Bussin' With The Boys Episode Summary

Episode: Ty Simpson Talks Staying at Alabama, Proving Himself & Getting Revenge on Oklahoma
Date: December 23, 2025
Hosts: Will Compton & Taylor Lewan
Guest: Ty Simpson (Alabama Quarterback)

Main Theme/Purpose

This episode brings the listener into the heart of college football's postseason chaos as Will, Taylor, and the Bussin' crew recount their wild playoff game experiences in Oklahoma and Texas A&M, culminating in a spirited interview with Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson. The conversation centers on adversity, proving doubters wrong, and sticking to one’s process. Ty Simpson shares frank insights on Alabama's resilience, leadership under Coach DeBoer, the shifting college football landscape, and his personal decision to stay at Bama rather than transfer. The hosts’ signature banter and behind-the-scenes tales round out a rich episode for fans of both college football and authentic athlete storytelling.

Episode Breakdown

1. Warm-Up: Holiday Chaos & Family Life

• [04:45–09:11]
  Taylor tells a hilarious, honest tale about surviving Christmas chaos with his family in New York—restaurant struggles, fighting to change diapers, “embracing the suck,” and cherishing memory-making with his kids.
  Quote:
  • "There are going to be times where it sucks and you don't want to be there, but you have to embrace the suck, man. Because… we're in the memory making business." – Taylor Lewan ([07:29])
• Will likens the chaos of New York and Christmas with family to the upcoming chaos at Oklahoma and Texas A&M for the CFP games.

2. On the Road: Oklahoma & Texas A&M Playoff Adventures

• [10:24–33:42]
  • Credential Drama: The Bussin' crew wrestles with College Football Playoff credential bureaucracy at Oklahoma, facing skeptical staff and being big-timed by a mysterious, uncredentialed “quarter zip guy,” which leads to being ousted from the media food area mid-hot dog—"power-moved" in front of locals.
    Quote:
    • "This guy walks up to me and verbally brings the fingers over, doesn’t poke the chest... 'I thought I told you guys I already talked to your buddy here about his camera... here you are eating a hot dog. I'm gonna kindly ask you to leave.'" – Will Compton ([19:18])
  • The crew's efforts to showcase Oklahoma’s stadium and atmosphere are stymied, creating an avoidable rift that ironically taints their (and potentially viewers’) impression of OU.
  • The “Bussin’ curse” is jokily invoked: every school that snubs them sees its fortunes turn. Quote:
    • “There is now a Bussin’ curse... a certain team DMed us that we couldn't come on their sideline. That team only won one game after that DM. They were in the top 10.” – Ty Simpson ([35:37])
  • At Texas A&M, they are once again shuffled around by playoff credentialing, missing key on-field moments but making the best of it—elevating fan engagement and humor to cover the access shortcomings.

3. Guest Interview: Ty Simpson, Alabama Quarterback

A. On Field Juice & Wolf Mentality

• [49:04–50:46]
  Ty describes his locker-room mentality heading into the Oklahoma playoff game, his drive to prove doubters wrong, and his playful, ultra-competitive pregame energy (including nearly injuring Will on a sideline dap). Quote:
  • "I was like, I'm a wolf today. Let's go. That was the motto going into the game, dude." – Ty Simpson ([50:10])

B. Resilience in the Face of Adversity

• [51:11–55:21]
  Ty candidly breaks down Bama’s challenging season—being written off after losing to Oklahoma, the media piling on, and how all the talk just fuels the team’s fire. He details what it was like when the team was down 17-0, drawing inspiration from The Last Dance and Man in the Arena, and how the turning point was about simple belief and one play sparking a comeback. Quote:
  • "All we needed was a chance. We just needed a spark... Once we got that spark, everybody was just like, all right, we can do this." – Ty Simpson ([56:19])

C. Playoff Atmosphere & 50 Cent

• [57:40–61:08]
  Ty recalls the electric environment at Oklahoma—night game, student section hype, epic light show, 50 Cent performing “Many Men”, and how all of it amped up the team. He admits not realizing 50 Cent was actually there until a teammate pointed it out.
  Quote:
  • "Kaden Proctor like tapped me... I was like, oh my God, let's go... when that 50 Cent came out, I was like, let's go, man. It's time to ride." – Ty Simpson ([61:08])

D. Coach DeBoer’s Leadership & Locker Room Vibes

• [62:08–64:16]
  Ty speaks highly of new head coach Kalen DeBoer’s focus, ability to ignore outside noise (including persistent Michigan rumors), and keep Bama fixed on the mission. Quote:
  • "That's one of the reasons why I respect Coach DeBoer so much... that's just what we did. And when that, you know, 50 Cent came out, I was like, let's go, man. Like, it's time to ride." – Ty Simpson ([62:50])

E. Staying at Alabama During “Transfer Era”

• [64:16–71:11]
  Ty opens up about almost transferring when Coach Saban retired, temptation from other schools (with large NIL offers), and his decision to stay at Alabama for legacy and personal growth, partly on Saban's advice. Quote:
  • "Why not stay? Why not do the abnormal thing and, you know, prove to everybody that I want to be here and help the team? Because I love my teammates..." – Ty Simpson ([68:24])
  • "It's never been about the money for me, right? Like, I'm a coach's son. I love ball. I just wanted to play..." – Ty Simpson ([69:38])

F. The “Bud Light” Question & Ultimate Sacrifice

• [74:45–75:26] Ty is asked what he’d do for an ice-cold Bud Light; he responds he’d “do anything for a national championship,” echoing the legendary variable answer. Quote:
  • "So you're saying you'd cut your dick off for a national championship?" – Taylor ([75:16])
    "I mean, I said I'd do anything... whatever puts 19 up there for the Crimson Tide." – Ty Simpson ([75:19])

G. Ty on “The Boys” & Steadfastness

• [73:11–74:18] Ty thanks Will and Taylor for their authenticity and for showing the human side of athletes—demonstrating how the pod inspires and connects players. Quote:
  • "When I listen to your podcast... it puts a smile on my face... it's just something to watch and look forward to and get my mind off football... Like I said in your motto—be a boy." – Ty Simpson ([73:11])

4. Post-Interview: Reflections & College Football Talk

• Obsession & Mentality
  Will and Taylor reflect on Ty's “five star talent, one star mentality”, love for the process, and fire. They note the visible shift on the sideline when Ty and Alabama found their spark.
  Quote:

  • "This guy’s a five star talent with a one star mentality." – Will Compton ([76:58])

• Game Analysis
  The hosts break down in detail how Alabama was able to adjust to Oklahoma’s defensive strategies once things clicked, punctuating Ty’s leadership and the coaching staff’s brilliance.

5. Bussin' Lore: Hockey Night with Matt Malone

• [94:49–105:19]
  The crew shares a lighthearted report from Matt Malone’s beer league hockey game—detailing skill, missed goals, and the idea to get the whole Bussin’ crew (and fans) to attend and cheer, nurturing a new branch of “Bussin’ lore”.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "There are going to be times where it sucks and you don’t want to be there, but you have to embrace the suck, man." – Taylor Lewan ([07:29])

• "This guy walks up to me… 'I thought I told you guys… here you are eating a hot dog. I'm gonna kindly ask you to leave.'" – Will Compton ([19:18])

• "I was like, I’m a wolf today. Let’s go." – Ty Simpson ([50:10])

• "Why not do the abnormal thing and, you know, prove to everybody that I want to be here and help the team?" – Ty Simpson ([68:24])

• "So you're saying you'd cut your dick off for a national championship?" – Taylor Lewan ([75:16]) "I mean, I'd do anything… whatever puts 19 up there for the Crimson Tide." – Ty Simpson ([75:19])

• "This guy’s a five star talent with a one star mentality." – Will Compton ([76:58])

Key Timestamps

| Segment | Timestamp | |---------------------------------------|------------| | Family Christmas/Chaos | [04:45–09:11] | | Oklahoma credential saga | [10:24–22:41] | | “Hot dog” confrontation | [19:18] | | “Bussin' curse” joke | [35:37] | | Ty Simpson interview start | [49:04] | | Wolf mentality & team juice | [50:10] | | Down 17–0, comeback talk | [55:21] | | Playoff atmosphere & 50 Cent | [57:53] | | Handling Saban retirement & transfer | [64:16–68:24] | | NIL temptations discussion | [69:38] | | "Do anything for a natty" quote | [75:19] | | Reflections on Ty’s mentality | [76:58] | | Matt Malone’s beer league recap | [94:49] |

Tone and Language

Conversational, irreverent, sometimes bro-ish but always candid, playful, and insightful. The episode balances deep football analysis, vulnerability, and the boys' signature locker-room humor.

For Listeners Who Missed the Episode

• This episode offers a compelling, behind-the-curtain look at what it’s like to cover college football’s biggest moments—credential drama, campus energy, locker room leadership—and to be the athlete at the center of it all. Ty Simpson, in peak form, describes the wolf mentality that led Alabama’s comeback over Oklahoma, addresses the pressures and temptations of modern college football, and shares why he stayed the course at Bama.
• You’ll also get plenty of laughs at the Bussin' crew’s expense, from hot dog mishaps to beer league hockey scouting reports.

Summary:
A can't-miss episode for college football junkies and “Bussin” fans—a high-energy mix of chaos, adversity, pettiness, and inspiration, starring the new wolf of Tuscaloosa, Ty Simpson.