Bussin' With The Boys

Recorded: November 04, 2024

San Diego Chargers Defensive Legend Shawne Merriman joins Will Compton and Taylor Lewan for Episode 301 of Bussin' with the Boys! Shawne Merriman discusses his time at Maryland University, and the Buffalo Bills. Merriman then dives into his journey from a tough upbringing to becoming one of the most feared pass rushers in the league. He shares stories from his days with the San Diego Chargers, including his signature "Lights Out" sack dance, iconic clashes with NFL legends, Jason Taylor, Lorenzo Neal and Phillip Rivers to name a few. As well as what it took to...

Former NFL linebacker Will Compton, 3x Pro Bowl offensive tackle Taylor Lewan, 3x Pro Bowl tight end Delanie Walker and Super Bowl champion Clay Matthews make their NFL Week 8 picks for Browns-Steelers, Ravens-Bills, Chargers-Rams, Chiefs-Broncos, Eagles-Commanders and Bears-Seahawks. The crew talks 2x MVP Lamar Jackson’s expected return vs. Bills QB Josh Allen, Rams DE Myles Garrett, Bears QB Caleb Williams, Justin Herbert trade chatter, the Colts sending 8x Pro Bowl guard Quenton Nelson to Seattle and Clay’s flag football title.

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Will Compton, Taylor Lewan and college football analyst Josh Pate lock in Week 9 picks on The Locker Room, presented by FanDuel. The crew breaks down Ohio State vs USC as Lincoln Riley’s hot seat heats up, the coaching carousel buzz around Baylor, TCU and UCLA’s Bob Chesney, and Oregon’s outlook with quarterback Dante Moore out for the season. Plus picks for Florida vs Georgia, Utah vs Cincinnati, Wisconsin vs Iowa and Virginia vs Wake Forest.

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In this episode of For The Dads with Former NFL Linebacker Will Compton, Willy C gets a personal video from wrestling legend Dan Gable, Sherm confesses he drew Scarlett's Halloween pumpkin himself, and a PT6 dad calls in about his son's first bully, all while keeping the episode fun, fresh and of course, a little spooky.

The episode kicks off with the boys rocking their Olipop pumpkin hoodies (shoutout to artist Rue) before getting into topics like:

- Dad brain strikes again (a missing bottle and a 4.5-star Yelp review for Willy C)

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Who were the BEST quarterbacks in the NFL this week? Some of the league's biggest names are making serious statements, and the quarterback conversation is getting more interesting every week.

Former NFL quarterback Chase Daniel is back with another episode of The Breakdown, revealing his Top 6 quarterbacks of the week and taking you inside the film to show what separates the good quarterbacks from the elite.

This week's Top 6 QB Power Rankings feature Caleb Williams, Jordan Love, Michael Penix Jr., Joe Burrow, JJ McCarthy and Jared Goff. Who earned the No. 1 spot, and which quarterbacks...

Will Compton and Taylor Lewan sit down with Alex Smith, the former No. 1 overall pick, 3x Pro Bowl quarterback, 2020 NFL Comeback Player of the Year and ESPN NFL analyst. Alex goes from one scholarship offer at Utah to the 49ers, Jim Harbaugh, losing his job to Colin Kaepernick, mentoring Patrick Mahomes with the Chiefs, the leg injury that nearly cost him his leg, military rehab and his comeback against Aaron Donald. Plus Justin Herbert and the Chargers, UFC 333 and Taylor’s Dollywood trip.

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Will Compton and Taylor Lewan react to a wild Week 8 of college football on the CFB Recap, presented by FanDuel. South Carolina stuns Tennessee on a walk-off field goal behind quarterback LaNorris Sellers, Cincinnati upsets Texas Tech as booster Cody Campbell speaks out, and UCF knocks off BYU. Plus Texas beats Ole Miss, Indiana tops Michigan in overtime, Lincoln Riley’s hot seat at USC, Baylor fires Dave Aranda, the College Football Playoff picture and the Fix of the G6.

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NFL Week 7 had some WILD games. The Seattle Seahawks completely shut down the previously undefeated Kansas City Chiefs. The San Francisco 49ers also suffered their first loss to the Atlanta Falcons. The Los Angeles Rams were back to looking like what everyone was expecting as they easily handled the Las Vegas Raiders. There is a lot of noise surrounding the Raiders' quarterback situation with Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza and if they should make the move to the rookie.

JJ McCarthy also got his first win is his first start with the New York Giants, he was...

For this massive milestone, hosts Will Compton and Taylor Lewan are joined by stand-up comedian, actor, and producer, Bert Kreischer! In what could be Bert's last podcast for a while, The Machine brings unforgettable stories, his famous laugh, and an empty gut that's ready to SLUG some Twisted Teas! Bert opens up about his journey in stand-up, and how his material is always changing. Touching on his multiple specials Hey Big Boy & Razzle Dazzle and hints at what's coming next! Finally The Boys hit Dad Talk (Bert being a father of two girls) and discuss the Kreischer's MOVE TO...

Former NFL linebacker Will Compton, 3x Pro Bowl offensive tackle Taylor Lewan, 3x Pro Bowl tight end Delanie Walker and Super Bowl champion Clay Matthews break down Week 8 NFL picks on The Locker Room, presented by FanDuel. Taylor tells the story of his hungover Falcons pre-draft workout, Delanie recalls the 49ers switch from Alex Smith to Colin Kaepernick, and the crew reacts to Jalen Hurts’ blood clot and Davante Adams’ injury. Plus picks for Chiefs vs Seahawks, Bengals vs Ravens, 49ers vs Falcons and Packers vs Lions.

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Former NFL linebacker Will Compton, former Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Taylor Lewan and college football analyst Josh Pate break down the wildest weekend of the season and lock in Week 8 picks on The Locker Room, presented by FanDuel. Maryland fires head coach Mike Locksley mid-show, the Big 12 admits a clock error in BYU vs Notre Dame and Texas boosters weigh head coach Steve Sarkisian’s future. Plus CFP chaos and picks for Indiana vs Michigan, LSU vs Auburn, Houston vs Utah and Tennessee vs South Carolina.

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In this episode of For The Dads with Former NFL Linebacker Will Compton, Willy C takes the girls on their first camping trip, Sherm gets ambushed by haunted house actors he hired himself, and a PT6 listener hands the boys their greatest write-in to date, all while keeping the episode fun, fresh and of course, a little spooky.

The episode kicks off with Sherm opening up about quitting caffeine and burning the boats on his 400 goal before getting into topics like:

* Scarlett enters the hitting phase (and Papa Sherm don't play)

* Will's campfire...

The NFL's young quarterbacks are making some serious noise in Week 6, and Chase Daniel is heading back into the film room to find out who's actually playing the best football.

On this episode of The Breakdown, former NFL quarterback Chase Daniel reveals his Top 6 QB Power Rankings featuring Caleb Williams, CJ Stroud, Jordan Love, Bryce Young, Kirk Cousins and Drake Maye. Who's climbing the rankings, who's playing at an elite level and which quarterbacks are starting to separate themselves?

Then it's time to turn on the tape for three major quarterback breakdowns.

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Will Compton and Taylor Lewan welcome former Florida Gators All-American linebacker and New England Patriots Super Bowl veteran Brandon Spikes to the bus. Spikes opens up for the first time about Aaron Hernandez, his “Alvin Mack” alter ego, a duffel bag of cash on his Florida visit, contemplating suicide after Super Bowl XLVI, tackling Tim Tebow in practice, Cam Newton at Florida, the Georgia rivalry revenge, and a Donald Trump phone call through Robert Kraft. Plus holiday tier talk and Jalen Hurts blood clot reaction.

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Will Compton and Taylor Lewan react to the greatest weekend in college football history as five of the top seven teams lost in Week 8. Auburn upsets No. 1 Georgia 27-24 behind Byrum Brown’s 114 rushing yards. BYU QB Bear Bachmeier takes down No. 2 Notre Dame in Provo. Backup QB Tramell Jones Jr. leads Florida past Texas as Sarkisian puts everyone under evaluation. Tennessee’s Jim Knowles defense dominates Alabama, Ohio State survives Indiana, and Miami escapes FSU in double OT.

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NFL Week 6 was absolute CHAOS! Chase Daniel breaks down all the biggest games, quarterback performances, and storylines from an insane weekend of football on The First Read!

Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears are ALL THE WAY BACK, while Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys struggle against Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers. Justin Herbert and the 0-6 Los Angeles Chargers hit rock bottom against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. Is it time for a major change?

Plus, J.J. McCarthy makes a statement for the Minnesota Vikings, Travis Hunter breaks out...

Recorded: October 21st, 2024

Episode 299 of Bussin' With The Boys Featuring Stand-Up Comedian, Adam Ray! Adam joins Will Compton and Taylor Lewan in Nashville, Tennessee to discuss his breakout 2023 & 2024 performances on shows such as Kill Tony and Dr. Phil Live! Adam is a USC grad with deep ties to being a Trojan fan during the glory days of Pete Carroll, (Heisman Winners) Reggie Bush, and Matt Leinart. 

Adam Ray was Kill Tony's 2023 Guest of the Year, as presented by Dr. Phil. His comedy special "Like And Subscribe" released on Youtube in 2024, and he has done multiple l...

Will Compton, Taylor Lewan, Delanie Walker, and Clay Matthews break down Week 6 NFL picks on the Locker Room. Will announces he’s having a boy, the crew recaps the Eagles’ collapse in London, and Moneyline Matthews debuts his fading strategy. They preview Texans at Jags with the Marvin Harrison Jr. trade, debate Bears-Falcons with Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr., all four ride with Bryce Young’s Panthers, and break down Cowboys vs Packers on SNF and 49ers vs Commanders on MNF.

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Will Compton, Taylor Lewan, and Josh Pate break down their Week 7 college football picks on the Locker Room. The crew recaps Will’s emotional Bussin’ on Campus trip to Nebraska, then dives into Alabama at Tennessee with Keelon Russell and Faizon Brandon, No. 1 Ohio State at undefeated Indiana, Notre Dame at BYU without star RB LJ Martin, Missouri at Ole Miss, and whether Texas should bench Arch Manning. Plus Bryce Underwood and Michigan, parlays, and dogs of the week.

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In this episode of For The Dads with Former NFL Linebacker Will Compton, Willy C is having a BOY, Chef survives a full night of dinner, dance party and storytime at the Compton house, and comedian Trey Kennedy pulls up to the garage, all while keeping the episode fun, fresh and of course, a double feature.

The episode kicks off with Will sharing the big news and opening up about their IVF journey before getting into topics like:

Will Compton and Taylor Lewan welcome stand-up comedian Dusty Slay to the bus on Episode 402. The Opelika, Alabama native and Grand Ole Opry performer opens up about growing up in a trailer park, buying his childhood trailer back for $1,000, and going from pesticide jobs to selling out theaters. Plus Christian Bale approached HIM to say he’s a fan, he reacts to his cut scene in Nate Bargatze’s The Breadwinner, and goes DEEP on conspiracy theories from flat earth to the moon landing.

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Will Compton and Taylor Lewan break down an emotional Week 6 on the CFB Recap. Will was in Lincoln for Bussin’ on Campus as Nebraska took a 17-6 lead over defending national champion Indiana before Anthony Colandrea’s infamous point and Nick Marsh’s two fourth-quarter touchdowns sealed a Hoosier comeback. Plus Kirby Smart’s electric pregame speech lifts Georgia past Keelon Russell and Alabama, Arch Manning struggles as Texas falls to Oklahoma, Oregon drops two straight and the Big 12 is on fire.

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NFL Week 5 was ABSOLUTE CHAOS. Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers survive a wild showdown against Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks, Drake Maye and the New England Patriots EXPLODE against the Raiders, and Nick Sirianni makes another disastrous coaching decision as Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars STUN the Philadelphia Eagles in the final seconds. Dan Quinn, Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders had an all time mess up to where they could've won the game but ended up tying the New York Giants.

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Recorded: October 24, 2022 | Massive week on the bus with the legendary Tennessee Titans Running backs Chris Johnson & LenDale White. We dive into LenDale's college career at USC, hanging out with Snoop Dogg, and his roller coaster relationship with Pete Carroll. Next we got into Chris Johnsons' legendary career with the Tennessee Titans. As you can probably guess the debate of who the greatest Titan running back of all time is got heated but all around just an awesome pod with 4 Tennessee Titan legends.

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Will Compton, Taylor Lewan, Delanie Walker and Clay Matthews break down NFL Week 5 on Locker Room NFL. The Eagles are broken heading to London without Saquon Barkley as the Jaguars and Travis Hunter await. Lamar Jackson is out with a high ankle sprain and the Falcons look to run with Bijan Robinson. Kyler Murray and the 4-0 Vikings visit New Orleans. Plus Brock Purdy and George Kittle take on Seattle, Tyson Bagent starts for the Bears at Lambeau and Clay's flag football playoffs.

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Will Compton, Taylor Lewan and Josh Pate break down the biggest Week 6 college football games on Locker Room CFB. Will delivers a Frank Solich history lesson and goes five units moneyline on Nebraska vs defending national champion Indiana with Bussin' on Campus in Lincoln Friday. Josh's model has Nebraska plus-7.5 as its favorite play on the board. Plus Georgia vs Alabama with sophomore Keelon Russell and Gunnar Stockton, Texas vs Oklahoma Red River Rivalry and the Michigan group chat leak.

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In this episode of For The Dads with Former NFL Linebacker Will Compton, the boys welcome in Spooktober and spending time celebrating with the Fam, Sherm has joined a Flag Football league (that needs a win) and Will may have traumatized Rue with a bedtime store — all while keeping the episode fun, fresh and of course, under an hour.

The episode kicks off with the boys finding out we’re a Top 10 Podcast!! before getting into topics like;

Which quarterbacks played the best football in NFL Week 4?

Former NFL quarterback Chase Daniel is back with his Week 4 QB Power Rankings, breaking down the six quarterbacks who impressed him most and taking you inside the film to show exactly what separated their performances.

This week’s quarterback conversation features Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray, Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young, Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott, Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes, New England Patriots QB Drake Maye and San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy.

These NFL quarterback rankings go beyond the box score. Ch...

Will Compton and Taylor Lewan sit down with biohacking pioneer and 13-time Ironman triathlete Ben Greenfield on Episode 401 of Bussin' With The Boys. Ben reveals the BPC-157 protocol that fueled Will and Taylor's NFL recovery, breaks down red light therapy and the science of the perfect morning routine, tries the carnivore diet for 12 weeks and opens up about nearly losing his marriage chasing longevity. Plus NFL Week 4 recap, Bussin' on Campus at Virginia Tech and the 49ers cell tower theory.

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Will Compton and Taylor Lewan recap Week 5 college football on the CFB Recap. The guys debate the AP Top 25 rankings and why five-win Nebraska still isn't ranked, then break down South Carolina's latest blown lead against Kentucky and whether head coach Shane Beamer's buyout is realistic at over 50 million. Missouri QB Austin Simmons shreds No. 8 Florida 45-17, Michigan QB Bryce Underwood struggles in a loss to Minnesota and Clemson is officially dead after Miami dominates.

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NFL Week 4 was WILD. Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys survive the Houston Texans behind a monster performance from CeeDee Lamb, while C.J. Stroud and Houston fall to 0-4. We break down Cowboys-Texans, Dak, CeeDee’s game-winning touchdown and what has gone wrong for the Texans.

We also dive into 49ers vs. Broncos and Brock Purdy vs. Bo Nix, plus Chiefs-Raiders and Rams-Eagles. Did Nick Sirianni’s decisions cost Philadelphia the game? The Eagles offense struggled badly, while Matthew Stafford and the Rams pulled off the comeback.

The Chicago Bears keep winning no matter who...

Recorded: July 20, 2022 | It's not the victory Monday we were hoping for BUT the vibes are still high and a new week is here. This week we welcome comedian Steve Byrne for an episode full of all kinds of conversations. We dive deep into the rise and fall of Dane Cook, Steve's friendship with Vince Vaughn, and the Mount Rushmore of Comedy

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Will Compton, Taylor Lewan, Delanie Walker and Pro Football Hall of Famer Clay Matthews break down NFL Week 4 on the Locker Room. The guys debate JJ McCarthy's bust label after the Vikings trade him to the Giants following Jaxson Dart's knee injury. Will fires back at Bears fans over the Caleb Williams cart drama, the Patriots ball boy goes viral refusing to give Josh Allen the football, and Cam Ward's Titans drop to 0-3 under Robert Saleh. Plus picks on the Jaguars, 49ers and Raiders.

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Will Compton, Taylor Lewan and Josh Pate break down Week 5 college football bets on the Locker Room. The guys debate whether USC head coach Lincoln Riley is the next coaching carousel casualty after Oregon's blowout win, with Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer as the top replacement target. Plus Florida's LSU 2019 comparisons heat up behind OC Buster Faulkner and RB Jadan Baugh, Darian Mensah and Miami look to end Dabo Swinney's Clemson era, and Mississippi State QB Kamario Taylor faces Alabama.

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In this episode of For The Dads with Former NFL Linebacker Will Compton, Goon Beret Matt Malone steps in for Deke (who's on his HONEYMOON!), Sherm cracks a cold one to his first solo weekend with Jill, and Will cracks a cold one to the most important fall leaf of all time — all while keeping the episode fun, fresh and of course, under an hour.

The episode kicks off with the boys recapping the Tennessee tailgate, including Chef's first-ever PT6 photo request and his questionable navigation skills, before getting into topics like;

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Week 3 gave us plenty to talk about at the quarterback position.

On this episode of The Breakdown with Chase Daniel, I’m going through my Top 6 NFL quarterbacks from Week 3 and showing you why each one earned a spot.

This week’s list features Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence, Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford, Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff, San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy, Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes and Washington Commanders QB Marcus Mariota.

But this isn’t just about stats.

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Will Compton and Taylor Lewan celebrate Episode 400 with Hootie and the Blowfish frontman Darius Rucker. Darius reveals he'd give up every dollar from Wagon Wheel for a South Carolina national championship, shares wild Charles Barkley stories, and opens up about his friendship with Dan Marino and retiring after 41 years. Plus JJ McCarthy traded to the Giants, Shane Gillis at Alcoa Friday Night Lights, and cops crashing the parking lot party.

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Will Compton and Taylor Lewan react to a LOADED Week 3 college football slate starting with Texas surviving Tennessee at number one and Arch Manning looking human on the road. The guys debate whether Florida is officially back after demolishing Ole Miss, break down Dillon Stewart's meltdown at South Carolina, and go off on the dirty hit on Oregon QB Dante Moore. Dylan Raiola steps up huge in relief, Jeremiah Smith takes over the Heisman race, Nebraska stays undefeated, and G6 Power Rankings drop.

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Welcome back to another episode of The First Read. Week 3 of the NFL was an absolutely wild week. Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens had an insane last second field goal to beat the Dallas Cowboys in Brazil. The Bills and Josh Allen survived against the Chargers. Justin Herbert and that Chargers offense really need to figure it out. Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers did just enough to beat Joe Burrow as a last second strip sack saved the day. Baker Mayfield and the Bucs did not look good as the Vikings defense dominated in Tampa. Finally, the Broncos...

Paul Bissonnette (Biz Nasty) and Ryan Whitney | Bussin' With The Boys Podcast

In this Bussin' With The Boys episode, hosts Will Compton and Taylor Lewan sit down with Paul Bissonnette (aka Biz Nasty) and Ryan Whitney, the co-hosts of the popular podcast Spittin' Chiclets, at the Barstool Sports HQ in Chicago.

Biz Nasty, a former NHL player for the Pittsburgh Penguins and Phoenix Coyotes, and Ryan Whitney, a former Edmonton Oilers player, join The Boys for an epic conversation on hockey vs. football.

Topics include the differences between NFL and NHL pregame rituals...