The Bobby Bones Show – November 3, 2025
Episode: MON PT 2: Bobby On Celeb’s Controversial Costume + Amy's Harsh College Game Experience And Embarrassing Herself In Front Of A Celeb + The Hardest Game We’ve Ever Played
Host: Bobby Bones, with Eddie, Amy, and others
Format: Audio-only due to technical issues
Theme: Navigating pop culture controversies, parenting debates, awkward celebrity run-ins, and the quirks of sports fandom – all with the show’s signature relatable, humorous banter.
Episode Overview
This episode of The Bobby Bones Show rides through a variety of relatable territory: pop culture controversy (Julia Fox’s shocking Halloween costume), sharp-witted debates about parenting and kids’ activities, harrowing tales of awkward encounters with celebrities, and the agony (mixed with laughs) of being a diehard sports fan of a losing team. Amy recounts a particularly harsh experience at a college football game, and the team faces off in “the hardest game we’ve ever played.” All served in the show's lively, honest style, peppered with memorable quotes and a crew who aren’t afraid to poke fun at themselves (and each other).
Main Discussion Points & Insights
1. Julia Fox’s Controversial Halloween Costume (03:00 – 08:00)
- Bobby’s Take: Bobby discusses being audio-only today due to tech issues, then jumps into seeing Julia Fox’s recent Halloween costume. She donned the infamous pink Jackie Kennedy dress, complete with blood stains, referencing the tragic JFK assassination.
- Bobby’s view: "People get offended because they choose to be offended…there is a hole somewhere inside of you that needs to be filled, a void, and you fill that void with offense." (03:26)
- Crew’s Reaction:
- Amy and Eddie are taken aback by the boldness of the costume, agreeing it's in poor taste.
- Bobby notes, “I chose not to be offended. Swipe up. Right?” (04:03) – emphasizing personal agency in engaging with shocking content.
- Context on Julia Fox: The team digresses into Fox’s wild background — abusive relationships, jail time, working as a dominatrix, substance abuse — with Bobby remarking, “She has lived a life.” (06:39)
- The “Apology”: Fox framed her costume as a tribute to Jackie Kennedy’s strength. Amy jokes, “This is when ChatGPT comes in handy because it wrote it like this perfect response to any haters.” (07:19)
- Takeaway: Bobby concludes that being offended by things like costumes online is a personal choice and doesn’t help anyone.
2. Parenting Debate: Sports vs. Arts for Kids (08:31 – 13:31)
- Voicemail: A listener points out Eddie’s hypocrisy for not letting his son join band while criticizing Amy for hesitating to let her kid join wrestling.
- Eddie’s Defense: Asserts that band and sports “are two different things” and believes sports make life better for kids.
- Bobby’s Perspective: “If I were to pick something long-term for a kid, it’d be band over sports. Really.” (10:06)
- Amy’s Reflection: Talks about how parents influence their kids' choices and her boyfriend’s regret at not following a coaching passion due to parental pressure.
- Money vs. Passion: Bobby explains, especially in coaching or arts, “If your end goal is money, you’re not going to make much… In coaching, your avenue is not money.” (14:06)
3. Inside College Football Coaching – Behind-the-Scenes of Big Contracts (13:31 – 17:27)
- Buyouts: Bobby and Eddie discuss multimillion-dollar college coach buyouts (e.g., Penn State’s James Franklin and Texas A&M’s Jimbo Fisher).
- “It doesn’t make them any happier when they get fired and they have 30 million dollars. All they want to do is coach again.” (14:45)
- Bobby’s New Reality: Coaches are texting Bobby about open jobs due to his Arkansas ties, despite him claiming, “I have nothing to do with the college with this coaching search!” (16:16)
- Amy: “So you know he wants the job ‘cause he texted you?”
- Bobby: “He told someone to text me, ‘cause he can’t text me.” (16:58)
4. Call-ins & Q&A: Name Origins, Weird Habits, and Sports Fandom (17:48 – 20:43)
- Name Origin: Bobby reveals his last name is from his biological father, not his stepdad (Arkansas Keith). (17:48)
- Odd Listener Comments: A caller theorizes that Lunchbox’s stomach pain stems from his habit of eating his toenails. (18:53)
- Eddie joking: “They did say diverticulitis is things getting stuck and making holes.”
- Bobby’s Sports Fandom: Panthers win, and as a new fan, Bobby wonders aloud if his presence is good luck: “I think it’s helped the trajectory of the team.” (20:09)
5. Awkward Celebrity Encounters and “Feeling Known” (20:57 – 35:18)
Eddie’s “Celebrity in the Wild” (20:57 – 26:26)
- Spotting Dylan Scott: Eddie sees country artist Dylan Scott at a kids’ basketball game, but doesn’t approach.
- Amy: “You’re assigning that he…wants to be seen. Maybe he's just seeing if there are enough seats.” (26:10)
- Group’s Consensus: Don’t assume celebrities are being standoffish; they’re likely just acting like anyone would.
Amy’s Cringe Moment with John Crist (27:53 – 30:25)
- Amy recognized comedian John Crist at a football game, greeted him awkwardly, and fumbled trying to explain how they “knew” each other.
- “I just walked away and I was like, I don’t know what just happened. I should have just done the thing like, ah well…” (29:26)
- Amy realizes it was Morgan from the show who played softball with him, not her.
Bobby on Celebrity Mix-ups (30:25 – 35:41)
- Bobby says people often greet him as if they know him: “I just put it on me and go, I’m such a douche because I don’t remember who that is.” (30:47)
- “I’ve been hit twice with, ‘Are you Johnny Knoxville?’ in the past two weeks.” (35:18)
6. Amy’s Tough College Game (41:59 – 48:48)
- Game Environment: Amy attended a Tennessee (UT) home game—huge stadium, intense fans, great production.
- Harsh Fans: She met Oklahoma fans that were in tears after being treated rudely by Tennessee fans.
- “Her eyes were kind of even watering. She said, ‘Not gonna lie, it’s brutal in there.’” (43:31)
- Sensory Overload: Amy had to take breaks due to the crowd; highlights how overwhelming SEC football can be.
- Hotel Horror: Her hotel room reeked of cigarettes; she was handed cleaning supplies by the front desk when complaining. (45:58)
- “My room smelled like chemicals meet cigarette smoke.” (46:03)
- Amy’s Reflection: “This is like a bucket list item for some people…check, because I’m not going back.” (46:48)
- VIP Section Madness: Her seats near Morgan Wallen/Theo Von/Peyton Manning led to chaos with fans swarming for photos. (48:05)
7. Sports Fandom and the Agony of Being a Razorback (48:15 – 51:21)
- Arkansas Loss: Bobby recounts Arkansas’s latest football heartbreak: “It’s time to burn it down, burn the whole thing down.” (48:24)
- Rationalizations: Refs blamed, but Bobby’s honest—“It was definitely not the ref’s fault.”
- Bobby’s Frustration: “I’ve never had a championship football team my whole life… what did I do to deserve this?” (49:27)
- Group Empathy: Amy’s family are casual fans—“I learned they’re not really fans—they just wanted his boys to go.” (50:43)
- Identity: “Would you ever consider switching college teams?” “No. No chance. It’s such a part of my identity.” (50:32)
8. “The Hardest Game We’ve Ever Played” – The Freebie Feud (51:21 – 56:40)
- Premise: Name top free things people are guilty of not throwing away.
- Chaos/Struggle: The crew has trouble as most guesses (t-shirts, koozies, mugs) are too industry-specific. Eventually, items like plastic silverware, condiment packets, hotel toiletries, and buttons are revealed.
- Friendly Frustration: Amy jokes, “I feel like the buttons aren’t free…they cost money!” (56:33)
9. Memorable Quotes & Moments
- Bobby Bones:
- “People get offended because they choose to be offended.” (03:15)
- “If your end goal is money…you’re usually not going to make much money.” (14:06)
- “It’s time to burn it down, burn the whole thing down.” (48:24)
- Amy:
- “This is like a bucket list item for some people…check, because I’m not going back.” (46:48)
- “My room smelled like chemicals meet cigarette smoke.” (46:03)
- Eddie:
- “It’s risky though, man, talking to these celebrities.” (32:38)
- “No one knows who you are…Just watch the game!” (25:36)
- Listener (voicemail):
- “Dude, you literally didn’t want your son to sign up for band, so why are you giving Amy a hard time about wrestling?” (08:50)
- Running gag:
- Bobby being confused for Johnny Knoxville in Arkansas (35:18)
- Amy’s awkward encounter with John Crist (“No, that was definitely Morgan…” 29:26)
Timestamps for Key Segments
- 03:00 – Julia Fox’s Controversial Halloween Costume
- 08:31 – Parenting Debate: Sports vs. Band
- 13:31 – College Football Coach Buyouts/Inside Goss
- 17:48 – Caller: Bobby’s Last Name, Weird Habits
- 20:57 – Celebrity Sightings: Dylan Scott & More
- 27:53 – Amy vs. John Crist (Awkward Fan Moment)
- 35:18 – Bobby mistaken for Johnny Knoxville
- 41:59 – Amy’s Harsh College Game Experience
- 48:15 – Arkansas Razorback Football Pain
- 51:21 – “Hardest Game We’ve Ever Played”: Free Things Feud
Notables
- The crew is playful, quick to rib each other, but honest about their own insecurities and missteps.
- Discussions flow naturally from sharp pop culture insight to personal stories to group games, with humor and warmth at the center.
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