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Rascal Flatts Reunite In Our Studio For The First Time in 5 Years

Oct 3, 2024 | ktom.iheart.com | Lauren Smith

The members of Rascal Flatts reunited on The Bobby Bones Show for the first time in five years! Back in 2020, Rascal Flatts announced their farewell tour after being on the road extensively for 20 years. But, due to the pandemic, it never happened. Next year will be the 25th anniversary of Rascal Flatts, and they felt like it was the perfect time to get back in front of the fans who have given them so much.
Morgan’s Sketchy Gas Station Moment & Lunchbox’s VIP Celebration

Sep 4, 2024 | 953bull.iheart.com | Lauren Smith

Morgan went to Michigan over the vacation and thought she was going to get murdered! They were driving to Detroit and pulled over at a gas station for a bathroom break. The only other person in the gas station was the man behind the counter and he creepily smiled at her. She smiled back to be kind and he told her she had a nice smile. Bobby Bones had a theory that she might’ve just interpreted it weirdly.
Show Members Debate Child Going On Hunger Strike for iPhone

Sep 4, 2024 | kase1007.iheart.com | Lauren Smith

The Bobby Bones Show shared a story about a teenage boy going on a hunger strike until his mother bought him an iPhone. Eventually, his mom gave in, and he got an iPhone. Bobby Bones gave the teenager props for originality, but wanted to know as a parent how long you hold out before you cave because you start getting concerned about your kid's health. Eddiethought if by the end of the week they still hadn’t eaten, he would get them one because of their commitment and dedication.
We Determined Hairiest Man On The Show

Jul 19, 2024 | kj97.iheart.com | Lauren Smith

Recent studies found that if a man has a harry chest it signals a higher intelligence. Everyone determined who the hairiest man on The Bobby Bones Show is. They thought it went to either Mike D or Scuba Steve because they both have hair coming out of their clothes. But Scuba’s stops when it gets to his head and then he’s bald. Mike D shared that around the age of 14 he started to get hairy, and his armpit hair gets out of control.
Lunchbox Attempts To Rent Movie Theater Like Benny Blanco

May 29, 2024 | 102ktra.iheart.com | Lauren Smith

Lunchbox was really upset that Benny Blanco, who is dating Selena Gomez, shared that he rented a move theater to take her on a date and brought his own nacho maker, deep fryer and comfy couch. He thought it was stupid he was bragging about it because normal people can’t do something like that and it’s unrealistic. So, The Bobby Bones Show challenged Lunchbox to attempt to rent a movie theater and ask to bring his own things like Benny Blanco did.
Bobby Has A Temporary Hobby Of Buying Auto Cuts

Apr 24, 2024 | 965thebull.iheart.com | Lauren Smith

Bobby Bones has a new temporary hobby of buying auto cut signatures! It’s an autograph that’s authenticated and he’s doing a collection of his own personal hero’s. He has autographs in a case that has been authenticated and graded like a ticket from David Letterman, Mark Grace the first baseman for the Cubs and wanted one from Sting the wrestler. But he accidentally got sent a Sting the singer autograph. He just ordered Ed Asner and Ernie Banks autographs to add as well.
Listener Anne Recalls March Madness Game Bobby Sent Her Money To Attend

Apr 19, 2024 | 949tnt.iheart.com | Lauren Smith

Listener Anne called into The Bobby Bones Show initially because she had tickets to watch North Carolina State in the March Madness tournament and used points to fly to Arizona for the game. She called because she wanted advice if she should buy tickets to the game beforehand or try to scalp them there. Anne is a big North Carolina State fan, and the game was a big deal because they made it to the Final 4.
Bobby Admits He Purchased “Word” From George Washington Letter

Mar 27, 2024 | catcountry1071.iheart.com | Lauren Smith

Bobby Bones was looking at a celebrity auction and saw the floating door that saved Kate Winslet in Titanic was sold at an auction for $718K and Harrison Ford’s whip in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom went for $525K. Mozart's signature could go for as much as $20K. Bones shared he recently purchased a handwritten “word” from a George Washington letter. It’s been authenticated and they cut out words from a letter he wrote, and you could buy different words.
Eddie Made His Son Cry After Giving Him Something

Mar 12, 2024 | k93country.iheart.com | Lauren Smith

Eddie unintentionally made his son cry and now his parenting is being questioned! Bobby Bones has been giving Eddie sports cards from a memorabilia thing that he’s part of. He gets sports cards sent to him and when he doesn’t like them, he gives them to Eddie to give to his kids. Whenever they do something good, Eddie gives them a pack of cards as a reward.
Amy’s Daughter Charged Her Brother For Ride To Friend’s House

Mar 7, 2024 | b95radio.iheart.com | Lauren Smith

Amy’s kids were out of school earlier this week and her son wanted to go to a friend's house. Amy was at work so he asked his sister for a ride, and she said she only would if he paid her $5. Amy thought it was funny because the house he wanted to go to was not very far, but it wasn’t a place he could ride his bike to. There was no way the ride cost $5 worth of gas, so Amy made her settle and only charged him $2.