The Bobby Bones Show – THURS PT 1: We Pay Our Respects To Famous Inventors + Pet Communicator Reveals Your Dog's No. 1 Complaint + 3 Actors, 1 Movie Game

Date: November 6, 2025
Host: Bobby Bones (Premiere Networks)
Featured: Amy, Eddie, Lunchbox, Morgan

Episode Overview

This lively Thursday installment of The Bobby Bones Show is a tribute to little-known inventors whose creations shape everyday life. The crew shares fascinating and sometimes bizarre histories behind common items, debates the legitimacy of a pet communicator’s claims, and gets ultra-competitive with the “3 Actors, 1 Movie” game. The episode is packed with fun, curiosity, good-natured ribbing, and the team’s signature playful banter.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Remembering Inventors Who Changed Our World

(03:10–17:41)

Bobby kicks off with a news segment honoring Duane Roberts, inventor of the frozen burrito, and assigns the team to bring stories about everyday items and their creators.

Amy: The Pioneer of Hand Washing

• Story: Dr. Ignaz Semmelweis, 1840s, suggested handwashing to reduce infant deaths.
• Outcome: Mocked, dismissed, and eventually died in an asylum for his 'crazy' ideas.
• Quote: “He literally went crazy and died there. That’s sad, because nobody believed him. And today handwashing is non-negotiable!” – Amy (04:46)

Lunchbox: The Inventor of the Icee/Slurpee

• Story: Omar from Kansas, post-WWII Dairy Queen owner, freezes soda when machine breaks, invents Icee. 7-Eleven licenses it as "Slurpee."
• Quote: “His soda machine broke, and he started sticking them in the freezer.” – Lunchbox (05:32)
• Banter: Lunchbox can’t recall Omar’s last name; Bobby teases him.

Eddie: Frozen Margarita Machine (Inspired by Icee)

• Story: Mariano Martinez, 1971, based his frozen margarita machine on a 7-Eleven Slurpee, now in the Smithsonian.
• Quote: “He created the first [margarita] machine. It’s in the Smithsonian right now.” – Eddie (07:43)
• The accidental Slurpee/Margarita connection surprises everyone.

Bobby: The Microwave Oven

• Story: Percy Spencer, working on WWII radar, discovers microwaves melt a candy bar in his pocket, experiments with popcorn and an egg, and invents the microwave oven.
• Details: First microwave was over 6 ft. tall, 700 lbs, cost $5,000+ (equivalent to $60k today).
• Quote: “He had over 300 patents... The company gave him a two-dollar bonus for his discovery." – Bobby (12:08)

Morgan: Crunchy Taco Shell & Scotch Tape

• Crunchy Taco
  • Glen Bell, inspired by a local cafe, creates Taco Bell in 1962; crunchy taco shell wasn’t a Mexican staple.
  • Quote: “…crunchy tacos weren’t really a thing until an American made them.” – Bobby (13:57)
• Scotch Tape
  • Richard Drew, at 3M, first tries to solve two-tone car painting, eventually invents Scotch tape using cellophane.
  • Clarification: Scotch is a brand from 3M.

Anonymous Inbox: Defusing Supermarket Escalations

(22:10–25:25)

• Listener’s dilemma: Should he have stopped his wife from arguing at the grocery store?
• Consensus: Always try to diffuse, not escalate, public confrontations.
• Quote: "Diffuse in general, diffuse all fights. That’s generally the rule. Because...one punch...if they hit their head and they die, you now go to jail forever.” – Bobby (24:38)

Heartwarming Good Deeds

(25:26–27:41)

• Lunchbox’s Story: Police officer Matt Schmidt rescues a stray pit bull from frigid water. Animal control and happy reunification with the owner.
• Quote: “He throws off his gear, jumps in the water, swims against the current, and guides the dog back to the shore.” – Lunchbox (25:57)

Game: 3 Actors, 1 Movie

(27:43–36:00)

Bobby hosts a competitive round-within-a-round movie trivia game:

• Sample Questions and Results:

  • DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Billy Zane: “Titanic” (Amy fastest)
  • Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Robin Williams: “Good Will Hunting” (all correct)
  • John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Uma Thurman: “Pulp Fiction”
  • Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Morgan Freeman: “The Dark Knight” (Lunchbox eliminated for saying "The Joker")
  • Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Amanda Seyfried: “Mean Girls” (Amy wins)

• Final Standings: Amy declared the winner.

Call-in & Parenting Segment: Naming Babies & Labor Playlists

(36:00–39:05)

• Discussion: Waiting to reveal baby names to avoid unsolicited opinions.
• Quote: “Once the baby’s here, they can’t do anything about it… they try to change your name, your opinion.” – Caller Dana (34:57)
• Playlist Talk: Eddie shares his labor room music stories (spoiler: he picked some songs).

The "Pet Communicator" – Animal Psychic Findings

(43:06–44:51)

• Guest: Brita Grubin, animal communicator/psychic.
• Claim: Dogs' #1 complaint is eating while staring at a wall—their food bowls should be moved!
• Quote: “Almost every dog is looking at a wall when they look up to eat…they don’t like it.” – Brita Grubin (43:33)
• Panel Reaction: Skeptical, with Bobby branding her a “scam” (jokingly).
  • “We can’t prove she’s lying. It’s the greatest scam of all time.” – Bobby (43:53)

Pet Cloning & Conspiracies

(45:43–50:08)

• Story: Tom Brady clones his late dog through Colossal Biosciences.
• Theories:
  • Amy: Is this legit, or Theranos-like “dog cloning”?
  • Bobby: If we can clone dogs, surely someone’s tried cloning humans.
• Quote: “If they’re able to clone animals like this, you don’t think in some lab… they've cloned humans for sure.” – Bobby (49:17)

Uplifting Stories of the Week

(50:43–52:22)

• Eddie: High school football player Hudson Clavett helps a custodian clean after a game, goes viral, called a hero.
• Bobby: Penn State football player helps an Ohio State equipment manager unprompted, showing good sportsmanship.

Rapid-Fire: Thanksgiving Corny Jokes

(52:59–55:33)

• The team races to answer as many themed “corny” jokes as possible.
• Quote: “This is the problem with the world.” – Amy, reflecting on focusing on the missed answer instead of their successes (55:29)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “He never became a household name...The company gave him a two-dollar bonus for his discovery of the microwave.” – Bobby (12:08)
• “I wonder about his genitals.” – Bobby, light-heartedly reflecting on microwave radiation side effects (11:29)
• “Crunchy tacos weren’t really a thing until an American made them.” – Bobby (13:57)
• “Diffuse in general, diffuse all fights.” – Bobby (24:38)
• “We can’t prove she’s lying. It’s the greatest scam of all time.” – Bobby on animal psychics (43:53)
• “If they’re able to clone animals like this, you don’t think... they've cloned humans for sure.” – Bobby (49:17)

Important Timestamps

• 03:10: Inventors segment begins (Frozen Burrito & beyond)
• 04:06–05:02: Amy shares story of Dr. Semmelweis and handwashing
• 05:32–06:48: Lunchbox on Icee/Slurpee origin
• 07:16–07:59: Eddie on Frozen Margarita machine
• 08:23–12:26: Bobby explains microwave oven invention
• 13:02–17:41: Morgan on crunchy tacos & Scotch tape
• 22:10–25:25: Supermarket scuffle/advice segment
• 25:26–27:41: Pit bull rescue “Tell Me Something Good”
• 27:43–36:00: 3 Actors, 1 Movie game
• 43:06–44:51: Pet psychic/dog bowl segment
• 45:43–50:08: Dog cloning & cloning conspiracies
• 50:43–52:22: Good deeds/viral football player stories
• 52:59–55:33: Corny jokes rapid-fire round

Overall Tone & Vibe

• Warm, funny, inquisitive—the crew is in high spirits, ribbing each other yet celebrating genuine curiosity.
• Deep dives into trivia and history are paired with quick asides and unfiltered reactions.
• They emphasize kindness, skepticism toward fads, and celebrating overlooked inventors.

Takeaways for Listeners

• Everyday items have fascinating—and sometimes tragic—histories involving unsung visionaries.
• Simple acts of kindness, whether by police officers, athletes, or students, can leave lasting impacts.
• Friendly competition sparks a lot of fun (and jokes!) on this show.
• Don’t engage in public arguments, and don’t take animal psychics too seriously...but maybe move your dog’s bowl, just in case.

For fans of quirky trivia, good news, and delightful debates, this episode is an engaging listen that leaves you a bit smarter—and wanting crunchy tacos.