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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#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...
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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...