w w w . b o b a n d t o m . c o m
June 11 - 15, 2007
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 The Great
American Storyteller
Known as one of the great story tellers in comedy, Tonight Show veteran Ron Shock doesn’t have to write a lot of material, because almost all of his stories are true. When you’ve lived a life as adventurous as his, it’s almost impossible to make anything up. Before becoming a comedian, Ron studied to be a priest, was on a chain gang in Louisiana, was arrested for being a jewel thief, then spent time in prison. But that’s not all, when he got out of prison he became the VP of a Fortune 500 Company and an inventor who holds three patents in electronics. Now, with all that excitement behind him, Shock has turned to stand-up comedy and taken his tales on the road to clubs across the country. |
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 Fresh Fisch
Jon Fisch focuses on the idiosyncrasies of city living. After moving to NYC from his native Boston, he was chosen as one of Comedy Central's Fresh Faces of Comedy and named one of Back Stage Magazine's 10 Standout Stand-ups. Jon was a critical favorite at the prestigious Montreal "Just for Laughs" comedy festival as part of the "New Faces" showcase and the Club Series show "Dating It". Following his impressive appearances, Jon was singled out by both the Hollywood Reporter and the Montreal Gazette as a "standout performer". |
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 The Bright Side of ADHD
It’s a good thing sitting still, paying attention and making sure you’re prepared for class aren’t the skills you need to become a standup comedian, because Rich Ragains possesses none of them. And while his ADHD kept him from being a teachers pet or even a good student, it has helped Ragains develop and act that covers just about everything he can think of. In an odd sort of way, his quick thinking and improv skills also helped him become a high school wrestling champion, but that fact really has nothing to do with his current career. Rich’s career began on a dare when he was talked into taking the stage at an open mic night after the guy that was scheduled to perform backed out. And because that one guy had no courage, Rich now enjoys a career in standup comedy that has taken him from Northern Canada, all the way to the sunny Bahamas.
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 Fresh Out of the Oven
Growing up, Marques Bunn never considered himself the class clown, but he did write for him. What followed was inevitable. On a dare to enter an open mic contest, Marques first stepped foot on stage, and the dare paid off. He won the contest and has been a professional comic working ever since.
Raised in the heartland of middle-class America has lent Marques an abundance of material everyone can relate to. With his dead on impressions, unique perspectives and sharp delivery he " WOWS" audiences all across the country leaving them wondering " How does he do that?" |
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 All Grown Up
Sure he may look a little like an elf in this photo, but not long after it was taken, Greg Warren grew into a lean, mean, ass-kicking machine. At least, that's what he tells us. Better known to our audience as "Flute-Man Greg," Mr. Warren first charmed us with stories about kids who have dads that hunt for bigfoot and the odd behaviors of his three or forty uncles. But he really cemented his place in BOB&TOM history when he broke out his bit on playing the clarinet, or as his buddy called it, a flute. Not only did this piece add the phrase "hit 'em with your flute" to our vocabulary, it has also caused anyone with the name Nick to be forever referred to as "No Neck Nick." Greg is also a former state champion in wrestling, has a cauliflower ear, and will be featured on the next edition of the BOB&TOM Comedy Tour on Comedy Central.
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 Tales From Q School
John Feinstein is one of the most celebrated and enjoyed sports writers of all time. From the hardwood of Basketball with books like A Season on the Brink and Last Dance, to the football gridiron with classics such as Next Man Up and A Civil War, Feinstein covers the world of athletics like none other. And though he's tackled most every sporting event known to man, some of Feinstein's most popular books cover the game of golf, including A Good Walk Spoiled. Open, and A Caddy For Life, But don't think for a minute that these are all just the same story repackaged with new covers. Feinstein continues to find interesting tales to share as only he can. In his most recent work, Tales from Q School, John looks into one of the most grueling events in all of golf, the annual PGA Tour Qualifying Tournament. Aged veterans and young armatures from all over the world come together to contend for the 30 openings on the PGA tour.
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A Long Way From Hawaii
When most people travel, they do so to visit tropical locations like Hawaii, Kermet Apio, however, did things a little differently. Though he grew up in Hawaii, he decided that living in a paradise wasn't enough, so he became a traveling comedian. Not to say this hasn't worked out for him, he's worked on cruises ships, all over Canada and 47 different states. He's also appeared on Star Search, NBC, A&E and NPR. |
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 Greek Style Comedy
Back in 1993, Costaki Economopoulos was a man divided. Part of him wanted spend more time honing his skills as a standup comedian but his more practical side kept him focused on finishing his work as a graduate student at the University of Georgia. And though his practical side did win out, and he did eventually graduate, his darker side convinced him to put that master's degree to good use by becoming a full-time comic. If the name didn't tip you off, Costaki 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 punchlines have been heard on The Tonight Show, BET, and MTV. In other news, he's released his first comedy CD, C'mon It's Jokes, and is dating the beautiful and funny comedienne, Caroline Rhea.
FACTOID - Costaki will be making his network television debut on Last Comic Standing, this Wednesday night on NBC. |
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 Live From His Home, It's Tim Bedore
It's been a long seve days since we last visited with comedian Tim Bedore, which is why we're so eager to have him back on his special line ready to deliver another exciting edition of Vague But True. Live from his home in Minnesota where he's seated comfortably at mission control, Tim shares his thoughts on life, society, politics and his day to day activities, presented in the form of in-depth, entertaining editorials. Over the past year, these musings have helped us learn a lot about Bedore, including his thoughts on downloading movies, the joy one can find in a SkyMall magazine, his time spent at summer camp and his theory on how animals are trying to wipe out our species.
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Keeping Secrets
We love comedian Mike Birbiglia so much, that it has been almost unbearable to go as long as we have without hearing from him. Fortunately, that's about to end because he's going to take the time to call us from his hotel room in St. Louis, MO. For those of you who don't know Mike, he is man of deep thoughts, a man who sleepwalks, and he's also a traveling comedian which means he's not only on the road a lot, he's also got plenty of free time. Mix those three factors together and you end up with a little something he likes to call his Secret Public Journal.
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Completely Serious
We're always excited to hear that the unpredictable Daniel Tosh will be joining us on the air, but we're even happier to know that in addition he'll also be starring in his very own Comedy Central special, Completely Serious, which will debut June 17th. Now if he strips off his clothing, we won't be the only ones who have to watch. Along with being one of our favorite guests, Tosh is also one of the most outrageous young comedians working today. When he's on stage, the man has no fear, and nothing is out of bounds. Tosh is a Tonight Show Veteran, has made multiple appearances on The Late Show, and has released a hilarious CD, True Stores I Made Up.
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Fix-the-Joke, Zany
The Zany Report is back and only the ending from The Sopranos series finale could possibly compare with the excitement it brings. Bob Zany, legendary comic and all around great guy, has confirmed that there's a chance this could be his greatest edition of the Zany Report ever! If it's anything like past reports, prepare to laugh, at least once. Plus, get ready for another exciting edition of "Fix-the-Joke Baby" which will most likely feature a joke from last week's Report. |
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Quiz Master
Though known primarily as a huge sports fan, Dan St. Paul is 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. He also appears in a weekly segment called The News and Sports Quiz, in which he tests our knowledge of current events. Take the Quiz! |
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Mabe in America
