The Bobby Bones Show – Sore Losers: Lunchbox Got Scammed at the Computer Store

Date: October 25, 2025
Podcast Host: Premiere Networks
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Episode Overview

This episode of "Sore Losers" from The Bobby Bones Show is a rollercoaster of shocking sports scandals, personal tech troubles, and the usual dose of irreverent banter. The show dives into major NBA gambling and poker scandals, debates the ripple effects on sports, laughs at podcast rituals, and ends with a wild story about Lunchbox’s near-disastrous encounter at an Apple Store. The tone is fast, comedic, and unfiltered, as Lunchbox and his co-host (C) swap stories, opinions, and jabs on air.

Key Topics & Breakdown

1. Blockbuster NBA Gambling and Cheating Scandal

[01:40–23:22]

• Scandal Unfolds:

  • The current head coach of the Portland Trailblazers and Miami Heat player Terry Rozier were arrested by the FBI for involvement in illegal gambling and rigged sports/poker operations.
  • Detailed two overlapping federal cases: one on insider NBA prop betting, the other on high-tech rigged underground poker games.
  • Involvement of the Italian Mafia, wire fraud, extortion, and leveraging insider NBA information.

    “The case involves La Cosa Nostra, the Italian Mafia. Charges include illegal gambling, wire fraud, and extortion.” – A (01:54)

  • NBA player Terry Rozier conspired to leave a game early, with over $200,000 bet on his prop unders. Winnings were counted at his house.
  • Former Raptors player John Day Porter was coerced due to gambling debts.

• Poker Game Details:

  • Rigged poker games in high-profile cities, with former NBA athletes as draws.
  • Cheating tech included card-reading trays, shuffling machines with cameras, contact lenses, “X-ray” tables, and offsite “quarterbacks” relaying info.

• Analysis and Banter:

  • Hosts break down the mechanics, motivations, and the “dumbness” of placing suspiciously large bets.

    “How dumb are we? Like, how dumb are we?” – A (08:37)

  • Surprised at notable figures’ vulnerability to gambling addiction and debts.
  • The scandal prompts a debate on gambling legalization and policing.

• Memorable Quotes:

  • “He can no longer coach in the NBA because…is this game rigged like your poker games?” – A (12:09)
  • “These are all guys that had the bug, the gambling bug. It got them. It was going after them pretty good.” – C (10:51)

• Timestamps for Key Moments:

  • 01:40: Scandal breaking news overview
  • 04:04–06:16: Details on players’ involvement and mafia threats
  • 13:01: Discussion on how coaches could affect rigged outcomes
  • 14:23–15:57: Sports sign stealing, FBI investigation interplay

2. Podcast Rituals, Hosting, and On-Air Chemistry

[25:38–35:28]

• Intro Philosophy:

  • The co-hosts riff about the importance of podcast “intros” and consistency. Comparing themselves to giants like Pat McAfee, Cowherd, and PTI.

• Appreciation for Daily Rituals:

  • They note how even listeners become attached to routine voices and are let down by substitute hosts.
  • Realization: Compare yourself only to yourself, not industry icons.

    “You’ll never be Lunchbox. You’ll never be me. You can only be the best you.” – C (28:47)

• Team Roles and Expertise:

  • Joke about not needing a full panel of “experts”—they’re all-in-one.

3. Lunchbox’s Apple Store Nightmare: “The Computer Scam”

[38:47–52:43]

• Setting the Scene:

  • Lunchbox's Apple MacBook charger becomes unreliable due to years of podcast files weighing it down.
  • Visits the Apple Store to check the charging port.

• The Alleged “Scam”:

  • Apple tech unscrews, disconnects the battery, and declares it dead, suggesting a new purchase.
  • All podcast backups appear lost.

    “I want to... how do I get all of my stuff off my computer? She goes, it’s probably all lost.” – A (42:59)

  • Host realizes the tech didn’t give it enough time; walks out disappointed, considering spending $1,500 on a new laptop.

• Twist Ending:

  • After returning home, plugging in, the computer turns on and works better than before—the port now charging fine.

• Takeaway & Tone:

  • Calls the Apple “genius” an “Apple dumbass” for her lack of care and suspected upsell attempt.

    “This Apple genius was actually an Apple dumbass. It was an actual con job.” – A (50:54)

4. Listener Mail & Sports Banter

[35:05–36:15; 54:49–68:30]

• Listener Shoutouts:

  • Read and laugh at a listener’s football commentary and joke responses.
  • Quick sports commentary about NCAA games, player prospects, and shock at unathletic players reaching the NBA.

    “Shock of a lifetime… he made an NBA roster. The dude was so God awful at Kansas. He sucked so bad.” – A (55:07)

• Banter around Life in Sports:

  • Nostalgia and comfort commentary on watching golf when sick—or when avoiding stress.
  • Playful pokes at college mascots, team matchups, player stats, and city “-ville” names.

5. Picks, Gambling Tips & Comic Bits

[49:49–67:17]

• Against the Scandal's Backdrop:
  • Despite the episode’s warnings about gambling and cheating, the show goes forward with “money maker” NFL and College Football picks for the weekend.

    “Are we still going to do this in light of the recent events?” – C (59:52)

  • Jokes about Terry Rozier’s (alleged) advice and under bets.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Sports Cheating:
  “You know how you say don’t gamble because it can get you kicked out of league? Well, what about you and your poker games that were fixed?” – A (12:10)
• Apple Store Frustration:
  “This Apple genius was actually an Apple dumbass. It was an actual con job… she disconnected the battery and didn’t give it enough time on the charger and was ready to sell me a $1,500 computer.” – A (50:54)
• Podcasting Philosophy:
  “You’ll never be Lunchbox. You’ll never be me. You can only be the best you.” – C (28:47)

Important Timestamps

• NBA/Mafia Scandal Deep Dive: 01:40–23:22
• Podcast Hosting/Intro Discussion: 25:38–35:28
• Apple Store “Scam” Story: 38:47–52:43
• Listener Letters & Rapid-Fire Sports: 54:49–68:30
• Weekly “Money Makers” Picks: 49:49–67:17

Summary for New Listeners

In this jam-packed episode, the Sore Losers crew pulls you into the chaotic underbelly of sports scandals, mixing shock and humor to dissect just how far athletes and coaches could fall into gambling controversy. Listeners get a hilarious behind-the-scenes on podcast rituals and hear a cautionary—yet ultimately triumphant—tale about trusting the “geniuses” at the Apple Store. The show closes with playful, confident football picks and the reminder to gamble responsibly—and beware of any “inside tips from Terry R. in Miami!”

If you missed it:

• Get your fix of wild NBA crime, tech store customer service drama, and plenty of sports predictions, all in the signature irreverent tone of Lunchbox and the Sore Losers crew.
• Stay for the laughs, sports takes, and comic relief—and maybe double-check before you hand your tech over to an “expert.”

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