The Bobby Bones Show: SORE LOSERS – Ray's Inappropriate Halloween Costume
Date: October 31, 2025
Hosts: Lunchbox, Sizzin
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Episode Overview
In this episode of the Sore Losers offshoot of The Bobby Bones Show, hosts Lunchbox and Sizzin deliver a lively and sometimes irreverent take on Halloween, sports, streaming woes, and neighborhood drama. The conversation ranges from inappropriate costume ideas and trunk-or-treat gripes to the fallout from YouTube TV dropping ESPN/ABC ahead of a major sports weekend, fan run-ins, and their families’ Halloween plans. The show’s signature is its raw, unfiltered banter, with plenty of jokes, personal anecdotes, and side tangents that capture the feel of two friends talking sports, life, and entertainment.
Key Discussion Points
1. Streaming Chaos: YouTube TV vs. ESPN/ABC (09:00–14:46, 53:00+)
- Crisis for College Football Fans: The hosts vent about YouTube TV pulling ESPN and ABC just before a huge football weekend, and the ripple effect for themselves and friends.
- Sizzin: “It’s like mom and dad saying they’re going to get a divorce and they never do…Well, YouTube and ESPN…they got a divorce. They weren’t kidding.” (09:20)
- Lunchbox: “They pulled those channels…Good luck watching football.” (11:13)
- Bar Viewing Drama: Sizzin initially believes bars won’t be affected but Lunchbox corrects him—most bars still use cable/satellite, not YouTube TV.
- Cable as a Lifeline: Lunchbox, often mocked for still having cable, now takes pride: “But the fact is, this cable that I pay for still has ABC and ESPN.” (12:24)
- Alternative TV Options: They discuss Hulu Live and the annoyance of needing live TV upgrades for access to sports.
- Sports Betting Tie-in: With channels pulled, Sizzin jokes: “TV’s not even gonna be on. There’s no sports on with ABC and ESPN gone.” (53:03)
2. Halloween Shenanigans and Costume Debate (17:43–36:31, 58:28–61:08)
- Early Holiday Prep: Sizzin’s wife puts up Christmas lights and a tree before Halloween—a move Lunchbox finds “so stupid.” (18:01)
- Inappropriate Costume Concepts:
- Sizzin jokes about being a pedophile for Halloween—shut down instantly by Lunchbox:
- Lunchbox: “That is not the one costume you can be. No, that’s the one costume you 100% cannot be.” (18:44)
- Sizzin, undeterred, riffs on being a “registered sex offender”—which Lunchbox repeatedly asserts is not funny for trick-or-treat.
- Sizzin jokes about being a pedophile for Halloween—shut down instantly by Lunchbox:
- Trunk-or-Treat Hate:
- Lunchbox rails against the proliferation of trunk-or-treats: “They’re the stupidest things in the world…We’ve blown this out of proportion.” (20:09)
- Sizzin pokes fun at office Halloween parties as an excuse for coworkers to “wear a skirt.”
- Kids’ Costume Chaos:
- Lunchbox’s kids have last minute costume meltdowns (27:57–29:47): one refuses to be “Steve from Minecraft,” the other a Power Ranger who refuses the mask.
- Coolest costume winner: a kid dressed as a Cybertruck with working lights (21:06–21:59).
- Host Costumes:
- Lunchbox: “Poop.”
- Sizzin’s father (“Toolbox”): “Half man, half woman”—detailed costume with half beard, half earring (32:14).
- Candy Logistics:
- Sizzin’s wife spends $100 on jumbo bags; Lunchbox leaves one small bag out since they’ll be away.
- “Your driveway is one mile long,” Lunchbox jokes, saying no kid would trick-or-treat there. Sizzin suggests setting up at the bottom of the driveway for efficiency.
- Costume Psychology:
- Sizzin muses about how people’s costume choices (vampire, prostitute) reflect “alter egos.”
- Lunchbox: “It gave them an excuse to be slutty. It was so awesome to see these girls let loose.” (35:36)
3. Awkward Neighborhood & Social Encounters (23:18–25:37, 47:41–52:24)
- Fan Encounter: Sizzin describes being recognized by a “good old truck driver” while getting takeout (24:00). They share brief, awkward pleasantries.
- Sympathy Party Invites:
- Lunchbox tells about neighbors who awkwardly invite them to a Halloween party, pretending he usually hosts his own parties. His wife bluntly replies, “We don’t have people over for Halloween,” making the exchange especially uncomfortable. (49:34–50:18)
- Sizzin: “You couldn’t pay me to be part of that awkward conversation.” (50:18)
- They riff on fake memories/wild lines, and joke about making up wild party details (“lady cut in half,” “a dragon,” “a live tiger”).
- Party Hierarchy:
- Jokes about what makes a “rich, rich” party (tarot reader, hibachi chef).
4. Sports Weekend: Soccer, Betting, and Predictions (36:42–44:10, 54:41–59:50)
- Messi in Nashville:
- Messi’s arrival for an MLS playoff game is a huge moment for local fans.
- Lunchbox’s son is singularly excited to “boo Messi”—repeating this anticipation for days. (37:47–39:22)
- Ticket logistics, playoff structure, Nashville’s poor season trajectory, and weather worries.
- Sizzin recalls childhood rainy games and marathon amusement park days, comparing sports fandom with family traditions.
- Sports Betting "Money Makers":
- After griping about the TV blackout, Lunchbox shares NFL picks, focusing on “dumpster fire” teams and upsets (54:41–58:28).
- Other Sports:
- College football: Texas, Vandy, Heisman hopefuls, and injury rumors.
- Brief commentary on the state of Nashville’s major sports teams.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments (with Timestamps)
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On YouTube TV Losing ESPN/ABC
- Sizzin: “It’s like mom and dad say they’re gonna get a divorce…and they never do. Well, YouTube and ESPN…they got a divorce. They weren’t kidding.” (09:20)
- Lunchbox: “I still have ESPN, ABC. So if you need to come over…’cause I have this thing called cable.” (12:24)
- Sizzin: “Our 40 listeners, they would wake up just like we woke up with ESPN. The plug got pulled.” (12:19)
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On Inappropriate Costumes
- Sizzin: “I’m either going to do a pedophile. But that’s not funny.” (18:24)
- Lunchbox (cutting off): “That is not the one costume you can be. No, that’s the one costume you 100% cannot be.” (18:44)
- Sizzin: “Registered sex offender. Is that not funny for trick or treating?” (19:31)
- Lunchbox: “No.” (19:37)
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On Costumes & Kids:
- Lunchbox: “Saw a cybertruck—costume of the year for 2025.” (21:38)
- Lunchbox: “He looked like a bad attitude teenager walking around there getting candy. He was the least dressed up kid in the entire place.” (29:05)
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On the Awkward Invite:
- Lunchbox: “We don’t have people over on Halloween.” (49:34)
- Sizzin: “You couldn’t pay me to be part of that awkward conversation.” (50:18)
- Sizzin: “That lady throwing out ‘you guys always have people over for Halloween’—that was a wild line.” (50:26)
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On Messi, Sports, and Kids:
- Lunchbox: “Dad, I can’t wait to boo Messi.” (37:47)
- Sizzin: “He’s been counting down every day…Three days till we boo Messi.” (39:07)
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On Trunk-or-Treat and Halloween Parties:
- Lunchbox: “Trunk or treats…are the stupidest things in the world.” (20:09)
- Lunchbox: “If you’re going to an adult party, fine. Be a porn star. But I don’t think kids coming to your door…better than being a pedophile.” (19:05)
Timestamped Highlights
- 09:00–14:46: In-depth venting about losing ESPN/ABC; bar confusion and cable defense.
- 17:43–21:59: Early Christmas decor, holiday logic, and inappropriate costume debate.
- 21:59–23:10: Cybertruck costume praised as “costume of the year.”
- 27:57–29:47: Kids’ costume meltdowns and last-second outfit switches.
- 32:14–32:35: Toolbox’s half-man, half-woman costume.
- 49:34–50:18: The awkward, meme-worthy Halloween invite story.
- 37:47–39:22: Messi, soccer game plans, and the joy of booing.
- 54:41–58:28: NFL picks and “take it to the bank” sports betting segment.
Tone and Style
The conversation is fast, casual, a bit raucous, and relentlessly self-deprecating. Edgy humor sometimes toes the line, especially in the costume debate, but both hosts are quick to call out “bad ideas,” maintaining an air of camaraderie amidst their disagreements. The episode oozes Halloween and sports fan culture, with plenty of inside jokes and relatable complaints about streaming, parties, parenting, and fall traditions.
Takeaways for Listeners
- Halloween: It’s a messy blend of hilarious costume successes (and parenting fails), social awkwardness, and the ongoing war between adult fun and kid-friendly traditions.
- Sports: The YouTube TV/ESPN fallout is a relatable disaster for sports fans. The hosts offer both catharsis and pragmatic solutions (cable, betting).
- Neighbors: Sometimes, it really is better to skip that awkward party invitation.
- Family & Fans: Whether it’s getting recognized by a truck driver or dealing with kids’ fickle costume choices, the best stories usually come from real, imperfect moments.
End-of-Episode Reminder:
"Happy Halloween, everybody. Enjoy your candy, enjoy the trick or treating. Just, whatever you do, don’t dress up as a pedophile. Please don’t. Don’t do that, dude…It’ll be bad for the pod." (60:28–60:46)
For full context, listen to the episode for all the stories, sidebars, and bets!
