I was with the 101st and I was heading back to Iraq in 2003. We were waiting for our flight in Atlanta's airport. When I looked up there was Jerome, and I went up to him and asked for his autograph. He was such a great guy that made my day. Thank you Jerome for taking your time, being so easy to talk to, and giving me your autograph!
The Bus did not disappoint! He was great and showed up right on time….episode #36!!! Awesome chemistry and banter between Big Ben and Jerome. Thank you, Ben, for giving us the gift of your Footbahlin podcast. I look forward to it every week. I hope you will do more seasons. God bless you!
This podcast video is up there with Coach Cower as the best one yet, Hearing Jerome talk football and the famous fumble , and OT coin toss was awesome looking forward to many more Great videos and guests
BEN! This is so cool. You can tell you and the BUS are truly friends! The banter back and forth reminds me of my immediate and my friends, and we’ve been life long friends. You and Spence are doing great things. Thank you guys! My company would like to sponsor you😉
My wife and I ran into Jerome at a music store in a mall in Jacksonville in 1996. The Steelers were there before the Monday Night game just hanging out. Ben's statement that Jerome is a true professional is spot on. He was so nice to a couple starry-eyed fans that day. It made our trip.
Jerome “The Bus “ Bettis story on HOF was awesome, his rookie QB Big Ben telling him he will get to superbowl next head if he comes back was great story I’ll never forget that year as Steelers fan the run to the superbowl and winning the Super Bowl was amazing year and one of the best teams in football especially the Defense
Actually my fave is the clip they have on NFL films where Bus is telling rookie (Baby Ben 2004!) Ben "it's no big deal - it's just football" and Ben repeated it. They are so gold together!
@Justin-to3bk #43 for steelers? Only players I can think of that wore 43 for them was George Jones and Frank Lewis. That must be who he's talking about.
2 of my favorite Steelers ever!!!!!! Wish we had these two playing again!!! Living legends. Met the bus at the 2005 camp at Latrobe n said get me a Super Bowl your my fav player n he laughed & said I’ll try to and he talked to me and my dad for a few mins then went on to doing autographs. Bens the man too!!! Miss seeing them both out there on sundays man. Those years was the best never be the same!!
It was an honor and a pleasure meeting both of you on different occasions. meeting Jerome at the ESPYS and met Ben his rookie year leaving the David Letterman show
I had a similiar Bad injury 😞 long ago . YOU Hang in n stay Focused on what your goals are n Try to stay positive as hard as that can be some days .. My prayers n hopes are that you heal well n swiftly !! God Bless .. Goooo Steelers 😎
This episode and the one with Coach Cowher are my personal favorites. "Bussie" is a gem of a human, funny yet serious with the things he has done and is doing in his life during and after football. This life-long "Stillers" fan was so happy when you guys got him on the show. 👏👏👏
These two men dono how much joy they brought me. An how many memories and how many times my brother would be Bettis and id Ben or Heinz. Just so thankful to get to say they was my era steelers
I waited patiently for this episode. The Bus didn't disappoint. Jerome is forever a steeler. I still can't believe the Rams let this man leave. Whatever happened in LA, I'm glad it did.
Absolutely, best episode so far. As a diehard Steelers fan, y'all made me feel like I was a part of that relationship. Love it! I know he's crazy busy, but let's get RC on
Being able to see that SB win as a little kid (around 8 years old) was one of the best things that could ever happen to me. Seeing Jerome and Ben's story moved me a lot. I played football for 8 years after this, all thanks to 'The Bus'. I will thankful for living this side by side with my father, and I will always be a Steeler fan.
What a great human! Storyteller! And individual. Jerome oozes charisma! I loved listening to him talk. And the jolliness and excitement with which he talks! What a joy just to listen. Ah, love you Bus. Thanks for taking us all on a wonderful ride for all these years. You the man, #36.
Man this was definitely one of the best ones yet!!!! Just when I thought some couldn’t be topped y’all did it again!!!! Jerome Bettis was literally childhood idol & favorite football player!!! He made me feel like I could do it too. I was the thicker RB in my peewee days because I knew if Jerome could do it so could it & I modeled myself after him & was a mauler!!! Man I appreciated this interview being able to see my favorite Running back of all time w my favorite QB just being themselves was like a dream come true. Felt like I was sitting on the couch just watching. So happy for this one man!! Jerome is hilarious & just as funny, humble & down to earth as I imagine. What a guy man. Thank you all for this classic. GO STEELERS!!!!!!!!
I was a huge Jerome fan at ND, even though I hated ND (haha). I will never forget his game against Florida. When he came to Pittsburgh, it was a blessing! My fave all-time player is Thurman Thomas (with Ben right there too as 1A, though I don't know if I can put Ben below anyone!!!), but I always had Bus up there in that pantheon. I just love too that he was duking it out for LB supremacy with the great Pepper Johnson! I LOVE Pepper!
The best episode,hands down ! Watching the interaction of two friends getting back together is awesome. Thanks for this one, especially , but great job throughout. 🍻🍻
man frickin' iconic and had me being a fangirl haha. always find myself watching those early 2000 Steeler highlights being a Steeler fan and just the hype and the storylines and the behind the scenes stories it's just immaculate lol
i never got to watch during the Bus era, but always knew he was a great player, now i know he’s an even better human being. thanks to all 3 of you guys for putting this together one of the best episodes so far!! we jus need troy so we can break the internet !!!
I adore The Bus so much. He’s always been my favorite player. Watching his Super Bowl season and being able to attend his final home game and scream with the crowd “one more year!” was so special to me as a 15 year old. I also met him recently as an adult and he was so cool, chill, and so kind. I will always love him.
True Steelers..2 legends 4eternity. I'm not a Cryer but that moment talking about Ben giving the gameball to the bus I found myself in tears..greatness...Big7Ben...the Bus36..hof
Thank you for these opportunities to hear real conversation among all the steeler greats! Hilarious episode, already can't wait for The Bus to come back.
Absolutely loved loved loved this episode. Jerome was one of the main reasons i became a Steelers fan as a kid. He's my all time favorite Steeler. That story about him possibly becoming a TN Titan is crazy. Amazing how things play out!
You gentlemen, including Spence & Chef, have a truly great spirit! Thank you for sharing your experiences with us! You're allowing Steelers Nation a look behind 'The Steel Curtain!!' 🖤💛🏆🏆
These shows are always the best and each one is better than the last. I couldn't believe I missed out on the cookbook, but I been checking few times a day to see if they are available yet. So when I checked this morning I seen they are available. Can't wait for my delivery. Love you ben
Just found this podcast and I 💛 it!!! So fun to see these two legends chatting like the friends they are…also nostalgic I miss all the players who were on the teams with them. Love my Steelers 🔶♦️🔷 ( OK you got me in the end. Got the tears now😢)
Please release more cookbooks!! I had to work when it was released and when I watched and went to site, it was sold out. I love this episode! My fav 36s: Jerome is #1 and Jussi Jokinen is #2.
I watched both of yalls entire career. Starting following the steelers in '95 and I used to bet on Jerome's yardage per quarter and win all the time I knew his game that well lol This episode is truly nostalgic
Great episode! So fun seeing Bus fired up right away about you & Cowher. Also enjoy hearing him talk about his kids & all he's up to. Love Evan and his food create
Loved this episode. Miss this guy soooooo much. Was always a blast to watch him play and was great to hear those stories. Now please get 43 TP on there some time. 86 HW would be great.
I love the fact that I’m getting to know these men I have grown up looking up to. So thank you guys for a inside peak behind the curtains. Also Spence did a little research and you are just as influential as the athletes. My favorite podcast and j listen to a lot . Keep it going
Love you Ben. Appreciate the work you do also Spence🙏🏻 this was an amazing episode. I was a bit too young to remember seeing Bus play but I’ve seen almost every one of his games nonetheless
Unbelievable! Life long Steeler and Notre Dame fan. I have never before watched an episode. My wife told me Jerome was on...I am now a devoted listener/viewer! The day the trade was made in '96 I told all who would listen, it was the best trade the Steelers ever made. That remains true to this day! Love this show!!
Man... no Steeler I love more, in my life time, than Jerome. The guy is basically made of gold. Talent.. personality.. charisma.. gold. That last nugget from Jerome.. paying forward the example of how to lead the team.. through a shinning example of being a great leader.. THAT is what makes Steeler football. Off topic.. anyone else watching Josh Dobbs putting a beating on Dallas and thinking.. wtf.. lol
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I was with the 101st and I was heading back to Iraq in 2003. We were waiting for our flight in Atlanta's airport. When I looked up there was Jerome, and I went up to him and asked for his autograph. He was such a great guy that made my day. Thank you Jerome for taking your time, being so easy to talk to, and giving me your autograph!
Great story & thank you for your service sir 🇺🇸🇺🇸
I love Footbahlin with Ben Roethlisberger🔥🔥🔥
Me too ❤
Jerome Bettis isn't just an amazingly talented athlete, he's a great human being. Great episode!!!
🖤✨️Absolutely agree ✨️💛
Oh how I miss them both. 🥺
I knew this was going to be legendary. We needed at least another hour. Thanks for the memories guys. ❤.
The Bus did not disappoint! He was great and showed up right on time….episode #36!!! Awesome chemistry and banter between Big Ben and Jerome. Thank you, Ben, for giving us the gift of your Footbahlin podcast. I look forward to it every week. I hope you will do more seasons. God bless you!
This podcast video is up there with Coach Cower as the best one yet, Hearing Jerome talk football and the famous fumble , and OT coin toss was awesome looking forward to many more Great videos and guests
BEN! This is so cool. You can tell you and the BUS are truly friends! The banter back and forth reminds me of my immediate and my friends, and we’ve been life long friends. You and Spence are doing great things. Thank you guys! My company would like to sponsor you😉
My wife and I ran into Jerome at a music store in a mall in Jacksonville in 1996. The Steelers were there before the Monday Night game just hanging out. Ben's statement that Jerome is a true professional is spot on. He was so nice to a couple starry-eyed fans that day. It made our trip.
Jerome “The Bus “ Bettis story on HOF was awesome, his rookie QB Big Ben telling him he will get to superbowl next head if he comes back was great story I’ll never forget that year as Steelers fan the run to the superbowl and winning the Super Bowl was amazing year and one of the best teams in football especially the Defense
Actually my fave is the clip they have on NFL films where Bus is telling rookie (Baby Ben 2004!) Ben "it's no big deal - it's just football" and Ben repeated it. They are so gold together!
Now you guys know what guest episode number 43 needs to be…👀🐐
Who? I'm kidddddddinnnggg
@Justin-to3bk #43 for steelers? Only players I can think of that wore 43 for them was George Jones and Frank Lewis. That must be who he's talking about.
@@damontussing4333 that's what I was thinking
We need polamalu and santonio
been waiting for this show since episode#1. Big Ben and the BUS, two of the Best to ever lace'em up. #SIXBURGH
2 of my favorite Steelers ever!!!!!! Wish we had these two playing again!!! Living legends. Met the bus at the 2005 camp at Latrobe n said get me a Super Bowl your my fav player n he laughed & said I’ll try to and he talked to me and my dad for a few mins then went on to doing autographs. Bens the man too!!! Miss seeing them both out there on sundays man. Those years was the best never be the same!!
It was an honor and a pleasure meeting both of you on different occasions. meeting Jerome at the ESPYS and met Ben his rookie year leaving the David Letterman show
Another banger. I have no clue why you guys only have 72k this is peak content as a Steelers fan
I got in a bad wreck and had spine surgery can't do much of anything for a while, but always looking out for the podcast and always love watching.
I had a similiar Bad injury 😞 long ago . YOU Hang in n stay Focused on what your goals are n Try to stay positive as hard as that can be some days .. My prayers n hopes are that you heal well n swiftly !! God Bless .. Goooo Steelers 😎
Get well soon!!!
This episode and the one with Coach Cowher are my personal favorites. "Bussie" is a gem of a human, funny yet serious with the things he has done and is doing in his life during and after football. This life-long "Stillers" fan was so happy when you guys got him on the show. 👏👏👏
These two men dono how much joy they brought me. An how many memories and how many times my brother would be Bettis and id Ben or Heinz. Just so thankful to get to say they was my era steelers
I waited patiently for this episode. The Bus didn't disappoint. Jerome is forever a steeler. I still can't believe the Rams let this man leave. Whatever happened in LA, I'm glad it did.
Sweet the Bus 🚌! Perfect release time! Watching podcast preparing for tonight’s game! Cheers 🍻 fellas! Let’s Go!
It's here we go
Awesome! Thanks for having The Bus on the show! We need to have Troy next! Love this show!
Absolutely, best episode so far. As a diehard Steelers fan, y'all made me feel like I was a part of that relationship.
Love it!
I know he's crazy busy, but let's get RC on
Richard Cranium?
Being able to see that SB win as a little kid (around 8 years old) was one of the best things that could ever happen to me.
Seeing Jerome and Ben's story moved me a lot. I played football for 8 years after this, all thanks to 'The Bus'.
I will thankful for living this side by side with my father, and I will always be a Steeler fan.
Only right for the Bus to come in for ep. #36 and to go out in Detroit as a Super Bowl champion! Promise made promise kept#7 🔒🏆
These 2 Pros are the GUYS that Stamped Me As a Solid Steelers Fan ✨️✨️✨️... Early 2000s
This episode was SO good. Jerome is so entertaining!
What a great human! Storyteller! And individual. Jerome oozes charisma! I loved listening to him talk. And the jolliness and excitement with which he talks! What a joy just to listen. Ah, love you Bus. Thanks for taking us all on a wonderful ride for all these years. You the man, #36.
I usually don’t comment but this episode was surreal. Grew up watching these two. Amazing episode gentlemen, best one yet!
Man this was definitely one of the best ones yet!!!! Just when I thought some couldn’t be topped y’all did it again!!!! Jerome Bettis was literally childhood idol & favorite football player!!! He made me feel like I could do it too. I was the thicker RB in my peewee days because I knew if Jerome could do it so could it & I modeled myself after him & was a mauler!!! Man I appreciated this interview being able to see my favorite Running back of all time w my favorite QB just being themselves was like a dream come true. Felt like I was sitting on the couch just watching. So happy for this one man!! Jerome is hilarious & just as funny, humble & down to earth as I imagine. What a guy man. Thank you all for this classic. GO STEELERS!!!!!!!!
Now we need Ward!! Great podcast
That’s not gonna happen lol
@@mpuchar5003do they not like each other or something? Why not Ward?
I love seeing Jerome like this. It immediately took me back to his early years with us.
I LOVE Footbahlin in general, but today's episode was Iconic! Two of THE Best players ever on the same show! Fantastic show Ben...
OMG, I am loving this episode!! Hearing Jerome's background stories makes me appreciate his time with the Steelers even more!
I was a huge Jerome fan at ND, even though I hated ND (haha). I will never forget his game against Florida. When he came to Pittsburgh, it was a blessing! My fave all-time player is Thurman Thomas (with Ben right there too as 1A, though I don't know if I can put Ben below anyone!!!), but I always had Bus up there in that pantheon. I just love too that he was duking it out for LB supremacy with the great Pepper Johnson! I LOVE Pepper!
10 out of ten times knowing what I know I would still give the BUS the ball every single time. Love and miss you man great memories
The best episode,hands down ! Watching the interaction of two friends getting back together is awesome. Thanks for this one, especially , but great job throughout. 🍻🍻
Jerome is my favorite player of all time. This episode has been my favorite and you all have some really great episodes.
Can’t believe I missed this episode…..Awesome!
You need to have Cowher and The Bus on together that would be legendary!
man frickin' iconic and had me being a fangirl haha. always find myself watching those early 2000 Steeler highlights being a Steeler fan and just the hype and the storylines and the behind the scenes stories it's just immaculate lol
Love Jerome's energy, great show 👏 👍
Jerome is truly a legend and a once in a generation type of player and even better human being. Love Jerome and thank you for so many great memories.
Man I loved watching The Bus run dudes over. Also why isn't this podcast more popular? Great job guys.
Legendary show with a couple of Steelers Legends. I could watch you guys all day tell your stories and hang out.
Thank you so much for sharing.
Man, this podcast made my day. I always watch and enjoy the content. Keep this going, Footbahlin Crew. 7 years +.
i never got to watch during the Bus era, but always knew he was a great player, now i know he’s an even better human being. thanks to all 3 of you guys for putting this together one of the best episodes so far!! we jus need troy so we can break the internet !!!
So much laughter on this episode, what a joy to watch
I adore The Bus so much. He’s always been my favorite player. Watching his Super Bowl season and being able to attend his final home game and scream with the crowd “one more year!” was so special to me as a 15 year old. I also met him recently as an adult and he was so cool, chill, and so kind. I will always love him.
True Steelers..2 legends 4eternity. I'm not a Cryer but that moment talking about Ben giving the gameball to the bus I found myself in tears..greatness...Big7Ben...the Bus36..hof
Thank you for these opportunities to hear real conversation among all the steeler greats! Hilarious episode, already can't wait for The Bus to come back.
1:37:05 excellent episode!!! Thanks guys! You are all special, and I love your gratitude for each other!
Absolutely loved loved loved this episode. Jerome was one of the main reasons i became a Steelers fan as a kid. He's my all time favorite Steeler. That story about him possibly becoming a TN Titan is crazy. Amazing how things play out!
You gentlemen, including Spence & Chef, have a truly great spirit! Thank you for sharing your experiences with us!
You're allowing Steelers Nation a look behind 'The Steel Curtain!!'
🖤💛🏆🏆
Thank you for doing this podcast!!
These shows are always the best and each one is better than the last. I couldn't believe I missed out on the cookbook, but I been checking few times a day to see if they are available yet. So when I checked this morning I seen they are available. Can't wait for my delivery. Love you ben
Really glad you both went back and completed your degree. It is important and provides a look at the world with new eyes.
Just found this podcast and I 💛 it!!! So fun to see these two legends chatting like the friends they are…also nostalgic I miss all the players who were on the teams with them. Love my Steelers 🔶♦️🔷 ( OK you got me in the end. Got the tears now😢)
Best episode ever! Jerome and Ben trading shots at each other was hilarious.
This is the GREATEST 1 hour and 47 minutes on the internet.
One of my favorite football players of all time. Love this episode. I laughed so much. Thanks guys, this made my morning
A nice episode to watch before tonight’s game lol 😆 the only hope I have left in life is this podcast 😂
Classic joy to see Both my Dudes together again. JB Keeping it 1thouwowwow✊🏿
Love this show soo much I'm soo glad that Ben and Spence do it more regularly. My favorite steelers by far love the bus
I haven’t laughed this hard on a podcast ever. Loved it 💪🏽
That shoestring tackle is in my top three favorite plays in Steelers history
It was epic!!
One of your best shows. Jerome is a special man! Now you need Troy and RC
Great show. Thanks guys. Y’all HoFers in my book 🤣
So meany great Episodes but this one takes the cake! Well the 🍪 cookie forsure! #36 is amazing! The wheels on the bus go, round & round!
You guys are great! Jerome is one of my all time favorite Steelers and an amazing human being!!! Love that guy!!
Watching this episode showed me just how funny Jerome Bettis really is best episode so far
Awesome back and forth stories and insights!!!!
I haven't enjoyed an episode more. Brotherhood speaks volumes.
This show needs a sponsor and more promotion on social media. Too good.
One of the best episodes!!!!
Loved the inside stories and the laughs 😂
I've watched almost all of these and this is the best episode IMHO. Jerome is hysterical
Thank you for giving us your time and sharing thought with all of us. We are blessed to be able to listen and watch y,all podcast!
I love how perfect Bettis and Ben get along! I love this episode!
Please release more cookbooks!! I had to work when it was released and when I watched and went to site, it was sold out. I love this episode! My fav 36s: Jerome is #1 and Jussi Jokinen is #2.
This was just a joy to watch! I smiled and laughed all throughout! Great job, guys! ❤🎉😊
We need more cookbooks please!
Love , love, love me some JB!!! Great show!!!💛🖤❤🔥❤
This was amazing! Brings back so many good memories! Smiled and laughed all the way through it!
Absolutely loved this episode! Just so fun to sit back and listen to the banter between Ben and the Bus.
What a great Episode, I was laughing so hard lol. Great stories too, thanks for these podcasts, great stuff!
Super fun episode to listen to and watch. ❤
I live in South Bend, this guy is a legend. Great episode!
Best episode!!! Laughed so hard! Thank you!!!
I watched both of yalls entire career. Starting following the steelers in '95 and I used to bet on Jerome's yardage per quarter and win all the time I knew his game that well lol
This episode is truly nostalgic
best show ever. tears are flowing. so fun.. i love merill but this was great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love this episode! Definitely need Troy next! Would love to see Ray Lewis too and get you guys going!
This is one of your best episodes. Hilarious.
Awesome episode. Thanks guys Memories, Laughs, and perspectives!
I could listen to Jerome speak forever. He is a great story teller and his laugh is so contagious
Can’t be a great story teller when he can’t even remember correctly
What a awesome show!!! Well worth the wait. All hail the BUS!!!!
Great episode! So fun seeing Bus fired up right away about you & Cowher. Also enjoy hearing him talk about his kids & all he's up to. Love Evan and his food create
Loved this episode. Miss this guy soooooo much. Was always a blast to watch him play and was great to hear those stories. Now please get 43 TP on there some time. 86 HW would be great.
Great episode with The Bus 🚌, we need Santonio Holmes on here 🏈 🔥
I love the fact that I’m getting to know these men I have grown up looking up to. So thank you guys for a inside peak behind the curtains. Also Spence did a little research and you are just as influential as the athletes. My favorite podcast and j listen to a lot . Keep it going
OMG, I had no idea Jerome was so funny. What great stories. BEST EPISODE EVER!
Love you Ben. Appreciate the work you do also Spence🙏🏻 this was an amazing episode. I was a bit too young to remember seeing Bus play but I’ve seen almost every one of his games nonetheless
Unbelievable! Life long Steeler and Notre Dame fan. I have never before watched an episode. My wife told me Jerome was on...I am now a devoted listener/viewer! The day the trade was made in '96 I told all who would listen, it was the best trade the Steelers ever made. That remains true to this day! Love this show!!
Man... no Steeler I love more, in my life time, than Jerome. The guy is basically made of gold. Talent.. personality.. charisma.. gold.
That last nugget from Jerome.. paying forward the example of how to lead the team.. through a shinning example of being a great leader.. THAT is what makes Steeler football.
Off topic.. anyone else watching Josh Dobbs putting a beating on Dallas and thinking.. wtf.. lol
YEP, I WATCHED IT. AND I ENJOYED IT!😂
So, so good! My sides hurt from laughing. Love to here all the stories. Yinz are the best!!!