The Bobby Bones Show – Friday, January 16, 2026

Episode: FRI PT 1: Amy Was Contacted By A Famous Medium + Did Bobby Hurt Himself Again?! + Easy Trivia Leaves Us Stunned!
Host: Bobby Bones, with Amy, Eddie, Lunchbox, Morgan
Network: Premiere Networks

Episode Overview

This lively Friday morning episode blends the show’s trademark banter on everyday life, personal updates, parenting wisdom, pop culture commentary, and classic segments like Easy Trivia. Amy shares that she's been approached by a famous medium (the Long Island Medium herself), and the crew tackles everything from Verizon’s outage woes to old pizza, celebrity lookalikes, and hilarious trivia stumbles. Lighthearted yet real, it’s an episode packed with laughs, advice, and those “only here” moments.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Did Bobby Hurt Himself Again? (02:40)

• Eddie recounts his ankle surgery recovery journey, sharing frustrations with physical therapy setbacks.
• He describes experiencing “a crazy electric shock in my foot” during treadmill rehab, worried he reinjured his ankle, but a follow-up showed it was likely just tight muscles:

  “Good news is it’s not in the bone... but I didn’t have a good day, they were just rubbing the crap out of it. But hopefully it gets better.” (03:06 - Eddie)

2. Life & Food Updates: Old Pizza, Fasting, and Drive-Thru Woes (03:31–10:40)

• The crew discusses what everyone had for dinner: leftover pizza, fasting (Lunchbox), and kava (Eddie).
  • Bobby admits to eating five-day-old pizza, which turns into a debate about food safety:

  “Is that bad? ...That’s old pizza, dude.” (05:15 - Lunchbox)

  • They joke about viral advice never to eat leftover rice thanks to scary TikTok doctors (05:39).
• Lunchbox details his fasting challenge, noting mild hunger but mostly feeling good.
• The group talks through the peculiar discomfort of checking drive-thru bags in front of employees, especially when missing sauces from Chick-fil-A orders (08:18).

3. Verizon Outage Frustrations & The $20 Credit (11:11–16:08)

• The national Verizon outage becomes a hot topic:
  • Amy reports on FCC investigations, and Eddie reads out Verizon's official text about the $20 service credit:

    “Valued Verizon customer, yesterday, we let you down...We’d like to extend you a $20 account credit...” (12:01 - Eddie)

  • The crew tries, with much confusion and laughter, to troubleshoot their phones live.
• Notable quote:

  “Maybe this is a Bobby problem.” (14:32 - Amy)

• They discuss whether such compensations are enough given the scale of the outage.

4. Manipulation, Marriages, and True Crime News (17:03–21:23)

• The group discusses an update in a dentist-murder case, highlighting patterns of hidden abuse in relationships.
• Amy shares a harrowing story of a friend who uncovered her husband had learned psychological manipulation tactics online:

  "He was literally watching videos on how to manipulate." (19:18 - Amy)

• Bobby, Eddie, and Amy share insights about how abusers often hide their true selves until major commitments:

  “A lot of times that stuff does not manifest itself until there’s adversity, and that’s how and why people will react that way.” (19:32 - Eddie)

5. Viral & Fun Facts: Palindromes, Yacht Names, Trivia (23:22–28:32)

• Lunchbox tells a story about Oracle founder Larry Ellison’s yacht, initially named "Izanami" (which backwards reads “I'm a Nazi”). The crew debates if such oversights are plausible.
• The group has a playful tangent on palindromes ("racecar", "never odd or even") and tries to stump Bobby with examples.
• Notable moment:

  “A man, a plan, a canal, Panama.” (26:26 - Eddie, explaining a famous palindrome)

6. Celebrity & Social Media Antics (28:23–31:23)

• Farrah Abraham (from “16 and Pregnant”/“Teen Mom”) announced plans to run for mayor of Austin but didn’t realize the race isn’t until 2028.
• The hosts joke about social media account hacks, phishing scams, and being vigilant with online security.

7. TikTok Health Trends: Jumping, Cold Showers & More (32:19–34:59)

• Amy confirms she follows the “jumping up and down for your lymphatic system" trend.
• Eddie reads expert opinions that moderate jumping has minor health benefits but warns about online “experts” without credentials.
• Discussion about the pros and cons of cold showers for skin and mental health.

8. Easy Trivia – and a Game for the Ages (35:30–41:09)

• Category-based trivia with hilarious stumbles and sound effects for wrong answers.
• Amy blanks on “National Mall” and Lunchbox mistakes Ellis Island for Staten Island.
• The game ends dramatically when Eddie forgets pandas are from “Asia,” not just “China.”

  "I'm an idiot...Hey, give her a hard one!" (40:54 - Lunchbox after missing the answer)

• Morgan clinches the win naming Antarctica as home to penguins.

9. Listener Dilemma: Hidden Boyfriend in Social Media (41:09–44:12)

• An anonymous letter sparks a thoughtful debate:
  • A listener’s girlfriend is a social media influencer who won’t post about him to preserve “engagement.”
• Bobby and Amy agree:

  “I for sure would have my feelings hurt here.” (41:18 - Bobby)

• They recommend honesty and putting personal feelings over online stats, unless her content is “racy” (which wasn’t specified).

10. Parenting Real Talk: Toddlers and Chaos (46:09–51:01)

• A Florida man’s heroism in rescuing toddlers from a highway leads into open, honest advice about young children and “babyproofing.”
  • Lunchbox and Bobby reflect on their own children’s misadventures escaping the house.
  • Eddie asks for advice as a future parent, only to spark debate:

    “S happens. So don’t just like, don’t freak out.” (50:18 - Bobby) “Baby proof your house, dude.” (51:02 - Lunchbox)

• The hosts agree toddlers are escape artists; vigilance is more valuable than gadgets.

11. Odd Facts & Friday Fun (51:01–55:00)

• Amy: "Ice cream in ads is actually mashed potatoes" (52:04).
• Lunchbox: “Cow spots are unique like fingerprints,” and Zach Galifianakis’ lookalike became a Vegas act.
• Eddie: The word “nimrod” meant "mighty hunter" before Bugs Bunny made it slang for “idiot”.
• Morgan: The world’s oldest “your mom” joke comes from a 3,500-year-old Babylonian tablet.

12. Amy & The Long Island Medium (54:47–57:55)

• Amy says she’s been offered a reading from Theresa Caputo (Long Island Medium) for Caputo’s new video podcast.
• The rest of the show votes she should do it — Eddie is eager for a spot, and Bobby considers them wanting A-listers:

  "If I can get a Long Island Medium reading, that'd be fine." (57:55 - Eddie)

• Amy’s hesitant but promises to see if one of the crew can take the spot.

13. Classic Segments: Morning Corny & Bonehead Story (58:20–59:44)

• Corny joke: “Why did the strawberry go out with the pineapple? Because it couldn’t get a date.” (58:33)
• Bonehead Story: Woman throws collard greens and threatens staff with skillet in Florida.

  “She didn’t have a gun. Yeah, everybody’s got guns. Shooting them in the air, waving them around. You know, more skillets. Let's pass out skillets.” (59:28 - Eddie)

14. Eddie’s Fasting Challenge & Spiritual Debates (60:13–64:43)

• Eddie faces good-natured teasing about whether he'll last the weekend on his fast.
• Amy gets feedback from her pastor about the public vs. private nature of fasting and whether wine is included.
• Lunchbox argues that sharing his fast is for “accountability,” not showing off, but admits:

  “I think you’re only doing it now you’ve committed because you brought it to us. Now you have to live up to what you said.” (63:50 - Eddie)

  • Lunchbox: “I think so. A little bit. Like, you guys are keeping me accountable for doing it?” (63:56)

Notable Quotes & Moments with Timestamps

• On Food Leftovers:
  “That’s old pizza, dude.” – Lunchbox (05:16)
  “Doctors on TikTok say there’s one food I’ll never eat leftover – it’s rice.” – Amy (05:39)

• On Personal Improvement:
  “Good news is it’s not in the bone...But hopefully it gets better.” – Eddie (03:06)

• On Relationship Red Flags:
  “He was literally watching videos on how to manipulate.” – Amy (19:18)

• On Parenting Reality:
  “Toddlers find a way. You think you’ve locked everything. They find a way through the deadbolt.” – Bobby (49:12)

• On Trivia Fails:
  “Oh, my gosh. Asia! You’ve been boned!” – Lunchbox to Eddie (40:54)

• On Palindromes:
  “A man, a plan, a canal, Panama.” – Eddie (26:28)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [02:40] Eddie’s Ankle Rehab and Pain
• [03:31] Food Recap & Fasting Chat
• [11:11] Verizon Outage & $20 Credit
• [17:03] Update: Dentist Murder & Manipulative Relationships
• [23:22] Oracle Yacht Name & Palindromes
• [28:23] Farrah Abraham Runs for Mayor
• [32:19] TikTok Health Trends: Jumping & Showers
• [35:30] ‘Easy Trivia’ Segment
• [41:09] Listener Dilemma: Secret Boyfriend
• [46:09] Toddlers, Escapes & Babyproofing
• [51:01] Fun Fact Friday
• [54:47] Amy Approached by the Long Island Medium
• [58:20] Morning Corny
• [58:52] Bonehead Story of the Day
• [60:13] Eddie’s Fasting & Pastor Matt’s Advice

Energy & Tone

The mood is trademark Bobby Bones Show: quick-witted, open, and playful with room for authenticity. There’s warm support, light teasing, and honest takes on real-life dilemmas. The back-and-forth feels like close friends catching up, making even the silliest trivia or strangest news stories fun and inviting for listeners.

For anyone who missed this episode, it’s a mix of laughs, relatable life commentary, surprising facts, and a few moments to make you think — classic Bobby Bones Show all the way.