Shorty Dawg Big Talks is raw, real, and straight from the gut. We spotlight life stories from both sides of the fence corporate suits to corner hustlers. No filters. No fairy tales. Just uncut conversations with everyday people grinding, surviving, and living their truth. If you’re tired of polished BS, pull up. This is real life, loud and unedited.
Real stories. Real people. Real talk.
This ain’t just a story it’s a foundation.
On this episode of Short Dawg Big Talks, we sit down with Keith, straight outta Jacksonville, Florida. Duval to the core. Raised in a time when lines were drawn and opportunities weren’t given, Keith learned early what it meant to stand tall in a divided world.
An unapologetic Jaguars fan, a teacher, and a builder in every sense. Keith dedicates his life to showing disabled individuals that purpose doesn’t have limits through auto mechanics He’s not just fixing cars, he’s restoring confidence, independence, and dignity.
But behind the work is something deeper. Brotherhood. Discipline. Legacy. As a Freemason, Keith walks a path rooted in principles that most talk about but few truly live.
This episode is about where you come from, what you stand on, and how you give back even when the world didn’t give much to you.
Duval isn’t just where he’s from. It’s who he is.
13 Mar 2026
Built By My Grandmother, Broken By Life | Gus
“Everybody loves the comeback story. Nobody talks about the nights when you’re losing the fight with yourself.”
On this episode of Short Dawg Big Talks, Gus tells the story most people are afraid to say out loud.
Raised by a grandmother who gave him love, structure, and a foundation to stand on, Gus carried those lessons with him into adulthood but life doesn’t always move in straight lines. College, independence, bad decisions, addiction, and hard truths forced him to face parts of himself he couldn’t run from.
This isn’t a polished success story. It’s about the fall, the fight, and the work it takes to get back up.
Gus speaks on addiction, accountability, and the quiet battle of trying to become the man you know you’re supposed to be. Learning that sometimes the only way forward is to let go of control, trust the process, and let God lead the path.
Because real growth isn’t clean.
It’s painful. It’s humbling.
But it’s real.
If you’ve ever struggled, doubted yourself, or had to rebuild your life piece by piece this conversation is for you.
Real talk. No filters.
22 Nov 2025
Family First, Football Second: A Hatian American Story| Pat
From Haitian heritage to Florida fields, Pat opens up about growing up first-gen, staying rooted in his culture, and the family support that kept him locked in through every challenge. 🇭🇹❤️🏈 He talks identity, purpose, football, and what it means to carve your own lane while honoring where you come from.
16 Sept 2025
First Gen Full House | Sidney Rajvong
New Episode Alert!! 🎧 “First Gen Full House”
On this episode of Short Dawg Big Talks, we sit down with Sidney Rajvong, a proud first-generation Laotian chasing high stakes and even higher dreams. From honoring his family’s Lao roots to grinding at the poker table, Sidney shares how his heritage fuels his hustle and keeps him grounded while he risks it all to go all in on life.
♠️ Tune in to hear a story of Lao pride, big bets, and the relentless pursuit of a winning hand.
16 Sept 2025
Chasing the Shot: Focused on the Dream | Xavier
This week we shine the spotlight on a rising photographer Xavier chasing his vision 🎥📸 From late nights to bright lights, his grind is all about capturing life one shot at a time. Tune in and catch the story behind the lens.
19 Aug 2025
Beating the Odds: A Drummer’s Journey from Guatemala to the Rockstar Dream | Edgar
He didn’t come here to play it safe. Every drum hit is a battle scar, every show a victory. 🥁 From growing up in Guatemala to chasing his dream in America as an immigrant, he’s living proof that passion has no borders. No limits. Just sticks, skins, and a dream too loud to ignore, the heartbeat of Guatemala now thunders through America’s stages. Hear his full story on this week’s episode of Short Dawg Big Talks. Listen now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Tune in. 🎧🔥
29 Jul 2025
Ashes of Jim Crow, Voice of a Queen | Mildred Smith
In this powerful episode, we sit down with a phenomenal woman who opens up about her journey growing up in the Deep South. From facing the harsh realities of racism and generational poverty to rising above it all—her story is one of resilience, strength, and grace.
She didn’t just survive—she transformed. She flourished as a devoted wife, nurturing mother, and passionate educator, she shares how she turned pain into purpose and became a beacon of hope for her family and community.
This is the kind of story that reminds you why we fight, why we grow, and why we love.
14 Jul 2025
Pregnant. Addicted. She was dying for sobriety |Cevine
Pregnant. Addicted. She Was Dying for Sobriety.
On this week’s episode of Short Dawg Big Talk, we sit down with Cevine, a brave guest who nearly lost her life to addiction — until discovering she was pregnant. Her fight for sobriety and new life is raw, heartbreaking, and ultimately hopeful. 🎙️💔👶
🔥 Listen now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts.
If you're struggling with addiction or mental health, reach out today. You are not alone — help and hope are within reach.
Help & Resources:
Tulip Hill Healthcare / Tulip Hill Recovery 🌐 tuliphillhealthcare.com | 📞 (888)984-6301
Volunteer Behavioral Health: Crisis Stabilization & Detox 24/7 (Crisis): 📞 1‑877‑567‑6051 🌐 https://volunteerbehavioralhealth.org/
The Hope Society, Inc. (Lebanon, TN — serves pregnant women & mothers): 📞 615‑829‑3817 | 🌐 hopesocietytl.org
• • National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988 (24/7, free & confidential)
8 Jul 2025
Cali kid to TN biker | Robert "2Step" Brigham
Hear the story of my homie 2Step. A man who went on a long journey from being an alter boy, street kid, to the navy, and then riding in on the motorcycle scene of the great state of TN.
30 Jun 2025
Helping people make babies through fertility nursing | Briana Smith
Briana talks about being a nurse in a fertility clinic. She explains the ins and outs of working as a nurse and gives some sound advice to the younger generation of aspiring nurses.
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