Bussin' With The Boys – For the Dads: Will Compton CONFRONTS Daughter’s First Bully 👊 & Sherm Gets VULNERABLE with Dad Loss

Release Date: September 10, 2025
Hosts: Will Compton ("Willie One Shelf"), Taylor Lewan, plus Sherm ("Fat Stafford"), Chef, Derek

Episode Overview

This episode finds the boys diving deep into the emotional and practical trenches of fatherhood. Will recounts confronting his daughter's first experience with a bully, while Sherm gets transparent about a heated argument with his wife and the emotional fallout. The episode weaves together listener comments, stories of parenting wins and failures, community engagement, and lots of laughter, tears, and practical advice for parents, especially dads.

Key Themes & Discussions

1. Community Shoutouts & Reader Comments

• [07:46] The episode opens with the hosts reading and reacting to heartfelt listener comments, including stories from veterans and military parents finding camaraderie and support in the podcast.
• Emphasis on military families:

  "Shout out the military boys and those guys who are tuning in that get some connection and relatability through us." – [10:11, Will]

• Celebrating new fathers, lessons, merch requests, and community memes.

2. Fatherhood Wins, Losses, and Vulnerability

• Sherm’s Dad Loss Story:
  Sherm deeply opens up about a bad weekend as husband and father, detailing emotional missteps following his wife’s return from a long trip ([38:46]–[60:51]). After putting his needs and a football game above reconnecting with his wife, he lashes out and regrets it.

  "I just, like, unleashed on her. It sucked. Then we really didn't talk until Sunday night..." – [49:25, Sherm]

• Resolution and Communication:
  The segment continues with an honest breakdown of marital communication, postpartum struggles, and the importance of checking in with one's partner.

  "All of it is communication." – [60:28, Will]

• Will’s Parenting Fail:
  Will shares about losing focus on his crawling daughter, Scotty, during a key sports moment, resulting in her minor injury.

  "And then she's on her back crying. That's the first time my wife...that's her first time hearing that it was because Mizzou KU was on." – [40:06, Will]
  He stresses that parenting is full of mistakes, guilt, and the need to forgive oneself and learn.

3. Confronting a Bully: Will’s Story

• [83:26]–[88:55] Will narrates witnessing his daughter Rue and friends being targeted by an older boy at a playground. He reflects on the emotional reactions, fantasy responses (e.g., “sideline tackle drill on this kid”), and the challenge of teaching kids to stand up for themselves with empathy and boundaries.
• The discussion explores the fine line between encouraging assertiveness and kindness, and the parent’s instinct to protect.

  "This is why we're going to do Brazilian Jiu Jitsu...there's nothing that breaks your heart more than seeing bullying happen with the little kids." – [85:12, Will]

4. Everyday Dad Moments: Humor & Chaos

• Blowout Stories & Boy Energy:
  Multiple dads call in or comment about the everyday chaos—poop emergencies, toddlers turning off alarms, and epic household messes.
  • “My four-year-old son decided to come into my room this morning and take my phone and turn off my alarm. When I proceeded to wake up late, he said, daddy, it was too loud.” – [123:17, Listener Call]
• Girl Dads vs Boy Dads: The conversation celebrates the wild differences in parenting boys and girls.

5. Listener Voicemails: Tears and Triumph

• [115:43]–[121:52]
  An emotional call from an expectant dad details creating a teddy bear from his deceased father-in-law’s recliner for his soon-to-be daughter. Both hosts are overcome by emotion, highlighting the deep impact of intentional parenting.
  • “...I snagged it. I stripped that material down, and I made a bear for our daughter Amelia...and I’ve already got her on the show, boys. She's saying good to everything. I couldn't be happier.” – [116:34, Caller]
• The boys reflect on grief, legacy, and making memories last.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Communicating in Family Life:

  “All we have now is the photos and videos. That’s why it’s like, take as many photo and videos as you can because it’s gone.” – [18:09, Will]

• On Emotional Parenting Guilt:

  “I feel like every parent goes through that... When you reflect on thinking what you could have done better... a lot of it is communication.” – [60:27, Will]

• On Bullying & Protectiveness:

  “...if the kid’s mean to you, that doesn’t give you the right to be mean back. But we’ve got to figure out a way so you’re not going to allow somebody to be mean to you.” – [88:09, Will]

• Sherm’s Marriage Reflection:

  “Putting my ego first…reacting out of anger instead of saying, hey, I did a really poor job of prioritizing you when you landed and I missed you like crazy.” – [53:00, Sherm]

• Community & Healing through Stories:

  “That makes every second of what we do on the show so worth it.” – [120:49, Sherm]

Practical Dad Hacks & Survival Kits

• Digital Frame for Photos:
  Keeps memories of children at different ages ever-present in the house. [17:42]
• Snot Sucker & Doona Bag:
  Must-haves for newborns, especially when traveling. [110:05]
• Bentgo Lunch Boxes:
  Recommended for keeping kids' lunches fresh and organized. [105:00]
• Sharing Daily Dad Readings with Partner:
  Builds connection and starts the day with intention. [133:01]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 07:46 – Listener Comments: Military Dads & Community
• 38:46 – Sherm’s Dad Loss Story / Argument with Wife
• 40:06 – Will’s Daughter Injury Parenting Fail
• 60:27 – Marital Communication Reflection
• 83:26 – Will Confronts Daughter’s First Bully
• 115:43 – Tearjerking Listener Voicemail: Bear Made From Grandpa’s Chair
• 123:17 – Funny Call-In: Kid Turns Off Dad’s Alarm
• 125:17 – Rocking Horse Accident / “Poopageddon” Story

Tone & Podcast Style

The episode maintains an honest, conversational, and often irreverent but deeply affectionate tone. The hosts don’t hold back with their language, emotions, laughter, or tears. Their openness about mistakes, learning, and growth creates a space where vulnerability is celebrated and everyone can see themselves reflected in the stories.

Closing Thoughts

This episode is a full-spectrum ride through fatherhood: from brotherhood and nostalgia to guilt, mistakes, and tearful moments of triumph and connection. The community fuel is strong, with listener stories serving as both balm and motivator for dads striving to do better.

“Check yourself… Learn from it. Know that, you know, it’s bound to happen again. Hopefully you catch yourself in those moments.” – [83:08, Will]

Call to Action:
If you listen, the boys urge you to share the episode with a friend, comment with whom you sent it to, and drop a wolf emoji for Will. The community only works if it grows and supports one another, losses and all.