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Paul Fattinger & Marc Winter
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Two guys old enough to know better—but curious enough to keep asking. A former CEO and an undercover poet—from Vienna and New York, two longtime friends share (lightly) decanted reflections on life, work, and everything in between. Guys Like Us — home of champagne problems and existential questions. IG: https://www.instagram.com/guyslikeus.official/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulfattinger/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-winter-6138679/

  1. 2일 전

    The Manosphere Problem We Can't Ignore | Ep 40

    We sat down to watch the new Louis Theroux documentary on the Manosphere, and honestly, it was harder to watch than we expected. Not because it was boring—but because it exposes a system built on exploiting lonely young men, missing father figures, and algorithmic amplification of rage. We dig into why these influencers are so effective (they're frighteningly intelligent), the role women play in amplifying this content, and the real fear every parent should have about their sons stumbling into this rabbit hole. Paul shares why he had to turn it off halfway through, Marc wrestles with whether we can understand the appeal without excusing the harm, and we both land on the same question: what does showing up as a healthy man actually look like when the algorithms are working against us? Also: Paul's men's retreat in the Austrian mountains, Marc's three-night party bender that destroyed him, and why ordering cheap furniture online is always a mistake. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction to the Manosphere 01:19 Personal Reflections on the Documentary 03:53 Understanding the Loneliness Epidemic 06:53 The Role of Social Media in Amplifying Misogyny 09:42 The Appeal of the Manosphere to Young Men 16:33 The Dangers of Modern Media 19:40 Understanding the Appeal of the Manosphere 22:41 The Role of Influencers and Their Impact 27:27 Navigating Parenting in a Digital Age 34:48 Idiotic Thing and Terminator of the Week | Ep 40

    39분

  2. 4월 21일

    Why Two Sleep-Obsessed Guys Still Can't Sleep | Ep 39

    We optimize our workouts, track our macros, take the right supplements—and then completely ignore the thing that matters most. Sleep is supposed to be 50-60% of the health equation, yet here we are, wound up at midnight, staring at screens, telling ourselves we'll fix it tomorrow. This week we're confessing what actually keeps us up: Paul's late-night laptop addiction that leaves him sleeping like he just did eight hours in Alice in Wonderland on LSD, Marc's 2:30 AM existential rehearsals for conversations that haven't happened yet, and why the Oura Ring score has way too much power over how we enter the day. We cover what's worked (brown noise, weighted blankets, reading), what's b******t (edibles, thinking you're immune to 5 PM coffee), and the uncomfortable truth that bedtime consistency beats everything—even if it means eating dinner at 6 PM like you're in a retirement home. Paul accidentally took 30 milligrams of melatonin for a week. Marc falls asleep to civilizations-collapsing podcasts. And we both finally admit: we know exactly what to do. We're just not doing it. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction to Sleep Challenges 4:15 The Importance of Sleep for Well-being 8:56 Personal Sleep Experiences and Insights 13:59 Disruptors of Sleep and Coping Mechanisms 19:01 Sleep Optimization Techniques and Rituals 20:24 Exploring Sleep Aids and Their Effects 25:23 Sleep Myths and Practices 29:14 The Importance of Sleep Consistency 33:24 Final Thoughts on Sleep Strategies 34:12 Terminator and Idiotic Thing of the Week | Ep 39

    38분

  3. 4월 14일

    The Headhunter Who Became a Paella Champion | Ep 38

    We tell ourselves we'll pursue our passions "when we have time" — but Diego Tejedo just proved that's b******t. He's running a headhunting business full-time and somehow also became a tournament-winning paella chef who just qualified for the World Championship in Valencia. We sit down with our old friend from Barcelona to talk about how cooking 400+ paellas over seven years turned into a legitimate competition career — and how it accidentally became his best sales tool for executive search. From inheriting his great-grandfather's battle-scarred pan to losing his first tournament and completely rebuilding his recipe, Diego walks us through what it actually takes to follow a passion without quitting your day job. We also play a brutal game of culinary preferences (crispy fried chicken vs. bluefin tuna sashimi), hear everyone's last meal before the electric chair, and close with the week's most idiotic moments — including Paul rearranging his entire bookshelf by color and Marc getting trapped in a bar conversation he should have escaped. Follow Diego: https://www.instagram.com/el.gordilishus Chapters: 1:00 The Journey into Paella Business 2:00 From Passion to Profession: Influencing and Cooking 4:36 The Grandfather's Paella 7:32 Starting the Catering Business 8:59 Challenges and Growth in the Paella Business 11:22 Competitions and Recognition in Culinary Arts 15:22 Future Aspirations and World Championship Goals 18:28 Goals and Aspirations in Cooking 21:45 A Game of Culinary Preferences 28:22 Terminator and Idiotic Thing of the Week 32:50 Closing Thoughts and Reflections | Ep 38

    34분

  4. 4월 7일

    The Blueprint for Creating Traditions That Actually Stick | Ep 37

    We love to tell ourselves that traditions matter because of what they are — the exact meal, the perfect timing, the ritual done exactly as our parents did it. But what if the thing that actually matters is just the vibe, and we've been stressing ourselves out over the wrong details? This week, we dig into why we cling so tightly to traditions and what it takes to let them evolve.  Marc opens up about how his mom still hides Easter eggs for him as an adult and why he used to get genuinely triggered when his in-laws served duck instead of lamb. Paul shares his Easter egg hunt breakthrough — doing it on a completely non-traditional weekend and realizing his kids didn't care at all, which forced him to confront how rigidly he's been holding on.  We also get into the neuroscience behind why our brains wire happiness to specific rituals, the "peak-end rule" that determines what your kids will actually remember, and why sensory hooks — smell, taste, touch — are the real anchors of a great tradition. Plus: a practical blueprint for designing new family rituals that don't depend on perfect weather or a massive budget, and why being a "tradition maker" might matter more than being a tradition keeper.  Chapters: 0:00 Introduction to Traditions 02:51 Personal Easter Traditions 05:22 Family Traditions and New Beginnings 07:01 The Joy of Christmas Traditions 09:46 Rethinking Religious Traditions 12:51 Creating New Family Traditions 15:59 The Importance of Vibe in Traditions 18:44 The Psychology Behind Holding Onto Traditions 21:50 Modernizing Traditions for the Next Generation 23:28 Establishing New Traditions 24:20 The Role of Sensory Experiences in Traditions 29:48 The Takeaway: Vibe Preservation 32:31 Terminator and Idiotic Thing of the Week  | Ep 37

    37분

  5. 3월 31일

    The Money Beliefs You're Teaching Your Kids (Without Realizing It) | Ep 36

    We love to think we're raising financially savvy kids, but the hard truth is most of us are just rerunning the same money scripts our parents gave us — scarcity, guilt, never enough, or total avoidance of the topic entirely. This week, we sit down to talk about what it actually takes to teach kids a healthy relationship with money. Paul shares the money contract he's rolling out to his three kids this Easter, complete with transparent allowance tables, grade-based bonuses, and a rule that half goes to spending, a quarter to saving, and a quarter to giving away. Marc wrestles with the fact that his four-year-old flies economy while his friends' kids are in business class at Black Panther-themed birthday parties, and wonders if shielding kids from money talk does more harm than good. We cover the beliefs we inherited (Paul's "dad worked hard for this, don't waste it" vs. Marc's "if you're smart, marry rich"), why living slightly paycheck-to-paycheck in your 20s might be the best financial education there is, and the moment Paul's middle son refused to buy a ball because it was overpriced. Plus: the idiotic parking garage fight, the UConn buzzer-beater, and why Marc Andreessen's anti-introspection take might be the dumbest thing we've heard all year.  Chapters: 0:00 Introduction to Money Conversations 2:12 Childhood Experiences with Money 8:14 Lessons from Parents on Money Management 13:29 Values to Instill in Children Regarding Money 15:22 The Connection Between Work and Money 16:46 Barriers to Healthy Financial Relationships 18:47 Aspirational Lifestyles and Their Impact on Children 20:54 Instilling Financial Values in Children 23:59 Philosophy on Wealth and Parenting 25:19 Lessons from Our Parents on Money 26:37 Creating Financial Contracts for Kids 28:14 Reflections on Introspection and Financial Wisdom 28:17 Terminator and Idiotic Thing of the Week  | Ep 36

    33분

  6. 3월 23일

    The Only Leadership Skill AI Won't Replace: Imagination | Ep 35

    We love to believe AI will just make us faster and better at what we already do, but what if the whole game changes? What if the only thing that actually matters in three years is imagination — and we've spent decades training people to strip that quality out? This week, we sit down with a deck of provocative cards Marc designed for his new firm, Libra Collective, that forces leaders to make hard choices about the future. We debate whether we'll pay for outcomes instead of hours, if processes will vanish entirely, and why the best engineers are realizing their dream job is about to become babysitting AI agents all day. Paul makes a brilliant contrarian case: processes will become more critical, not less, because compute is expensive and agents need structure to stay efficient. We also touch on dark data as the last real competitive moat, culture as the only currency left to recruit talent, and why OpenAI won't be profitable until 2030. Plus: Paul's chaotic stint as a birthday party referee, Marc's three-night detox confession, and the legendary saga of Afro Man vs. Officer Poundcake.  Chapters: 03:05 The Libra Collective and AI Leadership 06:11 Exploring AI's Impact on Work and Society 08:52 The Future of Work: Making Choices in AI Era 09:35 Outcome-Based Compensation in the AI Landscape 12:28 The Role of Imagination in Leadership 15:35 Differentiating Leadership in the Age of AI 18:23 The Evolution of Leadership in Corporate Settings 20:31 The Role of Imagination in Business 23:19 Processes and AI: A New Paradigm 25:57 Fluid Leadership and Project-Based Teams 27:57 Culture as the New Currency 28:16 Understanding Dark Data and Its Value 32:26 Terminator and Idiot of the Week  | Ep 35

    38분

  7. 3월 17일

    How to Not Lose Your Friends in Midlife | Ep 34

    Let's be real: keeping friendships alive when you have kids, demanding jobs, and live in different time zones is tough. It’s incredibly easy to let a great friendship slip through your fingers just because you don't see each other every week. In this quick-hit episode, Paul and Marc sit down across continents to share what actually works for keeping your crew together in your 40s. From intentionally designing an annual ritual like a ski trip or boys weekend, to the ultimate cheat code of making sure your wives genuinely like each other, we cover the real mechanics of midlife friendship. We also share a few low-pressure ways to stay connected when you just don’t have time for a massive catch-up call. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 02:59 Maintaining Connections Across Continents 05:47 Creating Rituals for Friendship 08:49 Integrating Families for Stronger Bonds 11:59 The Power of Shared Experiences 15:06 Quick Tips for Staying in Touch 18:00 Idiot of the Week and Closing Thoughts  | Ep 34

    21분

  8. 3월 10일

    The Micro-Retirement/ Sabbatical Blueprint | Ep 33

    It’s easy to tell yourself you’ll finally take a break when the timing is perfect, the bank account is full, and your career is completely secure. But let's be real—that day never comes. In this episode, we sit down to talk about sabbaticals, micro retirements, and the fear of letting go of our workaholic tendencies. Paul shares the messy reality of his 12-month sabbatical, including how long it actually took his brain to stop treating rest like a to-do list. Meanwhile, Marc talks through the tension of wanting a creative escape but being terrified of losing professional momentum right when things are getting interesting. If you’ve ever caught yourself checking Slack just to feel useful, or if you're waiting for life to magically calm down before you finally take a breath, this one is for you. | Ep 33 Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Micro Retirements 09:29 The Concept of Sabbaticals 12:36 Personal Experiences with Sabbaticals 18:11 The Importance of Intentional Breaks 23:56 The Future of Productivity and Breaks 27:25 Triggers and Intentions for a Sabbatical 32:01 Balancing Family and Career Aspirations 34:55 The Financial Realities of Taking Time Off 38:31 The Importance of Taking a Sabbatical 44:41 Terminator and Idiot of the Week

    50분
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Two guys old enough to know better—but curious enough to keep asking. A former CEO and an undercover poet—from Vienna and New York, two longtime friends share (lightly) decanted reflections on life, work, and everything in between. Guys Like Us — home of champagne problems and existential questions. IG: https://www.instagram.com/guyslikeus.official/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulfattinger/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-winter-6138679/

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    Paul Fattinger & Marc Winter
  • 방송 연도
    2025년 - 2026년
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    41
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    © 2026 Paul Fattinger & Marc Winter
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