November 7, 2003
Toby Keith's "Bus Songs" to Hit Stores
Toby Keith first appeared on our show after being ousted from an ABC special because some thought the lyrics to his song “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue,” were a bit too rough for network television. When he joined us in the studio later that summer, he brought along buddy Scott Emerick and they played more than just his controversial tune, they shared some stuff that had never been heard before… their “Bus Songs.” These included two of the most requested pieces in the B&T archives, “Taliban, Baby,” and ‘I’ll Never Smoke Weed With Willie Again.” At the time, Toby had never performed these works of genius on stage, nor had he released them on any of his albums. That would change. Soon he wasn’t able to take the stage anywhere without hearing requests for these Bus Songs. They've become such a mainstay in his shows that Keith decided to release them on his brand new album Shock ‘N Y’all, which has already hit number one on the charts.

November 7, 2003
Even Ford Owners Enjoy Bob Seger
Best known for classic rock songs such as "Old Time Rock and Roll,'' “Night Moves,” and the long-time Chevy Truck staple “Like a Rock," Bob Seger is one of the most prolific rock ‘n’ roll artists in history. By combining his husky, worn vocals with a hard-rocking guitar sound, he, along with his Silver Bullet Band, make music that the common everyday working man can enjoy. Seger’s career spans back to the sixties, but it wasn’t until the mid seventies that he achieved his greatest success with the back to back release of his first two platinum albums Live Bullet and Night Moves. Seger would remain among the top artists in rock for the next two decades, scoring seven more top ten, platinum albums in a row. One of Bob’s best selling and most successful albums was his first Greatest Hits collection, with the only knock against it being that it didn’t have a few of his fan favorites. Which is something that's being corrected in his second installment. Bob Segar Greatest Hits Vol. 2 features classics like “Katmandu,” “Shakedown,” and a bonus video of “Turn the Page.”

November 7, 2003
Get The Shot
Glasses Ready
Comedian Ron White has a comedy style that is as subtle as a nine-car pileup on the freeway. His commentaries, which usually involve his drinking or being kicked out of somewhere, laugh in the face of conventional comedy. His stories come from a decidedly testosterone-laden, good ol' boy, Texan point of view... which is one reason he fit in so well on the Blue Collar Comedy Tour with Foxworthy, Engvall and Larry the Cable Guy. White’s not afraid to be blunt, and he may be bit obnoxious, but somehow his warped ways always seems to make perfect sense in the end (except for that man-purse he wears. We'll never understand that one.) Check out Ron's website!

November 6, 2003
Ralph Harris
Seems like every time comedian/actor and "Tonight Show" Veteran Ralph Harris joins Bob & Tom in the studio, it turns into a memorable event. He got engaged when we took him on one of our vacation trips (though he no longer holds that status), he turned down the offer to become Mr. Griswold’s personal 'gentlemen’s gentleman,' and even introduced the world to his outspoken, glazed doughnut loving, Uncle Mosely while on the show. With Harris, you can never predict exactly what’s going to happen, however you can always count on it being a good time.

FACTOID - Harris credits his rise in the acting community with his guest appearance on the smash hit sitcom ‘Seinfeld.’ Maybe you've heard of it.

November 5, 2003
The Thin Blue Punch Line
Comedian Mike Armstrong was such a bad cop while on the force that when he quit, three officers had to be let go because there was no need for that big of an internal affairs department anymore. Whether pulling over speeders to warn them of speed traps down the road, monitoring birds with his radar gun, or making U-Turns to avoid arriving on the scene of an accident, Armstrong personally helped strain police relations with the public almost every day. He may have struck fear in the hearts of everyone while walking the beat, but now that he's on stage and off the street, we all feel a whole lot safer.

November 5, 2003
The NFL Song - Week 9
We are now halfway through the 2003 NFL season which means the run for the playoffs has officially begun. The Kansas City Chiefs are still perfect, but there are plenty of teams in the league ready to relieve them of their top spot. There was a lot going on in this weeks games and what better way to recap all the action than with Duke Tumatoe's popular, bluesy musical review, The NFL Song. Both prime time games this week were decided in closely contested fourth quarters, Arizona won their second in a row, both of last years Super Bowl teams tanked against teams with losing records, and the Colts started their Florida stand with a win over the Dolphins. That's quite a bit of info to fit into one song, but Duke will manage, he always does. And if there's any time left over, stick around for Bass Talk

November 4, 2003
Would You Like Frazz With That?
Cartoonist Jef Mallett has helped BOB&TOM become syndicated in a whole new way… as a comic strip. Well, not exactly. In an upcoming edition of Mallett’s syndicated strip, Frazz, BOB&TOM get a nice little plug. Tommy G. got a sneak peak of the cartoon in question (as seen above) and describes it as “very funny.” The strip centers around a young man named Edwin “Frazz” Frazier who became the janitor of his old elementary school when his career as a songwriter wasn’t quite working out for him. Though he finally hit it big, Frazz decided to hang on to his janitorial duties and has become friend to both student and staff as well as the most well respected “educator” in the school. Look for Frazz on comics.com and in newspapers everywhere.

November 3, 2003
Love Italian Style
Steve Schirripa, who plays Bobby “Bacala,” Baccillieri on the HBO hit mob drama The Sopranos is taking his persona beyond the small screen... again. After the success of his first book A Goomba's Guide to Life, which took a comedic look at what it's like to live the life of an Italian, Schirripa knew he had get to work on a follow up. Now Steve uses his expertise as an Italian man to narrow in on the most important part of a "goomba's" life, love (with food coming in a close second). The average goomba is full of love. There's love for his mother and her Sunday sauce, his wife and kids, his friends, and of course his goomar (girlfriend) on the side. Not Italian but want to love like one? Then A Goomba's Book of Love is just what you need. Just make sure you learn how to use all the lingo in the right way, or you might just end up whacked.

FACTOID - Though Steve Schirripa is a big man to begin with, he was asked to wear a fat suit during his first two seasons of The Sopranos.

November 3, 2003
Everybody Loves
Chris Elliot
Writer comedian Chris Elliot began as a stand-up comic, but really came into his own as a member of the writing staff on "Late Night with David Letterman." During his time there, his team walked away with four Emmy statues, while at the same time he was became a regular on the show as many different characters such as The Guy Who Lives Under the Seats. Elliot has since starred in television series (Get a Life, Cursed) and has had notable roles in multiple movies such as Groundhog’s Day, Cabin Boy, and There’s Something About Mary. Be on the lookout for Elliot when he returns to television as a guest star on the CBS sitcom "Everybody Loves Raymond."