Bussin’ With The Boys – For The Dads

Episode: Will Compton Talks Shifting Your Perspective + Advice On Guys Trips As A Father | For The Dads
Release Date: November 12, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode of "For The Dads" is a heartfelt, hilarious, and at times vulnerable exploration of modern fatherhood, camaraderie, and the rollercoaster of daily parenting. Will Compton and the crew share honest wins and losses from their personal lives, respond to listener messages, discuss the community’s support, and give practical advice—especially on how to navigate friendships and traditions as a new dad. The show is raw, encouraging, and brimming with relatable stories for dads at all stages.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Building a Dad Community & Embracing the “Papa Team 6” Brotherhood

• Will and Sherman celebrate the growth of “Papa Team 6” (PT6), a supportive crew of dads who rally together online and in life.
• Listener comments and voicemails provide a sense of camaraderie and mutual encouragement (“The PT6 crew that we have is undefeated…” – Sherman, 02:07).
• PT6 represents embracing both the ups and downs of fatherhood and leaning on each other to get through it.

Mental Health, Seasonal Slumps & Shifting Mindsets

• Several hosts open up about feeling down, lethargic, or overwhelmed due to the pressures of routine, cold weather, and the holiday rush.
• Will attributes some of his stress to a lack of exercise or poor eating, emphasizing the importance of physical self-care:

  “For me, when I am feeling run down, exhausted, kind of irritated... it’s always my health. It’s always like, physical exercise and eating right.” – Will Compton (07:17)

• The group encourages recalibrating intentionally and seeking community support when parenting feels overwhelming.

Sharing Listener Wins and Losses – A Dose of Real Life

• The hosts read out messages from listeners describing tough days, small successes, and the value of just showing up.
• One dad described feeling down while working three 12-hour shifts, brightened by plans with his child:

  “...I just got the biggest smile on my face. Ready to take my daughter out when I get home from the gym this morning to go to the playground and the Dollar Tree and watch some Clifford the Big Red Dog. Thank you, boys.” – Stephen (05:25)

Dad ‘Fails’, Forgiveness, and Learning

• Sherman shares a detailed story about forgetting his daughter’s diaper bag on a solo hockey game day, experiencing panic, but being met with friendship and forgiveness:

  “...I forgot the diaper bag with the headphones, the blanket, the diapers, the bottle, the formula, the extra change of clothes… everything… left at the house… I have never felt like such a bum…” – Sherman (20:21)

• The story highlights the importance of supportive friends and self-compassion after mistakes.

Dads Supporting Dads: Advice for New Fathers

• A new listener, soon to be dad, asks for advice on bringing up longstanding guys’ trips with his wife after the baby is born (74:44).
• Will’s guidance: be open, anchor the conversation in vulnerability, don’t wait till the last minute, and prepare to miss the first trip if it’s too soon for your family.
• Sherman suggests making a list of concerns, both for himself and for his wife, to ensure both partners feel heard and supported.
• Notable advice:

  “You gotta anchor her emotion first… I’m terrified to bring this up because it’s important but also not important at the same time… Would you be willing to have that conversation when the time comes?” – Will Compton (78:09)

The “Get To” vs. “Have To” Perspective Shift

• Charo articulates a reminder for dads to reinterpret obligations:

  “You don’t have to. You get to… I live in a house that I love, with a woman I really love, and I get to do all these things.” – Charo (49:18)

• This small change in mindset can turn resentment and stress into gratitude for daily family life.

Teamwork in Parenting & The Often Invisible Labor of Moms

• The hosts discuss the critical importance of teamwork between parents, from managing daily logistics to supporting each other’s careers and self-care.
• Will notes that while dads try to be intentional, moms often shoulder the invisible, detailed work—meals, childcare organization, emotional labor, etc.

  “What women have to deal with… at all times with work, with career, and being a mom. Hats off to mom.” – Will Compton (64:20)

• Sherman and Will both share anecdotes of feeling “nitpicked” on the small details, only to realize later those lessons made them more competent and involved dads.

Lessons & Reflections: Being Fully Present as a Parent

• Sherman closes with a “lesson of the week”:

  “A dad who learns to let go of stress also gives himself the gift of clarity. When he stops trying to control every outcome, he begins to see the small, beautiful moments that make fatherhood meaningful… the presence, not the perfection, is what his family needs the most.” – Sherman (87:44)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Brotherhood & Community:

  “This is a podcast where we talk about the wins and losses, highs and lows of fatherhood. Embracing the suck, just embracing the trenches… we are not experts, we’re just here to storytell.” – Will Compton (00:04)

• On Forgiveness After a Dad Fail:

  “The amount of forgiveness that Coop showed me in that moment, how chill he was about everything… I have never felt like such a bum. And guess who’s always going to double check for the bag now—always.” – Sherman (22:25)

• On Teamwork in Parenting:

  “There’s always like blind spots that as dads, we don’t quite pick up on… you just realize the mom takes on pretty much everything.” – Will Compton (61:28)

• On Perspective Shift:

  “You don’t have to. You get to.” – Charo (49:18)

• Fatherhood Lesson:

  “A dad who learns to let go of stress also gives himself the gift of clarity… the presence, not the perfection, is what his family needs the most… Time given with peace is worth more than anything bought with worry.” – Sherman (87:44)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:04 – Welcome, community shoutouts, and the value of mutual support
• 05:25 – Listener letters: Real-life struggles and wins
• 07:17 – Coping with stress; the importance of exercise, recalibration
• 14:30 – Celebrating new dads and babies in the community
• 18:33 – Sherman’s story: dad fail at the hockey game, supportive friendship
• 31:23 – Reflections on birthday parties for one-year-olds – who are they really for?
• 39:10 – Will on sibling dynamics, walking milestones, and child personalities
• 41:12 – Will’s candid story: a surprise hike, initial resistance, and joyful outcome
• 44:26 – Dad hack: keep kids engaged outdoors with simple challenges
• 49:18 – Charo’s mindset “You don’t have to. You get to.”
• 54:59 – Mothers returning to work, the struggle with shifting identity, and fatherly support
• 66:32 – Teamwork in daily parenting: logistics, support, invisible labor
• 70:18 – Listener voicemails: community feedback, dad product shoutouts
• 74:44 – Advice segment: Navigating guys' trips with a newborn
• 82:20 – Listener emails: law enforcement dad's near-miss, perspective on gratitude
• 87:44 – Sherman’s lesson of the week: Stress, presence, and embracing the moment

Final Notes & Takeaways

• The episode blends laughter, vulnerability, and advice, creating a genuine safe space for dads of all backgrounds.
• Whether you’re dealing with parent-guilt, seeking to maintain friendships, or just trying to keep your parenting partnership strong, there are actionable takeaways and relatable stories throughout.
• Embrace the “get to” attitude for daily family life, and never underestimate the power of teamwork—with partners, kids, and your greater community of dads.

Quote to Remember:

“The greatest thing a father can do for his children is to be fully there. Because time given with peace is worth more than anything bought with worry.” – Anonymous, shared by Sherman (88:28)

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