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May 30 - June 3 2005

 

He's Somewhat Opinionated
No comedian causes more of a stir when they appear on the air than the southern singer/songwriter, Tim Wilson. Not to say we don’t find him hysterically funny, we just do everything in our power to disassociate with him and his absurd philosophies on society, politics and life in general (many of which can be found in the new piece,
The Aggravator). Along with his music, Wilson is recognized for his love of NASCAR and the state of Georgia and his distrust of almost everything else. Tim is one of the great comedic performers touring today, and it's a rarity when you go more than a week without hearing one of his tunes played on the BOB&TOM Show. Tim recently released a brand new album, The Real Twang Thang, which contains the popular songs Church League Softball, Dick Weasel Attorney at Law and My Wife's Running Around.

 

Hickey Head
One thing you can count on whenever Ralph Harris stops by the studio is that it's going to be a good time. Whether he's performing as his glazed donut loving Uncle Mosley or being offered a career opportunity as Tom's personal assistant, Harris never fails to make the most out of each visit. A Tonight Show veteran, Harris does much more than just tell jokes on stage, he acts them out. During a performance he's constantly developing and transforming himself into new and interesting characters which means when he starts reliving his childhood memories he doesn't just talk about his relatives, he becomes them. Ralph's natural chameleon-like ability has helped him land a few high profile appearances on television including specials on HBO and Comedy Central and a role on the legendary sitcom, Seinfeld.

Side Note - Ralph's new CD, "Hickey Head," is available now from the BOB&TOM Store!

 

Comedy of Biblical Proportions
Dan St. Paul isn’t just a huge baseball fan, he’s also a suburban husband and father who has to deal with the same daily frustrations as everyone else. The only difference is, while others just complain about their problems, Dan’s been using his as fodder for standup comedy material for years. Whether he’s talking about the pitfalls of living in San Francisco or how his son Roy is a bit of a nerd, St. Paul doesn’t just tell jokes, he creates stories filled with comedic characters and events. His storytelling techniques are showcased perfectly in is his bit, The First Baseball Game, which has spawned a number of sequels. These pieces rank among the most popular bits in BOB&TOM Show history, and have been featured on six of their albums. Dan is currently performing his standup as part of the Friends of the BOB&TOM Show with Tim Bedore, Pat Godwin and Kristi Lee.

 

The Summer
of George

Our good pal George Lopez has had a busy couple of months. He found out his hit sitcom, George Lopez will be returning for another season to ABC, he's starring in a new movie that's about ready to hit theaters (The Adventures of Shark Boy & Lava Girl in 3D), he was summoned to testify at the Michael Jackson trial and to top it all off, he's still recovering from a kidney transplant surgery. It makes you wonder how even with this taking up most of his time, George is still determined to hit the road and put on one hell of a comedy tour this summer.

 

He Will Not Be Mocked
There are only a handful of comedians that we refer to as ‘good friends of the show,’ but it’s hard to find a guy more deserving of this title than Drew Hastings. One of our favorite and most frequent visitors, it’s never a boring morning when Drew stops by. Whether he’s telling us about his life on the farm or arriving dressed in the latest in metrosexual fashion he never fails to give us more material to hold against him. Currently Drew is working on expanding his one-man show “Life & Other Short Stories,” and creating a mockumentary based on his alter ego, Jack Freeman. Drew is stopping by on his way to Cincinnati, OH where he will be performing at the legendary Go Bananas comedy club.

 

Vintage Comedy
Ask any artist (yes, that includes standups) where they find their inspiration, and they'll tell you that it can come from almost anywhere. Comedian John Evans found out his muse lives in various thrift stores scattered across the country. Evans often spends an excessive amount of time wandering down aisles of discarded vintage apparel looking for more than just items to add to his snazzy wardrobe, these shopping sprees are actually a metaphor for how he develops his comedy act. Evans comes up with his material in the same way he walks through a thrift store, taking old, beaten down, uninspired topics and turning them into his own premium punchlines.

FACTOID: Tom thinks John Evans looks exactly like Count Chocula. Yikes!

 

And Now Another Vague But True Tale
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 nature which Tim has dubbed the "Animal Conspiracy." The first installment of this larger piece appeared on the album Camel Toe over a year 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 this week's VBT contain more info on the Animal Conspiracy, or will Tim turn back to his more frivolous stories like getting into an argument with a door to door bible thumper. Tim is currently performing his standup as part of the Four Stand-up Dads comedy tour.

 

Old Man on Campus
Johnny Lechner was in his senior year of college trying to decide where to go to graduate school when he came to the realization that he’d be better off just extended his undergraduate career by one more year. That one year ended up turning into eight. Now in his 11th year as an undergrad, Johnny’s been bombarded with all kinds of offers to document his final year of college including movies, reality TV, and documentaries. It’s not that he’s a poor student, he’s made the Dean’s list, had 4.0 semesters, does charity work and is a part of many school clubs, he just enjoys living the college life and being a musician. When he does finally graduate, Johnny plans on writing a book, touring Europe and using his many degrees to help teach or work with “at risk” teenagers. Johnny has been featured on Good Morning America, Late Night With David Letterman, Inside Edition and is being courted by National Lampoon.

 

Whatever Happened to the 'Do Not Call' List
Comedian Bob Zany may not realize it by the way we treat him when he calls in, but he's our most eagerly anticipated guest each week. There are few comedians working today that have the guts it takes to come on a nationally syndicated radio show every week and perform all new material. Then to top it all off, he invites listeners to call in and fix the jokes that some (meaning Tom) have deemed 'virtually laugh free.' Sounds fun doesn't it? Catch The Zany Report every Tuesday so you too can play "Fix the Joke Baby" where the prize package includes CDs, t-shirts, and a BOB&TOM VIP membership.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


"Squirrels are evil because they have thumbs."
- Chick McGee

"If you're in a coma do you where shoes?"
- Tom Griswold on coma fashion

"You show me a group of white people I can't laugh, and I'll show you Canadians."
- Tim Wilson

"What's the difference between a Kayak and a Canadian. A Kayak will tip."
- Chick McGee

"How come chicken tastes better when it's got a toothpick in it? I swear to god it does."
- "Donny Baker" on samples at the Food Court

"If OJ committed that murder, it must have been his first."
- Tim Wilson

"If NIKE came out with a shoe for chick, would it be the Air Potato."
- Bob Kevoian

"You cannot catch mad cow from a donut."
- Greg Hahn

"It doesn't matter what I'm talking to Tom about, I always end up feeling like dirt."
- Chick McGee

"Ladies, we love you and want to care about things like eyelash curlers., but we don't."
- Mike Green

"I was afraid to tell another joke because I thought it might lead into another one of Tom's stories."
- Bob Zany

"I think I should move seats before the lord tries to strike Chick down."
- Rodney Johnson after Chick make a blasphemous comment

"Why do every one one of my jokes end with me running away?"
- Dan Kaufman

"I'm the dustbuster of comedy. I can suck the laughs out of any joke."
- Jimmy Pardo

"I wanna label everyone."
- Chick McGee on acceptance of everyone and everything.

"Thank god for you Kristi, actually believing that theater of the mind."
- Jimmy Pardo on people actually wanting to buy his ill-fated show Funny Money on DVD

"I think tuxedos have been tainted by ushers at movie theaters."
- Tom Griswold

"The only thing keeping me alive is knowing that I wasn't breast fed."
- Chick McGee

"Pizza is way more popular than I will ever be."
- Mike Birbiglia

"The glory days of carrying a sword have passed."
- Kristi Lee on thee replacement of the sword as a primary weapon