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What's A Good Guy Podcast Airing Every Monday. Where Don P & Lashawn discuss multiple topics from relationships to current events in hopes to figure out what exactly is a good guy. Two Guys, Two perspectives, One objective! To stay updated, follow us on social media Twitter: @whatsagoodguy Instagram: @whatsagoodguy Facebook Page: @whatsagoodguy Also follow us individually Don P Twitter & Instagram: @donpeezly LA Twitter & Instagram: @stayfocusla Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/whats-a-good-guy/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/whats-a-good-guy/support</a>

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December 29, 2025

Episode 368: The Final Episode Of What's A Good Guy?

<p>After <strong>8 years, 360+ episodes, and countless personal sacrifices</strong>, this conversation asks one of the hardest questions any creator can face: <strong>when is it time to walk away?</strong></p> <p>In this raw and emotional episode of What's A Good Guy, the guys unpack the real cost of oversharing, creative burnout, unmet expectations, and the quiet resentment that can grow when passion turns into obligation. This isn't about views, algorithms, or virality — it's about fulfillment, peace, and purpose.</p> <p>The episode is sparked by a larger conversation about art imitating life, inspired by music, storytelling, and how personal experiences are consumed publicly. From there, it evolves into a brutally honest reflection on podcasting as an outlet — and when that outlet starts doing more harm than good.</p> <p>We talk about:</p> <ul> <li> <p>When the <strong>juice stops being worth the squeeze</strong></p> </li> <li> <p>Oversharing personal stories and its collateral damage</p> </li> <li> <p>Feeling unseen despite doing meaningful work</p> </li> <li> <p>Burnout, resentment, and the hamster wheel of content creation</p> </li> <li> <p>Walking away without knowing "what if"</p> </li> <li> <p>Choosing peace over validation</p> </li> <li> <p>Why success doesn't always equal fulfillment</p> </li> <li> <p>Letting go with clarity instead of bitterness</p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>This episode isn't an announcement — it's a <strong>closure conversation</strong>. A reflection on growth, identity, and understanding that sometimes the bravest move is stepping away.</p> <p>If you're a creator, artist, or anyone questioning whether the path you're on still serves you, this episode will hit home.</p>

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December 22, 2025

Episode 366: Multiple Hats

<p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">What happens when passion turns into pressure? In this episode of What's A Good Guy, we break down the real cost of wearing multiple hats as a creator, entrepreneur, and business owner — the burnout, the identity struggle, and the quiet pressure no one talks about. This conversation starts with a simple question: How long can you keep building something before it starts asking more from you than you can give? From podcasting and production to entrepreneurship, creative control, and intellectual property, we unpack what it really means to do everything yourself. We talk about: • Wearing multiple hats out of necessity, not choice • Why creators struggle to let go of control • Burnout vs discipline vs purpose • When passion stops feeling rewarding • The hidden cost of being "the reliable one" • Why success isn't always about money This episode is especially for creators, podcasters, entrepreneurs, and anyone building something from the ground up. If you've ever felt overwhelmed trying to balance work, creativity, relationships, and personal growth — this conversation will hit home. ⏱️ Timestamps</span> <span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto"><a class="yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" tabindex="0" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOf9tFqzcPU" target="" aria-label="0 seconds">0:00</a></span> <span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir="auto">Intro & live energy</span> <span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto"><a class="yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" tabindex="0" href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOf9tFqzcPU&t=135s" target="" aria-label="2 minutes, 15 seconds">2:15</a></span> <span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir="auto">The podcast's current crossroads</span> <span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto"><a class="yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" tabindex="0" href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOf9tFqzcPU&t=270s" target="" aria-label="4 minutes, 30 seconds">4:30</a></span> <span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir="auto">Being asked to sell the IP</span> <span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto"><a class="yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" tabindex="0" href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOf9tFqzcPU&t=480s" target="" aria-label="8 minutes">8:00</a></span> <span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir="auto">Wearing multiple hats out of necessity</span> <span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto"><a class="yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" tabindex="0" href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOf9tFqzcPU&t=765s" target="" aria-label="12 minutes, 45 seconds">12:45</a></span> <span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir="auto">Burnout, pressure, and identity</span> <span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto"><a class="yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" tabindex="0" href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOf9tFqzcPU&t=1200s" target="" aria-label="20 minutes">20:00</a></span> <span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">Entrepreneurship reality checks</span> <span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto"><a class="yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" tabindex="0" href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOf9tFqzcPU&t=1650s" target="" aria-label="27 minutes, 30 seconds">27:30</a></span> <span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">Accountability & creative exhaustion</span> <span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto"><a class="yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" tabindex="0" href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOf9tFqzcPU&t=2100s" target="" aria-label="35 minutes">35:00</a></span> <span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir="auto">The real value of versatility</span> <span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto"><a class="yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" tabindex="0" href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOf9tFqzcPU&t=2700s" target="" aria-label="45 minutes">45:00</a></span> <span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir="auto">Legacy vs leverage</span> <span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto"><a class="yt-core-attributed-string__link 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December 15, 2025

Episode 365: Too Cool For School

<p>Being called "nonchalant" can feel like an insult — but what if it's actually a symptom, not the problem?</p> <p> </p> <p>In this episode of What's A Good Guy, the guys unpack the real meaning behind being labeled too cool for school, emotionally unavailable, or "nonchalant" in modern relationships. They dive deep into emotional safety, communication breakdowns, compatibility, love languages, and why people shut down when their feelings are constantly taken as attacks.</p> <p> </p> <p>This isn't surface-level dating talk. This conversation explores how people confuse calmness with disinterest, how ego and defensiveness destroy emotional intimacy, and why some partners unknowingly create environments where honesty feels unsafe. From honeymoon-stage misunderstandings to long-term resentment, this episode breaks down why people stop expressing themselves — and how relationships die quietly because of it.</p> <p> </p> <p>You'll hear honest conversations about:</p> <p>• Being expressive vs being labeled nonchalant</p> <p>• Emotional intelligence and safe communication</p> <p>• Why shutting down is often self-protection</p> <p>• Compatibility vs compromise in relationships</p> <p>• Love languages, boundaries, and emotional labor</p> <p>• Trust issues, defensiveness, and gaslighting patterns</p> <p>• When "that's just how I am" becomes toxic</p> <p> </p> <p>If you've ever felt misunderstood in dating, accused of not caring, or drained from constantly explaining your feelings — this episode will hit home.</p> <p> </p> <p>⏱ Timestamps</p> <p>0:00 Intro</p> <p>4:30 Being labeled "nonchalant"</p> <p>9:45 Expressing feelings without it becoming an argument</p> <p>15:00 Emotional safety vs defensiveness</p> <p>22:00 Shutting down as self-protection</p> <p>30:00 Compatibility vs forcing it 41:00 Love languages and compromise</p> <p>52:00 Trust issues and emotional labor</p> <p>1:05:00 When relationships become emotionally unsafe</p> <p>1:15:00 Final thoughts</p> <p> </p> <p>👍 Like the video if this resonated</p> <p>💬 Comment: Have you been called nonchalant — or misunderstood?</p> <p>🔔 Subscribe for weekly real-life relationship conversations</p> <p>Please visit our website to get more information: https://www.whatsagoodguy.com/</p>

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