How to Find BOB & TOM Stations Near You

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The BOB & TOM Show is heard on participating local radio stations and through the BOB & TOM App; use the local-station option to find the affiliate serving your area. It is not carried on one nationwide FM frequency, and SiriusXM is not listed as an official listening option. The quickest approach is to find your local affiliate first, then use the app or podcast when over-the-air radio is not convenient.

Where The BOB & TOM Show Airs

The BOB & TOM Show is a syndicated radio program. That means one show is distributed to individual local stations, which decide whether to carry it and when to schedule it.

The show’s historical radio home is WFBQ in Indianapolis, where Bob Kevoian and Tom Griswold launched the program on March 7, 1983. WFBQ identifies the show’s original Indianapolis station; it is not automatically the correct station for listeners elsewhere. The program began earlier in Petoskey, Michigan, before its Indianapolis launch.

How to Find a BOB & TOM Station Near You

Use the official BOB & TOM site rather than an old station list, since affiliates and station schedules can change.

Choose the route that fits how you want to listen.

Your Situation Best Route What to Use
You want to hear the show on a car, home, or portable radio A local affiliate The official “Listen Live on Your Local Radio Station” option
You are outside your local station’s signal area The official app Download The BOB & TOM App
You cannot listen during a station’s live broadcast On-demand audio The show’s podcast option
You are unsure whether a station still carries the show Confirm with the station Its schedule or live player

Step 1: Open the Official Local-Station Option

  1. Go to the BOB & TOM website.
  2. Select Listen Live on Your Local Radio Station.
  3. Use the local results presented there to identify the station name, call letters, frequency, or stream that serves your area.

This is the best starting point because the official site is built around local listening rather than a single national frequency.

Step 2: Match the Affiliate to Your Radio

  1. Note the listed affiliate.
  2. Tune your radio to the frequency shown for that affiliate.
  3. Save the station as a preset if your radio supports presets.

Step 3: Use the BOB & TOM App When Local Radio Is Inconvenient

  1. Return to the official BOB & TOM site.
  2. Choose Download The BOB & TOM App.
  3. Install the app from the official download route and use its available listening options.

The app is the practical choice when you are traveling, live outside an affiliate’s signal range, or do not want to depend on reception inside a building. It also avoids the problem of finding a weak station signal in a car, office, or apartment.

Step 4: Confirm You Have the Current Program

  1. Check the local station’s schedule or player information.
  2. If the program is not available when you check, use the app or the show’s podcast option instead.

Finding BOB & TOM Stations in Illinois and Michigan

The station you can hear depends on your city, your distance from the transmitter, terrain, building interference, and whether you are close to another radio market.

For Illinois listeners, look for an affiliate that serves your part of the state.

For Michigan listeners, use the official local-station option to identify the affiliate serving your area. The show began in Petoskey, Michigan, but that origin does not determine the current station for every Michigan listener.

If a nearby affiliate is difficult to receive, try its live stream if offered. A station licensed across a state line can still be the closest practical affiliate, especially in border areas.

SiriusXM Availability

No SiriusXM channel is listed among the official BOB & TOM listening choices.

For a dependable listening route, use a local radio affiliate through Listen Live on Your Local Radio Station or download the BOB & TOM App.

Terrestrial radio syndication and satellite-radio channel lineups work differently.

Confirming the Best Listening Option

Before depending on a station for your commute or morning routine, test it once under normal conditions.

Check Reception at the Places You Listen

Try the affiliate on the radio you normally use: in the car, at home, at work where permitted, or on a portable receiver. A station that sounds clear outdoors may be weak indoors because walls, electronics, and metal framing reduce or distort the signal.

Check the Station’s Current Schedule

A clean signal does not guarantee the show is on at the time you want it.

If the station does not fit your schedule, a podcast can be more practical than trying to force a weak or unavailable radio signal.

Keep the Station Details Handy

Once you find a working affiliate, save its call letters and frequency in your radio presets or phone notes. That is more reliable than remembering only a station slogan, especially when traveling between cities with similar-format stations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you listen to BOB & TOM on SiriusXM?

No SiriusXM channel is listed as an official BOB & TOM listening option. The show’s official routes are Listen Live on Your Local Radio Station and Download The BOB & TOM App. Use the local-station option for over-the-air radio and the app when a local signal is not practical.

What radio station is BOB & TOM on in Michigan?

There is not one BOB & TOM station for all of Michigan. Use the official Listen Live on Your Local Radio Station option on bobandtom.com to identify the affiliate serving your specific area. The show began in Petoskey, Michigan, but its origin does not determine the current station for every Michigan listener.

What radio station is BOB & TOM on in Illinois?

Use the official local-station option to find a local affiliate. The right station depends on where you live and which affiliate reaches your location, so use the official local-station option to find the available station or stream. Listeners near a state border may find their closest affiliate in a neighboring market.

How can I listen to BOB & TOM while traveling?

Use the BOB & TOM App when you are outside the range of your usual local affiliate. You can also use the official local-station option to check whether a station in your destination carries the show. The app is usually simpler when radio reception changes from place to place.

What was BOB & TOM’s original radio station?

WFBQ in Indianapolis was the station where The BOB & TOM Show launched on March 7, 1983, according to the Encyclopedia of Indianapolis. It is the show’s original Indianapolis home, not a universal station answer. To find the station available where you are now, start with the official BOB & TOM local-station option.

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Matthew Yates

Matthew Yates is the voice behind Earth Repair Radio, a site dedicated to making the world of radio clear and approachable. His journey began through community service and emergency broadcasting, where he learned how vital reliable communication can be when other systems fail. With vocational training in communications and years of hands on experience,

Matthew combines technical know how with a gift for simplifying complex ideas. From car radios to ham licensing and modern subscription services, he writes with clarity and warmth, helping readers understand radio not as jargon, but as a living connection in everyday life.