Bussin' With The Boys: For The Dads

Episode: Scottie Helped ScarScar Walk! + A Proven Legendary “Have A Boy” Hack
Release Date: March 11, 2026
Hosts: Will Compton & Deke "Sherm" Sherman

Episode Overview

This episode is a classic blend of heartfelt parenting stories, real talk about fatherhood, listener shout-outs, hilarious dad hacks, and community-building moments. Will and Sherm dive deep on the joys and struggles of being a modern dad, cover listener questions and dad wins, and even unveil some "life hacks," including a now-legendary tip on how to “have a boy.” The guys also drop a heavy dose of fatherly feels, reflect on loss and legacy, and reinforce the powerful community they've built among dads (and moms) everywhere.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Building the Dad Community

Timestamp: 05:02 – 08:22

• Listener Shout-Out: Marcus Session scheduled his daughter's C-section to coincide with a podcast release so his family could revisit the shoutout. His message embodies the pod's ethos: “A space that reminds us all to be present, intentional and authentic for our children and our partners.”
  • Will: “That is exactly what this show is about. All while massively failing along the way.” (07:09)
• The Hotline: Dads are invited to leave voicemails to vent, celebrate, or share hacks: 601-THE-DADS.
  • Community engagement via emails, comments, and voicemails is encouraged and is the beating heart of the show.

Handling Toddler Tantrums & Sibling Dynamics

Timestamp: 09:25 – 26:23

• Handling Tantrums:
  • Discussion on keeping your cool when your toddler melts down, shared by Will and a listener from Noonan Podcast.
  • “You walk away from a situation, I know I do, where I'm sitting there thinking about how I could have handled something differently.” – Will (10:08)
  • Pro tip: “Adapt, distract, overcome.” (12:20-13:14)
  • Remove the child from the situation, distract, and then talk through the emotions, especially as they get older.
• Introducing a New Sibling:
  • Will shares how his older daughter Rue was thoughtfully introduced to baby sister Scotty.
    • “The entire goal is let’s check on mom first, and then introduce you to Scotty.” (20:31)
    • Use language to make the older child feel included and not replaced. E.g., “When I'm done feeding Scotty, I got to go play with Rue.”
  • Gift Exchange: The new baby "gets a gift" for the big sibling—a hack handed down from Stephen Cheah.
• Sibling Play Story:
  • Hilarious recap of 16-month-old Scotty helping 8-month-old Scarlett try to crawl (“like Dane Gables had enough in his wrestling room…”).
  • Will grapples with the fine line between letting little kids play rough and parental intervention:
    • “My instinct is to control your kid a little bit because we're trying to have some manners.” (30:21)
  • Reflections on how different parents perceive risk and boundaries.

Dad Hacks & Parenting Wins

Timestamp: 34:34 – 37:37

• “Con” your friends into a dinner out with your toddler as an excuse to socialize AND tire the kid before bed.
• Normalize seeing your friends with your kids—don’t assume they mind!
  • “Any parent that's sitting there that's like, I'm never gonna see my friends again. Oh contraire. It's very simple to just go grab a bite…” – Sherm (35:17)
• Dog People vs. Baby People:
  • Will: “When you become a parent, you almost laugh at the dog people, but I get it… it’s a good training tool for responsibility.” (41:02)

The Weight of Legacy: Dealing with Loss

Timestamp: 48:31 – 63:46

• Will reads a moving message from Landon Fritas about losing a parent.
  • “Maybe that’s how my daughter gets to see him—through me.” — Landon (48:31)
• Will’s reflections:
  • “I do feel like I parent better because of everything that happened… it gives me that North Star, that guiding light in my own parenting…” (51:58)
• The story of Will’s mother’s sudden passing and the impact on his parenting journey. (53:52-62:17)
  • She was a school principal and a fierce, loving mom.
  • Last message: “What's your address so I can send you Christmas gifts?” (62:17; sentimental highlight)

Listener Shout-Outs, Life Hacks, & Legendary Moments

Steak and Blowjob Day & Sibling Advice

Timestamp: 16:50 – 21:53

• Recurring jokes and build-up to “Steak and Blowjob Day” (March 14), described as “a manual tradition, just another one to throw out there.”
• Will gives actionable advice about preparing older siblings for new arrivals (see above).
• Dad Hack for having a boy: Don’t make eye contact during conception.
  • Quote: “Don’t make eye contact when you’re trying to make that boy. That’s all I gotta say. It’s evidence-based. This is backed by science.” – Listener Caitlyn (81:01)

Community Highlights & Positivity

Timestamp: 74:03 – 75:49

• The "For the Dads" Twitter community, now nearly 200 members strong, is described as “the most Dad-coded group ever,” full of dads sharing proud moments.
  • “It feels like you almost have an accountability buddy.” – Will (75:15)
• Discussion on how sharing the small wins and struggles helps everyone appreciate what they have.

PTFit & Accountability (Dads Getting Healthy)

Timestamp: 84:26 – 95:54

• Multiple listeners describe health journeys—weight loss, getting in shape for their kids, using accountability to make fitness changes.
• Will and Sherm brainstorm launching a PTFit dad challenge/community for support, inspired by FirstForm’s culture:
  • “There’s an opportunity for routine and structure for this community… What is the overall framework we can give ourselves?” – Will (87:24)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On Parenting & Failure

“There’s no barometer on what being a great parent is. You intuitively know how well you feel like you’re doing most of the time.” — Will (07:09)

Sibling Introduction Hack

“When your first one walks in and mom is holding the second one, the first child, in their eyes… they are your entire world. And now mom is holding the second baby. Not that they throw a tantrum, but just building the foundation…” — Will (20:31)

On Community

“This community that you boys have created is exactly what dads and families need. A space that reminds us all to be present, intentional, and authentic…” — Listener Marcus Session (06:49)

Epic Dad Hack

“Don’t make eye contact when you’re trying to make that boy. That’s all I gotta say. It’s evidence based. This is backed by science.” — Listener Caitlyn (81:01)

On Grief & Parenting

“Maybe that’s how my daughter gets to see him—through me… Thank you for reminding me that it's still okay to miss him and still okay to feel so emotional about it no matter how long it's been.” — Listener Landon (48:31)
“It gives me that North Star, that guiding light in my own parenting…” — Will (51:58)

Timestamps for Significant Segments

• Marcus Session’s Daughter’s Shoutout / Community Love – 05:02–08:23
• Tantrum Handling & Adapt-Distract-Overcome – 12:00–14:20
• Introducing a Second Sibling / Sibling Dynamics – 19:15–26:23
• Scotty Tries to Help Scarlett Crawl (Hilarious Playdate Recap) – 26:23–33:23
• Dog People vs. Baby People (Responsibility Riffs) – 39:07–41:02
• Will Reads Listener’s Reflection on Parental Loss – 48:31–51:58
• Will’s Story of His Mom’s Passing – 53:52–62:17
• “Steak and Blowjob Day” & Parenting Traditions – 16:50–21:53
• Don’t Make Eye Contact—“Have a Boy” Hack – 81:01
• PTFit & Dad Health Challenge Discussion – 84:26–95:54
• Twitter Community Shout-out – 74:03–75:01
• Dan Gable Quote & Closing Parenting Wisdom – 119:33–124:09

Featured Listeners & Dad Comments

• Marcus Session: Scheduled baby’s C-section on podcast day so they could always revisit the shoutout (05:02–06:49).
• Trenton Klein: Update from the “137 missed calls” dad—his wife drove 2.5 hours alone near full-term for a volleyball tournament before labor! (14:26–15:54)
• Noonan Podcast: Shares the struggle of staying calm with a child’s tantrum (09:26–10:08).
• Caitlyn (and Zach): Legendary “boy hack” (81:01).
• Landon Fritas: Heartfelt tribute reflecting on missing a parent and parenting while grieving (48:31–51:58).
• Andy from Florida: Called in to celebrate buying his family a lake house! (112:07).

Thematic Recurring Elements

• Humor in Parenting: Lots of irreverent jokes about “Steak and Blowjob Day,” craigslist parenting hacks, and brotherly ball-busting.
• Depth and Vulnerability: Raw account of grief, advice for parents on loss, parent-child bonds.
• Community First: Frequent engagement with listeners’ emails, comments, and voicemails.
• Actionable Tips: Ranging from sibling transition strategies to “PTFit” community health momentum.

Lessons & Closing Wisdom

• Three Reasons to Be a Parent (from Derek Thompson):
  1. “The baby you bring home from the hospital is not the baby you rock to sleep at two weeks… To have a child is to fall in love with a thousand little beautiful strangers.” (121:06)
  2. Ride the rides.
  3. There’s always another way (see Twitter thread).
• Do the date nights, even if you need a babysitter—reconnect as a couple.
• Keep community strong—don’t “Dad in isolation.”

Summary

This episode of For The Dads is a tour de force of why Will and Sherm’s mix of real talk, laughs, and intentional transparency have built such a passionate following of dads (and moms) who want to do fatherhood well. From the delight in a toddler’s progress, the pain of sudden loss, and the ongoing effort to be a “present, intentional and authentic” parent, listeners get practical wisdom, emotional resonance, and the joy of a community that has their back. Plus: the infamous “Don’t make eye contact” gender-swaying hack makes its debut.

Hashtag of the episode: #PutABowOnIt