The Bobby Bones Show – "TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD (WEDS): Baby Saved From A Burning Apartment"

Date: February 11, 2026
Host: Bobby Bones, with Amy, Eddie, and friends
Podcast: The Bobby Bones Show (Premiere Networks)

Episode Overview

This lighthearted and uplifting episode focuses on "Tell Me Something Good," a recurring segment where Bobby Bones and his team share positive news stories and personal triumphs. The highlight of this episode is a dramatic and heartwarming story about a baby being rescued from a burning apartment, alongside other small victories and moments from the hosts’ daily lives. The tone is conversational, humorous, and supportive.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Personal Wins and Challenges (02:00–08:00)

• Bobby’s Update

  • Complains about late Arkansas basketball games but celebrates their recent win (02:00).
  • Shares about his recent dental procedure and jaw pain (02:20).
  • Talks about breaking a bad betting streak (03:19).
    • Quote: “I had the worst two or three months in betting in my entire life… Every super bowl bet I made lost.” – Bobby (02:55-03:16)
    • Bobby parlayed bets and finally scored a win (03:26).

• Amy’s Healthy Habit

  • Amy is proud of herself for starting a new stretching routine with her son while watching TV (03:54).
    • She explains the difficulties of maintaining flexibility and considers guided stretching classes but leans toward using YouTube for free yoga/stretch videos (05:00-05:57).
  • Conversation on yoga instructor certification (06:03-07:19).
    • Quote: “If I do 15 minutes, I can always fit in 15 minutes even before I come into work.” – Bobby (07:04-07:08)

• Lunchbox Shares a Pet Story

  • Finds his shoes scattered in the backyard by his dog but, to his relief, they’re undamaged (07:52-08:29).
  • Not so lucky with his wife’s Kindle, which was chewed up (08:31-08:38).

2. Everyday Anecdotes (12:01–18:03)

• Eddie’s Nap

  • Eddie describes getting an unusual, much-needed 2.5-hour nap and muses about his lack of energy (12:01-12:58).

• Dinner Talk & Pizza Obsession

  • Bobby discusses his current food routine—specifically, his newfound love for vegan cheese pizza from Blaze Pizza (13:16-14:24).
    • Quote: “Of all the pizzas I’ve ordered, Blaze is the leader in the clubhouse because it tastes most like real cheese.” – Bobby (14:16-14:24)
  • The group shares nostalgia about their high school food habits (17:40-18:01).

• Small Acts of Kindness

  • Bobby gifts Amy's son Stevenson a pair of nice headphones and receives a sweet “thank you” text (14:57-15:21).

3. Communication Styles (15:31–17:07)

• Bobby talks about making his emails sound friendlier and adding personal touches to combat a "soulless" tone (15:31).
  • Quote: “Every email that I send out… I start with greetings and then I put the message. And it also feels kind of friendly.” – Bobby (15:53-16:21)
• Amy comments on the difference in communication habits, particularly among women who try not to overuse exclamation points (16:26-16:48).

4. Headline Good News Stories – "Tell Me Something Good"

A. Dog Reunited with Owner After 10 Months (18:12–19:25)

• A woman's car—and her dog, Julio, inside—was stolen and, ten months later, her lost dog is found outside an animal control center in Charlotte, malnourished but expected to recover (18:12-18:59).
  • Quote: “It's unknown where Julio has been for 10 months, but if it was left outside of animal control, someone had it, and then purposefully left it there. Man, what a relief that is.” – Bobby (18:48-18:59)
• Host emphasizes the emotional journey and hope beyond expectation (19:04).

B. Baby Saved from Apartment Fire in Milwaukee (19:30–21:01)

• The show’s headline story: Residents trapped in a second-story apartment during a fire ingeniously use a car seat and tow strap to lower their baby to safety while neighbors assist below (19:34-20:23).
  • Quote: “They had the great idea of getting a car seat, putting the baby in a car seat and getting, like, one of those tow straps... and lower it slowly down the window.” – Eddie (19:37-20:00)
  • Eight people, including two who broke legs jumping, were rescued by firefighters. The creative rescue is celebrated for its quick thinking and collaboration (20:01-20:11, 20:19-20:27).
  • Memorable moment: Bobby jokes about his initial mental image—“I thought they tied around the baby’s ankle at first.” (20:33-20:37)
  • Eddie and Bobby discuss the emotions and logistics of lowering a baby and the desperation of rescue situations (20:47-20:52).
  • Quote: “Imagine how, like, gently and how precious... you’re lowering a baby on a strap... your life is in that car seat.” – Bobby (20:11-20:21)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On winning bets:
  “Well, they’re not on the down and down. That’s all that matters.” – Bobby (03:21)

• On stretching and self-care:
  “One night, one day at a time, one stretch at a time.” – Amy (06:21)

• On pizza routines:
  “I like to have the same thing over and over and over again. I’m already thinking about tonight, having Blaze pizza.” – Bobby (14:03-14:11)

• On baby’s rescue:
  “And the baby was safe. But what’s crazy is when the fire department got there, they saved eight people…” – Eddie (20:01-20:09)
  “Your whole world. I’m looking at it.” – Bobby (20:21-20:23)

• On gratitude:
  Stevenson (via text): “Hey, thanks for the headphones.”
  Bobby: “You’re welcome.”
  Stevenson: “That is fantastic.” (15:16-15:21)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Personal wins and daily struggles: 02:00–08:00
• Pet stories: 07:52–08:38
• Eddie’s nap and dinner discussion: 12:01–14:24
• Kind gesture for Amy’s son: 14:57–15:21
• Communications/email habits: 15:31–17:07
• Dog reunited after 10 months: 18:12–19:25
• Baby saved from apartment fire: 19:30–21:01

Summary

This episode of The Bobby Bones Show highlights the power of resourcefulness, hope, and everyday resilience. The hosts banter about life’s little ups and downs—health routines, pizza obsessions, and email etiquette—before spotlighting stories of lost pets reunited and a dramatic baby rescue from a fire. With relatable humor and heartfelt moments (“One stretch at a time,” “Your whole world… in that car seat”), the show blends personal anecdotes and good news to offer listeners encouragement and a reminder of humanity’s best traits.