Shane Gillis' WILDEST Appearance Yet + An INSANE Storm Knocks The Power Out Mid Episode | Bussin'

Bussin' With The Boys2h 42mMay 5, 2026

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Shane Gillis didn’t just appear on Bussin’ With The Boys—he stormed in during a full-blown thunderstorm that knocked out the power, turned the podcast into a dark, unfiltered survival experiment, and delivered one of the most emotionally raw, chaotic, and authentic performances in comedy podcast history. As rain lashed the studio and the lights flickered out, the crew refused to stop recording, capturing a rare moment where technical failure became artistic triumph. Gillis, now fully integrated into the group, revealed his deep, conflicted love for college football—particularly Notre Dame and Michigan—rooted in a traumatic memory of his father turning purple during a 110-degree heatwave before a near-fatal heart attack. He confessed to nearly fighting Caleb Presley over a car seat, described filming a kiss scene in the Madden movie as 'the most uncomfortable thing I’ve ever done,' and admitted he’d only agree to a kiss on camera for $150 million. The episode became a testament to resilience, with the crew continuing on iPhones, laughing through the chaos, and turning a disaster into a defining moment of authenticity. The storm didn’t just interrupt the show—it rewrote it. What began as a sports debate about expanding March Madness to 128 teams and the ethics of NFL rookies skipping the White House evolved into a surreal, intimate journey through fame, legacy, and personal obsession.

Key Takeaways
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Shane Gillis would kiss a man on camera for $150 million, calling it 'extremely uncomfortable' and 'embarrassing'.

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The podcast continued filming on iPhones after a power outage caused by a violent storm, turning technical failure into a defining moment of authenticity.

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Gillis witnessed his father’s near-fatal heart attack during a Notre Dame trip, describing his father turning purple in 110-degree heat and refusing to rest.

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Gillis revealed his deepest personal mission: to see Notre Dame win a national title before his friend Phil does.

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The crew refused to stop recording during the blackout, embracing the chaos and turning the storm into a narrative device.

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Chapters
0:00
2 min

Podcast Intro & Sponsor Break

The episode opens with a series of ad reads for other podcasts, including Humor Me with Robert Smigel and Friends, the 1021 Podcast, and How Hard Can It Be with Diana Maria Riva. These serve as a prelude to the main show.

2:00
3 min

College Football Playoff Debate

I'll be cool with 16. But that's where we're getting too far gone. Once you get back past 16, it's like if you don't make the playoffs, you're bad. You're just bad at that point.

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5:00
4 min

Executive Orders & College Rankings

Executive order, bus with the boys. Clean take. You mentioned earlier we have two strapping young men on the bus right now. A couple of interns taking place.

Highlight
9:00
4 min

Interns, Squats & Rocky References

He's doing stuff I can't do. Full leg lifts, like gymnastic stuff. Like Rocky Balboa type shit. 100%. Yeah. Like he would catch the chicken.

Highlight
13:00
4 min

Fernando Mendoza & Patriotism

He said he doesn't know the schedule. He's got to check teamwork. But if it did fall on the same day, he's choosing the team. I'm not, you know, he knows that they won the national title.

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High-Impact Quotes
He looked like he was just purple. Really? And I was like, and it was 110 degrees. Yeah. And he was like, I'm fine. Come on. Let's go. Let's have a couple of drinks.
Shane Gillis163:56
Viral: 88.0
This podcast could end at any moment right now. Is it supposed to be that bad? It's just a severe thunderstorm. There's no tornado warning.
Will Compton160:39
Viral: 88.0
He said he doesn't know the schedule. He's got to check teamwork. But if it did fall on the same day, he's choosing the team. I'm not, you know, he knows that they won the national title.
Sherm18:56
Viral: 88.0
Speakers

Hosts

TaylorShermWill ComptonDerek Poston

Guest

Shane Gillis
Topics Discussed
power outage95%Shane Gillis interview95%college football95%shane gillis92%personal loss90%college football playoff90%kissing scene90%high school football90%father's health crisis88%notre dame football88%podcast production challenges85%supplemental draft85%would you rather85%storm aftermath80%podcast improvisation80%executive orders80%
People & Brands

Taylor

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Sherm

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Will

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Shane Gillis

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37xPositive

Michigan Wolverines

other

18xPositive

Notre Dame

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15xPositive

Fernando Mendoza

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12xPositive

Nashville

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10xNeutral

Will Compton

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8xNeutral

Bud Light

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