The Bobby Bones Show — MON PT 2: Listener Has A Challenge For Lunchbox + Updating The 12 Days Of The Bobby Bones Show Christmas + Did Taylor Swift Buy Her Wedding Date From Another Bride?!
Date: December 8, 2025
Host: Bobby Bones & The Bobby Bones Show Crew
Producer: Premiere Networks
Overview
This episode of The Bobby Bones Show is a quintessential blend of listener interaction, witty banter, pop culture updates, and hilarious group dynamics. The team fields creative challenges from listeners (including a teaching stunt for Lunchbox), debates and updates their legendary "12 Days of Bobby Bones Show Christmas" bit, discusses viral rumors about Taylor Swift, and riffs on everything from possums to road rage to luxury Fabergé eggs. It's equal parts humor, heartfelt, and slightly absurd—a perfect snapshot of the show's morning energy.
Key Discussion Points and Insights
1. Listener Voicemails and Challenges
- [02:52] – [05:00]
- Math on Air: Listeners suggest making Eddie do math on air for laughs. Eddie is self-deprecating:
"It's really torture when you guys do that." (Eddie, 03:02)
- Lunchbox Substitute Teaching Challenge:
- A listener suggests Lunchbox should try being a substitute teacher to prove it's harder than he thinks.
- The team dives into the teaching profession's challenges. Amy and Morgan push back on the idea that teachers “have it easy,” while Bobby debates the length of teacher breaks:
"They have three months off in the summer, a month off in the winter." (Bobby Bones, 04:12)
- Math on Air: Listeners suggest making Eddie do math on air for laughs. Eddie is self-deprecating:
2. Possum Encounters and Wildlife Wisdom
- [05:15] – [07:18]
- Bobby describes a wild possum encounter with his dog, Stanley, and debates with the crew about whether possums are cute.
- Lunchbox delivers possum facts:
"They eat ticks and they don't carry rabies or anything. They're really docile." (Lunchbox, 06:30)
- Bobby shares a story about accidentally mistaking a possum for his dog—a highlight of the show’s offbeat humor.
3. Veganism & The Team's Diets
- [07:34] – [09:48]
- Mike D’s veganism and diet journey come up:
"Mike has lost over £100... Now he's also a vegan, but not the not-wear-leather kind." (Bobby Bones, 07:52)
- Discussion about whether being vegan extends to clothing and lifestyle.
- Lunchbox and Morgan share their own dietary choices, leading to plenty of gentle roasting and introspection.
- Mike D’s veganism and diet journey come up:
4. Holiday Traditions: Updating the '12 Days of Bobby Bones Show Christmas'
- [11:47] – [16:23]
- Listener asks if the show is bringing back their "12 Days of Bobby Bones Show Christmas" bit.
- The hosts reminisce about previous years and brainstorm new, updated lyrics based on evolving team dynamics:
"Morgan did Ducked Jeeps. But she doesn't have a Jeep anymore." (Bobby Bones, 13:14)
- Hilarious debate about what to call Morgan’s part now that her car has changed—and whether she’ll have a “new boyfriend” line.
5. Dance Party Segment & Explanation
- [16:24] – [17:32]
- Listener confusion about the show’s “dance party” leads to an explanation:
"Music is not allowed on podcasts... so it's something that is on the live part of the radio show." (Amy, 16:43)
- Listener confusion about the show’s “dance party” leads to an explanation:
6. Pop Culture Segment: Britney Spears & Home Alone Debate
- [17:37] – [21:23]
- Amy discusses Britney Spears turning 44 and the emotional impact of her recent behavior and the Free Britney movement.
- Bobby explains the conservatorship details and how public information led to fan movements.
- Morgan and Bobby reignite their debate on whether Home Alone is a Christmas movie, pointing to events in Nashville as evidence on both sides.
7. Heartwarming Update: GoFundMe Miracle for Ed the Army Veteran
- [21:28] – [22:39]
- Lunchbox shares an update about 88-year-old veteran Ed, who received $1.7 million via GoFundMe after his story of hardship went viral.
- Discussion of the risk of "internet digging" but relief that Ed’s story remained positive.
8. Taylor Swift 'Buys' a Wedding Date?
- [24:11] – [27:09]
- Rumor: Taylor Swift paid a couple to move their wedding from her preferred venue and date.
"If she did, that bride would never be able to say it was true..." (Bobby Bones, 25:18)
- Panel speculates on NDAs and how much money it would take for them to move their own wedding date.
- Rumor: Taylor Swift paid a couple to move their wedding from her preferred venue and date.
9. Bizarre News & Crime Oddities
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Road Rage Self-Defense:
- A woman stabs a man in self-defense during a road rage altercation.
"If somebody followed me back to my car after a fight, I’m probably protecting myself." (Bobby Bones, 32:23)
- A woman stabs a man in self-defense during a road rage altercation.
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Attempted Baby Purchase at Auction House:
- Disturbing story of a man trying to buy an infant at a Louisiana auction house, leading to jokes about “child auctions” but clarifies it was just a weird encounter and not a trafficking sting.
10. Fabergé Egg Mishap
- [38:48] – [43:14]
- The infamous tale of a thief swallowing a $19,000 Fabergé egg locket and passing it six days later.
"We talked about how somebody had swallowed a Fabergé egg locket and they tried to get away with it by swallowing it, and I pooped it out." (Bobby Bones, 39:41)
- Gross-out humor and debate about the egg’s size.
- The infamous tale of a thief swallowing a $19,000 Fabergé egg locket and passing it six days later.
11. Risks of Short-Form Video Overuse
- [43:33] – [44:52]
- New study links heavy TikTok/Reels/Shorts use to reduced attention span, more impulsivity, and increased depression/anxiety.
- Bobby and Amy trade thoughts on whether pop culture can truly 'harm' people or whether it only exacerbates existing problems.
12. Ice Cream Confessions & Delivery Service Woes
- [44:59] – [47:55]
- Bobby accidentally receives three tubs of dairy-free ice cream instead of cookies via food delivery.
- Amy explains getting refunds from DoorDash, and the group discusses tipping etiquette, delivery instructions, and using multiple services for the best deals.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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On Substitute Teachers:
"Our substitute teachers were always idiots... It was always dudes who came in that were like, play a movie. Yeah. But they, like, flirt with the girls a little too much."
— Bobby Bones, [05:00] -
On Possums:
"You're telling me that is not cute. There's nothing about that's cute."
— Bobby Bones, [05:18] -
On the Free Britney Movement:
"It was easy to lean that way because you weren’t seeing any of the scary footage because it wasn’t allowed out by her conservatorship."
— Bobby Bones, [19:41] -
On Taylor Swift Buying a Wedding Date:
"If she did, that bride would never be able to say it was true... it's an NDA for sure."
— Bobby Bones, [25:18] -
On Swallowing a Fabergé Egg:
"We talked about how somebody had swallowed a Fabergé egg locket and they tried to get away with it by swallowing it, and I pooped it out."
— Bobby Bones, [39:41]
Timestamps for Important Segments
| Timestamp | Segment/Topic | |-----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 02:52 | Listener voicemails; Eddie’s math challenge, Lunchbox teaching suggestion | | 05:15 | Possum encounter & wildlife facts | | 07:34 | Veganism, Mike D's purge day, crew dietary confessions | | 11:47 | 12 Days of Bobby Bones Show Christmas: Writing/Updating song lyrics | | 16:24 | Dance party segment explanation | | 17:37 | Amy: Britney Spears' birthday & Free Britney movement reflection | | 21:28 | Update on Ed, 88-year-old Army vet who received $1.7M via GoFundMe | | 24:11 | Did Taylor Swift buy her wedding date from another bride? | | 32:11 | Road rage stabbing incident: Panel’s take on self-defense and escalation | | 37:06 | Bizarre: Man tries to buy a baby at a Louisiana auction house | | 38:48 | Fabergé egg locket thief story & ensuing panel disgust/humor | | 43:33 | New research on short-form video and mental health impacts | | 44:59 | Ice cream in the freezer: Food delivery woes, tipping, and customer service strategies |
Tone & Style
Lighthearted, fast-paced, irreverent, and authentic. The group’s dynamic swings seamlessly from sarcastic jabs to sincere moments of empathy, keeping the episode engaging throughout.
For New Listeners
This episode delivers classic Bobby Bones Show banter: If you love quick-witted morning-show comedy, listener-driven antics, and offbeat pop culture observations, this episode will make you feel right at home—even if you’ve never tuned in before.