The BOB & TOM Show – September 16, 2025
Podcast: The BOB & TOM Show Free Podcast
Date: September 16, 2025
Host & Cast: Tom Griswold, Bob Kevoian, Chick McGee, Christy Lee, Josh Arnold, Pat Godwin, Ace Cosby. Special guests: Greg Hahn, Patrick Murray, Kostaki Economopoulos
Main Theme / Purpose
This episode brings the signature BOB & TOM blend of comedy, spontaneous roundtable banter, listener interaction, and topical discussion, covering everything from NFL football to music nostalgia, airline mishaps, and the weirdness of everyday life. The show features recurring gags, humorous debates on pop culture, audience emails, and guest appearances from comedians Greg Hahn and Patrick Murray, along with the NFL-themed comic segment from Kostaki Economopoulos.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Comedy Songs and Musical Nostalgia
- The show kicks off with live renditions of "I'll Never Smoke Weed With Willie Again," blending musical performance and morning show storytelling.
- In-depth discussion of artists like the Monkees, Bread, and Jerry Reed, with shout-outs to Tim Wilson's "I Married a Woman That Talked Like Jerry Reed" (23:03).
- Chick, Josh, and Tom argue over the merits (or lack thereof) of Bread’s "Baby I’m-a Want You": “Nothing has ever sucked harder than that song.” — Josh Arnold (31:47).
- Ongoing ribbing about song lyrics and production trivia, interspersed with affectionate mockery: "If I said baby, 'I'm-a want you' to Kelly, I wouldn't have time to pack a suitcase." — Tom at (31:25).
2. Morning Mayhem: Paper Towel Fumble and Real-life Mishaps
- Hilarious rehashing of a tossed paper towel roll gone awry, leading to NFL quarterback–receiver blame analogies (04:54–06:00).
- Chick exposes Tom’s daily clumsiness: “Him pouring milk into a cup is like watching a scientist in a nuclear reactor.” — Chick McGee (06:08).
- Tom’s Target adventure—forgetting and recovering his phone—offers observations on parental shopping strategies and seasonal Halloween displays (07:14–08:41).
3. Listener Mail & Banter
- Audience letters spark discussions: T.S. Eliot’s poetry, memorable guitarists, and misheard song lyrics (18:49–22:29).
- Lighthearted storytelling about childhood malapropisms (“horsey helmet” for cowboy hat), cowboy hats as sun protection, and awkward conversation shutdowns (25:10–26:00).
4. Planes, Coffee Spills, and Celebrity Air Stunts
- Christy Lee recounts the story of a United Airlines pilot spilling coffee into cockpit controls, inciting a three-hour delay (09:35–10:15).
- Tom wonders about aircraft liquid-resistant design, leading to a deeper dive into behind-the-scenes pilot protocols (12:12–12:40).
- Legendary celebrity-in-the-cockpit stories: Charlie Sheen drunkenly piloting, Nicholas Cage’s infamous fake pilot prank (“Not cool, man.” — cop to Cage, 13:45).
5. NFL and Sports Roundup
- Double Monday Night Football recaps, including the Chargers’ win and wild Buccaneers-Houston finish (14:50–15:11, 39:18–39:37).
- Chick teases Pat Godwin about his mysterious high school pole vaulting video, transitioning to broader banter about forgotten show moments and Monkees trivia (15:12–16:05).
- Kostaki Economopoulos delivers his NFL jokes: “Since he hasn’t been this myth since WKRP dropped live turkeys out of a helicopter.” — on Joe Burrow’s injury (90:02).
- Extended riff on the injury-plagued 49ers: “Their player list has more O’s than Economopoulos.” — Kostaki (95:32).
6. Product Endorsements & Recurring Gags
- Multi-brand ad reads are woven into the show’s rhythm, delivered with tongue-in-cheek humor and frequent callbacks (Raycon earbuds, Omaha Steaks, Simply Safe, etc.).
- The “McGee Three” annuities quiz provides financial guidance with a comedic twist (“Would it be too much to ask you to read the disclaimer?” “Way too much to ask.” — Chick McGee, 37:38).
7. Surreal News & Oddities
- Mac and cheese recall (“Vegan is Believin’” products may contain undeclared milk or cashews, risking allergic reactions, 103:14).
- North Korean executions for watching foreign TV (107:05–107:44): “They show an episode of Friends before they shoot them. They’re blindfolded, sadly.” — Tom (106:07).
- Paired stories of public urination: One at the movies (Arizona man urinates on a kid at a "Demon Slayer" screening, 147:18); another at a Clearwater, FL, surf shop (150:05).
- The Japanese panty hair bow (153:02): “Why would you wear your panties on your head?” — Greg Hahn.
8. Drive-In Movie Theater Culture
- Listener letters recall sneaking views of "Animal House" and the legend of topless movie scenes at drive-ins (47:45–48:17).
- News of the Shankweiler’s Drive-In (America’s second-oldest), its rescue by new owners, and drive-in nostalgia (“This theater is famous, invented the pull out.” — Tom, 109:19).
- Incredulity (especially from Tom) that audio at modern drive-ins is now via FM radio (109:48–110:01).
9. Special Guests & Standup Segments
- Greg Hahn: Shares dating “advice,” breakup lines, and military stories—including the best/worst date involving a stranded car on blocks in D.C. (78:14).
- Patrick Murray: Self-deprecates about being mistaken for a bum, tells tales of bouncing bad bar patrons, and admits to never obtaining a driver’s license (“I didn’t feel like getting arrested,” 133:03).
- Kostaki Economopoulos: Offers NFL jokes focusing on devastating injuries and memorable game moments (89:09+).
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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On Bread’s “Baby I’m-a Want You”:
"Nothing has ever sucked harder than that song."
— Josh Arnold (31:47) -
On plane pilots spilling coffee:
"Do they design those things so that they’re still okay if mid-flight the coffee goes into the landing gear thing? I don’t know."
— Tom Griswold (10:13) -
On Tom’s daily chaos:
"Him pouring milk into a cup is like watching a scientist in a nuclear reactor."
— Chick McGee (06:08) -
On celebrity air stunts:
"He could have just gone 'What happens if I push this thing?' and all of a sudden it's…okay."
— Tom Griswold (10:52) -
On costly baby strollers:
"Aston Martin’s baby strollers? I’m going to say $5,000." — Chick McGee
"Strollers will start around $1,000." — Christy Lee (51:10/51:13) -
On “Vegan is Believin’” mac & cheese recall:
"Okay, now right there…right there you want to jump."
— Tom & Christy (103:14–103:40) -
On drive-in movies:
"Apparently you were telling me…the movie comes through your radio?"
— Tom Griswold (109:48) -
On new dating strategies (Greg Hahn):
"You don’t want to brag…my head is waterproof. I don’t touch it." (76:25)
"Best date ever? Set up the date, car’s on blocks, three wheels gone. Still had fun." (78:14) -
On never having a license (Patrick Murray):
"Every time I got to go take the test, I fall asleep." (135:11) -
On professional bouncers:
"I saw a lady breastfeeding a newborn baby in the bar once…we don’t allow outside food in the establishment."
— Patrick Murray (136:05) -
On offering Uber drivers drinks:
"If they drop me off at my house, I always go inside and get them some soda pop or something." — Tom
"Don’t do that. Don’t ever do that." — Bob Kevoian (161:33) -
NFL Joke (Kostaki):
"Their player list has more O’s than Economopoulos." — Kostaki (95:32)
Important Timestamps
| Timestamp | Segment | |-------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 01:24 | Live rendition: “I’ll Never Smoke Weed With Willie Again” | | 04:54–06:41 | Paper towel toss incident and Tom’s daily mishaps | | 09:35–10:15 | United Airlines pilot spills coffee—flight delayed | | 12:10–13:44 | Celebrity-in-the-cockpit stories: Charlie Sheen & Nicholas Cage | | 14:50–15:11 | Monday Night Football Recap | | 18:49–22:29 | Listener emails spark debates over “Guitar Man,” Bread, Air Supply | | 23:03 | Tim Wilson’s “I Married a Woman That Talked Like Jerry Reed” | | 25:10–26:00 | “Horsey helmet” story and Tom’s attempts at social interaction | | 31:47 | Josh Arnold erupts over Bread’s “Baby I’m-a Want You” | | 39:18–39:37 | Tampa Bay’s last-second win over Houston, more football talk | | 47:45–48:17 | Listener nostalgic for drive-in topless scenes ("Animal House") | | 62:13–63:10 | Tom’s Pontiac Le Mans literally breaks in half | | 78:14–79:11 | Greg Hahn’s “best date ever” (car on blocks, no-show, happy ending) | | 89:09+ | Kostaki Economopoulos’ NFL comedy segment: injuries, burrow, 49ers | | 103:14 | Mac & cheese product recall, vegan/cashew controversy | | 107:05 | North Korean executions for watching foreign content | | 109:48–110:01 | Realization that drive-in movie audio now uses FM radio | | 147:18 | Arizona movie theater urination story (man urinates on child—beaten by audience) | | 150:05 | Florida man urinates on $700 of store clothing | | 157:55 | Uber ratings—cast compares their scores, Tom’s “Coke and donut” anecdote | | 165:09 | Greg Hahn’s upcoming tour dates |
Flow & Tone
The episode flows as a fast-paced, playful, and intermittently chaotic conversation reflecting real-time camaraderie. Silliness, sarcasm, and inside jokes are constant, but there’s genuine affection underlying the cast’s interaction. The tone is irreverent yet good-natured, with banter on pop culture, sports, and “real life” mishaps spinning off into extended running jokes.
Section Headings
- Overview & Main Theme
- Key Discussion Points & Banter
- Comedy & Music
- Morning Mishaps
- Listener Mail
- Planes, Pilots, and Celebs
- NFL & Sports
- Ads, Endorsements & Gags
- Surreal News
- Drive-In Culture
- Special Guests
- Notable Quotes
- Timestamps for Important Moments
- Show Flow and Tone
For New Listeners
- The BOB & TOM Show’s unique appeal lies in its ability to interweave topical humor, nostalgia, news oddities, and sports recaps into a hilarious tapestry of morning show absurdity. Whether it’s Tom Griswold’s hapless personal tales, the group’s relentless bagging on 1970s soft rock, or a sincere inquiry about airplane safety gone awry, this episode offers a classic sample of the ensemble’s comedy and chemistry.
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