The Bobby Bones Show Presents: SORE LOSERS — Lunchbox Gets Bigger Better Dealed by the Boss

Episode Date: October 11, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode of the Sore Losers features Lunchbox and Bazer diving into Friday energy, fantasy football frustrations, being one-upped by a boss with a surprise private jet trip, and classic “adulting” mishaps. The conversation winds through office culture, friendship etiquette, and family stories, all wrapped in the humor and candid dialogue fans expect from the Sore Losers.

Key Topics and Discussion Points

1. Friday Traditions and Marriage Realities

Timestamps: 02:00 – 05:18

• Bazer and Lunchbox open the show by discussing how little traditions (like a “Happy Friday” text) change once you're married.
• Bazer values the “Friday kick-off text” from his wife as the official stress-free start to the weekend, something Lunchbox admits he’s never experienced.
• Quote:

  “It's the text that starts the weekend. Once you say that, boom, that means no worries. We're not talking about bills, we're not talking about obligations.” — Bazer (02:47)

• Reflection on how work-life balance shifts with marriage and busier career schedules.

2. Fantasy Football Woes and Banter

Timestamps: 06:23 – 17:03

• Lunchbox recounts a rough fantasy week: wrong player drops, surprise high-scorers, and getting dominated in point totals before Sunday even arrives.
• Quote:

  “All I had to do was leave Wandell Robinson. Like, I could have dropped someone else. But no, I choose Wandell Robinson and immediately — touchdown. Okay, rub it in my face, mother…” — Lunchbox (08:01)

• Discussion about the ups and downs of managing a fantasy team and why fantasy is still relevant even in the age of legalized sports gambling.
• Bazer shares how co-managing a team with Justin has changed his approach, prioritizing analytics over big names.
• Light ribbing about letting friends (or listeners) win just to keep leagues inclusive.

3. Letdowns and Getting “Bigger Better Dealed”

Timestamps: 22:37 – 33:39 / Main story arc

• The show’s namesake story: Lunchbox details an awkward encounter with his boss, who offers to golf together only to bail without notice for a flashier golf date in Connecticut—flying out on a private jet.
• Real-time reactions: Lunchbox’s anticipation, getting a notification the boss is golfing in another state, and sending a text to confirm (and getting a belated apology).
• Quote:

  “He told me yesterday right here in the hallway, hey, I can play tomorrow. And I said, oh, I could too. And he goes, dude, so after the show, probably about 12:30. And I was like, that would be great...and as I, I'm sitting here now he's on hole number four in Connecticut.” — Lunchbox (26:58)

• Bazer’s advice: fight back with fake tee times of your own—the “Bigger Better Deal” arms race.
• The sting and humor of being low on the social totem pole emphasized.
• Quote:

  “No, no. Not only am I odd man out, that he got this. Cool. Obviously something happened, but he didn't even have the thought, oh, you know what, I need to text Lunch and let him know I'm out.” — Lunchbox (31:04)

4. Awkward Social Hierarchies & Office Relationships

Timestamps: 33:39 – 46:07

• The Sore Losers reflect on how bosses or higher-ups sometimes treat lunch invitations or friendly gestures casually, while employees may take them to heart.
• Lunchbox wonders whether his boss ever genuinely intended to play or was just making polite conversation.
• Broader discussion on how “the other half lives”—comparing country club cultures, private jet invites, and what’s lost or gained by chasing exclusivity.
• Fun speculation about celebrity golf companions: would you actually enjoy a surprise trip with famous artists, or would it just be awkward?

5. Family Life: The Naked Sleepwalker Mystery

Timestamps: 36:12 – 41:12

• Lunchbox narrates a hilarious late-night family story: discovering his son asleep naked after peeling off pajamas during a sleepwalking bathroom trip.
• Quote:

  “I walk in the hall, there's his pajama shorts. Homeboy's sleeping butt naked...And I'm like, what in the world is he sleeping naked for?” — Lunchbox (38:03)

• Classic family banter, with Bazer chiming in about future storytelling potential and kid logic.

6. Betting Locks and Weekend Sports Preview

Timestamps: 47:21 – 50:39

• Lunchbox delivers his NFL picks for the weekend: Broncos -7.5 vs. Jets, Steelers -6 vs. Browns, Jaguars +1.5 vs. Seahawks.
• Quick scan through the college football slate.
• Bazer shares his lock:

  “My lock is… it's gonna be good old fashioned football fun. Red river rivalry is gonna be epic if that kid is playing mater.” — Bazer (49:35)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the pain of fantasy football second-guessing:

  “It's like, you know, you got guests coming over and you don't really realize what you're throwing in the trash. You just pick up stuff and start throwing stuff in closets and under the bed...then the next day you're like, wait, where'd that lottery ticket go?” — Lunchbox (14:44)

• On social hierarchies:

  “That lets you know where you're at on the totem pole. And I wonder if it hit him when I texted, or did he hope that I was just going to forget about golf and it was not going to have to be awkward… I'll say 100%. He gapped it.” — Lunchbox (42:06/42:59)

• On relationship rituals fading:

  “It's weird. Once you get married, things change, isn't it? Like you don't do the same stuff, you don't talk the same way, you don't show the same kind of actions towards each other.” — Bazer (02:07)

Episode Flow & Listener Takeaways

• The Sore Losers’ casual banter and story sharing make even “first world problems” relatable and entertaining.
• The bigger, better deal theme strikes a chord with anyone who’s ever been “bumped” by a boss or friend, with the show gently poking fun at social dynamics and the pain of missed opportunities.
• Balanced with sports analysis, playful ribbing, and real-life family mishaps, the episode maintains an upbeat but self-deprecating tone.

Highlighted Segments with Timestamps

• Friday Start Rituals & Marriage — 02:00 – 05:18
• Fantasy Football Mishaps — 06:23 – 17:03
• The Connecticut Golf Snub Story — 22:37 – 33:39
• Family Naked Sleepwalker Story — 36:12 – 41:12
• NFL & College Football Picks — 47:21 – 50:39

Summary

This episode is quintessential Sore Losers: equal parts sports talk, humor, and everyday-life stories. Lunchbox’s tales of fantasy football heartbreak and being “bigger better dealed” by his boss are both relatable and laugh-out-loud funny, while Bazer’s insights keep the energy light and self-aware. If you’ve ever felt left out, made a last-minute bad call, or watched marriage rituals fade, this episode’s for you—delivered with the trademark Sore Losers blend of candor and comedy.