Podcast Summary: The Bobby Bones Show
Episode Title: Mike Is Getting His Braces off & Morgan Spent This Week in the Hospital
Release Date: June 7, 2025
Host/Author: Premiere Networks

1. Food and Dietary Preferences

The episode opens with Morgan and Mike delving into their personal food and drink habits, highlighting their different approaches to maintaining their diets.

• Morgan's Energy Drink Choice:
  Morgan mentions her preference for Black Rifle Energy Drinks, specifically the Berry flavor:

  "I am chugging a Black Rifle energy drink... the berry one looks a little bit less because it's all blue."
  (02:50)

• Mike's Beverage Preferences:
  Mike shares his inclination towards Celsius but admits a craving for Red Bull:

  "I drink Celsius... I've been craving a Red Bull. I used to drink a lot of Red Bull."
  (04:12)

• Smoothies as Lunch:
  The conversation shifts to Mike's habit of having smoothies for lunch to save time:

  "I usually only have a smoothie for lunch because I don't want to have to think about making lunch every day."
  (04:12)
  Morgan expresses her wish for a similar routine:
  "I wish I could just pop something in and not worry about it."
  (05:18)

2. Marriage and Relationship Insights

Morgan and Mike celebrate their four-year wedding anniversary, using the conversation to share valuable relationship advice gleaned from their experiences.

• Addressing Issues Head-On:
  Mike emphasizes the importance of confronting problems directly to prevent resentment:

  "If there's ever an issue you're having, going head-on into it and addressing it as soon as you can is the best way."
  (07:21)

• Transition from Long-Distance to Living Together:
  Mike reflects on the shift from a long-distance relationship to cohabitation, marking the end of their honeymoon phase:

  "After about a month of living together... we had our first argument over unloading the dishwasher."
  (08:00)

• Anniversary Gift Strategies:
  The couple discusses their unique approach to anniversary gifts, opting for trips over traditional presents:

  "We're planning for our big trip for our fifth anniversary because the fourth felt like a formality."
  (12:36)

3. Mike's Braces Journey

A significant portion of the episode focuses on Mike's long-awaited dental milestone—getting his braces removed after nearly two decades.

• Anticipating the Removal:
  Mike shares his feelings about finally removing his braces:

  "Next week I'm getting them taken off, which is the first step, the biggest step."
  (14:12)

• Emotional Attachment to Braces:
  He explains his indifference towards the removal, having had braces for so long:

  "They feel like a part of me that getting them off doesn't feel exciting."
  (14:16)

• Future Dental Work:
  Mike discusses the upcoming process of getting bridges to fill gaps in his teeth:

  "In another month, I have to go back to start the process of putting the bridge on my teeth."
  (15:04)

• Morgan's Emotional Experience:
  Morgan recounts her own emotional struggle when removing braces:

  "When I did take them off, I cried. I cried because I was so used to having braces."
  (15:16)

4. Pet Hospitalization Experience

Morgan opens up about a challenging week spent dealing with her cat Hazel's hospitalization, providing a heartfelt narrative of the emotional toll it took.

• Initial Signs and Emergency Visit:
  Morgan describes the sudden decline in Hazel's health:

  "She started peeing blood and wasn't eating or drinking... we went to the ER."
  (25:10)

• Emotional Rollercoaster:
  She expresses the helplessness and anxiety experienced during Hazel's hospitalization:

  "I was already in an emotional state, and then this happens... it was heartbreaking."
  (27:14)

• Veterinary Insights:
  The duo reflects on witnessing a futile CPR attempt at the ER:

  "We watched vets do CPR, and he didn't make it. It was gut-punching."
  (28:15)

• Current Status:
  Morgan shares the hopeful news that Hazel will be returning home soon:

  "She is coming home after we record this podcast this afternoon."
  (36:00)

5. Reflections on Pets and Family

The conversation naturally transitions into how pets shape their lives and familial relationships.

• Mike's Attachment to Cats:
  Mike reminisces about his past cats and their impact:

  "Even thinking about the cats I had... that's like a small part of my life, but it was so important."
  (32:09)

• Family's Love for Animals:
  He discusses his father's transformation from opposing pets to loving multiple cats:

  "My dad loves having cats around the house because they take care of the mice and he's got friends around."
  (33:19)

• Desire for a New Pet:
  Morgan and Mike talk about incorporating a new cat into their lives, weighing the challenges:

  "She's less pressuring now, considering where we are in life."
  (35:23)

6. Pop Culture and Brand Collaborations

In a lighter segment, Morgan and Mike discuss recent pop culture events and their thoughts on brand collaborations, particularly focusing on Post Malone's new venture.

• Post Malone's New Bar:
  Morgan brings up Post Malone opening a bar on Broadway:

  "Post Malone is opening a bar on Broadway. That's going to be interesting."
  (44:58)

• Evaluating Brand Fit:
  They debate whether Post Malone's involvement aligns with his persona:

  "Do you feel like having a speakeasy is his vibe? I'm not sure."
  (45:44)

• Threshold for Collaborations:
  Morgan questions the saturation of celebrity brand collaborations:

  "There's a threshold they hit, and I'm not sure we're seeing the right fit anymore."
  (52:22)

• Ideal Brand Partnerships:
  Mike shares his dream collaboration with Marvel Comics:

  "If I could team up with Marvel, that would be the ultimate."
  (53:17)
  Similarly, Morgan envisions a partnership centered around animal rescues:
  "Something in relation to animals, like rescues, would make sense."
  (53:40)

7. Closing Remarks and Promotions

As the episode nears its end, Morgan and Mike promote their respective podcasts and encourage listeners to engage with their content.

• Mike's Podcast Promotion:

  "You can listen to my podcast, Movie Mike's Movie Podcast. New episodes every Monday."
  (58:10)

• Morgan's Podcast Promotion:

  "Subscribe to our YouTube channel, Obon Show, and follow my podcast."
  (58:21)

• Final Encouragements:
  They invite listeners to follow their shows on social platforms:

  "Go follow the show on all social platforms... follow ebgirlmorgan to submit your listener questions."
  (58:46)

Notable Quotes:

• On Addressing Marriage Issues:

  "If there's ever an issue you're having, going head-on into it and addressing it as soon as you can is the best way."
  (07:21)

• On Getting Braces Off:

  "They feel like a part of me that getting them off doesn't feel exciting."
  (14:16)

• On Pet Hospitalization:

  "It was gut-punching... I genuinely never want to be in any ER situation ever again."
  (28:15)

• On Brand Collaborations:

  "There's a threshold they hit, and I'm not sure we're seeing the right fit anymore."
  (52:22)

This episode of The Bobby Bones Show presents a blend of personal anecdotes, heartfelt discussions, and light-hearted banter between Morgan and Mike. From navigating long-term relationships and dental journeys to coping with pet health crises and evaluating the landscape of celebrity brand collaborations, the hosts offer listeners an engaging and relatable experience.