The BOB & TOM Show – September 2, 2025

Podcast: The BOB & TOM Show Free Podcast
Aired: September 2, 2025
Hosts: Tom Griswold, Chick McGee, Christy Lee, Josh Arnold, Pat Godwin, Ace Cosby
Special Guest: Kostaki Economopoulos

Overview:

Today's episode of The BOB & TOM Show brings the show’s signature blend of comedy, irreverent banter, sports talk, news, and listener letters. The team recaps their weekends, dives into college football, bidet adventures, celebrity news, and indulges in plenty of playful ribbing. There’s also a special visit from NFL comedian Kostaki Economopoulos, tales of redhead festivals, and bizarre news stories ranging from cave raves to surprise births at Burning Man.

Key Discussion Points & Highlights

1. Weekend Recaps, Cowboy Hats & Bidet Adventures

• Tom’s Colorado Trip & Cowboy Hat Purchase
  • Tom recaps his mini-vacation in Colorado, sharing his purchase of a beaver-felt cowboy hat, complete with a lamp-shade-like case.
  • [26:14] “The preliminary person at TSA, when you walk through and show your ID, goes, ‘You got an animal in there?’” — Tom Griswold
  • Group discusses the quirks of cowboy fashion and Tom’s need to cover his ears outside by doctor’s orders.
• Bidet Surprise Story
  • Tom tells a vivid tale of an unexpected late-night encounter with a high-tech toilet-bidet combo while “running on zero sleep.”
  • [13:03] "I was assaulted by a bidet." — Tom Griswold
  • Extended, hilarious debate ensues about proper bidet etiquette, features (seat warming, remote controls), and splashbacks.
  • [60:13] ”Have you ever had the feeling of cleaning peanut butter out of shag carpet? That’s a really good analogy.” — Tom, quoting a listener’s letter on bidets
• Raycon Earbuds Ad Reads & Mockery
  • The team imitates classic morning show ad banter, interwoven with stories about back-to-school routines and new gadgets.

2. Sports Roundup

College Football & Bill Belichick’s Coaching Debut

• Chick and Tom dissect Bill Belichick’s rough start as a college coach for UNC, losing 48-14 to TCU, with references to a star-studded crowd.
• [07:07] "TCU. The Horned Frogs. Not just any frog. He’s a horned frog. 48-14 winners last night. The largest points scored on any Bill Belichick team. Period. End of story.” — Chick McGee
• Recurring joke: “Belichick is still giving his press conference!” with repetitive, deadpan Bill Belichick audio clips.
• NFL kickoff anticipation is palpable, with Chick prepping to pick all Week 1 games on Thursday.
• Player poll reveals Aaron Rodgers as the most annoying NFL player, with Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes close behind.
  • [83:49] "Nope, it’s Aaron Rodgers. 25%." — Chick McGee

Tennis, S’Mores, and More

• Naomi Osaka eliminates Coco Gauff in the US Open; noise and crowd conduct become topics.
• The Honey Deuce vodka cocktail, a US Open stadium staple, inspires both intrigue and innuendo.
• Josh details his family’s Ozarks getaway, complete with s’mores and practical jokes.
• Multiple asides on sports mascots, cereal icons, and even the unique personalities of tennis players.

3. Listener Letters, Language, & Everyday Absurdities

• The hosts read listener emails peppered with misstatements ("airplane go-karts", "turn down the volume of the lights") and tales of drunken birthdays.
• [21:00] "After a day of drinking, I got out of the shower that night and yelled into the bedroom, ‘Now, boy, you want some of this before I put it away?’" — Tom, quoting a listener
• Banter about aggressive vs. passive bedroom moves, recalling both male and female approaches.

4. Pop Culture: Wizard of Oz at the Sphere & Redhead Festivals

• Discussion of Christy Lee’s potential trip to Las Vegas to see The Wizard of Oz at the ultra-high-tech Sphere, with ticket pricing outrage and musical debate on cut scenes.
• [18:00] "The Wizard of Oz version they’re showing is 27 minutes shorter!" — Tom Griswold
• Reviewers mourn the omission of "If I Were the King of the Forest" and "Over the Rainbow" (almost cut in the movie’s original release).
• The Netherlands redhead festival gets serious attention:
  • [142:12] "The Netherlands hosted its annual redhead festival, drawing thousands of natural redheads from around the world." — Christy Lee
  • Talk turns to famous redheads (Ed Sheeran, Reba McEntire, Nicole Kidman, Simply Red, and more) and the “sunburn” collective noun joke.

5. Odd News: Burning Man Birth, Cave Raves, DIY Dentistry, and More

• Burning Man:
  • Unplanned child delivery by festival-goers using “makeshift supplies.”
  • [115:37] “Strangers came together in a moment of crisis to deliver a baby girl.” — Christy Lee
• Cave Raves & Graveyard Sex:
  • Edinburgh graveyards plagued by “raves,” crypt-based parties, and “reports of sexual activities at the cave coming from the graveyards.”
  • [135:34] “There were complaints about noise and reports of sexual activities at the cave coming from the graveyards.” — Christy Lee
• DIY Dentistry:
  • Florida woman charged for gluing in fake veneers with Crazy Glue.
  • [151:36] “Used crazy glue to adhere veneers to her victim’s mouth.” — Christy Lee
• Cereal Mascots & Grocery Tipping:
  • Heated debate over longest-running mascot (Tony the Tiger, Snap, Crackle, and Pop).
  • The group rants about “guilt tipping” triggered by digital payment screens, with Tom reliving awkward gum-purchase transactions.

6. Comedian Kostaki Economopoulos NFL Roundup

• Berlin Trip & Falcon Fandom:
  • Kostaki shares his story about traveling to Berlin for a Colts/Falcons game, reuniting with his brother’s marrow donor, Jurgen.
  • [88:56] “He matched two people out of 16 million. That’s how hard it was to find a match, and Jurgen donated his marrow. Now he's completely cancer free.” — Kostaki
• Falcons QB Jokes:
  • Run of autocorrect jokes for Falcons’ new QB Michael Penix:
    • [95:33] "Cousins out, Penis in. Penis soft in first start. Penis struggles, yanked in third quarter. Falcons finally put in aging penis..." — Kostaki
• Most Annoying NFL Player Discussion
  • Kicks around the survey where Aaron Rodgers takes the top spot, wonders if Jerry Jones would win a "most annoying owner" poll, and mocks fantasy football general managers.

7. Rapid-Fire Weird Headlines

• Croc King: Connecticut man boasts world-record Crocs collection (3,569+ pairs). [110:17]
• Beer Bottle News: Miami man arrested after hurling 48 bottles from his 41st-floor balcony. [157:12]
• Angry Mayo Customer: Spanish man torches café after being told there’s no mayonnaise. [160:31]
• Disney Shoulder Plush Craze: Grown-ups now love magnetic Disney plushes at parks. [147:03]

Notable Quotes & Quips

• “[13:03] I was assaulted by a bidet. I had no idea. Josh, it was amazing.” — Tom Griswold
• “[21:00] After a day of drinking, I got out of the shower that night and yelled, ‘Now, boy, you want some of this before I put it away?’” — Tom (listener’s letter)
• “[26:30] Tom was in a cowboy store... and got a case for his hat. The TSA goes, ‘You got an animal in there?’” — Chick McGee
• “[83:49] Nope, it’s Aaron Rodgers. 25%.” — Chick
• “[135:34] There were complaints about noise and reports of sexual activities at the cave coming from the graveyards.” — Christy Lee

Timestamps of Most Important Segments

• Reverend Dr. White’s “First Baptist Bar and Grill” song: [01:20–04:14]
• Tom’s Cowboy Hat & Case in Colorado: [09:25–27:15]
• Bidet Adventure Story: [11:46–15:11], callback [58:27–63:44]
• Wizard of Oz ‘Sphere’ Discussion: [17:28–21:16], [32:43–34:36]
• Sports Roundup & Chick’s NFL Picks: [06:49, 07:00, 44:16, 46:10, 141:42]
• Listener Letters & Favorite Malapropisms: [21:32–24:27]
• Ridiculous Tipping Screens Rant: [100:25–104:47]
• Kostaki Economopoulos Joins: [87:03–97:07]
• Redhead Festival & Redhead Jokes: [142:05–145:32]
• Odd News (Burning Man, Cave Raves, DIY Dentistry, etc.): [115:37–154:19]
• Beer Bottles Hurled from Skyscraper: [157:12–159:41]

Final Thoughts & Takeaways

This episode is packed with the usual zany, free-association comedy and inventive sports commentary that’s made The BOB & TOM Show a morning radio institution. If you’re a fan of classic morning show banter, sports rants, and a good dose of musical nostalgia, today’s show is a prime example—complete with everything from listener humor, the madness of modern tipping culture, and stories that range from the relatable (cowboy hat envy, bidet discoveries) to the surreal (cave raves, counterfeit dentists, and the Crocs king).
Special kudos to the chemistry of the hosts—as well as Kostaki’s NFL humor—which keeps even the densest chunk of content in motion and fresh.

Want more? Tune in for Kostaki’s weekly NFL bits, Chick’s irreverent sports picks, and Tom’s adventures in hygiene and Western wear—plus Christy’s hard-hitting (and sometimes surreal) news updates.