The Bobby Bones Show – "Tell Me Something Good (Thurs): Eddie's Son Turned 18 And Abby Is Going To The Broncos Game!"

Date: January 22, 2026
Host: Bobby Bones, with Amy, Eddie, Abby, Cameron, and others

Episode Overview

This episode of The Bobby Bones Show centers around the classic "Tell Me Something Good" segment, where each member shares uplifting personal news or notable stories. The crew celebrates Eddie’s son's 18th birthday, Abby’s exciting trip to the Broncos AFC Championship game, success stories from listeners and beyond, and other feel-good moments. The tone is playful, humorous, and sentimental, with friendly banter, gentle teasing, and plenty of personal anecdotes.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Eddie’s Son Turns 18 (02:02–03:38)

• Eddie announces: “Guys, my son turns 18 today. That is crazy. He's 18 years old.” (02:02, Eddie)
  • Reminisces about his son’s childhood moments on the show, especially his kid movie reviews.
• Joking about adulthood:
  • Eddie jokes about telling his son, “Hey, when I get home from work, you better be out of the house. I’m gonna lock the door behind you.” (02:09)
  • The team discusses the traditional "buy cigarettes and lottery tickets at 18" milestone, learning that the federal age for tobacco is now 21 (03:01–03:15).
• Memorable quote:
  • Bobby: “We don't smoke here because we're arguing about it!” (03:07)
  • Eddie: “When they changed it, I was like, holy crap.” (03:10)
• Plans for the birthday: Low-key family celebration—watching The Usual Suspects and going out to dinner.

Abby Goes to the Denver Broncos AFC Championship Game (03:44–05:30)

• Abby shares: “I am going to the Broncos game in Denver. I've never been to a Broncos game and this is going to be huge.” (03:44, Abby)
• How she got tickets:
  • Abby: “My friend just had a hookup. Apparently she knows Sean Payton.” (04:09)
  • The team teases her about possibly getting on-field passes, but Abby is content just to attend (04:28-04:51).
• Discussion about stadium cold: Advice for Abby to bundle up; stories about enduring frigid sports events (05:01–05:08).
  • Bobby: “It does [make it more fun] for like 13 seconds. And it’s awful… You’re miserable.” (05:08)
• Football talk: Touches on starting the backup quarterback and playoff nerves. Abby is reminded to enjoy the experience and not be pressured by expectations.

Understanding Football Odds & Betting (05:44–07:21)

• Amy reveals confusion over point spreads and moneylines:
  • Amy: “I googled, what are the odds? ...It says Patriots are favorites with odds around -4.5 to -5.5 point spread.” (05:47)
  • Bobby explains: “If it's minus four and a half, that means they're a four and a half-point favorite… at the end, subtract four and a half from Denver, and if the Patriots are still winning, you win.” (06:03)
• Team jokes about betting ads and understanding odds: Playful ribbing since Amy does betting ads but doesn't fully grasp the math.
  • Bobby: “Amy knows all that. She does their commercials.” (07:10)

Oz (O’s) Perlman's Super Bowl Predictions & Viral Mentalism (07:26–11:14)

• Bobby brings up mentalist Oz Perlman, known for viral sports predictions and mind-reading stunts.
  • They recall Oz visiting NFL camps, including accurately guessing Joe Rogan’s PIN (08:38).
• Conversation on Super Bowl predictions:
  • Host: “He predicted, before the season started, the two teams in the Super Bowl... Rams and Denver.” (09:03)
  • Discussion ensues over whether Oz adjusts his predictions for the crowd he’s entertaining and whether his predictions are legit or just for show (09:19–09:50).
• Fact-checking prediction records: They try to determine whether Oz made more predictions and debate their validity, with playful skepticism about whether he’s “sent from the future.” (11:27–11:45)
• Memorable banter:
  • Bobby: “Dude, what if this dude was sent from the future?” (11:45, half-joking)

Storms, Plans for the Next Week, and Playful Abbreviations (12:25–15:56)

• Abby is warned about Denver’s negative eight-degree weather.
• Discussion about work logistics with impending snowstorms and scheduling:
  • Amy: “What are we gonna do Monday?” (13:09)
  • Crew jokes around with playful abbreviations (“PBE”), trying to figure out what “play by ear” abbreviates to, providing comic relief (14:00–15:50).
  • Bobby: “Play by ear... The I is not in there.” (15:35)

Tell Me Something Good – Personal Stories (19:48–20:54)

• Amy: Shares her cat’s weight loss journey—two pounds down thanks to exercise and restricted feeding.
  • Amy: “I've been working on it… play more games and she chases her little fuzzy ball… I've restricted her food, which resulted in a lot of extra meowing.” (19:50)
• Lunchbox/Bobby: Celebrates starting season four of Traders with his wife, who waited for him after watching season three alone.
  • Bobby: “Congratulations to her. She respected my wishes and she waited for me.” (20:53)

New Season of The Night Manager & Bobby’s Netflix Project (21:19–24:41)

• Excitement about The Night Manager returning:
  • Host: “The Night Manager with Tom Hiddleston and Hugh Laurie... If you haven’t seen season one, it’s probably from ten years ago. It’s awesome.” (21:28)
• Bobby discusses his upcoming Netflix show, The BobbyCast, launching January 26th:
  • Bobby: “Kenny Chesney is our first guest... I’m gonna be so famous.” (23:20, playful)
  • Encourages listeners to search and set reminders, explaining, “If you do that, I think it helps us too, so people go, 'oh, people actually watch this.'” (24:27)
  • Future episodes will feature stars like Luke Combs and Blake Shelton.

“Tell Me Something Good”—Listener and Community Stories (24:43–27:41)

• Producer Eddie tells the story of Ezlie Ovando, a choir director who repairs broken instruments and donates them to kids, recently even fixing and donating a piano.
  • Host: “That is a great story. That is what it's all about.” (25:43)
• Lunchbox shares about Patricia “Patty” Warden, a Canadian lottery winner who donated $20,000 in grocery gift cards after recovering from homelessness and addiction.
  • Lunchbox: “The last thing I’d ever do is just hand out my money. Like, why would I just give it away?” (26:27, tongue-in-cheek)
  • Host: “I don’t know of anyone that’s ever gone bankrupt out of generosity. I know people that have gone bankrupt for buying a bunch of stupid cars.” (26:42–26:53)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Eddie (on son turning 18): “This is the same kid that would do movie reviews here... That is just crazy to me.” (02:13)
• Abby (on her Broncos trip): “My friend just had a hookup. Apparently she knows Sean Payton.” (04:09)
• Amy (betting confusion): “So I googled... It says the Patriots are favorites with odds around negative 4.5 to negative 5.5 point spread.” (05:47)
• Bobby (mentalism): “Guys, don't be stupid... Oz Perlman, he's everywhere.” (07:39–07:44)
• Amy (on her cat): “I've been working on it... And I've restricted her food, which resulted in a lot of extra meowing. But I think she's gotten used to it.” (19:50)
• Lunchbox (on lottery giveaways): “The last thing I'd ever do is just hand out my money... This is how you go bankrupt.” (26:27)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Eddie’s Son Turns 18: 02:02–03:38
• Abby’s Broncos Game Plans: 03:44–05:30
• Understanding Betting Odds: 05:44–07:21
• Oz Perlman and Super Bowl Predictions: 07:26–11:14
• Cold Weather, Work Logistics, Abbreviation Jokes: 12:25–15:56
• Tell Me Something Good – Personal Stories: 19:48–20:54
• The Night Manager & Netflix Update: 21:19–24:41
• "Tell Me Something Good" – Listeners/Community: 24:43–27:41

Final Takeaways

This episode radiates warmth and camaraderie, with the team celebrating life milestones, supporting friends’ adventures, playfully arguing about sports odds, and highlighting stories of generosity from both within their circle and the larger community. Genuinely positive news is at the heart of the show, making it an uplifting listen for longtime fans and newcomers alike.