#544 - Lionel Richie on Writing “Hello” and “All Night Long” + What Michael Jackson Was Like + Meeting the Commodores  and Not Wanting to Go Solo + What “We Are the World” Still Means to Him

#544 - Lionel Richie on Writing “Hello” and “All Night Long” + What Michael Jackson Was Like + Meeting the Commodores and Not Wanting to Go Solo + What “We Are the World” Still Means to Him

On this episode of the BobbyCast, Bobby sits down with music icon, Lionel Richie at the State Theater in Austin, Texas to have a one-hour candid conversation about Lionel's new memoir titled 'Truly'. Lionel opens up like never before — taking us from his childhood in Tuskegee, Alabama, to the global stages that made him a household name. He shares how his grandmother’s wisdom shaped his outlook on life, the humor that helped him navigate the Jim Crow South, and the moment music truly became his purpose. Lionel looks back on the Commodores forming while in college, what it was like opening for the Jackson Five, and the stories behind timeless hits like “Hello,” “Lady,” and “All Night Long.” He also reflects on the magic of “We Are the World,” the sacrifices behind success, and why family still anchors everything he does.It’s a warm, inspiring conversation filled with laughter, lessons, and a few unforgettable stories from one of music’s most enduring legends.

Check out Lionel's memoir titled Truly HERE: He tells stories about his early life in Tuskegee, Alabama, being super shy as a kid, joining The Commodores, struggles, loss, faith and more.

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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

#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

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 ...

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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

#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

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 t...

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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

#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

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 th...

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Top 10 BobbyCast Episodes of 2025! (Part 2)

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 Ch...

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Top 10 BobbyCast Episodes of 2025! (Part 1)

Top 10 BobbyCast Episodes of 2025! (Part 1)

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, L...

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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

#566 - Sean Ryan on Being Mistaken by Us for a Different Shawn Ryan + Overcoming Homelessness + Busking Early on In Order to Make a Living

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 m...

26 Joulu 202543min

Christmas Special: Brenda Lee on the Unexpected Life of "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree"

Christmas Special: Brenda Lee on the Unexpected Life of "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree"

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 ...

23 Joulu 202535min

#565: Bobby and Eddie Debate if These Bands Are Actually Great or Just Nostalgic + Top 5 Favorite Music Documentaries

#565: Bobby and Eddie Debate if These Bands Are Actually Great or Just Nostalgic + Top 5 Favorite Music Documentaries

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...

19 Joulu 20251h 3min

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