Bobbycast
Bobby Bones hosts the biggest names in country music, pop culture and more from his studio in Nashville.
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#594 Annie Duke On Quitting & Bobby & Eddie Luckiest Moments in Music History
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Bobby sits down with Annie Duke to talk about luck, skill, decision-making, and why quitting is not always a bad thing. Annie explains how luck plays a bigger role in life than most people want to admit, why people judge decisions too much by the outcome, and how staying where you are is still a choice. Plus, Bobby and Eddie look at some of the luckiest moments in entertainment history, from Elvis at Sun Studio to Justin Bieber being discovered on YouTube, and the chance breaks that helped launch stars like Harrison Ford, Charlize Theron, Chris Pratt, and Matthew McConaughey. It’s a convers...
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#593 - Switchfoot Lead Singer Jon Foreman on Almost Breaking Up Before “Meant to Live” Getting Dropped & Bad Financial Decisions
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Switchfoot lead singer, Jon Foreman sits down with Bobby to talk about how close the band came to breaking up before “Meant to Live” became the song that changed everything. He opens up about the uncertain early years, the pressure of trying to keep the band together, and what it was like getting dropped when it felt like things were finally starting to move. Jon also shares some of the bad financial decisions they made along the way, what those mistakes taught him, and how those tough moments ended up shaping the future of the band. It’s a real conversation about setbacks, survival, and th...
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Father Knows Less with Bobby Bones: Baby Gifts from Celebrities
Friday, April 3, 2026
Bobby talks about getting baby gifts from celebrities and his wife leaving him with the baby at home. He shares stories about his first stretch alone with the baby and realizes pretty quickly he’d rather be home with her than anywhere else. From turning down lunch plans to finding a new rhythm at home, he shares what surprised him most about stepping into dad mode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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#592 - Old Crow Medicine Show’s Ketch Secor and Molly Tuttle on Wagon Wheel
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Old Crow Medicine Show’s Ketch Secor and Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Molly Tuttle sit down with Bobby to talk about their love story, how their relationship came together, and the moments that made them realize this was something real. Ketch also shares the wild story behind writing “Wagon Wheel” from an unfinished Bob Dylan bootleg, what it was like to later hear from Dylan himself, and why that connection still feels surreal. Plus, the two talk about music, bluegrass, fate, and the time Ketch visited a fortune teller as a teenager that somehow still sticks with him all these years la...
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#591 - GMA Host Michael Strahan on Splitting a Bottle with Julia Roberts & Going to Space
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Michael Strahan sits down with Bobby to talk about why the daily grind of live television ended up being tougher than life in the NFL, and how he made the transition from football star to morning TV host. He shares what it took to switch mindsets, why TV was harder than it looked from the outside, and how shows like Live and Good Morning America challenged him in totally different ways. Michael also talks about knowing when it was time to leave football, building a career beyond the game, and the lessons that helped him handle pressure in both worlds. Plus, he opens up about what it was lik...
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#590 - Black Crowes Lead Singer Chris Robinson on Wild 90s Stories & "She Talks to Angels
Friday, March 27, 2026
Chris Robinson sits down with Bobby to talk about the early rise of The Black Crowes, the momentum that turned them into one of the biggest rock bands of their era, and what that whole ride felt like from the inside. He shares stories from the band’s wild 90s years, reflects on the chaos and energy of that time, and opens up about the story and meaning behind “She Talks to Angels.” It’s a candid conversation about the music, the moments that shaped the band, and the memories that still stand out all these years later. Watch The BobbyCast on Netflix! Follow on Instagram: @TheBobbyCast Follow...
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#589 - Bobby & Eddie Vote on the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame!
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Bobby breaks down his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ballot and goes nominee by nominee to decide who’s getting his vote and who’s getting cut. Along the way, he and Eddie debate artists like Mariah Carey, Oasis, Pink, Billy Idol, Phil Collins, Lauryn Hill, Shakira, Wu-Tang Clan and more, with plenty of strong opinions, a few surprises, and some eliminations that may make people mad. It’s a fun mix of music memories, strong takes, and Hall of Fame arguments that will have listeners making their own ballot right along with them. Watch The BobbyCast on Netflix! Follow on Instagram: @TheBobbyCast ...
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#588 - Avery Anna on Viral Success, Hate Comments & Rules of The Tour Bus
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Rising country music singer-songwriter Avery Anna sits down with Bobby to talk about the moment viral success changed everything, why the hate comments hit harder than people realize, and how she learned to keep going while figuring out who she is as an artist. She opens up about moving to Nashville at 17, the pressure that came with sudden online attention, and how writing vulnerable songs helped her find her voice. From bathroom covers and TikTok fame to touring, boundaries, and building a career in public, this episode is an honest look at the highs, doubts, and growing pains behind Aver...
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#587 - Kane Brown on Losing $10M, Family Trauma & Picking His Top 5 Songs
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Country music superstar Kane Brown sits down with Bobby for a raw conversation about the deal that cost him millions, the family trauma that shaped him, and the personal stories he does not usually tell in interviews. He opens up about his childhood, the business side of music, getting back to himself, and even breaks down the top 5 songs of his career. He also shares how viral moments, family, and hard lessons changed the way he looks at success. It is honest, surprising, and one of his most personal BobbyCast conversations yet. Watch The BobbyCast on Netflix! Follow on Instagram: @TheBobb...
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#586 - The Band Perry on Their Return, Eloping in Vegas & Reality of Parenthood
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
The Band Perry sits down with Bobby to talk about returning for a new chapter, why the timing finally felt right, and how this version of the band feels different from the first run. Kimberly opens up about protecting what they built, finding the right sound for “season two,” and what they’ve learned since their early days as the “kids” of country music. They also share the story of meeting in 2020, eloping in Vegas just eight months later, and what it’s like making life and music work as a married couple. Plus, they talk about becoming parents, how having a baby changed their routine and p...
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#585 - Tom Bergeron on Repairing His Friendship with Bobby & His DWTS Exit
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Tom Bergeron joins Bobby to clear the air after comments he made about Bobby winning Dancing with the Stars caused tension between them last year. He talks honestly about that moment, how they worked through it, and what it was like to reconnect and address it directly. Tom also opens up about his long run on DWTS, the behind-the-scenes changes that led to his exit, and why Bobby’s season was one of the wildest he ever experienced. Plus, he shares stories about replacing Bob Saget on America’s Funniest Home Videos, close calls in his career, and some of the funniest and strangest moments he...
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#584 - 'Winnie Cooper' Danica McKellar on The Wonder Years, Breaking Rib on DWTS & Her 36-Hour Labor
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Danica McKellar sits down with Bobby Bones to talk about what life was really like growing up as Winnie Cooper on The Wonder Years, how she handled fame at such a young age, and why she never fully saw herself the way the world did at the time. She also opens up about her experience on Dancing with the Stars, including the injuries she pushed through, the broken rib that made things even harder, and why the show was more physically demanding than most people realize. Plus, Danica shares stories about motherhood, her intense 36-hour labor, and the perspective that came with becoming a parent...
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#583 - Ashley McBryde on Rehab after Almost Dying, Recovery & Opening a NA Bar on Broadway
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Country music star Ashley McBryde sits down with Bobby and gets real about the lyrics that forced her to admit she wasn’t okay and the moments that followed when her drinking went from “after the show” to off the rails. She walks him through the intervention-style wake-up call, what it felt like to actually stay in rehab, and the tools she had to learn just to be around alcohol again. Plus, Ashley talks about the identity shift from being the whiskey-drinking badass to making sober music, why she believes stage choices can hurt more than just one person, and how her new N/A bar on Broadway ...
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#582 - Morgan Evans on Public Divorce, Ayahuasca Experience & Healing
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Morgan Evans joins Bobby for an open conversation about navigating a very public divorce and the personal fallout that followed. He talks about going through heartbreak in the spotlight, feeling misunderstood, and the season that forced him to confront control, vulnerability, and perspective in a new way. Morgan also shares why he traveled to Costa Rica for an ayahuasca experience, what he was searching for, and how it ultimately left him feeling lighter and more grounded. He reflects on writing during that difficult stretch, taking time to make a record that truly says something, and why t...
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#581 - Luke Combs on Money, Fame & Giving Bobby New Dad Advice
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Luke Combs joins Bobby and gets real about growing up, his rise from small-town gigs to stadium stages, and the side of fame most fans don’t see. He shares stories from his early years from living with family, playing his first shows, and figuring out how to turn music into a career while reflecting on the lessons that shaped him. Luke also opens up about fatherhood, offering candid advice for Bobby and all new dads, and explains how becoming a parent has shifted his perspective on life, priorities, and his music. From chasing dreams to handling fame and discovering what truly matters, this...
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#580 - Mariana van Zeller on Gaining Cartel Trust, Scammers & US Drug Crisis
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Investigative journalist Mariana van Zeller joins Bobby to break down what it really takes to gain the trust of cartels operating in and around the U.S. and why no story is ever worth a life. She shares what she’s learned embedding with traffickers, how drugs move through America, and why the crisis isn’t just criminal, it's public health. They also dive into the psychology of scammers, from international fraud rings to headline-making con artists, and debate whether the people behind these crimes see themselves as villains at all. It’s a conversation about power, opportunism, corruption, a...
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#579 - Milo Ventimiglia on His First Big Yes, Gilmore Girls & This Is Us
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Actor Milo Ventimiglia sits down with Bobby and shares what he learned working alongside Will Smith, then breaks down the TV breakthroughs that changed his life—from getting on the map with Gilmore Girls to launching into a whole new stratosphere with This Is Us. He also gets real about the “99 no' before a yes” grind, how he memorizes lines, and when you’re allowed to ad-lib (and when a set won’t let you change a single word). Plus, the unexpectedly hilarious side of Milo: Blue Angels stories, “chirping,” and why he has very strong opinions about passing out mid-flight and what it was like...
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#578 - Stephen Wilson Jr. on Going from Scientist to Musician and Turning Tragedy Into Art
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Stephen Wilson Jr. joins Bobby to tell the wild path that took him from the science world to writing songs for a living. He talks about what he did before music, why he finally took the leap, and how that analytical brain shows up in the way he writes, records, and builds a career. Stephen also gets into the grind of starting over, how the loss of his father fueled him, and what he’s chasing next as his story keeps getting bigger. Watch The BobbyCast on Netflix! Follow on Instagram: @TheBobbyCast Follow on TikTok: @TheBobbyCast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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#577 - Kaitlin Butts on “You Ain’t Gotta Die” Going Viral + Stage Vulnerability
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Kaitlin Butts sits down with Bobby to break down how “You Ain’t Gotta Die” went from a song in her set to the one people show up already knowing—thanks to a viral moment, a karaoke run-in, and a soundcheck decision that unexpectedly changed everything. She talks about why the track feels cathartic to sing, what it’s like hearing a crowd belt it back, and how leaning into vulnerability on stage has become the whole point. Plus: growing up between city life and Oklahoma country life, navigating industry attention after the song popped, and why being fully yourself is the only strategy that la...
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#576 - Cody Johnson on Ear Injury Recovery, Rodeo Life & What Prison Is Really Like
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Cody Johnson stops by to talk about the scariest kind of setback for a singer: damaging his ear and wondering if his voice would ever feel the same again. He walks Bobby through the surgery, the unexpected upside of vocal rest, and what it’s like recording a new album after that kind of fear. Then it gets real-life Cody growing up near Huntsville, Texas, sneaking into bars at 14 to sing, and the no-plan-B moment that pushed him to chase music for real. Bobby also digs into Cody’s unique perspective from being around the prison world through his dad’s job, including what people get wrong abo...
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Remembering Brad Arnold of 3 Doors Down
Monday, February 9, 2026
Bobby remembers Brad Arnold, frontman of 3 Doors Down, who died on Saturday February 7th at the age of 47 following a battle with cancer. He was diagnosed with stage 4 clear cell renal cell carcinoma, a type of kidney cancer, in 2025. The band shared a statement on social media announcing his death. Brad stopped by back in 2019 to talk about their biggest songs Kryptonite, Here Without You, Be Like That and more. Brad wrote most of their first record when he was in high school and started as the singer and drummer for the band. The BobbyCast is now streaming full episodes on Netflix! Fol...
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#575 - Derek Hough Talks DWTS + New Dad Life + The Stolen Mirrorball
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Bobby sits down with Derek Hough to talk about new-dad life, the pressure, the learning curve, and why bonding looks different for everyone. Then they dive into Dancing with the Stars: the grind before the show, how competitive it really gets, Mirrorball trophy chaos, and the stolen Mirrorball mystery that still makes everyone ask, “Wait… where did it go?” Derek also shares how he handled nervous partners (and brought people out of their shell), plus the celeb seasons that changed everything for him. And he remembers Len Goodman the way fans didn’t always see him, before teasing what’s comi...
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#574 - Blake Shelton on The Voice, The Downside of Stardom and His Perfect Day
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Blake Shelton sits down with Bobby and talks The Voice—how he got the call, why he worried it might be “selling out,” and how it changed his level of fame. He also gets real about what it’s like being a different kind of famous, needing thick skin, and why he’s happiest keeping life simple. Plus, Blake breaks down his perfect day: the ranch with Gwen and the boys, and weather he’d take at 5 degrees over 100. The BobbyCast is now streaming full episodes on Netflix! Follow on Instagram: @TheBobbyCast Follow on TikTok: @TheBobbyCast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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#573 - Bailey Zimmerman: Country Rockstar Life, Mom's New House & Car Obsession
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Bailey Zimmerman is back to break down the real “country rockstar” life—from his coffee 'replacement habit' to his car obsession and why he refuses to sell anything. Then it turns serious as he shares the full story behind the viral videos with his mom, her health scare, and buying and rebuilding her a house. Plus, Bailey and Bobby talk arena pressure, the fear of losing it all, and what he’s building for his biggest tour yet. The BobbyCast is now streaming full episodes on Netflix! Follow on Instagram: @TheBobbyCast Follow on TikTok: @TheBobbyCastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...
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#572 - Kenny Chesney on Fame, Music and Can He Ever Go Unnoticed in Public?
Monday, January 26, 2026
Country music legend Kenny Chesney joins the show to talk about the aspects of his career fans don’t always see or hear. He shares the hit song he’s gotten tired of playing live, breaks down how he physically preps for stadium tours, and looks back on the early failures that shaped his career path before things finally clicked. The BobbyCast is now streaming full episodes on Netflix! Follow on Instagram: @TheBobbyCast Follow on TikTok: @TheBobbyCastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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#571 - We Time Travel to 2016 + Top Music and Pop Culture Moments from 10 Years Ago
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
We’re jumping back to 2016 and reliving the moments that defined the year: headlines, pop culture, sports, and the stuff you forgot was everywhere. Bobby, Eddie and Brandon travel through the biggest events from 10 years ago, debate what actually mattered versus what just felt huge at the time and call out the trends that somehow still haven’t died. Expect a fast-paced rewind, a few “no way that was 2016” realizations, and plenty of side commentary along the way. Follow on Instagram: @TheBobbyCast Follow on TikTok: @TheBobbyCast Watch this Episode on Youtube See omnystudio.com/listener f...
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#570 - Bobby and Eddie Rank Their Top 10 Country Artists Right Now + Bobby's Thoughts on FGL Getting Back Together + Are The Raging Idiots Broken Up? + Reaction to Maren Morris' Criticism of Country Music
Friday, January 16, 2026
Bobby and Eddie share their Top 10 country artists right now. They decide to do it as a true 10-to-1 countdown, which leads to a few quick switches, disagreements, and some “how is he that low?” reactions as they compare lists and explain their rankings. Then Bobby weighs in on the latest Country Music Headlines about Florida Georgia Line possibly getting back together and what that would actually mean in 2026, plus their reaction to Maren Morris’ criticism of country music and the conversation it’s sparked. And they address the big question floating around: are The Raging Idiots done, or ...
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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...