The Bobby Bones Show – "The Sore Losers are Coming to Netflix!!!!"
Date: November 7, 2025
Host: Premiere Networks
Featured Sore Losers: Paul, Ray
Episode Overview
This lively episode of The Bobby Bones Show’s Sore Losers spin-off is charged with excitement as the hosts riff on rumors about Netflix’s interest in streaming podcasts, joke about their supposed Netflix debut, and swap stories about family life, concerts, and livestreaming culture. The banter is classic Sore Losers: quick-witted, irreverent, and peppered with sidebars about sports, TV, and the struggles of modern parenting.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Netflix Streaming Podcasts & The "Big Break"
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Netflix News (02:08–03:53): Ray shares inside info that Netflix is moving into streaming podcasts, fueling playful speculation and self-deprecating humor about the Sore Losers potentially “making it big.”
- "They are going to start streaming podcasts. That is why we need to get in bed with video...get that blanket on tight because we're coming to Netflix." — Ray (03:26)
- Paul jokes about their current setup: "I could see Netflix wanting to splash this all over America...They don't want anything to do with our podcast because look at this thing." (05:33)
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Team Video Reluctance (04:09–04:50): The hosts acknowledge their resistance to producing video content, referencing missing interns and their barebones studio. But the Netflix rumors reignite their push into video.
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Studio Dreams (05:33–06:13): They share dreams of upgrading their plain studio to meet Netflix’s standards, complete with "pizzazz, lights, stuff like on the walls."
2. Pop Culture & Streaming Trends
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Netflix Dominance (06:15–07:29):
- Lighthearted comparison of their podcast being featured alongside the Netflix Top 10.
- Paul tells a story about his kid doubting a new Dr. Seuss show—comic family banter.
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Barstool vs. Sore Losers (11:25–13:14):
- Paul inadvertently references Barstool’s branding (“two dudes on a barstool”), setting off a riff about Barstool’s origins, Portnoy’s persona, and the appeal (or not) of watching others watch games.
- "They're just in a boardroom yelling at each other?" — Ray (13:16)
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Livestreaming Culture (16:13–18:00):
- Debate over why people watch others gamble or play video games on Twitch.
- Ray finds it fascinating; Paul admits he doesn’t get it.
- "Can someone please explain to me what is entertaining about watching another human play video games?" — Paul (16:41)
3. Impractical Netflix Ambitions & Vegas Schemes
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Vegas Streaming Plot (18:00–19:58):
- The duo hatches a (mostly joking) plan to livestream themselves gambling in Vegas to make it on Netflix—only to realize the logistical and financial hurdles.
- "We have this much of a following... Would you be cool with us renting out a table?" — Ray (18:59)
- Fear of losing money quickly and “cutting the stream if we're down 5,000...” (19:37)
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Convention Memories (20:05–21:18):
- Las Vegas bachelor party stories.
- Sore Losers Convention nostalgia; “we invented going to Vegas and taking it over.”
4. Parenting & Playground Chronicles
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Navigating Playground Socials (27:07–38:29):
- Paul recounts showing up to a playground meet-up and unwittingly being the only dad among a circle of moms. He tries to blend in but ends up playing “monster game” with the kids and getting his arm stuck in playground equipment.
- "I just look like a creepy dude standing at the playground, off to the side, twiddling my thumbs." — Paul (31:48)
- "My wife decided that we were going to do a playground meetup and she didn't inform me there was going to be no other dads here, so I have no one to talk to." — Paul (37:53)
- The struggle is universal: “Most dads can’t do it. They got higher voices, and they can’t.” — Ray (34:00)
- Encounter with random kids and awkward playground parent dynamics.
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Perils of Fast-Food Chains (39:06–41:00):
- Rants about popular fast-food joints (like Taco Bell) never having advertised menu items available.
- "They're both taking up the entire menu, and they're my favorite product. Yeah. Corporate just hasn't sent over the new graphics, but we don't have any of that entire left hand panel. Awesome." — Ray (40:41)
5. Concert & Music Fandom Tangents
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Ticket Woes & Industry Connections (44:05–46:34):
- Ray's struggle to get Morgan Wallen tickets, questioning the impossibility of pre-sales and poking fun about asking Bobby Bones for favors.
- "How the heck does he hook up a Morgan Wallen ticket? Have you ever hit up Bones for tickets?" — Ray (45:35)
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Concert Letdowns & Drunken Mishaps (46:49–59:26):
- Paul’s underwhelming experience at a Paul McCartney concert and friends/family missing big shows due to being too drunk to attend.
- “He did not see one song of Eminem or Jay Z because he was so hyped for the concert that he was just going so hard during B.o.B that he passed out.” — Paul (52:05)
- Vegas trip stories — from spilled drinks to missing Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett, and comedic attempts to retrieve tickets at the Black Keys concert with a passed-out spouse.
6. Listener Mailbag & Convention Planning
- CC5 (Coach Convention 5) Details (66:15–69:19):
- Fielding emails from listeners about the upcoming Sore Losers convention: where to stay, what events are planned, and birthday shout-outs.
- "Preferred hotel? I don't know. People stay all over...it's not Westgate where we are all at one hotel. I wish it was but we don't have that." — Paul (66:54)
- Recommendations for SOBRO area and Airbnbs.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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On Netflix Podcast News:
"If that isn't writing on the wall, I don't know what is. We're coming to Netflix." — Ray (05:08) -
On Studio Set-Up:
"Gotta get some pizzazz, some lights, some stuff like on the walls." — Paul (05:33) -
On Livestreaming Video Games:
"Can someone please explain to me what is entertaining about watching another human play video games?" — Paul (16:41) -
On Being the Only Dad at the Playground:
"I just look like a creepy dude standing at the playground, off to the side, twiddling my thumbs." — Paul (31:48) -
On Fast Food Letdowns:
"They're both taking up the entire menu, and they're my favorite product. Yeah. Corporate just hasn't sent over the new graphics, but we don't have any of that entire left hand panel. Awesome." — Ray (40:41) -
On Drunken Concert Mishaps:
“He did not see one song of Eminem or Jay Z because he was so hyped for the concert that he was just going so hard during B.o.B that he passed out.” — Paul (52:05) -
On Listener Emails:
"Happy birthday twin...your cowboys making some big trades but they still suck." — Paul (66:15)
Timestamps for Important Segments
- [02:08–06:13] – Netflix podcast rumors & studio dreams
- [11:25–13:14] – Barstool vs. Sore Losers / Pop culture tangents
- [16:13–18:00] – Video game/gambling streaming debate
- [27:07–38:29] – Playground meet-up adventure, dad’s perspective
- [44:05–46:34] – Tickets and music fandom (Morgan Wallen, Paul McCartney)
- [46:49–59:26] – Concert stories—missed shows due to drunkenness
- [66:15–69:19] – Listener mailbag and convention advice
Final Takeaway & Tone
This episode encapsulates the Sore Losers’ distinctive blend of comedic self-mockery, cultural commentary, and relatable stories from dad life and fandom. Their alleged Netflix debut is more a running joke than breaking news, but it spurs fun discussions about the wild world of podcasting, streaming trends, and what it would actually mean to take the leap onto a big platform. The show ends with convention updates, listener shoutouts, and the usual razor-sharp banter.
— “It was good, but it was...our first episode on Netflix.” — Ray (69:26)
This summary is designed for those who want the highlights, humor, and heart of the episode—no Netflix subscription required.
