Special Appearances

• Greg Warren:
  • In-depth on arm wrestling; promoting upcoming shows in Grand Rapids, Madison, Lexington, St. Louis.
• Tim Cavanaugh:
  • Cavalcade of Celebrity Birthdays, promoting shows with Emo Phillips (Logansport, Cleveland, Edwardsville, Mason City).

Notable Closing Topics

• NFL Prize Picks: Weekly contest with Stephen Singer Jewelers ($500 gift certificate).
• Koala Chlamydia News: Leads to Boy George song parody.
• Meth Burn Mishap: Animal shelter staff hospitalized after inhaling fumes.

Conclusion

This episode of The BOB & TOM Show is a fast-paced, joke-crammed romp blending sports recaps, oddball news, live musical parodies, and listener tales of sneeze-related chaos. The camaraderie between hosts and guests drives a fun, rambling rhythm punctuated with witty rejoinders, running gags, and pop culture references. Highlights include the NFL rule deep-dive, the Humpty Dumpty myth-busting, odd listener stories, and comedian drop-ins. Perfect for regular fans or newcomers, it’s a quintessential BOB & TOM experience.

[Key Segments/Timestamps Reference]

• [01:42] – Pat Godwin’s “Steal My Identity” song
• [10:18] – NFL leverage rule deep-dive
• [22:24] – Drive-thru gaffe stories
• [36:01] – Sneeze mishaps and genetics
• [59:50] – “Gentlemen, to the medicine cabinet” joke
• [79:02–81:46] – NFL news, Joe Burrow update
• [83:44] – Humpty Dumpty myth-busting
• [108:34] – Greg Warren’s arm wrestling advice
• [126:04] – Koala chlamydia vaccine
• [161:48] – Meth burn animal shelter story
• [133:01] – Tim Cavanaugh’s Cavalcade of Celebrity Birthdays

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