Sharp Dressed Man
Longtime friend of the show (and probably our best dressed guest) Ralph Harris had quite a year last year. Not only did he finish in the top five on the NBC reality TV comedy competition Last Comic Standing, he was also one of the featured performers in the BOB&TOM Comedy Central special that aired in September. But Ralph is no stranger to television, he's A Tonight Show veteran and has also been seen on HBO specials and on the sitcom Seinfeld where he played a delivery guy named, uh, Ralph. Now he's just hopping he can continue this streak of success into 2008.

The Civil Engineer
Former civil engineer Jeff Caldwell is known to people far and wide as a clean, clever comedian with one of the brightest standup acts around. From the daily news to the daily grind, Caldwell covers a variety of subjects with a dry delivery and sharp wit. It doesn’t matter whether he’s on stage, at a corporate gig or on television, Caldwell has the ability to bring audiences to tears, and we mean that in the good way. Recently Jeff was featured on The Late Show with David Letterman and did so well they're already talkinb about having him back. He also released a brand new CD, I'm No Epidemiologist, which is available now at The BOB&TOM online store!

Hey Tommy!
Tommy Savitt is a professional actor/writer/comedian, and according to our sources, he’s excelling at all three. Having headlined clubs all over the country, he’s proven he can charm and entertain an audience with his comedy. And his dozen or more commercial roles show that his acting is good enough to be put on display in front of a national television audience. We don’t know much about his writings, but if he wrote the bio on his website, it looked just fine, even if wasn’t much on the revealing side. That just means you'll have to listen to him on the show if you want to find out more

We Want Morrissey
After playing college basketball for four years, there were only two things that Paul Morrissey wanted to do for a living, play in the NBA or be a TV sports analyst.  It turns out, he wasn’t a good fit for either of those two professions.  And though he never even got a shot at the pros, he was hired for a short time as a local sports guy, but soon found out he was too much of a smart-ass for TV.  It was this sharp wit that eventually lead him down the path of stand-up comedy where he soon found himself headlining clubs all across the country and making appearances on The Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson.  In other news, Paul recently released his first comedy CD, Good Seats Still Available. 

Another Heywood Surprise Visit
It's been 20 years since Heywood Banks made his first appearance on the show, and he's been a fixture ever since., From his first hits like Toast and Flies Eyes to his more recent classics like Trauma to the Groin and Big Butter Jesus, Heywood has appeared on almost every B&T album and is one of our most frequent guests. Armed with his ever-tuned guitar, and an adequate grasp of his hysterical lyrics, Heywood will be joining us in the studio to sing a few of these classic songs, and who knows, he might even have a new one. Heywood also just released the brand new album, Big Butter, which is available with all his other CDs at comedyhome.com

Alabama Man
Roy Wood, Jr. knew he was dedicated to stand-up comedy when he basically flunked out of a semester of college in order to emcee at a comedy club the week of his final exams. Though it may not have sounded like a bright idea at the time, his calculated risk has paid off. Wood has since become a regular writer for a number of radio stations in the Birmingham, AL area, was a semi-finalist on Star Search and has become known for his mastery of the art of prank calls. In fact, Roy has released two prank call CD's over the years, My Momma Made Me Wear This and Confessions of a High School Bench Warmer. Roy was featured as part of the first BOB&TOM Comedy Central special, and often takes part on the Friends of the BOB&TOM Show Comedy Tour.

The Wrath of Aug
The ranting, raving comedian from Montana, Auggie Smith is heading back to the studio and you'd better believe he's coming in with his comedy guns blazing. Because Aug finds his material in the absurdities of everyday life, he's never had a problem finding new targets on which to take aim. And though his rants often focus on broad topics like politics, relationships and society, that doesn't mean he can't narrow the scope of his joke canon and go off on the guy driving in front of him with a bumper sticker he doesn't like. Be warned, if you listen to Smith's ranting long enough, you too will find yourself following "The Word of Aug."

Barnhart to Heart
Standup comedian Don Barnhart was one of the first ever graduates of the Second City Conservatory in Los Angeles. Since earning his diploma (we're assuming you you do in fact get a diploma), he’s built a career touring the world, headlining comedy clubs over 200 nights a year and dispensing his brand of physical facial expressions, witty, off-the-wall observations and upbeat, fast paced, improvisational comedy. In addition to his work on stage, Barnhart is also an accomplished actor and director. Along with a couple of national commercial spots, Barnhart also recently wrote, starred and directed the movie China Dolls. He's also been seen in the films Species, In the Army Now and Apollo 13.

John "Bang !Bang! Bang! Bang!" Witherspoon
Though many actors in Hollywood do their best to avoid being typecast, comedian John Witherspoon has made a living doing just the opposite.  Known as one of the funniest dads in movies, Witherspoon has forged a career playing the wacky and scene-stealing father in a number of hit films including the Friday trilogy, House Party, Boomerang, Little Nicky and I’m Gonna Git You Sucka.   Witherspoon’s acting work can be traced back to such TV classics as WKRP in Cincinnati and Barnaby Jones, but somehow he’s been able to remain relevant in a town that’s always focused on finding the next best thing.  Not just an actor, John Witherspoon is an accomplished standup comic who can make you laugh with nothing more than a look, or his catchphrase “Bang!Bang!Bang!Bang!”

Pursuing Happiness
The old adage in comedy has always been ‘write what you know.’  For comedian Michael Palascak, early in his career those topics include living at home, dorm life, donuts and intramural flag football.  Fortunately for audiences everywhere, he’s matured (a little) and has since broadened his experiences to include a lot of the little things that we can all laugh at.  And if that still doesn’t work, he’s always got his likeability and innocent persona to fall back on.  Michael has won a number of comedy competitions including the HBO Lucky 21 Festival, the Comedy Central Open Mic Fight and the 2007 Sierra Mist Zanies Taste of Chicago Comedy Search. 

The Biggest Name in Comedy
If the name didn't tip you off, comedian Costaki Economopoulos comes from a Greek background, which is why it's not surprising he's been described as a “joke philosopher.” And we're positive he's not the only one saying that. Known for his clever writing, Costaki's punch lines have been heard on The Tonight Show, BET, and MTV. In other news, Costaki is featured twice on the new BOB&TOM album We Just Landed with his Economonologue and is dating the beautiful and funny comedienne, Caroline Rhea.

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The NFL Song
Super Bowl Edition
After three crazy weeks and a number of high-profile upsets, we're down to just two teams in the NFL Playoffs, which means it's Super Bowl time. XLII is set and this year the big game with feature the perfection seeking Patriots and the suddenly red-hot Giants. This is the fourth Super Bowl for Tom Brady, and the second in a row to feature a Manning (only this time its Eli, not Peyton.) There are a lot of other storylines going into the game, but we'll let Duke Tumatoe fill you in on the rest with The NFL Song.

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Brian Regan
Standing Up
When Brian Regan got his first comedy club gig, he was much more than a comedian, he was also a busboy, dishwasher, and cook. On more than one occasion, he would have to wrap up a set in order to head back to the kitchen to flip burgers for the crowd he’d just been cracking up. Eventually he became a better comic than a cook, and was able to take his act on the road, minus the apron. Since then, Brian has become one of the premier standup acts around, and continuously pops up all over television with appearances on Conan, Letterman, MTV's Comedy Half-Hour and specials on both Comedy Central and Showtime.

You've Heard Words to Remember...
Tim Bedore has been a weekly Wednesday fixture on the show with his Vague But True editorials, which is why we're so eager to find out what his first installment of 2008 will be about. Over the past few years, these musings have helped us learn a lot about Tim, including his daughter's relationship with their dog Lexie and the speech he would have given if universities had asked him to talk to their graduates. But no matter the topic, we're happy he'll be reporting on it from his new home up north, where the introverts stare at their shoes and the extroverts stare at your shoes.

And Now Bob Zany
It's time again for that fabulous feature, The Zany Report, as brought to you each week by Bob Zany. This man of comedic courage runs the comedy gauntlet every Tuesday, hoping that his report will lead to roaring laughter throughout the studio. And though he normally falls just a bit short, this legendary talent refuses to give up or give in. Also, one lucky fan will attempt to improve a Zany punchline by playing Fix The Joke, Baby (live) where they can win a boatload of prizes including a one-year BOB&TOM VIP membership, a couple of ultra cool T-shirts and a whole lot more!

Roasting History
If an event of any importance has happened in the past, chances are comedian Scott Dunn can write a joke about it.  Well, not just a joke, an entire routine to be exact.  How can we make such a bold statement?  We have the proof.  Scott has spent the past year calling in to the show every Monday to give us a little history lesson, with a twist. These lessons aren’t boring and stuffy like when your grandpa rambles on about his youth.  No, these tales from times past are chock-full of jokes, laughs and even a few actual historical tidbits you might be able to use in a trivia game down the road.