Best of the Bus: Roman Josi Joins The Boys
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Roman Josi, the Nashville Predators' captain and two-time All-Star, joins the Bussin' With The Boys podcast for a raw, unfiltered conversation that dives deep into the culture, chaos, and camaraderie of professional hockey. From childhood porn discoveries and first-time masturbation stories to the intense physical toll of an 82-game NHL season, the episode blends humor, vulnerability, and insider sports lore. Josi reveals how he grew up in Bern, Switzerland, turning pro at 17 and navigating a vastly different development path than American players, who often go through college or the NFL’s three-year rule. The trio also unpacks the unique hockey rituals—like the legendary catfish luge and Poop Dollar—where locker room antics become team traditions. With candid takes on fighting culture, recovery protocols, and the mental grind of constant travel, Josi paints a picture of a sport built on instinct, brotherhood, and relentless resilience. The episode culminates in a shared mission: a slow-pitch softball game between the Predators and Titans, with a promise to watch the cult hockey film *Goon*—a movie that, for one host, is a pre-game ritual and spiritual guide.
Hockey players often develop their game in Europe before joining the NHL, with some playing professionally at age 17—unlike NFL players who must wait three years after high school.
The Predators' locker room culture includes wild traditions like chugging catfish beer and Poop Dollar, where players place their own feces on a dollar bill and leave it for others to pick up.
Recovery is prioritized over practice in the NHL; teams focus on sleep, hydration, and IV therapy to survive the grueling 82-game schedule and frequent travel.
Fights in hockey are often strategic, not just aggressive—used to shift momentum, protect star players, and maintain team morale, with enforcers like Ross the Boss Ray serving as real-life protectors.
The average NFL career lasts just 3.5 years, making the lack of a minor league system a major challenge for players who don’t make the pros, unlike hockey’s global minor league network.
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Podcast Intro & Guest Arrival
The hosts introduce the episode with a comedic montage of sponsor ads, then welcome Roman Josi, the Nashville Predators captain, with exaggerated enthusiasm, setting the tone for a playful, high-energy conversation.
Kid Rock Encounter & Childhood Stories
“I was in there for four days straight, 12 hours, all day. And my mom would come in and be like, what are you doing? Just hitting the minimize button as fast as possible.”
First Time Masturbation & Sexual Awakening
“I rip over to the house as fast as I can, dude. I get home. Parents aren't home. And I start to watch them porn. But I'm like, ah, dude, I don't want to get caught. So I wait.”
Hockey vs. Football: Culture & Strategy
A deep dive into the differences between hockey and football cultures—highlighting how hockey relies on instinct and team-based defense, while football is built on rigid playbooks and intense preparation.
Development Path: Europe vs. USA
Roman explains how he turned pro at 17 in Switzerland, played in the NHL after two more years, and contrasts that with the American system where players must go through college or wait three years after high school.
“I watch this movie every single game. Before every game. Swear to God. It's way better than it should be.”
“I'm going to fucking run through a wall for these boys. That's what I'm saying. I was so fired up.”
“I was in there for four days straight, 12 hours, all day. And my mom would come in and be like, what are you doing? Just hitting the minimize button as fast as possible.”
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Will Compton
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Taylor
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Predators
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Roman Josi
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Nashville
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Goon
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Kid Rock
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Catfish Luge
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Poop Dollar
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Ross the Boss Ray
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