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:
  1. Mike Tyson—$2.2 million 24-karat gold bathtub for his ex-wife.
  2. Jay-Z: $250,000 on champagne in Miami (left a $50,000 tip).
  3. Blue Ivy: $80,000 diamond-studded Barbie.
  4. Tyrese: Bought his 8-year-old daughter an island.
  5. 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:

1. Daydreaming (most common)
2. Phone use
3. Looking at things outside the car (billboards, scenery)
4. Lack of sleep
5. Reaching for things in the car
6. Other passengers
7. Eating while driving
8. Messing with car controls (AC, radio)
9. 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.