The Bobby Bones Show – Episode Summary

Episode Title: What Went Wrong On Lunchbox’s Price Is Right Trip? Facebook Marketplace Is Taunting Morgan
Date: October 25, 2025
Host: Morgan (for the “Best Bits of the Week” segment)
Special Guest: Lunchbox

Episode Overview

This lively episode of The Bobby Bones Show centers around two major themes: Lunchbox’s much-anticipated but ultimately disappointing trip to The Price is Right, and Morgan’s hilarious struggles with Facebook Marketplace. The episode delivers candid reflections, playful banter, and a behind-the-scenes look at show experiences, parenting, and everyday misadventures. It’s a personable, conversational recap for regular listeners and newcomers alike.

1. Lunchbox’s “Price Is Right” Letdown

[03:31-18:28]

Background

• Lunchbox had high hopes of being called to “Come on Down!” on The Price is Right, having scheduled his trip to maximize his chances over several tapings.
• The expectation was for this segment to be a celebration of his TV game show win, but things didn’t go as planned.

The Crushing Reality

• Lunchbox was in the audience for two tapings but never got picked.

• He described the experience as weirdly surreal:

  “Did I really just go to the Price is Right for three days and sit in the audience for two of them?” (Lunchbox, 04:54)

• He put significant energy into being noticed, jumping up for crowd shots and being animated on camera.

  “When that camera would go by, I was the first one trying to yell at the camera.” (Lunchbox, 05:45)

• Lunchbox speculates his phone use (filming everything) might have been a turn-off to producers, so he tried to blend in more.

  “Maybe I was too much because I had my phone out the entire time filming... so then I was like, I gotta put the phone away when I go back.” (Lunchbox, 06:21)

Outfit & Personality

• He considered whether his tuxedo or custom shirt was the wrong choice but realized most attendees also wore custom shirts.

  “90% of people had a custom made shirt in the audience.” (Lunchbox, 07:19)

• Bringing a companion (like his wife or parents) could have meant being overshadowed if they got picked instead of him.

• His wife opted not to attend, preferring to explore L.A. with her cousin rather than sit through a taping.

The Pain of Rejection (and Being Recognized)

• The possibility that producers recognized him as a public figure and excluded him came up. Morgan teased:

  “You’re not like a Brad Pitt...but 50% of people do. Would that be fair to say?” (Morgan, 12:48)

• Lunchbox, defeated:

  “It really has...[been a rough week]. I never got to hear my name, either.” (Lunchbox, 13:30)

• Reflecting on it, Lunchbox admitted most of the fun came from the anticipation, not just attending:

  “I think part of the fun was the hope and anticipation of hearing your name called.” (Lunchbox, 17:09)

Notable, Lighthearted Moments

• Lunchbox mistook the show’s announcer for Drew Carey:

  "I was like, man, Drew Carey looks totally different...But the guy that I thought was Drew Carey...was the big voice guy that calls people's names." (Lunchbox, 14:23)

• On filming vs. living in the moment:

  "Did I even, like, soak it all in or was I too busy filming everything? But that's also part of my job." (Lunchbox, 16:17)

• In conclusion, Lunchbox says he’d love to try again—if he could—but he’s still left smarting from the experience:

  "The price was wrong for Lucas. I rented a $220 tuxedo." (Lunchbox, 18:22)

2. Catching Up: Dad Life & Puppies

[23:56-29:26]

Home Life & Parenting

• Lunchbox describes his new puppy’s quirks: an outdoorsy, escape-prone dog who’s a handful for the entire family.
• The dog has dug “craters” all over the backyard, making soccer games hazardous.
• Training efforts have been inconsistent due to family chaos:

  “It's just so hard...they all fight over who wants to get to do it this time.” (Lunchbox, 27:25)

• Lunchbox and Morgan joke about “making up” the dog’s birthday for the kids.

Kids Growing Up

• Morgan reconnects with Lunchbox's kids at a pumpkin patch and marvels at how much they've grown.

• Lunchbox reflects:

  “When you live it day to day, you don’t realize it, but after six months you look back, it’s crazy. My youngest just turned four, and I’m like, that is bananas.” (Lunchbox, 30:00)

• They jokingly riff on classic country song titles about not blinking and how fast life passes, with Morgan catching Lunchbox referencing both Kenny Chesney and Jordan Davis songs.

Music Tastes at Home

• His kids have started to request country music over rock, shifting the family’s soundtrack.

  “Country's my favorite [now].” (Lunchbox’s son, paraphrased, 32:04)

• Lunchbox himself admits he personally doesn’t really listen to music:

  “No, I listen to the freaking road in the nature.” (Lunchbox, 34:40)

• Occasional exceptions: Chris Stapleton (“not wake-you-up music”), Eminem (“if I’m tired, but only if kids are asleep”), and family favorites like Jelly Roll, Shaboozey, and Panic! At the Disco’s “High Hopes.”

3. Morgan vs. Facebook Marketplace

[44:38-53:13]

The Absurd Realities of Selling Online

• Morgan details her recent frustrating and comical experiences selling household items on Facebook Marketplace.
  Key Anecdote: “Larry the Bookcase Guy” [44:41]

  • Larry promises to show up at 6 p.m. to buy a bookshelf, then ghosts her without explanation, later sending only a “thumbs up” emoji.
  • “Larry had the audacity to just send me back a thumbs up after not responding to me.” (Morgan, 47:41)
  • She never sold the bookshelf to Larry, but managed to another buyer.

  Second Try: Flaky TV Buyer

  • The next buyer bails on a 10:30 a.m. pickup, choosing brunch instead.
  • “Because that's how. That's how it seemed.” (Morgan joking about buyer's rural accent, 49:13)
  • Morgan asks, “What is up with Facebook Marketplace that these are the conversations? Like, what is happening?” (49:36)
  • Lunchbox suggests people change their minds or even troll sellers for fun.

  Shared Frustrations

  • Both agree that online selling has become the new form of “people watching” due to the bizarre variety of personalities encountered.
  • “Facebook Marketplace is the new...people watch at Walmart.” (Morgan, 51:13)

The Shipping Debacle

• Morgan details her repeated experience with a projector screen arriving dented, and the company’s unwillingness to provide prepaid shipping for a return.

  “I am not paying for something that showed up damaged...so thankfully I called back.” (Morgan, 52:45)

• Lunchbox finds her string of bad Marketplace luck hilarious and compares it to his Price is Right rejection:

  “I'm sorry. I mean, it's almost as bad as not making prices, right?” (Lunchbox, 53:06)

4. Noteworthy Quotes & Fun Moments

On Fame & Game Shows:

• “Is it a possibility...they knew who you were, and, you know, I know in your brain, a celebrity. But they've often said they don't bring on celebrities...unless it's a specific episode. Do you feel like that could have had a part of that?” – Morgan, [12:24]

On Parenting:

• “Every day they get a little bigger.” – Lunchbox, [29:44]
• “I just give up. I'm like, alright, you're right, I just made it up.” (on dog’s birthday), [28:29]

On Marketplace Woes:

• “Larry had the audacity to just send me back a thumbs up after not responding to me.” – Morgan, [47:41]
• “That's kind of a funny thing to do, is just tell people, yeah, I'm going to meet you there and then not show up.” – Lunchbox, [50:27]

On Comfort Music:

• “Bruno Mars is one that I'll turn on because it's upbeat and it's fun...Except for Uptown Funk.” – Lunchbox, [35:08]
• “She said, uptown will F you up. Yeah.” (on his aunt mishearing song lyrics) – Lunchbox, [35:35]

5. Life Updates: Travel & Upcoming Events

[54:01-57:51]

• Lunchbox previews an upcoming work trip to San Antonio, where he’ll be hosting an athletic fundraising concert with Turnpike Troubadours for his alma mater, UTSA.
• Hopes to catch up with old friends (and maybe squeeze in golf), but laments his brother can’t make it.
• Touts his favorite Texas restaurant chain, Papacitos, as the go-to for post-show Mexican food.

Important Timestamps

• 03:31 – Start of Price is Right discussion
• 13:30 – Lunchbox recounts fan recognition and his mingled pride/sadness
• 18:22 – “The price was wrong for Lucas”; $220 tux admissions
• 23:56 – Switch to dad/dog life updates
• 32:04 – Kid says “country’s my favorite”
• 44:41 – Beginning of Facebook Marketplace stories
• 47:41 – The infamous “Larry” thumbs up
• 53:06 – Comparing Morgan’s woes to Price is Right disappointment
• 54:01 – Upcoming San Antonio trip

Conclusion

If you’re looking for an inside peek at what really happens when a radio personality tries to outwit the odds at a beloved game show, or need a laugh about the headaches of selling online, this episode delivers. Through shared stories of rejection, small victories, and everyday parenting chaos, Lunchbox and Morgan let listeners in on both the humor and humility of life behind the mic and off-air.