The Bobby Bones Show – 25 Whistles

Episode: Eddie's Issue with His Kids Basketball Practice on Super Bowl Sunday + Bo Jackson Tells the Story of the Time He Ran a 4.1 40-yard Dash + It Was a Rough Week to be a Patriots Fan
Date: February 9, 2026
Host: Bobby Bones
Guests/Contributors: Eddie, Kevin, Julian Edelman, Bo Jackson, Nicoby Dean, Quentin Lake, Ryan Murphy

Episode Overview

This episode is a classic Super Bowl recap, filled with raw reactions to the big game, stories of personal investment and heartbreak, lighthearted moments about family and travel, plus candid athlete interviews. The major themes include disappointment for Patriots fans, Super Bowl Sunday chaos, incredible sports feats, men’s health advocacy, and what it means to be an athlete on the field—and in life.

Main Discussion Points & Insights

1. Super Bowl Reaction: Disappointment for Patriots Fans

• (02:30-13:00)
  • The crew opens with mixed feelings about the uninspiring Super Bowl. Kevin painfully admits it was a rough watch, especially with betting losses involved.
  • Bobby Bones: “Like, I bet $1500 on the Patriots to cover plus four and a half. ...I jumped back in for another $500...and then it was just like, I'm stopping.” (03:03)
  • General consensus: The Patriots lacked fight and creativity, and the offense struggled all game. The crew agrees the Seahawks were the better team, especially in the second half of the season.
  • Stat Highlights:
    • Seahawks: First-ever turnover-free postseason for a champion team.
    • Sam Darnold: First QB to win a Super Bowl after playing for 5+ teams; first USC QB to start a Super Bowl.

2. Humor and Side Stories from Super Bowl Weekend

• (13:02-15:12)
  • Discussion on Tom Brady’s recent behavior (“cheeseball” on social media); contrast made to Michael Jordan’s ‘cool’ due to less public presence.
  • Brief tangent on Super Bowl celebrity drama, including Cardi B’s $1.5M weekend, leading to tales of extravagant spending on jets and suites.
  • “The breakdown of her $1.5 million weekend. $725,000 for tickets for 100 friends and family. $250,000 for private jets...” — Bobby (11:30)
• (15:12-16:10)
  • Eddie vents about his kids’ sixth-grade basketball practice being scheduled DURING the Super Bowl.
  • Eddie: “That’s so tone deaf... It’s sixth-grade basketball.” (15:16)

3. Travel & Roommate Tales: San Francisco Super Bowl Trip

• (16:10-19:10)
  • The crew recounts the realities—and challenges—of sharing a hotel room: snoring, “white noise,” late-night farts, jetlag, venue food mishaps, and “dad hour” breakfast chats.
  • Eddie: “I didn’t know Eddie was such a big snorer... Did you notice the second night I slept with white noise on my phone?” (16:25–16:38)

4. Bo Jackson Interview: The Legend’s Stories & Men's Health Mission

• (19:32-30:01)
  • Bo Jackson shares his iconic 40-yard dash story, describing how he ran an electronically-timed 4.13 at 222 lbs.
    • “The first time I ran the 40, I ran 4.26. ...But the electronic time ...was 4.13.” — Bo Jackson (22:16)
  • Bo’s candor on aging, health issues, and launching "Bo Knows Men's Health" podcast to destigmatize men speaking about wellness, cancer, and routine screenings.
    • “It is taboo for men to talk about that. ...We men talk about ED? Oh, hell no.” — Bo Jackson (23:49)
    • Shares being a recent cancer survivor and urges men to seek care earlier.
    • “Don’t be selfish and cheat your family out of that... Don’t do that to your kids. You should want to be around.” — Bo Jackson (29:33)
  • Bo plans men’s health seminars, making testing more accessible.

5. Athlete Interviews: Insights on the Player Experience

a. Nicoby Dean (Philadelphia Eagles Linebacker)

• (33:30-41:13)
  • Talks about the transition from playing at Georgia to the NFL, and the difference in fan culture (“privilege to play in the cold”).
  • Nicoby: “Philly fans...we’ll take a bullet for you, but we’ll put you in front of one just as fast.” (34:52)
  • Discussion of passion in the SEC vs. NFL, favorite pregame mentality, and building his foundation, Kind Hearts for Life, focusing on youth.

b. Ryan Murphy (Olympic Swimmer, Team USA)

• (41:32-50:23)
  • Explains his rigorous training routine, the science of pool racing, anecdotes about swimming from Alcatraz (“hated it...so cold!” 47:34), and reveals what it’s really like to win and carry a gold medal.
  • Ryan Murphy: “In some cases... there’s a current in the pool... you’re going probably half a second faster one way.” (43:52)
  • Discusses motivation, training, and goals for upcoming Olympic competition.

c. Quentin Lake (Rams Defensive Back)

• (53:44-60:03)
  • Talks about the relief and pride of getting a contract extension, how his father mentored him, and the value of “APE: Attitude, Preparation, Effort.”
  • Insight: Players must pay for every jersey they swap or keep (“like $500–$1200 per jersey!” 59:08).
  • Praises teammate Matt Stafford for both leadership on the field and as a father.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Bo Jackson, on men’s health (24:10):
  “Every channel you turn on, the TV, your iPad, there’s an ED ad. Now we can sit there and read about it, think about it up here, but we don’t talk about it amongst men. ...I want to peel the layers off of that onion to make it comfortable for us to talk, because knowledge is powerful.”

• Bobby Bones, on gambling heartbreak (03:03):
  “Like, I bet $1,500 on the Patriots to cover plus four and a half...it was just like, I’m stopping.”

• Eddie, on parenting and football priorities (15:16): “That’s so tone deaf...It’s sixth-grade basketball. ...No, you’re not going to practice.”

• Nicoby Dean, on Philadelphia fans (34:52): “We’ll take a bullet for you, but we’ll put you in front of one just as fast.”

• Ryan Murphy, on swimming from Alcatraz (47:35): “I hated it. I actually hated that so much because... that water is like 50 (degrees) and you can’t see ... you’re getting hit with these waves...”

• Quentin Lake, on player pride and gratitude (54:19): “To have not only the security on the team to understand, like, they bought into you, that means so much. ...I’m really blessed and really thankful.”

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Super Bowl Reaction & Betting Losses: 02:30–13:00
• Side Stories & Super Bowl Weekend: 13:02–15:12
• Eddie’s Kids’ “Tone Deaf” Basketball Practice: 15:12–16:10
• Hotel Room Adventure (Farts & Snoring): 16:10–19:10
• Bo Jackson Interview (The 40-Yard Dash & Men’s Health): 19:32–30:01
• Nicoby Dean Interview: 33:30–41:13
• Ryan Murphy Interview (Olympic Swimming): 41:32–50:23
• Quentin Lake Interview (NFL Life & Gratitude): 53:44–60:03

Additional Topics & Lighter Moments

• Hotel breakfast “dad hour”—bonding over eggs and parenting.
• **Arguments over Tom Brady’s public persona vs. “old school” athlete mystique.
• **Favorite football uniforms and the cost of swapping jerseys.
• Quick takes on college basketball (Duke vs UNC) and inside jokes about team owners (Belichick, Kraft).

Takeaway

This episode delivers a perfect mix of hilarious hot takes, behind-the-scenes sports truth, and vital life advice from legends like Bo Jackson. Whether you’re a passionate fan or a casual listener, you’ll come away with laughs, new stats to impress your friends, and maybe even a nudge to call your doctor.

For more, follow @BobbyBoneSports on Instagram and check out the new “Bo Knows Men’s Health” podcast.