He Does A Great
Kevin Pollak Impression!
Whether you know him as Lt. Columbo from countless TV movies, as Vincent J. Ricardo from The In Laws, the grandfather from The Prince Bride or as the guy Kevin Pollak likes to impersonate, you’d recognize Peter Falk when you saw him. Falk made his way into acting after a failed attempt at working for the CIA. He began his career in theater back in the late 50’s, but it was during the 70’s when made it big on a national stage with numerous roles in independent films and the creation of the pop icon Columbo, for which he’s won four Emmy Awards. If you’d like to learn more about Peter Falk, make sure you pick up his brand new autobiography, Just One More Thing, available now.

Lucky Louis
To say Louis C.K has done it all would be too vague, but to list it all would take too long, so instead we'll give you a quick review of some of the highlights of his career. A Tonight Show, Late Night and Late Show veteran, Louis C.K. has not only appeared on almost every comedy television show, he’s also written for a number of them. Louis began his standup career in 1987 with an open mic night that went horribly wrong. Luckily for Louis, he didn’t let that first performance discourage him because if he had, he never would have been nominated for four Emmy Awards (winning one) while working on the Chris Rock Show, made a number of comedy shorts that have been featured at Sundance Film Festival, and directed a couple of cult classic movies like Pootie Tang. These days, Louis is back in front of the camera working on his brand new HBO sitcom, Lucky Louie.

Sure He's Done Thirty Movies, He's a Great Standup Comic and World-Class Impressionist but...
there is no evidence whatsoever that Kevin Pollak possesses any marketable juggling skills. Yet. Just give him a few minutes...

Since his first appearance on the show, when Kevin Pollak became our hero for his bit about Christopher Walken and marsupials, there's not a day that goes by where we don't get an e-mail containing the phrase "because they're fast." Fortunately for fans everywhere, Kevin Pollak's popular impression appears on his live comedy CD, A little Off The Top. Though Pollak has been rediscovering his comedy roots, he's probably most well known for acting gigs. 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. 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, both of which he used to impress Johnny Carson when he finally landed a guest appearance, on the couch.

The Most Talented Spears in Hollywood
For eight years, Aries Spears provided a fresh hip style to FOX’s sketch comedy show, Mad TV, but even before that, he was a force to be reckoned with in standup comedy. From the age of 14, Aries was determined to make his mark in comedy, and that he has. Along with appearing on numerous talk shows and starring in feature films such as Jerry McGuire and The Pest, Aries continues to travel the country, performing in clubs and theaters everywhere.

Vintage Comedy
Ask any artist (yes, that includes comedians) 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 jokes. For example, the last time John was on, he told some fantastic stories about riding public transportation and working at a satellite TV help line.

Wright or Wrong
He’s dry, he's a master of misdirection, and he sounds like he’s always half asleep or depressed. He is comedian Steven Wright. Oh, and did we mention he’s hysterically funny? Steven is a legend in the world of comedy and is one of the best comics performing today. His style is unique and his delivery is instantly identifiable. And though his standup specials are among the greatest ever to have appeared on TV, he hasn’t done one since 1990. That’s why we’re excited to announce that his brand new Comedy Central special will be airing October 21st at 9pm ET. We know Steven is excited about it too, even if he doesn’t sound like it on the phone.

Fixing Joe
When all of your material comes from your own life, it not only keeps people from stealing it, you also never run out of things to talk about. That’s Joe Matarese's philosophy, and it seems to be working. Along with recently releasing his brand new CD, Fixing Joe, he’s also made a ton of television appearances including stops on TBS, Comedy Central, VH1, MTV and more talk shows than you can name. What type of things might you hear Joe talking about on stage? Well, he comes from a neurotic Italian family, is married to a woman with a Ph.D. in psychology, and hated his life as a single man while living in L.A. We’re sure there’s more, but we don’t want to spoil all the surprises.

The South Will Rise Again
We received the news only a short time ago that we'd be joined in the studio by comedian Tim Wilson. But that's no surprise, we know he likes to keep his visits a secret so that Bob doesn't call in sick once he's found out. All kidding aside, Mr. Wilson is one of our absolute favorite guests and he's a a true "friend of the show." However, no comedian causes more of a stir when they appear on the air than the southern singer/songwriter (that's why he's the only one who has his own disclaimer). Along with his music, Wilson is recognized for his love of NASCAR and the state of Georgia and his distrust of almost everything else. If you need proof, just listen to the piece The Aggravator, or his song Church League Softball Fistfight, both of which can be found on the album, Happy Hour. We've also heard that Tim will be debuting a brand new song that Tom claims is one of his best in years.  [ Tim's new website ]

Exactly How Old is This Picture?
Rob Haney has been a good friend of the show and a frequent visitor to the studio for many years. And though he's an extremely funny guy and a wonderful joke teller, the most fun we have whenever he stops by is pointing out how cheap he his. And by cheap, we mean he'd squeeze a dollar so tight George Washington would scream. Along with that alarming personality trait, Haney's well known on the show for his poem about personal hygiene (which can be found on the obscure B&T album Factory Air) and his joke about the Talking Dog (which is available on the album Gone Wild).

FACTOID - Rob Haney owns his own comedy club, Wileys, in Dayton, OH

His Very Secret
Public Journal
Comedian Mike Birbiglia is constantly on the road (which would explain why he rented a giant bus over the summer), and during his travels he enjoys taking notes and recording his thoughts for a feature known as Mike Birbiglia's Secret Public Journal. The legions of adoring fans who have signed up for his newsletter get these entries e-mailed to them on a regular basis, but out of respect for those who haven't joined, we've asked him to occasionally call the show and share his writings over the phone. In other news, Mike makes an appearance on the new BOB&TOM album Donkey Show in which he talks about the difficulty some people have with pronouncing his name correctly.

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More Zaniness
It's time again for that fabulous feature, The Zany Report, as brought to you each week by Bob Zany. This man of comedic courage runs the comedy gauntlet every Tuesday, hoping that his report will lead to roaring laughter throughout the studio. And though he normally falls just a bit short, this legendary talent refuses to give up or give in. Also, one lucky fan will attempt to improve a Zany punchline by playing Fix The Joke, Baby (live) where they can win a boatload of prizes including a one year BOB&TOM VIP membership, a couple of ultra cool T-shirts and a whole lot more!

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The NFL Song: Week 7
Week six of NFL action has come and gone but don't worry if you missed any of the previous week's action because Duke Tumatoe's back with another edition of the NFL Song. We're guessing the song will feature a few lines about upsets because that seemed to be the theme of the weekend. All of the winless teams (except for the Raiders) got unexpected victories against heavily favored opponents (which would explain why Chick has given up on his Washington Redskins. Thanks a lot Tennessee Titans! There were other highlights that occurred, but we don't want to spoil Dukes tune by talking about them here.
Duke In The News!

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