The BOB & TOM Show Free Podcast — March 4, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode of The BOB & TOM Show is a classic blend of witty banter, comedic asides, audience letters, current event discussions, and musical comedy. The cast—Tom Griswold, Chick McGee, Christy Lee, Josh Arnold, Pat Godwin, Ace Cosby, and Jess Hooker—dive into topics ranging from wiener dog races to the accidental invention of Reese’s-flavored toothpaste, debates about cowboy boots and bird deterrents, the origins of Caesar salad, performance-enhancing drugs in sports, and prank proposals for “app-controlled” bodily implants. True to form, the show’s tone is lively, irreverent, occasionally nerdy, and relentlessly self-aware.

Key Discussion Points and Segments

1. Cowboy Boots and Breaking Them In (04:03–06:46)

• Topic: Christy Lee debuts new cowboy boots, prepping to host a western-themed charity event.
• Discussion: The cast riffs on the discomfort of breaking in boots and whether celebrities really have shoe-breakers.
• Memorable Quote:
  • Tom: “I would mind that for jeans. When I get a new pair, I leave them in the laundry and throw them in every load... You gotta wash them another 50 times before you like them.” (04:24–04:40)
• Highlights:
  • Chick claims Beyoncé or Bono must have shoe-breaking assistants.
  • The group brainstorms “services” for breaking in clothes (that are definitely not practical).

2. Hee Haw Reboot: Old TV, New Ideas (06:38–08:54)

• Topic: Why hasn't the old variety show 'Hee Haw' been rebooted?
• Discussion: The cast reminisces about the original show, jokes about country music’s TV potential, and references Roy Clark’s legendary guitar skills.
• Notable Quote:
  • Chick: “Never lose sight of the fact that the musicians on Hee Haw were stellar.” (08:23)
• Quick Bits: Pat Godwin mentions Roy Clark’s Odd Couple guest spot; Christy Lee recalls the theme song.

3. Cat Food Innovations and Mouse-Based Recipes (28:00–32:13)

• Topic: Jeff Oskay’s “Shark Tank” pitch for “mouse-flavored cat food.”
• Turns out: Actual “Mouser” brand mouse-based cat food exists, offering flavors like “rabbit and mouse.”
• Memorable Moment:
  • Tom: “It says Mouser is the specialized brand offering canned cat food containing real ethically sourced mouse meat... Designed to mirror a cat’s ancestral diet.” (29:41)
  • Listener’s puns: "Of Mice and Meow," "Maestroni," "Mises Pieces," "Mice Krispies," "Chef BoyorMousey."

4. Salads, Anchovies, and Food Oddities (17:23–25:47; 70:46–73:12)

• Discussion: Debates break out over Caesar salad authenticity, blue cheese, and why Americans stopped eating anchovy pizza. Jess Hooker describes making Caesar dressing from scratch, complete with anchovies.
• Listener Letters:
  • Mike: “My wife mixes Caesar and ranch for salad. Don’t knock it till you try it!” (17:29)
  • A 12-year-old listener cracks up the cast with, “What do you call Reese’s that come in trios? Threeses.” (24:39)
• History Note: The cast is shocked to learn the original Caesar salad did not actually include anchovies.

5. Wild Toothpaste Flavors and Global Variation (20:40–22:10)

• Topic: Peanut butter cup and KFC-flavored toothpastes are marketed in Australia and New Zealand.
• Quote: Tom: “Why does Australia get all the fun toothpaste?” (22:06)

6. Tiki Bar Troubadours, Musical Comedy, and "Easter Bisque" (126:01–127:47)

• Comedy Song: Pat Godwin laments the life of a gigging musician with “Guy With a Guitar at the Tiki Bar,” taking shots at requests for "Margaritaville" and "American Pie."
• In-joke: The term "Easter Bisque" becomes the new "turducken"— the show's code for a comedic flop.

7. Sports and Animal Antics (81:16–83:56)

• Wiener Dog Race: Coverage of the annual Green Bay Gamblers' on-ice dachshund dash.
• Segment: Watching the video, the cast laughs about the chaos on the rink and the suspicious “purebred” status of the winning dog.
• Quote:
  • Tom: “You know why they do this? Wiener dogs put buns in the seats.” (83:02)

8. Viral Stories, Trapeze Myths, and Fact-Checking (116:02–119:48)

• Mythbusting: The story of an Italian trapeze artist defecating on a crowd is proven false (Snopes says satirical origin).
• Viewer Reaction: Disappointment that the story was debunked:
  • Tom: “When I first saw this story, I was so delighted.” (117:33)
  • Josh: “That’s a great story. Especially if she were flipping through the air…” (119:27)

9. Tech Invasions: Microchips and the Workplace (137:00–139:47)

• Legislation: Washington State considers banning employers from requiring staff to be microchipped.
• **Tom: “Well, Mr. Godwin, it appears you spent 27 minutes at the water cooler...” (137:53)
• Reflections: The cast has fun with the Orwellian implications and wonders aloud about a future where medical records are implanted.

10. Off-Label Apps and Penile Management (66:58–67:08 & 123:00–123:17 (teaser))

• Teased Topic: The crew keeps referencing a new app related to managing "the old Johnson.”
• Jokes: Tom facetiously predicts “an off-label use in the world of pharmaceuticals.”
• Quote: “There truly is an app for everything at this point.” (141:17)

Listener Letters and Homemade Humor

Funniest Listener Moments

• Peanut butter cup toothpaste/“Threeses joke”
• Kangaroo as Sloppy Joey’s: Eating ground kangaroo in Pita pockets (“Sloppy Joeys”)—“even the pita is for the pouch.”
• Ocean Sticks: A listener’s accidental rebranding of “driftwood.”
• Hourglass of ashes: A creative way to remember dad during board games.

Quick Hits and Notable Bits

• Caesar salad was Mexican in origin, invented by a man named Caesar Cardini in Tijuana—no anchovies originally! (72:55–73:12)
• Reboot ideas: “Heated Rivalry”—a TV show about hockey players who are secretly a couple; possible working title “Butt Puck.”
• Dogs spinning before pooping: “Why do they do that?”—Tom wants the science.
• Dueling pianos and tiki bar acts: Pat Godwin and Bob Cavoyiannis share tales from the stage and tip jar etiquette.
• Trapeze school in the family: Oskay’s sister-in-law runs one!
• Sliced sardines in olive oil: Should you crisp them up to make “healthier” eating less intimidating?
• Rubber snakes and owl decoys in the fight against birds crashing into windows.

Memorable Quotes with Timestamps

• “Never lose sight of the fact that the musicians on Hee Haw were stellar.” — Tom Griswold (08:23)
• “Why does Australia get all the fun toothpaste?” — Tom Griswold (22:06)
• “Well, Mr. Godwin, I was reviewing yesterday’s hours. You spent 27 minutes at the water cooler.” — Tom Griswold (137:53)
• “I'm not sure what just happened. I blame myself.” — Tom Griswold, after an especially wild segment (38:17)
• “If you want to break in shoes, you need a guy. Bono would have a footwear guy.” — Chick McGee (05:18)
• “That does look like a tablecloth.” — Tom Griswold, roasting Pat Godwin’s shirt (09:46)
• “You call me gay, I’ll go for it. 37 million, I don’t care!” — Tom Griswold, on NFL contracts (53:46)
• “Easter bisque is the new code word for failure.” — Tom Griswold (106:06)

Timestamps for Key Segments

| Segment / Topic | Start | End | |-------------------------------------------|---------------|---------------| | Breaking in Cowboy Boots | 04:03 | 06:46 | | Hee Haw Reboot/Country TV Memories | 06:38 | 08:54 | | Mouser Mouse-Based Cat Food | 28:00 | 32:13 | | Listener Letters (Salads, Reese’s) | 17:23 | 25:47 | | Wild Toothpaste Flavors | 20:40 | 22:10 | | Musical Comedy & Easter Bisque Joke Loop |126:01 | 127:47 | | Wiener Dog Race | 81:16 | 83:56 | | Mythbusting Trapeze Story |116:02 |119:48 | | Microchipping Employees |137:00 |139:47 | | New App for Penile Management (teaser) | 66:58 | 67:08 | | Bird Window Solutions |142:01 |143:50 |

Final Thoughts and Tone

This episode delivered in true BOB & TOM fashion: lively, irreverent, nostalgic, and thematic, with plenty of quick-witted one-liners. The panel oscillated effortlessly from slapstick to informed commentary and returned often to running gags. Listener participation through mail was, as ever, a highlight. Notably, the on-air “Easter bisque” code joke snowballed—becoming shorthand for comedic misfires among the cast. Whether discussing country TV, culinary abominations, the perils and politics of boots, or the latest viral hoax, the team’s interplay and improvisational spirit were in strong form.

For those who missed it: This episode is a testament to the show’s zany culture and loyalty to call-in comedy, classic running jokes, and warm camaraderie. You’ll leave with a few trivia nuggets about salads and shoes, a craving for peanut butter toothpaste (or maybe not), and definitely more than one hearty laugh.