Podcast Summary: The Bobby Bones Show

Episode Title: Christmas Traditions & Would Scuba Steve Leave The Show?
Release Date: December 27, 2025
Host: Bobby Bones / Premiere Networks
Participants: Morgan, Scuba Steve, Sophie Cunningham

Overview

This special holiday edition of The Bobby Bones Show centers on Christmas traditions, balancing work schedules, and listeners’ burning questions for producer Scuba Steve. It’s a lively, honest, and warm conversation covering personal stories, behind-the-scenes radio shop talk, and a dose of real-world gripes—especially about Nashville infrastructure and family logistics. The episode also peeks into Scuba Steve’s career goals and favorite things about the show, all blessed with the banter and candor longtime fans adore.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Scuba Steve’s Work/Life Balance & Future Ambitions

• Scuba Steve’s Schedule and Challenges
  • Describes the complexity of managing live and pre-recorded shows during the holidays (03:30–04:17)
  • Quote: “I pride myself on doing like a live in person show... but I know we’ll be able to do that because I’ll be in Orlando and I probably can go into the Orlando studios, but they’re also on vacation...” — Scuba Steve (03:55)
• Ambition to Launch His Own Show
  • Openly shares his goal of leaving The Bobby Bones Show to build his own rock-focused radio “empire” someday (04:18–04:52)
  • Quote: “That’s the goal at some point. And Bobby knows that too... I then have my own monster of an empire. But in the rock space to where I have my thing and I do my thing and I got my own show and I got all my stuff.” — Scuba Steve (04:23)

2. What Makes the Rock Show Special

• Show Structure & Musical Freedom

  • Loves that his rock show can be “Seinfeld-esque,” conversational, and not bit-heavy (05:21–05:42)
  • Finds joy in being able to play “whatever” classic rock, with no pressure for pushing current hits (05:43–06:07)
  • Quote: “There’s a lot more freedom and it’s awesome. And then I feel like people trust in me to do whatever and I just do whatever the hell I want.” — Scuba Steve (05:51)

• Active vs. Classic Rock Charts

  • Addresses how new bands (e.g., Foo Fighters, Imagine Dragons) chart versus the classics, with musings on music industry competition (06:13–07:45)

3. Work/Life/Parenting Balance

• Daily Routine

  • Reveals how his day starts at 4 am, ends at 9 pm, with a focus on family time in between radio responsibilities (08:45–09:18)
  • Quote: “I get home around like 7ish... try to be in bed by like 8:30, 9.” — Scuba Steve (08:49)

• Weekend Family Life & Costco Love

  • Joyously discusses errands and weekend routines, notably being a Costco “executive member” (09:23–10:15)
  • Quote: “Yeah. Hell, yeah. Executive members, baby. Come on now.” — Scuba Steve (09:29)

4. Pop Culture and the Origins of ‘Scuba Steve’

• Adam Sandler Anecdote
  • Morgan tries to track down the viral Adam Sandler interview about the ‘Scuba Steve’ character and its real-life inspiration (10:18–13:42)
  • Quote: “I was hoping one day where I could talk to him about that... I made it a point, too, that my... name said Scuba Steve. ... He can’t even see it. Says Scuba Steve. Like, dang.” — Scuba Steve (10:40–11:18)

5. Listener Q&A: Holidays, Family, and Traditions

• Christmas Traditions

  • Morgan’s family goes to Texas Roadhouse on Christmas Eve, plays games, and enjoys her mom’s homemade red velvet cake (17:26–17:59)
  • Scuba Steve’s family bakes cookies, a tribute to his grandmother (18:03–18:28)
  • Ornaments from childhood, and the heartbreak when a decades-old one is broken by his kids (18:45–19:59)
  • All share that food and small rituals are the mainstay of their holidays

• Ornament Disaster

  • Quote: “There was this little bear from the 80s... someone grabbed the head and someone grabbed the body. ... They ripped the head off the bear. And I tried to glue [it] back... This thing is old. Like, what the hell? ... I tried gluing it... wouldn’t glue. ... Put it back in the box. We’ll figure it out next year.” — Scuba Steve (19:21–19:59)

• Seeing Family in Florida

  • Describes the challenges of visiting family in Florida with his own growing family and busy work schedule (20:53–21:27)
  • Shares personal perspective as a Native American on Thanksgiving, calling the holiday “bullcrap” due to historical truths (22:12–22:45)
  • Quote: “Thanksgiving’s kinda like me because I’m Native American. So I think the holiday’s stupid... it’s based on raping and pillaging and lies. Sorry to bring the energy down.” — Scuba Steve (22:12)

6. Scuba Steve’s Favorite & Least Favorite Parts of His Job

• Favorite Parts:
  • Loves new challenges, opportunities to “fix” things, and the pressure of live syndication (23:11–23:43)
  • Quote: “I like a challenge... presents something interesting and unique and new and different and you have to figure it out because you can’t escape it.” — Scuba Steve (23:11)
• Least Favorite Parts:
  • Frustrated by people lacking “common sense” and teammates not meeting expectations (25:11–26:19)
  • Quote: “For me, I live on, like, common sense is common for me, but for some it ain’t so common. So I’m just like, when something happens, I’m like, huh? ... How stupid are you?” — Scuba Steve (25:11)
  • Getting up early is also tough, but he’s used to it after 20 years (24:36–24:56)

7. Epic Rant: Nashville’s Music City Loop & Political Grievances

• Detailed Critique of City Planning

  • Scuba Steve fiercely criticizes Nashville’s new “Music City Loop,” a planned underground transit for Teslas, calling it corrupt, unsafe, and environmentally disastrous (28:53–33:03)
  • Shares insight from a construction inspector, who says the city’s stone foundations make such tunnels dangerous; possibility of sinkholes and structural failures (30:14–31:58)
  • Quote: “Anyone that comes to Nashville, do not use the Music City loop. It is extremely unsafe, and it is a terrible idea.” — Scuba Steve (32:06)

• Broader Frustrations

  • Describes the city as “lipstick on a pig sometimes,” with underwhelming infrastructure and often basic service/desks (27:58–28:30)
  • Decries the city’s lack of true public transit, voicing hope for a Jetsons-style future of flying cars (33:03–33:09)

8. Disneyland Tips

• Advice About Doing Disneyland/California Adventure in One Day
  • Advises against attempting both parks in one day unless it’s off-season and you can move quickly (33:13–34:35)
  • Quote: “It is possible. But I recommend you do a day in each so you can not be stressed and you can enjoy each park for a full day.” — Scuba Steve (34:12)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “That’s the goal at some point. And Bobby knows that too. ... I then have my own monster of an empire.” — Scuba Steve (04:23)
• “It’s my content. And it’s also almost like a Seinfeld esque show where sometimes it’s not so bit heavy...” — Scuba Steve (05:21)
• “I feel like people trust in me to do whatever and I just do whatever the hell I want.” — Scuba Steve (05:51)
• “There was this little bear from the 80s ... someone grabbed like, the head and someone grabbed the body. ... They ripped the head off the bear.” — Scuba Steve (19:21)
• “Thanksgiving’s... I’m Native American. So I think the holiday’s stupid... it’s based on raping and pillaging and lies.” — Scuba Steve (22:12)
• “For me, I live on, like, common sense is common for me, but for some it ain’t so common. So I’m just like, when something happens, I’m like, huh? ... How stupid are you?” — Scuba Steve (25:11)
• “Anyone that comes to Nashville, do not use the Music City loop. It is extremely unsafe, and it is a terrible idea.” — Scuba Steve (32:06)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [03:30]—Balancing Show Schedules/Vacation During the Holidays
• [04:18]—Would Scuba Steve Leave the Show?
• [05:21]—Rock Show Structure & Musical Freedom
• [06:13]—Rock Music Charts & Genre Evolution
• [08:45]—Typical Day/Work-Life-Family Juggle
• [10:18]—Adam Sandler & Scuba Steve Name Story
• [17:26]—Morgan’s Family Christmas Traditions, Scuba Steve’s Cookie Baking
• [18:45]—Ornaments and Childhood Memories
• [20:53]—Visiting Family in Florida, Thanksgiving Perspective
• [23:11]—Favorite and Least Favorite Parts of Working on the Show
• [28:53]—Nashville City Planning Rant & Infrastructure Debate
• [33:13]—Disneyland in a Day: Is It Worth It?

Tone & Style

The episode is conversational, energetic, honest, and tinged with humor and a touch of cynicism—especially during Scuba Steve’s city rants. The friendly dynamic among the team is full of inside jokes, warmth, and openness, making for a highly relatable listen.

Summary for First-Time Listeners

Perfect for both fans and new listeners, this episode delivers an unscripted look into the lives, challenges, and quirks of The Bobby Bones Show cast. Whether discussing the nostalgia of broken Christmas ornaments, the grind of morning radio, or calling out the follies of local government, it’s a blend of holiday cheer, personal ambition, and bar stool real talk.