While women have made incredible strides over the past few decades, men have found themselves stuck in a tornado of confusion and disinformation around what masculinity means. Today, Ryan talks with Richard Reeves, author of Of Boys and Men and President of the American Institute for Boys and Men, about why helping one gender won’t hurt the other, how the ed ... Show More
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31 Life-Changing Lessons from Marcus Aurelius
For nearly 2,000 years, Meditations has guided presidents, generals, and leaders, from Theodore Roosevelt to Frederick the Great to Arnold Schwarzenegger. What makes it remarkable is that it was never meant to be read. It was Marcus Aurelius’ private notes to himself. In this epi ... Show More
32m 54s
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 5m
Aug 2025
The Crisis of Men and Boys — with Jonathan Haidt and Richard Reeves
Scott speaks with Jonathan Haidt, author of The Anxious Generation, and Richard Reeves, founder of the American Institute for Boys and Men, to discuss the growing crisis facing young men and why it matters for everyone. They talk about the collapse of in-person childhood, the ris ... Show More
56m 55s
Apr 2025
“Alpha Males” Are Making Men Lonelier (with Ryan Broderick)
When fitness influencer Ashton Hall’s absurd morning routine went viral a few weeks ago, I was… moved. The hours-long skincare, gym, and journaling ritual felt like an American Psycho-inspired metrosexual fever dream — one peppered with shocking misogyny and profound loneliness. ... Show More
1h 16m
Oct 2024
What's Going On With Men (and Mating) These Days? with Professor Scott Galloway
We are honored to be joined by professor and bestselling author Scott Galloway to talk about the current state of men, women, mating, and dating. We discuss the inequality of dating apps (and which gender they are worse for), why people don't "meet at work" like they used to, and ... Show More
1h 20m
Aug 2025
Why Men Don't Understand Women with Professor Chesko
This one may ruffle some (male) feathers, but that's par for the course with Professor Chesko – award-winning communications professor, podcaster, husband, father, and feminist. We talk with him about the manosphere and why men taking advice from other men is such a problem. We'r ... Show More
1h 39m
May 2024
Man Vs. Bear | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES
<p>In this week's FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler breaks down the dance between male and female dynamics, revealing how both genders offer distinct yet complementary strengths. He shares insights into the power of personal growth, encouraging men to forge ahead in their journey ... Show More
23m 37s
Jul 2025
560. When Does Masculinity Become Toxic? | David French
Sparked by French’s recent New York Times article, “The Democrats’ $20 Million Man Problem,” he and Jordan Peterson discuss the societal failures contributing to male alienation—fatherlessness, loss of purpose, overmedication, and a culture that increasingly pathologizes masculin ... Show More
1h 12m
Sep 2025
CHARLIE KIRK | Are Men the Enemy?
<p>I revisit my 2020 conversation with Charlie Kirk, recorded during a time when we discussed pressing issues around masculinity, responsibility, and the future of our culture. In light of the tragic news of Charlie's passing after the horrific shooting at Utah Valley University ... Show More
1h 4m