25 Whistles with Bobby Bones (A Football Podcast)

Bobby gets a cryptic text from Kane Brown about the Georgia-Arkansas game and tries to figure out what he meant. The guys also react to the massive amount of money some college football programs are spending in NIL and make their picks for the weekend. Then DeSean Jackson joins the show to talk about being an undersized receiver, his draft story, and how his playing career shapes him as a head coach. Plus, Bobby talks about heading to Vegas for a celebrity poker tournament, and the guys debate about the loudest stadiums in the NFL. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook App today: https://dkng.co/bobbysports If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NJ/ NY/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. N/A in NH/OR/ON. New customers only. Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 wager. $200 issued as eight (8) $25 free bets. Ends 9/19/22. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Follow the Show: @25WhistlesSports Follow the Crew: @MrBobbyBones @ProducerEddie @KickoffKevin @MikeDeestro @BrandonRayMusic See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby has a new issue with Arkansas sports after receiving a gift that doesn’t exactly land the way it was intended. Eddie shares his random Jay Cutler sighting at the grocery store, plus the guys react to another rough Cowboys performance and recap the biggest moments from the football weekend. Then John Talty joins the show to talk about Texas’ comeback, whether the Longhorns are really back, the week-to-week chaos of college football, and which teams could be in trouble as the season rolls along. Order Johns Book HERE Download the DraftKings Sportsbook App today: https://dkng.co/bobbysports If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NJ/ NY/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. N/A in NH/OR/ON. New customers only. Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 wager. $200 issued as eight (8) $25 free bets. Ends 9/19/22. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Follow the Show: @25WhistlesSports Follow the Crew: @MrBobbyBones @ProducerEddie @KickoffKevin @MikeDeestro @BrandonRayMusic See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys look at why the Patriots’ 2025 Super Bowl season should help fans avoid panicking after opening 0-1 this year. Author John Talty joins the show to go inside Lane Kiffin’s career, mindset and some of the stories behind his biggest coaching moves. Plus, the crew makes Super Bowl predictions, checks in on the Skins League and debates whether it’s ever OK to touch someone else’s kid. Pre-order Johns Book HERE Download the DraftKings Sportsbook App today: https://dkng.co/bobbysports If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER ( 1-800-426-2537 ) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777 /visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NJ/ NY/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. N/A in NH/OR/ON. New customers only. Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 wager. $200 issued as eight (8) $25 free bets. Ends 9/19/22. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Follow the Show: @25WhistlesSports Follow the Crew: @MrBobbyBones @ProducerEddie @KickoffKevin @MikeDeestro @BrandonRayMusic See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby explains why he is suddenly all in on Lane Kiffin after Week 1 and what LSU’s dominant win over Clemson says about where that program could be headed. The guys also get into a debate over a classic song that Bobby thinks is overrated, which immediately sends Eddie into defense mode. Plus, they talk Dak Prescott’s MVP chances, what would need to happen for him to be in the conversation, and whether this could finally be the year Dallas puts it all together. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook App today: https://dkng.co/bobbysports If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER ( 1-800-426-2537 ) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777 /visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NJ/ NY/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. N/A in NH/OR/ON. New customers only. Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 wager. $200 issued as eight (8) $25 free bets. Ends 9/19/22. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Follow the Show: @25WhistlesSports Follow the Crew: @MrBobbyBones @ProducerEddie @KickoffKevin @MikeDeestro @BrandonRayMusic See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys get into Tom Brady’s recent leather pants debut and debate whether it’s enough to make them reconsider his GOAT status — including whether anyone in the room would actually call Bobby out if he showed up wearing the same thing. They also react to the wild rewards South Alabama is offering fans for winning with the team in EA College Football 27, run through the NFL’s top-selling jerseys, and talk PGA Championship. Later, Bobby reveals what he recently bought at Arkansas, shares the story behind an X-ray room, and explains how he feels about having things named after him. Plus, Kickoff Kevin tells the crazy story of seeing someone almost die right in front of him. Follow the Show: @25WhistlesSports Follow the Crew: @MrBobbyBones @ProducerEddie @KickoffKevin @MikeDeestro @BrandonRayMusic See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eddie accidentally lets it slip to his wife just how much he owes from gambling, and now he has to deal with the fallout. He also tells the story of playing catch with Luke Bryan’s son and whether he had anything to do with his quarterback skills. Bobby explains why he’s suddenly nervous about Texas heading into the season, plus the guys get into the Cowboys, Week 0 college football, CeeDee Lamb’s house getting broken into and Kevin’s scary car incident. Follow the Show: @25WhistlesSports Follow the Crew: @MrBobbyBones @ProducerEddie @KickoffKevin @MikeDeestro @BrandonRayMusic See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys debate the most hostile stadiums in college football, from Texas A&M and Penn State to the places Bobby thinks would be toughest to walk into as an opposing fan. Bobby also puts his hockey knowledge to the test to see how many NHL teams he can actually name. Plus, the guys get into the age-old jersey debate and decide when men should finally stop wearing them. Along the way, Bobby talks about the Cowboys being the most valuable franchise in sports, Caitlin Clark’s latest numbers, and Kickoff Kevin has an unfortunate salsa situation. Follow the Show: @25WhistlesSports Follow the Crew: @MrBobbyBones @ProducerEddie @KickoffKevin @MikeDeestro @BrandonRayMusic See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby and Eddie debate whether parents should send their kids off to college with condoms, and Eddie explains why he wants no part of making that purchase for his son. Plus, Kickoff Kevin has an issue with Tom Holland after watching The Odyssey. The guy's debate some of the most famous athletes in the world, and Bobby explains why he’s cutting back to one fantasy football league. Then, they close it out with a wild sports edition of Would You Rather featuring LeBron vs. MJ, Brady vs. Tiger, the Super Bowl vs. the Masters and plenty more. Follow the Show: @25WhistlesSports Follow the Crew: @MrBobbyBones @ProducerEddie @KickoffKevin @MikeDeestro @BrandonRayMusic See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby puts Eddie's WNBA knowledge to the test as the he quizzes him to see how many teams he can actually name — and things get interesting pretty quickly. Then Mike Sando joins the show to break down his annual QB Tiers, including where Dak Prescott and Jalen Hurts stack up and how NFL coaches and executives really view the league’s quarterbacks. Plus, Eddie admits he may be aging out of the bar scene after an old friend said he will be visiting him soon, which leads to Kickoff Kevin talking about his blackout days and Mike D telling everyone why he doesn't really drink anymore. Follow the Show: @25WhistlesSports Follow the Crew: @MrBobbyBones @ProducerEddie @KickoffKevin @MikeDeestro @BrandonRayMusic See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby and the guys make the case for why years ending in “4” might quietly be some of the greatest movie years ever, looking back at everything from 1984 to 2024. Bobby also reveals his top 5 actors of all time, which leads to plenty of debate and some questionable movie-watching decisions from Eddie. Plus, they discuss the Caitlin Clark effect on the WNBA and how one player can become a lightning rod for an entire sport. Kickoff Kevin is back after knee surgery, the guys reveal a brutal fantasy football punishment, and Bobby shares stories involving Larry Fitzgerald, Diddy and more. Follow the Show: @25WhistlesSports Follow the Crew: @MrBobbyBones @ProducerEddie @KickoffKevin @MikeDeestro @BrandonRayMusic See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kansas State head coach Collin Klein joins the show to talk about quarterback Avery Johnson, taking over the Wildcats and what happened when his phone suddenly got hit with 3,000 text messages. Then Akron athletic director Dr. Andrew Goodrich breaks down the idea behind the school’s “Offensive Coordinator of the Game” giveaway, how the winner will get involved and why Akron created one of the wildest promotions in college football. Follow the Show: @25WhistlesSports Follow the Crew: @MrBobbyBones @ProducerEddie @KickoffKevin @MikeDeestro @BrandonRayMusic See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kickoff Kevin addresses the group chat drama with Eddie and clears up what really happened behind the scenes. Then the guys get into the WNBA’s latest controversy and debate why the league continues to create unnecessary problems for itself when it comes to including Caitlin Clark. Plus, they look across the NFL and decide which team needs a Super Bowl win the most heading into this season. Follow the Show: @25WhistlesSports Follow the Crew: @MrBobbyBones @ProducerEddie @KickoffKevin @MikeDeestro @BrandonRayMusic See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby and Eddie are joined by Jason Garrett who was most notably the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys from 2010 to 2019. Eddie calls him out on going to coach for the rivals, The New York Giants. He talks Cowboys rivalries, the legendary 90s Dallas teams, Michael Irvin stories, Tony Dungy’s coaching influence, building the right staff, and what it takes to lead an NFL team. Plus, he shares his thoughts on the challenges of being an NFL quarterback and whether the Cowboys can make a run this season. We also talked about the wild story of an older fan slapping a younger fan for not standing during the national anthem. Bobby gave his thoughts on Lebron James going to Philadelphia and how good the 76ers will be with him. Follow the Show: @25WhistlesSports Follow the Crew: @MrBobbyBones @ProducerEddie @KickoffKevin @MikeDeestro @BrandonRayMusic See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Missouri head coach Eli Drinkwitz joins Bobby to discuss navigating NIL, recruiting the right players and why coaching requires a different approach for every athlete. He also opens up about raising four daughters, making more time for his family and attempts to use Bobby to continue his favorite pastime—trolling Arkansas. Plus, Eddie explains why his son’s recent golf pairing turned into a creepy outing, and the guy's debate which stadiums deliver the best game-day experience. Bobby also revisits the history of the four-minute mile, defends Pat McAfee from his latest critics and breaks down the changes happening at NFL Network. Follow the Show: @25WhistlesSports Follow the Crew: @MrBobbyBones @ProducerEddie @KickoffKevin @MikeDeestro @BrandonRayMusic See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys look back at some outrageous commercials from the ’80s that would never make it to television today, including questionable diet products, awkward slogans and celebrity ads that aged terribly. They also debate which major moments became bigger than sports, recap the office Pop-A-Shot tournament and question whether Tom Brady is doing too much in retirement. Plus, they call for justice for Caitlin Clark, Kevin gives an injury update, and Eddie tries to convince everyone to get back out on the golf course. Follow the Show: @25WhistlesSports Follow the Crew: @MrBobbyBones @ProducerEddie @KickoffKevin @MikeDeestro @BrandonRayMusic See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby asks the crew whether they could ever put loyalty aside and accept a job with a rival team, leading to a debate over money, opportunity where the line should be drawn, and if he could ever work for the University of Texas. They also discuss Christopher Nolan’s films over the years as if it were a greatest hits album. Plus, Kickoff Kevin shares the strange story behind his recent ER visit, leaving everyone to wonder whether he went to a real emergency room or something much more questionable. Follow the Show: @25WhistlesSports Follow the Crew: @MrBobbyBones @ProducerEddie @KickoffKevin @MikeDeestro @BrandonRayMusic See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby and the guy's debate whether Bills fans should be nervous about Josh Allen potentially playing flag football in the Olympics and how much risk NFL teams should accept when their franchise quarterbacks compete outside the league. Then, they react to Dak Prescott’s body transformation and what his new look could mean heading into the season. Plus, Bobby breaks down his favorite television shows of all time, shares his thoughts after finally watching The Wire , and explains where Severance fits into the conversation. Follow the Show: @25WhistlesSports Follow the Crew: @MrBobbyBones @ProducerEddie @KickoffKevin @MikeDeestro @BrandonRayMusic See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 risks just aren’t worth it anymore. Follow the Show: @25WhistlesSports Follow the Crew: @MrBobbyBones @ProducerEddie @KickoffKevin @MikeDeestro @BrandonRayMusic See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 why LeBron James ending up with the Golden State Warriors could be a real possibility to finish his career story. Follow the Show: @25WhistlesSports Follow the Crew: @MrBobbyBones @ProducerEddie @KickoffKevin @MikeDeestro @BrandonRayMusic See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 explaining why it could lead to more scoring, strategy, and excitement. Follow the Show: @25WhistlesSports Follow the Crew: @MrBobbyBones @ProducerEddie @KickoffKevin @MikeDeestro @BrandonRayMusic See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.