Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship

Matt Ritter and Aaron Karo, Bleav
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Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship Podcast

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.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    #97 - Modern Friendship With Author Anna Goldfarb

    Karo and Matt welcome special guest Anna Goldfarb! Called “the New York Times’ friendship correspondent,” Anna's reporting has appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, Vox, and more. Her new book, “Modern Friendship: How to Nurture Our Most Valued Connections,” explores the nuances of navigating adult friendships in a hyperfluid society. manoftheyearpodcast.com

    39 min

  2. SEP 10

    #96 - How Much Does It Cost to Make Friend?

    Let’s be honest—whether you’re joining a fraternity or a country club, you're essentially paying to make friends. But aren’t we all doing that in one way or another? From gym memberships to couples' dinners and mommy-and-me classes, forming and maintaining friendships often involves some level of spending. In this episode, we dive into the hidden (and not-so-hidden) costs of socializing and share some tips on how to make friends without breaking the bank! manoftheyearpodcast.com

    32 min

  3. SEP 3

    #95 - How To Beat The Fall Friendship Blues

    Karo and Matt discuss how to handle what they’ve coined “The SAD Sixty” – the roughly 60 days from Labor Day to Halloween when social plans are sparse and Seasonal Affective Disorder is rampant. manoftheyearpodcast.com

    36 min

  4. AUG 27

    #94 - Lonely at Work

    In this episode, we dive into the challenges of building genuine connections at work, especially in today's world of remote and hybrid setups, where colleagues are often spread across the globe. With fewer opportunities for face-to-face interactions, it's harder to find those you can be open and vulnerable with. But socialization is essential, so we’re sharing some tips to beat the office blues and foster better connections, no matter where you are. manoftheyearpodcast.com

    33 min

  5. AUG 20

    #93 - Friendship Literacy For New College Grads

    We learn (or should learn) financial literacy in school, but no one teaches you friendship literacy. Karo and Matt offer some advice for the Class of 2024 on how to make friends in the real world. They also discuss which pill they would take in The Matrix and why Matt’s work records are sealed by the Warren Commission. manoftheyearpodcast.com

    34 min

  6. AUG 13

    #92 - Process vs. Goals

    Matt and Karo discuss Matt's favorite guru James Clear and how some of his principles can be applied to friendship. manoftheyearpodcast.com

    34 min

  7. AUG 6

    #91 - Bouquet or “Bro-quet” with 1-800-Flowers founder Jim McCann

    Karo and Matt are joined by their friend and mentor Jim McCann, the CEO and founder of 1-800-Flowers. They discuss whether platonic men can give each other flowers, whether the “one hour’s salary” rule works for buying gifts for your buddies, and what it was like to own a piece of the New York Mets. manoftheyearpodcast.com

    33 min

  8. JUL 30

    #90 - The Dude Pyramid (aka Social Nutrition for Healthy Friendships)

    We all learned about the foot pyramid and how to have a balanced diet. Though it turns out most of it was wrong. So maybe it's time to make sure your social nutrition is also well balanced! manoftheyearpodcast.com

    34 min
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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.

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