The Bobby Bones Show: Abby’s Broncos Game Experience & Morgan’s Ice Storm Chronicles

Date: January 31, 2026
Host: Morgan (Web Girl Morgan)
Guest: Abby (Abby Lee Anderson)

Episode Overview

This episode features a lighthearted and candid behind-the-scenes recap as Morgan and Abby share their contrasting adventures from the past week: Abby’s trip to Denver for a Broncos game in freezing weather and Morgan’s dramatic experience surviving Nashville’s Winter Storm Fern and a days-long power outage. The episode is filled with personal stories, practical tips for cold weather survival, and reflections on community support in challenging times.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Intro & Winter Storm Fern Aftermath

• [01:05] Morgan and Abby open in good spirits, thankful to be warm and safe after “Winter Storm Fern” hit much of the country.
• [01:33] Fun trivia: Fern is Morgan’s great-grandmother’s name, leading to some playful banter about “Grandma Fern” causing havoc.

2. Abby’s Broncos Game Adventure in Denver

• [01:56] Abby recounts leaving Nashville just in time to avoid the worst part of the storm, heading to Denver:
  • Arrival Friday, sightseeing at Red Rocks, visiting Larimer Square (with Broncos jerseys and a block party), and catching a Corey Kent show at the iconic Grizzly Rose venue.
• [03:31] On Grizzly Rose:
  • “They have like a saloon looking bar inside. They have pool, a mechanical bull, and a dance floor. People were two-stepping. It was awesome. I was like, we need that in Nashville.” (Abby, 05:15)
  • Abby’s friend got married at the Grizzly Rose; Corey Kent was awarded a silver buckle for selling out the show.
• [06:13] Game day preparations: Layering clothes, prepping for extreme cold, and attending a high-end $200 tailgate with unlimited food, drinks, and NFL alumni.
  • Abby: “If I was a Broncos fan living in Denver, I would pay for that because it was really cool.” (06:40)
• [07:27] The “glamping” version of tailgating versus typical parking lot tailgating.
• [08:15] Cold weather hacks:
  • Ski suit (that matched Broncos colors)
  • Attempted the “aluminum foil in socks” trick (didn’t work, foil shredded by halftime)
  • Electric and disposable hand warmers
  • Standing on cardboard for insulation:
    “We took in a cardboard box like folded up and we stood on it and our feet were fine the whole time...” (10:20)
  • Discussed the dangers of cayenne pepper in socks (per defeated ChatGPT advice!)
• [12:05] The stadium experience:
  • Seating: “10th row…on the end zone side.”
  • Wild weather swings: Sunny first half, snow globe conditions in the second.
  • “I was just trying to take it all in. Cause I was like this. I'm never gonna have these seats again... and then it went downhill.” (12:05)
  • Praise for positive, friendly fan vibes despite the disappointing Broncos loss.
  • Dramatic post-game rush: rushing to the hotel, quick pack, barely making a delayed flight back to Nashville.

3. Nashville’s Ice Storm: Morgan’s Survival Story

• [20:46] Morgan details prepping for the storm:
  • Batteries, chili, sledding at Capitol Hill (“Every snow day, you will find me there… there’s always a DJ there at the bottom of the hill. It’s such a vibe.”, 22:07)
• [22:53] Power outage at 6:30am Sunday; anxiety rises as she realizes it’s not a normal fix.
• [24:05] Staying safe:
  • No fireplace or generator; concern about carbon monoxide risks with gas appliances.
  • Frantic hotel search: Found an extended-stay hotel that allowed both dog (Remy) and cat (Hazel).
  • “Dog party” atmosphere with many displaced pet owners.
  • Ingenious “nature’s refrigerator”: Putting fridge contents on the apartment deck to keep them cold (26:02).
• [26:45] The escalating crisis:
  • Only preparing for a one-night stay, ending up extending one day at a time due to ongoing outage.
  • “There was no glimmer of hope… nobody had even been in our neighborhood.” (27:36)
  • Neighborhood’s “Gossip Girl” group chat: Updates on linemen arrivals and power restoration.
• [29:01] Added stress of a sick cat (Hazel), ER vet visit during black ice conditions, and finding a pet-friendly temporary place thanks to a generous listener.
• [31:44] Relief and gratitude:
  • Power restored just as Morgan and her fiancé were set to move again.
  • Returned home to a 35-degree house; several more hours for proper heat restoration.
  • “We have so much to be grateful for—the fact that we were able, one, to keep the girl [Hazel] safe, and two, that we got to come back home.” (33:04)
• [34:08] Empathy for neighbors and the vulnerable; offers of warm meals; community support.
• [36:31] Abby’s own water line scare: water pressure restoration, issues with freezing by the meter, lessons in home maintenance.

4. Reflections on Community and Preparedness

• Both lament not being taught vital homeownership skills:
  “Why didn’t anybody teach us this crap?... Why do we have to utilize social media and word of mouth to understand these things?” (38:00)
• The importance of neighborly check-ins, especially for the elderly and vulnerable.

5. Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

| Timestamp | Quote | Speaker | |-----------|-------|---------| | 05:15 | “They have like a saloon looking bar inside. They have pool, a mechanical bull, and a dance floor. People were two-stepping. It was awesome. I was like, we need that in Nashville.” | Abby | | 10:20 | “We took in a cardboard box like folded up, and we stood on it and our feet were fine the whole time.” | Abby | | 12:05 | “I was just trying to take it all in. Cause I was like this. I'm never gonna have these seats again...” | Abby | | 22:07 | “Every snow day, you will find me there... there’s always a DJ there at the bottom of the hill. It’s such a vibe.” | Morgan | | 26:36 | “There was no glimmer of hope…nobody had even been in our neighborhood.” | Morgan | | 33:04 | “We have so much to be grateful for—the fact that we were able, one, to keep the girl [Hazel] safe, and two, that we got to come back home.” | Morgan | | 38:00 | “Why didn’t anybody teach us this crap?... Why do we have to utilize social media and word of mouth to understand these things?” | Morgan |

6. Practical Cold Weather Survival Tips

• Multiple layers of clothing (at least 3 for Abby!)
• Ski suits for insulation and style
• Hand and foot warmers (both disposable and electric)
• Standing on cardboard to insulate from freezing concrete
• Foil in socks (not recommended—foil shredded and didn’t help much)
• Don’t try cayenne pepper in socks (potential for burns/blisters)
• Keep groceries cold outside if fridge/power is down
• Check on pets and have an evacuation plan for them
  • “You can’t warm a cat…you can’t put clothes on a cat.” (Morgan, 31:09)

7. Community, Generosity, and Hope

• Listeners and neighbors offered help and shelter.
• Morgan highlights the vital importance of community during disaster and encourages supporting small local businesses and staying connected with neighbors.
• Abby stresses continued empathy and connection, beyond just the time of crisis.

8. Fun End Segment — “I May Not Know Everything, But I Know…”

• • “I may not know everything, but I know how to cook in a stainless steel pan.” (Years learning the technique!)
• • “I may not know everything, but I know how to survive in a blizzard.” (Her Broncos game hacks: layers, warmers, and the now-famous cardboard trick.)

Structure & Timestamps for Key Segments

• [01:05 – 06:05] – Welcoming banter, weather impact, Abby’s Denver trip background
• [06:07 – 18:42] – Broncos game experience: tailgating, cold weather preparations, stadium tales
• [20:46 – 33:51] – Morgan’s Nashville ice storm/cold snap: hotel shuffles, pet drama, eventual relief
• [36:31 – 42:40] – Water issues, home maintenance challenges, lack of “adulting” education
• [42:52 – End] – Fun “may not know everything” segment, wrap-ups, and future hope

Final Thoughts

The episode provides an honest, humorous, and practical look at two very different but equally challenging winter experiences. Listeners who missed it can catch up on memorable stadium stories, extreme weather survival tips, and heartfelt reflections about community, gratitude, and resilience. The tone is casual, candid, and supportive—full of empathy and some well-earned laughs about learning the hard way.

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• Abby (@AbbyLeeAnderson)
• Morgan (@WebGirlMorgan)
• Morgan's Podcast: "Take This Personally"

Closing Advisory:
Stay warm, stay safe, check on your neighbors, and celebrate the little victories—like learning to cook with stainless steel or surviving a snowstorm at a Broncos game!