The Bobby Bones Show: "Tell Me Something Good" (Fri) – Charitable Challenge for Amy + First Date on V-Day

Date: February 13, 2026
Host: Bobby Bones (Premiere Networks)
Main Participants: Bobby Bones, Amy, Malcolm Glauble

Episode Overview

This episode centers around the popular "Tell Me Something Good" segment, blending feel-good stories from the hosts' lives, a discussion about expectations on first dates that fall on Valentine's Day, and heartwarming community highlights. Bobby also issues a charitable knitting challenge to Amy, and the team lightheartedly debates age-related terms. The episode is full of the hosts’ signature quick humor, vulnerable moments, and their genuine camaraderie.

Key Discussion Points and Highlights

1. Personal Good News Stories

Timestamp: 02:26–07:57

Amy's Proud Mom Moment

• Amy celebrates her son's perseverance in track tryouts, noting his healthy response to disappointment and his maturity in cheering for classmates.
  • Quote (Amy, 02:26): "He was a little stressed that he didn't do great, so how he handled that was he just went for like a five mile run... I'm proud of him for knowing that he just needs to train and work harder to get better."
  • She admires his ability to recognize growth in others and use it as inspiration.

Bobby's Quirky Cardigan Story

• Bobby shares a humorous anecdote about discovering an old, eye-catching British military-style cardigan in his closet, prompted by his wife.
  • Quote (Bobby, 04:23): "I love it. It's double breasted. It's got stripes down it...this is definitely an attention wearing cardigan."
  • The story devolves into playful banter with Malcolm about retiring beloved, ragged clothing and the idiosyncrasies of comfort wear.

Malcolm's Tire Luck

• Malcolm tells a relatable story about discovering a nail in his tire that fortunately didn’t cause a flat, avoiding hassle and cost.
  • Quote (Malcolm, 07:36): "So I was like, dude. He's like, you're lucky."

2. Listener Voicemail: First Date on Valentine’s Day

Timestamp: 08:01–14:51

Dilemma: Expectations for a V-Day First Date

• A listener asks if it’s typical to expect a gift on a Valentine’s first date.
  • Bobby and Amy discuss the unique social expectations placed on Valentine’s Day dates, particularly first ones.
  • Quote (Bobby, 08:14): "It should be treated with, you know, a little more romantic respect, even if it’s a first date, because you don’t go on a Valentine’s Day first date and not acknowledge it’s Valentine's Day."
• Bobby lays out his expectations for the man on such a date: dressing up, a small gesture like a flower, and chivalry.
• Malcolm and Amy debate what constitutes an appropriate romantic gesture:
  • Malcolm, 11:41: "How many flowers? Like a bouquet or like, just one little, like, oh, you’re my Valentine?"
• The trio humorously dissects what’s “too much” for a first date—from a single flower to an overwhelming bouquet.
• Safety is also discussed: Amy brings up whether it’s wise to let a first date pick you up at home, especially if you met online.
  • Quote (Bobby, 13:22): "Amy, don’t be inviting a dude in on the first date. You don’t even know the guy after the first date. Maybe."
• The consensus: Valentine's Day raises the bar a bit, but it shouldn't set unrealistic expectations for future dates.

3. Community Good News: Charitable Knitting & NICU Cuddler

Timestamp: 17:56–23:47

Tim Washburn’s Beanie Mission

• Bobby spotlights Tim Washburn of Tulsa, who knits beanies year-round for the homeless, giving away over 700 hats.
  • Quote (Bobby, 18:13): "He sells his colorful creations at craft shows to buy more, takes all that profit money and then makes more and then gives them away."
• Sparked by this, Bobby challenges Amy to knit beanies for the show team by next winter.
  • Amy, 20:26: "Okay, beanies."

Learning New Words: “Octogenarian”

• Amy shares that her son is tutored by an "octogenarian" (a word she recently learned), leading to a group exploration of decade-based age terminology.
  • Amy, 20:56: "Someone in their 80s... every decade, every age has a thing going."
  • The group banters about “quadragenarian,” “sexagenarian,” and “pentagonarian,” poking fun at the unwieldy words.
  • Bobby, 23:35: "If I see it, I'll at least know what it means. But it feels like way too many letters when you can say how many."

The NICU Baby Cuddler: Lynn Harris

• Amy shouts out Lynn Harris, an 83-year-old Army veteran volunteering as a baby cuddler in Austin’s St. David's NICU for over two decades.
  • Amy, 22:13: "He helps calm infants by talking to them and providing gentle touch... he celebrates when the babies are healthy enough to go home."
• The team jokes about nicknames like “Uncle Lynn,” but ultimately agrees his work is admirable.

Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments

• On Comfort Clothes:
  Bobby (06:36): "I don’t travel anywhere without a cutoff. And again, I'd like to say it's not for exposure of muscles, because I don't have those. Like, I'm in okay shape, but I just like to feel free. Free and easy. Down the road I go."

• On Valentine’s Date Expectations:
  Bobby (08:52): “You should dress up a little more. Not her—I'm sure she'll dress how she wants to dress. But the guy doesn't need to wear an untucked polo shirt and jeans on Valentine's Day.”

• On the Evolution of Friendship Terms:
  Amy (21:39): "You know how when you learn a new word and then you start to see it more places and you must have just skipped over it before and it not registered?"

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Personal Good News: 02:26–07:57
• Listener's Valentine's First Date Dilemma: 08:01–14:51
• Charitable Beanie Challenge and NICU Volunteer: 17:56–23:47
• Funny Age Terminology Banter: 20:55–23:35

Episode Tone

The episode is warm, chatty, and filled with both humor and sincerity. The cast maintains their playful ribbing and curiosity, ensuring a mix of laughs and thoughtfulness. Bobby’s style is both authoritative and approachable, and Amy’s sincerity shines through in the personal stories.

Summary

Listeners of this episode will come away inspired by stories of perseverance, community kindness, and small but meaningful gestures. The team tackles practical dating dilemmas with humor and care, giving advice that's both modern and grounded. A recurring theme: doing good and appreciating the genuine, simple pleasures—in relationships, family, and community.