The Bobby Bones Show: "TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD (WEDS): Amy’s Son Gave Her A Compliment + Bobby Learned A New Skill"

Date: February 25, 2026
Podcast Host: Bobby Bones
Featured Cast: Amy, Eddie, various show members

Episode Overview

This episode centers around moments of everyday positivity, encouragement, and feel-good stories both from the hosts’ personal lives and newsworthy events. The format follows the "Tell Me Something Good" theme, inviting anecdotes about kind gestures, unexpected wins, and personal growth—offering a burst of optimism to start your day.

Main Segments & Key Discussion Points

1. Amy’s Son Gives Heartwarming Compliment (02:13–03:40)

• Amy shares a feel-good parenting moment: Her son told her, “Mom, this food is so good.”

  • Amy describes how meaningful the simple compliment felt, despite the meal being a quick, easy dinner (rotisserie chicken with rice and avocado).
  • Kitchen Pro Tip: Amy recommends shredding rotisserie chicken while it's still hot and shares her technique of using disposable gloves to make the process easier.

• Humorous setback: Amy laments how her salsa jar broke before dinner, altering her plan for a Mexican bowl but still delighting her son.

  “It was supposed to be like a little Mexican bowl, no salsa. So just rice, avocado, chicken. And then I was like, just pretend it's got a little kick to it. But he thought it was pretend. So good. And it was so easy.” —Amy (03:24)

2. Bobby’s Brisket Cutting Epiphany & Boxing Update (03:40–06:36)

• Cooking Adventure: Bobby discusses learning how to properly cut brisket using a picture to identify the grain, resulting in cutting too much and pondering what to do with leftovers.

• Boxing Update: Bobby is improving at speed bag boxing, an intricate skill that requires rhythm and focus. He recounts boxing with a professional who checks in on him after a rough day and details the grueling end-of-session fitness circuit: one minute each of body squats, pushups, and crunches.

• Funny Moment: Bobby shares he occasionally hits himself in the head with the speed bag, and reveals he doesn’t wear his glasses while boxing because they hurt his nose:

  "Well, that's the thing. Don't got to see the bag, be the bag." —Bobby (06:31)

3. TV Excitement: Survivor & Sports Rivalries (06:39–09:25)

• Survivor Season 50 Hype: Amy is excited for the new milestone Survivor season, which features returning contestants from across the show’s long history and a raised prize amount ($2M).

• Banter: They discuss Survivor’s most famous contestants and quirky stories (like Richard Hatch not paying taxes on his winnings).

• Parental Strategies: Amy admits to manipulating her children’s bedtime so she can watch Survivor live.

• Lighthearted rivalry: Friendly ribbing about the Arkansas vs. Texas A&M basketball game leads to fake betting talk.

  "You make them go to bed at 7:00 for this. I just feel like you're manipulating it a little bit." —Bobby (08:26)
  "Yeah, I am manipulating." —Amy (08:34)

4. Parking Spot Luck & Handicapped Spot Ethics (13:40–15:46)

• Eddie’s Good Fortune: Eddie recounts his recent streak of getting prime parking spots at crowded events, viewing it as a stroke of luck or divine favor.

• Ethics Debate: Lively debate breaks out over the legitimacy of parking in a faded, possibly retired handicapped spot.

  "If there's four other signs and there's no sign on the fifth... that means they think all five of those don't ever all get used. So let's go ahead and clean one up." —Bobby (15:07)

5. Voicemail: Scratch-Off Ethics (15:51–18:09)

• Caller’s Dilemma: A listener wonders if she should get a cut after scratching her dad's $500 worth of tickets, resulting in a $1,500 win.

• Consensus: The group agrees a 10% "scratch fee" ($100) is fair, but note that these agreements are best made beforehand.

  "I think if he didn't say that and she just threw 'em, I would say, hey, I think I should get 10% of that—hundred bucks scratch fee." —Bobby (17:15)

6. Listener Feedback: Interview with Mariana Van Zeller (18:20–19:40)

• Amy reads a listener message: The BobbyCast episode with investigative journalist Mariana Van Zeller gets high praise.
• Bobby shares highlights: Mariana’s interviews with cartels, insight into the war on drugs, and her reporting on hackers/scammers are discussed and recommended.

7. Feel-Good News Stories ("Tell Me Something Good" Segment, 19:53–21:51)

7.1. Construction Crew’s Daily Kindness for Hospitalized Girl (19:53–20:36)

• Story: Workers at Cleveland Clinic’s Neurological Institute connect with a young patient by signaling and writing notes, boosting her spirits during a prolonged hospital stay.

  "They started putting up signs from down there saying things like, get well soon, praying for you and your family." —Bobby (20:19)

7.2. Surfers Rescue Family from Capsized Boat (20:49–21:32)

• Story: Surfers at Steamer Lane, Santa Cruz, save a family of five after their boat capsizes, highlighting the surf community's camaraderie.

  "They paddle over to the boat, take their boards, rescue the people, put them on their boards, and take them back to shore." —Eddie (21:15)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Amy (on her son’s compliment):

  "Mom, this food is so good." (02:19)

• Bobby (on brisket):

  "By the way you took the picture, stand behind it. This is the grain. Because you're supposed to cut against the grain." (03:54)

• Amy (on Survivor prep):

  "Yeah, I am manipulating. I just mean, guys, we've had a big couple of nights. You need to go to bed a little... " (08:34)

• Bobby (on luck with parking):

  "You ever do the thing where you're in a parking spot, it's all packed and there's a spot that's so good, you have to question, is it handicapped?" (14:34)

• Voicemail Caller (on scratch-offs):

  "Do I get a cut of that? Let me know." (16:13)

• Bobby (on skills with the speed bag):

  "Don't got to see the bag, be the bag." (06:31)

• Bobby (on podcast guest Mariana Van Zeller):

  "She goes and she just bunkers down with the cartel, learns about them so she can tell us about it." (18:54)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [02:13] Amy’s son’s dinner compliment & cooking tips
• [03:40] Bobby’s brisket cutting lesson and boxing practice
• [06:39] Survivor season hype and friendly Arkansas/Texas A&M rivalry
• [13:40] Eddie’s run of parking luck and handicapped spot discussion
• [15:51] Voice caller about scratch-off winnings ethics
• [18:20] Listener feedback on Mariana Van Zeller podcast interview
• [19:53] Construction workers brighten hospital stay of young girl
• [20:49] Surfers save family after boating mishap

Tone & Style

The show remains lighthearted and conversational with playful teasing, practical tips, and stories of everyday heroism. It blends personal anecdotes with positive news—intended to uplift and motivate listeners.

Conclusion

This midweek episode of "The Bobby Bones Show" leans into its tradition of sharing everyday victories and good-natured humor, spotlighting warmth in both small moments (a child’s honest compliment, neighborhood kindness) and acts of real-life heroism. The group’s banter and practical advice keep the mood cheerful, making it an engaging listen for anyone needing a dose of optimism.