The Bobby Bones Show: "Tell Me Something Good (TUES): Bobby FINALLY Did Something He Was Dreading!"

Date: February 10, 2026
Host: Lunchbox (with Amy, Eddie, Doug)
Network: Premiere Networks

Episode Overview

This episode of The Bobby Bones Show's "Tell Me Something Good" segment centers around uplifting and entertaining anecdotes among the crew. The hosts share personal wins, funny family stories, moments of gratitude, and good news from their communities. A spirit of camaraderie shines as they discuss everything from fixing dental disasters and school basketball victories to heartwarming incidents of animal shelter staff and everyday heroes. A lively debate about procrastination and productivity brings relatable laughs and reflections on personal growth.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Book Lending, Nostalgia & Hygiene (Amy, Lunchbox, Eddie)

• Amy shares a charming story about borrowing books from Mike D’s wife, who adds library-style cards to track who borrows each book.
• The group reminisces about old-school library cards and debates whether books should be passed among multiple people.
• Lunchbox humorously objects, worried about "fingering" (handling) of books by too many people.
  • Notable Quote:
    • “I don’t want books back if multiple people have been fingering them.” – Lunchbox (02:51)
• Toilet reading habits are discussed, with a consensus that it's now "so gross" compared to the era before smartphones.

2. Lunchbox's Tooth Fixing Saga

• Lunchbox finally had a broken front tooth fixed after months of delay, employing nitrous oxide which affected his sleep and made him "gassed" the rest of the day.
  • He explains the struggle of prioritizing dental work and the physical impact of needing multiple numbing injections and sleeplessness.
  • Notable Quotes:
    • “I was completely gassed out of my mind.” – Lunchbox (04:23)
    • "The hardest thing about doing anything … is just getting started.” – Lunchbox (21:43)
• The team teases him about the “nub” left underneath his veneers and how painkillers made him both sleepy and “gassy.”

Timestamps:

• Tooth story starts: 04:04
• Lunchbox on nitrous effects: 06:12

3. School Basketball Triumph (Eddie)

• Eddie beams with pride as his son’s sixth-grade basketball team advances to the championship.
• The energy at the crowded school gym is described, including cheerleaders and raucous fans.
• Eddie reflects on his own coaching, admitting he’s best suited for younger kids and values discipline over being the “fun” coach.
  • Notable Quotes:
    • “I think I was good at the seven-year-olds.” – Eddie (08:26)
    • “You see other teams with coaches, and they’re just wild…Not me, dude. I blow the whistle and, like, let’s go.” – Eddie (08:48)
• The hosts joke about silly youth basketball tricks, like the "barking dog" distraction play, and discuss questionable referee calls during youth games.

Timestamps:

• Eddie's story: 07:25
• Discussion on discipline and youth coaching: 08:26–09:08

4. The Great Procrastination Debate

• Doug praises his kids for doing Valentine’s cards early, crediting their mother’s influence and contrasting with his own procrastination.
• Amy, Lunchbox, Doug, and Eddie swap stories about their lifelong relationship with procrastination, pressure, and productivity.
• Amy attributes her past procrastination to ADHD and explains how tools like “mirroring” (doing tasks alongside someone) now help her focus.
  • Notable Quotes:
    • “I thrive in that…that’s when I am my best.” – Amy (18:04)
    • “The hardest part about doing anything…is just getting started.” – Lunchbox (21:43)
• Lunchbox advocates starting tasks early to reduce stress, but Amy defends her ability to hyper-focus under deadline pressure.

Timestamps:

• Procrastination discussion starts: 17:15
• Amy on ADHD and mirroring: 22:32

5. Community Good News (Shelters & Everyday Heroes)

• Amy spotlights Atlanta's Lifeline Animal Project staff, who spent nights at their shelters during winter storms to comfort animals and ensure no pets were alone.

• The team expresses gratitude for their sacrifice.

• Doug shares a story of a Connecticut garbage collector who stopped his route to save a choking baby using his medical training—an example of everyday heroism.

  • Notable Quotes:
    • “Doug jumps out of the truck, starts ba ba, hitting the baby on the back…Dislodges whatever's in his throat. Baby's okay.” – Doug (25:54)
    • “Saved a baby. Yeah. He’s a bad man.” – Lunchbox (26:53)

Timestamps:

• Lifeline Animal Project story: 24:49
• Doug's everyday hero story: 25:54

Notable Quotes & Moments (with Timestamps)

• On book borrowing hygiene:

  • “I don’t want books back if multiple people have been fingering them.” – Lunchbox (02:51)

• On dental anxiety:

  • “I was completely gassed out of my mind.” – Lunchbox (04:23)

• On youth coaching:

  • “I think I was good at the seven year olds.” – Eddie (08:26)

• On the ‘barking dog’ basketball play:

  • “Do you ever see the play where the player gets down on all fours, starts barking like a dog?” – Lunchbox (09:41)
  • “That seems like a foul.” – Amy (10:14)
  • “No, it’s called a diversion.” – Eddie (10:17)

• On last-minute productivity:

  • “I thrive in that…that’s when I am my best.” – Amy (18:04)
  • “The hardest part about doing anything…is just getting started.” – Lunchbox (21:43)

• On animal shelter dedication:

  • “They stayed overnight at their shelters during recent winter storms to keep the animals safe and comforted…” – Amy (24:49)

• On helping strangers:

  • “Doug jumps out of the truck, starts ba ba, hitting the baby on the back…Dislodges whatever's in his throat. Baby's okay.” – Doug (25:54)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Book Lending Story: 01:46–03:54
• Lunchbox’s Tooth Fix: 04:04–07:24
• Eddie’s Basketball Story: 07:25–11:13
• Procrastination Debate: 17:15–23:49
• Lifeline Animal Project/Animal Shelter Story: 24:49–25:54
• Doug’s Good Samaritan Story: 25:54–26:53

Tone & Vibe

The tone remains lighthearted, honest, and conversational—with plenty of playful teasing, storytelling, and genuine admiration for both each other and everyday heroes. The banter is relatable and friendly, peppered with the group's signature sense of humor and authenticity.

Summary:
This episode of "Tell Me Something Good" offers a refreshing blend of mundane victories, childhood nostalgia, relatable anxieties, and community appreciation. Whether sharing toothache triumphs, celebrating youth sports, or reforming procrastination habits, the crew draws the listener in with wit, warmth, and sincerity—reminding us that “good news” is often found in life’s everyday moments.