Bussin' With The Boys: Coop Is Heartbroken Over Kyler Murray + Weekend Recap

Episode Date: March 6, 2026
Hosts: Cooper Comstock, Jack McPherson, Mitch Carsley, JP Hovey
Duration covered: ~01:35 to 42:53

Episode Overview

This episode of "Bussin' With The Boys" is a laid-back offseason pod, with the regular hosts catching up after the Super Bowl lull. The central theme: the heartbreak sports fans feel when beloved athletes leave their team—via trade, retirement, or free agency. The show balances comedy, nostalgia, and real emotional moments, with Jack ("Coop") openly grieving over Kyler Murray's departure from the Cardinals, anchoring the second half of the episode.

Main Segments & Key Discussion Points

1. Weekend Recap & Nashville Stories

[02:39–14:28]

• Broadway Adventures:

  • The weekend marked Nashville's first nice-weather day of the year, which the group planned to celebrate on Broadway.
  • Hype for Aldean’s Whiskey Row rooftop, but plans were derailed when the venue still had winter tents up. Matt’s group audibled to Aldean’s bar instead.
  • Cooper: “Sometimes, like, you just need some dance music for vibes...” (05:11)

• Mishaps and Social Antics:

  • Matt partied hard Friday night, nearly missing Saturday plans.
  • Anecdotes of miscommunication and group chat chaos—especially with "Clump," a friend known for FOMO, who missed out due to Matt's “fumble.”
  • Competitive spirit between friend groups, and a “charges to the game” moment when Matt’s prospective love interest was recognized by another friend.

• House Parties & Pool Day Teasers:

  • The crew reminisces about past themed vlogs, especially an underwhelming Christmas caroling video.
  • They’re overdue for more house/pool party content.
  • Planning more themed events, with a suggestion to vlog these for their audience.

• Unique Nashville Events:

  • Mitch attended an "Always Sunny in Philadelphia"-themed DJ set—a blend of music with show references and visuals.
    • “I was decked out in Always Sunny gear, having probably too much fun. Really tired on Sunday. Leave it at that. But it was a good time...” (10:33, Mitch)
  • Encouragement for more adults to throw themed parties:
    • “No better excuse to get dressed up than just going out and dancing and having fun with your friends.” (12:58, Mitch)

2. Shop Tours & Explaining the Podcast Life

[13:19–19:23]

• Hosting Family at the Studio:

  • Jack discusses hosting girlfriend Addie’s family, including the challenge of explaining the quirky podcast workspace (basketball hoop, keg, memorabilia).
  • “Trying to explain, like, yeah, like, we do have a meeting room, though. This is our meeting room...” (14:07, Jack)
  • The novelty of the NFL memorabilia for visitors never gets old; it’s a “reset” for the hosts.

• The Perpetual Question: 'How Do Podcasts Make Money?'

  • JP and Jack commiserate about repeatedly explaining podcast monetization models to skeptical parents: “It’s always so hard to explain.” (15:54, Jack)
  • “I know inside his head... he’s probably like, ‘Dude, what? There’s no shot that anything he’s saying is support for the show...’” (16:43, JP)

• Meeting the Parents—Nerves and Tattoo Anxiety:

  • Mitch expresses pre-meeting jitters about Shannon’s traditional parents, especially hiding tattoos.
  • “...back when I’m in college, trying to hide my tattoos from my parents. But it’ll be cool.” (19:37, Mitch)

3. Heartbreak: Athletes Leaving Your Team

[20:58–42:34]

Personal Player Loss Stories

• Jack’s Baseball Wounds (Rangers):

  • Ian Kinsler traded for Prince Fielder—particularly rough since Jack owned new jerseys right before their exits.
  • “Ian Kinsler publicly said, ‘I hope the Rangers go 0 and 162.’ And I was like, damn, what do I do? All I’ve done for you.” (22:19, Jack)
  • Unique connection to Josh Hamilton: “My sister played softball in the same league as his daughter...he was super cool...just like a dad.” (23:46, Jack)

• Cooper’s Chiefs/Mets Pain:

  • Loved Jose Reyes and David Wright; disillusioned when they departed the Mets.
  • Chiefs heartbreaks: Eric Berry (cancer comeback), Jamal Charles, Larry Johnson.
    • “When me and my brother were playing football in the side yard... I’m wearing those jerseys, and I’m acting like Jamal Charles.” (25:46, Cooper)

• JP’s NFL Agony (Falcons & Titans):

  • Michael Vick’s legal saga and departure from Atlanta.
    • “When you’re in the front yard, everybody’s Michael Vick. And after he got arrested...I’m in the court case looking like, are we sure this is what happened?” (27:23, JP)
  • Heartbreak over college stars lost to injury (e.g., Marcus Lattimore for the Gamecocks).

• Mitch’s Titans Trauma:

  • A history of fan pain: McNair, Eddie George, Derrick Henry, A.J. Brown, Kevin Byard, Jurrell Casey, etc.
  • A.J. Brown’s draft day departure still stings the most, especially after buying his jersey:
    • “If I have to pinpoint one that hurt the most, it’s probably A.J. Brown...I just got an A.J. Brown jersey, four months. It’s real, dude. The jersey curse is real.” (30:35, Mitch)

4. Coop’s Deep Dive: Kyler Murray Heartbreak

[32:58–42:34]

• A Lifelong Fan’s Journey:

  • Kyler Murray’s legend in Texas HS football (“didn’t lose”), then at A&M, then OU.
  • Jack grew to root for Kyler through his NFL rise with the Cardinals (“he wins rookie of the year...”).
  • The promise of his early Arizona years (almost 8-0 start), but a series of collapses and injuries followed.

• Ultimate Disappointment:

  • "[Kyler] was the first one where I legit have to argue for him. No one's arguing against all these other players that I've grown up loving. I really wanted it to work out." (37:47, Jack)
  • “The Cardinals releasing him, it just sucks because I just felt so right, and then you’re just wrong.” (38:15, Jack)

• Seeking Kyler’s Redemption:

  • Where should Kyler go now? Jack supports Minnesota, would “root for that team.”
  • "I want him to win, like, 12 games and go to playoffs...I need people to see what I saw. I know y'all get that." (38:15, Jack)
  • Considered the irony of Kyler replacing Stafford with the Rams and beating the Cardinals twice a year: “It would be just poetic justice for the Cardinals organization...” (41:29, Jack)
  • Still loyal, still hurting: “The moral of the story is it sucks.” (42:21, Jack)
  • “I just—I don’t even care if I make it through. I want Kyler to make it through.” (42:26, Jack)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “It’s always hard to give a tour of this place. You walk in… her dad’s all about it, so it was fun... But it is funny. We walk in, have a basketball hoop and a keg.”
  — Jack, on the podcast workspace (14:07)

• “[Michael Vick], he was never in attendance of the dog fights. It just happened on his property.”
  — JP, deep in Vick-fan denial (27:23)

• “You feel responsible. You’re like, this is a Jersey curse. We all have Jersey curses!”
  — Jack, on getting player jerseys before their trade/retirement (22:57)

• “The most stressful time of your life is the preseason before you know what is the year.”
  — JP, on sports fandom hope (38:43)

• “I just—I don’t even care if I make it through. I want Kyler to make it through.”
  — Jack, in heartbreak (42:26)

Important Timestamps

• [02:39–09:48]: Weekend recap, Broadway stories, Nashville bar culture
• [10:15–12:42]: Themed parties and DJ nights
• [13:19–19:23]: Explaining podcast careers to family & shop tour stories
• [20:58–26:16]: Sports heartbreaks—baseball and football tales
• [32:58–42:34]: Jack’s full story about Kyler Murray, athlete heartbreak theme climax

Original Tone & Style

The episode is classic Bussin’—relatable, teasing, occasionally sentimental, but always conversational and quick-witted. The hosts swap memories, rib each other, and get real about the nagging sadness of player departures, with Jack’s Kyler Murray saga hitting especially hard.

Final Thoughts

While the show is rooted in NFL fandom, its true heart lies in the universally relatable agony (and comedy) of losing your sports heroes. The episode is both a support group for jilted fans and a hangout session full of stories, laughs, and a bit of therapy. As the boys say: “Guys need an outlet for this kind of thing.”