The BOB & TOM Show – September 22, 2025
Podcast: The BOB & TOM Show Free Podcast
Date: September 22, 2025
Host(s): Tom Griswold, Chick McGee, Christy Lee, Pat Godwin, Josh Arnold, Ace Cosby, Jeff Oskay
Studio: O’Reilly Auto Parts Studios
Episode Overview
This episode is a classic morning with The BOB & TOM Show: a rapid-fire blend of original musical comedy, banter about everyday mishaps, sports breakdowns, oddball news, and running gags about the hosts’ lives. The crew covers topics ranging from NFL scores, car and home mishaps, quirky science news, pop culture nostalgia, and even a debate over the proper term for one’s upper lip. Listen in for bathroom musical numbers, TMI medical updates (yes, testicle swelling and circumcision rates), and the eternal question: Why are University of Colorado’s buffaloes actually bison?
Major Segments and Key Topics
1. Morning Musical Open: “Daddy, Please Don’t Go”
[00:45–03:57]
- Tom kicks off with a comedic song about his dad’s “potent” bathroom strategy.
- The segment is packed with vivid imagery: “Now the wallpaper’s peeling, the fumes are out in the hall…”
- Memorable moment: Listeners are asked to sing along with the chorus, “Daddy, please don’t go.”
2. Medical Mishaps & Testicular Oversharing
[04:01–06:18]
- Chick gives post-surgery updates: stitches in his ear and a testicle swollen “to the size of a tennis ball.”
- The team riffs on the gendered term “hernia” vs. “him-nia.”
- Christy steers the humor into car trouble—foreshadowing the next bit.
3. Garage Door Disaster: Chick’s Car vs. The Closing Door
[06:29–09:55]
- Chick details how his automatic garage door “mysteriously” closed on his backing car—again.
- Group shares their own remote control games (“how far away can I open my door?”).
- “It’s the second time this has happened.” Discussion about reliability and modern home mishaps.
4. NFL Recap, Fantasy Football, and Gambling Woes
[10:12–15:01 and 21:01–23:53]
- NFL scores, disappointing bets, and Chick’s “horrible” record.
- The Red Zone debate: Is ADHD-style channel hopping good or evil?
- Chick and Tom banter about their weekly picks, “If I’d just reversed everything, I’d be 11-4.”
- Call to enter the Bob & Tom “Pick the Winners” contest.
5. Science: Painting Cows Like Zebras
[14:03, preview; 162:20–164:33, segment]
- Scientists paint stripes on cows; results show fewer biting flies.
- “It’s slimming—stripes!” jokes Tom.
- “Do the cows give more milk if they're more comfortable?” asks Chick.
6. Circumcision: Rates, Risks, and Celebrity Trivia
[22:15–29:08]
- Listener “Frank from Alabama” writes about considering adult circumcision.
- The crew details statistics on circumcision rates: “20–23% of US men are uncut.”
- Comedy digression: rumors about the status of Elvis, Charlie Sheen, and even Jon Hamm.
- “The only advantage for staying intact is you get a cool nickname—Snuffleupagus, Rumple Foreskin...”—Tom [27:18].
7. Language Lapses and Family GrizzWords
[29:19–30:38]
- The team swaps “GrizzWords”—childish or creative misnaming.
- Taya (age 9): “Don’t step in that pile of wetness” (melted ice cube).
8. Listener Letters: Marital Microaggressions
[30:45–31:13]
- A “forensic engineer” admits to timing his wife’s complaints: “That’s how long it takes for her to complain about something I’m doing.”
9. Sock Collection World Record
[69:08–76:32]
- Georgia man, Rex Pumphrey, owns 1,165 unique pairs of socks.
- The show dives into sock management, left/right sock controversy, and presidential sock trivia.
- “When I open those drawers each morning, I’m not just choosing socks—I’m choosing a tiny adventure.” — Rex [76:02]
- Traditional single-sock woes: “The solo sock basket.”
10. Sports Desk:
[51:59–68:19, 83:02–87:00, 118:24–139:54]
- Chick McGee covers NFL wins/losses, shoe betting failures, WNBA playoffs, mascot news.
- Highlights:
- Chicago Bears’ Caleb Williams and a hotdog giveaway
- Chiefs beat Giants, Mahomes stats
- University of Colorado’s “buffalo” mascot (actually a bison)
- Baltimore Ravens vs. Detroit Lions matchup preview
11. Quirky Science & Modern Culture
- Garlic in the news (teased, not detailed), ancient Egyptian shark attack prevention, garlic for heart disease, Stanley Cup hologram, and time travel.
- Greek time-travel “laptop” statue prompts host debate about future tourism.
12. Pop Culture and Nostalgia
[102:34–110:44]
- What posters did you have in your high school bedroom?
- Rare Earth, Three Dog Night, movie posters, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Black Light classics.
- Paneling your room—Chick’s retro home renovations.
- Wavy Gravy, Woodstock, lingering hippie culture.
13. Flower Power: Receiving Bouquets in Relationships
[90:07–94:41]
- 20% of people never receive flowers from a partner.
- Josh’s advice: Don’t buy a “rose from a restaurant rose seller" on the first date.
- “I got you some onions.” “Did you just say ‘bitch’?” “No—vegetables!” [91:47]
14. Teeth Tattoos Trend
[130:59–137:54]
- China’s youth are painting designs on dental crowns for viral videos (“making money,” “lucky numbers”).
- Debate: Could tooth tattoos become an American craze?
15. Stan Lee AI Hologram at LA Comic Con
[145:21–147:41]
- An AI-powered hologram of the late Marvel icon will take questions at the event.
- “We’ll never put words in his mouth that aren’t in line with things he spoke about.”
- Speculation on future technology: “You’ll be able to talk to dead relatives.”
16. International News: “Duc Fuc” wins Russia’s Intervision Song Contest
[148:54–153:32]
- Vietnamese pop star Duc Fuc’s name brings endless giggles.
- “Duke Fook yourself” ad campaign is referenced.
- Musical clips reviewed/lampooned as “wimpy ballads.”
Notable Quotes & Highlights
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On circumcision nicknames:
“The only advantage you’d have for staying intact is you get a really cool nickname like Snuffleupagus… or Rumple Foreskin.” — Tom [27:18] -
On garage door mishaps:
“My favorite phrase in all your stories is ‘for whatever reason.’” — Tom [08:18] “It’s the second time it’s happened.” — Chick [09:10] -
On talking mascots:
“If [Mr. Ed the horse] would speak in front of other people, they could hear him as well.” — Chick [40:54] -
On flowers in relationships:
“The only reason a man would buy a woman flowers out of the blue—he’s been cheating.” — Tom [91:09] -
On socks and adventure:
“When I open those drawers each morning, I’m not just choosing socks—I’m choosing a tiny adventure.” — Rex Pumphrey’s quote, read by Tom [76:02] -
On Buffalo vs. Bison:
“If you were the Fighting Wildcats and you brought out a bear, wouldn’t people say something?” — Chick [83:18]
Timestamps for Key Moments
- 00:45 – Show opens, bathroom song “Daddy Please Don’t Go”
- 04:01 – Post-surgery updates and anatomical oversharing
- 06:29 – Garage door/car accident; remote-control games
- 10:12 – NFL recap and fantasy football commentary
- 14:03 – Teaser: Painting cows like zebras for science
- 22:15 – Adult circumcision debate and celebrity rumors
- 29:19 – “GrizzWords”: Family language flubs
- 51:59 – NFL/football/hotdog news
- 69:08 – Sock collection world record, right/left sock debate
- 76:02 – Rex Pumphrey’s “choosing a tiny adventure” quote
- 90:07 – Do you bring your partner flowers?
- 102:34 – High school wall posters and pop culture nostalgia
- 130:59 – Chinese tooth tattoo trend
- 145:21 – Stan Lee hologram at Comic Con
- 148:54 – “Duc Fuc” wins Russian Eurovision, musical lampooning
Tone & Style
Loose, conversational, and cheeky with a mix of bawdy adult humor, observational wit, personal anecdotes, and running jokes. The hosts riff seamlessly on life’s mishaps, pop culture, and each other’s quirks, creating an atmosphere that listeners feel part of—if you love spontaneous comedy and unpredictable digressions, this episode is a classic.
Final Thoughts
If you missed this episode, you missed a parade of workplace overshares, a raucous debate on the mysteries of garage doors, why “him-nia” should be a thing, and a grade-A sock geek with wisdom for us all. Add to that ancient Egyptian jewelry theft, the science of striped cows, American flower-giving woes, and ballad bashing—all before most people’s coffee cools. Classic BOB & TOM.