The Bobby Bones Show: Big Holiday Plans for Lunchbox & Morgan and Kids Say The Craziest Things

Date: November 29, 2025
Host: Bobby Bones Show's Morgan and Lunchbox
Podcast Network: Premiere Networks

Episode Overview

This lighthearted episode explores family dynamics around the holidays as Morgan and Lunchbox swap stories about navigating Thanksgiving with extended families, setting traditions, and juggling visits. They delve into the funny and surprising things kids say, time-tested parental patience, and the quirks of marriage and relationships. The tone is casual, unfiltered, and full of witty anecdotes.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Thanksgiving and Holiday Family Time

• Lunchbox’s Thanksgiving in North Carolina:

  • He describes a rare trip to North Carolina to visit his wife’s family, noting the logistical dance of alternating holidays between his family and hers.
  • (03:10) “We went to North Carolina... wife’s aunt lives there, she was a professor at East Carolina University.”
  • Family visits usually alternate: Thanksgiving with one family, Christmas with another.
  • Recounts a hectic first year of marriage attempting to see both families, taking flights and the “Megabus” between Houston and Austin—ultimately too exhausting, so now they don’t try to combine both families in one holiday.

• Morgan’s Family Gathering:

  • Morgan’s house is full, hosting both her and her boyfriend’s families—“big party going on.”
  • Discusses the joy and chaos of having everyone under one roof, managing babies and visiting pets, and the challenge of finding time for everyone.

• On Spending Time with Both Families:

  • Lunchbox admits their families have never shared a big holiday because of personality clashes between the in-laws—his dad is laid-back, his father-in-law is more structured.
  • (06:09) “My dad’s putting kids on the roof hanging Christmas lights... I think it would drive my father-in-law crazy.”
  • They value giving kids traditions but also enjoy hosting at their own home so their kids can wake up there on Christmas morning.

2. Traveling, Traditions, and Megabus Adventures

• The Infamous Megabus Journey:

  • Lunchbox details the “sketchy” but memorable Houston-to-Austin Megabus stories, including being dropped off in alleys and picked up by parents at dawn.
  • (08:47) “$15 a piece... it’s called the Megabus... goes Houston, Austin, Dallas... like a triangle.”
  • Both agree rental cars might have been easier, but Megabus is economical if you can sleep through it.

• Holiday Traditions:

  • Morgan discusses the pull between making “memories at home” versus the excitement of being at grandparents’ for the holidays.
  • Lunchbox notes, “Santa travels—all around the world,” so location can vary.

3. Funny Things Kids Say

• Kids’ Brutally Honest & Hilarious Observations:

  • Morgan shares about a journalism class she spoke to, where a high schooler bluntly asked if she was a "fake blonde."
  • Both recall the TV show “Kids Say The Darndest Things” as apt for these stories.

• Lunchbox’s Children:

  • (22:18) “My middle child… we read about an old, rickety bridge. He goes, ‘Dad, you’re like that bridge—you’re old and rickety and about to fall apart.’”
  • (23:12) “The oldest asked, ‘Dad, did you ever see a dinosaur?’”—he reflects on how kids have no filter about age.

• Telephone Game & School Storytelling:

  • The “telephone effect” among children is highlighted through a book fair story:
    • His son came home claiming a classmate had "$1,000" for the book fair, another said "$100”—neither remotely accurate.
  • Scholastic Book Fair memories, with Morgan and Lunchbox debating the “Pizza Hut Book It! Program” (read books, win free pizza).
  • (27:02) On giving his sons $20 for the fair: “He bought a book, came back with $15.42. I said, ‘why didn’t you buy more?’ He goes, ‘you just said buy a book, so I bought one book.’” (His son is a rule-follower).

4. Parenting Patience & Old-School Family Activities

• Testing Parental Patience:

  • Book fairs and fishing with kids test adult fortitude and multitasking.
  • (29:33) “If you ever want to learn if someone is going to be patient, take them fishing with kids.”
  • Both hosts praise their own parents’ patience and compare it to their own (lesser) reserves.

• Modern vs. Old-School Parenting:

  • Morgan wonders if constant busyness and screens today make patience harder for her generation.
  • Lunchbox admits his patience “has always been bad”; he struggles when his wife “lollygags” in the morning and prefers getting up and going right away.

5. Marriage Dynamics: How Different is Too Different?

• Lunchbox & His Wife: Differences and Similarities

  • Reflects on their many differences: vacation styles, hobbies (sports, movies, walking, relaxing).
    • (38:03) “In what ways are you and your wife similar? ... I have no idea.”
    • They compromise a lot; she likes relaxing on the beach and quiet mornings, he likes to be constantly active.
    • (42:02) Food is their main shared passion—both are now foodies thanks to influence from friends and each other.

• On Growing Together:

  • Realization that as you build a family, life revolves more around kids than old shared hobbies.
  • Favorite date now is usually just dinner—a testament to the demands of parenthood.

• Notable Quotes:

  • (34:19) “I do have to work on patience. I do... it’s so hard.”
  • (44:11) Lunchbox: “I want to dig deeper than that.” Morgan: “Next time you’re on the show, talk to your wife about it—what ARE you guys similar about?”

6. Gift Ideas and Real Talk on ‘Guy Gifts’

• Debate: Is a Portable TV a Good Gift for Men Doing Outdoor Projects?
  • Morgan floats the idea (a speaker with a screen for watching sports outside).
  • Lunchbox gives practical advice: most guys just use audio; it’s more about function than flashy new gadgets.
  • (48:19) “If you’re working on something, you can’t really watch the TV... you listen to it.”
  • Ultimately, they agree cool Amazon products aren’t always what guys need.

7. Listener Interaction and Shout-outs

• Anniversary Shout-out:
  • Special shout-out to listeners Nicole & Jeremy (“two of a kind”), thanking them for supporting the show and wishing them a happy anniversary.
  • (50:38) “Happy one year anniversary, you guys. Obviously, they’re so cute... Nicole and Jeremy, shout out. Investigative reporting!”
  • A little fun as they fumble through Instagram handles.

Memorable Moments & Notable Quotes

• (09:47) Morgan, laughing: “All of that sounds a lot— a bit sketchy.”
• (22:18) Lunchbox: “Dad, you’re like that bridge. You’re old and rickety and about to fall apart.”
• (23:12) Lunchbox: “Dad, did you ever see a dinosaur?”
• (27:18) “He came back with $15.42. I was like, ‘bud, why didn’t you buy more?’—‘You said buy a book, so I bought one book.’”
• (29:33) Lunchbox: “Take someone fishing with kids—you’ll find out if they have patience.”
• (34:19) “I do have to work on patience... I literally had to work on patience because it’s so hard.”
• (38:03) Morgan: “In what ways are you and your wife similar?” Lunchbox: “That’s a great question. I have no idea.”
• (42:39) On discovering new foods: “When I first started dating my wife, I didn’t even know what hummus was… we went to a Greek restaurant in Houston, and I was like, ‘dang, that’s really good.’”
• (50:38) Morgan: “Nicole and Jeremy, shout out, happy one year anniversary—investigative reporting!”

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 03:10 – Lunchbox’s Thanksgiving in North Carolina traditions
• 08:47 – The Megabus and why splitting holidays doesn’t work
• 13:13 – Babysitting and visiting pets during family gatherings
• 21:18 – Kids say the craziest things: ‘Are you a fake blonde?’
• 22:18–23:12 – Lunchbox’s kids’ funniest lines
• 25:14–29:10 – Money, book fairs, and the Pizza Hut “Book It!” debate
• 29:33 – Fishing with kids: the ultimate patience test
• 34:00–34:19 – Admitting patience struggles
• 38:03–45:29 – Differences and (few) similarities in marriage
• 46:24–48:19 – Is a portable TV a good ‘guy gift’? A real-world take
• 50:12–52:21 – Listener shout-out: Nicole & Jeremy’s anniversary

Tone & Style

The conversation is unscripted, self-deprecating, and packed with playful teasing. Both hosts approach heavy topics (marriage, parenting, family quirks) with humor, honesty, and affection. The banter is relatable for listeners with large families, young kids, or long-term partners.

For Listeners Who Missed the Episode

If you’re navigating blended holidays, dealing with kids’ hilarious comments, or reflecting on your relationship’s similarities and differences, you’ll find laughter and reassurance in this episode. Genuine, everyday family stories mingle with pop-culture references for a cozy, honest snapshot of modern American life.