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A Stogie for the Road
by Shawn Dirksen aka Stogie
A Stogie for the Road Raw. Real. Redeemed. A Stogie for the Road is a no-fluff podcast for men who’ve been through hell and are ready to rise. Hosted by a man who lost it all and built it back, this show dives into mental health, masculinity, fatherhood, addiction, and finding purpose — one hard conversation at a time. Light up, tune in, and walk the road toward something better.
Episodes
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WASHINGTON STATE ....They Banned the Cigar and Protected the Needle.
Washington State might be the perfect example of what the hell happened to masculinity in America. Because apparently a bunch of grown-ass men sitting in leather chairs, smoking cigars, talking business, fatherhood, motorcycles and life is some kind of fucking public-health crisis. Washington...
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YOUR PHONE IS PISSING YOU OFF ON PURPOSE !!!!
Your phone knows exactly what pisses you off—and it keeps feeding it to you. Fighting videos. Rage bait. Men-vs-women bullshit. “Signs she’s a narcissist.” “Signs he’s toxic.” Suddenly everybody with Instagram and 15 minutes of free time has a fucking psychology degree. In this episode of A…
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They Never Knew You — They Knew What You Could Do for Them
How many people in your life actually know you—and how many just know what you provide? Your money. Your advice. Your connections. Your ability to fix shit. Your willingness to listen. Your opportunities. Your generosity. Your time. In this episode of A Stogie for the Road, I go after a side of...
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The Board of Directors : How Outsiders Slowly Take Over Your Relationship
Who really runs your relationship? Is it you and your partner...or the committee sitting behind the scenes? In this episode of A Stogie for the Road, I dive into something almost nobody talks about: how friends, family, coworkers, therapists, social media, and internet "experts" slowly become the...
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Do We Miss Yesterday... or Ourselves?
There’s something strange happening. Every day, we tell ourselves we miss "the good old days." We watch nostalgic videos. We share old photos. We talk about how life was simpler. But was it? Or do we miss something else entirely? In this episode of A Stogie for the Road, Shawn takes a funny—and...
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The Lake Stevens Community Page Is the Greatest Reality Show in America 😂
If you've ever opened the Lake Stevens Community Facebook page, this episode is for you. We're talking fireworks wars, e-bike Karens and Kens, helicopter conspiracy theorists, Ring Camera Randy, Roundabout Ron, pontoon DJs who think the entire lake requested their playlist, and the mysterious...
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STOP CHASING THE UPGRADE | Why Modern Love Keeps Failing
We've turned relationships into shopping carts. The second things get difficult... We convince ourselves someone better is waiting just one swipe away. We've been sold the lie that happiness is always in the next relationship, the next person, the next thrill. But what if the real tragedy isn't...
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THEY HATE ME... BUT THEY NEVER MISS AN EPISODE
They watch every clip. They listen to every episode. They know every detail. They can quote things I said six months ago better than I can. And they swear they can't stand me. Welcome to the strange world of modern outrage, where some people spend more time monitoring other people's lives than...
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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...
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The Robot Knows You're Full of Sh*t | Shawn & Renee Debate AI Taking Over Our Lives
In this episode of He Said, She Said, Shawn and Renee tackle one of the biggest questions facing humanity: Would you let AI run your life? From relationships and parenting to careers, money, health, and personal freedom, we dive headfirst into the world of artificial intelligence and ask whether...
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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...
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HE SAID SHE SAID PODCAST ( PILOT EPISODE )
One microphone. And absolutely no shortage of opinions. Hosted by Shawn and Renee, He Said. She Said. dives headfirst into the conversations most people are afraid to have. Relationships. Trauma. Family. Loyalty. Dating. Marriage. Men's issues. Women's issues. Personal growth. Life after...
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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...
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"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...
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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...
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WE’RE ALL INSANE NOW
Society has officially lost its mind. In this episode of A Stogie for the Road Podcast, Shawn throws the serious conversations out the window and dives headfirst into the absurdity of modern life in a full-blown rant. From emotionally unstable influencers and fake life coaches… to airports that...
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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…
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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”…...
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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…
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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…
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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...
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Since when did relationships need a jury to survive ?
This episode is about ownership — the kind that doesn’t come from blame, excuses, or public explanations. I talk honestly about where I handed my power away, how outside voices influenced decisions that weren’t theirs to make, and what it looks like to stop defending yourself and start fixing…
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What This Year Took From Me — And What It Gave Back
This isn’t a highlight reel or a motivational speech. It’s an honest end-of-year reckoning. In this episode of A Stogie for the Road, I break down what this last year actually took from me — the illusions, relationships, and versions of myself that couldn’t come forward — and what it gave back in...
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RAISING THE MAN . A podcast about the unknowing boys and the unfinished men .
Most boys are not broken. They’re unfinished. They grow up without instruction, without initiation, and without a clear understanding of what responsibility actually looks like. So they drift — distracted, anxious, reactive — mistaking noise for strength and comfort for meaning. This podcast is...
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THE MOSTER WE HAVE TRAINED, AND WHY WE CAN NEVER LET HIM OUT AGAIN
Today we talk about the biggest fight against our biggest enemy .........OURSELVES!!!!
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When the people love Become the people you escape .
Men die every day from family that eat them alive inside and out. Stogie talks about this and everything in between. You are not going to want to miss this.
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The great 5 month stall of 2025
Why so quiet ? oh ill tell ya why . you know Stogie may get quiet but it never stays that way . tune and see what has happened and what is next .
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SIT DOWN B%TCH BOY..... MEN ARE TALKING
Tonight stoge goes off on the beta male masses the are everywhere !!! They have no idea of what is coming as stogie rains down an air strike against them . Sit back RELAX and listen to the soothing sounds of Stogie let them have it while enjoying a premium hand rolled cigar .
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Weak men, Loud World : Why Adversity is the Test You Were Built For
This one ain’t for the faint of heart. In a world full of excuses, victimhood, and men hiding behind comfort, this episode delivers a ruthless wake-up call. We’re diving into why so many men have gotten soft — and how adversity isn’t your enemy… it’s your invitation to rise. I’ll walk you through...
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NO ONE FOLLOWS EXCUSES
This episode rips the mask off the modern man and asks one simple question: Are you still hiding behind excuses… or are you ready to lead? Host Shawn Dirksen AKA STOGIE takes the gloves off and delivers a raw, unapologetic gut-check to men faking strength while running from accountability. You’ll...
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Why Most Men Are Failing And What Brotherhood Really Means .
Men are drowning in silence . No Tribe. No mission. No damn support . In this episode , I break down why isolation is killing men and how THE BACKROOM BROTHERHOOD is the answer. This isnt self help fluff . ITS WAR! Fix yourself , Find your fire . And its time for the first time in your life ........
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Fatherhood,Manhood and how your addictions are killing both .
Addictions can be more than what most people think that they are . We as men have been groomed to normalize alot in our lives that dont enrich us and actually make us worse . This podcast comes from a place of love and growth and ALOT of personal experience . Lets see how much it resonates with…
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NOBODY IS COMING TO SAVE YOU !
Stogie talks about his most recent fight for his freedom of speech and where he is going from here. We also unpack what it takes to build a dream in the face of adversity. Sit back, relax and enjoy this latest episode of STOGIE FROM THE LOUNGE.
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STOGIE AND RENEE SHENANIGANS
Sit back and enjoy an fun filled hour with Stogies new co host and love of his life as they talk about everything from crazy ex husbands to what Renee does in the bathroom when she thinks stogie isnt around, Buckle in . This is a good one .
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When hunting bad guys goes wrong .
Please welcome my new co host and love of my life Renee to the show . Buckle in for some fun and hard hitting truth in another episode of STOGIE FROM THE ROAD .
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WHEN DID THE VILLIANS BECOME THE VICTIMS
When did men become weak and dangerous yet all the while be able to stand before the laws of man and cry the victim . Where did we as men lose our way so badly and in turn allow the real villain's that roam amongst us cry victim with a straight face. LETS TALK ABOUT IT
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California fuggery and unstucking ourselves !!!!
In this episode stogie talkes about getting his tail kicked west coast style, future plans , avoiding whores and making new friends . Settle in and enjoy another steaming pile of stogie !!!
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IMMA NEED SOME MORE ATTENTION PLEASE. Im droppin bombshells here.
In this episode stogie talks about all of our internal desires for attention and the balance within that struggle. Why do we seek approval and attention of others? where does it come from? Stay in it till the end where stogie drops a bombshell on some new news that he received during his time…
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THE MATING RITUALS OF THE SERENGETI
In this episode stogie talks about the plight of man in this new world of dating and how to maintaine your masculine energy .
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PILOT EPISODE OF KEEPING IT WHEEL !!!!!
PILOT EPISODE
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Welcome Back !!!!!
Stogie gets back at it and brings you all up to speed on what's new and where we are going .
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episode 19 . WE ARE BACK JACK !!!!!
After a long break we are back and back for good . Nothing is stopping us now . Get ready for a great new batch of episodes coming up soon.
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IS IT A TRUCK OR A CASKET ?
Stogie talks about the never ending evolution and discovery of what being in a truck does to you and how to rebuild what you have broken in the process .
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Meditations in the madness
Stogie talks about the change of not only the job but the change of mindset as well .
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The hardest decision I have made in a long time .
I am finally turning my key to the left . In this podcast i will explain why and what is on the horizon.
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STOGIE FROM THE ROAD
Stogie talks about raising the rent on the people that think they have access to your life at all times . Be a man and take your life back . once you do that you will have all the time in the world to achieve success . TRUST ME !!!!!
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STOGIE FROM THE ROAD
Today stogie reflects on the side of trucking that most dont have a clue about .
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STOGIE FROM THE ROAD
Stogie is back and talks about his break down in billings Montana
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STOGIE FROM THE ROAD
Stogie tells stories about his childhood .
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STOGIE FROM THE ROAD
Its time to open the books on Stogie the trucker and get down to business . You want answers ..... you are gonna find them here today .
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A Stogie for the Road
Raw. Real. Redeemed.
A Stogie for the Road is a no-fluff podcast for men who’ve been through hell and are ready to rise. Hosted by a man who lost it all and built it back, this show dives into mental health, masculinity, fatherhood, addiction, and finding purpose — one hard conversation at a time.
Light up, tune in, and walk the road toward something better.
HOSTED BY
Shawn Dirksen aka Stogie
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A Stogie for the Road Raw. Real. Redeemed. A Stogie for the Road is a no-fluff podcast for men who’ve been through hell and are ready to rise. Hosted by a man who lost it all and built it back, this show dives into mental health, masculinity, fatherhood, addiction, and finding purpose — one hard...
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