The Bobby Bones Show – Oct 22, 2025

Episode: WEDS PT 2: Near Death Experiences vs. Almost Dying + Bobby Stopped Doing Something That Surprised Us! + Bobby’s Awkward “Specimen” Donation Story
Host: Bobby Bones with Amy, Eddie, Lunchbox, Morgan
Producer: Premiere Networks

Brief Overview

This lively and comedic episode runs the gamut from travel banter to American habits abroad, streaming service woes, near-death vs. almost-dying debates, nostalgia about ’90s music, robot-dog firefighters, awkward medical stories, and funny family moments. The episode’s main focus is around the difference between “near-death experiences” and just “almost dying,” explored through recent studies, as well as Bobby’s personal anecdote about specimen donation. The group’s chemistry and quick wit shine throughout.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Travel & "American Abroad" Behaviors

(03:19–06:38)

• Eddie got his passport, prompting jokes about future travel plans. Bobby teases him about his passport photos and plans for world travel, focusing on typical American behaviors abroad.
• Bobby lists stereotypical American habits abroad:
  • Driving everywhere (vs. using trains in other countries)
  • Loving ice in drinks
  • Eating quickly, wanting the check early
  • Not tipping in other countries where tipping isn’t the norm
  • Talking and laughing loudly in public places
• Quote:

  “The most obnoxious people are always Americans… just laughing and loudest and talking and ‘waiter!’” – Bobby Bones (05:03)

• Eddie's "motherland" is discussed amusingly—conflicting between Mexico and Spain due to his heritage. Bobby jokes about his own "motherland" being Fayetteville, Arkansas.

2. TV Reviews & Streaming Subscription Blues

(07:00–13:16)

• The team reviews recent series finales and notes how show quality can decline across seasons.
• HBO Max’s price hike discussed; Amy debates downgrading to a cheaper plan with ads.
• Bobby jokes that as soon as he thinks of canceling a streaming service, they add new shows he can’t resist.
• The crew laments the growing costs and complexity of subscription streaming, joking it’s like reverting to the old days of cable TV.
• Quote:

  “They’re going to keep going up until someone has the idea to put it all in together in one package... flip through the channels.” – Bobby Bones (10:54)

3. News Roundtable: Plane Scares, Vegas Luck, Robot Dogs, & Subscriptions

(13:16–17:48)

• News Highlights:
  • Omaha plane returns after flight crew loses contact—near-panic, but just a communication glitch.
  • Vegas slot player wins $1 million on $3 bet; discussion about cheap casinos off the strip.
  • Robot dogs (like those at Hyundai assembly plants) are now fighting fires, aiding firefighters by shooting water cannons and detecting victims.
  • Subscriptions: Reminding listeners to periodically audit and cancel unused app subscriptions.

4. Near Death Experiences vs. Almost Dying

(17:50–22:36)

• Main Segment Theme:
  Bobby shares a University of Virginia study about near-death experiences (NDEs)— how they’re spiritual, can change people profoundly, and are different from simply "almost dying."
• Clarification:
  The group debates: “Am I near death if I’m close to dying, or only if I have the classic NDE vision?” (white light, out-of-body, etc.)
  • Bobby and Eddie agree: “Almost dying” means your life is at risk, but you never left consciousness. “Near death” requires the sense of crossing over or vision.
  • Lunchbox offers funny hypotheticals about being hit by a car.
• Quote:

  “A near death experience is that part of the experience where you’re feeling something greater— not just physical.” – Bobby Bones (19:30)
  “I was so conscious, the world slowed down… but I never saw a light.” – Bobby Bones (20:18)

• Discussion of social isolation experienced by NDE survivors and lack of support after these transformative events.

5. Nighttime Fears & Comfort Items

(21:15–22:41)

• Survey: One-third of Americans are still afraid of the dark; many sleep with stuffed animals or a nightlight.
• Bobby’s take: It’s not the dark itself, but not knowing what’s there.
• 10% of adults sleep with a stuffed animal for security; men are twice as likely as women to keep the lights on all night.
• Quote:

  “Your Rainbow Brite is not going to save you from whatever’s out there.” – Bobby Bones (22:26)

6. Music Nostalgia: Alanis Morissette & 1990s Hits

(28:30–38:07)

• Bobby considers seeing Alanis Morissette’s Vegas residency— reminiscing about her impact and the “Jagged Little Pill” era.
• The team sing/hum through several Alanis hits ("You Oughta Know," "Hand in My Pocket," "Ironic") and debate music video details.
• Discussion shifts to 1990s hit songs and the science of nostalgia: Men connect more emotionally with music at about age 16; women, at 19.
• Hilarious banter over Macarena, Counting Crows, Garth Brooks, and others.
• Quote:

  “Men typically connect most deeply with songs around age 16… that’s that Jagged Little Pill album…” – Bobby Bones (34:58)

7. Digital Habits & Life Hacks

(38:06–39:41)

• Story of a man who 3D-printed a six-pound iPhone case as a "cure" for phone addiction, cutting his screen time drastically.
• Analogous to freezing your credit card in a block of ice.
• Team finds the solution creative and funny.

8. Random News: “Safest Cities,” Travel, & Fitness

(40:06–41:12)

• The safest “cities” aren’t really cities but small towns (e.g., Yonkers, Salem).
• Discussion of travelling to Alaska and Banff, Canada.
• Fitness professions: Landscapers and roofers joked about as the fittest people.
• Bobby reveals impending ankle surgery, jokes about "might as well use this time to just get fat."
• Quote:

  “Might as well use this time to just go ahead and get fat.” – Bobby Bones (43:06)

9. Awkward Medical Stories: Cartilage Donation & Specimen Situations

(43:00–53:01)

• Bobby’s ankle surgery will use cadaver cartilage; hilarity ensues about “donor selection” and comedic worries about receiving “female cartilage” and coming out more feminine.
• Jokes about sperm donation and specimen collection at fertility clinics. Bobby’s awkward experience in the collection room, trying not to be heard, using the provided radio.
• Quote:

  "Everybody knows what you're doing in that room...they give you a little radio. Turn it up." – Bobby Bones (48:14)

• Amy shares caring for her father in his final days—bathing him and helping him use the restroom— highlighting the vulnerability in end-of-life care.

10. Nyquil vs. Dayquil: Amy’s “Aha” Moment

(53:04–56:18)

• Amy shares (to everyone’s confusion) a story of accidentally thinking both Nyquil bottles were actually Nyquil—only realizing the daytime one is Dayquil after much Google searching.
• The crew finds her confusion both relatable and hilarious; gentle ribbing and a bit of group exasperation.
• Quote:

  “I just thought Nyquil was called Nyquil Daytime… it’s called Dayquil.” – Amy (53:41)

Notable Quotes & Funny Exchanges

American Habits Overseas

• “We're very impolite as a society.” – Bobby (05:21)

Near Death Debate

• “Did you have a near death experience?”
• “No, I almost died.” – Lunchbox and Eddie (20:26)
• “Near death would be if you got hit by the car and your pulse goes way down... you see the light, Jesus is like, 'Come on, code blue.'” – Amy (20:43)

Streaming Services and Tech

• "They're going to keep going up until someone has the idea to put it all together in one package... flip through the channels." – Bobby (10:54)
• "Just go to subscriptions in your iPhone and there you go." – Bobby (12:33)

Medical Mishaps

• “I demanded they kill someone for it— I wanted live cartilage!” – Bobby (46:32)
• “You don’t want to be weaker.” – Eddie (46:44)
• “Donate wiener only.” – Lunchbox (44:27)
• “Everybody knows what you're doing...[so] turn the radio up!” – Bobby (48:14)

Amy’s “Dayquil” Revelation

• “I just thought this is a bottle of Nyquil. But where's Nyquil for the day? But it's called Dayquil.” – Amy (53:52)
• “Are you on Nyquil now?” – Bobby (55:12)
• “Yes, I’m on Nyquil now.” – Amy (55:14)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Americans Abroad Behaviors: 03:19–06:38
• Streaming Service Jokes: 07:00–13:16
• Firefighting Robot Dog: 15:47–17:48
• Near Death Experiences Explained: 17:50–22:36
• Nighttime Security Anxiety: 21:15–22:41
• Alanis Morissette/Music Nostalgia: 28:30–38:07
• Phone “Addiction” Solution: 38:06–39:41
• Ankle Surgery, Organ Donation: 43:00–47:32
• Specimen Collection Stories: 47:32–51:03
• Amy’s Dayquil Mistake: 53:04–55:59

Overall Tone

• Playful, fast-paced, heavily improvised, with authentic camaraderie
• Frequent segues and tangents, marked by quick-fire humor and pop-culture callbacks
• Occasional touching moments, especially about family and health
• Genuine, relatable, and accessible for a wide audience

For New Listeners

This episode is a blend of news, banter, pop culture, and real-life awkwardness. The core team’s chemistry and shared history make even everyday topics entertaining and insightful—expect laughs, quirky debates, and those “did-they-really-just-say-that?” moments.

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