B&T Extra: Comedian Heywood Banks

The Bob & Tom Show Extra features comedian Heywood Banks in a lively, irreverent segment filled with absurd humor, pop culture commentary, and playful banter. The episode kicks off with a satirical ad for 'The Can,' a fictional game show where contestants compete after being force-fed laxatives, setting the tone for the show's trademark crude comedy. Heywood Banks joins the hosts to riff on everything from the infamous 'forbidden glizzy' — a Costco hot dog stuffed into a cheesy, breaded pocket — to the origins of the slang term 'glizzy' (originating from a Glock pistol nickname in hip-hop culture). The conversation dives into the viral trend of fast-food CEOs eating their signature products, with jokes about corporate authenticity and awkward bites. A major highlight is the full performance of the original song 'Trauma to the Groin,' a comedic limerick celebrating the universal (and painful) experience of groin injuries, with emotional resonance as Banks reflects on how the show's music has become a shared family experience. The segment also touches on quirky topics like gendered bike design logic, side-saddle riding history, and a robot gone rogue at a San Jose restaurant, culminating in a whimsical vision of robot waiters and even robot sommeliers. The episode closes with a mockumentary teaser for 'Hammer Alley,' a fictional 1980s rock band, reinforcing the show’s love for retro nostalgia and satire.