The BOB & TOM Show – September 25, 2025
Overview
This episode of The BOB & TOM Show is a classic four-hour ride through comedy, sports, music, and pop culture. With the full crew in-studio, listeners are treated to classic banter, live music from the Duke Tomato Trio with The Brass to Mouth Horns, oddball news stories, call-in contests, and unfiltered takes on everything from NFL picks to human composting. The tone is irreverent, energetic, and peppered with the signature wit that has defined the show's decades-long run.
Main Themes
- Comedy and Banter: The hosts riff on daily absurdities, classic jokes, and personal stories, blurring the line between improv and scripted fun.
- Sports Talk: NFL picks, listener contests, weird sports records, and personal gripes about teams and players.
- Music Feature: Spotlights on the Duke Tomato Trio, including live performances and new music promotion.
- Nostalgia & Pop Culture: Deep dives into posters from youth, novelty songs, and shared memories from high school.
- Quirky News: Human composting legislation, silly string assaults, poop spray crimes, and squirrel attacks get the signature BOB & TOM comedic treatment.
Key Segments & Memorable Moments
1. Opening Bits, Banter, and Live Song
- [01:09]–[04:20] “Man, I’m Glad I’m a Man” Song
- Parody tune about male stereotypes, performed with full musical backing.
- Quote: “If I had my own two boobs, I’d never leave the house.” — Chick McGee [03:18]
- Sets the irreverent, musical tone for the episode.
2. Duke Tomato Trio Takes the Stage
- [05:29]–[15:19] Duke Tomato Trio in the Studio
- Discussing the live house band, the Trio’s new album, and some running gags about tomatoes vs. musicians.
- Quote: “His cucumbers are amazing!” — Tom Griswold [06:03]
- Live Performances Throughout The Episode
- “What a Damn Man Needs” [28:07]
- “Don’t Have It In Me” [51:46]
- “Can’t Find My Shoes” [68:28]
- “Have You Here (Dream Come True)” [147:11]
- “Wouldn’t Have Did What I Did (If I Hadn’t Been High)” [110:39]
- Notable jam sessions with riffing between songs.
3. NFL Picks Contest and Listener Interaction
- [06:15]–[07:59], [57:13]–[58:01], [121:02]–[126:14] Pigskin Pick’em NFL Contest
- Listener Bob Schimmelfennig from Colorado Springs wins a $500 Stephen Singer Jewelers gift card.
- Chick McGee lays out the week’s NFL picks; debates over who’s hip and how to pick games.
- Quote: “Just pick the winners. You don’t even have to go against the spread.” — Tom Griswold [07:27]
4. Poster Nostalgia and Generational Cutoffs
- [19:35]–[27:00], [131:39]–[135:07] The Great Poster Debate
- Listeners and hosts recall their most iconic wall posters—Motley Crüe, Heather Thomas, Keep on Truckin’, The Abbey Road, Scarface, and more.
- Discussion about the ‘cutoff age’ for posters on walls vs. framed art.
- Quote: “Stuff my wife made me get rid of when we got married. We could do a whole show.” — Tom Griswold [21:45]
5. Food Fears and Expiration Debates
- [16:21]–[18:54] “Best By” vs. Expiration Dates
- The crew discuss who throws food away at the best-by date, with Josh’s 10-day old egg whites joke.
- Quote: “I threw the lid away.” (on ice cream containers) — Jim Gaffigan via Tom Griswold [37:48]
6. Sports Chat & Weird Records
- [60:40]–[65:53], [85:00]–[87:09] Sports Banter
- Chick covers NFL, MLB historic home runs, and more.
- Running joke about announcers’ regional accents.
- Weird Record: Japanese man breaks Guinness World Record for 100m on all fours [85:00]
- Quote: “He does it so fast, it’s like watching a cheetah.” — Tom Griswold [85:34]
7. Human Composting and Death Discussed, Hilariously
- [103:13]–[106:07] Natural Organic Reduction (Human Composting)
- New Jersey joins states allowing composting of human remains; group riffs on who’d want to eat grandma’s tomato.
- Quote: “Are these Grandma’s tomatoes? Oh, you know, these are Grandma’s tomatoes all right.” — Chick McGee [104:44]
8. Oddball News Blotter
- [157:18]–[160:33] Silly String Attack & Poop Spray Prank
- Florida escort attacks a man with Silly String—debate on potential motives.
- Teaching assistant arrested for using ultra-stinky ‘poop spray’ in a classroom.
- Quote: “Is it smell like poop or hides poop smell?” — Chick McGee [127:45]
- Durian fruit mistaken for a gas leak, leading to more food/gas jokes.
9. Al Jackson’s “Word of the Week”
- [129:59]–[139:14] Slang, Generational Gags
- Al quizzes Tom on “Yiffin” (furry sex) and “Aura farming.”
- Quote: “Aura farming is when you do something nice where everybody sees—like handing out lunch bags to the homeless, but you do it in front of the volleyball team.” — Al Jackson [138:19]
10. More Listener Letters & Classic Stand-Up Bits
- Reads from Latin teachers, food recommendations, childhood nicknames (e.g., “Alphabet”), and D&D marathons.
- [154:41]–[155:31] Pat Godwin’s “Nocturnal Enuresis Blues” (bedwetting blues) — A heartfelt and funny live musical number about bedwetting.
Standout Quotes & Moments (with Timestamps)
- “If I had my own two boobs, I’d never leave the house.” — Chick McGee [03:18]
- “When I open a container of ice cream, I just throw the lid away.” — Jim Gaffigan (paraphrased by Tom Griswold) [37:48]
- “Posters. There’s a cutoff age… otherwise they need to be framed!” — Ace Cosby [20:39]
- “Tell me you love your dogs without telling me you love your dogs: I put Ready Whip on their food.” — Chick McGee [38:14]
- “Let me tell you, the egg beaters with all the spices in them… those are good.” — Chick McGee [18:05]
- “She’s so old she used spice for her deodorant.” — Chick McGee (about Sister Jean) [75:03]
- “I wouldn’t have did what I did if I hadn’t been high…” — Duke Tomato (live) [110:39]
- “Have you seen my keys?” — Duke Tomato (promoting the new album; recurring refrain) [71:48, et al.]
Noteworthy Timestamps & Segments
- 01:09–05:00: Musical parody, “Man, I’m Glad I’m a Man”
- 06:15: NFL Picks Winner Announcement & Banter
- 16:57: Food Safety/Expiration Date Segment
- 28:07, 51:46, 68:28, 110:39, 147:11: Live Duke Tomato Trio Songs
- 54:03: “Don’t Have It In Me” (Song and Callback Riffing)
- 85:00–87:09: Stupid World Record — 100m on all fours, crew commentary
- 103:13: Debate: Human Composting, Law vs. Morality
- 131:39: Poster & “Grownups with Posters” Segment
- 139:56: Raycon Ad & Segue to Final News Blocks
- 147:11: Duke Tomato with “Have You Here By My Side”
- 154:41: “Nocturnal Enuresis Blues” — Pat Godwin
Flow and Tone
The vibe is loose, unfiltered, and quick-witted. Hosts freely interrupt, ping-ponging jokes and anecdotes, while listener letters and guest voices (like Al Jackson) add depth and new directions. The musical performances are well-integrated—never a break from the show’s comic sensibility, but engaging in their own right. Running gags (grandma’s tomatoes, posters, bedwetting, what’s “hip”) tie the long episode together, giving the listener a sense of familial chaos and inclusivity.
Useful For Newcomers
If you haven't heard this installment:
- Come for the unique mix of sports, comedy, and live blues.
- Stay for the crew’s chemistry, deeply silly takes on serious (and not-so-serious) stories, and the array of recurring jokes.
- Expect multiple moods: irreverent, nostalgic, raucous, and occasionally (though rarely) sentimental.
For Further Listening & Highlights
- Check out Duke Tomato’s new album, Have You Seen My Keys? (Featured songs and in-studio energy.)
- Submit your NFL picks for a chance at the next listener contest.
- Listen for the next time “human composting” or “egg whites past the date” come up—BOB & TOM never let a good bit totally die.
Summary by Section:
Musical Comedy & Parody
- Recurrent live blues from house band and comedic parodies.
- Musical intros, outros, and spontaneous riffs.
Sports & Competitions
- In-depth week 4 NFL preview with listener participation.
- Baseball history, wild records (such as 100m dashes on all fours).
News of the Weird
- Crimes involving silly string and liquid ass.
- Human composting legalization and reactions.
- Space food, squirrel attacks, gas leaks misidentified (durian fruit).
Pop Nostalgia
- Poster debates, food recollections, old teacher emails, comedy song nostalgia.
Language & Culture
- Al Jackson’s slang quizzes (yiffin, aura farming, etc).
- “Best and worst” of word usage, generational gaps dissected.
This episode delivers a full BOB & TOM experience—equal parts absurd, insightful, musical, and always a little off the rails.