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June 28, 2002
For Safe Snax Always Use a Condiment

"The citizens of Idaho should get down on their knees and thank the ketchup people," says Bob & Tom sports reporter Chick McGee, and he couldn't be more right. How many foods would dwindle in popularity if it weren't for nature's miracle condiment? With some meals, ketchup is the final piece of the puzzle, while in others it's the only redeeming quality... (meatloaf anyone?) Ketchup is an example of what is right with America, and no company puts out a better, more patriotic product than the fine folks at Heinz. They are responsible for the leading ketchup product on the market, which now comes in different colors and flavors. But has ketchup reached perfection, or are there more innovations on the horizon? Bob & Tom welcome Heinz representative Deborah Andrews to talk shop and find out the inside scoop on everyone's favorite tomato product.

 

June 28, 2002
Comedy That Rocks
How would Dave Matthews sound if his singing were slowed down on an old turntable? Or what would it be like if Neil Diamond were an elementary school teacher? These are the types of questions comedian, singer/ songwriter Mark Eddie tries to answer every time he takes the stage.

Eddie has become known as the "rock comic" due to his uncanny ability to impersonate numerous musical artists in various situations. His talents range from mocking current chart toppers to impressions of rock n' roll legends. His comedy shows are often compared to rock concerts as he is also the front man for his own rock band Mark Eddie & the Itch. Aside from singing, Eddie is also an accomplished guitarist... a skill he says he was inspired to learn after noticing an old K-Mart broom looked a little like a guitar, and listening to a lot of KISS.

FACTOID – If you ever watch Nickelodeon or Nick at Nite, you may already be familiar with some of Mark Eddie's work. He has become a staple artist for jingles on the children's network, as well as for
Toys "R" Us ads.

FACTOID - Back in 1995, Mark Eddie wrote a stoner parody of Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville entitled Marijuanaville that reached #1 on college stations across the country... go figure.

FACTOID - Mark enjoys playing the "William Tell Overture" by tapping the bottom of his chin. He enjoys this even more if it's done while sitting in a hotel bathroom.

 

June 27, 2002
Oh No Craig…

If you overlook his brief stint as the sidekick to Magic Johnson on the infamously terrible late night show The Magic Hour, comedian Craig Shoemaker’s career has been nothing but success.You'd think it would be difficult to improve upon being named the American Comedy Awards "Standup Comic of the Year," but somehow Craig continues to headline packed clubs across the country, as well as releasing a pair of successful comedy albums. Not satisfied as a one-job wonder, Craig has become a comedic multitasker venturing into a variety of fields. As an actor he’s made guest appearances on over 100 TV shows, landed roles in the movies Scream 2, and Safe House, and even wrote, produced and starred in his very own award winning film about his alter ego, The Lovemaster. However, no matter what Craig achieves in his career, Tommy G. will always love him most for his impression of Aunt Bee Taylor from Mayberry smoking weed and getting high with the rest of the cast of The Andy Griffith Show.


FACTOID – Craig Shoemaker is also a talented writer, having worked on multiple sitcoms for ABC, and believe it or not, is a best selling author of children’s books.

 

June 27, 2002
We Love This Game

With six of the top sixteen lottery picks in the 2002 NBA draft being players from foreign countries, analysts are beginning to notice that basketball is becoming a world wide game. But this is nothing new to sports writer Alexander Wolff

"This game is a big city game," says Wolff. "It always has been. That's why you are seeing kids from around the world getting better at basketball, because in every large city, they are playing this game."

Alexander Wolff knows his sports having been a part of sports journalism for over 20 years with the majority of that time spent with the most recognizable force in sports writing, Sports Illustrated. Wolff now works as a senior writer for SI, covering dozens of different sports all over the world, but deep down his favorite beat has always been basketball. It's his fandom of the sport that helped him become the man behind “The Hoop Life" on CNNSI.com, as well as author five books on the subject. Most recently he penned the new novel Big Game, Small World which takes a long look at how basketball has taken the planet by storm since its creation, here in the US, by James Naismith. For the novel, Wolff went globetrotting through sixteen countries and ten different states to see how basketball affects the lives of those who play it, live it, and love it.

"I think you are going to see other teams from around the world start to challenge the US in international competitions because many of them have players from the NBA on their teams," says Wolff. "Basketball will soon challenge soccer as the worlds favorite game because it doesn't take much space to play, and it's easy to organize. Except for maybe in Brazil... those people love their soccer."

All of Wolff’s previous basketball books, including the highly acclaimed Raw Recruits, are currently out of print, so if you want to read this one, you’d better grab one while they're still on the shelves.

 

June 26, 2002
It's a Sick World and Larry Reeb is a Happy Guy!

Larry Reeb is the guy you try your hardest to keep the kids from during the family reunions. You know the one... wondering around the party, dispensing unsolicited, yet thought provoking advice to anyone and everyone that will listen. It doesn't matter the topic. You could be discussing the joys of raising children, nipple piercings, your last adulterous affair or even football... Uncle Lar's got tips on everything. "It's a sick world, and I'm a happy guy," says Reeb. "If this were a perfect world, I'd be unemployed."
 



June 26, 2002
We Hurt Because We Love
It's time again for that fabulous feature, The Zany Report, as brought to you each week by Bob Zany. For two weeks in a row, Bob has been able to put together award-winning caliber reports, but with the pressure mounting, will he be able to do it again? If not, Zany will be facing another week of fans from across the country ringing his hotel room phone off the hook asking him why Bob & Tom treat him the way that they do.

Along with Zany, America's Favorite game show "Fix the Joke Baby (Live)" returns... some lucky fan will win a couple of T-shirts and Zany's chart topping CD
I Just Can't Win Baby. You don't have play on the show to be a winner, you can play Fix the Joke Baby, read past Zany Reports and buy all of that wonderful "zany" merchandise right from your home at BobZany.com! Go there or be square!

 




June 25, 2002

Offbeat, Outspoken, Outback Humor

If the Outback of Australia is considered the absolute last frontier, then Kevin Bloody Wilson could well be considered the last pioneer from that last frontier.

He has been described as one of the funniest and most original singer/songwriters of our generation -- and yet there's a real good chance you've never even heard of him... for good reason.

His songs are as unique as the man himself, with an insight and singalong quality that appeals to all ages and races. In every one of his raunchy melodies, you're bound to recognize either yourself or someone you know. For example, who doesn't have fond memories spring to mind when you hear the song title
Do you f**k on first dates? Wilson's songs are not written with the politically correct listener in mind, and each tune sounds as it is meant to sound. His humor is as hard and dry as his Outback heritage and his songs typify the irreverent Aussie "couldn't give a (add expletive here)" attitude.
Kev is loved by fans all over because with him, nothing is sacred! How can you argue that point with a man that sings a song called
Hey, Santa Claus you c**t, where's me f**kin' bike?

It's safe to say you probably haven't heard any of Kevin Bloody Wilson's songs on the radio and you aren't likely to see him perform on television either. Bob & Tom risked their jobs just by having him on the air.

"I don't have many songs that are airable," said Kev about his playlist. "I can play a couple of songs for you, but they may just have to be instrumentals."

Yet in spite of this (or maybe because of it), Kevin Bloody Wilson has built up an enormous cult following simply by word of mouth. It's almost an odds-on bet that when you first hear Kev for yourself, you'll become an instant fan. How can you not when he starts singing about farting, or "wanking," or a Mexican guy that makes people kiss a donkey's backside?

Kev came to the States, though not for the first time, on a world wide tour. He's only making two stops in America, so if you want to hear more of this outspoken Aussie, you're going to have to become a KevNetter and buy his albums online because even Bob & Tom may have problems trying to play his tunes again.


FACTOID - Kevin Bloody WIlson's Albums are not available in most markets in the United States, Canada or mainland Europe and he likes it that way. When dealing with record labels wanting to distribute his work, Kev says "f**k 'em." He'd rather deal directly with his fans... AKA KevNetters.

 


June 24, 2002
Ralph Harris & His Uncle Mosely are in the House!

Comedian/actor Ralph Harris is a favorite in-studio guest on the Bob & Tom Show. His golf game is reportedly suspect, but his comedy work is always rock solid. His Uncle Mosely tags along everywhere Harris travels and he often upstages his mild mannered nephew.

Harris, and Mosely joined Bob & Tom on their last trip to Michigan and it's here that Ralph revealed that he had recently become engaged to his now fiancé, Denise. Though they gave up on abstaining from copulating until the big day, the question of when the wedding will be still remains. The cast handed out plenty of advice for Harris such as don't let the date fall on his birthday, and try to avoid anything that might conflict with the NFL season.

FACTOID - It was here on the Bob & Tom Show that Ralph Harris' glazed doughnut loving Uncle Mosely made his first national appearance.

 

 

"Something has to die for there to be a Barbecue."
- Ted Nugent

"I went to Miami the other day... ever been to that country? They have two phone books there, one from A-Z, the other just for Perez."
- Craig Shoemaker

"If I am paying $10 for eggs, I want them in a woman."
- Larry Reeb

In America, everything is green and you guys got water everywhere. Where I am from we have 12 year old frogs who haven't learned to swim yet."
- Kevin Bloody Wilson

"Today's show is like the Niagara Falls of comedy, it just doesn't stop."
- Bob Kevoian

"You guys introduced me to brats, and that made me realize, white people have been hiding all the good hot dogs."
- Ralph Harris

"You should not be able to get married until your breasts are bigger than your zits."
- Tom Griswold

"It's no fun in fatville."
- Chick McGee

"I never understood the term 'legally drunk.' If you're legally drunk, what's the problem."
- Ben Creed

"I don't have a dog voice yet but I think I am going to start developing one right now."
- Jodie Foster

"Chick, they found that website with the men with no testicles... the address is WashingtonRedskins.com"
- Kristi Lee

"If Kristi's Dad likes porn, he can just rent some videos from my house."
- Bob Kevoian

"My dad told me I had a curfew of midnight. He said if I couldn't score by then I should just come home. I was normally home by nine."
- Chick McGee

"Most people who are victims of hate crimes wear ecru. It goes well with blood."
- Drew Hastings

"Shaquile O'Neal says his game is like the song 'Back That Ass Up?" Shouldn't it be 'Throw That Elbow'?"
- Bob Kevoian

"If you don't swear or gamble, you shouldn't play golf. And if you don't have a caddy, you should take out frustration on your cart."
- David Feherty

"I am tired of doing for you people. If you want news on your favorite team, read the paper."
- Chick McGee

"After last nights fight, Mike Tyson's action figures aren't selling as well. The only thing it hits now, is the canvas."
- "Larry King"

"I always wear a suit on stage. Every night is like a date with the audience."
- Jimmy Pardo

"I was telling my dog this morning, 'You can come to work with me as soon as Bob dies'."
- Chick McGee

"If You pull into my driveway to pick up my daughter and you honk your horn, you'd better be delivering a package"
- W. Bruce Cameron

"Question of the Week... if they can send one member of NSync into space, why can't they send them all."
- Bob Zany