Bussin' With The Boys Best of the Bus: Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson Comes On The Bus For Episode 85
Jan 3, 2026
Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson, a former NFL wide receiver known for his flashy play and vibrant personality, shares vibrant tales from his career and life. He reminisces about his best trash talk moments and reveals his mental edge using phrases like 'I love you.' Johnson discusses his unlikely journey to the NFL, his days playing semi-pro soccer, and his current media projects, including hosting on I Am Athlete. Plus, he reveals his unique first-date test involving McDonald's, proving he's as entertaining off the field as he was on it!
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How The Guest Came To The Bus
- Chad Johnson arrived in Nashville a day early with nothing to do and wandered Urban Outfitters for an outfit he bought for $40.
- He followed the podcast on Twitter after Will Compton and public fan activity made getting on the bus possible.
Friendly Trash Talk As A Mental Edge
- Saying "I love you" on the field was Chad Johnson's mental-edge tactic to unnerve opponents.
- He used affectionate trash talk to flip opponents' emotional state and gain a competitive advantage.
The Locker-List Challenge
- Chad kept a weekly list of opposing defensive backs and proclaimed he'd beat them all four quarters.
- He compared his NFL performance to playing 'All-Madden' and rarely let defenders stop him.