The Bobby Bones Show – Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Episode: "Bobby's Practicing Changing Diapers + 3 Movies 1 Actor Game! + What Did Bobby Do Without Power??"
Host: Bobby Bones
Featuring: Eddie Ray, Lunchbox, Amy, Austin Hankwitz, Special Guest: Kenny Chesney

Episode Overview

This lively episode captures the Bobby Bones Show team navigating the aftermath of a paralyzing ice storm that's left several without power. Amid stories of survival and support, Bobby shares his journey preparing for fatherhood by practicing diaper changes, the team tackles real-life listener dilemmas, and everyone dives into the entertaining "3 Movies, 1 Actor" game. Notable guest Kenny Chesney joins for a candid discussion. The episode is peppered with authentic banter, laughs, practical advice, and memorable moments from the show’s personalities.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Surviving the Ice Storm: No Power, Big Problems

(02:42–06:17)

• Bobby shares his challenges after three days without power, recounting stories of trees falling in his neighborhood, including one that slammed into a car.
  • Quote: “It’s not the ice that’s slick that gets you. It’s the ice weighing down the trees and ripping down the power lines.” (03:10)
• He details the struggle of keeping warm with a pregnant wife, using 14 blankets and strategic fireplace use.
  • Quote: “We’re like 14 blankets deep, fireplace…” (05:23)
• Eddie commiserates and notes hearing trees “boom” and fall; both sympathize with listeners across the country affected by the storm.

2. Listener Dilemma: Critical Mother-in-Law

(06:20–11:19)

• A listener writes in about a critical mother-in-law negatively impacting his family’s excitement over a new baby.
  • Bobby’s advice: Accept her patterns, “devalue” her critical comments, but maintain the relationship.
    • “You just don’t have to value it as much because you understand what’s coming from that faucet.” (07:20)
  • Eddie and Austin advocate for early boundary-setting, respectfully but firmly, to “nip it in the bud.”
    • “Respectfully, this is how it makes me feel. These are our parameters. We’re going to deal with this.” (09:28)
  • Austin highlights different types of boundaries (invisible vs. conversational).

3. Eddie’s Diet Challenge

(11:25–12:36)

• A caller supports Eddie’s approach to his fasting diet, defending his bone broth, fruits, veggies, and legumes approach.
  • Eddie admits he’s not tracking the days, as it’s easier to focus on the process and not the finish line.
    • “If I go 40 days—dude, give me 40 days!” (12:24)
  • Bobby pokes fun—“You can’t run 23 miles of a marathon and then get on a scooter…” (11:55)

4. Celebrity Medium Stalemate

(12:39–13:14)

• Recap: Amy had the chance to interview the Long Island Medium, Teresa Caputo, but the invite stalemated when both sides waited for the other’s podcast.

5. Valentine’s Day: Useless or Essential?

(13:17–13:33)

• A longtime married listener agrees with Lunchbox—skip Valentine’s Day formalities.
  • Bobby’s take: As long as both partners agree, do as you wish; otherwise, compromise.

6. Good News Stories

(13:33–15:06, 34:51–36:31)

• NICU Nurse’s Wish Granted: A nurse fighting cancer receives Super Bowl tickets from the Patriots.
  • “She was invited to the playoff game…now she’s going to the Super Bowl.” (14:38)
• Teen Firefighter: Amy shares the inspiring story of 14-year-old Briella Needer, the youngest female junior firefighter, working alongside her dad—Bobby jokes about the practicality of teen firefighters but admires her drive.

7. Kenny Chesney Interview

(18:38–23:44)

• Kenny talks about wealth, music, and memories:
  • The best part of success: “You can help other people.” (18:52)
  • Surprising hit song: “Save it for a Rainy Day.”
    • “When we kick into that today…oh, wow, that was a real hit.” (19:21)
  • Discussed songs stuck at #2 (e.g., "No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems" behind "Five O’Clock Somewhere")
    • “Same label. Pissed me off.” (20:18)
  • Bobby quizzes him about flying under the radar in public (Sonic, Chick-fil-A, gas stations)—Kenny shares stories about being recognized and his relationship with fame.
  • Kenny recounts the oddity of having a Greatest Hits album before truly “making it.”

8. Listener Call: Should Logan Overcome Flying Phobia for Honeymoon?

(23:48–28:52)

• Caller Logan, terrified of flying, wants to honeymoon domestically; his fiancé wants to travel abroad.
  • Bobby, Amy, and the team empathize, eventually urging him to “suck it up” and fly for their relationship—leaning on personal fears and the uniqueness of the experience.
    • “You haven’t died. True or false?” — “That’s true.” (27:21)
  • Eddie jokes about using medication; Bobby promises, “If you die, I’ll admit I was wrong!” (28:40)

9. Game Time: "3 Movies, 1 Actor"

(28:52–34:36)

• Raymundo hosts a game: match the actor who appeared in three given films.
• Notable films/answers:
  1. Killers of the Flower Moon / The Revenant / Django Unchained — Leonardo DiCaprio
  2. 40-Year-Old Virgin / The Big Short / Despicable Me — Steve Carell
  3. Batman & Robin / Gravity / Up in the Air — George Clooney
  4. Barbie / Wolf of Wall Street / Suicide Squad — Margot Robbie
  5. Monsters Ball / Catwoman / X-Men — Halle Berry (“Lunchbox” wins!)
• Classic Bobby and Eddie banter about how bad they are at movie trivia; the group ribbing each other.

10. Parenting Prep: Bobby Practicing Diapers and Swaddling

(40:49–44:37)

• Bobby is practicing diaper changes and swaddling a baby doll, prepping for his own soon-to-arrive baby.
  • He details diapering technique picked up from YouTube.
    • “You lift a little, and while the diaper is still dirty, you slide the clean diaper underneath the dirty diaper…” (41:14)
• Eddie confesses to changing only about 15–20 diapers total for his first two kids, often “pretending not to smell it.”
• Both discuss the unpleasant but inescapable reality of “baby smell.”
• Bobby shares trivia about why babies don’t get headaches when upside down in the womb—because they’re in fluid and thus anti-gravity. Eddie correctly guesses the reason.

11. Memories of Early Childhood

(37:28–40:37)

• A caller warns Bobby to baby-proof for safety (relating a shocking memory from infancy).
• The team shares their earliest memories—mostly involving trauma, with Bobby’s being a birthday and a radio shoutout.

12. Community Shout-Outs & Bonehead Story

(44:43–47:34)

• Bobby gives thanks to people and organizations helping those affected by the storm, like Motor City Mitten Mission’s outreach to Detroit’s unhoused communities.
• “Bonehead Story of the Day”: A woman at a Dollar General uses a Lyft ride to steal the driver’s car—tracked easily to her house (and possibly under the influence).

13. Listener Voicemail: Office Nicknames

(47:35–48:04)

• A caller shares how calling the company owner "Big Dog" has surprisingly been a hit and part of the show's ongoing humor about language and rapport in the workplace.

Notable Quotes & Moments

• Bobby (re: mother-in-law advice):
  “You just don’t have to value it as much because you understand what’s coming from that faucet.” (07:20)

• Eddie (on parenting boundaries):
  “Look, respectfully, this is our discussion. We’re married, so let us have this discussion.” (08:36)

• Kenny Chesney (on fame):
  “The best thing about being blessed... is being able to help people that need help.” (19:14)

• Bobby (re: flying fear):
  “You haven’t died in an airplane crash, Logan. It sucks. But you’ve flown. You haven’t died. True or false?” (27:21)

• Lunchbox (on early memories):
  “I knew life wasn’t fair. That’s when I realized life hated me. And ever since, the world’s been out to get me.” (40:32)

• Bobby (parenting prep humor):
  “I did about 20 or so diaper changes on a baby doll... If those babies don’t kick, I’m good.” (40:52)

Segment Timestamps

• Ice Storm, Power Outages: 02:42–06:17
• Mother-in-Law Dilemma: 06:20–11:19
• Eddie’s Fasting Diet: 11:25–12:36
• Valentine’s Day Discussion: 13:17–13:33
• Good News (NICU Nurse & Teen Firefighter): 13:33–15:06, 34:51–36:31
• Kenny Chesney Interview: 18:38–23:44
• Logan’s Flying Dilemma/Honeymoon: 23:48–28:52
• 3 Movies, 1 Actor Game: 28:52–34:36
• Bobby on Diaper Changing and Parenting: 40:49–44:37
• Bonehead Story of the Day: 46:30–47:34
• Listener Voicemail (Office Nickname): 47:35–48:04

Tone & Style

• Upbeat and genuine. The team shares real-life struggles, heartfelt advice, playful teasing, and support for one another and listeners.
• Candid and humorous. Embarrassing confessions (Eddie’s minimal diaper-changing), sincere advice (Bobby and Amy on relationships/challenges), and plenty of laughs.

Summary Takeaways

• Major ice storms don’t stop the Bobby Bones Show from connecting with and supporting listeners.
• The team juggles life’s challenges—parenting, relationships, phobias—offering practical, compassionate, and often funny advice.
• Celebrity favorites drop by (Kenny Chesney) for authentic conversations about success and overcoming setbacks.
• Lighthearted games and heartfelt stories round out a morning full of laughter, resilience, and community spirit.