Episodes
This episode looks at artists we lost too soon and how those moments shaped music and our sense of chance vs. talent. Eddie shares some names that come to his mind right off the bat, Bobby explains why he won’t get on four-seat planes, and we revisit Stevie Ray Vaughan’s helicopter crash. From there: what “special” ability really is, how exposure unlocks it, what parents notice in their kids, shared consciousness, natural selection, and imagining how the greats might sound today. From there, the guys move through key cases: Patsy Cline, Jim Croce, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Selena, John Lennon, and 2P...
On this episode of the BobbyCast, Bobby sits down with Aaron Watson for an honest, fast-paced conversation. Aaron opens up about his infamous feud with Bobby—how it started, what really bothered him, and why they’re ready to put the drama in the rearview. He lays out his plan to “blitz” country radio for the next five years—singles, strategy, and the grind it’ll take to make noise on the airwaves. Aaron also breaks down the TikTok video that backfired: what he meant, what he learned, and how he handles the blowback when the internet turns. From independent hustle to major moments, Aaron tal...
On this episode of the BobbyCast, Bobby talks with singer-songwriter Will Anderson about love, loss, and rebuilding a life in public. Will shares why he’s putting out a book of poems written by his late wife, how he’s preserving her voice on the page, and what navigating dating again has really been like. Bobby and Will also wade into politics—their case for free education and healthcare, the idea of an age limit for the presidency, and whether Bobby would ever actually run for office. Will takes us back to the origin of his band Parachute, the early grind, the breakout, and what it would t...
On this episode of the BobbyCast, Bobby talks with comedian and creator Danae Hays about some very real moments and the weird parts of going viral. She shares the night she was roofied by a fan, what happened after, and how it changed the way she moves through shows and crowds. They get into her first viral clip that hit 21M views, the show where a fan ended up in handcuffs, and why Bobby swears she’s the best athlete he knows. Danae walks through how a former college shortstop turned content maker landed four ESPN Top 10 plays and what that grind actually looks like, and much more! Get Ti...
In this episode of the BobbyCast, Bobby shares behind-the-scenes stories from his life in the music and radio industry. He shares why he has been mad at a country artist for years and whether or not he is justified. He reflects on the cliquey nature of the industry, the value of authentic relationships, and why he’s learned to cut out drama and dishonesty. Then, Bobby sits down with bestselling author Jeff Pearlman to dig into the stories behind his deep-dive on Tupac Shakur. Jeff talks about what he really learned while reporting the book—beyond the headlines and mythology—and why such a m...
Iconic country music singer/songwriter, Clint Black sat down with Bobby for over an hour and dove into his decade before the spotlight—ten years of bar gigs that sharpened his craft and set up the big break. Clint also shares the surreal moment when fans started showing up at his house, and how he balanced gratitude with new boundaries. Clint walks Bobby through the making of “A Better Man,” from the first spark to the line that made it click. He also tells Bobby about his worst onstage injury, falling off a stage and what it taught him about recovery and resilience. Plus: how he met his wi...
Bobbys got a bee in his bonnet this week — and he’s buzzing about everything from Bad Bunny and the Super Bowl to how online bots are quietly shaping what we think and feel. He breaks down the weird world of digital manipulation, why outrage spreads faster than truth, and how to keep your sanity in it all. Then Bobby dives into some baby questions from listeners (Razorback or Sooner?), shares what he and Caitlin are most looking forward to, and explains why they’re keeping some details private. Later, Bobby answers a listener's question about his Mount Rushmore of ’90s songs — from Counting...
On this episode of the BobbyCast, Bobby sits down with music icon, Lionel Richie at the State Theater in Austin, Texas to have a one-hour candid conversation about Lionel's new memoir titled 'Truly'. Lionel opens up like never before — taking us from his childhood in Tuskegee, Alabama, to the global stages that made him a household name. He shares how his grandmother’s wisdom shaped his outlook on life, the humor that helped him navigate the Jim Crow South, and the moment music truly became his purpose. Lionel looks back on the Commodores forming while in college, what it was like opening ...
On this episode of the BobbyCast, Bobby sits down with 1985 college football national champion, 2x Butkus Award winner and 2015 College Football Hall of Fame inductee, former Oklahoma linebacker, Brian Bosworth. Bobby asked The Boz if he ever realized how famous he was while playing at Oklahoma. The Boz told the story about the time his team was playing against Washington in a bowl game and the players from Washington were asking him for pictures, and that is when he realized how famous he was. The Boz also talked about his grandad being the reason he chose to go to Oklahoma after he told h...
On this episode of the BobbyCast, Bobby sits down with finance expert and CEO of Ramsey Solutions, Dave Ramsey. He shares his story of being $3 million in debt, filing for bankruptcy, and why his marriage was hanging by a thread. Dave shared his rule why he never offers to give listeners money and if he carries cash on him. Dave shares why mostly everything on TikTok is WRONG. He also talked about his coolest friend that is famous, why NFL players and professional athletes continue to go broke, and much more! Check out: RamseySolutions.com Follow on Instagram: @TheBobbyCast Follow on TikTo...
On this episode of the BobbyCast, Bobby sits down with one of his closest friends, singer/songwriter, Brett Eldredge. Brett and Bobby open things up by talking about his anxiety when performing and being on stage. Brett talks about the period in his career when he dealt with dysphonia, which is an obsession with how he was projecting his voice, and he had trouble going from song to song. The guys also talked about the reason Brett doesn't do as many live shows these days, the origin story of his Christmas show 'Glow' and how it became a tradition. Get tickets to Brett's Glow Tour HERE! ...
On this episode of the BobbyCast, Bobby sits down with singer/songwriter, Colbie Caillat. Colbie is best-known for her huge hit "Bubbly". Colbie told Bobby that she never wanted the opening line of "can you count me in" kept in the final cut of that song, but she was ultimately outvoted. Colbie also talks about meeting her music heroes, how she wasn't ready for fame at such a young age, and why social anxiety and being an introvert has led her to hate going on tour. She also tells Bobby that he was cold to her when she first got to his house, so she thought he may not like her, but Bobby te...
Brett James, the Grammy Award-winning songwriter behind some of country music’s biggest hits, including “Jesus Take the Wheel” and “I Hold On,” was killed in a plane crash in North Carolina on Thursday. We wanted to take a look back on when Brett stopped by the BobbyCast in 2022. Brett was a Grammy award-winning songwriter, has had more than 500 cuts, appearing on albums with combined sales of over 110 million copies, and 27 No. 1 hits. Brett had a fascinating journey to Nashville. He talked to Bobby about how he went from medical school to pursuing a career as a solo country artist in the ...
On this episode of the BobbyCast, Bobby talks with Dancing with Stars professional dancer, Emma Slater. Bobby and Emma know each other from Bobby's time on the show, so they reminisce on her reaction to getting paired with Andy Richter, and a behind the scenes of the show. Long-time TV judge and record executive, Randy Jackson also joins Bobby and tells him why he loves listening to Luke Combs, the first instrument he learned as a kid and the most unassuming aspect of contestants on the show 'Name that Tune'. And Bobby does another solo listener Q&A segment. He answers questions about the r...
Lead singer of Creedence Clearwater Revival and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, John Fogerty joins Bobby on this episode of the BobbyCast! John takes a deep dive into the origin story of CCR and how the name came about. Plus, John tells the stories about writing a few classics, such as "Proud Mary" in 1 hour and "Fortunate Son" in just 20 minutes while in his bedroom without any melody. John also talked to Bobby about the true meaning behind his lyrics, his earliest memories of music during his childhood days and when he got his first guitar. Bobby also found a picture of John in his early 20'...
Bobby does a solo BobbyCast on this episode and gets vulnerable about his relationship with his dogs. He tells the backstory about his bulldog Stanley and how he wasn't sure he even wanted to keep him in the beginning. He also discusses all the trials and tribulations he has gone through with Stanely and Eller. Plus, Bobby gets deep and talks about some things that have been triggering him lately, including the board of voters from the CMAs after his radio show wasn't nominated this year. But then finds out from his team that there is a legitimate reason for it. He also talks about his rece...
In this episode of the BobbyCast, Bobby sits down with lead singer of Old Dominion, Matthew Ramsey. Matthew tells Bobby the origin story behind the band and why one of their band members gets left out of pictures. Plus, he tells the story of being offered to play guitar for Taylor Swift twice but turned it down because he moved to Nashville to write songs and didn't want to defer from that. The guys also talked about the night Matthew met his hero Bruce Springsteen while sitting next to one of Bobby's idols, Adam Duritz. Matthew then went on to tell the story about the time he locked eyes w...
On this episode of the BobbyCast, Bobby talks with English pop duo The Ting Tings. You may remember their big hits "That's Not My Name" and "Shut Up and Let Me Go" from 2008. The duo talked about these songs and how they were discovered in the US when they played at SXSW in front of a small crowd, but in that crowd was Steve Jobs and he picked their song "Shut Up and Let Me Go" to play on the Apple iPod commercial. They also talked about the importance of failure in their career and how they learned from it. In the second half of this episode, Bobby reads and responds to YouTube comments an...
On this episode of the BobbyCast, Bobby is joined by his long-time friend and country music legend, Dierks Bentley. Bobby and Dierks dove into the struggles they both have with sleeping at night, which eventually led to Dierks telling Bobby why he and his wife don't sleep in the same bed anymore. Plus, Dierks addresses the controversy around his latest single sounding like an old Puddle of Mudd song and calling the band himself. Dierks also talked about a bizarre gift Tim McGraw gave him one time, how a private flight with Kenny Chesney led him to believe in manifestation and the 1 country ...
On this episode of the BobbyCast, Bobby spoke with Jay Renshaw, who also goes by 'Chit' from his character he plays on TikTok. Jay dove into the origin story behind the character Chit and his background on moving to LA at 18 years old to be an actor. Bobby also asks Jay about being credited for being in the famous sitcom 'Curb Your Enthusiasm', which Jay says he shouldn't get much credit for and was cut late in the season finale which was heartbreaking for him. Plus, Bobby shares the details behind all of his most infamous beefs with country artists in Nashville. From Florida Georgia Line t...
On this episode of the BobbyCast, Bobby sits down with NASCAR Cup Series Champion, Chase Elliott. Chase talked about his Mount Rushmore of music, why Eric Church at Red Rocks was his favorite concert ever, and more about his love for music. Plus, Chase told Bobby why he switched numbers during his career and what it's like being spoiled as a big Georgia Bulldog fan. In the second half of this episode, Bobby and Eddie discuss the top 10 live music tragedies that have ever happened, including the infamous Woodstock '99 and Route 91.Follow on Instagram: @TheBobbyCast Follow on TikTok: @TheBobb...
On this episode of the BobbyCast, Bobby sits down with country music superstar, Lainey Wilson. Bobby asked Lainey how different things are back home in Louisiana since she is super famous now, and how it has changed her family's life. Plus, Lainey talked about her fiancée, Duck, keeping grounded when she needs it and who else she can lean on for truthful advice. Lainey and Bobby also talked about not being so hard on themselves when it comes to their careers and performances, and Lainey said she gives herself more grace these days with her 80% rule. And in part 2 of the podcast, Bobby pulls...
On this episode of the BobbyCast, Bobby sits down with singer/songwriter, Drake White. Drake told the story about the night he had a stroke on stage and had to be rushed to the hospital. Drake got into details when he knew he felt weird on stage, when everything slowed down and having a moment of peace in the room alone. He also told Bobby the story where encountered God, why he fought through initial signs of struggle, his road to recovery, more! Follow on Instagram: @TheBobbyCast Follow on TikTok: @TheBobbyCast Watch this Episode on YoutubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of the BobbyCast, Bobby sits down with brothers Matt and Scott Thomas from the band Parmalee. Bobby kicks things off by asking the guys where the name Parmalee comes from and why they were being pushed as a rock band in the early years. Plus, after maxing out all their credit cards, the guys told the story of asking their mom for $11K, her taking out a 2nd mortgage on her house, and how she saved their career. They also talked about living in an RV in a parking lot, and a famous metal band they would get confused with. Follow on Instagram: @TheBobbyCast Follow on TikTok: @T...
On this episode of the BobbyCast, Bobby sat down with country music singer/songwriter, Cody Jinks. Bobby asked Cody if he is ever misunderstood because of how he looks, and Cody talked about the reason people think he's mean. Cody also discussed why he went from drinking a bottle of whiskey and 12-pack of beer a day to not drinking anymore. The guys also talked about Cody being on the road for a large portion of his life and career, and why he cut back to spend more time with his family. Plus, Cody talked about going through an identity crisis which ultimately led to his fans not even recog...
On this episode of the BobbyCast, Bobby sits down with country music singer/songwriter, Rodney Atkins. Rodney openly discussed his story as a kid and how he found out he was adopted at the age of 5. Plus, he talked about his birth family, why he didn't want to meet his birth father, and him and his birth mom being close today. Bobby and Rodney also discussed NBA star Jimmy Butler requesting to meet him when he was in Chicago. And Rodney told the story of the time he delivered wood to Alan Jackson and how that led to a huge career moment in his journey. Rodney also told Bobby why he refused ...
On this episode of the BobbyCast, Bobby sits down with singer/songwriter, Sam Williams. Sam is the son of country legend Hank Williams Jr. and brought up the time his dad walked out on Bobby mid-interview a few years ago going viral. Sam also talked about having to live up to his dad and grandfather's legacy and why he's happy that he has a different name. Plus, Dolly Parton is on a song of his called "Happy All The Time", so Bobby asked how he made that happen, and Sam discussed the misinterpretation that people have about him having family money. Follow on Instagram: @TheBobbyCast Follow...
On this episode of the BobbyCast, Bobby sits down with country music legend, Trisha Yearwood. Trisha and Bobby talked about city tour buses going to their houses and getting weird people that would get out and take pictures of them in their yard, which ultimately led to them moving. Plus, Trisha told the story of someone telling her that she wasn't a good songwriter, and how that stuck with her for years until this most recent project. Bobby & Trisha also talked about her and her husband Garth going out in public regularly to the grocery store, her last meal if she was on death row, and how...
On this episode of the BobbyCast, Bobby does another solo podcast because he believes he is being blackballed by Dancing With the Stars. He thinks the show has blackballed him because he has never been invited back to any season finales or show reunions, and his friend who works for the show also thinks somebody is keeping him out on purpose. Bobby then goes over a list of some of the most memorable celebrities to be blackballed, including Madonna, Justin Bieber, Ron Artest, and more! And Bobby does round 2 of fan Q&A: what drives him to succeed, talking reality . And he exchanged some DMs ...
On this episode of the BobbyCast, Bobby sat down with the legendary, Dolly Parton. Dolly talks about what her home was like growing up, being married to someone who wanted to be out of the spotlight and she gives Bobby marriage advice. Bobby asks Dolly about her Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination and why she didn't think she was worthy. Dolly then shares some of the behind-the-scenes of the making of her rock album, Rockstar. Finally, Bobby replays the interview from when Dolly was on the Bobby Bones Show and she talked about writing "Jolene" and " I Will Always Love You" in the same day!...