The Bobby Bones Show – "Buying Potatoes Out of a Car and Does Lunchbox Wish He Was More Athletic?"

Date: November 29, 2025
Host: Lunchbox (with Morgan, Q&A format)

Episode Overview

In this lively Q&A listener episode, Lunchbox and Morgan tackle a wide range of audience questions. The show’s signature blend of unfiltered storytelling and playful banter is on full display, with topics ranging from wild nights in Wichita, searching for potatoes from a mysterious "Potato Man" in a parking lot, athletic aspirations, quirky family Thanksgiving traditions, and more. Listeners get both laughs and candid insights as Lunchbox and Morgan riff on memories, family, and inside jokes, all while maintaining their trademark irreverence.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Wild Stories from Radio Life (03:43–04:53)

• Wichita Nights: Morgan recalls hazy memories of a wild night in Wichita, not knowing who drove them to their hotel and peeing on the floor, leading to discarded shorts.
  • "There's one night in Wichita I still to this day do not know who drove me to my hotel." – Morgan (03:48)
• CMA Interview Shoutouts: Appreciation for their teamwork in artist interviews, with a nod to their fun dynamic.

2. The Legend of "Potato Man" (05:12–06:58)

• Buying Potatoes from a Trunk: Morgan and Lunchbox reminisce about waiting over an hour in an Exxon parking lot for a local "Potato Man" to sell potatoes out of his car.
  • "He popped his trunk, pulled out a white folding table and put potatoes on there from his trunk. And we bought them. And they were delicious." – Morgan (05:56)
• Potato Man Update: He's still operating, now selling wings as well.
  • "He's still potatoing, I think. But it looks like he's also doing some wings, too." – Lunchbox (06:47)

3. Athletic Aspirations: Does Lunchbox Wish He Was More Athletic? (07:02–08:49)

• Listener Q: "Do you wish you were more athletic?"
• Morgan’s Take: Proud of his mid-level athleticism; ran cross country, track, and played soccer, but acknowledges everyone wishes they could be a "freak athlete."
  • "Did I hold my own? Yes... Did I start for my varsity soccer team? Yeah." – Morgan (07:24)
  • "You don't run a 4:26 mile if you weren't decent." – Morgan (07:59)

4. Health, Injuries & Fun with Coins (08:53–09:49)

• Racing Mike D: Morgan can't run due to a persistent side pain.
• Coin Collecting: Morgan has passed the tradition to his kids, who now enthusiastically search for coins in stores.

5. Dream Destinations (10:03–11:54)

• States Unvisited: Lunchbox wants to visit New Mexico for hiking and the hot air balloon festival. Morgan leans toward scenic Pacific Northwest states like Idaho, Wyoming, or Montana for their natural beauty.
  • "Somewhere over there where it's real nature and... beautiful." – Morgan (11:54)

6. Comedic Listener Q&As: Food, Merch, and Inside Jokes (14:58–18:47)

• Was the Cookie Worth It? Morgan confesses to eating an artist's cookie backstage, enjoying it even more for the mischief.
  • "A cookie is worth it. And it made it more sweet that it was out of a… dressing room of an artist." – Morgan (15:12)
• Sore Losers Merch: Why it doesn’t exist—Ray and Lunchbox have ideas, but never follow through or design anything.
• Why Call Eddie 'That Guy'? Persistent bit rather than using his actual name, sticking with inside jokes despite Morgan’s teasing.
  • "If there's one thing I have realized about him is he does something one time, you are never, ever going to let it down or change it." – Morgan (18:15)

7. Ambulance Bills, “Roll the Truck” & Grown-Up Friends (19:03–21:41)

• Ambulance Bill: Morgan never paid for his mom’s bill after calling 911; it's her responsibility.
• "Roll the Truck" Explained: Firefighter lingo, confusion between their friends’ professions.
• Seeing Old Friends Grow Up: Reflections on friends from wild party days now being responsible adults—firefighters, teachers, etc.
  • "Now they're either, like, moms, dads, or, like, have these whole careers, but once upon a time, you knew them because you guys were both chugging a bottle of vodka..." – Lunchbox (20:43)

8. Thanksgiving Traditions & Food Debates (21:52–24:54)

• Favorite Side Dishes: Morgan picks rolls and stuffing; confusion over “stuffing” vs. “dressing.”
• Family Bits: Stories about burned gravy, reusing embarrassing Renaissance Festival photos as a family tradition.
  • "Hey, Grandma, don't burn the gravy. Check the gravy. Don't burn the gravy. Because you know what? I like a good bit." – Morgan (23:51)
• Cinnamon Roll Revelation: Lunchbox shares discovering his grandma’s “homemade” cinnamon rolls were actually store-bought, but with homemade icing, after her passing.
  • "We full on thought my grandma used to like hand make at 4am these cinnamon..." – Lunchbox (25:01)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Athleticism:
  "Dominate being a mid athlete. That's right. Dominated. Dominated." – Morgan (07:56–07:59)

• On Family Jokes:
  "Love a good bit. Love a good bit." – Morgan (24:19)

• On Thanksgiving Food:
  "My favorite side dish. Rolls. Does that count?" – Morgan (21:55)

• On Growing Up:
  "Isn't it crazy when you know people from a different period of their life and now...they have these whole careers, but once upon a time, you knew them because you guys were both chugging a bottle of vodka..." – Lunchbox (20:46)

Timestamps for Key Segments

| Segment | Timestamp | |-----------------------------------------------|--------------| | Listener Q&A begins (Wichita story) | 03:14 | | Potato Man stories & updates | 05:12–06:58 | | Athleticism, sports past, “mid athlete” pride | 07:02–08:49 | | Kids collecting coins | 09:19 | | States they want to visit | 10:03–11:54 | | Cookie story & backstage adventures | 14:58–16:30 | | Inside joke about Eddie and running bits | 17:42–18:47 | | Ambulance bill, “roll the truck”, old friends | 19:03–21:41 | | Thanksgiving food debates & traditions | 21:52–24:54 | | Grandma’s “homemade” cinnamon rolls | 24:25–25:07 |

Tone & Style

The episode retains the show's hallmark of authenticity, wit, and personal storytelling. Morgan and Lunchbox aren’t afraid to poke fun at themselves and each other, making even the oddest listener questions into entertaining bits.

Summary:
A classic, free-flowing Bobby Bones Show episode featuring off-beat listener Q&As, irreverent humor, heartwarming moments, and plenty of inside jokes—making it a fun listen for fans and newcomers alike.