The Bobby Bones Show - TUES PT 1: Bobby Is In Dad Mode Building Baby Things + Is A Listener Crazy For Going To 40 Brad Paisley Concerts? + Listener Messaged By Married Celebrity
Date: December 9, 2025 | Host: Bobby Bones | Co-hosts: Amy, Eddie, Lunchbox, Morgan

Episode Overview

This episode of The Bobby Bones Show is full of light-hearted chaos as Bobby navigates "dad mode" while assembling baby gear, discusses quirky fan devotion (including a listener who's attended 40 Brad Paisley concerts), tackles the ethical complexities of being DM’d by a married celebrity, and serves up a healthy dose of 90s nostalgia and spirited cast banter. The show also features their usual “Tell Me Something Good” round, amusing holiday party complaints, and listener call-ins.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Christmas Decorating Wars and Traditions

[03:19–07:17]

• The cast details their different approaches to holiday decorating. Bobby describes having "a big tree, lots of lights, some fake presents," and confesses, "We don't have any real presents, but we don't put a lot underneath because it's not like kids or anything yet."
• Morgan proudly reveals she has four Christmas trees, including a new Harry Potter-themed tree, prompting banter and playful teasing.
• Lunchbox shares a dubious story about taking his kids on the roof to put up lights, leading Bobby to recount his own near-fatal roof accident as a child:

  "That's how I ruptured my spleen being on the roof. Almost died." (Bobby Bones, 06:57)

2. Viral Country Music Moments

[07:17–10:31]

• The team discusses the viral clip of Kelsea Ballerini telling off a heckler at her concert in Australia who yelled her ex-husband's name (“Morgan Evans”).

  "You can't go to somebody's home and play a bad song about them and not expect people from their home to stand up for them... Even if it's one drunk dude." (Bobby Bones, 09:09)

• They reflect on the emotional reality of performing personal songs in the hometowns of exes and the importance of performers not reacting to hecklers.

3. Maddie & Tae Announcement

[10:38–11:32]

• The duo’s split is discussed with respect and nostalgia:

  "They've been together for 15 years. That's crazy." (Bobby Bones, 11:30)
  "They always seemed like genuine friends to me." (Amy, 11:30)

4. Tech Curiosity & AI Skepticism

[11:33–12:46]

• Humanoid robots seen at a tech expo were exposed as being "humans in suits," leading Bobby to lament,

  "Man, I can't believe anything these days." (Bobby Bones, 12:25)

• Bobby fantasizes about getting a robot to handle household chores, especially walking dogs and taking out the trash.

5. Viral Food Trends & Relatable Rants

[13:19–15:36]

• Soft serve ice cream dipped in butter is debated:

  "It doesn't sound good, but I bet it's pretty good because I don't—it doesn't sound good to me." (Bobby Bones, 14:17)

• Bobby describes his hot dog experience, including his meticulous approach to relish—“I've only put relish on half of the hot dog in case I didn't love it.”
• Lactose intolerance tips are shared, including Bobby’s endorsement of chewable Lactaid tablets.

6. Listener Voicemails & Call-Ins

[15:54–16:13; 49:39–54:47; 62:09–64:49]

• A listener inquires about the upcoming St. Jude RadioThon (set for Thursday and Friday with Ernest as a guest).
• Tracy from San Antonio shares her story of seeing Brad Paisley 40 times since 2007, even meeting him at the Today Show. The cast debates where the "line" is for fandom intensity:

  "40 times is a lot. And also for comfort, like, I put on The Office... much cheaper." (Bobby Bones, 53:09)

• Crystal calls in to report Bobby’s "boyhood home" sign is in bad shape, leading to a discussion about replacing the sign and small-town pride.

7. Ethics of Celebrity DMs

[27:20–30:11]

• A young listener seeks advice after a married, moderately famous man slid into her DMs.
  • Bobby: "Just move on. It's not your chili..."
  • Morgan: "I would just send it so you have the information, because that's how you stop the cycle from happening."
  • Amy shares concern about possible retaliation if she were to notify the wife.
• The conversation highlights the frequency of such situations and the balancing act between exposing bad behavior and personal safety.

8. Dad Mode: Building Baby Things

[30:42–34:30]

• Bobby describes the challenges of assembling a bassinet and car seat/stroller combo:

  "I need, like, a practice baby so I don't hurt the real baby." (Bobby Bones, 32:11)

• He vents about YouTube instructional videos that provide no verbal instructions, only miming steps.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On putting up Christmas lights:

  "I'm not putting any lights up. I'll die. I'll fall off a ladder." (Bobby Bones, 03:49)

• On AI robots:

  "I would love to get a robot ... take the trash out, walk the dogs. That would be a great one." (Bobby Bones, 12:46)

• On people seeing the same artist over and over:

  "What's the limit on times you can see somebody in concert before it just gets weird?" (Bobby Bones, 49:19)

• On advice for DMs from married people:

  "Just move on. It's not your chili." (Bobby Bones, 27:54)

• On assembling baby gear:

  "They didn't use any words. ... They just show you, like, talk! I need you to tell me, describe what you're doing!" (Bobby Bones, 31:36)

Segment Timestamps

| Segment | Time | Topic Description | |----------------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------| | Christmas talk | 03:19 | Cast debates decorations, holiday traditions | | Kelsea Ballerini clip| 07:17 | Viral incident at her concert | | Maddie & Tae split | 10:38 | Country duo calls it quits after 15 years | | Fake robots at expo | 11:33 | Tech skepticism and robot chores fantasy | | Butter-dipped ice cream| 13:19 | Debating viral food trends | | Listener: St. Jude | 15:54 | Upcoming St. Jude RadioThon details | | On millionaires, sounds| 16:55 | Wealth stats, “worst sound in the world” | | Ethics: Celebrity DMs| 27:20 | Listener dilemma, team perspectives | | Dad Mode: Baby gear | 30:42 | Bobby assembling nursery gear | | Good news stories | 35:05 | Driveway-shoveling hero, nurse neighbor saves life | | 90s Sounds Game | 39:06 | On-air trivia nostalgia | | Listeners: Concerts | 49:19 | 40x Brad Paisley fan call-in, panel discussion | | Listener: Hometown Sign| 62:09 | Bobby's "boyhood home" sign needs repair |

Fun & Games

90s Sounds Game ([39:06–45:04])

• Classic Bobby Bones trivia segment: panel guesses iconic 90s sound bites.
• Memorable moments: Lunchbox gruffly fighting through "allergies" to participate.

Additional Highlights

• Tell Me Something Good:

  • Local hero shovels driveways for people in need ([35:05])
  • Nurse neighbor saves a life with quick CPR ([54:55])

• Movie/TV Reviews:

  • Bobby reviews “Beast In Me” (Netflix, "starts mid to slow, gets awesome," 4/5 stars) and “Relay” (Amazon).
  • Amy reviews “Materialists” (Dakota Johnson film watched on a plane).

• Other Listener Interactions:

  • The ethics and awkwardness of office holiday parties ([19:45–21:38])
  • Listener discovers Bobby’s broken hometown sign ([62:09–64:49])

Tone and Show Style

• The show maintains its signature playful, southern, and slightly chaotic morning-radio style.
• There’s a mix of sincerity (in “Tell Me Something Good” and listener advice) and irreverence (in roasting each other about Christmas displays, allergies, and fandom).

Summary Takeaways

• Bobby and his team excel at blending real life (parenthood prep, ethics in the digital age) with relatable, everyday humor.
• Fans of country music, parenting talk, pop culture, and nostalgic games will feel right at home.
• The community connection is strong—listeners are regularly featured, and their quirky stories (from Brad Paisley devotion to sign repair missions) become fodder for banter and heartwarming moments.

Memorable Quote for the Road:

"I need, like, a practice baby so I don't hurt the real baby." (Bobby Bones, 32:11)

For fans seeking a blend of country charm, modern dilemmas, and plenty of laughs, this episode captures the spirit of The Bobby Bones Show at its best.