25W: Bobby & Eddie Revisit Their Weird Experience at a Spurs Game + Best Athlete We've Ever Seen in Person + Bobby Tells the Wild Story About the Time He Was Almost Fired from His Job + Eddie is Still Mad About His Costly Dinner with 'The Beast' at D...

The Bobby Bones Show — 25W: Game Fixing Scandals, Wild Sports Experiences & Athlete Stories Air date: January 15, 2026

Episode Overview

In this episode, Bobby Bones, Eddie, Kevin, and Mike talk betting scandals in basketball, weird sports fan moments (including their odd experience at a Spurs game), sharing their best “athlete-in-person” moments, and trade personal stories ranging from losing money at Disney World to almost getting fired for drag racing lawn mowers on a golf course. The conversation flows with a familiar, humorous vibe, mixing sports analysis, behind-the-scenes stories, and playful banter.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Basketball Game Fixing Scandals ([01:41]–[06:44])

Discussion: Federal prosecutors charge 20 men for conspiring to fix basketball games—in both China and U.S. college teams. The group debates how such scandals play out and the nature of betting on obscure games.
Teams Involved: DePaul, Nicholl State, Tulane, LaSalle, Fordham, Northwestern State, St. Louis, Buffalo, etc.—mainly low-visibility “G5” schools.
Root Cause: Less attention on these games makes them easier targets for manipulation.
Quote: “Unless you’re a diehard fan or a gambler, you’re not really watching those games.” — Bobby ([06:44])

2. Southwest Airlines Fantasy Football Punishment ([06:54]–[07:48])

Funny Moment: TikTok clip features a fantasy football loser forced to work as a Southwest Airlines flight attendant. The crew laughs about the creativity and the airline’s willingness to go along.

3. Apple Notifications & The U2 Album Drop ([08:01]–[09:21])

The group detours into tech, discussing Apple’s persistent notifications and recalling when U2’s album showed up on everyone’s iTunes without consent.
Memorable Quote: “Now if that was true… every time I get in my truck, it would just pop on Bluetooth.” — Eddie ([09:12])

4. Coach Harbaugh’s Move to the Giants; Special Teams Coaching ([09:21]–[11:27])

Jim Harbaugh is reportedly moving to the Giants. The panel is surprised he rose through special teams—rare for NFL head coaches.
Discussion: Most coaches are offensive or defensive specialists; Harbaugh’s path is unique.

5. Multi-Sport Athletes: Elway, Ainge, Murray & More ([11:27]–[17:07])

John Elway’s Story: Delving into his draft saga where he forced a trade away from the Colts, threatening to play baseball instead.
Danny Ainge: Celebrated as a three-sport All-American; played professional baseball and NBA basketball, now a prominent NBA exec.
Kyler Murray, Tom Brady: Recent examples of cross-sport draftees; discussion about how teams retain athlete rights.
Notable Quote: “Those guys that are just athletic.” — Bobby ([14:38])
Ainge’s Legacy: “He remains one of the few athletes to excel professionally in both baseball and basketball.” — Bobby ([16:53])

6. Who’s the Best Athlete You’ve Ever Seen Live? ([17:51]–[20:31])

Panel shares their experiences:
- Bobby saw Joel Embiid at a Knicks–Sixers game, even having Embiid fall into him courtside.
- Stories of being courtside, eating in VIP lounges, and accidentally hanging with celebrities (Ellen Pompeo, Meek Mill).
Bobby: “He was the longest guy ever... he fell into me.” ([19:08])

7. Weird Fan Experiences: Spurs Tunnel & Pacers Game ([20:09]–[22:27])

Bobby & Eddie recall the much-hyped “tunnel pass” at a Spurs game—only to end up giving high-fives with throngs of 9-year-olds.
Driving an Indy 500 car at a Pacers game adds another crazy memory.

8. Golf Stars Returning from LIV; PGA Policies ([25:23]–[28:21])

Discussion: PGA opens a one-time door for a few major winners (Koepka, Bryson, Cam Smith) to return from LIV Golf—with heavy financial penalties and forfeited equity in new programs.
Panel debates if these golfers missed the real competition and prestige of PGA events.

9. Personal Golf Stories & Home Simulators ([28:21]–[30:51])

Bobby explains why he donated his in-home golf simulator (wasn’t using it); everyone discusses their temperature limits for golfing outdoors.

10. The $100,000 Whiskey Bottle Auction ([30:02]–[31:17])

Sotheby’s is auctioning a rare whiskey collection, including $100,000 bottles.
Question: Would you ever actually drink a two-million-dollar collection?
Eddie’s take: “If I enjoy whiskey... I have to taste it.” ([31:17])

11. Eddie’s Costly Disney Dinner with ‘The Beast’ ([31:41]–[34:24])

Eddie vents about being “tricked” into a $700 dinner at Disney World, expecting dinner with the Beast (the character) but only getting a distant photo opportunity.
Humorous Complaint: “The Beast cost me $650. I hate that beast.” — Eddie ([33:39])
Pro tip: They share a hack—ordering groceries to their hotel to save on theme park food costs.

12. Childhood Work, Golf Course Misadventures & Nearly Getting Fired ([35:18]–[38:28])

Bobby reminisces about lunch memories from working maintenance and roofs as a kid. He narrowly avoided being fired after drag racing greens mowers at dawn.
Funny Story: “We all got screamed at. One of the guys got fired... it was the closest I’ve ever been to being fired.” — Bobby ([38:15])

13. Revisiting Old Haunts: Golf Courses & Nostalgia ([39:01]–[39:54])

Panel discusses how revisiting childhood courses makes everything feel smaller—better to keep certain memories nostalgic.

14. Betting Segment: Parlays, Super Bowl Futures, and Betting Woes ([40:30]–[47:52])

Bobby and friends build an NFL parlay (Patriots, Bills, Rams) live on air.
The crew is down $5100 in their betting league for the season and strategizes damage control.
Bobby details his big-ticket Super Bowl futures (49ers & Bills) and muses over what to do if both teams reach the big game.
Quote: “[The] most money I’ve ever lost. 20, 25. Worst year for me.” — Bobby ([41:08])
Experience: “I was with you last Super Bowl; you were not a delight to be around.” — Kevin ([51:00])
- Bobby: “Let’s enjoy the Super Bowl this year, guys.” ([51:18])

15. Final NFL Playoff Talk & National Championship Lookahead ([47:52]–[53:16])

Panel gives thoughts on upcoming playoff matchups.
Eddie feels optimistic about Patriots’ chances against Houston due to weather and home-field advantage.
Discussions about the Bills’ odds and divisional games being “coin flips”.
Look ahead to college football’s national championship game.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments by Timestamp

On Betting Shady Games:
“I like to bet because I feel like they’re not controlled because no one’s watching them. Who cares? Just play a real game.”
— Kevin ([04:11])
On Reality of Upscale Dining:
“That beast cost me $650. I hate that beast.”
— Eddie ([33:39])
On Near Firing at the Golf Course:
“We started. It’s a straight stretch, too… And he sees us drag racing, and we all got screamed at. One of the guys got fired.”
— Bobby ([37:55])
On Sports Nostalgia:
“Anytime we go back to anything, though, it seems so small and not as majestic.”
— Bobby ([39:36])
On Gambling Losses:
“Oh, I’ve… this is the most money I’ve ever lost. 20, 25. Worst year for me.”
— Bobby ([41:08])

Timestamps for Important Segments

[01:41] Basketball Game-Fixing Scandal
[06:54] Fantasy Football Punishment on Southwest Airlines
[09:21] Jim Harbaugh to Giants; Coaching Debate
[11:27] John Elway, Eli Manning, Multi-sport Athlete Talk
[17:51] Best Athlete Seen in Person
[20:09] The Awkward Spurs Tunnel Experience
[25:23] LIV Golfers Returning to PGA
[28:21] Golf Simulators, Cold Weather Golfing
[30:02] $100,000 Whiskey Bottle Auction
[31:41] Eddie’s Expensive Disney Dinner with The Beast
[35:18] Bobby’s Wild Golf Course Job Stories
[40:30] Betting Segment: Parlays and Betting League Losses
[47:00] NFL Playoff Matchups and Future Bets
[52:30] National Championship Preview & Outro

Tone: Light-hearted, self-deprecating, with witty banter and the usual camaraderie among sports-obsessed friends. Their playful teasing and real-life stories make this episode both entertaining and relatable—even for listeners who didn’t catch the show live.

The Bobby Bones Show — 25W: Game Fixing Scandals, Wild Sports Experiences & Athlete Stories Air date: January 15, 2026

Episode Overview

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Basketball Game Fixing Scandals ([01:41]–[06:44])

Discussion: Federal prosecutors charge 20 men for conspiring to fix basketball games—in both China and U.S. college teams. The group debates how such scandals play out and the nature of betting on obscure games.
Teams Involved: DePaul, Nicholl State, Tulane, LaSalle, Fordham, Northwestern State, St. Louis, Buffalo, etc.—mainly low-visibility “G5” schools.
Root Cause: Less attention on these games makes them easier targets for manipulation.
Quote: “Unless you’re a diehard fan or a gambler, you’re not really watching those games.” — Bobby ([06:44])

2. Southwest Airlines Fantasy Football Punishment ([06:54]–[07:48])

Funny Moment: TikTok clip features a fantasy football loser forced to work as a Southwest Airlines flight attendant. The crew laughs about the creativity and the airline’s willingness to go along.

3. Apple Notifications & The U2 Album Drop ([08:01]–[09:21])

The group detours into tech, discussing Apple’s persistent notifications and recalling when U2’s album showed up on everyone’s iTunes without consent.
Memorable Quote: “Now if that was true… every time I get in my truck, it would just pop on Bluetooth.” — Eddie ([09:12])

4. Coach Harbaugh’s Move to the Giants; Special Teams Coaching ([09:21]–[11:27])

Jim Harbaugh is reportedly moving to the Giants. The panel is surprised he rose through special teams—rare for NFL head coaches.
Discussion: Most coaches are offensive or defensive specialists; Harbaugh’s path is unique.

5. Multi-Sport Athletes: Elway, Ainge, Murray & More ([11:27]–[17:07])

John Elway’s Story: Delving into his draft saga where he forced a trade away from the Colts, threatening to play baseball instead.
Danny Ainge: Celebrated as a three-sport All-American; played professional baseball and NBA basketball, now a prominent NBA exec.
Kyler Murray, Tom Brady: Recent examples of cross-sport draftees; discussion about how teams retain athlete rights.
Notable Quote: “Those guys that are just athletic.” — Bobby ([14:38])
Ainge’s Legacy: “He remains one of the few athletes to excel professionally in both baseball and basketball.” — Bobby ([16:53])

6. Who’s the Best Athlete You’ve Ever Seen Live? ([17:51]–[20:31])

Panel shares their experiences:
- Bobby saw Joel Embiid at a Knicks–Sixers game, even having Embiid fall into him courtside.
- Stories of being courtside, eating in VIP lounges, and accidentally hanging with celebrities (Ellen Pompeo, Meek Mill).
Bobby: “He was the longest guy ever... he fell into me.” ([19:08])

7. Weird Fan Experiences: Spurs Tunnel & Pacers Game ([20:09]–[22:27])

Bobby & Eddie recall the much-hyped “tunnel pass” at a Spurs game—only to end up giving high-fives with throngs of 9-year-olds.
Driving an Indy 500 car at a Pacers game adds another crazy memory.

8. Golf Stars Returning from LIV; PGA Policies ([25:23]–[28:21])

Discussion: PGA opens a one-time door for a few major winners (Koepka, Bryson, Cam Smith) to return from LIV Golf—with heavy financial penalties and forfeited equity in new programs.
Panel debates if these golfers missed the real competition and prestige of PGA events.

9. Personal Golf Stories & Home Simulators ([28:21]–[30:51])

Bobby explains why he donated his in-home golf simulator (wasn’t using it); everyone discusses their temperature limits for golfing outdoors.

10. The $100,000 Whiskey Bottle Auction ([30:02]–[31:17])

Sotheby’s is auctioning a rare whiskey collection, including $100,000 bottles.
Question: Would you ever actually drink a two-million-dollar collection?
Eddie’s take: “If I enjoy whiskey... I have to taste it.” ([31:17])

11. Eddie’s Costly Disney Dinner with ‘The Beast’ ([31:41]–[34:24])

Eddie vents about being “tricked” into a $700 dinner at Disney World, expecting dinner with the Beast (the character) but only getting a distant photo opportunity.
Humorous Complaint: “The Beast cost me $650. I hate that beast.” — Eddie ([33:39])
Pro tip: They share a hack—ordering groceries to their hotel to save on theme park food costs.

12. Childhood Work, Golf Course Misadventures & Nearly Getting Fired ([35:18]–[38:28])

Bobby reminisces about lunch memories from working maintenance and roofs as a kid. He narrowly avoided being fired after drag racing greens mowers at dawn.
Funny Story: “We all got screamed at. One of the guys got fired... it was the closest I’ve ever been to being fired.” — Bobby ([38:15])

13. Revisiting Old Haunts: Golf Courses & Nostalgia ([39:01]–[39:54])

Panel discusses how revisiting childhood courses makes everything feel smaller—better to keep certain memories nostalgic.

14. Betting Segment: Parlays, Super Bowl Futures, and Betting Woes ([40:30]–[47:52])

Bobby and friends build an NFL parlay (Patriots, Bills, Rams) live on air.
The crew is down $5100 in their betting league for the season and strategizes damage control.
Bobby details his big-ticket Super Bowl futures (49ers & Bills) and muses over what to do if both teams reach the big game.
Quote: “[The] most money I’ve ever lost. 20, 25. Worst year for me.” — Bobby ([41:08])
Experience: “I was with you last Super Bowl; you were not a delight to be around.” — Kevin ([51:00])
- Bobby: “Let’s enjoy the Super Bowl this year, guys.” ([51:18])

15. Final NFL Playoff Talk & National Championship Lookahead ([47:52]–[53:16])

Panel gives thoughts on upcoming playoff matchups.
Eddie feels optimistic about Patriots’ chances against Houston due to weather and home-field advantage.
Discussions about the Bills’ odds and divisional games being “coin flips”.
Look ahead to college football’s national championship game.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments by Timestamp

On Betting Shady Games:
“I like to bet because I feel like they’re not controlled because no one’s watching them. Who cares? Just play a real game.”
— Kevin ([04:11])
On Reality of Upscale Dining:
“That beast cost me $650. I hate that beast.”
— Eddie ([33:39])
On Near Firing at the Golf Course:
“We started. It’s a straight stretch, too… And he sees us drag racing, and we all got screamed at. One of the guys got fired.”
— Bobby ([37:55])
On Sports Nostalgia:
“Anytime we go back to anything, though, it seems so small and not as majestic.”
— Bobby ([39:36])
On Gambling Losses:
“Oh, I’ve… this is the most money I’ve ever lost. 20, 25. Worst year for me.”
— Bobby ([41:08])

Timestamps for Important Segments

[01:41] Basketball Game-Fixing Scandal
[06:54] Fantasy Football Punishment on Southwest Airlines
[09:21] Jim Harbaugh to Giants; Coaching Debate
[11:27] John Elway, Eli Manning, Multi-sport Athlete Talk
[17:51] Best Athlete Seen in Person
[20:09] The Awkward Spurs Tunnel Experience
[25:23] LIV Golfers Returning to PGA
[28:21] Golf Simulators, Cold Weather Golfing
[30:02] $100,000 Whiskey Bottle Auction
[31:41] Eddie’s Expensive Disney Dinner with The Beast
[35:18] Bobby’s Wild Golf Course Job Stories
[40:30] Betting Segment: Parlays and Betting League Losses
[47:00] NFL Playoff Matchups and Future Bets
[52:30] National Championship Preview & Outro

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Summary

Episode Overview

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Basketball Game Fixing Scandals ([01:41]–[06:44])

2. Southwest Airlines Fantasy Football Punishment ([06:54]–[07:48])

3. Apple Notifications & The U2 Album Drop ([08:01]–[09:21])

4. Coach Harbaugh’s Move to the Giants; Special Teams Coaching ([09:21]–[11:27])

5. Multi-Sport Athletes: Elway, Ainge, Murray & More ([11:27]–[17:07])

6. Who’s the Best Athlete You’ve Ever Seen Live? ([17:51]–[20:31])

7. Weird Fan Experiences: Spurs Tunnel & Pacers Game ([20:09]–[22:27])

8. Golf Stars Returning from LIV; PGA Policies ([25:23]–[28:21])

9. Personal Golf Stories & Home Simulators ([28:21]–[30:51])

10. The $100,000 Whiskey Bottle Auction ([30:02]–[31:17])

11. Eddie’s Costly Disney Dinner with ‘The Beast’ ([31:41]–[34:24])

12. Childhood Work, Golf Course Misadventures & Nearly Getting Fired ([35:18]–[38:28])

13. Revisiting Old Haunts: Golf Courses & Nostalgia ([39:01]–[39:54])

14. Betting Segment: Parlays, Super Bowl Futures, and Betting Woes ([40:30]–[47:52])

15. Final NFL Playoff Talk & National Championship Lookahead ([47:52]–[53:16])

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments by Timestamp

Timestamps for Important Segments

Summary

Episode Overview

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Basketball Game Fixing Scandals ([01:41]–[06:44])

2. Southwest Airlines Fantasy Football Punishment ([06:54]–[07:48])

3. Apple Notifications & The U2 Album Drop ([08:01]–[09:21])

4. Coach Harbaugh’s Move to the Giants; Special Teams Coaching ([09:21]–[11:27])

5. Multi-Sport Athletes: Elway, Ainge, Murray & More ([11:27]–[17:07])

6. Who’s the Best Athlete You’ve Ever Seen Live? ([17:51]–[20:31])

7. Weird Fan Experiences: Spurs Tunnel & Pacers Game ([20:09]–[22:27])

8. Golf Stars Returning from LIV; PGA Policies ([25:23]–[28:21])

9. Personal Golf Stories & Home Simulators ([28:21]–[30:51])

10. The $100,000 Whiskey Bottle Auction ([30:02]–[31:17])

11. Eddie’s Costly Disney Dinner with ‘The Beast’ ([31:41]–[34:24])

12. Childhood Work, Golf Course Misadventures & Nearly Getting Fired ([35:18]–[38:28])

13. Revisiting Old Haunts: Golf Courses & Nostalgia ([39:01]–[39:54])

14. Betting Segment: Parlays, Super Bowl Futures, and Betting Woes ([40:30]–[47:52])

15. Final NFL Playoff Talk & National Championship Lookahead ([47:52]–[53:16])

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments by Timestamp

Timestamps for Important Segments