Podcast Summary: The Bobby Bones Show (TUES PT 1)

Air Date: February 17, 2026
Host: Bobby Bones
Show Members: Amy, Lunchbox, Eddie, Stephen Wilson Jr.

Main Theme / Purpose

This episode is packed with the signature humor, banter, and real talk of The Bobby Bones Show. The team covers everything from soaring babysitting costs and relationship dilemmas, to wild stories of men doing crazy things for love, along with a check-in on Eddie's latest health scare. Occasional segments of riddles and interviews add to the lively atmosphere, and the episode closes out with their Bonehead Story of the Day.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Babysitting Rates & Parenting Costs

[02:22–10:24]

• Babysitting Prices: Amy reports rates are climbing, sharing her friend's daughter is charging $30/hr.
  • “That’s crazy.” — Lunchbox [02:46]
  • Bobby jokes, "I’ll pay a million dollars an hour. That’s how much I love my kid." [02:48]
• National Averages: Amy references Urban Sitter, saying it's ~$26/hr for one child, nearly $30 for two, with location affecting pay (San Francisco high, San Antonio lower).
• Experience Matters: Bobby and Amy discuss that teens or inexperienced sitters shouldn’t make as much as those with CPR certification or early education experience.
• Teachers vs. Babysitters: Bobby crunches numbers: teachers average $27.25/hr.
• Nannies and Au Pairs: They talk about different arrangements and pay; au pairs are often more affordable and live with hosting families.
  • Bobby confesses, “I would have thought an au pair was a large pear.” [05:32]
• Parenting Styles: Bobby debates making his future child’s life intentionally "tough" to build adversity, contrasting his upbringing with that of his partner, who had a more stable family life.
  • “I want my baby to grow up how I grew up.” — Bobby [08:39]
  • “First five years of baby’s life, nothing but Manwich.” — Bobby [09:59]

2. Mailbag: Relationship & Finances

[10:58–13:39]

• Listener Dilemma: A woman wonders if she should still expect her boyfriend, who has lost his job, to pay his share or help him.
• Advice: Bobby suggests helping subtly, as pride is involved: “He might take offense to that…Help in little ways that you don't have to scream that you're helping.” [12:01]
• Amy's Warning: Not all men have that pride (some might freeload), so be cautious.
• Discussion turns to personal anecdotes about pride, gender roles, and relationships.

3. Men Doing Wild Things For Love

[13:53–18:21]

• Real Story: A combat veteran served two years in prison for sharing classified military plans with a woman to impress her.
  • "What woman also is gonna want to know this?" — Lunchbox [14:40]
  • “What is more attractive is knowing… you don’t say it. That’s hot, that you… can’t talk about it.” — Amy [15:57]
• True Crime Redux: Man arrested after taking a woman's four parakeets hostage to force a date: “Guys will do stupid things to try to get some action.” — Bobby [18:13]

4. Interview: Stephen Wilson Jr.

[21:02–31:20]

• Career Shift: Stephen recounts how his boss at Mars (the pet food company) warned him about the "golden handcuffs" of corporate life, prompting his leap into full-time songwriting.
  • "They're gonna chain you to that desk and your dreams…are gonna die with it." [22:08]
• Musical Journey: He began performing after his father's death—a profound emotional shift.
  • "It opened up this portal on stage… like my dad was a little kid on my shoulders." [24:13]
  • His CMA performance of 'Stand By Me' was life-changing but emotionally overwhelming. He doesn't remember performing, calling himself a "transmitter" for his dad’s legacy. [25:33]
• Weezer's 'Blue Album' Story: Stephen tells a coming-of-age tale; he was so obsessed he shoplifted the CD as a kid.
  • "I stole that CD. I'll die for this… Just fearlessly and got out." [28:03]
• Song 'Gary': Inspired by a highway memorial and growing up in a blue-collar body shop. 'Gary' is a metaphor for hardworking, unsung heroes.
  • "Our Garys are endangered—they are going extinct." [29:20]
  • “When life gets real, you’re gonna need a Gary.” [30:41]

5. Riddle Me This: On-Air Game

[31:20–36:41]

• Quick-fire family-style riddle contest—highlights include playful jabs and one-upmanship.
  • “Egg!” — Amy, nailing the first riddle [31:46]
  • “You can make me but you can’t see me. What am I?... Noise.” — Lunchbox [35:41]

6. Savannah Guthrie Case & True Crime Banter

[41:29–47:26]

• The show speculates about a missing person case involving Savannah Guthrie (as reported the previous day).
• Bobby and Amy discuss wild kid games from childhood, and laugh about people drawing crazy true crime connections.
• Eddie: “Do we find it crazy about the glove?...It just feels so weird, like, staged.” [44:35]
• Bobby expresses skepticism about law enforcement knowing more than they let on.

7. Bobby Unplugs: Digital Overload & Conspiracy Fatigue

[47:26–51:16]

• First time Bobby recognizes he needs to "put the phone down" because he's feeling radicalized by endless news, theories, and distractions.
  • “I feel like I’m being radicalized by like eight things at once.” [47:34]
  • “For the first time in my entire life that I needed to put my phone down.” [47:26]
• Conspiracy tidbits: Epstein’s use of “Angel’s Trumpet” plants and supposed trapdoors—Bobby cycles through skepticism, concern, and a need to verify stories.
• Amy insists: “If there’s no file number, I don’t believe you.” [49:12]

8. Internet Outrage: James Van Der Beek’s Fundraiser

[51:50–54:01]

• Bobby addresses online backlash after reports surfaced of Van Der Beek’s seemingly lavish lifestyle while raising money for cancer treatments.
  • “He had no money, and he still owes money.” [52:17]
  • Amy adds perspective: “Plenty of other things get fired up about right now. This is not one of them.” [53:10]

9. Lunchbox Almost Died (Again): Eddie’s Medical Scare

[55:41–65:26]

• Eddie fell ill with what seemed to be strep throat but developed severe swelling.
• Details: Face, eyes, lips swollen; couldn't breathe or sleep; got a “stat” injection at urgent care; likely allergic to amoxicillin; required more meds and steroids.
  • “When they say ‘stat’, that is not something you want to hear at the doctor’s office.” — Eddie [56:48]
• Team debates if the issues are related to previous testicle swelling and yeast infection.
• All tease, but relief at Eddie’s recovery: “You look like a human again.” — Amy

10. Bonehead Story of the Day

[65:32–66:51]

• Florida man runs up a bar tab, dines and dashes, but returns next day for his charger and is arrested.
  • “You didn't pay for your meal. She was like, it wasn't good… ‘That’s not a thing.’” — Bobby [66:16]
• Side-conversation about whether you have to pay if you don’t like the food (you do!).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “I’ll pay a million dollars an hour. That’s how much I love my kid.” — Bobby Bones [02:48]
• “He might take offense to that…Help in little ways that you don’t have to scream that you’re helping.” — Bobby Bones [12:01]
• “Guys will do stupid things to try to get some action to get a girl.” — Bobby Bones [18:13]
• “They're gonna chain you to that desk and your dreams…are gonna die with it.” — Stephen Wilson Jr. (re: his boss’s warning) [22:08]
• “I felt this crazy amount of emotion…It opened up this portal on stage.” — Stephen Wilson Jr. (on performing after his father’s death) [24:13]
• “You want to know the two things that shocked the crap out of me?...” — Bobby Bones [48:28]
• “When they say ‘stat’, that is not something you want to hear at the doctor’s office.” — Eddie [56:48]
• “You look like a human again.” — Amy [62:11]
• “The Internet loves to just get mad at folks, of course, and start complete revolutions against people.” — Bobby Bones [53:17]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Babysitting rate debate: [02:22–10:24]
• Mailbag: Financial help in relationships: [10:58–13:39]
• Stupid things men do to impress women: [13:53–18:21]
• Stephen Wilson Jr. Interview (music, life): [21:02–31:20]
• Riddle Me This Game: [31:20–36:41]
• Savannah Guthrie true crime, digital overload: [41:29–51:16]
• Van Der Beek fundraiser backlash: [51:50–54:01]
• Lunchbox/Eddie: Medical story: [55:41–65:26]
• Bonehead Story: [65:32–66:51]

Overall Tone

Conversational, irreverent, honest, and supportive—even when teasing each other. The crew blends genuine concern for serious topics (parenting, illness, true crime) with jokes, playful ribbing, and pop culture references.

This summary captures all major themes and memorable banter with relevant timestamps, quotes, and insightful breakdowns for listeners who missed the episode.