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November 13 - 17 2006

 

Eternal Sunshine of Nick Griffin's Mind
Doing stand-up comedy since 1987, mostly because he’s funny and hates having a boss, Nick Griffin has fine-tuned his act to become one of the most well rounded comics today. His comical observations cover just about everything (including fashion, love and Einstein) , so as long as you are interested in something, Nick will have you rolling in the aisles in no time. This is one of the reasons BOB&TOm chose Nick to be a featured performer on the comedy special they filmed for Comedy Central. Griffin has been featured on Comedy Central's Premium Blend and The Late Show with Craig Kilborn and has also written for The Keenan Ivory Wayans Show. He may be dark, cynical, sound depressed and have a real problem getting along with women, but Griffin is still a must see if he performs in a club near you.
 

Tom Rhodes:
International Man of Comedy
From New York to San Francisco to London to Amsterdam, comedian Tom Rhodes has seen it all. A 20-year veteran of standup comedy, Rhodes has paid his dues on the road and in Hollywood but is now reaping the benefits. He began his career in the Deep South, but knew he’d have to take his act to the coasts if he was ever to hit it big. Out in San Francisco, he was picked up by a then young Comedy Central to host the critically acclaimed show, Viva Vietnam. Later he was “discovered” by NBC and placed in an ill-fated show named Mr. Rhodes. The failure of his first sitcom is what led him to head overseas where he enjoyed huge success, doing standup in London and hosting a Tonight Show type program in Amsterdam.

 

All That Chas
He’s been a clown for Ringling Bros., Barnum & Bailey Circus and an actor off-Broadway, but for right now, Chas Elstner is a standup comedian. Chas is a 15-year veteran who has the ability to approach edginess without being offensive. It doesn’t matter if he’s discussing politics or the daily absurdities of life, audiences all over have found Elstner energetic, honest and thought provoking. We think we heard the adjective ‘funny’ tossed around too.

FACTOID - The last time he was on, Chas performed his legendary rendition of Iron Butterfly's "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" using only his mouth. Of course, this prompted a phone call from Mr. Sound FX-II who challenged him to a sound off.
 
A Standup Guy
Jeff Caldwell is known to audiences nationwide as a clean, clever comedian with one of the brightest standup acts around. From the daily news to the daily grind, comedian Jeff Caldwell has tackled almost every subject with his clean and clever wit. It doesn’t matter whether he’s on stage, at a corporate gig or on television, Caldwell has been able to charm audiences and keep them laughing. He’s recently been seen on The Late Show with David Letterman, The Late Late Show (which he will be appearing on again Wednesday, Nov. 15th) and Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham and can also often be heard on a number of national news and political radio shows.

An Upstanding Guy
Scott Dunn began his post-college life by landing a really good job as a marketing manager for a Fortune 500 company. To most people this would be a dream come true, but for Scott, it was anything but. His real dream remained unfulfilled, as he would spend each night wishing he could put his talents as a comedic writer to better use, since his jokes weren’t really appropriate for or appreciated in the board room. Dunn soon left his white-collar life and chased his dream of becoming a comedic writer. Since that time, Dunn’s gone on to develop a successful comedy act as well as write for various programs on Comedy Central. In the world of the BOB&TOM Show, Dunn has become famous for his celebrity roasts. So far he's roasted George Washington, Jesus and Frankenstien. Dunn says he's got a new one for Thanksgiving and we can't wait to find who's next.

FACTOID - Scott Dunn is featured on the new B&T album Man Boobs with his piece about Greatness vs. Importance.
 
 

A Standup Dad
Over the past 20 years Tim Bedore has spent thousands of hours entertaining audiences. He began his career on the radio but soon discovered that he preferred the type of instant feedback only a live audience can provide. That's when he decided it was time to move into standup comedy. Since then, Tim's headlined comedy clubs across the country and is one of the few comedians who's comedy is just as funny on paper as it is on stage. Bedore has written and recorded over 250 editions of his popular editorial, Vague But True, many of which he's read on the air. A handful of these have appeared on BOB&TOM albums, including the ones about moving Israel and parental advice which can be found on the new album Man Boobs. Tim is also a fixture on the Friends of the BOB&TOM Show Comedy Tour.
 

A Guy Standing Up and Sitting Down Again
Week ten 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. Gamblers beware as the underdog has been barking loudly this year in the NFL and last week was no exception. The Browns, Texans and Dolphins all pulled off big upsets and the Bills, Titans and Raiders all came close. Only the lowly Cardinals failed to put up a fight. Yeah, the description of the games we just gave you is pretty vague, but if we told you everything, there would be nothing left for Duke to sing about.

 
 

Where America
Turns For News
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 his jokes that some 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.
 

"Braodway Joe" Namath
"Broadway Joe" Namath
As professional football player, legendary playboy and commercial pitchman extraordinaire, Joe Namath has cemented his name into American pop culture. After winning the NCAA national championship under Paul “Bear” Bryant at Alabama, Joe Namath was drafted into both the AFL and NFL on the same day. He made the decision to play for the upstart AFL league and the New York Jets over the NFL’s St. Louis Cardinals and was paid a lot of money for doing so. But that money was worth it as he not only led the Jets an AFL championship, but also won the leagues' first Super Bowl. It was here in Super Bowl III against the powerful Baltimore Colts that Namath became a legend by guaranteeing a victory over a team that some were calling the greatest ever. Joe gave the Jets their first Super Bowl win, but also gave the AFL legitimacy and created the Super Bowl as we know it today. Off the field, Joe was also known to have lived a playboy lifestyle which earned him the nickname “Broadway Joe.” He was also famous for his television commercials in which he pitched panty hose and also made $10,000 to shave off his mustache. These are just a few of the stories that can be found in his new autobiography, NAMATH, available now.
 

The Devil You Know
At last, fans of singer/songwriter Todd Snider can rejoice because the guy who brought us Beer Run, the song that changed a generation (or at least a considerable number of people), has once again spent some time in the recording studio and is set to release his brand new album, The Devil You Know. Make sure to catch Snider when he makes his long awaited return to the Friggemall Building because you never know when he might bust out his next mega-hit like Beer Run, Iron Mike, Statistician's Blues or Vinyl Records. In the meantime, why not check out some of his other tunes on the Todd Snider Audio Page.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 


"You ever see that mug shot of Nick Nolte? I wish I felt that good."
- Nick Griffin

"We've always had stupid people, it's just that when I was young we didn't let them outside."
- Tammy Pescatelli on the show she wants to do called 'What the Hell is Wrong With You.'

"I will come over to your house and sit on your bed for $10."
- Chick McGee

"I was a Shushy Cat."
- Ben Folds on his former bands

"My wife starred at me like I had just asked to have a three way with her mom. No, it was way worse than that time."
-Emo Philips

"There's no 12-step program for stupid."
- Heywood Banks

"Leave it to you to look at the sad side of stripping."
- Chick McGee to Kristi Lee

"For years my entire career has been getting up on stage and acting like a pompous ass. Then I come in here, and Tom is the pompous ass. I love it!"
- Jimmy Pardo

"So really, which dwarf did you dress up like for Halloween."
- Tom Griswold to Jimmy Pardo

"That toaster in your kitchen signifies that you owe me $18 worth of gossip."
- Roy Wood Jr on wanting to divorces to be as public as weddings

"Land comes cheap when there's a 60% chance you're going to die on it."
- Nikki Payne on Trailer Parks

"I'm in a position to judge Bobby Brown because I watched the show."
- Tim Wilson

"Since moving to Vegas, My kids look at New Orleans like it's Amish country."
- Kelly McDonald

"He's too intelligent for comedy. Scott Dunn ladies and gentlemen."
- Chick McGee on comedian Scott Dunn

"You can make anything sound dirty by sniffing it."
- Tom Griswold

"If you're not good with technology, don't be cocky about it."
- Mike Birbiglia

"Those new sports tampons might be better for sports that use periods instead of quarters."
- Bob Kevoian

"I don't drink tequilla anymore because it makes me ski."
- John Pinnette

"Alfalfa sprouts make angels cry."
- John Pinnette

"I'm a fantasy football widow."
- Caroline Rhea

"My wife is Hawaiian. Well, no she's not but she's shaped like a pineapple."
- Bobby Slayton

"You're the boomerang of comedy, you just keep coming back."
- Bob Kevoian to Tim Cavanagh

"I am trying to learn Spanish so that I can start Text-Mexing people."
- Heywood Banks

"I won't tell you how many times my dad has been married, but if they were sandwiches, his next one would be free."
- Jimmy Pardo

"Using it as a suppository seems to take all of the romance out of heroin."
- Tom Griswold

"In my twenties I was anal about my birth control. Literally."
- Laurie Kilmartin

"Some day I want to hold your hand and run across the rainbow little fluff-puff."
- Harland Williams to Frank Caliendo as George W. Bush

"I feel like a dog listening to a card trick."
- Chick McGee while listening to Don McMillan's tech joke

"You know who likes to get fisted? Sock puppets."
- Daniel Tosh

" I wear black condoms because they're slimming."
- Daniel Tosh

"Nothing beats a good cookie."
- Kristi Lee

"I've been on drugs for a week, I don't know what real life is like right now."
- Kristi Lee

"Why did you look at me when you said 'premature'?"
- Chick McGee to Laura Steele

"Climbing around on the old fleshy playground."
- Bob Kevoian on having fun with a full-figured gal

" I never trust a hooker with fresh breath."
- "Larry King"

"The most ticklish people in the whole world are people walking down the street who you don't know."
- Mike Armstrong

"My body has no sexual meaning anymore, so if I can make people laugh with it, at least it's being used."
- Louis C. K.

"At least the US had an Exit Strategy for the World Cup."
- Bill Scheft on the US defeat in Soccer

"You couldn't look down on me anymore than you already do. You are so superior to me, it's breathtaking."
- Chick McGee to Tom

"I think the word you were looking for was 'perfect.'"
- Tommy Johnigan after Chick called him a 'freak.'

"The McRibb is the deadbeat dad of the fast food restaurant. It comes around every 6 months and you're supposed to be excited about it."
- John Garrett

"I know a lot of my comedian friends are a little 'kumbaya', but I would actually own a gun."
- Richard Jeni

"All of my home invasions are in the nude."
- Chick McGee

"I figured, women must like men's rear ends because it reminds them of a purse. It's got two sides, split in the middle and you keep your $&^# in it."
- Richard Jeni on things he doesn't un

"How come when you make suggestions they sound annoying and stupid, and when I do it they sound reasonable."
- Tom Griswold to Kristi while talking about grocery stores

"If Chick had a cologne, it would smell like mayonnaise."
- Tom Griswold

"It was a tough gig. They had to wake me up to fire me."
- Jim Gaffigan on his straight jobs before becoming a comedian

"I told people that I was from Indiana and they told me they didn't know they had such strong accents in Indy."
-Wolfgang Puck on his heavy German accent.

"How much money is Russia putting into this 'international' space station. I mean, it's like playing poker with your kids."
- Chick McGee to Dr. David Wolf

"Carrying around Vagisil is like having a I. V. for your genitals. You need that constant lube."
- Tom Griswold