Podcast Summary: The Bobby Bones Show – “Morgan & Eddie’s Favorite Pastimes, Their Bet For Each Other, & Are They Childish?”

Date: January 17, 2026
Host: Morgan & Eddie (with producer/host tags used interchangeably)
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Overview

This episode is a relaxed, playful conversation between Morgan and Eddie, two core members of the Bobby Bones Show, diving into their favorite hobbies, relationship quirks, culinary experiments, and “childish” traits. Intertwined are genuinely funny stories, relatable modern-life dilemmas, and a few lighthearted games. It’s equal parts wholesome and silly, offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse into their personalities.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Value of Weekends and Family Chaos

Timestamps: 00:13–04:23

• Eddie relishes weekends because they’re “fun chaos” compared to weekdays: family time, cooking, and games instead of practices or chores.
• “Let me smoke a pork butt...wake up, get my coffee, and I put a pork butt in and then watch some football.” – Eddie (01:06)
• Morgan jokes about not wanting to hear about pork butt details because she’s squeamish about eating animals.
• Parenting struggles: Eddie describes needing to have “real” talks with his wife by escaping to the car for privacy, prompting Morgan to suggest making that space into a surprise car-date.

2. Favorite Pastimes & Online Habits

Timestamps: 04:42–07:11

• Morgan’s favorite pastime: Not watching videos, but diving into comment sections on TikTok or Instagram for hilarious or wholesome comments.
  • Loves “this comment so I can come back” posts and always tries to help boost those comment likes.
  • “Half the time the comment section is better than the video.” – Morgan (05:21)
• Eddie agrees, admitting to seeking real advice in comment sections, but mostly finds jokes.

3. Culinary Adventures: Instagram & Pinterest Recipes

Timestamps: 07:13–13:34

• Morgan leans toward Pinterest for recipes (finds it more reliable), but has made a handful from Instagram, including blueberry Puppy Chow and vegan dips.
• Eddie tries viral Instagram recipes, with varied success:
  • Win: Frozen grapes, dipped in lime juice and Kool-Aid powder (“healthy warheads”).
  • Fail: Chicken wings in orange juice—too many flavors, a “bad chemistry.”
  • “It was so bad. Like it just tasted so bad. It was like bitter and gross and...I was so disappointed.” – Eddie (09:02)
• Both agree that simpler, fewer-ingredient recipes tend to be tastier.
• Eddie considers reviewing viral recipes on Instagram to save people from “trash recipes,” and Morgan encourages him to leave honest (but kind) feedback in comments.

4. Unusual Food Pairings & Acquired Tastes

Timestamps: 13:35–18:08

• Morgan reminisces about high school snacks (Cheez-Its with Nutella), and Eddie tells of chopping strawberries and pickles—surprisingly delicious.
• The coffee divide: Morgan wishes she liked coffee for the “coffee shop experience,” but cannot develop a taste for it, despite loving other acquired tastes like beer.
  • Eddie suggests trying a Cuban coffee (with evaporated milk) and references espresso martinis, leading to a “bet” that both will try each other’s drink by the next show.
  • “I have to try a Cubano or a Cuban coffee. You have to try an espresso martini.” – Morgan (17:54)

5. TV-Watching in Relationships: Cheating on Shows?

Timestamps: 18:40–24:50

• Morgan binges TV at impressive rates and worries how this will mesh now that she’s engaged.
  • Eddie admits watching shows without his wife feels like “cheating” but sometimes sees no choice when genres/tastes don’t align.
• They debate the etiquette of show-watching: Should couples always wait for each other? Is it OK to summarize shows or recommend them after the fact?
  • “Just communicate. And if you cheat on him or he cheats on you, then we have a problem...and we’re speaking solely about TV shows.” – Eddie (24:44)
• Stories of watching or discussing “must-see” movies with kids/family, the frustration of someone jumping ahead, and trying to share favorite shows.

6. Marvel Nerd-Out and Fandom Traditions

Timestamps: 25:01–28:06

• Both geek out about the upcoming “Avengers: Doomsday,” with Morgan excited to see Robert Downey Jr. return in a new role.
• Morgan always goes opening night and sometimes dresses up; she admits to having Black Widow and Captain Marvel costumes.
• Silly discussion on characters coming back in the “multiverse,” costumes, and running jokes with her fiancé, who can do a good Bane impression.

7. Are You Childish? Adulthood Quirks

Timestamps: 28:21–34:02

• Prompted by Morgan’s admission that she’s afraid of the dark, the duo trade “childish” secrets:
  • Morgan: “I do not like the dark. I cannot go into a dark place without some version of a light...”
  • Eddie: Still loves the humor of fart jokes (“If you don’t have a crowd, farting’s not funny”), and admits to childish dinner behavior with his sons.
• Eddie describes his son’s animal-like eating habit, worries about his future dates, and shares how their dinner table is a stage for silly behavior (much to his wife’s chagrin).

8. Wholesome Encounters & Relationship Gestures

Timestamps: 35:01–44:44

• Morgan shares a story about an older man in a Walmart parking lot who, upon seeing Morgan and her fiancé holding hands, called out: “We need more of that.”
  • They debate why public affection amongst couples isn’t as common, and Eddie admits hand-holding/cuddling decreases with relationship years.
  • The “double squeeze” is Eddie’s signature sign for ending hand-holding or cuddling.
• Conversation covers opening doors, little affectionate gestures, and the value of “whimsy” or romance as relationships evolve.
• They extend the “we need more of that” theme to acts of kindness, like returning carts or complimenting strangers, and express frustration when such gestures go unacknowledged.
  • “I can’t stand it when I hold the door for someone and they don’t say thank you.” – Eddie (44:08)

9. Lighthearted Game: Ruin a Movie Title by Changing One Letter

Timestamps: 45:07–51:44

• Morgan proposes the game; first answers:
  • Eddie: “Forest Hump” (Forrest Gump), Morgan: “Forrest Lump”
  • “Jurassic Bark” (prehistoric dogs), “Clawshank Redemption,” “Star Bars,” “Stab Wars,” “Lord of the Dings/Sings/Blings,” etc.
• The two brainstorm silly movie title variations, riffing on the original’s plots in absurd directions.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Let me smoke a pork butt...wake up, get my coffee, and I put a pork butt in and then watch some football.” – Eddie (01:06)
• “Half the time the comment section is better than the video.” – Morgan (05:21)
• “It was so bad. Like it just tasted so bad. It was like bitter and gross and...I was so disappointed.” – Eddie on Instagram chicken wings (09:02)
• “If you don’t have a crowd, like, farting’s not funny. Like, you know, like, you need a crowd... My crowd of four immature kids and farting. And every time someone farts, they laugh.” – Eddie (30:43)
• “We need more of that.” – Older man to Morgan and fiancé holding hands (37:04)
• “I can’t stand it when I hold the door for someone and they don’t say thank you.” – Eddie (44:08)
• “Forest Hump.” – Eddie, ruining Forrest Gump for the game (45:19)

Structural Breakdown with Timestamps

• Weekend and Family Life: 00:13–04:23
• Favorite Pastimes/Comment Sections: 04:42–07:11
• Cooking Instagram/Pinterest Recipes: 07:13–13:34
• Weird Food Combos & Coffee Aversion: 13:35–18:08
• TV-Show “Cheating” in Couples: 18:40–24:50
• Marvel & Fandom Talk: 25:01–28:06
• Childish Traits and Family Mischief: 28:21–34:02
• Kindness & Affection in Society: 35:01–44:44
• Silly Movie Title Game: 45:07–51:44

Tone & Atmosphere

• Warm, candid, and light-hearted, with playful ribbing and affection between co-hosts.
• A blend of wholesome nostalgia (“my dad’s stage”), honest modern challenges (balancing binge-watching and couple time), and “grown-up kids” mischief.

For Listeners:

This episode is a cozy, relatable peek into the real lives of the Bobby Bones Show’s personalities, perfect for anyone who enjoys light banter about relationships, quirky habits, food experiments, and the odd silly game. It’s packed with laughs, a dash of sentiment, and plenty of “that’s so me” moments.