The Bobby Bones Show – Best 7 Segments This Week (August 23, 2025)
Podcast: The Bobby Bones Show
Host: Bobby Bones & Premiere Networks Team
Episode: Best 7 Segments From The Bobby Bones Show This Week
Date: August 23, 2025
Episode Overview
This special “best bits” episode delivers the top 7 most entertaining and talked-about moments from the Bobby Bones Show this week. With Morgan hosting, the crew brings lively debates, hilarious games, real-life dilemmas, and a marquee interview with Blake Shelton. Listeners get a mix of light-hearted fun, authentic behind-the-scenes stories, and debates everyone can relate to.
1. Drafting the Best “C” Song Titles
Segment Start: [03:26]
Premise:
The show team holds a song draft where everyone must pick songs starting with the letter “C.” The process is classic Bobby Bones Show chaos: rapid banter, memory lapses, and fierce musical opinions.
Key Moments & Picks:
- Lunchbox starts the draft after spinning the wheel lands on "C".
- Notable picks:
- Scuba Steve: “Chattahoochee” – “It’s a good one!” [04:31]
- Eddie: “Can’t Help Falling in Love” (Elvis) [04:44]
- Lunchbox: “Callin’ Baton Rouge” (Garth Brooks) [05:03]
- Amy: “Carrying Your Love with Me” (George Strait) [05:17]
- Bobby: “Country Girl (Shake It For Me)” (Luke Bryan) [05:31]
- Raymundo: “Country Grammar” (Nelly), setting off a debate if it’s with a ‘C’ [05:49]
- California sweep: “California Love” (Tupac), “California Dreamin’”, “California Girls”
- Scuba Steve: “Cupid Shuffle”, “Country Roads” (later corrected to “Take Me Home, Country Roads” – lots of joking about song title accuracy) [07:24, 07:44]
- Amy: “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” (Elton John) [08:57]
- Eddie: “Cha Cha Slide” [07:57]
- Lunchbox: “Coal Miner’s Daughter” (Loretta Lynn) [08:38]
Memorable Quotes:
- “You’re at a wedding, they play this — everybody do the Cupid Shuffle!” – Scuba Steve [07:24]
- “That poop hurts you because you had a great list.” – Lunchbox (roasting misnamed song picks) [11:23]
- “Is this one ‘Crazy in Love’?” – Scuba Steve [11:01]
- “It’s hard for me to do it. I’m running out of the rails on a crazy train.” – Lunchbox & Eddie singing [11:38]
Insight:
Banter over strict rules (“real title or bust!”), what makes a great “C” song—and the pure mayhem of trying to outsmart each other. Fans enjoy playful jabs and nostalgic music picks.
2. What’s a “Rich Life”?
Segment Start: [12:12]
Premise:
After seeing a viral TikTok about living a “rich life,” the cast shares their own three personal indicators of “richness.” Surprising contrasts between aspirations, sentimentality, and practicality.
Everyone’s “Rich Life” Picks:
- Morgan:
- “Lots of animals.”
- “Ability to travel.”
- “People who love me.” [13:10]
- Lunchbox:
- “Money. Lots of money.”
- “Popularity.”
- “Access.” [13:46]
- Eddie:
- “Good friends and family.”
- “Health.”
- “Contentment.”
- “Be happy with where your life is at that moment.” [14:43]
- Bobby:
- “Sleeping through the night.”
- “Auto-paying bills without worry.”
- “Arkansas wins.” (refers to Arkansas sports teams) [15:49]
Memorable Exchanges:
- “Auto-paying bills without worry... was one of the moments in my life where I was like, I made it.” – Bobby [16:13]
- “Contentment... That’s rich life, man.” – Eddie [14:43]
- “If Arkansas football sucks, I suck.” – Bobby [17:03]
Insight:
Listeners glimpse both humility and humor as the crew reveals what truly feels “rich” to them—everything from emotional fulfillment to sports victories, and the satisfaction of extra batteries at home.
3. Amy’s Return: Why She’s Been Out Sick
Segment Start: [21:23]
Premise:
Amy, absent most of the week, calls in to describe her health issues and how she’s coping. The segment blends vulnerability, honesty, and the cast’s trademark comedy.
Discussion Highlights:
- Amy reveals:
- She switched body wash and got a yeast infection [22:12]
- Is fighting “a viral, typical flu situation (not COVID)” [22:33]
- Has anti-nausea meds, tried an IV, and even a suppository [23:41]
- Triggers a tangent about a bad smell in the station bathroom—was it Amy or the plumbing? [24:26]
- Crowning moment: Amy, mid-sickness, watched a wrestling docuseries as a “punishment” and admits she enjoyed it.
- “I kind of want to go to WrestleMania.” – Amy [27:06]
- Recaps an emotional scene: “When they bought Cody’s dad’s Rolex back... Oh, that... I did cry watching it.” [27:13]
- The crew jokes she sounds “like she’s dying” but is “still listening to the show at home” [24:00, 25:54]
Insight:
A blend of gross-out health comedy and genuine warmth as Amy shares her misery—plus a whiplash revelation that even the least likely wrestling fan can get hooked.
4. Morgan’s “UFO Sighting” & the Mystery of Lunchbox’s New Friend
Segment Start: [29:34]
A. Morgan’s UFO Story
Story:
Morgan claims to have seen and filmed a UFO at Disney’s Epcot.
- “This bright thing, like, shoot into the sky... Just a blinding light.” [30:11]
- Multiple witnesses, object “blips off” quickly, not a drone or satellite. [30:23]
- Video scrutinized by the team; they remain skeptical, likening the light to “a lantern” or “inspection drone.” [33:06]
- “If you had it shooting off, I think we’d be more prone to believe you.” – Lunchbox [31:23]
Memorable:
- “If anyone were to believe her, it’d be you.” – Eddie, to Lunchbox [31:33]
- “You sound nuts, a little wacko.” – Lunchbox [34:43]
B. Lunchbox & Tim: Conspiracy?
Morgan spots “hairy knees” in a vacation photo Lunchbox submits, launching a hilarious interrogation:
- “So it’s not your wife... Who’s Tim?” [35:20]
- Lunchbox insists Tim’s just a fellow traveler he met hiking, who snapped the pic, but the team zeroes in on the odd details and strange denials.
- “What’s more believable, the UFO or Tim?” – Eddie [36:22]
Insight:
Perfect mix of playful skepticism and comedic conspiracy as everyone probes each other’s stories and motives.
5. NFL Team Presentation: Why Bobby Should Be a Broncos Fan
Segment Start: [41:59]
Premise:
Bobby’s quest to finally adopt an NFL team comes down to the Broncos or Panthers. Abby, a diehard Denver fan, presents a PowerPoint pitch.
Presentation Highlights:
- Legacy:
- Founded in 1960; 3 Super Bowl wins (’97, ’98, 2015). [43:11]
- Legendary Players:
- John Elway, Peyton Manning, Terrell Davis, Von Miller.
- “Don’t you want a team that has legendary players?” – Abby [44:08]
- Fan Culture:
- “Sold out home games since 1970... over 50 years!” [45:03]
- Stadium & Setting:
- “Mile High Advantage” (altitude) & scenic sunset photo. [45:51]
- Panthers Comparison:
- Broncos dominate the matchup, including Super Bowl 50 [47:47]
- Mascot:
- “A really cool mascot” — “Let’s ride.” [49:57]
- Bobby’s Reaction:
- Entertained but “still undecided,” jabs the data-driven but low-passion slideshow.
- “You didn’t really hit the passion button, but it had a lot of data.” – Lunchbox [50:28]
Insight:
Showcases Abby’s earnest fandom and Bobby’s analytical indecision, while the team heckles each mishap in the pitch.
6. Blake Shelton Interview: Music, Vegas, and Real Life
Segment Start: [51:36]
Guest: Blake Shelton
Interview Highlights:
- On Tour/Residency:
- “By the end of the night, I literally recognize people in the audience... It’s more of an intimate performance.” [53:12]
- Talks about the economics and appeal of a Vegas gig [55:07]
- New TV Show:
- Road competition series with Taylor Sheridan; aspiring artists try to impress real crowds before big acts like Keith Urban [56:19]
- Personal Side:
- “I was just mowing, believe it or not... Getting ready for fall.” [59:27]
- No skincare routine: “I probably should at my age, but I don’t.” [60:01]
- Shampoo of choice: “Whatever is available... I love that tingly feeling, like Selsun Blue.” [60:20]
- “It tingles. The tingle is hard.” [61:11]
- Likes the smell of gas: “It makes me feel like I did something that day, you know?” [61:14]
- On Hit Songs, Regret, & Success:
- Most pivotal: “Austin” [61:39]
- The song he flinched at but was wrong: “Who Are You When I’m Not Looking” [62:34]
- He almost recorded “I Wanna Talk About Me,” but group testing failed it; Toby Keith made it a smash [62:57]
- “Those focus groups really nailed it!” [63:57]
Memorable Banter:
- “Get you some Selsun Blue. Trust me, it feels good. The tingle is hard.” – Blake Shelton [65:31]
- “No skincare routine. I don’t even wash my face.” – Lunchbox [65:28]
Insight:
Blake’s interview is classic: equal parts celebrity, down-home humor, and relatable normalcy (like debates over shampoo).
7. Should Grandparents Be Paid to Babysit?
Segment Start: [69:19]
Premise:
Lunchbox recounts drama after he and his wife leave their kids with her parents for vacation. Afterward, his wife suggests paying her parents $500—but Lunchbox resists.
Debate Highlights:
- Lunchbox:
- “Isn’t that called being a grandparent? The payment is they got to see their grandkids!” [70:21]
- Wife’s Perspective:
- “That’s a lot of work—they deserve payment.”
- $500 suggested (“that’s not even $100 a day”) [74:42]
- Team Reaction:
- Eddie: “If your wife wants to pay, let her use her bank account. For grandparents, it's a gift.” [72:53]
- Morgan: “Do something kind—maybe not $500, but at least a gesture.” [73:36]
- Bobby: “If you want them to ever do this again, you may have to pay or give a gesture. It’s not about the past, it’s about future willingness.” [75:01]
Memorable:
- “Payment enough: he got sick from the kids!” — Lunchbox [72:06]
- “Tea from England counts, right?” — Scuba Steve [74:15]
- “If it's not going to cause you to miss the water bill, pay them.” — Bobby [76:04]
Insight:
Debate gets heated but relatable, tackling the blurry lines between family duty and compensation, with solutions ranging from cash to thoughtful gifts.
Notable Quotes Recap (with Timestamps)
- “You’re at a wedding, they play this — everybody do the Cupid Shuffle!” – Scuba Steve [07:24]
- “Be happy with where your life is at that moment. That’s rich life, man.” – Eddie [14:43]
- “I kind of want to go to WrestleMania.” – Amy [27:06]
- “What’s more believable, the UFO or Tim?” – Eddie [36:22]
- “Sold out home games since 1970… over 50 years!” – Abby [45:03]
- “I love that tingly feeling—like Selsun Blue… The tingle is hard.” – Blake Shelton [61:11]
- “Isn’t that called being a grandparent?” – Lunchbox [70:21]
- “If it’s not going to cause you to miss the water bill, pay them.” – Bobby Bones [76:04]
Summary
This week’s Bobby Bones Best Bits episode delivers everything longtime listeners love: candid, funny team debates; wild, relatable listener dilemmas; and a celebrity interview that peels back the curtain with charm and humor. From song drafts and defining “richness,” to family squabbles over babysitting fees and earnest sports analyses, the tone is playful, honest, and sometimes mischievous—reminding everyone why mornings are better with Bobby Bones and his crew.
For full replay and even deeper cuts, check out the daily show and additional “Best Bits” parts!