The Bobby Bones Show
Episode: Tell Me Something Good (MON): Bobby’s Baby Weekend And Winning Money!
Date: April 13, 2026
Host: Bobby Bones & Team (Amy, Eddie, Morgan, Lunchbox)
Episode Overview
This lively episode of "The Bobby Bones Show" revolves around the team’s weekend highlights, good news, and plenty of spontaneous banter. Bobby shares updates on life as a new dad—including being confined to the house for baby duty—and celebrates a big Masters betting win. The crew swaps uplifting stories from their weekends, debates Southwest Airlines’ new seating system, nerds out about the TV show "The Wire," and touches on pop culture, sports journalism integrity, and a political scandal in California. The tone is friendly, lighthearted, and authentically conversational.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Bobby’s Baby Weekend & "The Wire"
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Baby Routine:
Bobby describes his weekends as "locked in," centered around his newborn's feeding schedule every 2.5 hours.
- "We don't do anything on the weekends. Like, I’m telling you, there’s nothing we can do...We are locked into the baby schedule." (03:00)
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Watching "The Wire":
Bobby’s wife suggested revisiting the classic show. He reflects on how it feels both dated and nostalgic, debating if it holds up compared to modern series.
- "Sometimes I like to watch shows that are set at that time back then where they didn't have cell phones and stuff." (05:12)
- The cast’s future fame gets a mention—Michael B. Jordan and Idris Elba among them.
2. Uplifting Personal "Tell Me Something Good" Moments
The team shares their feel-good stories in the signature segment:
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Bobby's Big Bet:
Bobby unexpectedly stops Amy from sharing her good news to reveal he won $1,300 betting on Rory McIlroy to win the Masters.
- "I won $1,300 on Rory winning the Masters!" (06:06, 06:11)
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Amy’s Game Room Slumber Party:
Amy details repurposing attic twin mattresses for her son’s weekend sleepover, turning their game room into a party space.
- "It was totally worth it, like, for him to have just his slumber party in the game room." (07:15)
- She muses about improving the space to add value to her house—and reveals realtors are already making offers.
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Lunchbox Returns:
Lunchbox is back after being ill, jokingly calling his return a gift to the show:
- "I'm back. I'm healthy, and it sound great. Feels good." (11:07)
- The group riff on how quickly he bounced back.
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Eddie’s Costco Gas & Kid’s Victory:
Eddie gets excited about cheap gas at Costco and recounts his son's basketball championship win:
- "I got gas at Costco for $3.69 a gallon...It made my day. That makes me sound old because I get excited over cheap gas." (12:07)
- "He won his basketball tournament championship...That was legit." (12:50)
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Amy’s Son at the Track Meet:
Amy sympathizes with her son, who tripped at his race, affecting his time but not his spirit:
- "I felt bad for these kids...He fell to the ground and then had to get back up." (13:10, 13:28)
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Morgan’s New Phone:
Morgan finally replaces her cruise-damaged phone with a new one, touting its strong zoom feature.
- "I have a new phone...my phone started really acting up. It was just dying left and right." (22:20)
- The team compares phone sizes in a playful rant about technology.
3. Financial & Real Estate Chatter
- Capital Gains Talk:
Amy educates Eddie and listeners on home sale taxes—if you sell before living two years in a primary residence, you pay capital gains.
- "If you own it for two years, then you don't have to pay it (capital gains tax)..." (09:07)
- Bobby: "Hey, let's not act like Amy's a popper, okay?" (10:00)
- Amy: "What? ...Who uses this word? Are we old?" (10:04)
4. Airline Rants & Boarding Procedures
- Southwest Airlines' New System:
The team debates Southwest’s recent boarding changes versus traditional methods, with frustrated experiences of luggage issues, seating confusion, and longing for the good ol’ days.
- Morgan: "People were having to walk all the way to the back to put their bag above the seat and then walk back to their seat in the front..." (18:01)
- Bobby: "I think they should board it where like, the first 10 rows get on first, the next 10 rows get on second." (18:27)
5. Sports Journalism Ethics & Scandal
- Discussing the Diana Russini/Mike Vrabel Rumor:
They unpack rumors involving an NFL coach and a reporter, the ethics of journalistic integrity in sports, and the PI (private investigator) angle:
- Bobby: "Her job is to cover with integrity and have sources. His job is to coach football. Whatever he does on the side." (24:05)
- Morgan: "So PI meaning potentially hired by one of their spouses or PI from like their profession." (26:39)
- The group speculates on media ethics, source protection, and public perception.
6. California Political Scandal
- Eric Swalwell Controversy:
The fallout from allegations against the California gubernatorial candidate is discussed—alleged assaults, inside political maneuvers, and the state’s unique primary system.
- Amy: "One of them's alleging rape." (29:13)
- Bobby: "I think this wasn't a Republican taking down a Democrat. I think it was another Democrat taking down a Democrat to get him out so there'd be one Democrat." (29:15)
- Amy: "Tell me something good that it forced him to drop out of a race and not end up with even more power." (33:16)
7. Heartwarming News Stories
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Learning to Ride a Bike (34:11):
Bobby shares a college team teaching a freshman player to ride a bike, celebrating teamwork and support.
- "They didn’t tease him about it...they’re celebrating him. Go ahead." (34:34)
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Father-Son River Rescue (36:11):
Eddie shares a story about a quick-thinking son rescuing his father from freezing water with a life jacket.
- "If it wasn't for that life jacket, the hypothermia definitely would have set in and it would have been really bad." (36:11)
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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On Newborn Life:
"We are locked in. So can't go anywhere. We really don't. Not yet. She doesn't have her two month shots yet." — Bobby (03:55)
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On Winning Big & Humble Bragging:
"I was wrong. Can I stop you real quick? I won $1,300 on Rory winning the Masters." — Bobby (06:06)
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On Cheap Thrills:
"It made my day. And that makes me sound old because I get excited over cheap gas." — Eddie (12:29)
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House Flipping Wisdom:
"No, I'm at least holding. No, every two. Two years, at least. Because then I don't have to pay capital gains." — Amy (08:48)
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Popper vs. Pauper Debate:
"Let's not act like Amy's a popper, okay?" — Bobby (10:00)
"A what?" — Amy (10:03)
"Who uses this word? Are we old?" — Amy (10:10)
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On Technology:
"You need to see Morgan's zoom, dude. It is crazy...I saw Amy's eyeball from here." — Eddie (33:42)
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On Journalist Ethics:
"Her job is to cover with integrity and have sources. His job is to coach football. Whatever he does on the side." — Bobby (24:05)
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On Giving Up the Race:
"Tell me something good that it forced him to drop out of a race and not end up with even more power." — Amy (33:16)
Timestamps for Key Segments
- Bobby’s Baby & "The Wire": 02:10–05:16
- Tell Me Something Good—All Hosts: 05:17–14:01, 22:20–23:51, 34:02–36:51
- House Offers, Real Estate, Capital Gains: 08:06–10:00
- Costco Gas & Tournament Win: 12:07–12:57
- Airline Procedures Rant: 17:38–19:09
- Sports Journalism Scandal Discussion: 23:27–28:16
- Political Scandal in CA: 28:21–33:04
- Feel-Good News Stories (Bike, River Rescue): 34:11–36:51
Flow & Tone
The episode is breezy, relatable, and full of real-life anecdotes and quick-witted banter. Jokes about age, parenting, and being out of touch are self-deprecating but warm. The “Tell Me Something Good” spirit runs throughout, with the group highlighting personal—and national—good news, while balancing playful ribbing with sincere encouragement.
Useful for Listeners
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