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 about the slow, demanding work of becoming someone solid.

Today we talk about the biggest fight against our biggest enemy .........OURSELVES!!!!

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.

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 .

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 .

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 hard stats, real talk, and my own personal hell — raising kids that aren’t mine while standing beside a woman healing from abuse — not for pity, but to show you what standing the fuck up looks like.

This episode isn’t about motivation.

It’s about obligation.

It’s about Brotherhood.

And it’s about you.

Listen in if you’re ready to stop bitching and start building.

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 hear:

Why fake confidence is killing your leadership

• The real cost of living a lie (and what science says about it)
• The power of brotherhood and why isolation is destroying men’s lives
• Practical steps to reclaim your purpose, your presence, and your path

This isn’t a motivational pep talk.

It’s a line in the sand.

And if you’re ready to step over it—welcome to The Backroom Brotherhood.

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 ..... dont do it alone .