25 Whistles with Bobby Bones (A Football Podcast)

We’re back with another year-end special pulling from some of the best interviews we did all year—conversations worth revisiting, plus a few moments you may have missed the first time around. This edition features ESPN’s Seth Wickersham, Super Bowl–winning QB Joe Flacco, Chiefs Chairman & CEO Clark Hunt, longtime coach Jim Mora, and college football analyst David Pollack.

We’re doing a special episode highlighting some of the best interviews we had all year—moments you may have missed, plus a few that are worth a second listen. This collection features Heisman runner-up Diego Pavia, Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire, Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck, and longtime Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes.

Santa Bones comes out to play and hands out Christmas gifts for all the members of the show. We talked to the Head Football Coach at Stanford, Tavita Pritchard. He played quarterback at Stanford from 2006–2009 and became a defining figure in one of college football’s most famous upsets. In 2023, Pritchard made the jump to the NFL as the Washington Commanders quarterbacks coach (2023–2025)....

Bobby and Eddie talked about what’s going on with Puka Nacua after 2 crazy stories came out about him. We talked to Oklahoma State's new head football coach, Eric Morris. Coach Morris came over from North Texas where he spent 2 years as their head coach and led them to an 11-2 record this year. He was also a standout wide receiver at Texas Tech in his playing days and what went into his decision to coach at Oklahoma State. We...

Bobby hands Eddie his Christmas gift, and the reveal turns into one of those moments that instantly has everyone worried he will burn the building down. From there, the guys have to confront a brutal reality: after the worst weekend in recent fan memory, they’re down $6K and trying to figure out how it went sideways so fast—and call country music star Matt Stell to confirm the bad news. Plus, they close it out with...

Bobby kicks things off with a hot take on Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore getting fired and his theory on the reason he was caught. Todd McShay then jumps on to break down next year’s quarterback class and who he believes will ultimately go No. 1 in the NFL Draft. Plus, the guys play a “Top 25 Most Googled Celebs of 2025” game that turns into a mix of bad guesses, surprise hits, and a few names nobody saw comin...

While everyone else thinks Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza's viral interview was cringe, Bobby is somehow an even bigger fan of him and explains what it is about that moment that stuck with him. Things get a little dicey when Eddie admits he’s keeping a secret from his wife—and tries to justify why he hasn’t told her yet. Then the guys play a game trying to guess the most Googled athletes of 2025… and it does n...

At what age does your body officially hit the “uh oh, this hurts now” tipping point? Bobby kicks things off breaking down why everything from recovery time to random aches seems to change overnight, and how he’s feeling about getting older in real time. Then he’s joined by college football reporter Ross Dellenger to tell the real story behind Lane Kiffin’s dog “Juice” — how a golden r...

Bobbys had it with the Arkansas coaching chaos, and he lay out why the nonstop rumors, misreports, and “done deal” whispers have him completely fed up with the football program for the year. The guys also discuss the big question: are the Dallas Cowboys actually a playoff lock, or is everyone getting a little too comfortable with that 10-win number? Bobby breaks down what the rest of the schedule looks like, why the Chi...

Bobby kicks off this Thanksgiving episode with his honest reaction to Arkansas’ new head coach and what it means for the Hogs going forward. He also talks about how he may or may not have played a role in getting him to sign with the Razorbacks.

Then Brandon flips the script and gives Kickoff Kevin a full-on music lesson, breaking down what Kevin doesn’t know after he saw Stephen Wilson Jr at the Ryman earlier this...

Bobby admits he blew past a DK red flag during the Chiefs game, but it all paid off in a big way for him. For the first time, Tony Romo actually got under his skin—why the booth bit is wearing thin and how the Brady talk landed. Quick hits: Jameis chaos, a Twitter dust-up, LSU Senior Night weirdness, Pats expectations, and the one-and-done playoff question. Then Bobby’s weekend watch list—the shows and movies wort...

Bobby starts the episode by poking at Eddie’s salsa/seasoning business, basically asking if it’s a real hustle or just a hobby at this point. Eddie tries to defend himself, but admits getting the business off the ground has been harder than he thought, which only gives Bobby more ammo. Then Brandon Marcello joins to untangle the latest Lane Kiffin rumors — what’s real, what’s ridiculous, and what would...

Bobby addresses the question listeners keep asking: is he headed to ESPN…or is something else going on entirely? He also sits down with former NFL wide receiver Ed McCaffrey to talk about what it’s really like watching your sons play—when you’re torn between being “Dad in the stands” and “former player on the couch.” Plus, Eddie gives a long-awaited update on his seasoning business, ...

Bobby walks through his latest obsession: the strategy behind bidding on a Bob Ross painting and why he’s analyzing every move like it’s the Super Bowl. He also explains the story behind a cryptic tweet that sent listeners into a frenzy and how wild the reactions got. Then Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key joins the show to talk about QB Haynes King, the standard inside his program, and how this team is managing expecta...

Bobby kicks things off with an honest update on his ankle surgery, how he’s feeling, and what recovery has really been like behind the scenes. Then he’s joined by college football insider Brandon Marcello to unpack whether Jon Gruden could actually end up coaching in the college ranks, why Texas A&M is different this year, and much more. Plus, the guys react to the feedback rolling in on Eddie’s latest in...

Bobby kicks things off with one simple request for listeners after Eddie’s interview with 2x NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson and explains why it matters for the show. Then he’s joined by On3’s Andy Staples to talk through what’s going on with billionaires in college football and how much influence they really have, which current CFP team will be out when it's all said and done, and much more...

Eddie jumps in on parenting after Bobby asks him a question on being selfless vs selfish, and what he should do in this scenario. Plus, Bobby has a PSA for all Arkansas fans, and reveals an unexpected candidate for Arkansas’s next head coach, according to his sources that leaves Eddie and Kickoff Kevin in shock! Then CBS Sports' Brandon Marcello maps the national carousel—“best case” targets schools are...

Bobby kicks things off explaining why the Arkansas head-coach hiring odds has him officially banned from sharp objects for the near future—part cautionary tale and part comedy. Then USF head coach Alex Golesh drops by to talk ball and beyond: his Mount Rushmore of music (and why kids these days don't understand good music), what he thinks of Fayetteville, AR, during the fall, and why having a routine is so key for him. And Ed...

Bobby opens with the headline: Eddie’s out of the 25W parlay group. How it went down, why it happened, and what it means for this coming Saturday's parlay. Then the crew dives into a former NFL star who forgot to turn off Instagram comments—cue the instant roast and some legendary replies. Finally, a listener checks in on Eddie’s lingering golf tournament debt to Bobby. Bobby makes it clear he doesn't want to do i...