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by Maxx Chewning
Social media personality, YouTuber, and entrepreneur Maxx Chewning is here to help us all laugh a bit more while also learning from some of the most successful people in the world in a way you have never heard their stories before.
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- 3 days ago2h 3m
Ep. 163 - The Not Safe For Work Episode
We're back in the (almost) new studio and this one goes everywhere. We kick things off with a long-overdue studio update, Maxx gifts Joe a Rolex for helping launch Sour Strips, and we break down whether buying the dip actually works or if we're all just gambling with extra steps. From there we get into the housing market mess, YouTube's rough stretch, and how Maxx somehow scored a free Jeep Grand Wagoneer for three months — no strings attached. Things take a turn when Shane Gillis's SNL monologue about gym attire kicks off a massive debate about clothing brands, selective outrage, and where the line is between comedy and controversy. That somehow spirals into a deeply unhinged conversation about showering with your parents, walking around the house naked, farting on planes, and whether the bathroom fan is actually for noise. We also get into sneaker culture dying, car culture across different communities, and whether Off-White ended up at Costco. We wrap up arguing about chain restaurants, Shawley's cookie addiction, weekend plans at Dewberry Farms, and a surprisingly emotional conversation about hunting, fishing, and what you'd do if someone hurt your dog. Two hours of nonstop tangents, zero structure, and somehow one of the best pods we've done in a while. Grab a snack and settle in.
- 2 weeks ago1h 56m
Ep. 162 - We are so back (almost)
This week on Don't Be Sour, the boys are back together for another episode — and yes, the studio is still "two weeks away" (we've heard that before). The crew kicks things off with a studio update and a hilarious discussion about the European boys potentially starting their own rival podcast before diving into the big news: Shawley had a baby! Shawley walks through the entire birth story, from the induction to cutting the cord, and the guys get real about the newborn experience — sleepless nights, diaper disasters, booger suckers, and the overwhelming reality of how much women sacrifice to bring life into the world. From there, things take a turn when Joe reveals he tried Ozempic after Christian called him out for looking "thick." He breaks down the side effects, the appetite suppression, and whether he's going to keep using it. The conversation then shifts into fitness, diet, and body image, with Christian opening up about body dysmorphia and the struggle of maintaining leanness, while Maxx makes a heartfelt offer to meet Joe at the gym at 5:30 AM twice a week. The car talk is next level this episode — Joe is torn between a new TRX and a Cybertruck after falling in love with Tesla's full self-driving, and he's got some strong (and hilarious) opinions about both. The guys round out the episode with a packed second half: a new 3D flavor drop, Max's new obsession with reading thriller novels, a deep dive into GTA VI and the PS5 Pro, Joe's rant about the new Halo remake, and a thoughtful conversation about posting kids on social media. Joe wraps up with stories about his new AI assistant booking contractors, falling through his ceiling, and the whole crew reminisces about childhood discipline and the wild stuff kids do. It's a long one, but a good one — kick back and enjoy ollow Maxx on IG https://www.instagram.com/maxxchewning Maxx on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/maxxchewning Joe on IG https://www.instagram.com/joeknows.best Christian on IG https://www.instagram.com/christianguzmnanfitness Shawley on IG https://www.instagram.com/shawleycoke
- Sep 7, 20262h 7m
Ep. 161 - Growing up Rich, Saying Goodbye & Big Regrets
We're back in the new (almost-finished) studio for another loose, all-over-the-place episode with the whole crew. We kick things off catching up on life — golf trash talk, Chili's vs. Olive Garden debates, and a trip to Turkey that somehow turns into a full breakdown of hair transplants, finasteride, minoxidil, and TRT. From there we get real about hormones, side effects, and what it's actually like going through fertility treatments and hair loss in your 30s. Things get even more personal as we dig into sleep tracking apps, wearables, and whether we're all a little too obsessed with optimizing our bodies. We swap old bodybuilding competition stories (peak week is rougher than you'd think), talk through the pressure of YouTube titles and clickbait, and have an honest conversation about growing up with successful parents, nepotism, and how we want to raise our own kids differently. Naturally, we close it out bouncing between everything else on our minds — GTA VI, our all-time favorite video games, David's big move, and getting older in general. We also can't help but touch on the Tupac case update, the Diddy and Kanye conversations everyone's having, and a little bit of politics because why not. It's a long one, but if you like hanging out with us and hearing us talk about literally everything, this episode delivers.
- Aug 17, 20261h 31m
Ep. 160 - Opening up, Homeowner Nightmares & Online Drama
It's another "emergency pod" episode of Don't Be Sour, kicked off in a new living room setup with a taste test of the upcoming Appleberry Ghost Sour Strips flavor. Things get chaotic fast as Max fesses up to an elaborate AI-assisted prank on Christian involving a "cracked" gym mirror, before the guys spiral into a wide-ranging debate on everything from mirror-breaking gym etiquette to Claude vs. ChatGPT to who really wears the better cologne. From there the conversation swings through classic homeowner headaches (a $30K irrigation replacement, shower drains clogged with hair, questionable water filtration setups), a surprisingly deep dive into Maxx's struggles with procrastination and ADHD, and a hearty round of movie and TV takes covering Spider-Man, House of the Dragon, and why Hollywood can't stop recycling old IP. The back half gets even more unfiltered, tackling a disturbing documentary on YouTuber EDP445, a play-by-play of Joe's first HOA meeting, and a heated debate over the WNBA's trans-athlete controversy. It's a longer, looser episode packed with random tangents, home renovation drama, and the usual chaotic energy — capped off with an update on the brand-new podcast studio that's finally under construction
- Aug 3, 20261h 56m
Ep. 159 - Emergency Episode (urgent updates)
We're back — kind of. The boys reunite for an emergency episode in a temporary setup while the brand new studio is still stuck in permit hell. Maxx, Joe, Christian, and Shawley catch up on everything that's been going on: Shawley's deep dive into Brazilian jiu-jitsu (yes, he goes every single day), Maxx learning Moonlight Sonata on the piano, Joe picking drums back up, and Christian's ongoing IVF journey with Heidi. Oh, and there's a trivia round that goes about as well as you'd expect. The second half gets into some real talk — the housing market is rough, nobody can sell their house, Joe has mixed feelings about his F-250, and somehow the conversation spirals into stock market predictions, AI bubbles, and whether the Korean market crash is a warning sign for the US. Classic Don't Be Sour energy: start with jiu-jitsu, end with macroeconomics. They close things out with a WNBA debate, some cologne recommendations nobody asked for, LeBron heading to Philly, and a full breakdown of the Fauci hearings and COVID vaccine controversy. No new studio, no fancy lighting, some echo — but the pod is back and that's what matters. Episode 160 in the new studio is coming soon. Probably.
- Jun 1, 20261h 30m
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.
- May 25, 20261h 48m
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.
- May 4, 20262h 15m
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.
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