The Bobby Bones Show

Episode: Tell Me Something Good (TUES): Little Girl Sends Apology Note To Police

Date: January 13, 2026
Host: Bobby Bones (with Amy and crew)
Podcast Network: Premiere Networks

Episode Overview

This episode centers around uplifting, feel-good stories shared by the Bobby Bones Show crew in their recurring "Tell Me Something Good" segments. The featured story is about a young girl who wrote an apology note to the police after accidentally calling 911, sparking a conversation about childhood mishaps, police visits, and personal anecdotes from the hosts and guests. The team also highlights inspiring actions by middle schoolers and charitable organizations supporting veterans. The tone is light-hearted, conversational, and at times comically self-deprecating, making it an engaging listen for fans of positive news.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Middle Schoolers Use 3D Printer to Change a Friend’s Life

[02:50–04:34]

• Story: Students at Edgewood Middle School in Indiana designed and created a prosthetic hand for classmate Owen Lewis using a 3D printer.
• Global Program: The project is part of a broader initiative that provides free prosthetic limbs to children in need. Owen was involved in the design process and is adapting to using the new hand for daily activities.
• Impact: The prosthetic, manipulated via wrist motion, has increased Owen’s confidence and is expected to benefit more community members in the future.
• Notable Moment: The crew marvels at the capabilities of modern school tech, joking about the difference between printing toys and prosthetics.
  • Quote ([03:23] Amy): "That's cooler than a Dallas Cowboys little thing."
  • Quote ([03:25] Amy): "Owen helped shape the design over several weeks and is now testing how the hand works in everyday life. The device moves using wrist motion, allowing him to grip items like water bottles and school supplies. And it's helped them feel more confident."
  • Quote ([03:28] Amy): "That is what it's all about."

2. Navy Veteran Receives Life-Changing All-Terrain Wheelchair

[04:42–06:00]

• Story: Petty Officer First Class Jerry Padgett, a Tampa Bay Navy veteran who suffered a spinal cord injury, was gifted an all-terrain wheelchair by Freedom Alliance (a veteran support nonprofit).
• Importance: This wheelchair allows Jerry to reconnect with outdoor activities and enjoy time with his family, boosting his sense of independence and inclusion.
• VA Recognition: Jerry expressed gratitude, noting the act reminded him that veterans are not forgotten.
  • Quote ([05:16] Jerry): "...this gift is also special because it's honestly just a reminder that veterans are not forgotten."
  • Quote ([05:45] Amy): "Yeah, I don't need it, but... I've seen them, they're awesome. Yeah. Good story. Good shout out to Freedom Alliance for doing that. That's what it's all about."

3. FEATURED STORY: Little Girl Sends Apology Note to Police After 911 Call

[13:48–15:19]

• Story: Lily, a young girl from North Haven, Connecticut, mailed a handwritten apology to police after accidentally calling 911, believing she was using a toy phone. The police publicly reassured her, saying, "It's okay. Things happen," and the post received hundreds of supportive comments, many sharing similar childhood accidents.

  • Quote ([13:48] Amy): "After accidentally calling 911 just before Christmas, a young Connecticut girl mailed a handwritten apology note to the police department."
  • Quote ([13:54] Amy): "In her note, Lily apologizes, adding that she thought she was using a toy phone. And she writes that she won't do it again. The post quickly drew hundreds of warm responses..."

• Crew’s Anecdotes: The story prompts a roundtable on their own (or family/friends') childhood emergency call blunders.

  • Quote ([14:36] Ed Helms and Kal Penn): "Yeah, I mean, one time I called 911 and just hung up... And they showed up at my house..."
  • Quote ([15:22] Amy): "It's always crazy when a cop shows up at your house."

4. Personal Stories: Accidental Police and Emergency Encounters

[15:20–20:22]

• Childhood Cop Visits: Various hosts and guests share stories about police showing up at their homes—sometimes due to prank 911 calls or inadvertent incidents:

  • Band practice noise complaints.
  • Power line emergencies.
  • Fires started by misadventure.

• Amy’s Fire Story ([16:17–18:59]):

  • As a seventh grader, Amy hosted friends at home unsupervised; a stray cigarette caused a roof fire, leading to a full emergency response and neighborhood gossip.
  • The story is comically recounted, with her trying to balance embarrassment over boys being present with the excuse she gave police (playing with matches).
  • Quote ([16:30] Amy): "The only room that suffered... the most damage in the house was my mom's because the fire was above her room."
  • Quote ([18:32] Amy): "I don't know if it's our neighborhood paper or the statement or something. Like there was a list of fires and the cause... was that I was in the attic playing with matches, which maybe that's what I told the police. I don't know."

• Amy’s Address Irony:

  • She never needed to call 911 until moving to a house numbered 911, and then had several emergencies.
  • Quote ([19:16] Hari Kondabolu): "The irony is I never had to call 911 before, ever. Until I lived and my address was 91 1. That's crazy."
  • Quote ([20:04] Hari Kondabolu): "Let's just say I don't live there anymore and I have not called 911."

• Thematic Reflection:

  • Experiences highlight the innocence of childhood mistakes and the kindness or patience of first responders.
  • Playful banter about curse/omens around house numbers and police visits.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On 3D printing and prosthetics:
  • ([03:28] Amy): "Well, they made this kid a hand. That's pretty cool. Yeah. Prosthetic hand. Prosthetic arm. That is what it's all about."
• On veterans and recognition:
  • ([05:16] Jerry through Hari Kondabolu): "It's honestly just a reminder that veterans are not forgotten."
• On childhood 911 calls:
  • ([14:36] Ed Helms and Kal Penn): "Yeah, I mean, one time I called 911 and just hung up... And they showed up at my house..."
• Amy’s house fire confession:
  • ([18:32] Amy): "...maybe it would say like youngest daughter or one of the daughters was in the attic playing with matches and I was like, oh, how embarrassing..."
  • ([19:16] Hari Kondabolu): "The irony is I never had to call 911 before... Until I lived and my address was 91 1. That's crazy."

Timestamps of Major Segments

• [02:50] – 3D-printed prosthetic hand story
• [04:42] – Navy veteran receives all-terrain wheelchair
• [13:48] – Little girl’s apology note to police for accidental 911 call
• [15:20]–[20:22] – Crew’s personal stories about police visits and emergencies
• [18:01–18:59] – Amy’s house fire and attempting to shift blame

Tone & Style

The episode is informal, friendly, and full of humorous asides, with the hosts gently ribbing each other and sharing personal stories. Messages of hope, community, and the importance of kindness and understanding are seamlessly woven into the relatable banter. The “Tell Me Something Good” segments serve as affirmations of positivity and resilience in everyday life.

Summary for New Listeners

If you didn’t catch the episode, you missed a collection of heartwarming news stories and hilarious confessions from the Bobby Bones Show crew—centered on little acts of kindness, community resourcefulness, and the often comical reality of being a human who sometimes just makes mistakes. The standout moment is a young girl's heartfelt 911 apology, which launched a cascade of childhood mishaps from the hosts that will both warm your heart and make you laugh.