The Bobby Bones Show — "Tell Me Something Good (THURS): How To Survive Being Lost In The Woods"

Date: January 15, 2026
Host(s): Bobby Bones, Amy, Eddie, Lunchbox, others
Episode Theme: Everyday wins and survival tips — from personal anecdotes to getting lost in the wild.

Episode Overview

This episode of "The Bobby Bones Show" is all about silver linings and real-life “good news.” The crew shares personal stories—some funny, some touching—about recent positive moments in their lives. Later, Eddie delivers a remarkable story about surviving in the wilderness, leading to a practical, entertaining discussion on what to do if you find yourself lost in the woods.

"Tell Me Something Good" Roundtable (02:20 - 14:00)

Main Segment:

Bobby challenges the team: “Give me something good that happened in the last day.”

Key Discussion Points

• Bobby’s Good News

  • Arkansas won their basketball game (02:28).
  • Humor about late game times, sleeping issues, and bad room design.
  • Quote:

    "I haven't slept well for three nights… but I'm here. And I'm healthy. My thing is that Arkansas won the basketball game last night." — Bobby (03:30)

• Amy’s Good News

  • Avoided being late to work despite traffic and a stressful morning.
  • Data-driven decision: trusted the map, took back roads, made it in time (06:00).
  • Openly admits to a tough day emotionally, yet finds relief in small wins like Chick-fil-A dinner.
  • Quote:

    “When I got here and could relax because I had four minutes to spare, I felt so much better.” — Amy (07:14)

• Eddie’s Good News

  • Kids’ surprising turnaround in school performance; family meeting worked wonders.
  • Details about kids finishing homework in recess and family values.
  • Quote:

    “One of them’s got all A’s, and that is unheard of… This week has been awesome, so I’m happy about that.” — Eddie (08:49)

• Lunchbox’s Good News

  • Slept through the night without getting up to pee; relatable middle-age “win.”
  • Quote:

    “Last night I laid down to go to sleep… I didn’t get up one time to pee. Not one time in the middle of night I get up to pee. And that is awesome.” — Lunchbox (09:40)

Notable Tangents & Memorable Moments

• Garage Parking Debate (06:23 – 07:09)
  A brief, lighthearted argument about which levels to park on for best stair access.

• OnlyFans Dilemma (10:48 – 13:36)

  • Bobby asks if they'd do underwear-only OnlyFans for $5M/year, leading to hilarious and awkward ethics debates.
  • Quote:

    “Would you do… I guess not full naked, but underwear only?” — Bobby (11:16)
    “I don’t think so. That’s just… I think that’s a lot of money.” — Amy (11:06)
    “It just doesn’t feel good to me. It’s not in alignment with me. It’s not how I want to make money.” — Amy (11:42)

[17:52] — Producer Eddie’s Headliner: Surviving Being Lost in the Woods

Story Recap

• 19-year-old hiker stranded during a storm in Northern California.
• GPS emergency device triggers large search; found after 7 hours with hypothermia.
• Discussion shifts to what you should do if you’re lost in the wilderness.

Timestamps

• Story Start: 17:52
• Survival Tips Discussion: 18:29 – 20:54
• Bobby’s Key Survival Advice: 19:34

  “The most basic principle… is walk tree to tree. If you think you’re going straight, you’re not; you’ll end up walking in a full circle… So look at a tree, that’s your destination; as soon as you get to it, pick another.”

• If you’re truly lost, “stay in one place” is safest (20:09).
• Light jokes about spears, new tribes, and “repopulating the planet.”
• Avalanche survival myth—how to know which way is up (20:38 – 20:51):

  “If you’re buried in an avalanche… you spit or pee and whichever way the water falls is down, so you dig the opposite way.” — Bobby

[21:11] — Lunchbox’s Hero Story: Gas Station Rescue

Recap

• Semi-truck crashes into a gas station in Wisconsin; bystander Kyle pulls driver from cab before disaster escalates (21:11).
• Bobby shares his brief, nervous experience as an 18-wheeler driver, emphasizing newfound respect for truckers (22:06 – 23:40).

  “Respect your truckers, I must say.” — Bobby (23:34)

Timestamps for Noteworthy Segments

• Good News Roundtable: 02:28 – 10:40
• OnlyFans Debate: 10:48 – 13:36
• Lost-in-the-Woods Survival Story & Tips: 17:52 – 20:54
• Gas Station Hero Story: 21:11 – 23:34

Key Insights & Takeaways

• Sometimes “good news” is just making it through the day or a decent night’s sleep.
• Trusting technology (like navigation apps or GPS emergency beacons) can pay off.
• Family powwows and small discipline shifts deliver major household wins.
• If lost in the wild:
  • If trying to get out, stay as straight as possible (tree to tree).
  • If hopelessly lost, stay put.
  • In avalanches, use gravity (spit or pee) to find “down.”
• Deep respect is due to long-haul truckers.
• The group maintains a blend of earnest, goofy, and honest tones throughout—balancing honor, humility, and humor.

Closing Thoughts

A quintessential Bobby Bones Show episode: light-hearted and relatable, with bits of practical wisdom—especially if you ever end up lost in the woods. The banter is warm and teasing, yet the episode delivers real positive energy and the occasional unexpected life lesson.