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Podcast: 25 Whistles with Bobby Bones (A Football Podcast)
Episode: 25W: Bobby Gets Honest and Vulnerable About His Gambling + Steve Smith Sr. on What He Remembers from Playing in the Justin Timberlake-Janet Jackson Memorable Super Bowl Halftime Show + Beanie Wells Committing to USC Before His Mom Said 'No'
Description: Bobby opens up in a way he rarely does—getting honest about his own relationship with gambling, how many thousands of dollars he lost in 2025 and what he learned. Then NFL legend Steve Smith Sr. joins to relive one of the most unforgettable Super Bowl weekends ever, including what he remembers from being part of the game tied to the Justin Timberlake–Janet Jackson halftime show that turned into a cultural moment no one saw coming. Plus, Beanie Wells tells the story of his recruiting roller coaster: how he nearly committed to USC… until his mom stepped in with a firm...