The BOB & TOM Show – September 24, 2025
Podcast: The BOB & TOM Show Free Podcast
Date: September 24, 2025
Episode Theme:
A lively, fast-paced morning blend of comedy, banter, nostalgia, sports, oddball news, music, and pop culture, featuring recurring guests and listener participation. This episode features comedian Jamie Lisso in-studio, with highlights on band nostalgia, sports technology, dorm room posters, condiment debates, and the ever-popular “Sexy Time” segment with Ali Breen.
Main Theme & Purpose
This episode delivers the classic BOB & TOM Show mix—irreverent humor, pop culture references, stories about music and sports, discussions about daily life, and a rotating cast of comedians and friends. It’s a celebration of fandom, personal quirks, and generational connections, often spotlighting the oddities and joys of modern life, with plenty of nostalgia and playful jabs among the crew.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Interview with Joe Walsh of the Eagles
- [01:26–04:23] Joe Walsh calls in, sharing stories of relearning old classics for touring with the Eagles, losing guitars, and remembering his wild rock-and-roll years.
- Quote: “Just ’cause you wrote it don’t mean you can play it.” – Joe Walsh [02:33]
- Nostalgic discussion on the ephemeral nature of memory during the rock era, and how sometimes the only proof you played a gig together is “the poster.”
2. Nostalgia & Dorm Room Posters
- [20:03–31:00] Emails from listeners spark a major riff on cherished (and odd) posters, including blacklight posters, Zappa’s “Phi Zappa Crappa,” Star Wars sagas, and 70s/80s pop culture pinups.
- Quote: “No job is complete until the paperwork’s complete.” – Famous Nixon on-the-john poster [27:02]
- Discussion about how everyone seems to have a cherished or embarrassing poster from youth, whether it’s Star Wars, gymnastics, or something less “mainstream.”
3. Music: Similarities & Tributes
- [24:00–26:22] Tom points out similarities between a new Rob Thomas song and “Sweet City Woman” by The Stampeders, sparking a musical comparison debate and live snippets.
4. Dutch Doors & the Power of Internet “Facts”
- [05:16–08:13] Ongoing, humorous debate over Tom’s obsession with Dutch doors, Mr. Ed, and whether TV influenced American architecture. Teasing ensues about Tom’s research sources and the reality-bending nature of the internet.
- Quote: “The worst thing about the internet is you can have any harebrained scheme verified if you look long enough.” – Bob Kevoian [06:04]
5. Sports Technology & Betting
- [08:48–10:42] Tension erupts over robots and sensors in sports (football, baseball), precision of ball placement, human error, and how it affects betting.
- Quote: “So, so human error should be part of it? You know—and I emphasize ‘error’ part.” – Tom Griswold [10:38]
6. Condiments: The Great Debate
- [12:24–13:41; 137:17–141:12] The group gets animated about mandatory and hated condiments, odd packets hoarded at home, and etiquette over restaurant freebies.
- Quote: “Christy does not ‘live to eat.’ She eats to live. And she doesn’t care about… condiments.” – Bob Kevoian [13:32]
- Listener letters and etiquette experts weigh in on whether there’s a moral limit to how many packets you take.
7. Comedian Jamie Lisso In-Studio
- [33:40 onward; esp. 81:17, 161:06] Jamie joins the show live, riffing on his Alaska-to-Boise life, his new marriage (“109 days ago, my wife told me—she’s here by the way!” [63:29]), flying challenges, and newlywed mishaps.
- Shares a cautionary tale about Kratom, addiction, and unexpected risks (bought at gas stations) [115:14–117:38].
- Talks balancing family, travel for comedy, and co-parenting across states: “I try to tell him—it’s way too soon!” [165:19]
- Discusses hotel oddities in NYC, fitness trackers, and the “joy” of being fit for your spouse.
8. Listener Letters: Dog Nicknames, Forgetting to Turn Off the Car, and More
- [48:06–54:29] Funny letters about dog nicknames (“Fatty Fat Pants”), losing guitars, running cars, and why aka “boomerang” novelty songs don’t always age well.
9. Sexy Time with Ali Breen
- [145:51–157:49] Advice segment on relationships, jealousy over opposite-sex best friends, hair length preferences, exes and gift-giving, and secrets kept from partners.
- Memorable questions: Are tramp stamps a red flag at 38? Should you admit to early-in-the-relationship indiscretions?
- Quote: “Shouldn’t the person who’s having sex with you have some input about your haircut?” – Listener letter [151:50]
10. Rapid-Fire Oddball News
- [88:14–99:17]
- 650-lb marlin caught off Hawaii.
- Major League Baseball moving to “robot umpires.”
- World Conker Championships threatened by climate change and smaller horse chestnuts.
11. Classic Bits & Running Gags
- “Purple Groin” Prince parody song details Tom’s post-hernia surgery bruising [130:51–132:12].
- Dutch doors, Chuck Norris jokes, and the eternal debate over “three-letter” acronyms (KFC, MTV, REM) [36:31+].
- Blacklight posters, “Phi Zappa Crappa,” and the eternal endurance of dorm décor [27:12+].
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- “Just because you wrote it don’t mean you can play it.” – Joe Walsh [02:33]
- “No job is complete until the paperwork’s complete.” (Nixon toilet poster) [27:02]
- “If you can see this, you’re doing OK.” (tramp stamp wisdom) [149:12]
- “Kratom… It was amazing. The feel. Like I took it and it was like immediate euphoria, like good mood… Six or seven a day from the gas station…” – Jamie Lisso [115:46]
- “Tramp stamp is like, you know, a longhorn steer with the horns going over…” – Bob Kevoian [147:35]
- “Let this just die.” (on bruised testicle kinks) – Tom Griswold [54:12]
- “Sometimes you have to write material. Other times your wife just gives you a job.” – Jamie Lisso [66:13]
Timestamps for Key Segments
| Timestamp | Topic/Segment | |----------------|--------------------------------------------------| | 01:26–04:23 | Joe Walsh Interview | | 05:16–08:13 | Dutch Doors: TV Influence & Internet “Research” | | 08:48–10:42 | Sports Tech, Robots, & Human Error | | 12:24–13:41 | Condiments: The Great Debate | | 20:03–31:00 | Dorm Room Posters & Nostalgia | | 33:40–36:50 | Jamie Lisso Enters the Studio | | 48:06–54:29 | Listener Letters & Dog Nicknames | | 81:17–133:10 | Jamie Lisso’s Life, Addiction, Travel | | 145:51–157:49 | Sexy Time with Ali Breen | | 88:14–99:17 | Big Fish, Robot Umpires, and World Conker Champs | | 130:51–132:12 | Pat Godwin’s “Purple Groin” Parody Song |
Original Language & Tone
As ever, the language is playful, irreverent, occasionally edgy, with quick-witted banter and inside jokes. The show captures the rhythm of a group of old friends riffing on daily news and each other’s obsessions and quirks, inviting listeners in on multi-generational nostalgia and ongoing gags.
Summary
For fans and newcomers alike, this episode is a showcase of what makes The BOB & TOM Show an American radio and podcast staple: it’s sharp, silly, self-referential, and welcoming, equally likely to lampoon Dutch doors, the Rolling Stones, or your condiment habits. The addition of Jamie Lisso brings fresh stories and a Gen-X perspective, including the perils of gas-station supplements and all the dark comedy of modern marriage, travel, family, and self-care. The advice segment (“Sexy Time”) provides the usual blend of earnest suggestions and knowing snark about the complications of 21st-century relationships.
Recommended Segments:
- Joe Walsh interview for rock nostalgia
- Dorm room poster and music reminiscence
- Jamie Lisso’s in-studio banter and Kratom story
- “Sexy Time” advice block with Ali Breen
- The parody song “Purple Groin”
- Listener letters on hoarding condiment packets and ridiculous dog nicknames
For Listeners:
If you miss a morning of laughter, pop culture, and off-kilter wisdom with a well-worn radio family, this episode is the perfect snapshot of BOB & TOM in 2025—still sharp, still silly, still the antidote for a dull commute.