Top Shelf Stories
In a world that often shuns the uncomfortable, we embrace it with open arms—and open laughs. Our candid narratives around our stories assure you that awkwardness is a shared human experience. Tune in, enjoy the ride, and maybe learn a thing or two.
Podcasting since 2024 • 58 episodes
Top Shelf Stories
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From Straight Razors To Atari: Chasing Childhood In The Wild
We trade stories about the objects and memories that pull us back, from a WWII razor set lost in a dice game to the stubborn hunt for an Atari Lynx. One of us keeps nothing, one of us keeps everything, and the argument lands on what nostalgia i...
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Episode 52
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48:46
Youth Sports Politics And The Cost Of A Dream
We argue about youth sports that bench kids while asking parents to fund the program. One father shares how his 13-year-old showed up, worked hard, and never saw the field, sparking a hard look at size bias, safety claims, and what coaches owe ...
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Episode 51
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56:05
Hairlines, Fights, And Bad Decisions
We trade jokes about hairlines and pride, then dig into size, intimidation, and what counts as a real fight. A raw story about an alley jump from a graffiti rivalry reframes how fast conflict escalates and why most fights end in seconds.
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Episode 50
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25:51
Addictions, Habits, And The Lines Between
We go from loose jokes to a grounded talk on nicotine, routines, and the thin line between a habit and a compulsion. We unpack vape bans, explain cravings to kids, and test whether “routines” are comfort or cage.• defining addictions ve...
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Episode 49
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42:55
When Holding It Goes Wrong And A Grandpa Steps In
We trade raw, funny, and painful school memories to ask why bathroom rules often ignore biology and dignity. From a first-grade accident to a gym-class puddle, a fierce grandpa, and a strict teacher who still taught respect, we trace how author...
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Episode 48
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36:03
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