ESPN is adding some fresh energy to its morning lineup this football season. They are tapping into one of the most popular personalities-driven podcasts in sports media. Former NFL players Taylor Lewan and Will Compton, the duo behind Bussin’ With The Boys, will appear regularly on Get Up beginning Thursday, Sept. 4. The two will also contribute to other ESPN platforms. Their contributions include select appearances on SportsCenter and additional studio programming.
“What Taylor and Will have built with Bussin’ With The Boys is impressive. It’s clear to us they know how to connect with fans,” ESPN President of Content Burke Magnus said in a statement. “Their energy and chemistry will be great additions to the roster of personalities across ESPN content. Especially alongside Greeny and the Get Up crew, we’re excited for them to bring their perspective to our platforms this football season.”
The move underscores ESPN’s continued push to blend traditional studio programming with newer voices. These newer voices bring built-in audiences from digital platforms. Lewan and Compton have turned Bussin’ With The Boys into a growing brand, complete with a loyal fanbase and a mix of humor, storytelling, and insider football knowledge.
Since launching in 2019, Bussin’ With The Boys has become one of the fastest-growing shows in the sports podcast space. It is known for its candid locker-room conversations and ability to mix serious football talk with entertainment. ESPN is clearly betting that chemistry will translate to television.
For Lewan and Compton, joining ESPN represents an opportunity to bring their style to a larger stage. “We’re fired up to join our new teammates at ESPN this fall,” the pair said in a joint statement. “We’ve always said we’re just two guys who love ball and love telling stories. Now we get to bring Bussin’ With The Boys to the biggest stage in sports. Whether it’s breaking down plays or bringing the locker room to life, we’re here to entertain, share our takes, and have some fun along the way.”
Get Up, hosted by Mike Greenberg, has been a cornerstone of ESPN’s morning programming since its 2018 debut. The show originally launched from the Seaport District in New York but now broadcasts from 7 Hudson Square, the Walt Disney Company’s new headquarters in the city.
By bringing in Lewan and Compton, ESPN continues a trend of integrating popular digital voices into legacy programming. With audiences increasingly fragmented across podcasts, YouTube, and streaming platforms, traditional media companies are looking for ways to capture that crossover energy.
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