25 Whistles with Bobby Bones (A Football Podcast)

Bobby makes his case for why soccer might be more entertaining than baseball, explaining why it may have the edge when it comes to winning over casual fans. Then, the guy's dive into the origin story behind why people say they feel “buzzed” from alcohol and how the phrase became part of everyday language. Plus, Eddie realizes his daredevil days may be behind him after deciding some ris...

Bobby shares his theory on why he thinks the USMNT may have cheated, and the guy's debate whether it was crossing the line with President Trump interfering or if it was justified. Then, Bobby uses AI to have some fun comparing NFL players to soccer stars and deciding which athletes match across both sports. Later, Law Murray from The Athletic joins the show to talk about NBA storylines, including...

Bobby reveals how a conversation with Howie Mandel turned into an invitation to play a card game for $10,000 and explains whether he would actually put that much money on the line. Bobby also ranks the best and worst NBA cities to live in, which 3 major factors - and weather being the most important one. Plus, Bobby continues his mission to improve soccer by making the case for cherry picking and...

Bobby lays out his plan to fix soccer, including the new kick clock he believes would cut down on time-wasting and keep the game moving. Former USMNT star Taylor Twellman joins the show to discuss whether the U.S. should rest its starters in the final group-stage match, what he has seen from the team through two wins, and what needs to improve before the knockout rounds. Plus, Eddie goes shopping...

Bobby and the guy's debate whether Wemby is actually arrogant or if his comments just keep getting misunderstood because of the language barrier. Former NBA player and current Knicks analyst Steve Novak joins the show to talk about what a championship means to New York, how the city is handling the moment, and what makes this Knicks team different. Plus, Bobby shares his notes from the World Cup a...

Bobby and the guys debate how much they would actually bid for Taylor Swift’s celebrity row seat, as one of the most talked-about spots at the game goes up for auction alongside seats from other major celebrities who were there. Eddie reveals why he got a warning from DraftKings, and the guys decide if he has a problem or if he just continues to abuse it. Plus, DraftKings’ Julian Edlow...

Bobby says something nice about Texas for once, which is probably shocking enough on its own, before explaining why he’s now pulling out the Knicks to win it all. The guys get into the Finals, the energy around New York, and what has Bobby suddenly believing. Plus, Eddie lets it fly on Kevin’s golf game and doesn’t exactly hold back when giving Kevin a backhand compliment. A litt...

Bobby brings a hot take to the table that immediately gets Eddie fired up, with the guys going back and forth over whether Wemby is really as good as everyone says he is. Then Dan Woike joins the show to talk about why the Knicks might actually have a real shot to win the NBA Finals and what has to go right for them to pull it off. Plus, the guys get into Texas Tech softball and why the program ha...

Bobby shares the story of how wanting to help an older lady somehow almost turned into him getting beat up, and the guys try to figure out where it all went wrong. Eddie talks about running into a former A-list NBA player while he was in New York, which led to the IT team doing some research and finding out if it was actually him or not. Plus, the guys get into the Spurs-Thunder game, the refs, an...

Joe Vardon from The Athletic joins Bobby to talk about NBA storylines, including LeBron’s future, what could happen with Giannis, and how the Cavs have turned things around. He also shares the hilarious behind-the-scenes story of accidentally walking in on Eric Church mid-massage. Plus, Bobby gets into what Matthew McConaughey is really like after meeting him and whether he feels more like a...

Bobby and the guys get into the one stadium Bobby says he would never go to because he would genuinely be in fear for his life. Then, Law Murray from The Athletic joins to talk through LeBron’s future with the Lakers, what the next chapter could look like, and how much longer he can keep playing at this level. Plus, the guys look at the NFL International Games and debate which trip they woul...

Bobby brings a Motivational Monday segment to the show by looking back at all the ideas he has pitched over the years that never fully worked out, and why he still keeps swinging. Eddie shares why there’s a chance he could be heading to Brazil for the Cowboys game, and the guys debate how realistic that trip actually is. Plus, Kickoff Kevin may be facing his biggest dad-life decision yet: sh...

Bobby shares what happened during his sperm clinic experience and why it turned into a much bigger conversation than expected. Phillies legend Ryan Howard joins the show to talk about his baseball career, life after playing, and the funny way fans still recognize him from being in The Office . Plus, Kickoff Kevin gives a full review of his first babysitter experience, from how he felt leaving the...

AEW President Tony Khan returns to the Battleground to talk Darby Allin’s world title run, Jon Moxley’s “metamorphosis,” and why he believes AEW is red hot right now. Plus, Tony opens up about AEW’s women’s division, future international cities, the AEW/NFL crossover, and the hilarious possibility of Kevin Nealon and Danny DeVito stepping inside an AEW ring. Fol...

Bobby puts the guys through an NFL Draft trivia game to see who really knows their history, and things get competitive fast. Eddie explains why he is officially ready for Jerry Jones to be gone from the Cowboys, which turns into a bigger conversation about Dallas, the draft and why his kids may be watching the next generation of ownership when they're older. Plus, the guys react to a wild story ab...

The guys get into a funny but real conversation about what Bobby would put on a resume, which quickly turns into a bigger discussion about just how many cool things he’s done and how you could possibly fit it all onto one page. Texas Longhorns legend Brian Jones also joins to talk about the Cowboys draft needs, which defensive player will get picked first, and more! Plus, Bobby reveals his T...

Eddie shares a wild story after unexpectedly playing a part in saving someone’s life, and Bobby and Mike break down WrestleMania 42 by grading the biggest moments, matches, and everything in between. Then the guys get into the price of having your college mascot attend your wedding, including one school charging $10,000 per hour! From real-life heroics to wrestling takes to mascot madness, t...

A listener DM'd Eddie on Instagram and asked if he would like to go to the Masters for free last week, but Eddie didn't see it until it was too late, so he called the listener to find out more information. Plus, Battle from the 'Battleground' podcast joins the show to preview WrestleMania 42 and breaks down the biggest matches and storylines before giving Bobby a very personal gift. And the guys p...

Bobby reveals the winner of the Meat in My Mouth Challenge between Eddie and Kevin, and the judges shock everyone on the show! Then Dylan shares his top three moments from his trip to The Master's on Sunday and what it was like being at Augusta in person. Plus, The Athletics Nick Baumgardner joins the show to talk about the Cowboys about draft plans, Fernando Mendoza comps, and much more.   D...

Bobby shares why he thinks everyone should have Mexican friends, which turns into one of the funniest parts of the episode. Later, Michael Strahan talks about growing up in Germany and the intense mindset he had to get into as a player, including the “mean” switch he flipped while playing. Plus, Alan Shipnuck joins Bobby to break down his Rory McIlroy biography, what he learned along t...

After Kevin cooked his first brisket this past weekend, Bobby officially sets the stage for an Eddie vs. Kevin brisket-off next weekend, with himself serving as judge once it all goes down. What started as Kevin trying his hand at brisket has now turned into a real competition, and the guys talk through how it all came together. Plus, they get into some of the wildest and most unbelievable stories...

Bobby brings the guys a new dad-fluencer segment idea he’s thinking about launching and tests out two possible names. That turns into a conversation about dad life, how it changes you, and the everyday stuff that comes with being a parent. Eddie also opens up about his bets in a more honest way than usual, and CBS Sports reporter Matt Norlander joins Bobby to talk about Dan Hurley, what he&r...

Eddie throws out a wild question to the guys: does anybody want to buy a cow from his friend? Somehow, that turns into a real debate. Plus, Eddie shares the story of how he almost got into it with a teenager, and Bobby sits down with Celtics Hall of Famer Robert Parish to talk about what fighting in the NBA was really like in the 80s, why he got a later start in basketball than most people would e...

On this episode of 25 Whistles, Bobby shares the mistake that led to him losing $3,000 and how one small slip turned into a painful lesson. Then college basketball insider Jeff Goodman joins the show to talk about the search for the next North Carolina head coach, what makes that job so massive, and why there’s also real buzz around Bill Self potentially retiring from Kansas. Plus, the...

Bobby’s March Madness excitement runs into a very real-life problem: what do you do when Arkansas keeps winning, but you’ve also got a newborn at home? The guys get into Bobby’s tournament dilemma, the pull of trying to be there for a big Razorbacks run, and how different those kinds of decisions feel when life at home has changed. Eddie also shares a wild story after witnessing...