29 episodes
Man of the Year Matt Ritter and Aaron Karo
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- Society & Culture
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4.9 • 230 Ratings
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As seen in the New York Times and on 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 year they award a gigantic Man of the Year trophy to one of their childhood friends – a tradition that has kept their crew going strong for 35 years. 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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Friendship Is A Marathon Not A Sprint
Karo will try anything twice – in this case the LA Marathon, which he did NOT train for either time. Matt comes to cheer him on and loves any major civic event that brings people together – except Phish shows. Also, Karo jumps the gun on putting Matt’s dog to sleep. My bad, dude.
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Watch this episode on YouTube!
We're profiled on the TODAY Show!
We’re Featured In The New York Times!
Man of the Year on Instagram and TikTok
Matt Ritter on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter
Aaron Karo on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter
Man of the Year is produced by Thelonious Friedman in Hancock Park, Los Angeles -
Is The Term “Best Friend” Toxic?
Matt and Karo reveal who their best friends are and let’s just say things get a little awkward. The guys also debate how long it takes to make a best friend, the etiquette of photobombing, and who they would call to rescue them from a cult.
Happy Head is the fully customizable hair loss solution. Use promo code FRIEND at checkout for 55% off!
Watch this episode on YouTube!
We're profiled on the TODAY Show!
We’re Featured In The New York Times!
Man of the Year on Instagram and TikTok
Matt Ritter on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter
Aaron Karo on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter
Man of the Year is produced by Thelonious Friedman in Hancock Park, Los Angeles -
Couple Friend Chemistry – How To Double Date Like A Pro
Matt discusses how he and his wife choose couple friends while Karo offers the perspective of a bachelor. The guys also decry the proliferation of Meal Trains, and Matt makes the age-old mistake of going from margaritas to martinis and has a nervous breakdown.
Happy Head is the fully customizable hair loss solution. Use promo code FRIEND at checkout for 55% off!
Watch this episode on YouTube!
We're profiled on the TODAY Show!
We’re featured in the New York Times!
Man of the Year on Instagram and TikTok
Matt Ritter on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter
Aaron Karo on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter
Man of the Year is produced by Thelonious Friedman in Hancock Park, Los Angeles -
Natural Born Planners – How To Get Your Friend Crew Together
Matt and Karo discuss the lost art of making plans. Karo employs his deranged “seven-layer dip” planning algorithm and Matt flies by the seat of his pants (as usual). The guys also discuss birthday stress, when to sell Taylor Swift tickets, and getting buy-in from WAGS and HABS. No gifts please.
Happy Head is the fully customizable hair loss solution. Use promo code FRIEND at checkout for 55% off!
Watch this episode on YouTube!
We're profiled on the TODAY Show!
We’re featured in the New York Times!
Man of the Year on Instagram and TikTok
Matt Ritter on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter
Aaron Karo on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter
Man of the Year is produced by Thelonious Friedman in Hancock Park, Los Angeles -
Friend Request: Social Media Do’s and Don’ts
Is Instagram bringing us together or turning us all into lonely narcissists with body dysmorphia – Matt and Karo debate the pros and cons of social media. They also discuss Karo’s itchy unfollow finger, Matt’s overwrought Twitter threads, and reveal their dream guests for their 100th episode: the ultimate BFFs Matt Damon and Ben Affleck.
Happy Head is the fully customizable hair loss solution. Use promo code FRIEND at checkout for 55% off!
Watch this episode on YouTube!
We're profiled on the TODAY Show!
We’re featured in the New York Times!
Man of the Year on Instagram and TikTok
Matt Ritter on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter
Aaron Karo on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter
Man of the Year is produced by Thelonious Friedman in Hancock Park, Los Angeles -
Find Out Your Social Fitness Score!
Matt and Karo take inventory of their friendships to determine their respective social fitness scores, and the results surprise even them. The guys also discuss having Yes People in your life, Matt still communicates via Facebook message, and Karo calls Matt’s advice “poops of wisdom.” Grade your own social fitness here and send us your score!
Watch this episode on YouTube!
We're profiled on the TODAY Show!
We’re featured in the New York Times!
Man of the Year on Instagram and TikTok
Matt Ritter on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter
Aaron Karo on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter
Man of the Year is produced by Thelonious Friedman in Hancock Park, Los Angeles
Customer Reviews
Solid podcast
Worth listening. They get straight to the point with each episode’s topic and have great banter, as any great friendship should.
Cracking the code of adult friendship!
Totally appreciate these guys and their insights and advice. As an adult man who loves making new friends, their tips and insights are deeply valuable.
Well worth a listen!
A hilarious and smart podcast about friendship. These guys are great!