Bussin' With The Boys

On this episode of Best of the Bus, Will Compton and Taylor Lewan sat down with Panthers legend and one of the smartest linebackers to ever play the game, Luke Kuechly last offseason. Kuechly was just inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame! From his early love of football to becoming the heartbeat of the Carolina Panthers defense, Luke breaks down how he saw the game differently than everyone else—and why instinct and preparation made him one of the most dominant players of his era. Luke opens up about his early retirement after multiple concussions and gives an honest look at the toll the NFL can take. He shares stories from Boston College, training at IMG before the Draft, his NFL Combine experience, draft night emotions, and what it was like playing alongside Cam Newton and Christian McCaffrey. The boys also dive into rookie-year moments, getting Mossed by Julio Jones, the veteran linebackers who shaped him, and how he could seemingly read quarterbacks’ minds snap after snap. Elite football IQ. Locker room stories. Legendary plays broken down in real time. This as one of the best episodes of the year in 2025! Big hugs and tiny kisses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jared 'Demon' Beeman, sit-in contributor known for sharp banter and comic timing. He joins lively Valentine’s Day chat, shares a fridge-spoilage horror story, and dives into playful newly-wed style games. Expect hilarious dumpster confessions, parenting mishaps, and warm shoutouts sprinkled between dad-hack banter and heartfelt voicemails.

Recorded: February 09, 2026 Welcome to another episode of Bussin' With The Boys featuring special guest, 49ers star running back and NFL comeback player of the year, Christian McCaffrey. Will Compton & Taylor Lewan sit down with christian McCaffrey fresh off his Comeback Player of the Year season and carrying the load for a beat-up 49ers roster, CMC gets real about the responsibility of being the guy, the mental side of the grind, and how this season tested him. The conversation also touches on Mac Jones’ strong year, George Kittle battling injuries, and some legendary behind the scenes football talk including stories about Julius Peppers’ freak athleticism and why Luke Kuechly was the gold standard on the practice field in Carolina, when CMC was at the Panthers. Outside the game, CMC talks through how he decompresses, what his daily training routine actually looks like in season, stepping into fatherhood, and how growing up playing multiple sports helped build his skill set. Plus, there’s a classic Super Bowl week moment thrown in that perfectly sums up the chaos of the week. If you’re about top-tier RB play, behind-the-scenes Super Bowl stories, and real locker room football conversations, this one’s for you.   0:00 Intro4:18 KNF Clean Take6:03 Super Bowl Recap8:12 Will Finally Got His House Setup11:01 Taylor Hit Vegas17:46 How Would You Change Super Bowl Week26:05 Guest Rolodex Coming Up31:33 Gooner Of The Month34:40 CHRISTIAN MCCAFFREY INTERVIEW STARTS34:48 CMC Came Through For The Boys36:08 Winning Comeback Player Of The Year40:14 Did He Think About His Mortality?45:01 Him Being “The Guy” This Season & The 49ers Injuries50:24 Dynamic With Mac Jones Balling Out51:25 George Kittle Getting Hurt56:16 What's The Deal Will With The Electrical Substation?1:10:20 How Does CMC Relieve Stress?1:13:36 Training Day In The Life Of CMC1:17:30 Julius Peppers Is A Freak1:19:29 Luke Kuechly Was More Athletic Than People Think1:21:45 Becoming A Father1:28:45 Growing Up Playing Different Sports1:37:01 Bud Light QuestionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Delanie Walker, former NFL tight end and Super Bowl veteran, and Clay Matthews, ex-linebacker and Super Bowl champion, join to trade locker-room stories and game-day nerves. They recap Seattle’s dominance, Kenneth Walker’s big-game run, New England’s rocky offense and Drake Maye’s outlook. They also riff on the halftime show, roster futures, and running back market chatter.

Sam Darnold, former NFL quarterback and 2018 third overall pick, recounts his journey from San Clemente to USC and the pros. He talks about the pressure of the 2018 QB class, the infamous “seeing ghosts” moment, dealing with Jets fan scrutiny, being traded to Carolina, playing with Cam Newton, locker-room stories, and mental health practices like meditation.

Jeremy Klump, director of digital and former Dolphins beat-writer turned social-media personality known for the Tuanon/Tua persona, joins the late-night Super Bowl hang. He recounts his rise from trolling to credentialed reporter and the wild fallout. They trade party stories, NFL run-ins, family life, and how he joined the team. Expect chaotic laughs and behind-the-scenes Super Bowl moments.

In this episode of For The Dads with Former NFL Linebacker Will Compton, hosts Will and Sherm discuss Will’s week at the Super Bowl, Will breaks down some recent drama on X, and the boys give some solid advice to a first time Girl Dad — all while keeping the episode fun, fresh and of course, under an hour. The episode kicks off with Will and Sherm catching up from Will's travels before they dive into some hilarious conversations, including: We celebrate 20,000 fans on YouTube! Some PT6 Dad Hacks you’ll want to remember A call in that leaves us wanting to mail some garbage cans Other highlights include: Sherm shares another non-Dad Hack Rue has been singing about missing her Daddy 😭 👉 If you’re looking for dad podcast humor, parenting real talk, and a strong community vibe, this episode of For The Dads is a must-listen. 🎧 Tune in for laughs, real talk, and unfiltered dad energy. 💬 Drop a comment, share with your dad crew, and don’t forget to subscribe to For The Dads with Will Compton for new episodes every week!  PT6, Going Dark.   —-- TIMELINE 00:00 - Twenty Thousand STRONG on YouTube! 03:55 - Reddit Discussion - Book Reccos for Bedtime? 08:04 - Will talks through the hardships of leaving the family for a work trip 15:50 - It’s common for Dad’s to feel like they aren’t doing enough 17:28 - Recapping Will’s Super Bowl week schedule  20:40 - Shoutout all of the new Dad’s / Advice on having a girl 33:27 - We Want to see awesome Milk Team Six merch in the wild ! 35:46 - We love a good Wifey / Hubby shoutout! 36:52 - Crack a Cold One - Shoutout to Frankie for graduating! 44:35 - Will chat’s through the struggles of balancing and NFL career with fatherhood 1:10:06 - Another potential Non-Dad Hack from Sherm  1:13:00 - a slew of some great Dad Hacks from PT6! 1:19:12 - Checking in with PT6 on the hotline 1:34:03 - sherm hits us with an update on his past lesson of the week —--   For The Dads is for every guy who needs a place to talk, vent, and laugh about all the insane, hilarious, and chaotic sh** (sometimes literal) that comes with being a dad.    Hosted by Will Compton–NFL Vet, creator of Bussin' With the Boys, and proud dad of two. This show isn’t about expert advice and how fatherhood is the greatest thing on earth—it’s about embracing the love and suck of parenthood every day. From balancing work and family to battling the mental load, fears, and the moments that wreck you in the best way, we dive into it all with honesty, vulnerability, and a sense of humor. Cause at the end of the day... us dads have no idea what we're doing.   Alongside Will is his producer Sherman Young, a recently new father who’s currently deep in the trenches of Fatherhood and loving every minute of it. Together, they’ll break down everything that can go right and wrong (...usually wrong) when you bring tiny humans into this world.   Expect funny parenting stories, laughs, call-ins, advice, weekly themes, and the kind of conversations you’d have over a cold beer in the garage. Whether you’re raising teens or still Googling “how to install a car seat”, For the Dads is the ultimate podcast for dads who are in it, about to be in it, or just trying to do their best while screwing it up along the way.   -----   FOLLOW THE BOYS Instagram:   / Forthedadspod  Twitter:   / Forthedadspod Facebook:   / Forthedadspod TikTok: / Forthedadspod LISTEN iTunes: http://bit.ly/BWTB_Apple Spotify: http://bit.ly/BWTB_Spotify -----   SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   Olipop - Buy any 2 cans of Olipop in store, and we'll pay you back for one. Works on any flavor, any retailer. Go to https://drinkolipop.com/BWTBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Vrabel, New England Patriots head coach and former NFL linebacker, joins to reflect on Super Bowl preparation and team-building. He contrasts coaching versus playing in big games. He discusses player development, leadership moments with Stefon Diggs, growth of Drake Maye and Will Campbell, and game management decisions. Short, candid, and full of sideline stories.

In the summer, the boys went to New England for a Patriots training camp tour, and now, just months later, the Pats are in the Super Bowl. The guys sat down for a must-hear interview with Mike Vrabel, who had just taken over as the Patriots’ head coach. Vrabel opened up about his departure from the Titans, his brief stop in Cleveland, and what it was like stepping into the challenge of rebuilding New England’s culture. He also shared stories about Jameis Winston’s locker room energy and discussed his vision for the Patriots moving forward. Next, the guys caught up with quarterback Drake Maye, who was entering his second year in the league, as he reflected on his rookie season, his NFL Draft experience, and what it was like becoming the starter midway through the year. Drake also talked about how Coach Vrabel kept him on his toes and helped him grow as a young quarterback. Linebacker Robert Spillane joined the show to share his incredible journey from an NFL open tryout to earning a $33 million contract. Spillane reflected on his grind, his early years with the Titans, and the passion that kept him chasing his NFL dream. To wrap up the Patriots stop, Mack Hollins joined the boys to explain why he never wears shoes, how a random meeting with Australians shifted his mindset, and how close he came to walking away from the game. If you missed this one over the summer, it’s a must-listen. And if you already heard it, it’s definitely worth running back again. Enjoy, boys.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The crew recounts surviving Nashville's sudden historic ice storm and wild neighborhood moments. They preview chaotic Super Bowl week plans, staffing, and themed bus ideas. There's a lively debate over favorite local Mexican spots and group dining habits. The group unloads fun pet peeves and shares pop culture and sports chatter for a light, rambunctious hang.