The Bobby Bones Show – Episode Summary
Date: November 28, 2025
Host: Bobby Bones (Premiere Networks)
Featured Co-Hosts: Lunchbox, Amy
Episode Overview
This Friday edition is a lively blend of pop culture banter and quirky real-life stories. The show’s main highlights include Lunchbox unexpectedly meeting Amy’s boyfriend, a rundown of the most outrageous purchases ever made by celebrities, and a conversation about the biggest distractions drivers face. The episode is packed with lighthearted jokes, playful ribbing among co-hosts, and “did you know?” style trivia, all in the show's signature upbeat, irreverent style.
Key Segments & Discussion Points
1. Best & Worst States to Raise a Family
[02:42 – 04:37]
- Bobby Bones shares a ranking of U.S. states for raising a family based on friendliness, income, affordability, healthcare, crime, and school quality.
- Top states: Mostly cold-weather ones: Massachusetts (#1), Minnesota, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, Wisconsin.
- Worst states: All warm-weather: Arizona (#10), South Carolina, Louisiana, Arkansas (#7), Alabama, Oklahoma, Nevada, West Virginia, Mississippi (#2), New Mexico (#1 worst).
- Funny exchange about "cold" being a factor in keeping kids indoors and out of trouble.
- Notable Quote:
"Shout out to all the cold states for having the best state to raise a family. That's good… A little too cold. I'm gonna go ahead and give my kids a little worse education for a little warmer. But that's okay."
— Bobby Bones ([02:47])
2. Outrageous Celebrity Purchases
[04:53 – 09:39]
Bobby leads a hilarious countdown of extravagant and bizarre buys by celebrities, sparking amused commentary from Amy and Lunchbox.
- Victoria Beckham spent $33,000 on a gold iPhone.
- Kim Kardashian & Kanye West: $750,000 on four gold-plated toilets.
- Lunchbox: "Dude, that's awesome." ([05:26])
- Nicholas Cage: $276,000 on a stolen dinosaur skull (later returned to Mongolia) and $150,000 on a pet octopus to help his acting.
- Kylie Jenner: $13,000 Fendi stroller (possibly gifted for brand promotion).
- Elton John: $418,000 on flowers over 20 months.
- Top 5 List:
- Mike Tyson—$2.2 million 24-karat gold bathtub for his ex-wife.
- Jay-Z: $250,000 on champagne in Miami (left a $50,000 tip).
- Blue Ivy: $80,000 diamond-studded Barbie.
- Tyrese: Bought his 8-year-old daughter an island.
- Kendall Jenner: $52,000 on a designer couch.
- Bonus: Lady Gaga paid $50,000 for a ghost detector.
- Crew debates which purchase is the "stupidest":
- Amy: "A 2.2 million dollar bathtub and the Barbies." ([10:02])
- Bobby argues at least gold can be melted down; flowers lose all value.
3. Uplifting News – Shelter Dog Becomes Hotel’s Chief Happiness Officer
[15:11 – 16:22]
- Amy shares a heartwarming story from Fairmont Dallas hotel: they adopted a shelter dog named Bondi, bestowing the adorable title of "Chief Happiness Officer". The dog’s presence boosts both employee morale and guest experience.
- Notable Quote:
"It's just really cool to walk into the lobby and you see this cute dog every single day..."
— Amy ([15:41])
4. Lunchbox Meets Amy’s Boyfriend (at Last!)
[16:33 – 19:49]
- Lunchbox unexpectedly meets Amy’s boyfriend at a school spaghetti dinner, much to everyone’s surprise.
- Backstory: Amy's son first spots Lunchbox in the bathroom and reports it, but Amy thinks her son is mistaken until she sees Lunchbox herself.
- Lunchbox’s Impression: Initially expects Amy’s boyfriend to be "nerdy" based on his outfit (long sleeves with a vest), but is pleasantly surprised when they bond over sports.
- Lunchbox: "I thought, okay, this dude's nerdy, right? Like, he gives off nerd vibes... but he talks sports. I was like, okay, he's kind of normal." ([18:12])
- Awkward/funny social navigation as Lunchbox isn’t sure when to exit the small talk. Amy explains it was all part of homecoming festivities.
5. Fun Fact Friday – Rapid-Fire Trivia & Jokes
[20:03 – 25:09]
Each co-host brings quirky trivia:
- Bobby: What qualifies as a boulder; U.S. presidents pay for groceries.
- Amy: In Switzerland, owning only one guinea pig is illegal.
- Lunchbox: Lion King’s "lion roars" are really a guy screaming into a trash can.
- Morgan: Men potentially grow 6 feet of nose hair and 30 feet of beard hair in a lifetime.
- Good-natured razzing over knowledge of history: Lunchbox confuses "Sir Lancelot" with King Arthur's sword ("Excalibur").
- Lunchbox: "Chance A Lot!"
- Bobby: "No, you're thinking of Sir Lancelot...” ([24:31])
6. Top 9 Driving Distractions
[31:13 – 32:55]
Hosts guess the top distractions that cause car accidents:
- Daydreaming (most common)
- Phone use
- Looking at things outside the car (billboards, scenery)
- Lack of sleep
- Reaching for things in the car
- Other passengers
- Eating while driving
- Messing with car controls (AC, radio)
- Pets
- Funny moment: Lunchbox jokes that the show itself could distract drivers—“Lunchbox, that guy is so funny—crash!” ([31:36])
7. Morning Corny: "Mittens" Joke
[32:59 – 33:15]
- Amy: “Did you hear about the cat who swallowed a ball of wool?”
- Bobby: “Nope.”
- Amy: “She gave birth to mittens.”
- Crew groans, then laughs.
- Bobby: “Dude, that is funny. Like kittens… but mittens.” ([33:10])
8. Listener Inbox: Holiday Obligations
[33:21 – 35:52]
- Listener laments having to do all the Christmas decorating for their aging mother each year, asking how to scale back without hurting her feelings.
- Bobby & Amy advise embracing the tradition while she’s still around, sharing personal stories of regret and nostalgia.
- Lunchbox: “Yes, just shut up and do it. When they’re dead, like my grandparents are, they’re gonna miss those Christmas decorating days.” ([35:16])
9. Bonehead Story of the Day: Bank Heist Fail
[35:57 – 37:08]
- Lunchbox reports: Police in Huron, Ohio, respond to a bank alarm, search the building, and—just as they’re about to leave—the would-be thief falls through the ceiling and is arrested on the spot.
- Amy shares her own falling-through-the-ceiling story, not as a criminal but while hunting for a cheerleading uniform as a teen.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- “You ever sat on a golden toilet?”
— Bobby Bones, marveling at celebrity oddities ([05:35]) - “This dude’s nerdy, right?... But he talks sports. I was like, okay, he’s kind of normal.”
— Lunchbox on Amy’s boyfriend ([18:12]) - “Did you hear about the cat who swallowed a ball of wool? She gave birth to mittens.”
— Amy, Morning Corny ([33:04]) - “Yes, just shut up and do it. When they’re dead… you’re gonna miss those Christmas decorating days.”
— Lunchbox ([35:16])
Tone & Style
The episode maintains its trademark combination of playful banter, quick-witted humor, and a “family table” feel, with the co-hosts poking fun at each other while sharing a mix of pop culture, personal anecdotes, and listener advice. Lightheartedness is ever-present, even as the show touches on sentimental subjects.
Timestamps for Key Segments
- Best & Worst States to Raise a Family — [02:42 – 04:37]
- Outrageous Celebrity Purchases — [04:53 – 09:39]
- Positive News (Hotel Happiness Officer Dog) — [15:11 – 16:22]
- Lunchbox Meets Amy’s Boyfriend — [16:33 – 19:49]
- Fun Fact Friday — [20:03 – 25:09]
- Top Driving Distractions — [31:13 – 32:55]
- Morning Corny — [32:59 – 33:15]
- Listener Inbox: Christmas Traditions — [33:21 – 35:52]
- Bonehead Story of the Day — [35:57 – 37:08]
Perfect for fans who love a mix of fun, trivia, offbeat news, and authentic on-air friendship.
