Podcast Summary: Bussin' With The Boys – Mitch's WILD Diet + Bussin' 4 Square Drama | Inside The Bus

Date: November 21, 2025
Hosts: Will Compton & Taylor Lewan
Episode: 27 ("Inside the Bus")

Overview

This lively and hilarious episode dives deep into two main topics:

• The chaos of the Bussin’ office’s Four Square league, complete with hotly debated rankings and refs under fire.
• Mitch's uniquely simple (some might say wild) “diet,” including peanut butter and jelly crackers for dinner and his aversion to vegetables, fruit, and cooking.

The Boys also detour into tales of adult “camp games,” debate what makes a good meal, and roast each other for their food habits, all with trademark banter and authenticity.

Key Segments & Discussion Points

1. Cold Open & Light-Hearted Banter [01:35 – 04:00]

• Episode kicks off with jokes about "episode 27", athlete jersey numbers, and playful confusion on sports trivia.
• Each host jokes about their own or a friend's relation to the number, setting the chill, familiar tone.

2. Producer Matt’s Hemorrhoid Ordeal [02:04 – 09:09]

• Matt details his medical adventure after discovering blood during a trip to the bathroom.
  • Went to urgent care, was unsure if it was HIPAA to share details.
  • Hilarity ensues as Matt describes showing a photo to his dad and being examined by two doctors.
• Quote:
  • “Monday at like 4pm, I take my annual Chipotle shit… I saw some blood… probably just that red salsa.” – Matt [02:47]
  • “I had to go to three Walgreens... am I just gonna poop blood the rest of my life?” – Matt [06:23]

Key Moments:

• Matt’s embarrassment and logistical nightmare at the pharmacy (prescription confusion, shortage, $300 total spent).
• Group offers support, jokes about “T’s and P’s in the chat for Matt’s butthole” [09:03].

3. Bussin’ Office Four Square League Drama [09:09 – 17:20]

• Heated debate about the internal office Four Square power rankings.
• Some team members unhappy about their spot, feeling overlooked for both skill and “longevity.”
• Ref (Sherm) called out for inconsistent calls, with some embracing the chaos for the fun of the game.

Notable Quotes:

• "You definitely should be higher… when Four Squares got started, you, I mean, a commercial break would come and you’d look over, and Coop’s out the door.” [09:55]
• “I feel like the under-appreciated role is not staying in King, but just staying in the game.” [13:01]

Rankings Breakdown: [11:15]

1. Jackson (self-appointed #1, to group protest)
2. Jared Beeman
3. Cade McConnell (controversially high for low playtime)
4. Garrett Hargis
5. JP Hovey
6. Mitch Carsley
7. Cooper Comsock (at the “cut line”)
8. Ryan Nolan

• Remainder: Jeremy Clump, Matt Malone, Chef Jack Canning, Delaney Walker, Taylor Lewan, Clay Matthews (DNP)

• Discussion about how to score: time in game versus time as “King.”

• Banter over custom Four Square jerseys and prospects of tournaments/“season” structures.

• Ideas for creating a physical leaderboard and potentially moving the court outdoors post-NFL season.

4. Camp Games & Office Rec Leagues Expansion [17:20 – 21:21]

• The Boys reminisce and brainstorm about other “camp games” (Gaga ball, wall ball, spike ball).
  • Explanations for games like Gaga ball for listeners (octagonal pit, waist/knee-level hits).
• Stories about COVID-era makeshift volleyball leagues, run-ins with campus police.

5. Deep Dive: Mitch’s “WILD” Diet [24:55 – 44:11]

a) The Ritz Crackers & PB&J Diet [25:12 – 29:37]

• Mitch eats peanut butter and jelly on Ritz crackers for dinner, inspired by childhood routine with his dad (“He’d make some PB&J crackers, we’d just sit and hang out a little. They’re good.” [25:55]).
• Admits he “doesn’t like grocery shopping during the week,” leading to low food variety.
• Only eats from 2-8pm; regularly skips dinner or eats the same lunch and dinner.
• Makes sure to lay out the PB&J in photo-ready fashion (“I got it down to a science… Can’t do the jelly first – the jelly will make the cracker soggy.” [28:52])

b) Food Preferences & Lack Thereof [27:05 – 37:00]

• Admits to rarely ordering takeout or eating vegetables.
• Had a roommate cooking full “classic American meals” while he subsisted on cracker-based snacks.
• “I couldn’t tell you the last time I made myself a vegetable.” – Mitch [35:30]
• Fruit? Only via “acai bowls” or memories of canned mandarin oranges as a kid.

c) Relationship Realities & Future Meals [37:00 – 41:04]

• Brooke, his girlfriend, likes making enchiladas, chicken and rice—Mitch is slowly expanding, but admits he’ll often make his own simple foods.
• “I don’t like eggs… but I’ll eat the waffles! The unhealthy stuff.” [37:25]
• On hosting: “Maybe for an Inside The Bus vlog, we have Mitch cook us dinner.” [41:40]

d) “Last Meal” Wishes [32:07 – 33:37]

• Mitch’s death row meal: “My mom’s chicken and dumpling in the crock pot, half-gallon of milk, and really, really warm chocolate chip cookies from Max & Irma’s.” [32:23]

e) Cooking Skills, Air Fryer Experiments, and Crock Pot Love [53:09 – 54:09]

• Mitch explains his “five to seven” meal rotation, primarily stir-fry (using frozen veggie “California medley”), chicken and rice, and crock pot meals.
• Air fryer gets discussed as a way to make easy veggies and steaks.

6. Food Habits, Relationship Dynamics, and Going Out [44:11 – 52:10]

• Mitch’s reluctance to spend money on dining out; Brooke’s wish for more together time/social dinners.
• The guys urge him to try new restaurants and even suggest Italian/steakhouse spots in Nashville (Craig’s, Verago, Noco, Abba, etc.) [48:44 – 51:01].
• Plans for future “double date” and “squad dinner” to get Mitch out of his food rut ensue.

Memorable Quotes:

• “You and Brooke go out to dinner?”
  “No.” – Group & Mitch [44:15]
• “We’ll have meals together sometimes… she’s making her food, I’m making my food.” – Mitch [34:33]

7. Shout-Outs, Pet Peeves, and Show Closer [55:06 – 62:17]

• Pet peeves shared by the crew, including:
  • Waiting for friends to come downstairs (timeliness/courtesy, [57:03])
  • People bringing “stinky” food (like onion sandwiches) onto planes [60:27]
  • Stealing Chipotle to-go orders (“Pet peeve is definitely stealing people’s food out of the to-go line.” [63:15])
• More jokes about who’s the most punctual, who’s hardest to feed, and the reality of Mitch’s “best shape” despite his “wild” diet.
• Ends with friendly agreement to make Mitch cook a meal for the team vlog.

Notable Quotes & Timestamps

• On diet:

  • “It is kind of crazy that I look the way I look eating what I eat.” – Mitch [31:45]
  • “By then, like, I'll realize I can't… Like, this works for me. It's not going to work for two kids.” – Mitch [36:27]

• On Four Square controversy:

  • “I think what's throwing the list off is Cade being three.” – [12:26]
  • “Staying in the game… that's what I do.” – [13:16]

• On relationships:

  • “What I'm nervous for… she likes shit that I don't like.” – Mitch [34:35]
  • “Somebody has to keep these kids alive.” – Mitch [36:27]

Funniest Moments

• Matt’s hemorrhoid saga, "[02:47–07:04]", especially describing pharmacy woes and showing his dad a photo for advice.
• The team’s outrage over Four Square rankings and the idea someone could “iron-on” a Four Square jersey in pursuit of office glory.
• Mitch’s matter-of-fact statements about only eating PB&J crackers, not recalling his last vegetable, and describing his “five-minute” dinner prep rituals.

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [01:35] – Episode opens, jersey numbers talk
• [02:04] – Matt’s hemorrhoid story begins
• [09:09] – Four Square drama introduced
• [17:20] – Camp games and volleyball brainstorming
• [24:55] – Deep dive into Mitch’s unique “diet”
• [35:30] – Mitch on vegetables and fruit
• [44:11] – Relationship dynamics and eating out
• [55:06] – Pet peeves and shout outs
• [63:15] – Chipotle story wraps

Tone & Style

• Candid, friendly, and brimming with self-deprecating humor.
• Fast-paced, with good-natured roasts, real-life stories, and playful back-and-forths.
• Relatable for anyone who’s ever been on a rec league, skipped a grocery trip, or survived on minimalistic meals.

Useful For:

• Anyone interested in the Bussin’ crew’s office culture.
• Fans of spontaneous adult friendships and mock-competitive office games.
• Listeners curious about how NFL players and their circles eat, play, and manage relationships off the field.
• Laughs about real-life adulting mishaps.

Catch you next week on Bussin’ With The Boys – much love.