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A Stogie for the Road

A Stogie for the Road

por Shawn Dirksen aka Stogie

Carreras Entrevistas de comedia

Temporada 5

EVERYBODY'S GOT A DISORDER & NOBODY'S GOT A BACKBONE

What happened to just being a person? In this episode of A Stogie for the Road, Shawn goes on a hilarious and unapologetic rant about modern life, where every personality trait needs a diagnosis, every disagreement requires a therapy session, and everybody seems to have an excuse but nobody wants responsibility. From self-diagnosing through TikTok and turning every inconvenience into a condition, to the obsession with labels, attachment styles, and endless emotional analysis, Shawn asks a simple question: What happened to common sense? But this episode goes deeper than that. It's about men who have forgotten how to speak honestly. Men who spend years swallowing their opinions to keep the peace. Men who wake up one day wondering how they became supporting characters in their own lives. This isn't a life-coach seminar. This isn't a self-help lecture. It's a cigar-smoking, microphone-grabbing reminder that life is short, the clock is running, and nobody gets out of here with a second chance. Stop waiting for permission. Stop apologizing for having a voice. Stop explaining yourself to people who aren't living the life you want. Because at the end of the day, the critics don't pay the price for your regrets. You do. A funny, raw, old-school rant about modern nonsense, forgotten backbone, and why the goal isn't to be comfortable—it's to leave everything you've got on the field before the final whistle blows. Light a cigar. Pull up a chair. Let's talk. 🎙️🚬🔥 A Stogie for the Road Podcast "Everybody's got a disorder. Nobody's got an excuse. Game time."

SHE SAID NO... SO YOU THREW A TANTRUM? | The Death of Emotional Control

A woman says "no" and suddenly some grown men are acting like civilization has collapsed. In this episode, Shawn dives headfirst into one of the most disturbing trends on social media: men losing their minds over rejection. From viral videos of women being attacked for refusing phone numbers, to the growing inability of people to hear the word "no," we're breaking down what this says about modern culture, emotional maturity, masculinity, and accountability. This isn't a male-bashing episode. It's a wake-up call. We'll talk about: Why rejection isn't violence The difference between confidence and entitlement How social media rewards victimhood and outrage Why so many people are emotionally controlled by strangers The loneliness epidemic among men Why accountability has become a dirty word And why hearing "no" might be one of the most important skills you'll ever learn The strongest people aren't the ones who get their way. They're the ones who can hear "no" and still keep moving forward. If this episode pisses you off, good. That means we're talking about something real. 🎙️ A Stogie For The Road Podcast Because life doesn't owe you a yes. And maturity starts when you realize that.

I Thought Parenting Got Easier

I was wrong. The diapers were easy. The sleepless nights were easy. The clogged toilets, broken microwaves, and chaos of raising five kids were easy. The hard part? Watching your children become adults and realizing you can no longer protect them from their own choices. This episode is about the heartbreak fathers don't talk about, the pressure they carry in silence, and the love that survives even when life doesn't go the way you planned!!!!!

Temporada 4

"He Just Wants Attention” — Meanwhile Boomers Bought Houses For $14 And A Handshake

In this episode, Shawn unloads on the absolute insanity of modern life, the impossible economy younger generations inherited, and the nonstop criticism that comes with trying to build something online. From boomers lecturing people about “hard work” after buying homes for the price of a used lawn mower… to people mocking creators while spending eight hours a day rotting on social media themselves… nothing gets spared. Shawn dives into: why people hate content creators the “he just wants attention” accusation the difference between building something vs. sitting around criticizing why modern men feel trapped financially social security, broken systems, and economic reality the fear of chasing a dream publicly and why he’s willing to keep going even if everybody around him thinks he’s lost his mind The episode swings between hilarious rage, uncomfortable truth, dark comedy, and brutally honest perspective from somebody trying to claw his way into a different life while the internet watches from the sidelines. Because at some point you either: take the shot build the thing risk looking stupid and bet on yourself… …or spend the rest of your life explaining why you never tried.

Too Stubborn to Stay Broken

Some people don’t heal because life gets easier. They heal because they get sick of bleeding everywhere they go. This episode is for the men and women who kept getting hit… and kept getting back up anyway. In Too Stubborn to Stay Broken, Shawn talks about surviving the years that were supposed to destroy him — homelessness, isolation, betrayal, exhaustion, heartbreak, humiliation, fear, failure, and the quiet moments where quitting felt easier than continuing. But this isn’t a motivational speech. It’s a raw conversation about the reality of rebuilding yourself when nobody’s coming to save you. This episode dives into: What survival mode really feels like Why some people mentally collapse and others adapt The dangerous comfort of victimhood The psychology of stubbornness Building yourself back up while angry, exhausted, and emotionally wrecked Learning to laugh again after life hardens you And why refusing to quit becomes a weapon There’s no fake positivity here. No guru nonsense. No “manifest your destiny” garbage. Just truth from somebody who’s been through hell and decided: “I may bend… but I’m not staying broken.” If you’ve been carrying pressure silently… If life hit you harder than expected… If you’ve been rebuilding yourself in private… This episode is for you.

GO FUND ME ???? GO FUNDYOURSELF ( stop begging and start building )

Everybody’s got a story. Everybody’s got a reason. Everybody’s got a link in their bio asking for help. And almost nobody wants to do the one thing that actually changes their life: Take responsibility and build something. This episode rips into the culture of public pity, online handouts, and the quiet addiction to being rescued. From grown adults treating the internet like a personal bailout system… to parents raising kids who think struggle is optional… this is the uncomfortable truth nobody wants to say out loud. This isn’t about people who truly need help. This is about the ones who refuse to help themselves. If you’re tired of watching people outsource their problems… If you’re done pretending effort is optional… If you believe discipline still matters… Then this one’s for you. No filters. No soft landings. No excuses. GoFund Yourself.

Customer Service Boyfriends & Dictator Dudes

Most men are getting it wrong—and nobody’s saying it out loud. You’ve got one side trying so hard to be a “good man” that they lose their backbone… apologizing, over-explaining, and turning relationships into a negotiation. Then you’ve got the other side—guys who are great at being “men”… confident, dominant, decisive—but they bulldoze everything in their path and call it leadership. So what are you supposed to be? In this episode, we break down the difference between being a good man and being good at being a man—and why missing either one will cost you your relationships, your respect, and your peace. This isn’t about alpha vs beta. It’s about strength with a conscience. It’s about standing your ground without becoming a tyrant. It’s about caring without becoming a doormat. No fluff. No fake motivation. No internet personas. Just the truth most men don’t want to hear—but need to. If you’re tired of extremes and ready to actually get it right… this one’s for you.

The Cage No One Talks About: When Good Men Feel Trapped

There’s a side of men’s lives that almost nobody talks about. Not the loud, toxic, headline-grabbing stuff… but the quiet pressure. The kind that builds over time. In this episode, we’re talking about the reality of men who show up every day—who work, provide, take care of their families—and still feel like they’re carrying everything alone. Men who feel stuck. Men who feel unheard. Men who are trying to do the right thing… while quietly losing themselves in the process. This isn’t about blaming. This isn’t about attacking anyone. It’s about telling the truth. About the weight men carry… the silence they live in… and the pressure to hold everything together no matter what. If you’ve ever felt like you’re responsible for everything but allowed to talk about nothing… This episode is for you.

The Porn Trap: How Fantasy Is Destroying Men

In this episode, Shawn takes an unfiltered look at the growing impact pornography and platforms like OnlyFans are having on men’s lives. What was once considered private entertainment has evolved into a powerful digital industry built on attention, dopamine, and loneliness—and many men are finding themselves stuck in a cycle they never intended to be part of. Drawing from research, cultural trends, and his own personal journey of self-reflection and therapy, Shawn talks honestly about how easy it is for fantasy to become an escape from real life—and how that escape can slowly drain motivation, confidence, and genuine connection. This episode isn’t about shaming anyone. It’s about awareness, responsibility, and having the courage to confront habits that might be holding you back from the life you actually want to build. If you’ve ever wondered how the modern internet is reshaping masculinity, relationships, and the way men seek connection, this conversation pulls the curtain back. Because the truth is simple: Fantasy may feel good in the moment—but it was never meant to replace real life.

Secrets, Power, and the Truth That Always Surfaces

For the past few weeks the podcast has been quiet, and many of you have asked why. The truth is that sometimes life forces you into a season where the smartest thing you can do is stay silent and let certain processes play out. When serious situations unfold, every word matters — and sometimes silence is the most responsible choice. In this episode, I talk about why I stepped back and the bigger pattern it made me think about: the culture of silence that exists wherever power, reputation, and accountability collide. From families to institutions to some of the most powerful people in the world, history shows the same pattern over and over again — secrets buried behind closed doors, people convinced the truth will never catch up to them, and the illusion that influence can protect them forever. We’ve seen this dynamic play out in some of the biggest scandals in modern history, including the Epstein case, which exposed how power can create a system where people believe the rules no longer apply to them. But the truth has a way of surfacing. Eventually. This episode is a conversation about integrity, accountability, and the reality that a man’s character is defined by what he does when nobody is watching. Because if the truth coming out someday terrifies you… that’s usually the sign something in your life needs to change.

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