Mr. Happy-Go-Lucky
Singer/songwriter/loveable loser Henry Phillips may be lonely, and likes to gamble (a lot), but he's also one of the most clever comedians on the planet. His songs are often a tad out of the ordinary and tend to focus on the darker twisted side of life, but we find his soft-spoken self-deprecating personality quite adorable. His demeanor may not show it but he's actually a fun guy to be around, especially if you enjoy gambling. Henry got his start performing serious songs as a folk singer. However, he soon found out that the only way he could keep an audiences' attention was by turning his folk tunes into comedy songs. He wrote his first song by taking the depressing headlines from the daily news and turning them into a comedy ballad he called What Do You Want Me to Do About It? Not all that long ago, Henry released his third studio album, Why Haven't I Heard From You?, which contains favorite like The Bitch Song, Alone Again and Fresh Out of Blues.

The Word of Aug
The ranting, raving comedian from Montana, Auggie Smith is heading back to the studio and you'd better believe he's enter the studio with his guns blazing, just like last week. From the first moment we met Auggie, he became one of our favorite comedians, and his comedy pieces on drinking, Bed Bath & Beyond and leading a religious cult have become show classics. Because Aug finds his material in the absurdities of everyday people, situations and politics, he's never had a problem finding new targets on which to take aim . Be warned, if you listen to Smith's ranting long enough, you too will find yourself following "The Word of Aug." But is that really such a bad thing?

FACTOID: Auggie looks a lot like actor Telly Savalas!

Better Than Class with Indiana Jones
Mike MacRae is not only famous for his hysterical comedy act full of insightful social commentary (such as his take on the infamous baby in the Roe vs. Wade case), he also has an arsenal full of outstanding celebrity impressions that you rarely hear anyone else attempt. As far as we know, there aren't any other comedians mimicking the voices of Harrison Ford, Rip Torn, Vince Vaughn or comedian Henry Phillips. Mike has been cast as a voice actor in dozens of popular anime cartoons and when he isn't performing solo, he joins with five fellow Houston natives to form the infamous Whiskey Brothers comedy team.

Good Cop, Better Comedian
From the time young Juston McKinney sat in his living room watching ChiPs as a child, he knew he was destined to become a cop. Coincidently, there wasn’t anything in those programs which led him to believe that he’d then become a stand-up comedian. He began his career in law enforcement at age 19, but after a few years of busting drug dealers and walking the beat, he decided a career change was in order. That change would lead him to follow his dream of performing on stage in smoke filled comedy clubs. The move was for the best as Juston has since gone on to sign two huge sitcom developmental deals with major networks, appear on The Tonight Show multiple times (and sit on the couch), and guest star on programs like The King of Queens, Premium Blend and Shorties Watchin’ Shorties.

FACTOID – Juston McKinney saw all his hard earned “developmental deal” money disappear after a waiter friend of his advised him to invest in the stock market right before the dot com bubble burst. He now advises that "you give waiters tips, not take tips from waiters."

Sweet Caroline
Over the past few years, Caroline Rhea has become a television staple. She’s starred in the teen comedy Sabrina the Teenage Witch, hosted her own talk show, was featured on Hollywood Squares and has helped America get back into shape on The Biggest Loser (which debuts an all new season this week.) But what many people don’t know is that this versatile TV veteran is also a highly acclaimed standup comedienne. Since her new season of Biggest Loser is already in the can, she’s able to head back out on the road, and even filmed a One Night Stand comedy special for HBO.

FACTOID – Caroline Rhea is good ‘friends’ with one of the biggest names in comedy, Costaki Economopoulos

Rain Delay
What started as a one shot deal on a local version of the Gong Show ended up leading to a career in standup comedy once John Caponera walked away with the $500 prize. Since then, he’s been traveling all over the country selling out clubs and building a reputation as a "comic’s comic" (non comics need not worry, you'll find him funny too). Mixing odd impressions with a goofy, yet sharp wit, Caponera has become a favorite in his hometown of Chicago, and everywhere else he stops. A few of his baseball related impressions made their way onto the BOB&TOM album Odd Balls a few years back in the bit where he pokes fun at a number of MLB's most famous announcers including Harry Caray, Skip Caray and Vin Scully. Caponera's television credits include appearances on The Tonight Show, The Drew Carey Show, Yes Dear and ER just to name a few.

FACTOID - John Caponera just released a new album called Rain Delay, which features John playing the part of baseball announcers trying to fill time during a baseball game.

They Call him Cash Because He’s So Money
It’s not often that we’ll put a comedian on the show based on a recommendation, but when those kind words come from good friends like Larry Reeb and David Crowe, we’re more inclined to listen. From what we’ve heard, and read off of his website, Cash Levy is versatile, is quick on his feat, and is able to deliver his jokes and entertain audiences without offending anyone (which makes him perfect for corporate gigs. He’s appeared on Comedy Central, starred in a pilot for ABC and released the CD, Cash Levy Tidbits, which is available on his website.

You've Heard Words to Remember...
Tim Bedore has been a weekly Wednesday fixture on the show with his Vague But True editorials, which is why we're so eager to find out what his next installment will be about. Over the past year, these musings have helped us learn a lot about Tim, including his thoughts on how women cause wars, and the speech he would have given if universities had asked him to talk to their graduates (both of which can be found on the new B&T album Donkey Show). But no matter the topic, we're happy he'll be reporting on it from his new home up north, where the introverts stare at their shoes and the extroverts stare at your shoes. In other exciting news, Tim's new CD, Vague But True, is hot off the presses. Get your copy of this new CD featuring over 30 of Tim's best VBT's to date.

The NFL Song - Week #3
NFL football has put another week of action into the record books and Duke Tumatoe is set to return for another edition of his popular weekly report on the happenings in professional football, The NFL Song. This week seemed to be more of the same as many of the teams that won in week one got their second victory on Sunday. Similarly, most of the teams that began the season 0-1 are now 0-2 (and yes, that includes the Washington Redskins.) Duke took a lot of notes during the games so be prepared to be blown away by his review of all the action.

SIDE NOTE - Though we didn't get to it last week, we've heard rumors that we may actually get to enjoy an all new episode of Bass Talk

Jamie Lee Curtis
For Kids
In the world of Hollywood, actress Jamie Lee Curtis went from ‘scream queen,’ in Halloween to leading lady in big budget films like True Lies, A Fish Called Wanda and Freaky Friday. These days, she’s got a new reputation, and it’s for something completely different. Over the past few years, Curtis has become a best-selling author of children’s books. These books, including Today I Feel Silly, When I was Little and her most recent installment, Is There Really a Human Race? are all written in Curtis’ catchy poetic style and are beautifully illustrated by Laura Cornell.

FACTOID – Jamie Lee Curtis is married to director/actor Christopher Guest.

Proceed With Caution
Described as one of the most twisted individuals you’ll ever see perform, Doug Stanhope has no problem telling people that his show might not be for everyone, especially those that offend easy or have weak stomachs. He’s confrontational, vulgar, graphic, uninhibited and brutally honest, and that's just how he describes himself. All that aside, Doug is still considered to be one of the greatest comedians touring today. Along with his stand-up duties, he’s also hosted The Man Show on Comedy Central as well as a couple of the Girls Gone Wild videos. When he’s not performing, Doug’s hobbies include writing prank letters to corporations and baiting perverts into chatting with him online.

The Shroud
of the Thwacker
Chris Elliott first appeared on the scene as a stand-up comic, but it was working as a writer for The Late Night with David Letterman that really launched his career. During his time there, his team of joke writers walked away with four Emmy awards and he became a regular on the show, appearing as a number of popular characters including "The Guy Who Lives Under the Seats." Elliot went on to star in his own underrated television series, Get a Life, and became a regular guest star on Everybody Loves Raymond, however, he's probably most recognized from his roles in the movies Groundhog’s Day, Cabin Boy, and There’s Something About Mary. Be on the lookout for Chris Elliott's name in bookstores when his first novel, The Shroud of the Thwacker, is released in paperback.

JORDAN WARD ILLUSTRATION

Prepare to Be Blown Away
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.

Straight Outta Lynwood
For over twenty years, no musician or music style has been safe from the king of pop music parodies, “Weird Al” Yankovic. From the classic hits of Michael Jackson to his most recent target, Eminem, Yankovic has made a career out of takeing mainstream music and replacing the original words with his own twisted lyrics. This month, “Weird Al” released his 12th album, Straight Outta Lynwood, which skewers musicians like R. Kelly, Green Day, Usher and even American Idol winner Taylor Hicks. The two disc set also includes a behind the scenes documentary, six new music videos and instrumental mixes of every song.

FACTOID – "Weird Al" got his start in the music industry by sending in self-recorded songs to the Dr. Demento Show. After gaining a cult following, he released his first self-titled album in 1982.

Open Door Policy
We never know exactly when Heywood Banks is going to pop into the studio, but that just adds to his charm. Heywood has been a friend of the show for more years than we can remember, but he never seems to give us much notice when he decides to drop by and play a new tune. But Heywood’s got such a good track record of playing great songs, we’re happy to extend him an open invitation. In recent visits, he’s treated us to instant classics like Trauma to the Groin, Teenie Tiny Tattoo and Big Butter Jesus, yet he still finds time to work in favorites like Toast, 18 Wheels on a Big Rig and I Like Summer. With Heywood, you never know what you’re going to get when he picks up his guitar, but it’s a guarantee that you’re going to laugh and have a song stuck in your head all day.

FACTOID - Believe it or not, the 62 foot Jesus Heywood that sings about has it's own website! Check it out!