The BOB & TOM Show – September 5, 2025
Podcast: The BOB & TOM Show Free Podcast
Date: September 5, 2025
Hosts: Tom Griswold, Chick McGee, Christy Lee, Pat Godwin, Josh Arnold, Ace Cosby, Jeff Oskay
Special Guest: Roy Wood Jr.
Overview
This episode brings the classic blend of comedy, sports talk, music, pop culture, and irreverent banter that defines The BOB & TOM Show. Key topics include the kickoff of the NFL season, awkward product endorsements, the return of pumpkin spice, crosswords controversy, sports hijinks (including an NFL spitting incident), pop culture references, listener letters, and an interview with comedian Roy Wood Jr about his new book and TV return. Other highlights involve tales of wild pets, musical nostalgia, smart-toaster envy, lottery fantasies, and a quirky chat with “the other” Mark Zuckerberg.
Main Segments & Highlights
1. Pumpkin Spice Parody Song – “Pumpkin Spice”
[01:31–03:36]
Pat Godwin kicks off the day with a sharp parody about pumpkin spice mania, turning warm-and-fuzzy fall cliches on their head.
“I don’t mind it in a candle, I don’t mind it in my tea, I love it in pooch… even though it’s bad for me” — Pat Godwin [02:03]
Josh Arnold jumps in with a quip about “pumpkin spice douche,” leading to more comic riffing on the boundaries of the spice trend.
2. NFL Season Kickoff & Jersey Talk
[03:55–06:46]
Chick reviews the previous night’s NFL opener (Eagles 24, Cowboys 20), recapping the weather delays, late finish, and Chick’s own take on the world of NFL jerseys.
“There’s your $350, your $380, your $170…” — Chick McGee on jersey price tiers [04:50]
“What does the higher level give you?” — Tom Griswold [05:06]
They also discuss the culture clash of a game in Sao Paulo, Brazil, with Brazilian halftime show speculation and Sergio Mendes references.
“He’s the only artist you think of, right, when you think of Brazil?” — Chick to Tom [06:07]
3. Crossword & Puzzle Game Rant
[07:06–10:38]
Tom laments the obscure pop culture content in crosswords (“magic earring Ken” as a gay icon) and dives into common crossword grievances — including guitar pedal spellings and unclear clues.
“Recent crossword clue was: guitar pedal. Four letters … Wah wah, but that’s not right.” — Tom Griswold [09:20]
The group explores generational divides on mobile game preferences and “toilet phone” pitfalls.
4. NFL Opener Drama: Spitting, Delays, & Sports Betting
[13:32–19:27]
Sports drama heats up as Chick details the game’s spitting controversy (Dak Prescott vs. Jalen Carter), player ejections, and even NFL protocols for rain delays and post-game public transit.
Chick pushes Prize Picks (fantasy pick ’em app) and lays out the life-and-death cycles of Indiana sports, closing with:
“Double it, bet it on tonight’s game, you’re right back in.” — Chick, “responsible gambler” [19:27]
5. Pop Culture, Listener Letters, & Food Nostalgia
[21:47–24:44]
Letters flow in on inside jokes (e.g., “Saquon Barkley=’Quan Barkley’”), audience influences, and the finer points of dunking toast vs French dip sandwiches.
“I want the chicken with a handle!” — Listener’s daughter, mispronouncing “drumstick” [27:01]
Much laughter at how family idioms take root, and Tom’s butcher-term tangent about “the second joint” on chicken.
6. Roy Wood Jr Interview: Fathers, Comedy, & Book Tour
[105:33–112:59]
Roy Wood Jr. joins to talk about his new memoir The Man of Many Fathers (Oct 28) and his CNN show Have I Got News for You (premiering tomorrow).
Roy shares personal stories about paternal mentorship, growing up with “many fathers,” and awkward moments as a young comic:
“My dad passed when I was sixteen … I just wanted to sit down and talk about how we, as men, gravitate to different mentors.” — Roy [109:01]
(On wild comedy stories) “Pretending to have a gig after a show was canceled rather than face your angry wife—that’s the business, man!” — Roy [111:02]
Heartfelt recollections are wrapped within a layer of classic BOB & TOM humor about cocaine, cheap gig cancellations, and Roy’s first sight of hard drugs in a hospital dishroom.
7. Mark Zuckerberg… the Bankruptcy Lawyer
[130:11–135:49]
“Mark Zuckerberg,” a real bankruptcy attorney in Indiana, details his surreal battle to keep his own Facebook account—as the real Mark Zuckerberg’s fame repeatedly got his personal and professional pages deactivated for “impersonation.” The crew riff on trademark law, possible name changes, and lottery bankruptcy odds.
“Every time they shut me off and I appealed, only the press attention got them to fix it!” — Mark Zuckerberg, not THAT one [132:59]
8. Legos, Smart Appliances, and 21st-Century Envy
[93:02–99:14]
The hosts marvel at a new world record for barefoot running on Legos, the $1,000 Death Star Lego set, and the wild resale value of plastic bricks.
Pat Godwin’s “Lego” parody (“Effing Legos” [95:00]) captures every parent’s pain.
Tech envy surfaces with tales of Chick’s WiFi-enabled toaster, fridge, and meat thermometer, leading Tom to muse:
“Our culture has babied us … this is why terrorists use our lives as recruiting videos.” — Tom Griswold [148:10]
9. Sports Talk: Spitting Scandal, Football in Brazil & Fan Conduct
Key Segments: [18:17–20:56], [28:00–33:41], [42:19–44:40], [77:21–78:55]
– Detailed play-by-play of the season’s first NFL game, rain delays, and a flagrant spitting incident
– Travis Kelce’s press moment about the Portugal game and playful jabs about learning Portuguese
– The Seahawks’ new undercover policy to cut down on stadium violence
– Caitlin Clark, the Indiana Fever, and the heartbreak of another sports star lost to injury
10. Musical Nostalgia and Band Trivia
[63:32–77:21]
Foreigner’s bid to play at the “Swift/Kelce wedding” sparks memories of 70s/80s rock, snark about cover bands, and shout-outs to “General Norman Johnson” and the song “Give Me Just A Little More Time.”
Disbelief at the number of legacy bands touring with zero original members, and playful debates about most embarrassing world records (“most pairs of Crocs,” anyone?).
Notable Quotes & Moments
“You ever hear that story Tom tells… it’s Sergio Mendes.”
— Pat Godwin [06:53]
“Do you want some of this before I put it away?”
— Listener Mrs. M, quoting her wife’s twist on Tom’s “towel trick” [121:12]
“All the great hats are made of beaver, Ace.”
— Chick McGee [35:54]
“Jalen Carter, kicked out of the game six seconds in… did not even snap the ball.”
— Chick McGee [13:58]
“Bob and Tom, even in Paris: I’m a wife’s kiss away from the Pierre Hardon hat-trick.”
— Ron, listener in France [46:13]
“Only 15% would invest their lottery winnings? The other 85% are bums!”
— Tom Griswold [127:49]
“He’s got a WiFi toaster. You can toast your bread from the car.”
— Jeff Oskay, flabbergasted [145:15]
Timestamps for Important Segments
- Pumpkin Spice Parody: [01:31–03:36]
- NFL Opener Review / Jersey Talk: [03:55–06:46]
- Crossword Puzzle Rant: [07:06–10:38]
- Spitting Scandal & Prize Picks: [13:32–19:27]
- Listener Letters, Food, “Chicken Handles”: [21:47–27:01]
- Cowboy Hat Rules & Longmire: [34:10–37:39]
- Rabbit Agility & Balloon Artist Stories: [58:07–62:14]
- Foreigner/Taylor Swift Wedding Bit: [63:32–68:58]
- Roy Wood Jr. Interview: [105:33–112:59]
- Mark Zuckerberg (Lawyer) Interview: [130:11–135:49]
- Legos, Toaster Tech: [93:02–99:14]
- Failed to Mention (Jeff Oskay): [141:17–144:07]
Additional Highlights
- Smart Appliances as Status Symbols: Chick’s obsession with WiFi-enabled gadgets triggers Tom’s technophobia and Josh’s cultural commentary.
- Fashion Police: Endless mockery of Pat Godwin’s “acne-colored” shirt, with picture day pictures causing (mock) sexual confusion in the studio.
- Oblique Cultural References: Several asides about movie classics (e.g., Saboteur, Chairman of the Board), and ongoing “only in the BOB & TOM universe” riffs.
- Comedy Behind the Scenes: Regular callbacks to failed punchlines, corrections, and the perils of live radio.
Closing Thoughts
This episode encapsulates The BOB & TOM Show in high gear: fast, funny, and packed with both topical humor and absurd digressions — all tied together by the real camaraderie and wit of the hosts. Whether you love NFL drama, dad jokes, music nostalgia, or hearing comedians riff on the messiness of life, there is something here for every long-time fan and first-time listener.
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