'Bob & Tom Show' co-host Bob Kevoian dies at 70

Kevoian co-founded the nationally syndicated radio program and hosted it for 32 years before retiring in 2015.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 12:54am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a thick, bushy mustache in dramatic, high-contrast studio lighting, capturing the signature visual style of radio personality Bob Kevoian in a conceptual, glamorous texture.The iconic mustache of radio legend Bob Kevoian, whose sharp wit and steady presence entertained millions of listeners for over three decades on 'The Bob & Tom Show'.Indianapolis Today

Bob Kevoian, co-host of the long-running nationally syndicated radio program 'The Bob & Tom Show', has died at the age of 70 after a three-year battle with cancer. Kevoian co-founded the show in Indianapolis in 1983 alongside Tom Griswold, and the program went on to become one of the most successful and enduring syndicated radio programs in broadcasting history.

Why it matters

Kevoian and 'The Bob & Tom Show' were iconic figures in the Indianapolis radio market and had a national following, entertaining listeners for over three decades. Kevoian's passing marks the end of an era for the show and the Indianapolis media landscape.

The details

Kevoian and Griswold launched 'The Bob & Tom Show' in Indianapolis in 1983, and it became nationally syndicated in 1995. Kevoian announced his retirement from the show in 2015, the same year he and Griswold were inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame. In 2023, Kevoian revealed he had been diagnosed with cancer earlier that year and started a podcast called 'The Bob & Cancer Show' to document his journey and provide support to others.

  • Kevoian and Tom Griswold launched 'The Bob & Tom Show' in Indianapolis in 1983.
  • The show became nationally syndicated in 1995.
  • Kevoian announced his retirement from the show in November 2015.
  • Kevoian and Griswold were inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame in 2015.
  • Kevoian announced his cancer diagnosis in June 2023.

The players

Bob Kevoian

The co-founder and co-host of 'The Bob & Tom Show' for 32 years before retiring in 2015. Kevoian passed away in April 2026 at the age of 70 after a three-year battle with cancer.

Tom Griswold

Kevoian's co-host on 'The Bob & Tom Show' for 32 years. The duo were inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame in 2015.

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What they’re saying

“Bob used to say that our show was simply a conversation between two friends — not heard, but overheard. We created a space where humor brought people together every morning. That legacy lives on.”

— Tom Griswold, Co-host, The Bob & Tom Show

The takeaway

Kevoian's passing marks the end of an era for Indianapolis radio and the nationally syndicated 'Bob & Tom Show' that he co-founded and hosted for over three decades. His sharp wit, steady presence, and unmistakable voice connected with millions of listeners across the country, creating a daily habit of laughter that spanned generations.