B&T Extra: A Pat request, Dogs are Barkin', & Penny Loafers
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In this lighthearted episode of Bob and Tom Extra, the hosts dive into a mix of listener requests, wordplay, and quirky cultural trivia. The segment begins with a humorous song request about the 'saccular area'—a cheeky, anatomically themed tune about a pimple on the balls, delivered with comedic flair and a mildly Latino accent. The conversation then shifts to the origin of the phrase 'my dogs are barking,' revealing its slang roots for foot pain and its connection to the Hush Puppies shoe brand. The hosts explore the history of penny loafers, slip-on shoes, and the now-obsolete tradition of inserting coins—like pennies or dimes—for good luck. They also discuss the 'pooping horse' quarter from Wyoming, a collectible coin with a printing error that sold for over $2,000, and joke about the 'sharting FDR' dime. The episode is filled with absurd humor, pop culture references, and playful jabs at American idioms, grammar, and odd town names like Wanker's Corner and Dick Shooter, Idaho. Throughout, the tone remains irreverent, witty, and deeply rooted in the show’s signature comedic style.
The phrase 'my dogs are barking' is British and American slang for foot pain, originating around 1920 and inspiring the Hush Puppies shoe brand.
Penny loafers were traditionally worn with a penny inside for good luck—a quirky fashion ritual that saw a resurgence in recent years.
A 2017 Wyoming state quarter with a printing error making a bucking horse appear to defecate sold for $2,115, highlighting the value of rare collectibles.
The 'pooping horse' coin is a humorous example of how manufacturing flaws can create unexpected collectible goldmines.
The hosts use absurd humor to explore wordplay, grammar pet peeves (like 'all of a sudden'), and the cultural quirks of odd place names.
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Welcome & Intro to the Extra Show
Christopher introduces the Bob and Tom Extra segment, setting the tone for a fun, offbeat episode with listener requests and humor.
The Pimple on My Balls Song Request
“I got a pimple on my balls. It was at the bottom of my sack. Or hiding by my crack. But you must check yourself for lumps or bumps both big and small.”
The Origin of 'My Dogs Are Barking'
“In 1958, the US brand of comfort shoes hush puppies inspired by the expression my dogs are barking.”
Penny Loafers, Slip-Ons, and Footy Socks
The hosts reminisce about penny loafers and the tradition of inserting coins, then debate the practicality of no-show socks (footies) and the evolution of sockless shoe culture.
Quirky Collectibles & Odd Town Names
“The coin was the result of a printing error that caused the backside of the bucking horse to appear to be defecating.”
“The coin was the result of a printing error that caused the backside of the bucking horse to appear to be defecating.”
“I got a pimple on my balls. It was at the bottom of my sack. Or hiding by my crack. But you must check yourself for lumps or bumps both big and small.”
“The great... indigenous leader, Crazy Horse. His cousin, just like any population. Sure. You could be a Chinese. You've always got that one lazy cousin.”
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