The Bobby Bones Show — December 26, 2025

Episode: FRI: Hank Williams Jr. In Studio + Weirdest Places We've Slept + Bobby Feud: Most Returned Christmas Gifts
Host: Bobby Bones
Guests: Hank Williams Jr., Dan Auerbach, Show Regulars (Amy, Eddie, Lunchbox, Mandy Woodruff Santos, Ryan Seacrest cameo)

Episode Overview

This lively Friday episode brings a mix of music industry legends, quirky team stories, and interactive game show fun. The show features a candid in-studio interview with country superstar Hank Williams Jr. (and producer Dan Auerbach), team confessions of their weirdest sleep locations, and the always-popular "Bobby Feud"—this time, guessing the most returned Christmas gifts. Sprinkled throughout are uplifting stories, lighthearted banter, and a conversation about building happiness, literally, one jar at a time.

Key Segments & Highlights

1. Weirdest Places We’ve Slept (02:48-06:54)

Bobby opens the show by inviting the crew to share the most unusual places they’ve ever fallen asleep. Complete with hilarious stories and playful jabs, this segment delivers behind-the-scenes peeks into the team’s pasts.

• Bobby Bones:

  • Remembers falling asleep at the radio station while running Rick Dees’ Countdown, dreaming of “Living La Vida Loca,” resulting in seven minutes of dead air.
  • Quote: “I remember dreaming that I was dancing with Ricky Martin, living la vida loca...I probably was asleep for seven minutes.” (03:30)

• Amy:

  • Recalls dozing off during step instructor certification on a gym floor, which might explain failing the theory portion.
  • “Passed the actual physical part and failed the kinesiology part and why I am not a step instructor.” (05:12)

• Eddie:

  • Passed out on the bathroom floor at a party, using a roll of paper towels as a pillow after a George Strait concert.
  • “Everyone said that I threw up in the bathroom and never came out. They just decided to leave me there.” (05:50)

• Lunchbox:

  • On spring break, slept inside a huge concrete construction tube at a roadside intersection.
  • “I just climbed in there and fell...went to sleep. Woke up and it was morning traffic, cars driving all around.” (06:36)

Memorable moment:
Eddie: “I’m homeless!” (06:43)

2. The Friday Morning Conversation: Hank Williams Jr. & Dan Auerbach (06:57–16:09)

Intro & Banter (06:57–08:14)

• Hank Williams Jr. reflects on his first new album since 2016, emphasizing its deep roots in blues and his musical upbringing.
  • “Everything I’ve said on this record is real, and everybody knows it...I’m paying tribute to all these guys.” (08:00)

Thunderhead Hawkins Persona (09:24–10:14)

• Hank reveals his alter ego “Thunderhead Hawkins,” explaining it’s about honoring his blues influences rather than his country persona Bocephus.
• Lighthearted confusion ensues as Bobby tries to keep up with Hank’s many nicknames.

Hit Songs & Life-Changing Accident (10:14–13:31)

• The conversation gets real as Bobby dives into Hank’s 530-foot fall off a mountainside:
  • “530 feet was a long way in. 17 operations. Yeah, I have a little bit of back pain now and then.” (12:12)
• Hank says he remembers everything about the fall, crediting that awareness for his survival.
  • “That’s why I live, they said, because I remember every bit of it.” (12:19)
• On his most recognized song?
  • “‘Monday Night Football, 31 years...Are you ready? All my rowdy friends are coming over tonight!’” (13:09)
• Favorite song according to Bobby: “There’s a Tear In My Beer.”
• Bonus recommendations from Hank: “The Eyes of Waylon,” “All in Alabama,” and related stories about performing against the odds.

Working With Dan Auerbach (The Black Keys) (14:54–16:09)

• Dan recounts meeting and working with “Thunderhead,” including Hank’s entrance into the studio, lighting up a cigar, and the musical chemistry born out of shared blues influences.
  • “No one had ever smoked a cigar in the studio. So that’s how it started.” (15:22)
• As for why Dan wanted to work with Hank:
  • “When I found out that he was a fan of R.L. Burnside, I thought we could do something fun.” (15:41)

Memorable moments:

• Hank repeatedly threatens to leave the interview to finish his expensive cigar, only to stick around for more questions.
  • “I want to get out of here...I got a $26 cigar out there.” (11:04, 11:19)

3. Tell Me Something Good (20:20–21:48, 37:45–38:46)

Uplifting listener stories, including:

• Mackenzie Scott: A young woman calms a fussy baby in a nail salon so the mother can enjoy her appointment. The gesture goes viral and initiates an ongoing supportive relationship.

  • “Mackenzie even offered to babysit anytime this mom needs help again.” (21:14)

• High School Gift: An anonymous $1.8 million estate is left to a Wisconsin high school alumni’s old school; they plan to turn it into a performance center.

  • “She wanted to give it to the high school because she had such great memories there.” (38:17)

4. Bobby Feud: Most Returned Christmas Gifts (21:53–29:24)

A hilarious round of the “Bobby Feud” game, focused on the most returned Christmas gifts as surveyed by listeners.

• Top Answers Guessed:
  • Clothes & Shoes, Jewelry, Home Appliances, Workout Equipment, Perfume & Cologne, Candles, Tools, Books, Electronics, Lingerie
• Eddie, Amy, and Lunchbox compete and bicker about their answers (with Lunchbox ultimately victorious).
• Fun back-and-forth about odd gift returns, with real-life examples and jokes about returning pets and the struggles of picking gifts for partners.
  • “Jewelry. Show me jewelry. Number two. Jewelry. Have yourself a Mary.” – Lunchbox (24:43)
  • “We missed the biggest one. Electronics.” – Lunchbox (28:58)
  • “Number 10 was lingerie.” – Bobby (29:13)

5. Life Hacks & Well-Being: Dryer Balls and the Happiness Jar (29:32–36:58)

Dryer Balls Segment (29:32–31:09)

• Amy explains (with reflexive giggles from the crew) how switching to wool dryer balls helped her resolve skin issues.
  • “I can’t use dryer sheets anymore because of my rash…so I ordered wool balls…they have no smell.” (29:47)

The Happiness Jar (35:14–36:58)

• Amy introduces the concept, inspired by author Elizabeth Gilbert, of recording happy daily moments on slips of paper, storing them in a jar, and reading them on tough days.
  • “Even looking at it build up…on your low days you can just look…wow, I’ve been able to find a sliver of happy every day.” (36:24)

Bobby’s skeptical, predicts the show would find a way to “ruin” the jar into a collection of sarcastic or negative notes.

6. Lighthearted Segments & Recurring Bites

• Morning Corny: Amy delivers a classic pun — “Why do keyboards never sleep? Because they have two shifts.” (39:27)
• Bonehead Story of the Day: Lunchbox tells a story about a man robbing a Dollar General for Hot Pockets by threatening with a gun, only to get caught eating them in a nearby store break room. (39:59)
  • “He called the police…they went in the break room. Guy was eating Hot Pockets.” (40:27)

Notable Quotes & Timestamps

• “I just remember dreaming of Ricky Martin, living la vida loca...I probably was asleep for seven minutes.” – Bobby Bones (03:30)
• “Everything I’ve said on this record is real, and everybody knows it. So I’m sitting there 12, 13 years old…and I’m playing Jimmy Reed, and I’m trying to learn…This one is all about something I’ve been wanting to do a long time.” – Hank Williams Jr. (08:00)
• “530 feet was a long way in. 17 operations. Yeah, I have a little bit of back pain now and then.” – Hank Williams Jr. (12:12)
• “Monday Night Football, 31 years…Are you ready? All my rowdy friends are coming over tonight!” – Hank Williams Jr. (13:09)
• “You just walking?” – Bobby Bones
  “I’m ready to go.” – Hank Williams Jr. (11:16–11:18)
• “We missed the biggest one. Electronics.” – Lunchbox (28:58)
• “I can’t use dryer sheets anymore because of my rash…so I ordered wool balls…they have no smell.” – Amy (29:47)
• “She wanted to give [her estate] to the high school because she had such great memories there.” – Eddie (38:17)
• “Why do keyboards never sleep? Because they have two shifts.” – Amy (39:27)
• “He called the police…they went in the break room. Guy was eating Hot Pockets.” – Lunchbox (40:27)

Episode Flow & Tone

The episode masterfully blends humorous storytelling (from both the crew and their famous guest), music industry insights, and interactive fun, all in a conversational, teasing, and upbeat Southern tone. Transitional banter helps the show flow, with moments of energy, genuine reflection, and plenty of quick-witted, family-friendly digs amongst friends. Hank Williams Jr. injects a mix of gruff charm and unpredictability, making for one of the episode's most memorable stretches.

Summary Table: Important Segments & Timestamps

| Timestamp | Segment/Highlight | |------------|---------------------------------------------------| | 02:48–06:54| Weirdest Places We've Slept | | 06:57–16:09| Conversation with Hank Williams Jr. & Dan Auerbach| | 20:20–21:48| Tell Me Something Good (Mackenzie story) | | 21:53–29:24| Bobby Feud: Most Returned Christmas Gifts | | 29:32–31:09| Amy's Dryer Ball Life Hack | | 35:14–36:58| The Happiness Jar | | 37:45–38:46| Tell Me Something Good (High School gift) | | 39:27 | Morning Corny | | 39:59 | Bonehead Story of the Day |

For New Listeners

This episode is a perfect microcosm of what makes The Bobby Bones Show a staple in country radio—laugh-out-loud segments, candid celebrity interviews, relatable stories, and a genuine, down-home atmosphere. Hank Williams Jr.’s appearance is both unpredictable and revealing, offering unique backstage insights into musical legends and the realities of music-making.

Note: All timestamps MM:SS approximate based on transcript timecodes, omitting advertisements and station/business promos as requested.