Roses Are Dead

Terry Roseland & Jones
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Roses Are Dead is where hand-me-down myths die. We challenge the entry-level performance of manhood—holding doors, flashing wallets, staring at exits—and demand more: vision, discipline, emotional strength, and purpose. In this space men confront the myths they inherited, hold one another accountable, and rise as whole leaders. Masculinity isn’t a role to play; it’s a standard to live.

  1. 6D AGO

    Marriage From The Front Row

    We examine how a two-parent upbringing shapes our idea of normal love, confront the “highlight reel” trap, and make the case for coexistence, self-leadership, and seasons. A new job win, style and posture tips, and an AMP segment on why men often win later round it out. • growing up with married parents shaping expectations • social media highlights distorting healthy relationship norms • conflict resolution without chaos • leadership as self-discipline and example • rejecting happy wife happy life in favor of shared wellbeing • coexistence over constant entertainment and boredom traps • seasons of money and setting a realistic floor • men’s late wins and the value of losses • style, posture, and presence boosting a man’s look • boy moms teaching positive self-talk Join our Patreon Community Buy some merch and ebooks IG: @terryroseland & @amansperspective_

    1h 6m

  2. OCT 29

    What Are We? (Patreon Monologue)

    We unpack how “exclusive vibes without an agreement” let one person enjoy access while dodging the work of commitment, and we share a clear script and decision tree to end mixed signals. We draw firm lines on boundaries, couple privileges, and the difference between romance performance and real accountability. • ambiguity as a tactic to avoid labels and responsibility • exclusive routines without a clear agreement • obligation versus fun and why labels feel risky • practical boundaries on sleepovers, access and trips • the “man dance” of performed intimacy without substance • holiday pressure, social jealousy and non-breakups • a direct script to define exclusivity and terms • if it’s not yes, it’s no as a rule • choosing a clean break over dating while attached • self-audit on what accountability you are dodging Get in the comments and tell us why you move how you move Join our Patreon Community Buy some merch and ebooks IG: @terryroseland & @amansperspective_

    37 min

  3. OCT 25

    A Coward Dies 1,000 Deaths

    Two hosts trace a line from childhood confrontations to adult courage, unpacking how fear multiplies when we avoid hard choices and how truth ends the loop. We answer a listener facing grief, money strain, and trust wounds, then map courage across love, work, and parenting. • stories of being pressed and how fear lingers • the quote that frames courage vs avoidance • cheating, faux bro code, and real brotherhood • listener question on space, grief, money, and past infidelity • negotiation, self-worth, and career in tech • dating confidence that spills into networking • speaking up vs suffering in silence • logic over heat in hard talks • boy moms: prepare, don’t overprotect If you’re chasing anything in life, make sure you give it y’all man: decide, plan, sacrifice. Shoot a shoot we out Join our Patreon Community Buy some merch and ebooks IG: @terryroseland & @amansperspective_

    1h 9m

  4. OCT 22

    Regardless of Circumstance (Patreon Monologue)

    The phrase that won’t leave my head is simple: regardless of circumstance. Not the kind of confidence that shows up when the room is friendly and the clock is kind—but the kind that stays steady when the stakes jump, the rules change, and the finish line disappears. I walk through what that looks like when a kid drains a paper ball until push-ups are on the line, when love pulls in two directions no text can fix, when a savings plan meets a totaled car, and when creative work asks you to keep going long after applause would have helped. We unpack the difference between belief that depends on comfort and belief that survives consequences. I share why some destinations don’t change no matter how many detours you take, and how to protect your time by choosing the straighter path. From mapping a real plan to provide for someone you love—even if the numbers are tight—to stacking cash for legal support and still hitting a year-end goal, the throughline is ownership. Not bravado. Not luck. Ownership that plans for friction, presses through setbacks, and keeps promises out loud. If you’ve ever felt your confidence vanish when the moment mattered, or watched your goals wobble after one bad week, this is the reset. We talk reps under pressure, the “by any means” posture without the theatrics, and the no-finish-line mindset that keeps a podcast alive through changing co-hosts, broken cameras, and quiet months. I’m still here because the standard is the standard, even when nobody’s looking. Hit play, then tell me: which promise are you keeping regardless of circumstance? Subscribe, share with a friend who needs the push, and leave a review so more people find the show. Join our Patreon Community Buy some merch and ebooks IG: @terryroseland & @amansperspective_

    18 min

  5. OCT 18

    Financial Insecurity ft. The Freedom Coach

    We dig into how financial insecurity shows up in dating, why freedom is really about time, and how disciplined leadership turns money stress into a plan. The Freedom Coach maps the road from independence to wealth and shows why budgets, boundaries, and boring habits win. • defining financial insecurity in relationships • freedom as time, not dollars • independence vs rich vs wealthy • $250 date math and lifestyle creep • budgets, emergency funds, and petty cash rules • three paths to wealth: business, markets, real estate • leading dates with a plan and a frame • dating in your bracket across money and values • public respect, polarity, and private conflict • repetition and mastery in fitness and finance If y’all want to get the book, go to cashflowfollowassets.com, After 5 A Millionaire, show you how to buy your time back, let you know freedom is not for sale Join our Patreon Community Buy some merch and ebooks IG: @terryroseland & @amansperspective_

    1h 15m

  6. OCT 15

    Just Put The Tire Back On (Patreon Monologue)

    The moment everything feels too fast is the moment we forget we can hit pause. We unpack a simple rule that saved us in rough seasons—don’t let anything overwhelm you—and turn it into a step-by-step way to handle chaos without burning out. From summer fun that pushed bills into collections to car notes that bought status but sold peace, we get honest about avoidance, pressure, and the stories we tell ourselves that make small problems feel like doom. We walk through the mental switch that changes everything: choosing your pace. There are still twenty-four hours on your worst day. When the phone won’t stop buzzing and everyone wants a favor, you can stop the show, write it all down, and act in the order that matters. We look at money stress with clear eyes—credit scores, debt, and false urgency—and explain why “no cop at the door” means you probably have time to plan. We trade the flashy car for a beater with freedom, set boundaries that hold, and accept that other people may not like the picture they paint when we say no. That’s fine. Peace costs less than approval. We also zoom out to strategy: position yourself in the good times for the potholes you know are coming. Build a small cushion, keep maintenance current, and let a bump stay a bump. When everything hits at once—the boot, the starter, the locked account—we triage: fix the one thing that unlocks motion, then the next. No grand gesture, just calm execution. By the end, you’ll have a practical checklist for turning panic into a plan and a mindset you can carry into any season: slow down, simplify, and solve what’s in front of you. If this hits home, follow the show, share it with someone who needs a reset, and leave a quick review to help more people find these tools. Your future self will thank you. Join our Patreon Community Buy some merch and ebooks IG: @terryroseland & @amansperspective_

    24 min

  7. OCT 11

    3 Insecurities Men Must Overcome Before Entering A Relationship

    What if the “boogeyman” threatening your relationship isn’t another man—it’s your insecurity? We open with jealousy in its messiest form and trace how comparison, gossip, and social-media fantasy twist harmless moments into stories that ruin good things. From there, we go straight at the money myths: why men overspend to “keep” someone, how to set a season for stacking cash without starving the relationship, and the one mindset shift that turns panic into a plan. No shaming—just empathy, accountability, and steps you can actually use. We also tackle timing and pressure. Want a family and big career moves? You don’t need to pick one. We show how to vet partners with clear goals, align on seasons of grind, and protect your future from outside voices. The home-buying analogy hits home: once you sign, it’s your roof when it caves—so choose for your life, not the crowd. Along the way, we break down past/body-count anxiety, the urge to control, and a better alternative: an abundance mindset that lets you love hard without policing rooms for ghosts. Then we get to the core: identity as your competitive edge. If your value depends on money, looks, or vibes, your confidence will always shake. When it rests on character—calm under fire, problem solving, protection without recklessness, warmth without need—you become the one-of-one combination that’s hard to replace. We share real scripts for handling weird ex energy in public, why therapy and reflection help you name your strengths, and a powerful message for boy moms about raising sons who recognize love as normal, not suspicious. If this hits, share it with a friend who needs to hear it, subscribe for more honest conversations, and drop a review with the insecurity you’re letting go next. Join our Patreon Community Buy some merch and ebooks IG: @terryroseland & @amansperspective_

    1h 15m

  8. OCT 4

    Lazy Love

    Ever felt like you’re sharing a home but not a life? We unpack how a vibrant love can quietly slide into “roommates with kisses,” from the moment attention slips to the day intimacy feels like a chore. The turning point wasn’t a single blowup—it was comfort turning into entitlement, a phone turning into a third person, and habits that once made love easy slowly fading into autopilot. We begin with the early romance—flowers, affirmations, planned dates—and follow the slow drift: Twitter tunnel vision, missed eye contact, and the quiet resentment that grows when one person feels unseen. We get honest about sex too. Desire didn’t die; the daily signals did. For many women, foreplay starts long before the bedroom—in tone, respect, compliments, and the way conflict is handled. For men, visual cues matter. So we talk attraction maintenance without vanity: grooming, simple fits, feeling good in your body, and why looking like you want to be chosen today actually changes the energy between you. From there, we offer the rebuild. No grand gestures without follow-through. No “scorekeeping.” Instead, a reset: consistent, small, repeatable practices—one phone-free hour, a weekly intimacy check-in, a planned date start-to-finish, and compliments that honor who your partner is, not just what they do for you. We challenge the usual alibis—kids and work never stop, so they can’t be the reason your effort does—and share scripts for emotional steadiness, not shutdown, during tough talks. There’s real-world texture here too: a raw faith wobble and reset, the weight of middle management, and a frank look at power, safety, and policy in our city. This one is part mirror, part manual. If you’ve been “quiet quitting” your relationship, here’s your playbook to turn presence back on and let desire follow. If it hits home, share it with your person, subscribe for more real talk on love and growth, and leave a review with the one habit you’re recommitting to this week. Join our Patreon Community Buy some merch and ebooks IG: @terryroseland & @amansperspective_

    1h 20m
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Roses Are Dead is where hand-me-down myths die. We challenge the entry-level performance of manhood—holding doors, flashing wallets, staring at exits—and demand more: vision, discipline, emotional strength, and purpose. In this space men confront the myths they inherited, hold one another accountable, and rise as whole leaders. Masculinity isn’t a role to play; it’s a standard to live.

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  • Creator
    Terry Roseland & Jones
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    333
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Roses Are Dead
  • Show Website
    Roses Are Dead

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