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.
Episodes
99 episodes
Jury Duty Survival Guide
We trade jury duty war stories and find out how fast “easy civic duty” turns into a high-stress audition in a courtroom. We also wrestle with the gap between what feels true and what can actually be proven when twelve strangers have to agree on...
When Did Car Ownership Become A Subscription?
We go from joking around to the real problem of owning a nice car: keeping it clean when you’ve got kids, dogs, road trips, and zero time. We debate detailing costs versus car wash subscriptions and why “nice” quickly turns into another monthly...
Office Talk Without The Filter
We start with a Braveheart tattoo and end up asking why work makes normal people talk like lawyers. Along the way, we vent about HR training, office politics, email-only coworkers, and how direct conversations solve problems faster than a paper...
As Is, Cash Only
We react to a wild Cash Cars Kansas City style pitch and break down what “as is” really demands from the buyer. We also spell out what they consider a “warranty,” why cash is nonnegotiable, and how to protect yourself no before you hand over mo...
Teenage Joyrides
We trade stories about underage driving, “borrowing” cars, and the dumb logic that makes bad ideas feel smart at 3 AM. The laughs land, but the real thread is how fast luck can run out when you mix friends, speed, and zero consequences.
Our Attraction Hot Takes Get Weird Fast
We spiral from a simple “favorite” question into a full debate on boob views, sag versus perk, and the wild logic people use to defend their tastes. Along the way, we roast each other with a Home Depot analogy, pivot into gravity and aging, and...
When Your Spine Squeezes Like A Jelly Donut
We talk through Tony’s yearly herniated disc flare-ups, why the pain can feel impossible to describe, and how the usual medical options kept circling back to “inflammation.” Tony then shares the anti-inflammatory food plan he followed for five ...
Vegas Fine Dining Whiplash
We read a vicious one-star review of the Eiffel Tower Restaurant in Las Vegas, then Tony explains why that same place becomes the best meal and service he has ever had. The gap between those two stories turns into a debate about expectations, s...
The Great Razor Blade Rip-Off
We bounce from ridiculous sports stats to the very real pain of buying overpriced razor refills, then land on a surprisingly useful set of shaving hacks we swear we will actually try. We debate blade counts, irritation, shower shaving, and all ...
What Youth Sports Really Costs Families
We take Jay’s Florida trip from pre-flight anxiety to the brutal reality of a youth flag football “world championship” in Orlando. The tournament ends fast, Disney costs a fortune, and the real damage shows up after everyone gets home.
From Gangster Rap To Tile Setter Glory
We argue about what we thought we’d be as kids and how adult jobs actually happen through chance, pressure, and a few reckless decisions. Along the way, we bounce from cassette tapes and rap fantasies to real talk about unions, entrepreneurship...
A Cruise Works Because You Cannot Escape It
We argue about the best kind of vacation and why planning can either free you up or ruin the fun before you even leave. We get into cruises, road trips, overplanning habits, and the travel stories that make you rethink what “worth it” really me...
We Accidentally Turned Drug Patents Into A Comedy Bit
We start by roasting a too-deep couch that turns sitting into a full-body problem, then slide into winter misery and the slow-motion vibe it puts on everyone. Somehow that turns into a riff on drug branding, Viagra alternatives, and why gas sta...
The Stages Of Raising Kids
We debate which stages of raising kids are genuinely fun and which ones test your sanity the most, from helpless babies to toddlers on a mission to break everything. We also get real about teens and adult kids at home, and why rules only matter...
How Much Peace Is A Cheeseburger Worth
We start with a no-music cold open and immediately feel how weird it is to find our footing without the usual intro. Then we spiral into a drive-thru ordering disaster and land on a real question about when it’s worth correcting mistakes versus...
We Opened The Rare Bourbon And Still Felt Cheated
We start with a rare bourbon gift that accidentally sparks real jealousy and a hard question about who gets treated like the favorite. Then we spiral into parenting, Christmas traditions, and why trying to keep everything “equal” can teach kids...
When You Finally Find Someone Who Won't Rip You Off
We celebrate our good fortune in finding honest mechanics who don't take advantage of us when we're vulnerable.• Finding an auto mechanic who charges fair rates and doesn't mark up parts excessively• The frustration of auto shops us...
The Bench Clearing Brawl: Sports, Fights, and Deep-Fried Ice Cream
We share our most memorable moments from attending local sporting events, from bench-clearing brawls to secret parking hacks and stadium observations.• At NBA games, bench players like Robin Lopez sometimes sit on the floor despite avai...
Barter Blackjack At 4 A.M.
A late-night festival story turns into a lesson in barter, showmanship, and why a jar of cicada skins can be priceless when cash is banned. We play Frickfrack Blackjack with vintage bottle caps, thimbles, and a pocket full of zippers, and leave...
What Do Our Tiny Habits Say About Us?
We spiral from wallet ergonomics to streaming guilt purchases, then land on the strangest one-dollar crutch story you’ll ever hear. Small habits, big consequences, and a lot of laughter as we test the line between convenience and chaos....
Turning Chores Into Minutes: A Parent's Playbook For Digital Balance
We build a screen-time economy at home to replace nagging, power struggles, and vague limits with transparent rules that reward responsibility and kindness. Along the way we trade stories about kids, laundry chaos, dinner habits, and why time b...
Two Brothers Learn To Fight, Then Learn When To Stop
We stumble through a chaotic cold open and land on two raw stories about brother fights: a bank-lot standoff born from bar talk and a stairwell brawl that ends with cuffs, mud, and a lesson in restraint. Training shows up, pride takes over, and...
A 21st Birthday Starts At Midnight And Somehow Ends With Snakes
A midnight 21st in a tiny Wisconsin town collides with hunting rules, bar pranks, and a hard lesson about tradition versus change. We chase the thread from cement mixers and Malört to rattlesnake skins, anti-venom, fake IDs, and the value of sm...
From Deer Stands To Strip Bars: A Teenage Hunt Gone Sideways
We trade a wild northwoods hunting story for a sober look at risk, consent, and how our 90s upbringings shape the way we parent now. It’s raw, funny, and honest about drunk driving, “entertainment” bars, a cold cabin, and a mushroom-laced pizza...