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Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship

Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship

By: Matt Ritter and Aaron Karo Bleav
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 As seen in the New York Times, on NPR, and the TODAY Show, Man of the Year is the #1 friendship podcast in the country! Comedians and friendship experts Matt Ritter and Aaron Karo will help you make new friends, reconnect with old ones, and build lifelong social fitness. Each November they award a gigantic Man of the Year trophy to one of their childhood friends – a tradition that has kept their crew going strong since the '80s. But the country is currently facing a friendship recession – 15% of men report having zero close friends – and they’re on a mission to change that with tips, hacks, and decades of hilarious stories.2022 Relationships Social Sciences
Episodes
  • #133 - Friendship Myths

    #133 - Friendship Myths
    May 27 2025

    Matt and Aaron break down common friendship myths. As we all know there are things we believe to be true about friendship, but were did we get these beliefs from and when put to the test are they actually accurate? Usually the answer is no!

    here are some common friendship myths we discuss/debunk:

    Friendship should last forever

    Good friends never argue

    You need a large circle to be happy

    Making friends is easy

    True friends have everything in common

    Online friends cant be as real as IRL Ones

    if a friendship ends it was a failure

    Friendships should always be equal or 50/50

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    31 mins
  • #132 - The Friendship Social Contract

    #132 - The Friendship Social Contract
    May 20 2025

    Matt and Karo dive into the Friendship Social Contract - the unspoken rules that hold friendships together. From keeping secrets to showing up on time (and what happens when you don’t), they explore the quiet agreements that separate great friends from flaky ones.

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    Get MOTY merch at manoftheyearpodcast.com

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    32 mins
  • #131 - The Loneliness Economy

    #131 - The Loneliness Economy
    May 13 2025

    An entire ecosystem is being built around confronting the loneliness epidemic. Matt and Karo discuss all the new ways help is there for you and all the pros and cons.The Government even has an entire program to help you become more socially fit.

    Watch this episode on YouTube!

    Get MOTY merch at manoftheyearpodcast.com

    Man of the Year on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok

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    31 mins
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