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August 23 - 27 2004

Because He's Fast...
Most people know Kevin Pollak as a Hollywood actor, and for good reason. Over the years he's starred in a number of hit films including The Usual Suspects, Grumpy Old Men, A Few Good Men and The Whole Nine Yards, but because Pollak is such a fine actor, many fans forget that he actually began his career as a standup comedian. At the age of 20, Kevin began performing on stage and made a name for himself with his dead-on impressions of William Shatner and Peter Faulk. Though he's currently being kept busy on movie sets in Hollywood, Kevin hasn't forgotten his standup roots, and is now in the middle of a cross-country comedy tour. He also has a new live CD on the way.

FACTOID - Kevin Pollak used to test out his new impressions by using them as the greeting on his answering machine.

 

Is Mr. Girbigabo There?
Mike Birbiglia is one of the funniest, and most talented young comedians performing today. We predict that before long, everyone is going to know this guys name, though people still may not be able to pronounce it. Mike has become a very successful headline comedian, but Birbiglia still isn't satisfied. He's currently working on becoming an author, a filmmaker and fulfilling his life-long dream of opening his very own pizza place. Mike's been featured on The Late Show with David Letterman, Comedy Central's Premium Blend and the USO Comedy Tour.

 

Joe Morrison
With a knack for performing character impressions and a sense of humor that’s intellectually challenging and dimwitted at the same time, it’s no wonder comedian Joe Morrison was voted “Funniest College Student in America.” He’s not sure who named him that, but when you receive such a compliment it’s always best not to ask questions. Morrison’s been in the comedy business for close to 15 years, but this native Texan actually began his adulthood studying marketing. When he discovered that making people laugh was a lot easier and more fun than making a sale, he made the wise career move. Since that time, Morrison has been featured performing his standup on Comedy Central and in comedy clubs nation wide.

FACTOID – Joe Morrison is the father of twins

 

Todd Yohn, Todd Yohn
Standing 6’4”, with light blue eyes and bright red hair (well, he used to have red hair), comedian Todd Yohn is a living cartoon character. While this look allows him the luxury of being able to crack up any audience with just a look, it's his off-the-wall antics as a comedian/singer/songwriter that's been leaving people in stitches for years. Yohn is a long time friend of the show and ranks among BOB&TOM's all-time favorite guests. During his many stops by the studio, Todd's provided us with some of the catchiest and most memorable songs in our audio archives including Red on the Head, Feminine Hygiene, Orange Barrels and Daddy, Please Don’t Go. And we're not kidding when we say memorable, just try getting Orange Barrels out of your head. Need proof? Just click below, or check out more of his tunes on the Todd Yohn Audio Page.

 

That Comedian With the Really Deep Voice
Comedian, corporate speaker and world-class voice-over talent Dave Dugan has been compared to comedy legend Bob Newhart because he plays the part of the everyman victim to utter perfection. With a dry delivery, wealth of material and unbelievably deep voice, Dugan is always a big draw when he headlines comedy clubs across the country. His true calling, however, is as a corporate speaker. Dave is famous for stepping behind the podium as an imposter; making speeches and putting on presentations while posing as a new member of upper management or as a desperate, pathetic competitor. A long time friend of the show, Dugan has appeared in a number of classic B&T bits, as both himself and as Sid Gurney's best buddy, Bart McAlister.

FACTOID - Dave Dugan is the voice at the end of Steak 'n Shake commercials that reminds viewers that the restaurant is in fact "famous for Steakburgers."

 

Man vs. Beast
Now that Tim Bedore's popular editorial,
Vague But True, has become a regular feature on the BOB&TOM show, it's hard to believe that one man could find the time to write so many clever pieces. We’re convinced Tim does nothing but sit at his keyboard and write all day because even after calling in last week with a hilarious edition of VBT, he’s already set to deliver another one. Last week, Tim revisited his crusade against the animal kingdom with a second installment of of his now famous Animal Conspiracy series, which was prompted by his epic struggle against a rat in his dining room. Tim did eventually win the battle, but he'll be the first to tell you that the war is far from over. When Bedore’s not busy writing or taking on Mother Nature, he can be found performing his standup comedy as part of the Four Stand-up Dads comedy tour.

 

You Mean You Don't Already Own a Copy?
In case you haven't heard, comedian Pat Godwin's new CD, Under the Bed, is out and can be ordered directly from the BOB&TOM webstore. Now you may be asking yourself, "why would I want to order Pat's album?" Perhaps the best reason to own Under the Bed is that it features the genre-bending hit single, Gangsta Folk, as well as the catchy little tune about old folks getting it on, First Date. But lets say you're one of those people who downloads all their music over the internet. You should still buy the album because every purchase helps poor Pat get one step closer to being able to afford that shower curtain he so desperately needs for his new apartment, and if he sells enough, he could possibly give Tom's son his bed back. Now don't you feel guilty for not already owning one? Godwin is on his way back to the Friggemall complex, and if his past appearances are any indication, we expect to hear a few new instant classics, and stories about stalkers.

 

Here's a Guy Who Does Impressions
Frank Caliendo is one of the most impressive impressionist working today. What separates him from a lot of the other guys doing wacky voices is that the range of characters he can imitate is so vast. Few if any comedians can match Caliendo's versatility when it comes to performing as John Madden, Ted Knight, Adam Sandler, Robin Williams, Al Pacino, Jim Rome and many more. He can pull these voices out in an instant and will often have more than one character involved in the same conversations. He seamlessly flows from one personality to he next, and all of his impressions are dead on accurate. If you were to just flip on the radio, you'd swear the studio was full of celebrities, but in fact, it's just Frank Caliendo, and his split personalities. Caliendo can be seen showing off his talents each week on the sketch comedy show MAD TV, and he's gearing up for another season of prognosticating gridiron games on the FOX NFL Pregame Show.

 

The Definition of Comedy
After a seven day rest, comedian Bob Zany is poised to return to do what it is he does best, The Zany Report. Though he's often denied the laughs his jokes truly deserve, Bob hasn't given up his personal mission to deliver a Report that requires zero fixing. Hey, it could happen. In all fairness, last week's Report was actually very good, but just in case Zany doesn't have a repeat performance in him, there will be new installments of "Fix-the-Joke, Baby" and the "Bing Crosby Joke of the Week" to save the segment, because everything seems funnier when there are prizes involved.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


"The weather down in Tampa is wonderful, if you enjoy 97% humidity."
- Kevin Pollak

"I don't drink, so my family calls me an old soul. My friends just call me a loser."
- Mike Birbiglia

" Cosco is a lot like Woodstock without the music, mud or pot."
- Tim Bedore

" I tried to give myself more confidence when I ran a mini-marathon by signing in under a Kenyan name.
- Dave Dugan

"I'm not an elitist just because I would rather talk to anyone else but you."
- Tom Griswold to Chick

" I want to wrap your pants around my head like a banzai warrior."
- Chick McGee to Kristi Lee

" I wasn't at Woodstock, but I saw the movie."
- Tom Griswold

" I sat in my seat like a white mime."
- Pat Godwin as his tiny recorder was playing "My Penis is Smaller than Most"

" Pat is sort of like our long lost brother who was found frozen in a glacier. They thawed him out, but now he's not quite right."
- Chick McGee on Pat Godwin as a member of the family

" When I see someone ice fishing, I see someone who isn't happy at home."
- Steve Iott

"Alimony is a very sad thing."
- Bob Kevoian

" I think a lot of the sports in the Olympics were created just to make the competitors look stupid."
- Robert Hawkins

" I look at my life as a glass that I have to fill and maintain, but never get to drink out of."
- Tom Griswold

" When are you going to pick a day to be conscience."
- Chick McGee to Tom

" I'll be lucky if I walk away with $72 of the prize money."
- John Hefron on all the deductions taken out of the Last Comic Standing grand prize.

"If Chick were in it, it would be called Needle Dick and Doof?"
- Bob Kevoian on the German version of Laurel & Hardey, Dick & Doof

" It's easier to get an organ transplant that it is to swim with the dolphins at sea world."
- Robert Schimmel

" I didn't lose my testicle because of the cancer, it's just that my insurance has a really bad co-pay."
- Robert Schimmel

" Old people are big shoplifters."
- Chick McGee

"At one time during my sitcom, I was named the worst actor, and they didn't even specify television."
- Jeff Foxworthy