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Top Shelf Stories

Top Shelf Stories

By: Jay Chris Tony
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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.

© 2025 Top Shelf Stories
Episodes
  • Hairlines, Fights, And Bad Decisions
    Dec 3 2025

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    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.

    • shaving vows, hair as identity, confidence tests
    • size and presence shaping social outcomes
    • redefining what a real fight looks like
    • the backpack jump and tagging crew codes
    • adrenaline, time distortion, and quick endings
    • graffiti as craft, attention, and risk
    • meme bets, art validation, and friendship choices


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    26 mins
  • Addictions, Habits, And The Lines Between
    Nov 25 2025

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    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 versus routines and why it matters
    • nicotine cravings explained in simple terms
    • Wisconsin vape ban, legal workarounds, and confusion
    • parents talking to kids about vaping and pouches
    • debating nicotine’s risks and perceived benefits
    • hidden habits and nervous ticks in daily life
    • morning rituals, dressing order, and cognitive load
    • gambling limits, cash-only logic, and risk framing
    • small addictions: reels, slow replies, clickbait
    • practical ideas for setting boundaries and adapting routines

    Listen to us every Tuesday for advice, hot takes, and some camaraderie


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    43 mins
  • When Holding It Goes Wrong And A Grandpa Steps In
    Nov 18 2025

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    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 authority can help or harm.

    • bathroom limits leading to real harm
    • a grandfather confronting school leadership
    • discipline versus dignity in gym class
    • how one kind teacher protected a student
    • parenting rules for true restroom emergencies
    • why certain teachers shape lifelong memory

    Thank you for listening this is our podcast and respect teachers and uh they gotta if you gotta go man just go just gotta go if you gotta go


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    36 mins
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