Bussin' With The Boys

Recorded: March 31, 2025

On this episode of Bussin’ With The Boys, Will Compton and Taylor Lewan sit down with Luke Kuechly—NFL legend, Carolina Panthers icon, and one of the greatest linebackers to ever play the game. Known for his elite football IQ and instinctual play, Luke opens up about his early retirement from the NFL due to multiple concussions, giving raw and honest insight into the toll the game can take. As well as his time playing with superstars Cam Newton, and Christian McCaffrey.

Before the interview with Luke, Will and Taylor react to the news from the NFL owners meetings that they will vote on a potential ban of the Tush Push, popularized by the Philadelphia Eagles en route to their Super Bowl victory over the Kansas City Chiefs last season.

The conversation starts with Luke’s early love for football and the moment he knew the sport was his calling. He shares why he chose Boston College, what made it feel like the right fit, and what it was like training at IMG Academy alongside top-tier talent leading up to the NFL Draft. Luke gives a behind-the-scenes look at his NFL Combine experience and the emotions surrounding his draft day with the Carolina Panthers.

From rookie-year adjustments and getting "Mossed" by Julio Jones to a hilarious story about not owning a TV, Luke keeps it real with the boys. He reflects on the veteran linebackers who mentored him and how they shaped his mental and physical approach to the game. Luke and Will also break down some of his most iconic plays in the NFL, offering a deep dive into how he could seemingly read quarterbacks' minds and always be one step ahead.

Big hugs and some tiny lil kisses! 

TIMESTAMP CHAPTERS

0:00 Intro
9:09 Yankees Vortex Bats
13:37 March Madness Final Four
25:25 NFL Ban The Tush Push?
32:38 Luke Kuechly Preview
38:06 LUKE KUECHLY INTERVIEW STARTS
39:54 When Did He Want To Play Football?
41:53 Why Boston College? 
47:19 When Was The NFL A Thought?
53:22 LB's He Got Drafted With
56:27 Combine Training At IMG
58:58 Luke's NFL Combine Experience
1:10:50 Rookie Year In Carolina
1:11:47 Getting Mossed By Julio
1:17:56 Was It True He Didn't Have A TV?
1:20:13 The Linebackers He Played With Rookie
1:24:52 The Origin Of Calling Out Plays
1:29:30 His Weekly Film Routine
1:43:20 Losing Super Bowl 50
1:44:01 Will’s Favorite Game Of Luke’s
1:50:40 Guys He Played With In Carolina
2:01:03 Learning How To Play After Head Injuries 
2:09:50 The Thought Of Retirement 
2:16:36 Scouting For The Panthers
2:20:25 What Was Next After Football? 
2:28:08 His Other Hobbies Outside Of Football
2:30:13 Bud Light: What Would You Do Anything For?
2:31:33 Paul Swann Is On The Bus
2:32:09 Speaking To Vanderbilt 
2:33:17 Playing With Christian McCaffrey 
2:37:48 Best LB's In The League
2:38:55 If Not Boston College, Where Else?

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Recorded: March 24th, 2025 Will Compton and Taylor Lewan are back with a heater of an episode featuring none other than Dale Earnhardt Jr. But not only are The Boys back, but their bus is back to the OG paint job. We kick things off with some heavy March Madness talk, including behind-the-scenes stories from streaming the games with Delanie Walker and Clay Matthews. Will then celebrates his midwestern roots with a little NCAA College Wrestling Championships talk. In other news, Bussin’ merch drop is this THURSDAY. Will Compton reminds Tier 1's to make sure to check out BWTB.com and sign up for some early bird savings. To close the intro Will Compton finishes with some Severance Season 2 finale talk for all the Milchick Army sickos out there. Then, Dale Jr. hops on the bus, and things go full throttle. From stories about his early days rocking Budweiser colors to hilarious behind-the-scenes moments like having to poop mid-race. Dale talks about pre-race nerves, mental hurdles, and what it really takes to get a car into the Daytona 500. He also dives into what it feels like to carry the Earnhardt name, the NASCAR rule he’d change, and his thoughts on free agency in racing (yeah, it’s a thing). We also get the lighter side of Dale—from his biggest purchase regrets to his obsession with EA's College Football 25 and being a high-key gamer. Add in a little Bud Light talk, a passionate breakdown of being a Commanders fan, and some last-minute March Madness bets, and you’ve got a full-blown classic Bussin' episode on your hands. Make sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit that bell because it's always big hugs and a lil tiny kiss, boys!

 

0:00 Intro
2:19 March Madness Streams
18:17 March MATness
32:56 Shoutout Bo Free Shoutout
36:05 New Merch Is HERE
37:21 Have You Leveled Up Your Life?
42:46 NFL/CFB news
45:15 Severance Finale

55:16 DALE JR. INTERVIEW STARTS

56:05 The Bus Is Back
57:34 The Old Branding Of Alcohol
1:00:42 Being A Budweiser Driver
1:06:07 A Win Finishing Mid Pack?
1:10:47 Was Dale Superstitious? 
1:12:32 Having To Pee/Poop During The Race
1:26:56 Dale Is Not A Shot Guy
1:29:03 Pre-Race Jitters?
1:32:35 Getting Settled In During A Race/Game
1:36:27 Mental Hurdles While Driving
1:39:16 Coaching His Drivers
1:43:40 Weekly Routine For NASCAR Driver
1:46:58 Getting Mad At Your Crew
1:58:21 What NASCAR Rule Would Dale Change?
2:02:36 Getting A Car Into The Daytona 500
2:14:49 Feeling Ownership Over His Last Name
2:27:27 His Biggest Purchase Regret 
2:47:53 Dale Is A CFB 25 Sicko
3:10:02 Dale is A Gamer
3:17:09 Bud Light, What Would You Do Anything For?
3:21:35 Being A Die Hard Commanders Fan
3:36:31 Does NASCAR Have Free Agency?
3:38:22 What He Misses Most From Racing
3:43:38 March Madness Bets

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Recorded: MARCH 18, 2025

Get ready for a must-watch episode of Will Compton and Taylor Lewan's Bussin’ With The Boys, featuring legendary outdoorsman Steve Rinella from MeatEater! The boys kick things off with March Madness parlays and predictions for the NCAA Tournament, their wild Montana trip, and of course yet another heated Michigan vs. Nebraska debate. There’s also talk of our new merch (sign up to save on our newest drop @ BWTB.com)! They then throw back to Will Compton’s wrestling days, and deep dive into Severance talk, NFL news, where Aaron Rodgers will end up, and more. Next, it’s time for the main event—Steve Rinella hops on the bus to share his expertise on hunting, outdoor life, and media. He breaks down what it’s like introducing new hunters to the sport, shares his craziest close calls with death, and talks about the gritty reality of the hunting world. The conversation covers tribalism in hunting, bear species differences, and how Steve built MeatEater into a massive brand. He also opens up about his writing career, adapting to media, and the most surprising guests he’s interviewed. Steve and The Boys discuss balancing fatherhood and the outdoors, and whether he’d ever take a government role in wildlife conservation. Plus, they debate the impact of wood tariffs on the U.S. Grab a Bud Light, sit back, and enjoy this epic episode with Steve Rinella! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop a comment of who your team to win March Madness is! Big Hugs and Tiny Kisses!

 

 

0:00 Intro

3:22 March Madness Parlays

8:02 the boys are with bud light

14:05 the boys were in Montana

16:52 March Madness

39:29 Michigan Nebraska argument, again

55:47 merch store coming soon

59:08 will was a stud wrestler

1:02:14 severance

1:11:23 NFL news

1:22:37 Bert promo

1:25:59 spicy tier talk

1:41:26 STEVE RINELLA INTERVIEW STARTS

1:41:32 Brought To You By Bud Light

1:43:29 What Is Like Having People Who Haven’t Hunted Before?

1:48:42 Steve And His Guys Can WALK

1:51:34 Taylor Had A Close Call

1:55:12 Steve’s Closest Call

1:59:28 Being A Writer

2:08:22 Was Steve Excited About Television?

2:12:54 Tribalism In The Hunting World

2:15:47 The Differences In Bears

2:22:00 Building MeatEater And His Businesses

2:28:35 Was It Weird Getting Used To Media?

2:37:55 Shit Talk Among Outdoorsmen

2:43:24 Stats Only Tell Part Of The Story

2:45:56 Was There A Guest That Surprised Steve?

2:53:50 Parenting While Still Hunting

3:05:22 What Would Steve Rinella Do Anything For?

3:08:39 Are These New Wood Tariffs, Is It Detrimental To The US?

3:18:05 Would Steve Work For The Government To Help Our Wildlife?

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Recorded: MARCH 10th, 2025 Former 10-year NFL linebacker Will Compton and 4x Pro Bowler Taylor Lewan host comedians, Stoke Lords, and activists Chad Kroeger and Strider Wilson, two of the legendary voices behind Podcast & Netflix series Going Deep with Chad & JT. The boys dive deep into surf culture, saving the stoke, and spreading good vibes while tackling some of the most pressing issues—like catching a good tan, perineum sunning, and, of course, whether The Fast and the Furious films slap or not. Will and Taylor also break down all the latest free agency movement in the NFL. Aaron Rodgers to the Pittsburgh Steelers from the New York Jets?! Marcus Mariota possibly back to Nashville with the Tennessee Titans?! Josh Allen lands a RECORD deal with the Buffalo Bills, and Myles Garrett is officially the highest paid non-QB in the entire league with the Cleveland Browns. Will is already doubting Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, and The Bus is HIGH on the Los Angels Rams, and Las Vegas Raiders this year. Make sure to like, subscribe, and let us know who we should have on the bus next! As always, BIG hugs, and *leans in slowly* an incy wincy lil kiss!

 

TIMESTAMP CHAPTERS

0:00 Intro
1:16 Week 1 With FanDuel
4:19 March Madness Is Almost Here
6:00 NFL Free Agency Frenzy
35:31 Taylor Would Pay How Much For 77?
38:23 Vegas Recap
46:18 Shoutout Bert
47:15 website coming soon
49:15 CHAD & STRIDER INTERVIEW STARTS
49:37 Being In Front Of The Entire Nation
51:16 The Art Of Tanning
57:21 Spreading The Stoke 
1:07:27 What Is A Shmole?
1:12:27 Getting Into/Doing Stand Up Comedy
1:17:47 Married Life
1:22:25 Beginning Of Taylor And Will's Friendship
1:25:44 The Feeling Of Running Out The Tunnel
1:33:05 The Boys Love Power Slap
1:38:39 Marriage Advice For Chad
1:47:56 The Boys Need To Go Paint Balling
1:51:24 NFL News
1:58:56 Jersey Jerry Calls In
2:02:02 Should Chad And Strider Bring Back Blue's Clues?
2:04:19 Ending Small Dong Shame
2:22:07 The Obsession With Fast And Furious
2:31:13 Ayahuasca Trip?
2:37:06 Every Dude Needs A Garage 
2:40:39 When Do The Holidays Actually Start?
2:49:33 Shoutouts OTW
2:54:09 Is Jarod A Shmole?
2:59:46 Sam Darnold To Seattle 
3:07:54 Chad And Strider Give Their Shoutouts
3:12:24 Point Break Remake/Jewelry Stores In Airports
3:14:26 High School Phases

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Recorded: February 23rd 2025 | Bussin’ With The Boys is excited to announce our official partnership with FanDuel, marking the start of our independence era alongside America’s #1 Sportsbook. Country Music Icon Jelly Roll and Nashville’s best songwriter, Ernest join Will Compton and Taylor Lewan on the bus. In this action-packed episode, Will and Taylor dive into hot March Madness discussions before shifting gears to promote Bert Kriescher and share exclusive updates on Shane Gillis’s appearance on SNL. We give you sneak peeks of the new BWTB website and tease an upcoming UFC Vegas vlog, while also hinting at another Meat Eater vlog on the way. The conversation heats up as we debate a potential paintball outing for the entire Bussin’ Crew, including a surprise visit by Delanie Walker at Coop’s brother’s bachelor party where he even snagged some hardware. With a spoiler alert for Severance and the latest NFL news setting the stage for this fall, the episode then transitions into an in-depth interview with Jelly Roll and Ernest. This segment spotlights their independent streak as musicians, Ernest’s journey into producing his own album, and the boys’ reflections on Jelly’s health journey, as they discuss the evolution of music from the rich history of the Grand Ole Opry to the dynamic shift from rap to country and the creative process behind crafting hits versus giving songs away. This wild mix of sports, music, and pop culture promises plenty of laughs, so be sure to like, subscribe, and hit that bell for more from Bussin’ With The Boys. As always, BIG hugs, and itty bitty lil kissy poo’s!

 

0:00 Intro

:50 Welcome To FanDuel

6:31 March Madness Is Almost Here

13:12 Shane On SNL

16:17 BWTB Website Coming Soon

18:09 UFC Vlog Soon

22:17 Meat Eater X Bussin

24:32 Should The Boys Go Paint Balling?

28:58 Delanie Pulled Up On Coop

30:31 Taylor Has Cheating In His Bloodline

36:50 SPOILER ALERT Severance 

45:51 NFL News

56:51 The Next Chapter

1:18:09 Jelly & Ernest Preview

1:20:28 JELLY ROLL & ERNEST INTERVIEW STARTS

1:20:53 Jelly & Ern Are Back

1:26:03 All The Boys Are Independent 

1:32:16 Ernest Producing His Own Album 

1:36:50 Jelly Roll's Health Journey

1:57:24 Taylor Introduced Jelly & Ern At The Opry

2:03:55 Who's Next In Country Music?

2:06:01 Knowing The History Of Country Music

2:08:49 The History Of The Grand Ole Opry

2:11:25  Transitioning From Rap To Country

2:15:49 Jelly Is A Main Stay On American Idol

2:20:17 Will Stood Jelly Up In Hawaii 

2:29:36 Art Is Way Cooler High

2:33:10 Favorite Studio?

2:42:39 Commercial vs Private Flights 

2:50:54 Police Escorts

2:52:50 UFC Fights Are The Best Live Sports Events

3:04:04 What Makes A Studio Cool?

3:08:10 Feelings When A Song Doesn’t Pop Off

3:13:16 Choosing A Song For Yourself vs Giving Them Away

3:21:52 Bunnie Loves Jelly’s New Testosterone Levels

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