Recorded: January 26th 2026 | On this episode of Bussin’ With The Boys, Taylor Lewan welcomes Josh “The Weatherman” Pate for a conversation that somehow blends natural disasters with college football chaos — perfectly on brand. The show opens with Taylor breaking down why it is just him on the show as Will is stuck without power and phone service. Josh joins Taylor to breakdown what exactly made Winter Storm Fern so dangerous and catastrophic. He gets into the science behind freezing rain, why it’s so dangerous, and what it means for cities like Nashville when Mother Nature decides to go nuclear. Once the storms pass, it’s time to talk ball. The boys react to the CFP National Championship and give their biggest takeaways from the title game, including what it means for the future of the power balance in college football. They debate whether Indiana’s run is a flash in the pan or a sign of real staying power, and question if Miami is headed for a tougher road than expected next season. To wrap it up, the crew looks ahead at some of the sport’s biggest brands and their outlooks moving forward. Michigan and Alabama both get the microscope as the boys break down expectations, pressure, and what success looks like next year. As well as what it will look like for Ohio State after they hired Arthur Smith and what that move could mean for the Buckeyes offensively. If you are in need of an escape from everything, look no further than here. Come join the boys for a fun hang and fun listen. Please stay safe out there and as always, big hugs tiny kisses. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 2:33 Weekend Recap 6:19 KNF Clean Take 12:09 Is Taylor Going To Bring Zips To Nashville? 23:20 UFC 324 Recap 32:49 JOSH PATE INTERVIEW STARTS 33:00 Will Is In Hell With No Power 35:14 Josh “The Weatherman” Pate 47:11 Chasing Tornadoes  57:46 Light At The End Of The Tunnel For Nashville? 1:01:29 The Science Of Freezing Rain/The Damage It Can Cause 1:14:30 CFP National Championship Takeaways 1:19:36 Is Indiana Here To Stay? 1:25:09 Is Miami Going To Struggle? 1:29:39 Will Michigan Be Back? 1:34:18 Alabama & Kalen DeBoer Outlook 1:40:07 Ohio State Hiring Arthur Smith 1:46:30 Bud Light Question ----- Get on the bus with NFL players Will Compton & Taylor Lewan! The Boys are letting you in on their hilarious, high-energy (and often heartfelt) conversations. Topics range from exclusive stories to active player perspectives to out-of-left-field hot takes on things you and your friends only discuss behind closed doors. Sometimes they chat with a guest, sometimes it's just the two of them, but it's always a good time when you're Bussin' With The Boys. And yes, this is the podcast where Mike Vrabel said he'd cut his piece off for a Super Bowl. ----- FOLLOW THE BOYS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bussinwtb/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BussinWTB Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BussinWTB/ LISTEN iTunes: http://bit.ly/BWTB_Apple Spotify: http://bit.ly/BWTB_Spotify ----- SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS FanDuel: Sign Up for FanDuel: fanduel.com/bussin Check out FanDuel Promos: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/promotions Must be 21+ and present in select states (for Kansas, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino) or 18+ and present in D.C. First online real money wager only. $10 first deposit required. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire 7 days after receipt. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG. Call 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat in Connecticut, or visit mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland. Hope is here. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support in Massachusetts or call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY in New York. RO: Connect with a provider at https://ro.co/BUSSIN to find out if prescription Ro Sparks are right for you and receive $15 OFF your first order. Bud Light: Easy to Drink. Easy to Enjoy. Stock up now on Bud Light! https://www.instacart.com/store/brands/bud-light?ic_source=BWTB&ic_campaignid=2025 Jim Beam: When your team gives you lemons, make Jim Beam & Lemonade. Refresh your season and grab a bottle of Jim Beam at https://bit.ly/beamandlemonade to enjoy this delightful cocktail at home. Kevin's Natural Food: Protein packed, shockingly delicious meals in minutes, available in the refrigerated aisle. Learn more at https://www.kevinsnaturalfoods.com/. Paramount + UFC: Stream UFC 325 Live on Paramount+ https://www.paramountplus.com Phorm Energy: Zero Sugar. Natural Caffeine from Green Tea. Mental Focus. Learn more at https://www.phormenergy.com/ ----- #BussinWithTheBoys