Nicholas Eberstadt is a political economist, demographer, American Enterprise Institute scholar, and an author.
More than 7 million prime working age men in America are not looking for work, and each year that number continues to grow. Given that unemployment is at a massive low, why are so many capable men checking out of the workforce and don't intend on ... Show More
Yesterday
Why Men & Women Are Giving Up On Each Other - Daniel Cox - #1166
Daniel Cox is a researcher, pollster and Director of the Survey Center on American Life. Expect to learn why men and women understand each other less than they used to, why young women feel less safe despite so much progress, what parents should do differently if they want their ... Show More
1h 54m
Oct 19
The Most Hardcore Military Stories In History - The Fat Electrician - #1165
The Fat Electrician (aka Nic Palmer) is a military veteran, comedian and YouTuber. Expect to learn why we don’t promote war heroes anymore and what most heroes have in common, behind the stories of Logan Westin, Pappy Gun, and other not well-known heroes of past wars, what the mo ... Show More
2h 47m
Oct 17
Why Pessimism Makes Dumb Ideas Sound Smart - David Deutsch - #1164
David Deutsch is a British physicist, a pioneering researcher in quantum computation, and author. Expect to learn how David has changed his views on the limits of human potential in recent years, why people should have an optimistic view of the world, which current problem most p ... Show More
1h 11m
Jul 2024
The Gender Expert: Men Are Emotionally Dependent On Women & We're Treating Them Like Malfunctioning Women! Richard Reeves
500,000 men are dying by suicide, and 6% of men are unemployed, is masculinity in crisis? And what is the cure?
Richard Reeves is a Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution and President of the American Institute for Boys and Men, an organisation that researches and addresses ... Show More
2h 3m
Jan 2024
2589: Are 70% of American Men Lying? By Chris Guillebeau on Lifestyle Design & Simple Living
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Episode 2589:
Chris Guillebeau of ChrisGuillebeau.com explores the concept of trading income for time, focusing on the claim that 7 ... Show More
13m 36s
Jun 2025
Six figure jobs that are begging for workers
In this special edition of Lost Boys, Anthony and Scott talk with Matt Ebert, CEO and Founder of Crash Champions about how he turned a blue-collar job into a multi-billion dollar business, and how the skilled trades offer great opportunities for young men today. Learn more about ... Show More
45m 38s
Aug 2025
Is America Going Sober? & The Decline of the Working Man
Episode 648: Neal and Toby explain why Americans are drinking less alcohol, even in moderation. Then, a slowing labor market is tough for the economy, but men are feeling the effects more than females. Also, Amazon plans to expand their same-day delivery for groceries, putting pr ... Show More
30m 8s
Aug 2023
617. Understanding Men: The Root of Toxic Masculinity, Loneliness + Their Desire for Freedom
In this episode, Lindsey sits down with Connor Beaton, the founder of ManTalks, an international organization focused on improving the lives, relationships, and leadership of men. His recently published book, Men’s Work: A Practical Guide to Face Your Darkness, End Self Sabotage ... Show More
1h 42m
Sep 2025
Why Job Hunting Feels So Grim Lately, Especially for Gen Z
This week, Anna learns about how frustrating it is to apply for jobs these days, especially for early-career folks, even those with college degrees. First, Jeopardy champion Brendan Liaw talks about what it was like to list his job as “stay-at-home son” on national television. Th ... Show More
46m 59s