Senator Barack Obama
If you’ve turned on a TV, picked up a paper, or listened to the radio in the past few months, you may have heard that the race is still on to become the DNC Presidential nominee.  With that in mind, and with important primaries in Indiana and North Carolina coming up, Senator Barack Obama will be calling into the BOB&TOM Show to talk a little politics, and hopefully have a little fun while on the campaign trail.

BOB&TOM Interview Sen. Barack Obama

Not So Soft Spoken
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."

It's a Dog's Life...
Have you ever been having a casual conversation with a good friend when all of a sudden you’re asked if a “Dog Year” is really equivalent to seven human years, or if  dogs dream or why do dogs shake their back leg when getting a belly rub?  Chances are you had no idea how to answer these questions, which is why dog expert, Dr. Justine A. Lee has written the entertaining and informative new book, It’s a Dog’s Life… But It’s Your Carpet.  Perfect for dog lovers or those looking to purchase a pooch, this book sets the record straight on the most popular myths and intriguing questions surrounding man’s best friend.  When not writing books, Dr. Lee is an emergency care veterinarian on faculty at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. 

Only Happy
on Pretzel Day
When news first broke that the hit British comedy series, The Office, would be recreated for an American audience, many felt there was no way it could live up to the greatness of the original. Four successful and award winning seasons later, the U.S. version of The Office is proving them all wrong. On the show, Leslie David Baker portrays the grumpy, disgruntled, and always serious sales representative Stanley Hudson. Stanley is known for his love of Pretzel Day and crossword puzzles (which he can be seen working on in almost every episode) and for being on the receiving end of many of his boss Michael Scott's (Steve Carrell) inappropriate racial remarks. Aside from The Office, Baker has also appeared in other hit sitcoms including Scrubs, That 70's Show and Malcolm in the Middle.

Senator Hillary Clinton
The Democratic Presidential primary is heating up and former First Lady, N.Y. Senator Hillary Clinton, will be attending rallies in Indiana and North Carolina this week so it should be no surprise that a call-in to BOB&TOM was also on her agenda. Hopefully you didn't miss this interview, but even if you did, don't worry, we've got it posted for your listening pleasure.

Russian Roulette Anyone?
Most comedians claim to have come from bizarre backgrounds, but Wild Bill Bauer is proof positive of what can happen when you grow up around unstable relatives. A brilliant writer with a unique and manic delivery, Bauer combines his outlandish observations and peculiar personal tales into a comedy act that is hilariously shocking and a lot like an episode of Jerry Springer. Known to the BOB&TOM community as the guy with the uncle who plays Russian Roulette, Wild Bill Bauer is one of the few guest comedians that made an appearance on BOB&TOM's Greatest Hits Vol. 1 album. In other news, that famous piece is being made into an animated short.

Easy For You to Say
Comedian Costaki Economopoulos' humor has been described as smart, pointed, hip, sharp, insightful, socially relevant, and gut-laugh funny and he’s been described as a “casually brilliant joke philosopher.” Just look at his business card, it's all right there. Aside from standup comedy, Costaki is still looking for a full time staff writing position on a sitcom, so if anybody “knows a guy,” make sure to give him a call (he's in the book). But until that day comes, the biggest name in comedy is keeping busy with other projects, including hosting one of our favorite weekly segments, The Economonologue.

Man vs. Wild
Since Tim Bedore's popular segment, Vague But True, has become a regular feature on the BOB&TOM show, certain topics seem to pop up on a regular basis. One of the most popular subject matters has been the secret war raging between man and beast which Tim has dubbed the "Animal Conspiracy." The first installment of this larger work appeared on the album B&T Camel Toe almost five years ago, but as the news stories keep adding up and listener e-mails keep rolling in, Tim has had no choice but to continue informing the masses about this ongoing battle. Will the battle continue in this week's report? You'll just have to tune in to find out.

A Great Time To Be a Boston Sports Fan
While we may not be going out on a limb in saying this, Bill Scheft is clearly our favorite guest that writes monologues for The Late Show with David Letterman, wrote "The Show" for Sports Illustrated, and is the author of the highly acclaimed novel, The Ringer. And though these are all great accomplishments, the thing Bill is most excited about at the moment is being a fan of Boston sports teams. His Celtics are looking like the favorites to take home the NBA Championship, his Red Sox are the defending MLB champs and the Patriots just went to the Super Bowl for the fourth time this decade. If only everyone's home teams could be so lucky.

FACTOID - If you enjoyed The Ringer, why not check out Bill's Thurber Prize nominated novel, Time Won't Let Me.

The Lighter Side of 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.