Bobbycast
A show Bobby Bones does from his house. In-depth interviews with songwriters, producers and artists in Nashville that reveal the stories behind the biggest songs, candid anecdotes and personal stories.
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#545 - Bobby Has a ‘Bee In His Bonnet’ and Explains How Bots Manipulate Us + Bobby Answers Baby Questions + His Mount Rushmore of 90’s Songs + Would You Pay to See a Band Perform Without All Their Original Members?
Friday, October 10, 2025
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...
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#544 - Lionel Richie on Writing “Hello” and “All Night Long” + What Michael Jackson Was Like + Meeting the Commodores and Not Wanting to Go Solo + What “We Are the World” Still Means to Him
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
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 ...
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#543 - Brian Bosworth on the Moment He Realized Just How Famous He was in College + Playing at Oklahoma for His Grandad + Why His Dad is the Reason for His Infamous Haircut + Bobby Found Inspiration in Something Boz Did to Create Haters
Friday, October 3, 2025
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...
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#542 - Dave Ramsey on Being $3 Million in Debt + Filing for Bankruptcy & Almost Getting Divorced + The Reason He Doesn't Give Listeners Money + Common Financial Advice that is WRONG + His Coolest Famous Friend
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
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...
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#541 - Brett Eldredge on Getting Anxious Before Shows + How He Dealt with His Vocal Disorder + Why He Stopped Performing as Much + The Origin of 'Glow' and How it Became a Christmas Tradition
Friday, September 26, 2025
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! ...
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#540 - Colbie Caillat on the Line She Wanted Cut Out of ‘Bubbly’ + Meeting Her Musical Heroes + Getting Famous Young + The Reason She Doesn't Love Touring + Why She Told Bobby He Was Cold...
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
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...
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Remembering Brett James Grammy-Winning Songwriter
Sunday, September 21, 2025
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 ...
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#539 - Emma Slater on Backlash over DWTS Partner Andy Richter + Behind the Scenes of the Competition + Randy Jackson on His Love for Luke Combs + The Most Unassuming Aspect of Contestants on 'Name that Tune' + Bobby Answers Most Asked Listener Questions
Friday, September 19, 2025
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...
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#538 - John Fogerty on the Origin of Creedence Clearwater Revival Band Name + The Day He Wrote ‘Proud Mary’ in 1 Hour + Writing ‘Fortunate Son’ in 20 mins + Advice He Would Give to 24-Year-Old Self
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
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'...
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#537 - Bobby Gets Vulnerable + What Got Him Triggered by the CMAs + A Review of His Recent Visit to Barstool Sports + Taking a Deep Dive Into the Radio & Podcast World
Friday, September 12, 2025
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...
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#536 - Matthew Ramsey on the Origin of Old Dominion & Why a Band Member is Left Out of Photos + Turning Down a Chance to Play with Taylor Swift - Twice! + Meeting His Hero Bruce Springsteen + Locking Eyes with Tim McGraw in the Bathroom + His Favorite Old Dominion Song Ever
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
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...
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#535 - The Ting Tings on Why They Never Felt the Success of “That’s Not My Name” + How an iPod Commercial Changed Their Life + The Importance of Failure + Bobby Responds to YouTube Comments and Critiques
Friday, September 5, 2025
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...
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#534 - Dierks Bentley Discusses Why He and His Wife Sleep in Separate Beds + Addresses the Controversy Around His Last Single + The Bizarre Gift Tim McGraw Gave Him + Why He Believes in Manifestation after Flying Private with Kenny Chesney + The 1 Country Song That Made Him Want to Be an Artist
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
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 ...
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#533 - Jay Renshaw AKA Chit from TikTok on the Origin Story Behind the Character + Why He Was a Late Cut in Curb Your Enthusiasm + Top Beefs in Country Music + Bobby Recalls all of His Beefs
Friday, August 29, 2025
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...
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#532 - Chase Elliott on His Music Mt. Rushmore + Why He Switched Numbers Early in His Career + Being Spoiled as a Big Georgia Fan + Bobby & Eddie Discuss Top 10 Live Music Tragedies
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
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...
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#531 - Lainey Wilson on the Impact Fame Has Had on Her Family + Her Fiancée Keeping Her Grounded & Who She Takes Advice From + The Importance of Having Grace for Herself and Her Performances + Bobby Reviews His Summer Notes on Movies and TV Shows He Watched
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
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...
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#530 - Drake White on Having a Stroke on Stage + His Encounter with God + Why He Fought Through Initial Signs and His Road to Recovery
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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.
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#529 - Matt & Scott on The Untold Story of Parmalee, Being Pushed as a Rock Band + Their Mom Taking Out a 2nd Mortgage to Save Their Career + Living in an RV in a Parking Lot + Getting Confused for a Famous Metal Band
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
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...
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#528 - Cody Jinks on Why People Think He’s Mean + The Reason He Quit Drinking + From Playing 200 Shows a Year to Spending More Time with Family + How an Identity Crisis Led To a Big Mistake
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
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...
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#527 - Rodney Atkins on When He Find Out He Was Adopted + Meeting His Birth Mom + Why Jimmy Butler Requested to Meet Him + How Delivering Wood To Alan Jackson Led to a Huge Career Moment + Why He Refused to Change His Name
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
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 ...
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#526 - Sam Williams on His Dad, Hank Williams Jr., Walking Out Mid-Interview with Bobby a Few Years Ago + Living Up to a Family Legacy + How He Got Dolly Parton on Happy all the Time + Not Having Family Money Like People Assume
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
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...
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#525 - Trisha Yearwood on People Driving By Her House + Being Told She Wasn’t a Good Songwriter + She and Garth Going to the Grocery Store Regularly + Her Death Row Meal + How She was Almost Part of a Country Band
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
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...
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#524 - Bobby Believes He is Being Blackballed from DWTS + Celebrities Who Have Been Blackballed Over the Years + Round 2 of Fan Q&A: What Drives Bobby to Succeed? And More + Lionel Richie Invited Bobby to One of His Shows!
Saturday, July 5, 2025
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 ...
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#523 - Dolly Parton on Writing "Jolene" and I Will Always Love You" on the Same Day + The Making of Her 'Rockstar' Album
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
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!...
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#522 - Mark Cuban on Why He Left Shark Tank & Sold His Majority Stake in the Mavericks + Auditioning for the Show While Hungover + Going Door-to-Door Selling Trash Bags as a 12-Year-Old + Bobby & Mike Discuss Some of the Biggest Success Stories from Shark Tank
Thursday, June 26, 2025
On this episode of the BobbyCast, Bobby talks to entrepreneur billionaire, Mark Cuban. Mark is well-known for his role as a 'Shark' on the hit TV show, Shark Tank, along with being a majority owner in the Dallas Mavericks. Bobby asks Mark why he is leaving the show after 15 years and why he sold his majority stakes in the Mavericks after a 23-year run. Mark says it was time for him to move on and spend more time with his family; while also saying leaving the show was emotional and he still plays a small role in the Mavericks. Plus, Mark talked about being an entrepreneur since he was a kid,...
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#521 - Brooks & Dunn on Whether or Not They Actually Like Each Other + Why Reba Played a Huge Role in Getting them to Get Back Together + The Time They Thought Their Run on Top Had Ended + Bobby & Eddie Discuss Some Unknown Behind the Scenes Stories About Bands in the Past
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
On this episode of the BobbyCast, Bobby sits down with the legendary country duo, Brooks & Dunn. Bobby asks the duo if they still get along till this day, and Brooks & Dunn answer candidly when they explain how they have gone through many ups and downs over the years. Plus, the guys tell Bobby about the time Reba invited them to Las Vegas for a show and how that ultimately led them to getting back together. Bobby also talked to the guys about feeling like their run on top was over when they lost entertainer of the year after winning it back-to-back years. Plus, Bobby and Eddie talk about le...
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#520 - Bobby Answers the Most Asked Questions on a Live Stream
Thursday, June 19, 2025
On this episode of the BobbyCast, Bobby goes on a live stream to answer listeners most asked questions! Bobby answered questions like, the moment in his career he still can't believe happened, if country music has lost its identity, the most overrated artist of all-time, whether or not Epstein killed himself, and much more! Follow on Instagram: @TheBobbyCast Follow on TikTok: @TheBobbyCastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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#519 - Brett Young on Why He Quit Drinking + How Famous He Wants To Be + How He Met His Wife + How Depression from a Baseball Injury Led Him to Pursue Music + Why he Got Roasted singing The National Anthem + The Hardest Part of a New Album
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
On this episode of the BobbyCast, Bobby sits down with country star, Brett Young. Brett dove into his family being his main motivation behind his decision to quit drinking alcohol. Bobby asked Brett how famous he wants to be, and Brett talked about reaching a certain point to provide for his family is enough. Plus, Brett talked about meeting his wife, how an injury in baseball led to him being depressed and ultimately pursuing music. Brett then told the story about getting roasted singing the national anthem one time. Bobby also asked Brett what the hardest part is about putting out a new a...
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BobbyCast Special: Remembering Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys with Bobby and Eddie
Sunday, June 15, 2025
On this special episode of the BobbyCast, Bobby and Eddie remember Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys, who passed away earlier this week at the age of 82. The guys talk about their favorite Beach Boys songs, Brian's tough childhood, and the origin of the band. Follow on Instagram: @TheBobbyCast Follow on TikTok: @TheBobbyCast Watch this Episode on Youtube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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#518 - Allie Colleen Returns! Stories Behind her 30-plus Tattoos + On Wanting Her Dad to Just be ‘Dad’ + Why She Loves Working Out + Why Oklahoma Isn’t Home
Thursday, June 12, 2025
On this episode of the BobbyCast, singer/songwriter Allie Colleen returns! Allie talked about the inspiration behind her 30+ tattoos, and whether or not a tattoo or writing a song is more personal for her. Plus, Allie discussed wanting her dad, Garth Brooks, to just be her dad and not try to navigate her music career. Bobby and Allie also talked about their love and hatred for working out, why Oklahoma isn't where she considers 'home', and much more! Follow on Instagram: @TheBobbyCast Follow on TikTok: @TheBobbyCast Watch this Episode on Youtube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...