Bobby Bones had to clear something up after a new theory started floating around online.
Apparently, some listeners think his upcoming ankle surgery isn’t really about his ankle at all, but actually a secret code for his wife going into labor. The theory? That his “surgery” is just an excuse to take time off when the baby arrives. “People are saying my ankle surgery is actually my wife going into labor,” Bobby said. “That’s why I’ll be missing if I miss any time.” The Bobby Bones Show agreed it’s not the worst theory they’ve heard. Eddie pointed out, “It’s actually pretty good, because you walk fine!” But Bobby quickly shut that down. “No, I don’t. I’ve been limping for years!” he said. Amy even admitted she hadn’t noticed lately, while Bobby joked that back in the day she used to pay closer attention, “I used to moonwalk into the studio, now I just limp!” While Bobby didn’t confirm or deny the theory, he did admit it was “a good one.” He said the surgery is scheduled in less than two weeks, but when Amy pointed out that people do schedule births (like C-sections), the room couldn’t help but laugh at how convenient that timing sounds.
After the laughs, Bobby shifted gears to share something his algorithm has been feeding him, a lot of parenting content. He read from an article about how parents often avoid telling their kids important things, like how babies are made, or being honest about alcohol and drugs. Experts say avoiding those topics can hurt kids in the long run, because they end up learning about them from other sources first. That led to a hilarious moment when Bobby said the first words he wants his baby to say are “penis” and “vagina.” “I want them to know where they came from,” he said. “It starts with the parts!”
Amy laughed, saying, “That’s not all you have to explain, Bobby!” but he doubled down that it’s a good way to normalize those conversations early. The group then shared how they’ve handled tough talks with their own kids: from teaching about alcohol to letting their kids take a sip just to see it’s “not that good.” Amy said she’s never tried that because she doesn’t want to make alcohol a big deal at all, while Eddie joked he lets his kids try it so they think it’s gross. The conversation even took a wild turn when someone mentioned a viral TikTok where parents told their kids that smoking marijuana would make them immediately poop their pants: a total lie, but one that worked to scare them off for a while!
Bobby wrapped up the segment reflecting on all the parenting advice he’s been reading online. “Not a single expert has it figured out,” he said. “So I told my wife, I didn’t really have role models growing up. I’m just gonna feel it out and see what’s up.” Eddie summed it up perfectly: “What could go wrong?”