SOMETHING SOMETHING WITH ERIC NEUMANN

Eric Neumann
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SOMETHING, SOMETHING WITH ERIC NEUMANN dissects the psychology of dating from years of experience and sociological observations. Eric candidly shares his views on dating and digs deep to try to understand why men and women behave the way they do.

  1. 3D AGO

    THE POWER OF THE GAY BEST FRIEND

    In today’s episode, Eric sits down with therapist and friend Joe Nucci to unpack the dynamic between straight women and their gay best friends. The conversation expands into the gay perspective on dating, contrasting how gay and straight relationships form, evolve, and navigate desire. Eric reflects on needing approval from a girl’s gay best friend, the psychology behind wanting what you can’t have, and the tension between fantasy and reality in modern dating. Joe offers a therapist’s insight on monogamy versus non-monogamy, hookup culture, and what a true healthy relationship looks like. In this episode you’ll learn: • Why a woman’s gay best friend’s opinion matters so much • Monogamy vs. non-monogamy in straight and gay relationships • Why we often desire what we cannot have • How commitment can make or break early attraction • What straight men misunderstand about what women need • Why dating apps are hurting real-world connection • The importance of growth and self-awareness in relationships • The difference between hookup culture in gay and straight communities • Why the top 10% of men get most of the attention Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:45 The narcissist joke 03:55 Straight women & gay best friends 06:55 Are gay men mostly friends with women? 14:02 You want what you can’t have 14:44 Monogamy vs non-monogamy 16:48 Hookup culture & safety 22:49 What women actually need 25:46 Make it an interesting story 27:20 Non-monogamous relationships. 29:00 Dating apps vs. real life 35:49 Growth, health, and self-awareness 43:10 Thank you Something Something is filmed at the Comedy Cellar Podcast Studio in NYC. Follow Eric on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imericneumann

    44 min

  2. FEB 18

    ARE YOU MY THERAPIST OR FRIEND?

    In today’s episode, Eric and licensed therapist Dr. Mikki Lee explore the boundaries between friendship and therapy. They dissect heartbreak's lessons, the illusion of attraction versus compatibility, and how conflict resolution reveals a relationship's true strength.

    45 min

  3. FEB 11

    THE GREAT DEBATE 2: ALI RETURNS

    In this episode, Ali Edwards returns to discuss the first time she was on the podcast, as well as the psychology behind settling down earlier vs later

    51 min

  4. FEB 4

    WHAT ATTRACTS WOMEN?

    In this episode, Eric and his therapist friend Emma Margles discuss the psychology behind what attracts women

    59 min

  5. JAN 28

    RELATIONSHIP MISTAKES

    In this episode, Eric discusses the psychology behind costly relationship mistakes

    31 min

  6. JAN 21

    WILL TRAUMA DUMPING GET YOU DUMPED?

    In this episode, Eric discusses the psychology of "Trauma Dumping" and how it can impact relationships

    25 min

  7. 12/03/2025

    BREAK-UPS VS FAKE-UPS (Part 2)

    In part two of this episode, Eric continues to dissect the psychology behind real and "fake" breakups

    31 min

  8. 11/26/2025

    BREAK-UPS VS FAKE-UPS

    In this episode, Eric discusses the psychology behind real and "fake" breakups

    31 min
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SOMETHING, SOMETHING WITH ERIC NEUMANN dissects the psychology of dating from years of experience and sociological observations. Eric candidly shares his views on dating and digs deep to try to understand why men and women behave the way they do.

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