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Fluke

Brian Klaas

Mentioned 5 months ago

The BOB & TOM Show - January 27, 2026

Reverend White was reading from the book of Luke to a drunk trucker who was about to be baptized.

Reverend White was reading from the book of Luke to a tall drunk trucker about to puke he had John 316 memorized, trying to dry his ass out to get him baptized.

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Unbecoming a Parent

Dr. Adam Russo

Mentioned 6 months ago

The BOB & TOM Show - January 21, 2026

Tom received this book from the actor Bill Glass, who portrays Dr. Rick in the Progressive commercials, and he found it very funny and relatable to his own parental behaviors. The book contained tips on things to throw away, like miscellaneous buttons and old user manuals, and general advice on not interfering with things like thermostats.

He says, Tom, remember, you don't work here. And he says, I'm here for you one page at a time. This is great.

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Landman Season 2: Death, Drama, and the Texas Oil Wars: A Complete Review of Tommy Norris’ High-Stakes World in the Explosive Second Season cover

Landman Season 2

Ronald Hatcher

Mentioned 7 months ago

The BOB & TOM Show - December 4, 2025

This podcast segment advertised a podcast series called Landman, which detailed the biggest oil boom in history in the Permian Basin of West Texas. The story covered roughnecks, billionaire wildcatters, and wannabe dreamers.

Check out the podcast that inspired Taylor Sheridan's latest series, Landman, There's a stretch of road in a real rich region of West Texas, This region of West Texas, known as the Permian Basin, is in the midst of the biggest oil boom in history.

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The Big Book of Airplanes (DK Big Books)

DK

Mentioned 1 year ago

B&T Extra: Frank Caliendo, Willie G's birthday

There was a terrific book discussed regarding the making of the movie Airplane, focusing on how the writers insisted the actors remain serious while handling the comedy.

There's a terrific book about the making of the movie Airplane Okay And about how they had to tell these guys No, we want you to be serious They didn't want them to be We're handling the comedy here You guys be really serious

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The Terror Factory

Trevor Aaronson

Mentioned 1 year ago

The BOB & TOM Show - October 3, 2024

The speakers mentioned a new analysis of the 1845 ill-fated expedition where the crew of the HMS Erebus and HMS Terror all died in pursuit of the Northwest Passage. DNA analysis of remains identified cut marks consistent with cannibalism on Captain James Fitz James' jaw, suggesting officers were also consumed.

We have a new record, but the way they achieved this record is they put a parachute on it.

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Don't Stand So Close to Me

Eric Walters

Mentioned 1 year ago

The BOB & TOM Show - October 2, 2024

It was described as an interesting book about touring with Sting, highly recommended for fans of The Police or Sting.

There's a really interesting book about sting written by a guy who was a guitar player. It's called something like, I think it's called Please Stand So Close To Me or something. It's about touring with sting. If you're a big police fan or sting fan, I'd highly recommend it.

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Chicken Soup for the Soul

Jack Canfield

Mentioned 1 year ago

B&T Extra: Comedian Chad Daniels

Chad Daniels discussed his comedy special, which was titled 'Empty Nester' and focused on his life after his son got married and his daughter went to college, along with having a girlfriend visit.

And Chad is featured on Netflix. And he just told the really touching story about helping his father steal a car inadvertently.

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What a Fool Believes

Michael McDonald

Mentioned 1 year ago

The BOB & TOM Show - September 30, 2024

A listener in Kentucky said that they read this book after the show interviewed the author. They highly recommended it, saying it was a great read that was hard to put down.

I took the time and I read the book What a Fool Believes by Michael McDonald after you guys interviewed him. Thanks for the recommendation. Great read. I couldn't put it down. I highly recommend it.

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The Noom Kitchen

Noom

Mentioned 1 year ago

The BOB & TOM Show - September 25, 2024

Noom's first cookbook, containing 100 healthy recipes, was mentioned as being available for purchase.

And check out Noom's first ever cookbook, The Noom Kitchen, for 100 healthy and delicious recipes to promote better living. Available to buy now wherever books are sold.

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Dancing on the Edge

Russ Tamblyn

Mentioned 1 year ago

The BOB & TOM Show - September 25, 2024

A book about Russ Tamblyn's life was mentioned and highly recommended by a speaker.

I just read Russ' book, I highly recommend it, Dancing on the Edge.

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Rusty Bed Springs Notebook: A fun 120-page blank notebook with a fake cover cover

Rusty Bed Springs Notebook

Notable Notebooks

Mentioned 1 year ago

The BOB & TOM Show - September 20, 2024

It was mentioned as a book featuring U.P. Knightley.

We had some books yesterday featuring U.P. Knightley. That's a book called Rusty's Bed Springs.

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Sliding Down the Banisters of Life

Basil Jay

Mentioned 1 year ago

The BOB & TOM Show - September 20, 2024

Tom Griswold mentioned it was his favorite book by Peter Burns.

And my favorite is one of yours. I believe it's a, is it sliding down the banister by Peter Burns?

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Landman Season 2: Death, Drama, and the Texas Oil Wars: A Complete Review of Tommy Norris’ High-Stakes World in the Explosive Second Season Cover

Ronald Hatcher

Landman Season 2

Death, Drama, and the Texas Oil Wars

This podcast segment advertised a podcast series called Landman, which detailed the biggest oil boom in history in the Permian Basin of West Texas. The story covered roughnecks, billionaire wildcatters, and wannabe dreamers.

"

Check out the podcast that inspired Taylor Sheridan's latest series, Landman, There's a stretch of road in a real rich region of West Texas, This region of West Texas, known as the Permian Basin, is i...

— Episode: The BOB & TOM Show - December 4, 2025

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Episode: The BOB & TOM Show - December 4, 2025

This podcast segment advertised a podcast series called Landman, which detailed the biggest oil boom in history in the Permian Basin of West Texas. The story covered roughnecks, billionaire wildcatters, and wannabe dreamers.

"

Check out the podcast that inspired Taylor Sheridan's latest series, Landman, There's a stretch of road in a real rich region of West Texas, This region of West Texas, known as the Permian Basin, is in the midst of the biggest oil boom in history.

This is a story of roughnecks, billionaire wildcatters, and wannabe dreamers.

Unbecoming a Parent: Unlocking YOUR theological perspective through parenting the RIGHT way Cover

Dr. Adam Russo

Unbecoming a Parent

Unlocking YOUR theological perspective through parenting the RIGHT way

Tom received this book from the actor Bill Glass, who portrays Dr. Rick in the Progressive commercials, and he found it very funny and relatable to his own parental behaviors. The book contained tips on things to throw away, like miscellaneous buttons and old user manuals, and general advice on not interfering with things like thermostats.

"

He says, Tom, remember, you don't work here. And he says, I'm here for you one page at a time. This is great.

— Episode: The BOB & TOM Show - January 21, 2026

Get on Amazon
Listen on Audible 7-day free trial

Episode: The BOB & TOM Show - January 21, 2026

Tom received this book from the actor Bill Glass, who portrays Dr. Rick in the Progressive commercials, and he found it very funny and relatable to his own parental behaviors. The book contained tips on things to throw away, like miscellaneous buttons and old user manuals, and general advice on not interfering with things like thermostats.

"

He says, Tom, remember, you don't work here. And he says, I'm here for you one page at a time. This is great.

This is called A Guide to Unbecoming Your Parents.

A thermostat is not an invitation for advice or comment. It is simply a thermostat. It is not yours. Repeat it.

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