The Bobby Bones Show – October 29, 2025

Episode: WEDS PT 2: Bobby’s Wife Trolled Him On Instagram + Is Amy Cooler Since Her Divorce? + Lunchbox Might Go Back To College + How We Accidentally Went Viral + Morbid Netflix Interview Show + Is 'Dancing With The Stars' Rigged?

Episode Overview

This lively episode of The Bobby Bones Show covers a variety of personal, pop culture, and social topics with the usual roundtable of Bobby, Amy, Eddie, Morgan, and callers. Main themes include being trolled by spouses, post-divorce personal change, viral moments, college dilemmas, family energy, viral TikTok phenomena, the “morbid” Netflix show Famous Last Words, Dancing with the Stars drama, and more listener Q&A.

Throughout, the cast brings humor, friendship, and friendly teasing, balancing current events and personal anecdotes with their regular playful banter.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Bobby Gets Trolled by His Wife on Instagram

• [03:13] Bobby discovers his wife left a snarky comment ("turn his mic off") on a show video teasing his thoughts on baby changing tables.
  • “My wife’s trolling me on IG... Sounds like I’m probably gonna hear about that later when I get home, too. That’s showbiz baby.” – Bobby [03:19]
  • The discussion sets a fun, self-deprecating tone and connects relatable married life to radio antics.

2. Is Amy Cooler Since Her Divorce?

• [04:11] Listener Voice Mail: A caller claims Amy has gotten “so much cooler” post-divorce.
  • Amy and the crew discuss if she’s cooler or just less uptight (“a little more carefree and a little more reckless”). [04:13–05:00]
    • “Life experience will do that to you.” – Amy [04:38]
  • They also joke about outfit routines and streamlining wardrobes for simplicity and professionalism.

3. Group Chat Dynamics & Uniform Dressing

• Discussions on why Bobby wears cardigans daily (“my longest running bit” [06:30]) and Amy’s wardrobe changes.
• The team delves into how simplifying morning routines helps mental space, with playful digs at hoodies vs. cardigans. [05:59–07:56]

4. Generational Gaps, Age, and Dating

• [08:09] Playful banter about spouses’/partners’ ages.
  • Bobby notes his wife was born in 1992; Amy realizes her boyfriend might tell people “my girlfriend was born in 1981... she’s 44.”
  • They riff on generational friendships and connections.

5. Should Kids Learn to Change Oil? Parental Skills Debate

• [09:37] Listener calls in: Should Eddie’s kid learn to change his own oil?
  • The team debates practical skills: Bobby calls oil-changing an “apocalypse skill” — nice to have, rarely needed. [10:19]
  • General consensus: Changing tires is a must; oil not necessary nowadays.

6. Lunchbox’s College Credits Drama

• [11:36] Listener warns: College credit “age-out” rules may make it harder for Lunchbox (and Eddie) to finish their degrees.
  • Crew explores how to check on old credits/advisors. [12:28–15:02]
  • Many jokes about forgotten majors and “double-dipping” between majors/minors.
  • Amy gives practical advice: “Just call your school, ask for an advisor, and tell them your situation.” – Amy [12:30]

7. Kids & Sports: Wrestling vs. Running

• [17:15] Listener suggests wrestling for Amy’s son Stevenson.
  • Amy resists—prefers focusing on one sport at a time, prioritizing academics. [18:04]
  • Debate over “kids doing everything” and parental balance.
  • “Our kids don’t have to be in everything.” – Amy [18:00]
  • Morgan argues that her kids enjoy being busy; Amy is firm about fewer activities for sanity.

8. The Show’s Surprise Viral Moment

• [20:40] The team went accidentally viral: Their radio show audio was in the background of a viral school pick-up video.
  • “As he’s recording this video [of an angry woman], our show is playing in the background.” – Bobby [20:57]
  • Crew finds it hilarious; a meta moment of modern radio fame.

9. Recalling Embarrassing Sweater Moments

• Light-hearted discussion about friendly teasing from years past over questionable sweaters. Amy and Morgan reminisce on how crew reactions impact self-confidence and wardrobe choices. [24:49–27:16]

10. Tech & Life Hacks

• [27:18] Morgan spotlights energy innovation: Michael Dell’s son, Zach, is launching a home battery generator subscription service in Texas ($19/month after a $695 device fee).
  • Debate on power, convenience, and access.

11. TikTok "Group 7" Phenomenon

• [30:48] Amy & Bobby discuss TikTok’s “Group 7” trend—a viral audio/video “you’re a good person if you see Group 7.”
  • The trick behind the virality: Appealing to viewers’ self-image, and smart music marketing.

12. Monkey Lab Escape & Outbreak

• [35:37] Eddie reports on a real-life “28 Days Later” moment: Monkeys with hepatitis, herpes, and Covid escaped from a Tulane research truck crash in Mississippi.
  • “The truck overturned... the aggressive monkeys got out... they had to kill them because they couldn’t catch them.” – Eddie [35:59]
  • Dark humor about avoided disaster, topped by jokes about Lunchbox and show illnesses.

13. DWTS Drama: Is the Show Rigged?

• [42:18] Deep dive into this week’s Dancing With the Stars: Taylor Swift’s backup dancer, Jan, went home, leading to drama about professionalism in ballroom teaching.
  • Bobby explains why the show literally cannot be rigged: “Federal laws against rigging any competitive TV show with money. Someone would go to jail. It's not worth that.” – Bobby [55:39]
  • Technical explanation: Judges’ scores and public votes weight differently, making likability critical.

14. Netflix's Morbid New Series: Famous Last Words

• [47:32] Amy introduces "Famous Last Words" (Netflix series), where pre-recorded celebrity interviews are released only after the subject's death (Jane Goodall episode out now).
  • The group ponders the morbid, chilling premise, and the awkwardness of being asked to participate.
  • “That gives me, like, chills a little bit.” – Bobby [48:13]
  • Discussion of network “vault” obits, celebrity mortality, and the strange role of viewers waiting for beloved stars’ posthumous episodes.

15. Listener Q&A and Advice

• Questions about securing autographs at NFL games (“Just buy it online, it’s the only for-sure way.” – Bobby [60:35])
• Tips for surprise birthday ideas, using eBay for sports memorabilia, and conversational debate about surprise parties.

16. Spelling Fails & Language

• [64:52] Comedic spelling bee: The team tries (and fails) to spell "ulterior," "foreign," and "colonel."
  • “It’s weird what words we have problems with. Restaurant to me is a weird one.” – Bobby [66:29–67:13]
  • Group laughs at autocorrect problems and hard-to-spell English words.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On being trolled by your spouse:
  “My wife’s trolling me on IG... Sounds like I’m probably gonna hear about that later when I get home, too. That’s showbiz baby.” – Bobby [03:19]

• On post-divorce changes:
  “I don’t know if you’re cooler. I think you’ve gotten a little more carefree and a little more reckless. Now, if that makes you cooler, so be it.” – Bobby to Amy [04:15]

• On “apocalypse skills”:
  “It’s like learning how to shoe a horse. Do you really need to know?” – Bobby [10:33]

• On Netflix’s “Famous Last Words”:
  “That gives me, like, chills a little bit.” – Bobby [48:13]
  “If they come to you for that show, that’s not good. Like, am I about to die?” – Bobby [48:33]

• On DWTS and popularity over skill:
  “The key is to be good and be liked and, hopefully... to be loved.” – Bobby [57:50]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [03:13] – Bobby’s wife trolls him on Instagram
• [04:13] – “Amy is cooler since her divorce?” discussion
• [08:09] – Banter about generational dating/gap
• [09:37] – Eddie’s son, oil changes & “apocalypse” skills
• [11:36] – Lunchbox’s college credits, advisor confusion
• [17:15] – Should Amy’s son wrestle? Kids in sports debate
• [20:40] – Viral video moment: Show in the background
• [24:49] – Sweater teasing stories
• [27:18] – Battery generator tech & home energy hacks
• [30:48] – TikTok “Group 7” virality explained
• [35:37] – “28 Days Later”-style monkey outbreak
• [42:18] – Dancing with the Stars: Is it rigged?
• [47:32] – Netflix’s Famous Last Words: Watch after death
• [55:39] – Game shows: Why rigging is illegal
• [64:52] – Spelling bee: “Ulterior,” “foreign,” “colonel” fails

Tone and Style

The episode maintains The Bobby Bones Show's trademark blend of humor, casual vulnerability, lighthearted roasting, and genuine conversations. The hosts frequently break into laughter, poke fun at each other, share real-life lessons, and invite the audience into their evolving lives.

For Those Who Missed the Show

If you skipped this episode, you missed amusing personal stories, viral pop culture oddities, practical advice for parents and students, a glimpse into behind-the-scenes show business, and a thoughtful look at mortality via Netflix—all delivered with the warmth and banter of close friends.

No matter your favorite topic, the episode offers authentic slices of modern American life, from Instagram spousal burns to the existential weirdness of pre-recorded last words.