The Bobby Bones Show – Episode Summary

Date: October 9, 2025
Host: Bobby Bones
Notable Cast: Amy, Lunchbox, Eddie
Episode Title: Bobby Reveals His Bucket List + Lunchbox Price Is Right Trial Run Game + Listener Needs Advice Driving to Meet Influencer

Episode Overview

This engaging episode of The Bobby Bones Show blends heartfelt listener interactions, classic game show fun, and quirky personal stories. The main themes include listener safety while meeting internet friends, a trial run of The Price Is Right game in anticipation of Lunchbox’s trip to the real show, and Bobby unveiling his personal bucket list as he prepares for fatherhood. The conversations are lively, candid, often humorous, and occasionally touching.

Key Segments & Insights

1. Listener Melody Seeks Advice on Meeting a TikTok Influencer

[03:02–11:31]

• Caller Melody: Flew to Nashville for her birthday, then planned to drive to Memphis to meet a TikTok influencer she has befriended online (named Brandon), who is homeless and spreads positivity on social media. Melody wanted to treat him to lunch and express support.
• Melody clarified the meeting was not romantic: “I'm married. Been with my husband for 30 years.” (03:54)
• Bobby’s Advice: Encouraged Melody, but stressed safety — only meet in public, don’t go anywhere private, avoid giving large sums of money, keep someone updated on her location.
• Amy & Team’s Perspective: Amy asked about the age gap and confirmed Melody’s “motherly” support intentions (08:05). The team repeatedly emphasized safety and checking in afterward.
• Notable Quotes:
  • “If you are safe and you're not giving him any money—a lot of money…I think it’s actually great. And it’s a little weird, but that’s okay. Weird doesn’t mean wrong.” – Bobby ([06:54])
  • “My husband would have a flip attack… nothing.” – Melody, on not giving money ([08:28])
  • “You have a very kind heart, and I love that for you. I just want you to be safe.” – Bobby ([11:02])

2. Lunchbox’s Practice Price Is Right Game

[11:34–23:00] and [27:35–38:58]
Segments are duplicated for audience game play continuity.

• Purpose: Lunchbox is preparing to audition for The Price Is Right. Bobby hosts a mock version in-studio with Amy, Lunchbox, and Eddie as contestants.
• Format: Bobby emulates the TV show style—products are described, contestants guess retail prices without going over.
• Sample Items & Results:
  • Modern Wood Foosball Table: Actual price $1,199. Everyone overbid.
  • 14" MacBook Pro: Price $1,599. Lunchbox guessed $1,500, closest.
  • Ray Ban Meta Glasses: Actual $299. All overbid.
  • Whirlpool Quiet Dishwasher: Actual $528. Amy won.
  • NordicTrack Treadmill: Actual $4,299. Amy won.
  • Apple Watch 11: Exact price $499. Amy guessed it exactly, prompting mock celebrations.
• Game Play Tips Discussed: Strategies like the classic “$1” bid, going just over another’s guess, and the value of listening to other bids to adjust in real time.
• Notable Quotes:
  • “If Lunchbox gets the old ‘come on down,’ he’s got to be able to do this. If he can’t win this room, he’s not going to win that room.” – Bobby ([11:48])
  • (Joking) "I've never looked one of these up. Never in my life. But it can't be as much as the phone, right?" – Lunchbox, on the Apple Watch ([21:35])
• Fun Moment: Amy guesses the Apple Watch price ($499) right on the dot and jokes, “That’s marketing! They don’t think they’re spending 500, but they basically are.” ([22:18])

3. Good News and Quirky Stories

[39:06–43:21]

• Amy’s Story: Shoutout to a Savannah tattoo shop that helps breast cancer survivors with areola tattoos and scar coverage, restoring confidence.
  • “They do like 3D shadowing…so women have their confidence back.” – Amy ([39:36])
• Bobby’s Algorithm: Shares how TikTok now keeps feeding him barbershop makeover stories — “positive haircutting,” he says, all stemming from one good deed.
• Jerry Jones’ Middle Finger Incident:
  • The group debates if it was “awesome” or “unbecoming” when Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones flipped off Jets fans and got fined $250,000.
  • “I like rivalries in sports. I also like old guys doing funny things.” – Bobby ([42:39])

4. Bobby’s Bucket List and The Bob Ross Dream

[52:21–60:38]

• Registry Dilemma: Now expecting a baby, Bobby wonders if he can set up a registry for gifts even without a formal baby shower.
• Bobby’s Bucket List:
  1. Take batting practice at Wrigley Field ([53:28])
  2. Sleep in a train sleeping car (not like “a hobo!”) ([54:06])
  3. Interview David Letterman
  4. Own a Bob Ross painting
• Bob Ross Paintings Auction:
  • Bobby jokes about adding a $28,000 Bob Ross painting to his baby registry, with the team working out how many people would need to chip in.
  • “Would it be weird if we did a registry and I put stuff that wasn’t baby related?” – Bobby ([57:20])
  • “Weird doesn’t mean wrong.” – Bobby ([57:27])
  • The topic devolves into laughter as they break down the math and tease about who in the studio will help him afford it.
  • They discover Bob Ross painted 1,143 paintings — “I didn’t know that,” says Bobby ([60:34]), prompting even more joking.

5. More on Lunchbox’s Price Is Right Trip & Listener Advice

[60:51–69:32]

• Listener Kristen recounts her experience being picked for Price Is Right including line strategies—be energetic, engage with others, producers are always watching ([64:02]).
• Show Tips:
  • Arrive early, be high energy, be lively and approach producers enthusiastically.
  • Practice mock games while waiting in line (“mini game shows”).
  • Lunchbox worries about only getting “one shot” to bid if called late—but the team encourages him.
  • “If you don’t get on, I think it’s only because they’ll be scared of you.” – Bobby ([67:32])

6. Lighter Segments: “Tell Me Something Good,” Bonehead Story, and Rapid-Fire Corny Jokes

[69:39–74:31]

• “Tell Me Something Good”: LSU student Dylan Garcia hides cash on campus for others to find (sometimes, hilariously, in Port-a-Potties), growing from a fun gesture into a social phenomenon ([69:39]).
• Bonehead Story of the Day: Rhode Island woman is arrested for DUI; her husband comes to pick her up and also gets busted for DUI ([74:01]).
• Investigative Morning Corny ([71:56]):
  • Amy cues up punny musical/dairy jokes for the team to guess quickly (“What musical key do cows sing in?” — “Be flat!”).

7. Other Notable Moments

• The Team’s Dynamic: The episode is filled with affectionate roasting and laughter, especially as Amy and Lunchbox rib each other and Bobby.
• Pop Culture & TV Chatter: The group discusses horror shows, e.g., Mike D. applying to earn $666 for reviewing scary movies, and whether the new Netflix series (“Tall Pines”) is too scary or just “ominous.”
• Bobby on Preparing for Change: Bobby brings up how statistically, couples who make it beyond five years married have strong odds of lasting, humorously jabs at Amy (divorced after 17 years), and reflects on his own impending family transition ([45:48–47:46]).

Memorable Quotes (w/ Timestamps)

• On safety and kindness:
  “If it literally is what you say it is…it’s great. It’s a little odd. I wouldn’t do it…but I kind of love it. Be safe.” – Bobby ([06:54])
• On weirdness:
  “Weird doesn’t mean wrong.” – Bobby, on both Melody’s plans and his baby registry ([57:27])
• On group funding a Bob Ross painting:
  “I think we can do this.” – Eddie ([56:09]) “Divided by eight? OK…$2,222.” – Amy ([56:57])
• On advice for Price Is Right hopefuls:
  “High personality, be yourself, be goofy, be energetic the whole time.” – Kristen, former contestant ([64:02])

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [03:02] Melody seeks advice — meeting TikTok friend
• [11:34]/[27:35] The Price Is Right practice game
• [39:06] Good news and algorithm stories
• [52:21] Bobby’s registry dilemma & bucket list
• [60:51] Listener Kristen: Price Is Right contestant tips
• [69:39] Campus cash hunting — “Tell Me Something Good”
• [71:56] Investigative Morning Corny
• [74:01] Bonehead Story of the Day
• [75:02] Listener Mike D. enters $666 horror movie challenge

Tone & Language

• Authentic, joking, occasionally sentimental, always lively.
• Direct advice, thoughtful discussion, plenty of teasing and playful sarcasm.
• The team’s camaraderie, as well as their affection for listeners, is evident throughout.

Useful Takeaways

• For listeners:
  • If meeting online friends, always prioritize safety, meet in public, and keep trusted people updated.
  • When prepping for game shows, express personality and be proactive in line.
  • Sometimes, it’s okay to be a little “weird” if your intentions are good.
  • The Price Is Right is harder than it looks — and the “$1 strategy” is your friend.
• About the Show:
  • Expect a mix of advice, game show fun, friendly banter, and heartwarming listener engagement.

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