The Bobby Bones Show – September 3, 2025 (WEDS PT 2)

Podcast: The Bobby Bones Show
Host: Bobby Bones (with various co-hosts including Amy and Mike)
Episode Theme: Pop Culture Rankings, Everyday Annoyances, and the Unexpectedly “Corny” Things We Secretly Love

Episode Overview

In this lively and wide-ranging episode, Bobby Bones and the crew dive into pop culture debates, nostalgic lists, and everyday observations. They debate the "Mount Rushmore" of everything from country artists to sports figures, rank the hottest actors over 50, parse out the most annoying behavior in everyday life, and riff on things we’re brainwashed to consider “corny” (that are actually awesome). The tone is fun, quick-witted, and conversational, marked by personal stories, playful ribbing, and genuine pop culture insight.

Key Discussion Points & Highlights

1. Things We Show Up Early For

(03:15 – 06:46)

• Bobby quizzes the crew about major life events people consistently arrive early to.
• Amy guesses “wedding” (correct – 71% say so), tries “funeral” (not as common), adds “movie” (76%), “sporting events,” and “concerts.”
• Top Five (in order):
  1. Job interview (87%)
  2. Concerts
  3. Sporting events
  4. Movies
  5. Weddings
• Doctor's appointments are discussed, with Bobby lamenting long waits even when he arrives early—which shifts his own punctual habits.

  “The last couple times I’ve been to the doctor, they didn’t see me for, like, 40 minutes... So it makes me go: ‘They don’t care about my time, why do I care about theirs?’” – Bobby (06:12)

2. Hottest Actors Over Age 50 (AARP’s List)

(07:11 – 12:14)

• The crew jokes about what "AARP" stands for before reading aloud its "Movies for Grownups: Hottest Actors" list.
• Actors mentioned include Brad Pitt (61), Denzel Washington (70), Pierce Brosnan (72), Idris Elba (52), Pedro Pascal (50), Noah Wyle (54), George Clooney (64), Daniel Craig (57), Patrick Dempsey (59), Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson (53), Keanu Reeves (60), Matt Damon (54), Matthew McConaughey (55), John Hamm (54), Javier Bardem (56), Ricky Martin (53), Rob Lowe (61), Benjamin Bratt (61), Hugh Jackman (56), Billy Porter, Robert Downey Jr., Jamie Foxx, and James Marsden (51).

  “If you watch F1 and you’re not, what, slightly turned on—even as a straight guy—then you didn’t watch F1. I watched it. No turn on.” – Bobby, on Brad Pitt (08:08) “Dang, that’s a good-looking dude—51. All us girls like.” – Bobby, on James Marsden (12:08)

• Brief tangent of the group raving about the Hulu show "Paradise."

3. Classic Rock, Redefined

(13:25 – 15:46)

• The crew debates what counts as "classic rock" as Mike plans upcoming radio segments: Chevelle, Disturbed, POD—a point of contention with audience members who argue classic rock is 60s/70s only.

  “There’s a new generation of people enjoying ‘classic rock’ for the first time. So that is 90s and early 2000s, because we were kids then—60s and 70s was classic rock to us.” – Bobby (13:55)

• Bobby gives feedback on Mike/Scuba’s TikTok videos: “You gotta spoon-feed people in the first three seconds of any video, ‘cause they’re swiping like crazy.” (14:55)

4. Memorable News Bites & Oddities

(16:11 – 20:34)

• Teacher “body slam” during musical chairs: A Florida teacher is in hot water after roughly tossing a student during a gym game. The team breaks down the video and concludes it was bad judgment, not malice.

  “Body slam I don’t feel is an accurate description… You can’t have teachers and kids compete physically like that.” – Bobby (17:21)

• Burning Man birth: A woman gives birth unexpectedly at Burning Man, helped by an OB, NICU nurse, and pediatrician on site.

  “There's a nurse, pediatrician, and obstetrician at Burning Man. Right?” – Amy (19:50)

• Can you give dogs beer? Bobby debunks the myth: "Even a small amount of alcohol can disorient an animal." (20:34)

5. Mount Rushmore Debates

(25:17 – 41:44) A. Country Artists (25:17)

• Mike’s picks: Willie Nelson, Garth Brooks, George Strait, Johnny Cash.
• Bobby’s picks: Garth Brooks, Johnny Cash, Kacey Musgraves, Dolly Parton (noting representation: “You know, you’re just all like, ‘dudes rule and women...’ ” (32:06))

  “I like Willie a lot, but no, I don’t put him—he’s not in my A++ tier.” – Bobby (31:18)

B. TV Shows from the ‘90s (32:58)

• Mike: Full House (Michelle), Family Matters (Urkel), Saved by the Bell (Zack Morris), Seinfeld (Kramer).
• Bobby: Fresh Prince (Will), Friends (Chandler), Home Improvement (Tim), The Simpsons (Bart).

C. Sports Figures (35:20)

• Mike: Babe Ruth, Troy Aikman, Michael Jordan, Deion Sanders.
• Bobby: Mark Grace (Cubs), Sting (wrestler), Andre Dawson (Cubs), Darren McFadden (Razorbacks).

D. Random Snacks (39:08)

• Mike: Gardetto’s, Twix, Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, Pickle.
• Bobby: Funyuns, Rolos, Ice Cream Sandwich, Cookies & Milk.
  • Tangent on white person/Mexican person snack stereotypes and favorite snack rituals.

6. Most Annoying Things People Do

(42:48 – 45:01)

• Bobby’s annoyances:
  • Standing up the instant a plane lands (“So annoying.” – Mike)
  • Talking on speakerphone in public
  • One-upping stories
  • Saying things like “I give 110%” (“The max is 100” – Bobby (43:20))
• Mike adds: Not holding doors open, parking over the line and not fixing it, not returning grocery carts (“That’s just so lazy.” – Mike (44:51))

7. Brainwashed to Think They’re Corny: 9 Elite Things

(45:05 – 53:05) Bobby unveils his viral list of things people are taught are "corny" but are actually awesome:

• Nickelback: “Nickelback’s awesome.” – Bobby (46:12)
• Coldplay: “Pop culture has made them a corny band, and you are an idiot to like them. Yes, but they’re amazing.” – Bobby & Mike (48:15)
• Kenny G: “Genius. And so funny. I've been to a show. It's awesome. But people always like to make jokes about Carrot Top.” – Bobby (49:19)
• Carrot Top (comedian)
• Group line dances
• Velveeta cheese: “Nothing melts creamier on nachos.” – Bobby (50:58)
• Spam: “Who knows what it is? I’d rather not know, actually.” – Mike (51:00)
• Pineapple on pizza: “People act like it’s disgusting. No, it’s a nice fourth option.” – Bobby (51:30)
• Reality TV: Easy to mock, but culturally significant (“...it becomes corny because so many people like it. So then the cool thing, once everybody likes it, is to not like it.” – Bobby (52:14))

8. Mainstream Artists Who Made Country Albums

(53:11 – 59:21)

• Bobby quizzes Mike on big names who’ve crossed over to country albums:
  • Ray Charles – Modern Sounds in Country & Western Music (#1)
  • Bob Dylan – Nashville Skyline (#2)
  • Post Malone
  • Lionel Richie
  • Lady Gaga (Joanne, Star Is Born soundtrack)
  • Bon Jovi, Tina Turner, L. King
• Fun back-and-forth as Mike tries in vain to guess some names with Bobby dropping trivia hints.

  "Massive pop artist starting in the '80s... Lionel Richie!" – Bobby (57:48, 58:05)

9. Lists of the “Greatest Eddies” and “Mikes” Not Making the Cut

(59:33 – End)

• Mike airs his mild grievance at not making Bobby’s “Greatest Mikes” list, and Eddie didn’t make the “Eddies.”

  “So he stopped looking at the list, right.” – Bobby (60:25)

Notable Quotes & Moments

• “If you watch F1 and you’re not, what, slightly turned on—even as a straight guy—then you didn’t watch F1.” – Bobby (08:08)
• “Body slam I don’t feel is an accurate description… You can’t have teachers and kids compete physically like that.” – Bobby (17:21)
• “There's a nurse, pediatrician, and obstetrician at Burning Man. Right?” – Amy (19:50)
• “Nothing melts creamier on nachos.” – Bobby (50:58)
• “Nickelback’s awesome.” – Bobby (46:12)
• “Pop culture has made [Coldplay] a corny band, and you are an idiot to like them. Yes, but they’re amazing.” – Bobby & Mike (48:15)
• “When so many people like something, then it becomes, ‘Well, I don’t want to be like everybody else.’ So now that’s corny.” – Bobby (52:21)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 03:15 – Things We Show Up Early For
• 07:11 – Hottest Actors Over 50 (AARP List)
• 13:25 – What Counts as Classic Rock?
• 16:11 – Musical Chairs Incident / Teacher Body Slam
• 19:13 – Woman Gives Birth at Burning Man
• 25:17 – Mount Rushmore (Country Artists)
• 32:58 – Mount Rushmore (TV Shows from the 90s)
• 35:20 – Mount Rushmore (Sports Figures)
• 39:08 – Mount Rushmore (Snacks)
• 42:48 – Most Annoying Things People Do
• 45:05 – 9 Things We’re Brainwashed to Think Are Corny
• 53:11 – Mainstream Artists Who Made Country Albums
• 59:33 – The Greatest Eddies & Mikes Not on Bobby’s Lists

Tone & Style

The episode is playful, quick, and packed with affectionate banter and tangents. Bobby Bones leads with a mix of dry observational humor, pop culture knowledge, and mock-seriousness. The energy and chemistry between the hosts keep the rankings and debates lively and relatable—even when the topics are light, the takes are sharp and personal.

Perfect For:

• Fans of pop culture and lighthearted debates
• List lovers and those who enjoy “Mount Rushmore” arguments
• Nostalgic 80s/90s kids
• Listeners who appreciate fun group banter and hot takes on what’s overrated, underrated, or just plain misunderstood

This episode delivers a spirited tour of things we love, things that bug us, and things we’re told we shouldn't like—but do anyway.