The Bobby Bones Show – January 12, 2026

Episode: MON PT 2: How Much Does Bobby Tip On Deliveries? + Amy Updates Us On Double Murder Case + Raymundo Wants To Do A Welfare Check On Carrie Underwood + Amy Is Worried About Her Brain

Overview

This episode of The Bobby Bones Show offers a mix of true crime updates, spirited debates on tipping etiquette, wellness check-ins for country music stars, candid discussions about brain health, and humorous conversational detours. The crew dives into a variety of topics, from the latest developments in a shocking double murder case to the quirks of celebrity culture, all delivered in their signature energetic and relatable style.

Key Discussion Points

1. Update on Double Murder Case in Ohio (Amy)

• Amy details the recent developments in the case involving an Ohio dentist and his wife who were found shot to death, with their children and pet unharmed.
• The ex-husband, Michael McKee, a vascular surgeon with a questionable professional background and reported work/life instability, has been arrested as the suspect.
• The group discusses board certification for surgeons, motive speculation, and how true crime communities parse out theories online.
  • "It’s like these really just professional, high-functioning people. And you’re like, what is happening?" – Amy ([02:49])
  • "A surgeon can legally work without being board certified ... but it’s a key credential." – Bobby ([05:24])
  • The panel concurs that the case tended toward being personal rather than random, especially since nothing was stolen and the children were purposely spared.
• Touches on social media sleuthing (“True Crime Mama”), mugshot perceptions, and how being photographed as a suspect affects public opinion.

2. Tipping Dilemmas: Delivery of a Table (Bobby)

• Bobby shares a recent debate at home after a furniture delivery and asks the team what an appropriate tip is for the person bringing in and setting up a heavy table.
  • Responses vary wildly:
    • Amy: $20 ([30:40])
    • Eddie: “Nothing, wouldn’t even cross my mind” ([30:43])
    • Lunchbox: Nothing
    • Scuba Steve: $50, but asks clarifying questions about the situation
  • Bobby reveals he tipped $100, sparking friendly debate over expectations, delivery fees, and generosity.
  • "If I have 100, I give 100 ... I’ll always lean toward whatever the largest denomination is in my wallet because... I can. But the table was expensive. But it wouldn’t have mattered." – Bobby ([35:15])

3. Wellness Checks on Country Artists (Raymundo & Crew)

• Raymundo voices concern over not hearing new music from Carrie Underwood lately, jokingly “performing a welfare check”.
  • "Carrie Underwood, your recording studio. If anybody’s there right now, please come outside. Wave, let us know." – Raymundo ([36:04])
• The group reminisces about other artists who have gone quiet, including Hunter Hayes, Tyler Farr, Randy Houser, Lady A, and Brothers Osborne, confirming via social media signs of life or recent public appearances.
• Discussion blurs the idea of "welfare check": Are they alive, or are they still making music?

4. Celebrity Culture & Tom Brady’s Image Makeover

• The show pivots to tabloid gossip: Braxton Berrios unfollowing Alex Earle amid Tom Brady dating rumors.
• The crew debates Tom Brady’s post-playing career persona, with Amy calling his recent social media output "cheesy" but ultimately still viewing him as “the goat”.
  • "You just start to see the elements of a human. And humans are obviously super flawed and human." – Bobby ([25:19])
  • Discussion of how icons are viewed differently in the age of overexposure.

5. Creepy News Stories & True Crime Tangents

• Odd news: A Pennsylvania man is arrested after found with over 100 human skulls and other remains, which he took from cemeteries. The conversation spirals into speculation about motives.
  • "If you’re weird and you’re stealing, I’m expecting you to be the weirdest thing possible." – Bobby ([62:02])
• Another item: Shipwreck discovery off Australia turns up... just a bag of beef jerky in a safe ([62:44]).

6. Personal Wellness & Brain Health (Amy)

• Amy shares concerns over recent memory lapses, especially after forgetting coverage of the highly publicized Ryan Lochte incident.
  • "That one really got to me... Maybe I just wasn’t dialed in fully, so it just never even went in and out. But yeah, that happens." – Amy ([46:03])
• Tips for boosting memory:
  • Exercise your brain (puzzles, reading, learning new skills)
  • Get enough sleep
  • Eat brain-healthy foods (leafy greens, berries, walnuts)
  • Manage stress
  • Stay social
• Bobby talks about memorization tricks (like repeating credit card numbers aloud and using people’s names during meet-and-greets).
• Humorous aside: Amy mentions peeing a lot and then notes perimenopause symptoms, including “golfer’s elbow,” relating it to age-related concerns and a new documentary on menopause ([64:01]).

7. Food, Longevity & What Not to Eat

• Brief chat on foods centenarians avoid: processed meats, sugary treats, dairy, packaged foods, red meat, white flour.
• Panel recalls childhood favorites (bologna, deli meats, Kool-Aid) and wonders about health risks tied to processed foods ([50:05]).

8. Dream Premonitions and the Colombian Singer’s Plane Crash (Eddie)

• Story of Colombian singer Yasin Jimenez, who died in a plane crash after dreaming about such a demise three times.
  • The crew debates whether it’s premonition, coincidence, or just eerie.
• Interlude about deep sleep and dreams, with Bobby noting: "REM, your body repairs; deep sleep, your brain repairs." ([15:54])
• Talk about pilot authority and customer requests on charter planes.

9. Miscellaneous & Fun Segments

• Most “luxury items” from 20 years ago that are now obsolete, like 12-disc CD changers, Palm Pilots, Garmin GPS units, radar detectors, and the iPod.
• A new device (LifeSaver Intelligence Speed Assistance) for monitoring and capping teen driver speeds via onboard tech.
• Debates about location-sharing and tracking apps for families (Life360).

10. Travel Bucket Lists & World Perspective

• Eddie's newfound fascination with Vietnam (thanks to a TV screensaver channel) and group discussion of wild or “dangerous” places they've been—Mexico City, Haiti, Memphis.
  • Insight on global perceptions of safety, crime, and cultural norms ([44:02]).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Board Certification & Crime Theories:
  "Sounds like ski slopes ... Triple diamonds, extra tests that you take." – Bobby, joking about board certification ([05:06])

• On Tipping & Generosity:
  "If I have 100, I give 100… I’ll always lean toward whatever the largest denomination is in my wallet because ... I can. But the table was expensive. But it wouldn’t have mattered." – Bobby ([35:15])

• On Celebrity Overexposure:
  "Any single human that is showing multiple sides of them eventually comes off as corny." – Bobby ([25:19])

• On Parenting Neglect Story:
  "She kept thinking they were going to come back to her. Yes. So she in her mind wasn’t living ‘I’m now 14, raising myself’ ... She was there living day to day, thinking at any point they could come back in and get her." – Bobby, on 14-year-old left by parents for a year ([21:30])

• On Memory Tips:
  "If you meet somebody, say the name like three times ... You won’t forget the name." – Bobby ([48:54])

• On Dream Premonitions:
  "Probably more correlation than causation." – Bobby, on premonition dreams and the singer’s crash ([15:30])

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Double Murder Case Update & Board Certification – [02:49]–[12:20]
• Table Delivery Tipping Debate – [30:12]–[36:05]
• Welfare Checks on Country Artists & New Music – [36:06]–[40:10]
• Tom Brady, Social Media, & Icon Perception – [23:18]–[26:14]
• Odd News: Human Skulls & Shipwreck Safe – [61:08]–[63:19]
• Amy's Brain Health & Memory Tricks – [46:03]–[49:56]
• Longevity & Foods to Avoid – [50:05]–[52:54]
• Colombian Singer’s Fatal Plane Crash Premonition – [14:45]–[17:04]
• Travel Destinations & World Perspective – [41:01]–[45:04]

Tone & Style

The show maintains a friendly, conversational tone full of humor, candid opinions, and spontaneous detours. The group bounces between serious news and lighthearted banter with authenticity and wit, reflecting the personality-driven style that is a hallmark of The Bobby Bones Show.

For listeners or readers catching up, this episode blends pop culture, true crime intrigue, real-life dilemmas, and practical wellness advice, delivered with insight, debate, and plenty of laughs along the way.