On this episode of Best of the Bus, Will Compton and Taylor Lewan sat down with Panthers legend and one of the smartest linebackers to ever play the game, Luke Kuechly last offseason. Kuechly was just inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame!

From his early love of football to becoming the heartbeat of the Carolina Panthers defense, Luke breaks down how he saw the game differently than everyone else—and why instinct and preparation made him one of the most dominant players of his era.

Luke opens up about his early retirement after multiple concussions and gives an honest look at the toll the NFL can take. He shares stories from Boston College, training at IMG before the Draft, his NFL Combine experience, draft night emotions, and what it was like playing alongside Cam Newton and Christian McCaffrey. The boys also dive into rookie-year moments, getting Mossed by Julio Jones, the veteran linebackers who shaped him, and how he could seemingly read quarterbacks’ minds snap after snap.

Elite football IQ. Locker room stories. Legendary plays broken down in real time. This as one of the best episodes of the year in 2025!

Big hugs and tiny kisses.

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In this episode of For The Dads with Former NFL Linebacker Will Compton, hosts Will and Sherm discuss their plans for Valentine’s Day, Will talks about finally being back with the fam after the Super Bowl, and the boys play a little newly wed game — all while keeping the episode fun, fresh and of course, under an hour.

The episode kicks off with Will finally getting his power back (!) before they dive into some hilarious conversations, including:

• How much do they know their wifeys?
  
  
• A TON of PT6 stories to tell
  
  
• Demon joins the show!

Other highlights include:

• Sherm shares a combined Dad Hack / Dad Loss
  
  
• Will shares a sweet story about Rue
  
  

👉 If you’re looking for dad podcast humor, parenting real talk, and a strong community vibe, this episode of For The Dads is a must-listen.

🎧 Tune in for laughs, real talk, and unfiltered dad energy.
💬 Drop a comment, share with your dad crew, and don’t forget to subscribe to For The Dads with Will Compton for new episodes every week!

PT6, Going Dark.

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TIMELINE

00:00 - Happy Valentine’s Day PT6!

06:07 - Will’s power is finally back / Reverse Curse

07:45 - Will chats through getting back with the fam after the SB

20:33 - Dad Loss of the Year from Sherm / Trash talk with the boys

32:15 - Sherm may have stumbled into another elite Dad Hack

45:13 - Crack a Cold / Will loves Kobi Yamada books

1:05:10 - Some good ol fashion Hubby and Wifey Shoutouts

1:14:09 - Will and Sherm test their friendship

1:23:19 - How well do our guests know their wives?

1:42:58 - Jumping into our VDay Voicemails

2:17:01 - Reading our VDay emails from PT6

2:32:43 - Dan Gable Quote of the Week

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For The Dads is for every guy who needs a place to talk, vent, and laugh about all the insane, hilarious, and chaotic sh** (sometimes literal) that comes with being a dad.

Hosted by Will Compton–NFL Vet, creator of Bussin' With the Boys, and proud dad of two. This show isn’t about expert advice and how fatherhood is the greatest thing on earth—it’s about embracing the love and suck of parenthood every day. From balancing work and family to battling the mental load, fears, and the moments that wreck you in the best way, we dive into it all with honesty, vulnerability, and a sense of humor. Cause at the end of the day... us dads have no idea what we're doing.

Alongside Will is his producer Sherman Young, a recently new father who’s currently deep in the trenches of Fatherhood and loving every minute of it. Together, they’ll break down everything that can go right and wrong (...usually wrong) when you bring tiny humans into this world.

Expect funny parenting stories, laughs, call-ins, advice, weekly themes, and the kind of conversations you’d have over a cold beer in the garage. Whether you’re raising teens or still Googling “how to install a car seat”, For the Dads is the ultimate podcast for dads who are in it, about to be in it, or just trying to do their best while screwing it up along the way.

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Recorded: February 09, 2026

Welcome to another episode of Bussin' With The Boys featuring special guest, 49ers star running back and NFL comeback player of the year, Christian McCaffrey. Will Compton & Taylor Lewan sit down with christian McCaffrey fresh off his Comeback Player of the Year season and carrying the load for a beat-up 49ers roster, CMC gets real about the responsibility of being the guy, the mental side of the grind, and how this season tested him. The conversation also touches on Mac Jones’ strong year, George Kittle battling injuries, and some legendary behind the scenes football talk including stories about Julius Peppers’ freak athleticism and why Luke Kuechly was the gold standard on the practice field in Carolina, when CMC was at the Panthers.

Outside the game, CMC talks through how he decompresses, what his daily training routine actually looks like in season, stepping into fatherhood, and how growing up playing multiple sports helped build his skill set. Plus, there’s a classic Super Bowl week moment thrown in that perfectly sums up the chaos of the week.

If you’re about top-tier RB play, behind-the-scenes Super Bowl stories, and real locker room football conversations, this one’s for you.

0:00 Intro
4:18 KNF Clean Take
6:03 Super Bowl Recap
8:12 Will Finally Got His House Setup
11:01 Taylor Hit Vegas
17:46 How Would You Change Super Bowl Week
26:05 Guest Rolodex Coming Up
31:33 Gooner Of The Month
34:40 CHRISTIAN MCCAFFREY INTERVIEW STARTS
34:48 CMC Came Through For The Boys
36:08 Winning Comeback Player Of The Year
40:14 Did He Think About His Mortality?
45:01 Him Being “The Guy” This Season & The 49ers Injuries
50:24 Dynamic With Mac Jones Balling Out
51:25 George Kittle Getting Hurt
56:16 What's The Deal Will With The Electrical Substation?
1:10:20 How Does CMC Relieve Stress?
1:13:36 Training Day In The Life Of CMC
1:17:30 Julius Peppers Is A Freak
1:19:29 Luke Kuechly Was More Athletic Than People Think
1:21:45 Becoming A Father
1:28:45 Growing Up Playing Different Sports
1:37:01 Bud Light Question

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