The Bobby Bones Show: Amy’s Boyfriend Doubles As “Coach,” TSITP Series Finale & Morgan Misses Cheese

Date: September 20, 2025
Host: Morgan (with Amy as main guest)
Podcast Network: Premiere Networks

Episode Overview

This engaging episode, hosted by Morgan with co-host Amy, delivers candid updates on life, family, and relationships, with charming detours into pop culture and lifestyle trends. The main themes include the evolving roles in blended families, Amy’s boyfriend acting as a coach, reflections on "The Summer I Turned Pretty" (TSITP) series finale, and personal growth journeys—plus a delightfully funny segment about missing cheese on a health cleanse.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Life & Family Updates: Amy’s Blended Family and Her Boyfriend’s Coaching

[03:05 – 15:58]

• Amy’s Life Lately: Amy shares a positive life update: She's doing well, her kids are thriving, and her boyfriend is playing a unique and valuable role as a coach to her son, Stevenson.

  • “Everybody's doing good. I was going to say great. And I was like, well, is everybody great? I don't know. I feel great though.” — Amy [03:13]

• Stevenson’s Running Success:
  Stevenson excels in cross-country, and Amy describes his growth as a runner, with her boyfriend (a former collegiate decathlete) providing strategic advice.

  • "He’s finishing two miles in like, 11 minutes and 15 seconds, and I’m not even done with one mile." — Amy [06:10]
  • Amy’s boyfriend shares tips rooted in athletic strategy and mindset, focusing on pacing and race psychology.

• The Value of a Supportive Partner:
  Amy reflects on how vital it is to have a partner who brings “coaching” to various facets of life—not just sports.

  • "He felt like he missed his calling to be a basketball coach." — Amy [05:54]
  • Amy’s gratitude for the “extra encouragement” her boyfriend brings to her family, especially through tough experiences, like his late wife's battle with cancer altering his priorities and health outlook.
  • "He started to really shift how he takes care of himself because... they learned a lot on her journey." — Amy [08:30]

• Supporting Each Other’s Children:
  Amy finds her place supporting her boyfriend’s kids mainly as an empathetic listener, especially regarding teen dating, even as she admits she can't coach them in their sports.

2. Navigating Blended Family Life & Dating with Kids

[12:02 – 16:13]

• Complexity of Blended Families:
  Amy and her boyfriend juggle two busy households. They’re not under the same roof, often feeling like their relationship is “long-distance” despite living in the same town.

  • “Right now it feels like we’re living two very separate lives... school is in full force and things are very busy.” — Amy [12:49]

• Parenting Logistics:
  Both spend nights shuttling kids to opposite ends of town. The challenge: finding time for each other.

  • “Dating with kids is just so much different...it feels like, even though we live in the same town-ish, like we’re dating long distance.” — Morgan & Amy [13:54]

• Lighthearted Relationship Moments:
  Amy recounts almost driving across town to surprise her boyfriend, only to lose steam due to ordinary parenting obligations.

• Discovering Each Other in the Day-to-Day:
  The couple’s dynamic is playfully illustrated through anecdotes about Amy’s boyfriend’s beard/appearance, poking fun at the “ships in the night” nature of modern-parent dating.

3. Segment: “The Summer I Turned Pretty” Series Finale Reactions

[20:31 – 29:58]

• Pop Culture Passion:
  Morgan and Amy dive into TSITP’s series end—no major spoilers, but plenty of feelings and critiques.

  • “I just want to cut [Conrad’s] hair...just like an inch off the bangs!” — Amy [22:48]
  • “[The finale] gave me a mix of so many emotions throughout...I was laying down on the couch watching it. Towards the end...my head is like engaged with what's happening on the TV screen. I'm like, what is going to happen right now?” — Morgan [26:28]

• Team Conrad vs. Team Jeremiah:
  Both discuss their shifting allegiances throughout the show (“Team Conrad” and “Team Jeremiah”) and laugh over details like Conrad’s hair and makeup.

  • “There's so many moments where I'm like, why am I watching this show? And then I'm like, nah, I'm obsessed.” — Morgan [25:08]

• Anticipation for the TSITP Movie:
  Excitement builds as Morgan reveals a movie continuation is coming, with speculation about the future narrative and whether the book author Jenny Han will write more.

• Recommendations for Similar Shows:

  • “My Life with the Walter Boys” (Netflix)
  • “The Buccaneers” (Apple TV+)
  • Both hosts reveal their love of escapist, feel-good dramas.

4. Trends & Light Banter: Fashion, Fall, and Gift Giving

[34:18 – 42:28]

• Amy’s Birthday Gift to Ray:
  Ray receives a Stevenson Ranch sweatshirt (brand designed by rapper Mike Stud), with commentary on fashion trends and rapid brand popularity.

• Seasonal Decor and Festivities:
  Discussion shifts to fall and Christmas decorating, with both hosts contemplating early Christmas setups for comfort amidst “the state of the world.”

• Relatable Height Talk:
  A candid chat about insecurities and genetic inheritance around height—a humorous contrast between Amy (“I always wanted to be 5'7”) and Morgan (the shortest in her family).

5. Personal Growth & Health: Morgan’s Detox Journey

[44:36 – 51:05]

• Morgan’s Health Update:
  Morgan shares her journey through a detox/cleanse, dietary restrictions, and the toll stress has taken on her body.

  • “I’m deep in my detox cleanse...really hard. But I feel good, I feel really healthy right now and I feel like it's working, but it’s always stuff that takes time.” — Morgan [44:52]

• Supportive Relationships:
  Her boyfriend’s willingness to join her on extended fasts and vegan meals illustrates the importance of support through lifestyle changes.

• The Struggle with Cheese:
  Absence of cheese is the hardest part for Morgan.

  • “Probably the worst part about all of it is that I can't eat cheese. I really miss cheese.” — Morgan [50:23]
  • "You gotta walk away. It's so hard. So do it for the nervous system." — Amy & Morgan [50:57]

• Lessons in Self-Care:
  Morgan reflects on how her health journey is teaching her coping tools not just for herself, but to share with others.

6. Final Reflections: Change, Resilience, and Growth

[51:07 – 51:31]

• Both hosts express gratitude for the progress and transformation they've experienced in the past year, including relationship changes and personal growth.
  • “I look back at both of our lives about a year from now and we were just having different conversations and you were learning to date. I was thinking I was never gonna date again.” — Morgan [51:14]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “He’s finishing two miles in like, 11 minutes and 15 seconds, and I’m not even done with one mile.” — Amy [06:10]
• “He felt like he missed his calling to be a basketball coach.” — Amy [05:54]
• “Dating with kids is just so much different...it feels like, even though we live in the same town-ish, like we’re dating long distance.” — Morgan & Amy [13:54]
• “I just want to cut [Conrad’s] hair...just like an inch off the bangs!” — Amy [22:48]
• “There's so many moments where I'm like, why am I watching this show? And then I'm like, nah, I'm obsessed.” — Morgan [25:08]
• “Probably the worst part about all of it is that I can't eat cheese. I really miss cheese.” — Morgan [50:23]
• “I look back at both of our lives about a year from now and we were just having different conversations and you were learning to date. I was thinking I was never gonna date again.” — Morgan [51:14]

Timestamps for Key Segments

| Segment | Start | |------------------------------------------------|-----------| | Amy’s family and boyfriend coaching | 03:05 | | Blended family logistics & dating with kids | 12:02 | | TSITP series finale discussion | 20:31 | | Fashion, gift-giving, and fall decor | 34:18 | | Morgan’s health cleanse and missing cheese | 44:36 | | Final reflections & personal growth | 51:07 |

Overall Tone & Style

Warm, relatable, and playful—Amy and Morgan chat candidly about everyday challenges, pop culture obsessions, and the joys and struggles of evolving relationships and personal health. The mix of heartfelt advice and comic banter makes the episode both supportive and highly entertaining.

For More:

• Amy on Instagram: @RadioAmy and the “Feeling Things” podcast
• The Bobby Bones Show on YouTube and social media