Bussin' With The Boys – Episode 26

Title: The Best Bussin' Trips + Our First Impressions Of Each Other | Inside The Bus
Date: November 14, 2025
Hosts & Guests: Will Compton, Taylor Lewan (absent), Jack McPherson, Garrett Hargis, Coop, Derek, Sherm, and rotating crew

Episode Overview

This episode delivers a lively, inside-the-bus discussion among the Bussin' With The Boys crew—reflecting on their wildest podcast trips, best memories, and first impressions of one another. The boys field heavy fan questions, swap travel stories, reminisce about high school days, and roast each other with their typical blend of football banter and locker-room humor.

Major Topics & Discussions

1. Legendary Bussin’ Trips & Experiences

Fan Question Segment – "Favorite trip or experience with the crew?" (03:05–17:30)

• Michigan (First Bussin’ Bowl) Memories

  • Meeting old friends, running into families, and a wild night out ending with a “half-frozen, half-eaten pizza” in the room, and a rough morning after:
    • “The second that I opened that door, I spewed everywhere on the sidewalk. Luckily, not in this guy's car. I go to sleep... we woke up and there was half of a tombstone pizza that was eaten, but it was still frozen.”
      (Jack McPherson, 04:22–05:56)

• Super Bowl Week in Arizona

  • First Super Bowl week as a crew, DIY Airbnb house, run-ins with NFL legends, meeting Dana White for the first time, legendarily hungover interviews.
    • “That was a legendary week of interviews… we were one of the first people to see Brittney Griner when she got imported back from Russia.”
      (Jack McPherson, 07:51–08:04)
  • Going to parties, failed entrances (Drake’s party!), and hilarious misadventures.
  • "Just having our own crib was hilarious." (Garrett Hargis, 07:35)
  • "That was my favorite Super Bowl 100." (Jack McPherson, 11:21)

• Field Stormings & College Atmospheres

  • South Carolina trip: Iconic golf cart entrance after Tennessee’s defeat.
    • “In my head I'm like, no way. In my worst dreams, this is gonna be the three guys that are gonna be cheering against my downfall.” (Jack McPherson, 13:51–14:01)
    • “After just, like, getting just physically and mentally defeated, all that... I'm literally crawling back on the hotel floor.” (Jack McPherson, 14:55–15:24)

• Other Stand-Outs

  • Notre Dame: Slamming shots and storming the field with Will on Coop’s shoulders.
  • First ever live UFC fight—“That was a dream come true moment.” (Will, 16:46–16:56)
  • Eating bull testicles with Liver King—“Had to do it, but, man, just. It tastes exactly like you think it would.” (Jack McPherson, 17:24–17:28)

Notable Quote:

“The first ever UFC fight that we went to, because that's bucket list... To experience it in person for the first time was... a dream come true.”
(Will, 16:41–16:56)

2. Which College Would You Choose If You Could Do It Over?

Fan Question Segment (18:24–24:28)

• Everyone reflects on the best campuses they've visited as part of Bussin' travels, contemplating where they'd go if not their alma mater.
  • Oregon stands out for its beauty and vibe.
  • Texas, LSU, Florida State, Ohio State also get nods for culture, fun, or infrastructure.
  • Many mention environmental/cultural differences from their actual school experiences.

Notable Quotes:

“Oregon... one of the most beautiful, clean. Seems like all the people there are pretty nice. It's just a different vibe out there.”
(Jack McPherson, 21:31–21:49)

"I wouldn't hate Ohio State just because of a culture standpoint... Clean's a big one for me because you go to like, the wrong campus and it's nasty."
(Jack McPherson, 23:48–23:59)

3. High School Stories & Memories

(33:00–51:45)

• The boys reflect on their unique high school experiences, varying from large public schools to tiny private ones and in-the-sticks rural communities.
  • Common themes: playing sports (football, soccer, golf), “that one cool teacher,” sneaking around campus, and being labeled by seniority (“big bro,” “unk,” etc.).
  • Hilarious tales of running school pranks, overcoming injuries, and stretching every possible loophole.
  • Touching moments: impactful mentoring teachers, lifelong friendships, and small-town quirks.

Memorable Quotes:

“My high school was awesome... Football was horrible, but it was kind of funny because a lot of the other sports dominated... one guy's like, I'm trying to bring a state championship to Eastside. And this dude Del, he goes, well, you in the wrong sport, brother.”
(Will, 33:38–34:29)

“We had some awesome teachers, like, ones that definitely understood the cool factor… [Dr. Norman Storm always said] ‘elbows, man, elbows.’”
(Garrett Hargis & Jack McPherson, 45:12–45:47)

• Touching Tribute:
  • Jack reflects on being “the last pick” for the Brentwood High media internship, and how Mr. Adcock’s encouragement helped shape his career path.
    • “I mean, he's definitely not listening to this… But as a kid who just like kind of like didn't take it that seriously, like in school my whole life, it felt good to like hear a teacher be like, hey man, I believe in you and like you need to continue to do this.”
      (Jack McPherson, 53:53–54:05)

4. First Impressions of Each Other & How Relationships Evolved

(55:35–70:47)

• Everyone shares candid, honest first impressions—both good and bad—of the rest of the team, with stories of overcoming initial awkwardness and growing tighter over time.
  • Onboarding Nerves: Many recount being anxious during their interviews and feeling like fish out of water at first.
  • Humor & Vibe: The consensus is the Bussin’ team intentionally hires for vibe and humor, not just skill.
    • “I just feel like it's funny that we've somehow built a team of people that somehow are so similar, but also so different. And everyone can bust balls, laugh. Like, it's... a great environment.” (Garrett Hargis, 64:03–64:12)
  • Roasting & Inside Jokes: Running gags about team nicknames, social media roles, and football knowledge ("ball off" trivia, bromance votes).
  • Genuine Friendship: Stories of gradual friendship building, sharing desks, and travel bringing people together.
    • “There were a few months where, like, I just, like, just didn't give [Jared] a chance, didn't talk to him... now Jared's like, one of my favorite guys ever.” (Jack McPherson, 68:02–68:50)

5. Funny Segment: Age Brackets & Office Nicknames

(74:01–75:57)

• Jack breaks down the “male age categories” and the office hierarchy:
  • LNs ("little ___s"): 8–14
  • YNs: 15–25
  • "Big Bro": 26–35
  • "Unk": 36–44
  • "OG": 45–55
  • "Elder": 60–70
  • Wide-ranging debate over who counts as big bro, unk, YN, etc.
    • “I just got promoted to big bro, so I'm there. I feel like I'm not trying to leave anytime soon.” (Derek, 76:15)

Memorable Quotes & Moments

• On Surviving The Night in Michigan:

  • "I got in Uber, I hit this point where we were at the Brown Jug, I believe. And I just remember the floors feeling so slippery, and my mouth started salivating, and I was like, okay, this is not good... The second that I opened that door, I spewed everywhere on the sidewalk."
    (Jack McPherson, 04:22–05:37)

• On Meeting Celebrities at Super Bowl Parties:

  • “I'm not about to just stand with Michael Irving...” (Coop, 07:18)

• On Hilarious Fan Interactions:

  • "Anyone ever tell you you look like Taylor Lewan if he had cancer?” (Story recounted by Jack, 10:44)

• On Travel Bonding:

  • “It's so fluid, and it's the perfect amount because you should have people that you're closer with and people that you don't just because that's the nature of people. But it's so funny to watch it shift between guy to guy.”
    (Will, 64:25)

• On Building The Team:

  • "Your first judgment. You're like, all right, is he gonna, like, be cool to hang out with every day? And does he do good work and does he work hard and does he care about the brand?... We've somehow built a team of people that somehow are so similar, but also so different."
    (Garrett Hargis, 62:27–64:12)

• On High School Teachers That Matter:

  • "He was an absolute G... as a kid who just like kind of like didn't take it that seriously, like in school my whole life, it felt good to like hear a teacher be like, hey man, I believe in you and like you need to continue to do this."
    (Jack McPherson, 53:53–54:05)

Notable Segment Timestamps

• Best Bussin’ Trips & Experiences: 03:05 – 17:30
• Dream Colleges / Re-doing College: 18:24 – 24:28
• High School War Stories: 33:00 – 51:45
• First Impressions of Each Other: 55:35 – 70:47
• Office Hierarchy/Nicknames (Big Bro, Unk, etc.): 74:01 – 75:57

Episode’s Tone & Vibe

Classic “Bussin With The Boys”: rowdy, candid, self-deprecating, full of inside jokes and genuine affection among teammates. The language is breezy, with football and frat-house humor but balanced with heart—particularly in stories about formative teachers, lasting friendships, and how the team’s chemistry has grown.

For Listeners

• For die-hard Bussin’ fans, this is a must-listen for behind-the-scenes team banter and lore.
• Newcomers get candid insights into the show’s family-like vibe, with plenty of laughs and memorable stories to illuminate “how the sausage gets made” and why this crew resonates with fans.
• Skips all ad breaks and focuses on core content, fan interactions, and spontaneous moments.

Closing Moment

• Final segment: the crew realizes it’s the “Coop (Episode 26) episode,” closes out with a frantic recitation of the number’s football legends, and cues up more inside jokes for next time.
  • “Go ahead and close this out out, big bro.” (Derek, 77:37)

End of Summary