Podcast Summary: The Bobby Bones Show – Tues PT 1 (Nov 25, 2025)

Main Theme:
This episode blends the show’s signature lighthearted banter, timely listener advice, celebrity chatter, holiday discussion, and a special guest interview with country artist Parker McCollum. Topics include Thanksgiving traditions, college football, a humorous debate on shopping for men's fashion, the "celebrity ick list," listener dilemmas, and heartfelt anecdotes. Plus, Kaitlyn Bristow joins for a revealing conversation about her rise from The Bachelor/Bachelorette to Dancing With the Stars champion.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Listener Voicemail: Help with a Husband’s Holiday Gift

(03:34–08:47)

• Question: A listener asks for ideas on helping her husband “look cool,” requesting recommendations for men’s clothing stores.
• Bobby’s Method:
  • Bobby admits he screenshots photos of stylish men for fashion inspiration:

    “If I see a guy that looks cool wearing clothes I like, I screenshot the guy.” (04:12, Bobby)

  • The team debates whether this practice is weird for men (Amy: not weird, Lunchbox: “weird,” Mike D: does it too).
• Store Recommendations:
  • J.Crew, Banana Republic, Abercrombie, Nordstrom, TJ Maxx/Marshalls, and Kohl’s for basics and deals.
  • Amy:

    “A good tee on a guy with a sweater over it or something… J.Crew and Banana Republic… all good basics you can build on.” (07:14, Amy)

2. No-Shoes-at-Home Policy & Dogs

(08:47–09:34)

• Bobby has adopted a “no-shoes” home, also wiping his dogs’ feet when they come inside:

  “My wife is no shoes, I now abide by that. And the dogs are also no shoes, but they live no shoes.” (09:10, Bobby)

3. Celebrity “Ick List” Segment

(09:34–17:12)

• Buzzfeed’s “Top 10 Celebrities Who Give the Ick”—Reviewed by Bobby, Amy, Eddie.
• Quick rundown (Ick scale: 1 = No Ick, 10 = Full Ick):
  • Benson Boone: None (“Anyone icking is just jealous.” // 10:28, Amy)
  • Gwyneth Paltrow: Some (for “health/wellness expert” persona), but Amy’s “2,” Bobby’s “4.”
  • Drake: Some for controversy/jealousy (Bobby recalls a restaurant run-in: “He tried to kick me out of a restaurant once.” // 12:33, Bobby)
  • Alec Baldwin: Neutral; “I like his work on 30 Rock.”
  • Justin Timberlake: Mixed—recent negative press, nostalgia keeps “ick” moderate.
  • Taylor Swift: Universally beloved—no “ick” (“Taylor’s awesome.” // 14:43, Amy)
  • Ryan Reynolds & Blake Lively: Generally liked; Amy gives “them” a 6.
  • Jared Leto: No strong opinions, Bobby praises his politeness (and “smelling like lotion”).
  • Chris Pratt: Bobby: “One of the most talented guys…”
  • Katy Perry: Bobby gives her a hard 10 “ick,” Amy: 7.

4. Listener Dilemma: Tipping at the Salon

(17:30–21:33)

• Question: Listener worried about reduced tip due to a hairstylist’s price hike; felt awkward after hairstylist noticed the lower tip.
• Advice:
  • Amy: “You just give what you can… ask friends for recommendations if it’s out of budget.”
  • Bobby’s view: Likes tipping publicly (“I want them to see it!”), prefers transparency, debates whether 20% “seems a little excessive.”
  • General consensus: Tip what you can afford, and it’s OK to shop around.

5. Kaitlyn Bristow Interview Highlights

(26:23–33:15, 61:18–64:49)

- Path to Dancing with the Stars

• Initially excited and signed to do DWTS after Bachelorette, but the show’s creator blocked her, allegedly for “seeking fame.”
• Years later, during COVID, Chris Harrison surprised her on air:

  “He was like, ‘Do you want to go on Dancing with the Stars?’ … I couldn’t even speak.” (29:00, Kaitlyn)

• Winning felt like “my Stanley Cup.”

- Life Lessons from Reality TV

• Experienced both media backlash and support (“I was so hated… not by people who knew me”).

  “I was like the raunchy, sexualized [one]… the edgy Canadian with tattoos who swore a lot.” (61:31, Kaitlyn)

• Stays grounded by committing to authenticity:

  “Just go back to being you. Everything will align with what you want if you’re just yourself and stay humble.” (64:49, Kaitlyn)

- DWTS Pro Superlatives (30:19–32:22)

• Best All-Around: Daniella for Kaitlyn; Emma for Bobby.
• Coolest: Pasha, according to Kaitlyn; Val for Bobby, who adds, “He plays violin at a high level. That’s masculine: a dancing violin player.” (32:08, Bobby)
• Coaching Style: Both discuss being “coached hard” and the intensity of competition.

6. Parker McCollum Interview

(35:43–45:16)

• Thanksgiving Plans:
  • “Eating. Watching football. Texas A&M versus University of Texas… as long as it’s got Texas in it, I’m all about it.” (35:49, Parker)
• On Selling His Hellcat:
  • Sold his car, found it marketed online as "Parker McCollum's Hellcat." Disliked the attention:

    “I will never, ever sell a vehicle personally again. I did not think they'd blast it all over the internet and advertise it as mine.” (36:26, Parker)

  • Clarifies the car was sold to a reseller, he “just wanted them out of my garage.”
• 2025 Reflections:
  • First year touring as a dad; learned to “be proud of yourself and easy on yourself.”

    “I was able to look back and be really proud of it, but it just went by so quick.” (39:39, Parker)

  • Milestones: Red Rocks, Rodeo Houston, special moments with family.
• Relationship with George Strait:
  • Still starstruck:

    “He’s a really quiet guy… the more I’m around him… he’s always super kind. But, man, to be totally honest, Bobby, I just try to leave him the hell alone.” (40:03, Parker)

• New Year's Eve Show:
  • Playing at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas; prefers not to be onstage at midnight after a past countdown mishap (“I missed the countdown by like two and a half minutes.” // 42:13, Parker)
• Origin of “What Kind of Man” Single:
  • Song started as a freestyle, was not initially a favorite, but co-writers liked it, and it became a radio single.

    “I just kind of sang that first verse chorus in one take… never dreamed that song would have the life that it’s had.” (43:04, Parker)

7. Scam Insurance Segment

(48:52–52:14)

• Allstate launches insurance covering crypto/phishing scams.
• Amy, often a victim of digital scams, jokes about needing this.
• Bobby’s quick anti-scam tip: Always check sender’s actual email and look for the “verified business” icon.
• Both endorse using Lifelock.

8. Feel-Good News Stories

(33:40–34:41, 52:14–53:34)

• Amy's Story:
  • Teen crash survivors meet, bond in hospital, get married years later—he proposed at the hospital where it all began.
• Eddie’s Story:
  • Five-year-old Ohio boy chases off carjacker, recovers keys after mom is attacked in parking lot. Police advise not to pursue robbers, but the kid “saved the day.”

9. Pop Culture & Streaming Recommendations

(54:14–59:42)

• Bobby:
  • Loved "Frankenstein" on Netflix (“4.5/5 Dr. Frankensteins”) despite “hating the colors and time-period clothes.”
  • Enjoyed “All Her Fault” (Peacock) for its corny but gripping kidnapping plot (“Sit in the corn, and it ends up pretty good.”).
  • “Age of Disclosure” (UFO documentary, paid on Amazon):

    “It’ll blow your mind… It’s all government employees speaking on the record.” (57:03, Bobby)

• Amy:
  • “The Beast in Me” (Netflix, Claire Danes, 4/5 book deals).
  • “Homeland” and “The Americans” also recommended.

Notable Quotes (with Timestamps & Attribution)

• On Screenshotting Men’s Fashion:

  “If I see a guy that looks cool wearing clothes I like, I screenshot the guy.”
  – Bobby Bones, 04:12

• About George Strait:

  “He’s just the king. And I don’t think you would really know it hanging out with him because he’s just such a normal human being.”
  – Parker McCollum, 41:17

• On Reality TV Aftermath:

  “Just go back to being you. Everything will align with what you want in life if you’re just yourself and stay humble.”
  – Kaitlyn Bristow, 64:49

• On Selling His Car:

  “I sold the cars, and then people started sending me that the guy I sold them to was just advertising them as yours.”
  – Parker McCollum, 38:14

• On Tipping at the Salon:

  “I tip the crap out of them, and I want them to see it. I want that screen to flip them to be like, okay, let’s see. Yeah, I want that. I want the little fist bump. Oh, thank you.”
  – Bobby Bones, 19:42

Memorable Moments

• Bobby and Amy's debate on whether “screenshotting stylish guys” is weird for men.
• Parker McCollum sharing a “dad on tour” year and reluctantly learning lessons about self-kindness (39:39).
• Kaitlyn Bristow tearing up sharing how achieving her “lost dream” by winning DWTS was “her Stanley Cup.” (29:00)
• Bobby’s anti-scam email tip and love for Lifelock.
• Five-year-old chases down mom’s carjacker (52:14); Bobby’s comical reaction: “You just go like, yeah… They’re gonna knock him over.” (52:52)
• Bobby’s UFO doc summary:

  “It’s the craziest thing I’ve ever seen… the CIA funded Hollywood to make movies about little green men so we’d all think it was stupid.” (57:35–58:08)

Timestamps for Major Segments

• Men’s Fashion Voicemail: 03:34–08:47
• No Shoes/Dogs: 08:47–09:34
• Celebrity Ick List: 09:34–17:12
• Salon Tipping: 17:30–21:33
• Parker McCollum Interview: 35:43–45:16
• Kaitlyn Bristow (DWTS/Bachelorette): 26:23–33:15, 61:18–64:49
• Scam Insurance: 48:52–52:14
• Feel-Good News Stories: 33:40–34:41, 52:14–53:34
• TV/Movie Reviews: 54:14–59:42

Overall Tone & Style

Playful, candid, and quick-witted, with plenty of teases, sarcasm, and inside jokes. The hosts balance heartfelt stories and real-life dilemmas with their signature humor and tendency to rib each other.

For the full Kaitlyn Bristow interview, listeners are directed to the “Bobbycast” on iHeartRadio or anywhere you get podcasts.