The Bobby Bones Show: SORE LOSERS — "What Broke Lunchbox's Heart?"

Premiere Networks • November 28, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode of the Sore Losers podcast, hosted by Lunchbox and Ray, dives into the heartbreak and chaos of fantasy football, explores the misery and memories it brings, and delivers relationship advice for Vegas travelers, all with the trademark banter and relatable stories. The show is a blend of fantasy football venting, betting tips, travel and lifestyle advice, and friendly (sometimes exasperated) disagreement.

Key Topics & Discussion Points

1. Technical Troubles & Studio Antics

• Mic/Headphone Debate: The episode opens mid-banter about poor audio quality due to Ray’s refusal to wear headphones, sparking classic Sore Losers bickering.
  • Lunchbox: "Why would you compromise the product for some stupid thing?... You not wearing headphones could possibly screw up the pod." (02:13)
  • Ray: "Not gonna do it." (02:12)
• Studio Decor Drama: The introduction of Ray's cat calendar in the studio, intended to annoy coworkers and amuse himself, provides comic relief.
  • Ray: "I'm taking a cat calendar to this damn place." (04:17)

2. Fantasy Football Misery & Regrets (06:15–18:00)

Lunchbox’s Heartbreak

• For 12 weeks, Lunchbox’s team consistently held a playoff position, only to miss the postseason in the final stretch due to back-to-back losses against "Big Tsunami."
  • "Fantasy football has ruined my day. It has ruined my week. It has ruined my month." (06:15)
  • “I was in first or second place the entire season until two weeks left and... the magic ran out. It’s over. And I’m very depressed.” (12:28)
• Regrets/mistakes: Benching key players, lamenting against-the-odds scenarios, and questioning the league schedule.
  • Lunchbox: "I put Tet Texture on the bench. He scored like 30 points… Then this second week, I play him… and all of a sudden, here comes the big tsunami and absolutely obliterates my face." (07:51–09:20)

Ray & Justin’s Parallel Woes

• Ray’s team also flopped, becoming mathematically eliminated despite early promise.
  • "We thought we were going to be 13 and 1. We're 6, 7." (09:47)
  • "It’s been a rough few days to realize I’m not going to make the playoffs." (11:37)

Notable Team Management Blunders

• Dropping future stars (Quinshon Judkins), botched high picks (Ashton Gency over Jonathan Taylor Thomas), and overthinking start/sit decisions feature heavily.
  • Ray: "The biggest downfall though… Abby replacing me in the league—I dropped Judkins… he ends up signing a contract and beats our ass the entire year." (15:04–15:39)
  • Lunchbox: "At number 11 overall, I took Ashton Jinchy. You want to talk about a terrible, terrible, terrible pick." (15:52)

Fantasy Football Financial Stakes

• The sting is heightened by significant cash on the line and tales of teammates planning on a win to fix their car.
  • Ray: "He was actually counting on it and he may have spent it ahead of time..." (18:28)

3. Audience Q&A: Vegas Advice for First-Timers (22:03–35:14)

Core Advice & Stories

• Don’t Let Gambling Divide You:
  • Ray recounts a poignant lesson about connecting with your partner, not the machines or tables.
    • "Don’t let the gambling get in front of you and your chick… The most enjoyable part… was us at the Aria playing bubble craps…" (22:41)
• Where to Stay & What to Do:
  • Downtown/Fremont Street for cheaper fun, better odds, and Old Vegas charm.
  • Daytime: Sightsee (Bellagio’s floral garden), people-watch, walk through casinos, or hit the pool.
  • Nightlife: Bellagio fountains (best at night), clubbing, and classic shows (with cautionary tales about underwhelming ones).
  • Don’ts: Avoid robot-made pizza and cheap party pack jello shots!
    • "But don't go with an AI Robot making your pizza… there's better pizza out there." (30:01)
    • "Also, don't buy the party pack of jello shots…" (30:29)
  • Eat & Drink: Recommendations include Javier's (Aria), Best Bros. (Park MGM), Chandelier Bar (Cosmopolitan), and off-strip steak at the Golden Steer or Strat.

Lifestyle Tips

• Keep Plans Fluid: Avoid overscheduling; let Vegas surprise you.
  • "Vegas is a city you can land with no plans." (32:47)
• Napping is Not a Sin: Recharge so you can stay up late.
• Use the Tram: "$20 a day and it pretty much connects to all the casinos you want to go to." (31:17)
• Watch the People: "The people watching is amazing in Las Vegas." (34:23)

4. Listener Mailbag & Fantasy League Questions (45:04–48:30)

• Emails from Listeners: Planning group dinners at the quirky Magic Time Machine in San Antonio, clarifying multi-division fantasy playoff rules, and vetting the fairness of blockbuster trades (McCaffrey for Olave and Lamar Jackson).
  • "Top two from each division make the playoffs..." (46:34)
  • On suspect trade: "If it was just a lave for McCaffrey, then… that's egregious." (47:56)

5. "Money Makers": Betting Picks & Analysis (50:44–59:10)

Admitting Mistakes & Betting Philosophy

• Lunchbox admits to blown picks, reiterates lessons learned about big point spreads: "They just want to win the game and get out of town… not worried about covering." (51:00–51:35)

Thanksgiving Weekend Game Picks

• Seattle -11.5 vs. Minnesota: Confident in QB mismatch.
  • "John Wofford ain’t gonna do crap against Seattle. Give me Seattle -11 and a half." (53:06)
• Houston +4.5 at Indy: Belief in Houston’s defense.
• San Francisco -4.5 at Cleveland: Lack of faith in Shador Sanders, confidence in Kyle Shanahan's coaching prowess.
  • "Take it to the bank!" (56:30)

General Advice

• Predict the future, not the past: "Guys, remember, you got to predict the future, not the past." (57:43)
• Riffing on the volatility of NFL betting lines, with a warning against overreacting to last week's results.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Fantasy Football Despair:
  • "Fantasy football has ruined my day… my week... my month." – Lunchbox (06:15)
  • "For 12 straight weeks, I have been in the playoffs… and then the magic ran out." – Lunchbox (12:28)
• Relationship Advice, Vegas Style:
  • "The best time was me and her taking turns... Not like sexually." – Ray (24:08)
• On Bad Food Choices in Vegas:
  • "Don’t go with an AI Robot making your pizza... There’s better pizza out there." – Ray (30:01)
  • "Also, don't buy the party pack of jello shots… It was the worst damn thing I’ve ever had in my mouth." – Lunchbox (30:54)
• On Planning in Vegas:
  • "Vegas is a city you can land with no plans." – Ray (32:47)
• Self-deprecating Humor:
  • "I put Tet Texture on the bench. He scored like 30 points… Big tsunami absolutely obliterates my face." – Lunchbox (07:51)
• On Fantasy Playoffs:
  • "Top two from each division make the playoffs. The number one, whoever has the higher record of those four is the number one seed..." – Lunchbox (46:34)
• On Coaches of the Year:
  • "Just because you win the most games, doesn’t mean you should be coach of the year." – Lunchbox (58:44)

Episode Takeaways

• Fantasy football pain is real—and made more excruciating by both luck and bad decisions.
• Relationships matter more than winnings, especially in places like Vegas.
• Travel, entertainment, and food in Vegas: Let loose, don’t overschedule, and learn from others’ culinary misfires.
• Listener interaction continues to drive some of the most practical (and comical) segments.
• Gambling tips: Fade big spreads, don’t chase losses, and always—ALWAYS—predict the future, not the past.
• Trademark humor, camaraderie, and humility define the Sore Losers podcast, making even heartbreak hilarious.

Timestamps of Important Segments

• 01:39 – Studio banter, cat calendar, audio woes
• 06:15 – Fantasy football heartbreak begins
• 16:00 – League blunders and regrets
• 22:03 – Listener Vegas Q&A & tips
• 45:04 – Mailbag: cross-country trips, fantasy etiquette
• 50:44 – Money Makers: betting picks and advice
• 57:43 – Final takes, coaching talk, Cowboys/Panthers discussion

Tone & Language

• Conversational, irreverent, and heartfelt: The hosts’ self-deprecating humor and raw honesty about wins, losses, and life choices provide relatability and laughs—perfect for fans and newcomers alike.

In Summary

If you love rants about fantasy football heartbreak, practical (and not-so-practical) Vegas advice, wild studio antics, and real talk with a generous helping of jokes, this Sore Losers episode delivers in full.