Podcast Summary

Podcast: The Bobby Bones Show
Episode: Necessary Things For A Disney Visit & Scuba’s Double Job Update
Date: November 15, 2025
Host: Bobby Bones (with Morgan and special guest Scuba Steve)

Episode Overview

This episode of The Bobby Bones Show centers on a fun, listener-driven Q&A between Morgan and Scuba Steve, covering questions about Scuba's radio career, dream jobs, childhood TV nostalgia, and—most importantly—practical tips for Disney park visits (including how to handle Disney in the rain). The show’s tone is conversational, slightly irreverent, and packed with personal anecdotes and insights, particularly about theme parks, media careers, and cultural experiences.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Childhood TV Nostalgia and Culture (04:06–06:21)

• Wienerville on Nickelodeon:
  Scuba Steve reminisces about the quirky Nickelodeon show Wienerville, highlighting its hand puppets and live studio audience, remarking on how TV was programmed for you as a kid—a contrast to today's streaming overload.
  • “That was the best thing about television back then was the fact that was programmed for you… You just would turn it on to the channel that you liked and watch whatever the hell was on.”
    —Bobby Bones (06:00)
  • Discussion about the shift from passive to active content selection in the streaming age and the nostalgia for low-effort, pre-scheduled TV.

2. Listener Q&A — Shoutouts & Birthdays (06:23–10:20)

• Questions Without Questions:
  Listeners sometimes just submit their names and states, which both hosts joke about.
• Scuba Steve’s Approach to Birthdays:
  Steve shares that he does not celebrate his own birthday or fixate on numbers, citing family trauma and a philosophical dislike of the concept of “celebrating numbers.” He celebrates his kids' birthdays for their sake but doesn’t make a big deal out of numbers.
  • “We shouldn’t fixate on any number or any age… time doesn’t really exist… if you just exist and live and enjoy, you shouldn’t be thinking about or celebrating a number.”
    —Scuba Steve (08:14)
• Anniversary celebrations are similarly low-key and family-focused.

3. Scuba’s Double Job Update: Career in Radio (10:32–16:08)

• Rock Show Progress:
  Scuba moved from nights to afternoons on the rock station and boosted ratings from 13th to as high as 6th in the slot, overcoming a legacy of poor performance.
  • Critique of radio rating systems as antiquated and not a true reflection of audience size; podcast and satellite platforms are praised for better data.
  • “The whole rating system...is a bunch of crap...but yet we live and die by it.”
    —Scuba Steve (12:59)
• Dream Job:
  Steve wants to build a nationally syndicated classic rock radio show akin to what Bobby Bones is for country—not just ‘voice tracking’ for many stations, but a distinct national show that brings fresh personality to the format.
  • He wants the audience to be part of building the show from day one.
  • “My dream job is to have my own show, which is what I have... but I want to be the national version... There isn’t anyone that owns that [classic rock] on a national level.”
    —Scuba Steve (14:00)

4. TV Shows as Culture Windows (16:08–18:58)

• Morgan on “Nobody Wants This” (Netflix):
  Morgan discusses watching the show for its blend of humor and cultural insight (esp. on Jewish life), noting how TV can provide “clarity and understanding” of cultures not experienced firsthand.
  • “That’s how you learn and consume information, even if it’s fiction or nonfiction...it’s how I consume and understand some cultures better sometimes.”
    —Morgan (17:39)
• Regional differences in cultural exposure come up (e.g., more Jewish culture in Florida than in Kansas).

5. Dollywood & Theme Parks: Expectations vs Reality (23:17–25:15)

• Dollywood Review:
  Scuba Steve is “jaded” by growing up with Universal and Disney, finding Dollywood “fine” but lacking in immersive theming compared to the big parks.
  • “If you’ve never been to any other theme parks… it’s great, it’s awesome. But if you’re like me and you’re jaded… it’s fine.”
    —Scuba Steve (23:22)
  • Key difference is between "theme parks" with immersive environments (like Disney/Universal) vs. "amusement parks" with less attention to detail.

6. Disneyland vs Disney World (25:49–27:23)

• Which to Choose?
  Both agree Disney World is the ultimate pick for its size, continuing expansions, and variety of experiences (hotels, water parks, etc.).
  • “If you could only have one more for the rest of your life, which one are you going with?”
    —Morgan (26:44)
  • “I have to go Disney World.”
    —Scuba Steve (26:49)
• Disneyland is praised for convenience and historical significance, but Disney World is unmatched for longevity and breadth.

7. International Disney Parks (27:51–28:10)

• Both express excitement about visiting Disney parks in Japan, Shanghai, and Paris, citing more affordable tickets and unique cultural experiences at each.

8. Tips for Visiting Disney Parks in the Rain (28:51–31:13)

• Best Advice:
  Don’t leave when the rain starts; stick it out and take advantage of the thinning crowds and short lines once the rain stops.
  • “As soon as they leave, you stick it out and you go to a gift shop...thirty minutes later, that freaking rain is gone and you get to go back out there. All the lines go from an hour to 10 minutes.”
    —Scuba Steve (28:59)
• Practical Recommendations:
  • Bring ponchos, not umbrellas (“pain in the ass” to carry).
  • Schedule outdoor rides for dry windows and prioritize favorites early in the day.
  • Embrace the rain for “a magical experience.”
  • “You just got to kind of embrace it and have fun with the rain. It’s kind of part of a magical experience, too.”
    —Morgan (30:27)

9. Scuba’s Upcoming Disney Trip (28:18–28:50)

• Planning a family trip for the summer. Practical family advice:
  • “Hotel close to the park, midday breaks for naps make it doable with little kids.”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On birthdays/celebrations:
  “The only numbers I want to celebrate are ones that go into my bank account—which hasn’t been a lot of celebrating, but one day.”
  —Scuba Steve (10:22)
• On career ambition:
  “How can I be different? Just be myself and express that I want it.”
  —Scuba Steve (15:19)
• On theme park culture:
  “I think we’ve become the two Disney snobs on the show.”
  —Morgan (25:49)
• On Disney in the rain:
  “Just do it… it’s a badass experience, and it’s kind of… different. It’s unique… I recommend it, just do it.”
  —Scuba Steve (30:33, 30:46)

Timestamps for Important Segments

| Segment | Start | End | |---------------------------------------------|--------|--------| | Childhood TV & Wienerville | 04:06 | 06:21 | | Q&A: Birthdays, Life Philosophy | 06:23 | 10:20 | | Radio Career / Dream Job | 10:32 | 16:08 | | TV as Cultural Window/’Nobody Wants This’ | 16:08 | 18:58 | | Dollywood Review, Theme Park Distinctions | 23:17 | 25:15 | | Disneyland vs. Disney World | 25:49 | 27:23 | | International Disney Parks | 27:51 | 28:10 | | Disney Trip Planning w/ Kids | 28:18 | 28:50 | | Disney (and Universal) in the Rain | 28:51 | 31:13 |

Tone & Closing

The episode is lighthearted, friendly, and honest, mixing practical Disney know-how with personal career inspiration and plenty of pop culture. The camaraderie between Morgan and Scuba Steve makes the Q&A session both relatable and informative.

For Disney fans, theme park newbies, or anyone curious about radio behind-the-scenes, this episode is packed with advice, nostalgia, and a touch of ambition—plus, a reminder that you can enjoy the ride (even in the rain!).

Find Scuba Steve’s show: 105.9 The Rock, 3–7pm Central (local in Nashville or on iHeartRadio).
Follow Morgan (@obgirlmorgan) and the show (@obbyboneshow) for more listener Q&As.