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1 Jun

Ep. 158 - Our Final Podcast Episode

It's the last episode in the current studio, and the crew showed up early — like 6 AM early — to send it off right. Joe somehow dragged himself in a week after having a baby, Russell made a rare appearance, and the whole gang got together one more time before the move. Things kicked off with Joe deep in his Black Instagram era, sharing everything from pineapple Kool-Aid trends to cartoon food culture, then somehow spiraling into a full debate about prom send-offs and whether a military tank is an appropriate way to send your kid to prom. From there the conversation went everywhere it had no business going — Drake's surprise triple album drop, the greatest rap albums of all time, the Michael Jackson biopic, MJ's allegations, Morgan Wallen saying the N-word, Chris Brown's ongoing controversies, Kanye's downfall, and the Kevin Hart roast. No topic was off limits and nobody held back. Classic Don't Be Sour energy from start to finish. The back half of the episode had the guys debating Pokémon games, GTA VI hype, what happened to Halo, and Joe's surprisingly detailed history of owning nine-foot pet pythons. They wrapped things up talking about My Fit Foods, meal prep, and what it actually feels like to get older, slow down on social media, and prioritize family. It was a good one. See you in the new studio.

1 Jun

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1hr 31min
30/12/2024

Ep. 101 - Life Updates, Selling Sour Strips & Moving Away

Emerging from a two-month break, Episode 101 of "Don't Be Sour" promises a delightful blend of humor, insight, and reflection. We kick things off with a lively celebration of our podcast milestone—we've hit 100 episodes, and the energy is palpable as we consider another century of captivating chats. The political winds have shifted since we've been away, and we dive headlong into the Trump era's ongoing influence on immigration and the economy, while daring to make bold predictions on Bitcoin's future. Our discussion about personal growth reveals the ever-evolving nature of motivation in today's fast-paced world. Remember those high school chemistry classes that seemed to stretch on forever? We sure do, and that nostalgic journey leads us to a more significant milestone—the sale of Sour Strips to Hershey's. It's a whirlwind story of serendipitous conversations and high-speed due diligence that would make anyone's head spin. We reflect on the significance of setting and achieving both personal and professional goals, emphasizing the importance of health, fitness, and maintaining a balanced lifestyle amidst life's ever-present chaos. The episode rounds off with an exploration of the colorful tapestry that is daily life, from the trials of home renovation to the joys and frustrations of sports like golf and basketball. We share tales of neighborhood adventures, sneak peeks into future plans, and the peculiar dynamics of business partnerships. Whether it's a snowboarding trip or a debate over the best Batman actor, the camaraderie and spirit that defines "Don't Be Sour" is ever-present. Come for the laughs, stay for the stories, and leave with a fresh perspective on the journey ahead.

30/12/2024

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1hr 39min
25 May

EP. 157 - Joe Had a Baby, Home Nightmares & Pokémon Problems

After two weeks off, the guys are back and wasting no time catching up. Joe kicks things off with the full story of his daughter Stevie's arrival — three weeks early, 22 hours of labor, a surprise water break on Amanda's birthday, a tense moment with the anesthesiologist, and a NICU scare that had everyone holding their breath. It's raw, real, and hilarious in all the right places. From there the conversation flows naturally into new dad life, paternity leave debates, car upgrades (Joe bought an Escalade and may or may not have already ordered a TRX), Maxx's ongoing long hair journey, a surprisingly deep dive into Pokémon card collecting and PSA grading conspiracy theories, home design rabbit holes, and whether Christian's 49-fixture lighting quote for his house extension is a cry for help. The back half gets into Iran and the oil market, the stock market doing its thing, and Christian's new "Brick" device that's physically locking him out of Instagram — sparking a bigger conversation about screen time, AI acting as a yes-man, and whether we're all just doom scrolling our way through life. Oh, and Joe asks the group a deeply personal question about breast milk. Standard episode. Don't Be Sour is back.

25 May

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1hr 48min
4 May

Ep. 156 - YouTube Struggles, Gen Z Problems & Tipping Culture Outrage

The boys are back and as chaotic as ever. This week kicks off with the group roasting a bad group photo, diving into Instagram's AI flash filter that's literally regenerating people's faces, and reminiscing about the FaceTune era — including some very detailed ab-etching confessions. From there it's the usual rabbit holes: Joe's dog is in diapers, someone got scammed at a gas station by a fake 8K projector, Maxx rolled his ankle attempting a skate trick and lost a tooth crown the same week, and somehow bathroom debates make yet another appearance. The crew gets into the NBA playoffs in full detail, breaks down tipping culture (20% minimum vs. absolutely not at Starbucks), and has a surprisingly heated conversation about whether getting scammed is just a rite of passage at this point. There's also a full deep dive into AI pricing hikes, vibe coding, what each of them actually says when someone asks what they do for work, and whether saying "bye-bye" on the phone is genuinely weird or completely normal. To close things out, the guys talk YouTube — subscriber counts, consistency struggles, and why Joe hasn't uploaded in nearly three years but keeps teasing it on his stories. Summer travel plans get floated, Maxx teases a podcast studio refresh, Christian's committing to a real upload schedule, and Joe's baby is officially weeks away. Same group, same energy, somehow always two hours long.

4 May

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2h 15m
13/02/2023

Ep. 37 Life as the Bikini Champ - Lauralie Chapados

Today we sit down with Miss Bikini International, the champion herself, Lauralie Chap to learn about what mentality she has to be where she is today. Lauralie tells the story of her childhood and how she started her fitness journey which lead her to make it her lifelong passion. She tells us about her unique nutrition lifestyle that she maintains on a daily basis. From entry level competitors to advanced top-tier champions, Lauralie's story sets the standard for work ethic in the sport of competitive bodybuilding. Follow Lauralie on IG - https://www.instagram.com/lauraliechap Lauralie on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@UCkIiKICKQuAEEoDFSG7R1ww Follow Maxx on IG - https://www.instagram.com/maxxchewning Maxx's vlog channel - https://www.youtube.com/@UCRZAa0ay5dZT71_efD-YlOg #lauralie #ifbbpro #bodybuilding

13/02/2023

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1hr 29min
27/03/2023

Ep.43 - The Christian Guzman Intervention

Today we sit down with the boys again for a friendly podcast to discuss the current state of Christian Guzman with his health, goals, and outlook on the future. Christian breaks down his thoughts on the concerns of his audience over the last few uploads in which he looks sleep deprived and anxious. JoeKnowsBest is back again as well to give his outlandish takes on private school, working from home, and how Christian can better himself. All this and much more in todays episode of Don't Be Sour! ➜ Check out Christian on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/christianguzmanfitne ➜ Check out christian on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/christianguzmanfitness ➜ Subscribe to Joe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/JoeKnowsBest/videos ➜Joe's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joeknows.best Follow Maxx on IG https://www.instagram.com/maxxchewning Subscribe to Maxx on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/maxxchewning #christianguzman #alphaland #maxxchewning

27/03/2023

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1hr 37min
15/01/2024

Ep. 69 - Christian Guzman on Closing Odilia, Money Problems & Hair Loss

Christian Guzman is BACK on today's episode to discuss what has been going on since our last discussion. Learn about why his project "Odilia" has been paused indefinitely, the current status on his romantic destination wedding with Heidi Somers, his goals for 2024 as well as his journey of self improvement when it comes to his hair, health and body. Listen to all of this and more on today's episode of DON'T BE SOUR! Subscribe to Christian on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@guzmanchristian Follow Maxx on IG https://www.instagram.com/maxxchewning Subscribe to Maxx on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/maxxchewning #hairloss #christianguzman #alphalete

15/01/2024

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1hr 52min
04/12/2023

Ep. 64 - Christian Guzman on Addiction, Slowing Alphalete Revenue & Getting Engaged

Today we sit down with Alphalete founder Christian Guzman to see how things have been since the last interview almost a year ago! He discusses how his 10 year goals are going, being addicted and learning to overcome, as well as his recent engagement to Heidi Somers! Listen to Maxx & Christian catch up and discuss a little bit of everything in today's jam packed episode of Don't Be Sour! Subscribe to Christian on YouTube - @guzmanchristian Follow Maxx on IG https://www.instagram.com/maxxchewning Subscribe to Maxx on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/maxxchewning #alphalete #addiction #christianguzman

04/12/2023

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1hr 37min
6 days ago

The Standards Audit: How High-Performing Women Identify and Close the Gap Between Who They Are and Who They Want to Be | with host Emily Duncan

Last week we made the case for why you're not only allowed, but encouraged, to raise your standards for yourself, especially when it comes to your body. This week we build the practice. Because a philosophy you can't live isn't a philosophy, it's just a nice idea or a cute Instagram pist. In this episode, we're getting into what low standards actually look like in daily life. Not the obvious version, but the subtle, sneaky ways they show up disguised as practicality, selflessness, or just being realistic. The patterns that feel completely normal from the inside until someone names them and suddenly you can't unsee them. From there, I'm walking you through a four-step framework for actually raising your standards in real time. Not all at once, not through a dramatic overhaul, but in the specific, sustainable way that makes a new standard stick long enough to become identity. We're also getting into the concrete behaviors the high-standard woman actually lives by: how she trains, how she fuels herself, how she shows up, how she protects her non-negotiables when life gets hard. Not as inspiration, but as a blueprint. Interested in a luxury 1:1 online health coaching experience? Look no further than FENIX ATHLETICA, where we fuse science and soul for life-long transformation (inside AND out). Follow me on Instagram Follow EMBody Radio on Instagram

6 days ago

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50 min
30 Mar

Ep. 151 - Major Life Decisions, Relationship Advice & Media Backlash

Welcome back to another chaotic episode of the Don't Be Sour podcast! We kick things off with the burning question: why do only 3,600 of you thumbs up our videos when 44,000 are watching? Come on, people! From there, we spiral into the important debates of our time—like why tank tops are called what they're called (thanks, 1900s mugshots), whether clickbait titles are the boy who cried wolf, and a very passionate argument about crawfish being seafood. Spoiler: Shawley was wrong. The guys dive deep into the new Harry Potter series casting choices, with Joe having STRONG opinions about Snape that will make total sense once you hear his very specific reasoning. Christian confesses to his love of solo movie theater trips (falling asleep 30% of the time), while Joe reveals the struggles of sleeping next to a pregnant wife who's started snoring. Plus: Easter basket gift advice that might save your relationship, running tips from people who definitely aren't professional runners, and the revelation that elite marathoners are apparently just pooping everywhere. Things get real as the crew discusses Joe's baby countdown (77 days!), Charlie's seven-month milestones, Christian's new house obsession, and why they're all about to destroy each other in pickup basketball despite Max wearing tennis shoes with custom insoles. We also touch on the current state of YouTube, caffeinated beverage consumption that would terrify the FDA, childhood stories involving smoking newspaper filled with hay, and whether war in Iran is going to tank the economy. Wrap it all up with pedicure reviews, fishing trip planning, and podcast studio renovation dreams. Just another day at the Don't Be Sour podcast!

30 Mar

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2 hr

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