Podcast Summary: The Bobby Bones Show Christmas Week Special!
Host: Bobby Bones
Co-Hosts/Guests: Lunchbox, Eddie, Amy, Morgan
Release Date: December 23, 2024
Duration: Approximately 55 minutes
Introduction and Vacation Update
[02:36] Bobby Bones:
Bobby Bones opens the episode by informing listeners that the show isn't live on air for this special Christmas week edition. He shares his experience with his favorite podcast, Load-In Podcasts, expressing how it makes him feel lost without regular schedules. To keep fans engaged during the vacation break, Bobby, along with his co-hosts, prepares a special episode to provide fresh content.
"Whenever my favorite podcast on load in podcasts, I feel lost because I have, like, my schedules. Do you do that with yours?"
— Bobby Bones [02:46]
Super Bowl Champions Trivia
The conversation shifts to a sports trivia segment where Bobby poses a question about NFL Super Bowl champions.
[03:00] Bobby Bones:
Bobby asks, "There are 1, 2, 3, 4 teams that have won almost 40% of all Super Bowls in the NFL. How many can you name?"
[03:23] Lunchbox:
"Ladies and gentlemen, it's the Patriots."
— Lunchbox [03:35]
The co-hosts discuss the dominance of teams like the New England Patriots, Pittsburgh Steelers, and others, highlighting their historical successes. Bobby commends Lunchbox for correctly identifying the Patriots and further delves into the achievements of other teams such as the San Francisco 49ers and Dallas Cowboys.
"Carl Weathers died. He was 76 years old. He died in February of 2024."
— Bobby Bones [25:25]
"Sounds from the Road" Game
Bobby introduces a fun segment titled "Sounds from the Road," originally intended for a guest, George Burge. The game involves playing various sounds related to touring with George and challenging the co-hosts to identify them.
[07:12] Bobby Bones:
"I'll play you a sound from the road. You just name what the sound is."
— Bobby Bones [07:36]
Throughout the game, the co-hosts guess sounds like electric guitars, kick drums, and tour buses. Morgan emerges as the clear winner by accurately identifying most sounds, bringing an element of friendly competition to the show.
"It's a kick drum."
— Bobby Bones [09:58]
Notable Deaths in 2024
A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to discussing notable personalities who passed away in 2024. The co-hosts mention various figures from entertainment, sports, and other fields.
[25:01] Bobby Bones:
"Notable deaths in 2024. Sometimes you forget if it's early in the year they even died. It's crazy about some of these."
— Bobby Bones [25:01]
Highlights include:
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Carl Weathers: Known for his role as Apollo Creed in the Rocky series.
"He was Apollo in Rocky."
— Bobby Bones [25:25] -
Quincy Jones: A legendary music mogul and producer.
"Quincy Jones died. He was 91."
— Bobby Bones [25:46] -
Shannon Doherty: Actress known for her role in 90210, succumbed to breast cancer.
"She was Brenda on 90210."
— Bobby Bones [27:24] -
Kris Kristofferson: Esteemed country singer and actor, known for songs like "Me and Bobby McGee."
"That's Kris Kristofferson. He was in the Highwayman and Star Is Born."
— Bobby Bones [27:29] -
James Earl Jones: Iconic actor known for his deep voice and roles in Star Wars and The Lion King.
"He was 93. September 9th. Richard Simmons, the fitness guru."
— Bobby Bones [28:52] -
Richard Simmons: Fitness guru celebrated for his energetic personality.
"He disappeared for a long time. So then maybe I already thought he was dead because I couldn't find him for years. And then he's like, I'm back. And then he died."
— Bobby Bones [29:26] -
Niall Horan: Former member of One Direction, died at 31 after a fall from a hotel in Buenos Aires.
"He died after falling from the third floor of a hotel room at Buenos Aires."
— Bobby Bones [30:11] -
Donald Sutherland: Renowned actor known for his role as President Snow in The Hunger Games.
"Donald Sutherland. He was... President Snow."
— Bobby Bones [31:15]
Scam and Fraud Discussion
Towards the end of the episode, the hosts engage in a serious discussion about Scamanda—a woman who fraudulently raised funds by faking a cancer diagnosis via GoFundMe.
[44:35] Lunchbox:
"She's Amanda Riley. Scamanda. There's a whole podcast on it called Scamanda because she's scammed people."
— Lunchbox [46:02]
[45:25] Bobby Bones:
"A manipulative mom's disgraceful reason for lying, saying she had stage four breast cancer and got $700,000 in GoFundMe donations. Now she was sentenced to five years of probation."
— Bobby Bones [45:25]
The hosts dissect the implications of online fundraising fraud, discussing legal consequences and the psychological motivations behind such scams. They also reference a planned documentary by ABC on the subject, scheduled for 2025.
"If somebody says, I'm going to trick you and I served in Vietnam, please help me out. Homeless. But you're like, dude, you're 19. There's no way that sign is accurate. That probably is not jail, but once."
— Bobby Bones [50:08]
Closing Remarks
Bobby wraps up the episode by reiterating the notable departures among the entertainment and sports figures in 2024 and expresses condolences.
"Toby Keith died February 5, 2024. Rest in peace. Toby Keith, rest in peace. All those folks."
— Bobby Bones [40:30]
He also briefly touches upon the persistence of certain scammers but emphasizes the importance of awareness and accountability.
Notable Quotes:
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"Whenever my favorite podcast on load in podcasts, I feel lost because I have, like, my schedules. Do you do that with yours?"
— Bobby Bones [02:46] -
"It's the o'righta activeon their SNL private affair on October 11, 1975?"
— Bobby Bones [19:08] -
"If someone says, I'm going to trick you and I served in Vietnam, please help me out. Homeless. But you're like, dude, you're 19. There's no way that sign is accurate."
— Bobby Bones [50:08]
Conclusion:
The Christmas Week Special of The Bobby Bones Show offers listeners a mix of light-hearted games, nostalgic reflections on sports and entertainment, and critical discussions on serious issues like fraud. Bobby Bones and his co-hosts effectively balance humor with informative content, providing a comprehensive and engaging episode for both regular listeners and newcomers.