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Bobby Bones hosts the biggest names in country music, pop culture and more from his studio in Nashville.
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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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FEELING THINGS: The Truth About ‘Let Them’: A Mel Robbins Deep Dive
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Kat takes the lead as teacher in this episode, walking Amy through a deep dive on Mel Robbins, the controversy around her Let Them Theory, and the viral poem by Cassie Phillips that started it all. Together, Amy and Kat explore plagiarism claims, the idea of “cruel optimism,” and why so many self-help messages start to feel like sales pitches. They share what first drew them to Mel, what’s changed over time, and the 5 questions we can all ask before deciding who to trust in the self-help world. Call and leave a voicemail: 877-207-2077 Email: heythere@feelingthingspodcast.com HOSTS: Amy Brow...
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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...
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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...