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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#569 - Bobby & Caitlin Do a Pregnancy Q&A: “Nursery” vs. “Baby Bedroom” Debate + Why the Baby’s Name Is Staying Secret + Sleep Scores, Acid Reflux, and No-Sleep Season
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Bobby and Caitlin finally sit down for a pregnancy Q&A, pulling from the questions they’ve been saving and answering the stuff people actually want to know: what’s surprised them, what’s been tougher than expected, and what they’re most excited (and nervous) about as the due date gets closer. They also get into a surprisingly heated debate: is it a “nursery,” a “baby bedroom,” or are we overthinking this already? Caitlin breaks down how sleep has been going in the third trimester (with the sleep scores to prove it), how acid reflux is changing the day-to-day, and what “no-sleep season” is s...
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#568 - Bobby on Movies You Didn't Know Were Stephen King Stories! + An Artist We Loved Until We Saw Them Live + Easiest Way to Ruin a Concert
Friday, January 9, 2026
Bobby goes down a Stephen King rabbit hole after watching "The Life of Chuck" and realizing how many movies King wrote or inspired that he didn’t even know were Stephen King and he shares the titles that surprised him most. The conversation also hits on what everyone’s currently watching, including a quick detour into a new show Brandon’s starting and a documentary that gets the room talking. Then it flips into concert talk with a rapid-fire questionnaire: best live shows, what it’s like seeing an artist from the very front row, and the painful question of who's an artist you loved until yo...
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#567 - Bobby on MTV’s “Music” Era Officially Ending + The Video That Started It All + Why It Changed Pop Culture Forever + Most Memorable MTV Moments with Bobby and Eddie
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
MTV’s “music” era is officially over, so Bobby and Eddie rewind to how it all started and why it mattered way beyond just music videos. Bobby takes you back to the first video that kicked the whole thing off, then breaks down how MTV became the ultimate tastemaker: the place that could turn a song into a moment and an artist into a star overnight. Along the way, they ran through the MTV staples that defined a generation from must-see countdowns, late-night weirdness, the shows everyone talked about at school the next day and how the network slowly shifted from music to something else entire...
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Top 10 BobbyCast Episodes of 2025! (Part 2)
Friday, January 2, 2026
In this special episode, Bobby counts down the top BobbyCast interviews of the year! In Part 2, he shares highlights from the top 5 episodes. You'll hear stories from Keith Urban, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, John Fogerty of Credence Clearwater Revival and Ringo Starr of The Beatles! Follow the podcast: @TheBobbyCast Follow Bobby: @mybobbybones TikTok: @TheBobbyCastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Top 10 BobbyCast Episodes of 2025! (Part 1)
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
In this special episode, Bobby counts down the top BobbyCast episodes of the year! In Part 1, he goes through the top 10-6 episodes. You'll hear stories from Lainey Wilson, Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus, Lionel Ritchie, Dave Ramsey and Brooks and Dunn. Stay tuned for Part 2 that counts down the Top 5! Follow the podcast: @TheBobbyCast Follow Bobby: @mybobbybones TikTok: @TheBobbyCastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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#566 - Sean Ryan on Being Mistaken by Us for a Different Shawn Ryan + Overcoming Homelessness + Busking Early on In Order to Make a Living
Friday, December 26, 2025
Sean Ryan stops by after the guys realize they accidentally booked him while trying to track down a different Shawn Ryan leading to a hilarious “wait… who are you?” moment that turns into one of the most memorable conversations we’ve had in a while. Sean talks about what his life looked like when he was homeless, how he kept his head up when things felt stuck, and the small breaks that helped him start climbing out of it. He also breaks down the reality of busking: where he plays, how he draws a crowd, what a “good day” actually pays, and the way street performing teaches you to win people ...
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Christmas Special: Brenda Lee on the Unexpected Life of "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree"
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
On this Christmas special, we’re bringing back one of the most memorable BobbyCast conversations: Bobby Bones sitting down with the legendary Brenda Lee. Brenda shares what it was really like growing up in the spotlight—making her Grand Ole Opry debut at just 10 years old, then traveling to Japan as a teenager while most kids her age were still figuring out middle school.She also tells the story behind the unexpected second life of “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” including how Home Alone helped introduce the song to a whole new generation—and why she never imagined it would become her ...
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#565: Bobby and Eddie Debate if These Bands Are Actually Great or Just Nostalgic + Top 5 Favorite Music Documentaries
Friday, December 19, 2025
The guys debate a deceptively hard question: are these bands actually great, or has nostalgia made them feel bigger than they were? It turns into a speed round of takes (and a little singing) on Train, Limp Bizkit, Goo Goo Dolls live, Lifehouse, Smash Mouth, Creed, Kings of Leon, and Counting Crows plus Bobby’s ‘redneck Oasis’ comparison. Then they go down the music-doc rabbit hole: Counting Crows/Adam Duritz, Jeff Buckley, and a stack of favorites like Tom Petty’s Runnin’ Down a Dream, Oasis: Supersonic, Searching for Sugar Man, and more. Bobby also shares the latest Netflix deal he announ...
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#564: Tucker Wetmore on CMA Nerves + Why He Dropped Out of College to Pursue Music + A Complicated Family Story + Going From DoorDash Driver to a Nashville Pub Deal
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Tucker Wetmore stops by and walks Bobby through the nerves leading up to his CMA performance. He describes what it felt like backstage, how he calmed himself down, and why he can be his own toughest critic even when everything goes right. Tucker also opens up about the moment he dropped out of college and finally told his mom he was going all-in on music, plus the family and faith background that shaped him growing up.Then it turns into a full timeline of the grind: moving to Nashville with what he could fit in a POD, working whatever jobs he could, DoorDashing for two years, and stretching...
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#563: Bobby, Eddie and Matt Stell on Top 3 Albums That Changed Their Life + Matt Shares Breaking News in His Personal Life + Greatest Lead Singers & Debut Albums of All-Time
Friday, December 12, 2025
Bobby, Eddie and country music singer/songwriter, Matt Stell sit down to talk about the albums that completely rewired how they hear music. Each of them brings a Top 3 that shaped their life, with stories about where they were, what was going on, and why those records still hold up. Along the way, they get into how certain songs attach themselves to specific memories and why some albums age better than others. Matt also drops some breaking news from his personal life that the guys were not expecting. Plus, they dive into the greatest lead singers and debut albums ever and end up in a full-o...
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#562 - Bobby, Morgan1 and Mike D Do a Q+A: Favorite Concerts, What They Wish They Were Better At, Why Bobby Blacklists Guests
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Bobby sits down with Morgan 1 and Mike D for a laid-back Q+A that ends way more honest than they planned. They trade stories about the best concerts they’ve ever been to, from childhood shows to the ones that still feel unreal. They also admit the things they secretly wish they were better at on the air, off the air, and in real life. Bobby then pulls back the curtain on why some guests get quietly blacklisted from the show, how those decisions are made, and what it takes to get back in good graces. Along the way, there are side trails, a few awkward confessions, and some moments they almos...
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#561 - Dr. Josie on $50K Dog Clones & The Hardest Part of Being a Vet + The Emotional Side of Putting Your Pets Down + Moving to Nashville for a New Vet Life & Starting Concierge Care + Celebrity Clients, Bulldog Problems & Why Talking About Dogs Never Gets Old
Friday, December 5, 2025
In this episode, Dr. Josie and Bobby dive into the wild world of modern vet medicine, including a real story of a client who paid $50,000 to clone their dog, how cloning actually works, and whether the “new” dog ever really feels like the same one. They also get into bulldog issues, dogs that eat poop, and why mutts might secretly be the best dogs on the planet.Josie opens up about the hardest part of being a vet—helping families put their pets down and she and Bobby talk through what that process really looks like. Why being that sad usually means you had an incredible run with that dog. S...
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#560 - Maury Povich on “You Are NOT The Father” + Covering Watergate & Martin Luther King Jr. Riots as a Journalist + Why He Still Loves Interviewing People + WWE Superstar Chelsea Green on Carrying Championship Belts Through Airports + The Misconception of Wrestling Being "Fake"
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Bobby is joined by TV legend Maury Povich, who looks back on the moments that turned “You are NOT the father!” into one of the most quoted lines in TV history and how that era compares to his early days as a serious journalist. He shares stories from covering Watergate and the Martin Luther King Jr. riots, what it was like being on the front lines of huge historic moments, and how those experiences shaped the way he sees people. Maury also talks about why, after all these years, he still genuinely loves interviewing and what keeps him curious about human behavior. Then WWE Superstar Chelsea...
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#559 - Maddox Batson Going on World Tour Despite But Not Having a Driver's License Yet + Can He Still Be a Kid? + Averaging 35 Points a Game Before Basketball Injury + Why He Wanted to Pay His Dues Playing Live
Friday, November 28, 2025
Maddox Batson is 15, doesn’t have a driver’s license, and is somehow getting his first passport so he can head out on a world tour. In this episode, he talks about bringing his entire family on the road, growing up on bluegrass with a mandolin-master dad, and how being homeschooled actually fits with a life of airports, soundchecks, and hotel rooms. He and Bobby get into what a “normal day” looks like for him, why he begged to get off the screen and onto real stages, and how it feels now to hear crowds singing every word back. Maddox also opens up about the hobbies that keep him grounded su...
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#558 - Kaitlyn Bristowe on DWTS Trauma + Manifesting a Win By Sleeping with a Mirrorball + Being Labeled as a 'Polarizing Character' on the "Bachelor" + A Solution for Internet Trolls
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Kaitlyn Bristowe sits down with Bobby for a wild, honest catch-up that starts with their DWTS baggage, Tom Bergeron’s “OUCH” line, the show’s mental toll, and Kaitlyn admitting she literally slept with a fake mirrorball trophy to manifest a win. Bobby also owns up to kind of regretting sending his trophy back, and Kaitlyn reminds him he still earned it. Then Kaitlyn gets real about Bachelor fame, being labeled a polarizing “character,” negotiating her worth, and how the internet loves to pigeonhole you. The two swap stories on therapy, hyper-independence, and growing up around addiction, pl...
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#557 - Katie - Host of Girls in Low Places on Country Music in the UK + Backlash From Viral Moment with Riley Green + Why She Flashed Tucker Wetmore + Industry Plants, Honky Tonks, The Spice Girls
Friday, November 21, 2025
Katie from Girls in Low Places drops in this week and brings a whole different angle on country music — including what it’s like being a fan (and a voice) for the genre in the UK. She and Bobby get into how country is landing overseas, what surprised her most once she got closer to the scene, and why some artists feel bigger across the pond than they do back home. They also rewind to a viral Riley Green moment that blew up fast and didn’t exactly go the way she expected, plus the story behind why she flashed Tucker Wetmore — yes, that happened, and yes, there’s context. From there it turns ...
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#556 - Phil Rosenthal on Creating 'Everybody Loves Raymond' & Quitting the Show Twice + Betting Big on a Diner + Where His Love for Food Comes From + His Best David Letterman Story
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Bobby sits down with Phil Rosenthal to trace how Everybody Loves Raymond went from an idea on paper to one of the most beloved sitcoms ever—and why he actually quit the show not once, but twice. Phil talks about betting big on a real-life diner, how Somebody Feed Phil helped inspire it, and why he sees himself as a food “enthusiast,” not a snob. He shares where his obsession with great meals really began and how travel changed everything. Plus, Phil tells his favorite David Letterman story from the early days of trying to get Raymond on the air. -PHIL'S SECOND COOKBOOK, PHIL'S FAVORITES, IS...
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#555 - Bobby on What It’s Like to Go Viral + Dancing With the The Stars Drama and Sending Back the Mirrorball + Famous Country Songs That Never Went No. 1
Friday, November 14, 2025
Bobby looks back at his Dancing with the Stars run, how the virality around it seems to flare up every year, and what the show really meant to him then and now. He also talks through a recent Tom Bergeron clip that stirred everything back up, how it made him feel, and why it ultimately led to him mailing the mirrorball trophy back. Then the conversation turns to country music history, as Bobby and Eddie break down a list of famous songs that somehow never hit No. 1 and why those misses still don’t make sense. Follow on Instagram: @TheBobbyCast Follow on TikTok: @TheBobbyCast Watch this Ep...
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#554 - Josh Ross Addresses His Controversial Comments He Made During a Live Show + Chad Kroeger of Nickelback Taught Him How to Party While on Tour + How He Got Akon on a Song
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Josh Ross sits down with Bobby on this episode of the BobbyCast and nothing is off limits. He finally addresses the controversial comments he made during a live show and talks about what it’s been like dealing with the fallout. He also shares some road stories from touring with Chad Kroeger of Nickelback and how one of those nights led to a lesson he didn’t expect. Josh teases how Akon ended up on one of his songs and why that collab still feels surreal. Plus, he reveals his personal Mt. Rushmore of artists in and out of country music… and a few of his choices might surprise you.Get tickets...
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#553 - Vincent Mason on His Tour Van Losing a Tire While Going 70 mph & the Time They Hit a Black Bear and a Hawk in Back-to-Back Days on the Road + Seeing Bobby’s Doppelganger at the Gym + What He Spends His Money on + Difference in Touring from Van to Bus + Why Bobby Thought the Interview Would Only Last 30 Minutes
Friday, November 7, 2025
Vincent Mason stops by the studio with some of the craziest road stories Bobby’s heard in a while. He shares the wild story of his van losing a tire while going 70 mph, plus the time they hit a black bear and a hawk on back-to-back days out on the road. Vincent talks about what he actually spends his money on, the real difference between grinding it out in a van versus finally leveling up to a bus, and how all of that changes the way you see success. He also tells Bobby about all the times he spotted Bobby’s doppelganger at the gym, and why Bobby was convinced this interview would only go 3...
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#552 - Mae Estes on Why She Thinks Her & Bobby Might Be Cousins + Country Music Being the Perfect Genre for Her Because of Her Own Struggles and Tribulations in Life + The Best Advice She Got from Ashley McBryde + Touring with Luke Bryan
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
On this episode, up and coming country music singer/songwriter, Mae Estes sits down with Bobby to connect all the dots: from a possible family tie between the two of them, to the small-town, big-dream path that makes her life story pure country music. She opens up about the best advice she’s gotten from Ashley McBryde, what really happens behind the scenes while touring with Luke Bryan, and why she’s more focused on longevity than viral moments. It’s a deep dive into one of country music's most authentic new voices. Check the Mae Estes hat that Bobby has been wearing HERE! Follow Mae on Tik...
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#551 - Bobby and Eddie on Musicians Who Died Tragically Including A Plane That Hit Ozzy's Tour Bus!
Friday, October 31, 2025
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...
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#550 - Aaron Watson on His Infamous Feud with Bobby + Why He Will Be 'Blitzing' Country Radio for the Next 5 Years + TikTok Video That Backfired on Him + Having to Be Crazy to Be Great
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
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...
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#549 - Will Anderson on Putting out a Book of Poems Written by His Late Wife + Bobby & Will Talk Politics: Why Education and Healthcare Should be Free + Origin of his Band Parachute and If They’ll Get Back Together + Difficulty of Dating Again after Losing His Wife
Friday, October 24, 2025
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...
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#548 - Danae Hays on Being Roofied by a Fan + Her First Viral Video Getting 21M Views + The Time a Fan Got Arrested at Her Show + Bobby Says She is the Best Athlete He Knows + How She Landed Four ESPN Top 10 Plays
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
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...
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#547 - Is Bobby Wrong For Being Mad at This Country Artist? + Jeff Pearlman Discusses What He Learned About Tupac While Writing His Book + Why Tupac Died Broke + The Process of Interviewing Over 650 People for the Book
Friday, October 17, 2025
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...
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#546 - Clint Black on Playing Bars for 10 Years Before His Big Break + Fans Showing Up to His House Unannounced + The Story Behind "A Better Man" + His Worst Injury Falling Off Stage + How He Met His Wife + What Is Hard About Being Famous
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
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...
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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...