The Bobby Bones Show — Bobbycast: Maury Povich & Chelsea Green

Date: December 5, 2025
Host: Bobby Bones
Guests: Maury Povich (legendary talk show host, journalist), Chelsea Green (WWE Superstar)

Episode Overview

This episode of Bobbycast features a double interview with two iconic figures from different realms of pop culture. First, Bobby sits down with Maury Povich, renowned talk show host and veteran journalist, to discuss his legacy ("You are NOT the father!"), journalistic integrity, his love for interviewing, and his career origins. The second half features WWE superstar Chelsea Green, diving into her wrestling journey, carrying championship belts through airports, overcoming injuries, and her ambitions beyond the ring. The episode delves into themes of perseverance, adaptability, and finding connection with audiences.

Part One: Maury Povich — Journalist, Talk Show Legend, Podcast Host

1. The “You Are NOT the Father!” Era & Pop Culture Impact

[06:30–07:41]

• Bobby recalls Maury's shows being an “institution” of daytime TV, grouping him with Oprah, Donahue, Ricki Lake, Springer, etc.
• Maury's paternity test catchphrase has seen a resurgence online: “Or they want me to give them an autograph to say they're not the father.” (Maury, 06:47)
• Maury shares a story about being recognized more in the “kitchen” at media parties than on the main floor, realizing that's where his show truly “cut through to the real people.”

2. Serious Journalism Origins: Watergate, MLK, Riots

[07:41–17:05]

• Maury spent years as a hard news journalist before TV fame, covering major events—MLK’s “I Have a Dream” speech, the Watergate scandal, and the riots after MLK's assassination.
• On Watergate parallels: “[Today] it's more widespread. Before it was kind of contained. I don't think it's contained these days.” (Maury, 09:59)
• On covering the aftermath of MLK’s assassination: “Never saw riots, never saw whole blocks burned down. And that’s what happened after... the assassination.” (14:23)
• Bobby and Maury discuss social and media cycles, with Maury reflecting that unrest now is “up all the time.”

3. The Crisis of Journalistic Standards

[11:10–13:19]

• Bobby laments the decline of unbiased news: “I feel like there was a journalistic standard at some point ... now it's just, can we get clicks with sensational headlines?”
• Maury details how even formerly trusted outlets (WaPo, NYT) now blur opinion and news.
• On local journalism: “People trust local journalism... whether it’s on TV or in their local newspapers.” (Maury, 12:25)

4. Family Legacy & Memorable Stories

[17:05–19:51]

• Maury's father, legendary WaPo sports columnist for 75 years, was his professional role model.
• On criticism, Maury’s dad joked after a brutal review: “Yeah, son, but good writers are hard to find.” (Maury recounting his dad, 19:51)

5. The Craft of Interviewing & Longevity

[24:53–26:12]

• Maury frames himself first as a “storyteller,” something learned from his father.
• “I treated every single story as unique, even though I did thousands of DNA tests.” (Maury)
• He reflects on why some talk shows last, comparing connection with the audience to “a campaign—you had to knock on a door...become a member of their family.”

6. The Path from Radio to Talk Show Fame

[26:12–29:53]

• Maury traces his origins: radio news, becoming a “pest” till given a chance, and the domino effect of Rupert Murdoch buying their station which led to "A Current Affair."

7. Still Curious, Still Interviewing

[30:19–33:14]

• At 80+, Maury does “On Par with Maury Povich” podcast (season two), sharing stories from recent guests, emphasizing his continued “curiosity for people.”
• On resilience: “When they lose, they bounce back. The greatest fear anybody in my business would ever have is being fired... You keep going.”

Notable Quote

• “The only first job I ever got in television was the sport... at the now Fox station in Washington D.C., 10 o’clock news... and then within three months I was a talk show host.” (Maury, 27:04–27:53)

8. Golfing Passion

[35:41–39:12]

• Maury’s love for golf is chronicled, including 2 hole-in-ones, and qualifying for US and British senior amateur tournaments.
• Golfing is his retirement passion, joking about houses always being found near his favorite clubs.

9. Influence on the Underserved

[39:22–40:44]

• Bobby compares Maury’s reach to Murdoch’s “underserved audience” strategy—Maury agrees: “You’re right... I’m kind of proud of that.”
• Classic Maury moment: “You ever had that situation where somebody accused you of being the daddy of their kid?... I tell them all the same thing. I ain’t the daddy. Tomorrow [Maury] tells me, I’m the Dad.” (Maury's caddy story, 40:29)

10. A Personal Maury Proclamation

[40:52–41:14]

• Bobby, whose wife is expecting, gets Maury to deliver the signature catchphrase:
  • “Bobby, in the case of your little baby, you are the father. Yes. Yes, it’s me.” (Maury, 41:06–41:14)

Part Two: Chelsea Green — WWE Superstar, Overcomer, Dreamer

1. Carrying Championship Belts Through Airports

[47:03–47:32]

• Chelsea explains she always carries her belts on—not checked—for safety.
• On airport security: “I'd be afraid one of the screeners... would want to wear it and take a picture.” (Bobby, 47:13) “They do. I love it.” (Chelsea, 47:21)
• Yes, she gets replica belts as a memento after title runs.

2. Reliving Her Netflix Documentary

[48:49–51:19]

• Netflix WWE docuseries made Chelsea more relatable; Bobby says it highlighted her perseverance and authenticity.
• On filming: “I will absolutely do it, but I’m not gonna edit myself. If you want me... it’s my openness, my candidness... You’re going to have to edit me.” (Chelsea, 49:17)
• She admits she doesn’t like watching herself but was “pleasantly surprised” by her episode.

3. Not Being the “Chosen One”—Winning Over Fans

[51:45–52:33]

• Chelsea says her long, winding journey endeared her to fans: “Thank God it took me this long, because that is why the fans are behind me. They know my story… I’m not the chosen one.” (Chelsea, 51:47)

4. Lowest Indie Moments

[52:51–53:41]

• Funniest wild memory: “An old, old man was wrestling before me—and I saw his old wrinkly balls come out of his trunks. That was a moment I thought, what in the hell am I doing here? I don’t belong here. I’m too good for this. Get me out.” (Chelsea, 53:05)

5. Rigorous Travel, Fitness, and Mental Health

[54:04–55:35]

• Juggling travel, routine, and self-care is crucial given no WWE “off-season.”
• “Routine is really important… just finding the comforts of home while I’m on the road, keeping me grounded.” (Chelsea)
• On dealing with injuries and mental health: “If you don’t have hobbies and things outside of this that you love... you’re going to go insane. Because this doesn’t last forever.” (Chelsea, 58:04)

6. Family’s Initial Disbelief

[59:01–60:29]

• Her family was much “posher,” initially thought wrestling was “low brow [and] crazy.” Now, they're proud and see she was “born to do this.”

7. Ambition for Dancing with the Stars

[60:53–62:31]

• Chelsea is actively campaigning to be on Dancing With The Stars, given her dance background.
• Bobby offers to text the head of casting:
  • “Would I mind? I would pay you. Give me your Zelle!” (Chelsea, 61:57)
• She jokes, “This is—I knew there was a reason I woke up early today.”

8. WrestleMania & The Wrestling Community

[63:13–64:49]

• WrestleMania is “like the Super Bowl,” but Chelsea loves it for bringing together the whole wrestling “community” for a week-long celebration.

9. Super-Cliché Rapid-Fire Fun

[64:49–66:59]

• Favorite wrestler: Kelly Kelly.
• Favorite match she lost: “Money in the Bank” because of the epic ladder spot—“I was dying on that hill. They tried to say, ‘I don’t think you should do it, it’s unsafe.’ I said, ‘I’m doing it.’” (Chelsea, 65:41)
• On “fake” wrestling: “I did stunts for movies—this is, I don’t have padding...I’m doing real, live stunts in front of 20,000 people...I wish instead of saying ‘is it fake’, they’d ask me how bad it hurts.” (Chelsea, 66:59)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Maury: “When they lose, they bounce back. The greatest fear in my business is being fired... and you keep going.” [32:44]
• Chelsea: “I worked so hard...thank God I didn’t get here in 2014. Thank God it took me this long, because that is why the fans are behind me.” [51:47]
• On peer recognition: “In the case of your little baby, you are the father!” (Maury bestowing his iconic verdict to Bobby, 41:06)
• On Realness of Wrestling: “I am doing these stunts on my own... they don’t understand how real it is.” (Chelsea, 66:59)

Timestamps for Important Segments

| Timestamp | Segment/Topic | |------------|-----------------------------------------------| | 06:30 | Maury on cultural impact and viral moments | | 07:41 | Transition from hard news to talk shows | | 09:59 | Media, politics, and outrage parallels | | 14:23 | MLK riots aftermath and city in flames | | 19:51 | Maury's father and tough journalistic advice | | 24:53 | Crafting connection with stories and audiences | | 26:12 | Breaking into radio and TV | | 30:19 | Maury's current podcast & insatiable curiosity | | 35:41 | Maury’s golfing obsession and achievements | | 39:22 | On serving the “underserved” in TV audiences | | 40:52 | Maury delivers “You are the father!” for Bobby | | 47:03 | Chelsea on traveling with championship belts | | 48:49 | Chelsea's take on her Netflix docuseries | | 51:45 | Being a fan favorite due to her arduous journey | | 53:05 | Funniest indie wrestling memory | | 54:04 | Physical/mental demands of wrestling | | 59:01 | Family skepticism over wrestling career | | 60:53 | Chelsea’s DWTS campaign and Bobby’s offer | | 63:13 | WrestleMania’s community impact | | 64:49 | Favorite wrestler & match | | 66:59 | The “F-word” in wrestling—on being real |

Episode Takeaways

• Maury Povich’s career is marked by adaptability—from serious journalism, through the heyday of daytime TV, to modern podcasting—rooted in storytelling and connecting with everyday people.
• He maintains commitment to journalistic integrity and laments the rise of sensationalism and “clicks over standards.”
• Chelsea Green's rise is the story of grit, resilience, and audience connection. Her openness and willingness to risk make her a fan favorite, and she candidly shares the physical and mental challenges of wrestling.
• Both guests highlight the importance of persistence, adapting to changing times, and connecting authentically with audiences.

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