The Bobby Bones Show – August 19, 2025

Episode Overview

In this packed episode, the Bobby Bones Show takes calls from listeners with real-life dilemmas and shares thoughtful advice. Topics range from wedding disaster advice and surprising pregnancies to an eye-opening segment on a rare stomach disease. The hosts also cover a slew of pop culture reviews, personal stories, and offbeat news—all in their signature lively, relatable style.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Wedding Disaster Advice: When Guests Bail Last-Minute

[02:36–04:52]

• Caller Dilemma: A woman calls in 50 days before her wedding, upset her fiancé’s entire half of the family isn’t attending for religious reasons. She wonders if she should invite old acquaintances to fill the seats and use the prepaid food.
• Lunchbox’s Advice: Empathetic yet practical, Lunchbox reassures her: "Your dad's not losing more money because they’re not coming. He's paying the same amount regardless." He urges her not to fill the wedding with people she hardly knows just for the sake of it, and instead, "find a homeless shelter or food bank ahead of time and donate the leftover food."
• Memorable Quote: “[03:46] You don’t want food to go to waste. Your dad is not losing any more money than he was going to lose already. And you know what? Screw those people that don’t want to come.” – Lunchbox

2. Parenting Debates: Sports Commitments and Consequences

[06:21–10:08]

• Caller Comment: A listener reminisces about never missing practices or games as a kid, suggesting parents today should keep that tradition.
• Current Struggle: Eddie shares the modern logistical nightmare of juggling three kids in different sports, sometimes all at once.
• Lunchbox's Argument: "If you commit to getting them to practice and games, you follow through—just as you expect them to keep their commitment." He differentiates skipping for punishment (e.g., bad grades) vs. just being "too busy."
• Quote: "[07:36] You're quitting your commitment to make sure they get to the games... and that doesn't set the example of 'we do what we say we're going to do.'" – Lunchbox

3. Bizarre Birth Stories: The Woman Who Didn’t Know She Was Pregnant

[10:11–13:34]

• Headline Discussion: The team reacts to a true story where a British woman unexpectedly gave birth in a hotel bathroom, having no idea she was pregnant due to a "cryptic pregnancy."
• Key Details: Despite regular periods and working out regularly, she delivered her daughter Olivia after just two pushes.
• Funny Bits: Jokes about naming the baby after a nurse due to lack of preparation and the husband mistaking childbirth for a “bathroom break.”
• Quote: "[11:41] She goes in to drop a deuce and comes out with a baby." – Lunchbox

4. Listener Call: A Mind-Blowing Stomach Disease (Gastroparesis)

[14:32–19:14]

• April’s Story: April from Virginia calls to raise awareness for gastroparesis, describing it as “the paralysis of your stomach muscles.” She explains her experience living with an implanted gastric pacemaker.
• Her Journey: Six years to diagnosis, numerous hospitalizations, and a costly (but life-changing) surgery put her story in perspective.
• Host Reactions: The hosts are blown away, both by the technology and her resilience, with Lunchbox lightening the mood (“Get in my belly!”).
• Quote: "[15:00] I have basically what a pacemaker does for your heart—I have implanted in my stomach." – April (Caller)
• Quote: "[16:58] Thank God for technology… 25 years ago, I don’t think you’d have what you have now." – Lunchbox

5. Pop Culture Rapid-Fire Reviews

[25:45–56:09]

Movie/Show Reviews

• Weapons (Movie) [26:11–28:36]
  Mike lauds it as “almost the perfect movie,” giving it 4.5/5, citing its unpredictable plot and effective scares.

  • “Would I like it?” – Lunchbox is told it's creepy and possibly “pause-worthy” for the easily freaked out.

• Amy Bradley’s Missing (Docuseries) [28:39–29:50]
  Lunchbox praises the true crime series, giving it 4/5 “cruise ships,” and teases it as “kinda effed up.”

• Any Given Saturday (SEC docu-series) [30:08–32:24]
  Another hit with 4/5 “pigskins,” highlighting coaches’ personalities.

• My Mom Jane (Documentary) [32:58–34:25]
  Deeper than a celebrity memoir, this Mariska Hargitay project gets "four pianos," focusing on family secrets.

• Am I OK? (Movie) [34:43–35:37]
  Received mixed reviews; Bobby calls it “not a bad movie, but I wouldn’t list it as a comedy.”

  • 3/5 “best friends.”

• Butterfly (Amazon), Ballard, and Department Q
  Brief mentions as binge-worthy crime/law series; Butterfly is noted as “a little on the nose, corny yet good.”

TV/Pop Culture Dissections

• Black Mirror [37:06–39:56]
  Bobby and team hail the show as “the best show of my lifetime,” especially episodes like "Archangel" and "Eulogy."

• Severance, Squid Game, Alice in Wonderland
  Discussion highlights the challenge of keeping shows innovative; praises Severance season 1.

• Superman Legacy
  Nostalgic banter over the different actors—George Reeves, Christopher Reeve—and the conspiracy theories around Reeves’ death.

6. News Reactions and Oddities

[44:34–56:09]

• Man Arrested for Faking His Own Kidnapping [44:34]
• Eddie Van Halen’s Guitar at Auction [45:37–45:53]
• Slide Rescue Story: Adult gets stuck in a kid’s tube slide, sparking personal anecdotes and giggles.
• Biggest Loser Documentary [47:23–47:43]
• World Breath-Holding Record [48:06–49:02]
  29 min 3 sec—hosts are stunned.

7. Scary Near-Misses and 911 Protocol

[49:45–53:11]

• Woman Shot At While in Car; Boyfriend Doesn’t Hear [49:45–50:53] Debate: Reasonable not to respond during an active shooting vs. the guilt of not helping.
• When to Call 911 vs 311 [51:50–53:08] If no immediate danger, opt for 311; listener story highlights police response priorities.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On Wedding Disasters

• Lunchbox [03:46]: “You don’t want food to go to waste…And you know what? Screw those people that don’t want to come.”
• Lunchbox [04:52]: “Keep the wedding with special people that need to be there…then give the food to someplace that could really use it.”

On Parenting Commitments

• Lunchbox [07:36]: “You’re quitting your commitment…that doesn’t set the example of ‘we do what we say we’re going to do.’”

On Cryptic Pregnancy

• Lunchbox [11:41]: “She goes in to drop a deuce and comes out with a baby.”
• Bobby Bones [13:11]: “She said she was going to the gym four times a week and not losing weight…ended up costing them $12,000.”

On Gastroparesis

• April [15:00]: “I have basically what a pacemaker does for your heart—I have implanted in my stomach.”
• Lunchbox [16:58]: “Thank God for technology…25 years ago, I don’t think you’d have what you have now.”

On Black Mirror

• Lunchbox [37:15]: “That’s the show that makes me think and feel the most. I don’t have to watch them twice—they live in me.”

Movie Recommendations

• Mike [26:43]: “Almost the perfect movie for me.”
• Lunchbox [29:31]: “I give [Amy Bradley’s Missing] four out of five cruise ships…It’s kinda effed up.”

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Wedding Disaster Advice – 02:36–04:52
• Parenting, Kids & Sports – 06:21–10:08
• Woman Didn’t Know Pregnant – 10:11–13:34
• Gastroparesis Awareness (April) – 14:32–19:14
• Pop Culture Reviews (Weapons, Amy Bradley, SEC, etc.) – 25:45–32:58
• Black Mirror Discussion – 37:06–39:56
• Eddie Van Halen’s Guitar & Various News – 45:37–47:43
• World Breath-Holding Record – 48:06–49:02
• 911 vs. 311 Protocol – 51:50–53:08

Tone & Style

The show stays true to its lighthearted, conversational tone—balancing empathy, sincerity, and humor, especially when navigating serious or sensitive topics. The hosts riff off each other naturally, often poking fun, sharing personal stories, and keeping the flow engaging.

In Summary

This episode offers a heartfelt yet humorous blend of listener engagement, real-life advice, wild news stories, fascinating medical insights, and a whirlwind of pop-culture recommendations. If you missed it, you missed relatable real talk, some jaw-dropping medical science, a ton of binge-watch suggestions, and the camaraderie that makes The Bobby Bones Show a morning staple.