Podcast Summary: Bussin' With The Boys – "Jarod Is Doing Stand Up + The Boys Side Quests | Inside The Bus"

Episode Date: September 19, 2025
Hosts: Will Compton, Taylor Lewan, Jared, JP, Coop, Matt, Jack

Episode Overview

This episode is a classic "Inside The Bus" hangout, where the crew dives into personal milestones, side quests outside their main gig, and plenty of comedic banter. The main throughline is Jared’s first steps into the world of stand-up comedy, the group’s reflections on their own hobbies (aka "side quests"), and a crowd-sourced take on NFL parlays. Along the way, the boys weave stories about childhood chores, vivid dreams, social dynamics, and the eternal search for both good bets and better water sponsors.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Jared's Stand-Up Comedy Journey

Starts at 02:42

• Nerves and Social Dynamics: Jared recounts his first attempt at signing up for an open mic at Zanies, sharing candid details about his pre-show anxiety that's more about logistics (“where do I sit? do I get a water?”) than the performance itself.
  • “I was telling, like, everyone here, I was like, I'm shitting myself. Like, I was not nervous at all. …Then all the nerves hit.” (Jared, 02:55)
• Open Mic Lottery: Despite arriving first and signing up, Jared’s name wasn’t drawn for a spot. He surprisingly feels relief rather than disappointment, having overcome his main hurdle—showing up and mixing with the comedy crowd.
• Advice from a Veteran: Jared bonds with an older comic, “Scotty B. Funny” (Instagram handle), who both encourages him and offers a reality check:
  • “You will bomb tonight. …But that’s fine. I’m telling you, you have a good story here, but you’re not going to tell it right and it’s going to suck.” (Jared, paraphrased, 05:00)
• Next Steps: Jared plans to continue signing up at Zanies but also scope easier access open mics at other venues. The crew rallies around him, both supporting but understanding his desire to perform without close friends present—at least for the first few months.

2. The Boys’ Side Quests

Main thread through 13:24, picks back up at 51:11 and 55:48

• Definition: The crew dubs their personal hobbies and projects outside Bussin’ “side quests.” Each person claims a niche—flag football, golf vlogs, video game content, comedy, and more.
• Support and Accountability: Light discussion about documenting and sharing these “side quests,” joking about filming, vlogging, or turning gaming sessions into streamed content.
  • “That's also sick. Kind of like a side quest you’re doing.” (Coop to Jared, 09:01)
  • “We all have side quests now in here.” (Will, 55:41)
  • “That’s the team side quest: y’all have got to live stream.” (JP, 58:38)

3. Chores, Childhood Memories, and Imagination

14:19 – 21:46

• Weekend Chores: The group reminisces about yard work, garage cleanouts, and the rituals parents imposed:
  • “...some weekend chores when you’re young. The yard, that was the one thing...that took up multiple Saturdays for me as a kid sucks.” (JP & Coop, 15:58)
• Imagination & Growing Up: They nostalgically recall playing “the floor is lava,” wild daydreams, and playground castles—lamenting the loss of childlike creativity.
  • “What happened to the imagination, man?” (JP, 21:26)

4. Dreams, Nightmares & Sleep Stories

22:03 – 34:44

• Weird Dreams: The guys run through memorable recurring dreams—teeth falling out, being at school undressed, or playing football with an iPhone.
• Night Terrors & Sleepwalking: Will shares a childhood sleepwalking story, even being “caged in” after running through the house screaming:
  • “My parents, like, woke up to me screaming 'it's the end of the world.' ... then I slammed into a door, knocked out.'” (Will, 27:46)
• Halloween Town Curse: Jared details how watching the movie "Halloweentown" as a kid would make him sleepwalk, puke, and have feverish nightmares—he avoids it to this day.

5. College Life Stories & Social Moments

44:28 – 48:04

• Recruitment Visits: Coop and Matt swap wild tales from college recruiting visits, including a night where Coop gets thrown up on at a party:
  • “He throws up on me...in front of everybody, the whole team. ...That was the whole rest of the night, oh dude, you’re the guy that got threw up on.” (Coop, 43:38)
• Frat FIFA Glory: JP shares how dominating at FIFA on a frat house TV became his entire campus identity for a brief window.

6. Product Endorsements, Pen Sales, and Water Sponsorship Dreams

54:37 – 55:07; scattered throughout

• Jared hypes up JP’s pen business (“best writing pen of all time”) and the running joke of seeking practical podcast sponsors—water, beef jerky, or even Nintendo seeds.

7. NFL Parlays & Football Talk

Recurrent: 51:11, detailed at 63:24–70:36

• Group Parlay Segment:

  • Each host takes turns pitching picks for their group parlay, debating matchups, odds, and gut feelings. (Cowboys, Falcons, Texans, Chargers, Tampa Bay, Green Bay come up.)
  • Includes light trash talk and strategy chatting: "That was going to be mine until he took it... if we're talking parlays, I think it's good we throw in just one little, you know, one." (Will, 67:45)

• Bussin Bowl Predictions:

  • They rapid-fire score predictions for Nebraska vs. Michigan, with most favoring a Nebraska victory.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On doing stand-up for the first time:
  • “I felt like I accomplished something, which is so cringy. But I was like, I did it.” (Jared, 09:23)
• On Community & Comedy:
  • “Kind of hope my name doesn’t get picked. And then it didn’t get picked... I got over the nerves at least last night.” (Jared, 05:39)
• On sleepwalking and parents’ solutions:
  • “...I used to sleep run and one time I had to get caged in my own room. With like a dog door covering my whole door.” (Will, 27:25)
• On college party mishaps:
  • “...he throws up on me. ...I’m the kid that got threw up on...That was the whole time.” (Coop, 43:38)
• On becoming the “FIFA Guy” at a fraternity:
  • “If you beat him, you’re in. ...it’s such a hilarious...” (JP, 46:21)
• On side quests and accountability:
  • “That’s the team side quest: y’all have got to live stream.” (JP, 58:38)
• On keeping hobbies fun:
  • “Who cares if nobody’s watching? It’s just fun.” (Will, 58:21)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [02:42] – Jared begins his story about trying stand-up at Zanies
• [05:00] – Advice from a veteran comic
• [09:01] – “Side quest” concept introduced
• [14:19] – Weekend chores and growing up stories
• [22:03] – Vivid/weird dreams conversation
• [27:25] – Will’s sleepwalking story
• [29:03] – Jared’s sleep-puking “Halloweentown” curse
• [43:38] – College party “throw up” story
• [46:21] – JP’s frat house FIFA story
• [51:11/55:41] – “Side quest” accountability, video game streaming discussions
• [63:24] – NFL group parlay picks
• [71:53] – Bussin Bowl (Nebraska vs. Michigan) predictions

Episode Tone & Style

The conversation is loose, self-deprecating, loaded with inside jokes, and deeply supportive. The hosts needle each other while also affirming their ambitions, small wins, and creative outlets. The episode is less about structured content and more about offering a slice of life among friends—NFL players and creators pursuing laughter, growth, and a few extra dollars on their parlays.

For Listeners New to the Show:
This episode offers a perfect snapshot of "Inside the Bus"—where comedy, real-life anxieties, and football gambling meet brotherhood, nostalgia, and the pursuit of “side quests.”

End Note:
Skip the ads—dive in at [02:42] to catch the best stories, and stick around as the boys close with predictions, accountability, and a promise to keep chasing both their dreams and the next big parlay.