Bussin’ With The Boys: Inside the Bus - "We Have Fan Mail + Best Sports Tournaments"

Episode 39 | March 13, 2026

Overview

In this episode of "Inside the Bus," the Bussin' With The Boys crew—Jack McPherson, JP Hovey, Cooper Comstock, Mitchell Carsley, and special guest Derek Witten—come together for a lively, nostalgic, and heartfelt bus session. They kick things off by discussing the departure of team member Garrett Hargis, then dive into genuine fan interaction by unboxing a special package from longtime listener “Mr. White Chocolate.” The episode goes on to spark vibrant debates about the most annoying parts of adulthood, the greatest sports tournaments of all time, and the enduring legacy of the Olympics, all delivered with the Boys’ classic mix of humor and camaraderie.

Farewell to Garrett Hargis

[02:42 – 05:37]

• Jack addresses the absence of co-host Garrett Hargis, explaining that he’s moved on to new opportunities:

  “He is now on to bigger and better things... We will sadly miss him on all fronts of our business, including Inside the Bus.” —Jack McPherson (03:09)

• The boys reminisce about Garrett’s many roles over the years, likening his versatility to Shohei Ohtani:

  “Shohei Ohtani of podcasting industries, Garrett Hargis.” —JP Hovey (05:04)

• Hopes for a future return as a guest: “Hopefully in the future we're gonna have him back… He might outgrow us. So we’ll see.” (05:07)

The Fan Mail Unboxing: Gifts from "Mr. White Chocolate"

[07:47 – 19:10]

• The crew celebrates their first major fan package, sent by superfan Mr. White Chocolate.
• Derek Witten details his online exchanges with Mr. White Chocolate, describing him as a long-standing online community member and memorabilia enthusiast.
• An emotional letter from Mr. White Chocolate is read aloud; condolences are extended for his recent loss.

  “Sorry to hear that. Rest in peace to Mrs. Senior White Chocolate. It was a tough moment for sure…” —Jack McPherson, reading the letter (09:24)

• The team discusses starting a recurring unboxing/mailbag segment and plans to publish their PO Box address for more fan mail.
• Unboxing highlights:
  • Chase Edmonds autographed photo (Cardinals legend):

    “...he reminds me of the good old days a few years ago when there was hope.” —Mitchell Carsley (12:34)

  • Yancy Thigpen signed pin:

    “Old type feeling… He walked so Delaney could run.” —Cooper & JP (14:12–14:20)

  • Robert Brazile (Dr. Doom) Hall of Fame memorabilia
  • O.J. Simpson custom USC jersey:

    “That’s only… a question only Mr. White Chocolate can answer.” —Cooper Comstock (18:20)

• Shoutout to Mr. White Chocolate’s socials:

  “He does have… literally Mr. White Chocolate 88 on TikTok. He does have a YouTube channel...” —Derek Witten (19:10)

• Reflections on the role of sports memorabilia and its “random” beauty.

  “One of the best things about sports to me is… these pieces of memorabilia.” —JP Hovey (19:30)

The State of Cursive Writing & Nostalgia Bits

[20:04 – 23:40]

• The boys debate whether cursive writing is a dying skill and share humorous tales of their signatures.
  • “Cursive died when we had to learn asdf, jkl semicolon…” —JP Hovey (23:13)
• Spirals into retro tech, referencing Clippy and childhood edutainment (BrainPop, Tim & Moby).
  • “Clippy really was AI before AI, and he does not get enough respect.” —JP Hovey (24:56)
• Lighthearted confusion and laughter about generational tech memories.

Chores of Adulthood: The Most Annoying Adult Tasks

[25:25 – 29:00]

• Discussion shifts to life’s most annoying “adult” tasks:
  • Moving:

    “Moving is probably one of the top three worst things that you can do in your personal life.” —JP Hovey (30:36)

  • Taxes: Consistently annoying yearly chore.
  • Buying a car: Negotiation and paperwork pain.
  • Christmas shopping: The stress of logistics, not gift-giving itself.

    “The whole like half of November, December up till Christmas was so stressful…” —Mitchell Carsley (37:08)

• The segment is peppered with stories about renting, apartment amenities gone wrong, and parent-level task hacks.

The Best Sports Tournaments: The Ultimate Bracket Debate

[38:30 – 47:12]

• Each host weighs in with their personal top three tournaments/events:
  • World Cup is repeatedly #1 for its global importance and wild energy.

    “There’s no better atmosphere… just look up the first goal of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa...” —JP Hovey (38:46)

  • NFL Playoffs, March Madness, Stanley Cup, Wimbledon, and The Masters all get animated discussion and personal stories.
  • Baseball playoffs (MLB and World Baseball Classic) praised for the “crowd pops” and unique suspense.

    “The atmosphere in October baseball is just, like, insane… the ball flies a little further. Every pitch matters a little more.” —Mitchell Carsley (42:44)

• A note on sports history and changing seasons/rules:

  “All these great players… what are their career stats and records going to look like compared to a dude like Aaron Judge?” —Mitchell Carsley (43:37)

The Olympics: Summer Vs. Winter

[47:12 – 52:58]

• Rapid-fire debate on Summer vs. Winter Olympics.
• Near-unanimous preference for Summer—specifically for track, swimming, and the nostalgia of legends like Usain Bolt and Michael Phelps.

  “The first thing you ever competed in was a race… And there’s just something about that feeling…” —JP Hovey (48:53)

• Entertaining anecdote from JP about meeting Richard Thompson (2012 Olympic silver medalist) and the “alien-level” greatness of Usain Bolt:

  “‘You see how you don’t know my name? ...I was the fastest man from Earth in 2012 because Usain Bolt, there’s no way he’s from this planet.’” —JP Hovey (51:14)

• Cooper jokes about potentially trying out for Olympic flag football.

  “I’m gonna be trying to make the team, but I don’t think I have any shot.” (50:17)

Standout Quotes & Fun Moments

• "He knows how to… Shohei Ohtani of Podcasting Industries, Garrett Hargis." —JP Hovey (05:02)
• "Hell yeah. This is a good reminder to anyone that you possess free will… you truly can do whatever you want with your life." —Jack McPherson (06:27)
• “One of the best things about sports to me is the pieces of memorabilia, like the Chase Edmonds photo.” —JP Hovey (19:30)
• “Moving is probably, like, one of the top three worst things that you can do in your personal life.” —JP Hovey (30:36)
• “There’s no better atmosphere [than the World Cup] because there’s no better buy-in from fans.” —JP Hovey (38:46)
• “You see how you don’t know my name?... I was the fastest man from Earth in 2012 because Usain Bolt, there’s no way he’s from this planet.” —Richard Thompson via JP Hovey (51:14)

Timestamps to Important Segments

• [02:42] Episode kickoff, Garrett’s departure addressed
• [07:47] Unboxing Mr. White Chocolate’s package, letter, and memorabilia
• [20:04] The cursive writing debate and retro tech nostalgia
• [25:25] Most annoying adult tasks—moving, taxes, car buying
• [38:30] Best sports tournaments: each host’s top picks
• [47:12] Summer vs. Winter Olympics & Olympic stories
• [51:14] Usain Bolt anecdote and the legacy of greats

Episode Tone & Dynamics

The tone is genuine, light-hearted, and comedically self-deprecating. There is an undercurrent of nostalgia mixed with fresh locker room energy, a willingness to go on tangents, and an inclusive encouragement for listener interaction (e.g., send mail, drop comments). The Boys’ chemistry shines throughout, blending sports fanaticism with everyday life humor and the unique sense of “community inside the bus.”

Next Week Teaser

• Next week is the 40th episode (and Mitch’s number growing up)—expect more stories and inside jokes!
• As always, the Boys urge fans to comment their takes on the episode’s big questions ("most annoying adult tasks," "best tournaments"), and to keep sending that fan mail.

—End of Episode 39—