The Bobby Bones Show – Episode Summary
Episode Title: Amy Has Never Been Good At “Themes” & Morgan’s A Bad Cat Mom
Date: November 1, 2025
Host: Morgan (Co-hosting, with Amy as guest)
Podcast: The Bobby Bones Show – Best Bits of the Week (Part 1)
Overview
This episode is a fun, candid conversation between Morgan and Amy, two regulars from The Bobby Bones Show. They discuss their approaches (and struggles) with holiday traditions, Halloween costumes, fall activities, and the quirks of being pet parents. The episode also dives into Amy's relationship growth, navigating co-parenting, and her honest take on internet product recommendations.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Early Holiday Decorating & Christmas Spirit
Timestamps: 02:43–08:46
- Morgan confesses she's already decorated for Christmas—before Halloween even ended! Amy plans to decorate soon, admitting she loves keeping the holidays going as long as possible.
- Discussion about the ongoing debate: Is it okay to decorate before Thanksgiving? Both agree Thanksgiving décor isn’t a big thing for them.
- They reminisce on favorite Christmas movies and what marks the start of the holiday season for each of them.
Notable Quotes:
- Morgan: "I keep Christmas as long as I possibly can. I just love the lights. The lights make me feel so homey and cozy and happy." (03:46)
- Amy: "I'm just honestly ready for the movies. I want all the Hallmark, Netflix—whenever they're putting them out." (04:58)
- Amy: “Elf. And While You Were Sleeping. While You Were Sleeping… probably just personal to my family, but my mom loved that movie.” (06:25)
2. Holiday Movie Rituals & Traditions
Timestamps: 06:17–09:07
- Both share which movies mean "Christmas" to them. Amy loves “Elf” and has a sentimental connection to “While You Were Sleeping” (which reminds her of her late mom).
- Morgan’s tradition is watching Jim Carrey’s The Grinch (live-action version), which Amy admits she’s never seen.
Notable Exchange:
- Morgan: "You have to watch [Jim Carrey’s Grinch] at some point this holiday season." (08:46)
- Amy: "Deal. And you have to watch While You Were Sleeping." (08:54)
3. Fall Activities: Pumpkin Carving, Parties, and Halloween Costumes
Timestamps: 09:07–15:27
- Amy says her main fall activity was carving pumpkins with her kids, but she just bought them at the store—never from a pumpkin patch.
- Morgan, reminiscing, shares how she roasted pumpkin seeds with various seasonings as a family tradition—Amy admits she just tossed hers.
- Both admit they didn't dress up for Halloween this year and discuss how some people put huge effort into costumes while others (like Amy) struggle with “theme” events.
Notable Quotes:
- Amy: “I've never been into it, and I don't know why... Like, even in college... I've thought about it ever since, like, high school, college... what's wrong with me?” (12:11)
- Morgan: “I think that one just really doesn't spark a thing for you. So instead it becomes more of a chore, and then you don't want." (13:05)
4. Co-Parenting, Hosting Teen Parties & Parental Rules
Timestamps: 15:40–24:16
- Amy shares the experience of helping her boyfriend host a teenage Halloween party. She details their strict rules (no backpacks to prevent sneaking in alcohol, party outdoors only) and how they found a balance between supervision and giving teens independence.
- They reflect on how party culture has changed from their high school days, especially with technology (Life360, Ring cams) making supervision easier and pranks harder.
Notable Quotes:
- Amy: "We laid down all the rules and then also we weren't just, like, letting them be... We'd pop out there every once in a while... but you're kind of walking around making sure that like there's no kids like hidden in the bushes or something." (21:47)
- Amy on today's changes: "We didn't have the cameras back then... now you can always know where your kids are..." (24:38)
5. High School Pranks & Changing Times
Timestamps: 24:16–28:04
- They swap stories about high school “pranks” like TP-ing houses, forking yards, putting a porta-potty in a lawn, and more.
- Both acknowledge how technological advances (such as security cameras) have made mischief trickier today.
Memorable Moments:
- Amy: "My yard got forked once. And then also, some of my friends in my neighborhood put a porta-potty in my yard once." (26:31)
- Morgan: "My dad, like, ran after him in his whitey tighties..." (27:29) — describing a hilarious incident when her high school boyfriend drove through the yard.
6. Morgan’s “Bad Cat Mom” Moment & Pet Talk
Timestamps: 28:17–33:34
- Morgan shares a guilty story of accidentally leaving her cat, Hazel, outside in the cold.
- Amy updates on “Maggie’s diet”—her cat’s weight loss struggle. She’s considering using an automatic feeder and attempts to get Maggie to exercise more, even mulling over leash walks.
- Pet quirks: Amy loves her cat’s nighttime cuddles but wishes she’d be more affectionate during the day.
Notable Quotes:
- Amy (about Maggie): “She doesn’t like it at all. She meows all the time. She’s hungry, so I don’t really know what we’re gonna do.” (29:56)
- Morgan: “Getting a cat to lose weight is one of the hardest things. Like, you’re better off trying to make sure they don’t gain the weight ever than trying to get it off.” (32:03)
7. Relationship Growth & Self-Reflection: Amy’s Journey
Timestamps: 36:45–43:08
- Amy opens up about what she’s learned after a year of officially dating her boyfriend.
- She’s become aware of her defensiveness and is working on it, with her partner gently calling attention to it in supportive ways.
- She discusses the feeling of being in a calm, healthy, secure relationship and the resulting sense of emotional safety for personal growth.
- Co-parenting with her ex-husband “Ben” is in a good place, which supports parenting stability.
- Amy feels the support system from her relationship and co-parenting helps her weather parenting challenges.
Notable Quotes:
- Amy: “I've learned how defensive I get. So I'm really, really, really working on that... Because it's not just with him, but he's sort of brought it to light.” (37:20)
- Amy: “My overall nervous system is in a different place... even if there's a defensive thing, I do move off of it faster or nothing escalates... this is a healthy, mature relationship.” (38:40)
- Morgan: "There are certain times in my life... there was no foundation... everything feels like Mount Everest. And it could be a... you stub your toe, and it feels like it is—the entire world is ending." (43:20)
8. Random Rec: The Truth Behind Viral “Clip-In Bangs”
Timestamps: 44:12–47:46
- Amy addresses listener requests to link the “clip-in bangs” she wore recently, but refuses—explaining they didn’t look right and she won’t recommend something she wouldn’t use herself.
- Both agree that trying fake bangs can be a helpful way to experiment before committing to a haircut for real.
- Morgan encourages Amy: “It’s hair. It grows back.”
Notable Quotes:
- Amy: “I'm not going to link something unless I really like it or it works. And this is something that I bought and I would not link because I don't want to steer y’all wrong.” (44:25)
Memorable Quotes & Moments (with Timestamps)
- “I just love the lights. The lights make me feel so homey and cozy and happy.” — Morgan (03:46)
- “I've never been into it... What's wrong with me?” — Amy on costumes (12:11)
- “Getting a cat to lose weight is one of the hardest things…you’re better off trying to make sure they don’t gain.” — Morgan (32:03)
- “My overall nervous system is in a different place... this is a healthy, mature relationship.” — Amy (38:40)
Important Segment Timestamps
- Holiday décor & movies: 02:43–08:46
- Activity recap (fall, Halloween): 09:07–15:27
- Teen party/parenting talk: 15:40–24:16
- High school pranks: 24:16–28:04
- Cat stories & Maggie’s update: 28:17–33:34
- Amy on relationships & personal growth: 36:45–43:08
- Clip-in bangs & honest recommendations: 44:12–47:46
Overall Tone
Warm, self-deprecating, honest, and supportive. The conversation feels like two friends catching up—with relatability for anyone juggling family, holidays, pets, and personal growth.
Final Notes
Listeners will appreciate the genuine, practical takes on parenting, partnerships, pet ownership, and the value of keeping the holidays stress-free and joyful—even if themed costumes aren’t your thing!