
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 c... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 177 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ComedySociety & CultureRelationships | |||

There's a growing trend of people gathering with their friends to take care of the mundane tasks: taxes, cancelling subscriptions, clearing inboxes. Matt and Karo get into the pros and cons of all of this.
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Karo and Matt discuss the “friend group fallacy” – the belief that a tight knit crew is preferable to and more common than strong one-on-one bonds. They unpack how sitcoms, social media, and comparison culture distort our expectations, and why a cons... more
Matt and Karo discuss what happens when you evolve. Does your crew need to evolve along with you? If you outgrow them, does the friendship need to end?
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When your buddies reach out for plans, are you an immediate Yes (Matt) or a knee-jerk No (Karo)? This week the guys discuss best practices for when to accept an invitation from a friend, and when to politely decline.
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Love this podcast. Hilarious and so important!!
The good news is I just bought two of your T-shirts and I’m wearing them proudly. The bad news is you’re getting off-topic. Please return to things related to friendship for men. That’s what drew me to you and you’re getting way off topic. The idea of your podcast is admirable and appreciated. Please return to your purpose with the podcast. Thank you.
The good news is I just bought two of your T-shirts and I’m wearing them proudly.
The bad news is you’re getting off-topic. Please return to things related to friendship for men. That’s what drew me to you and you’re getting way off topic.
The idea of your podcast is admirable and appreciated. Please return to your purpose with the podcast.
Thank you.
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What a great concept! I really like how the show delves into so many undiscussed, even taboo topics for men in a non-Andrew state manner. So glad I met Aaron at a recent college alumni party.
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This podcast centers around the concept of friendship, leveraging humor and personal anecdotes to explore its complexities. Comedians and friendship experts share insights on a range of topics including emotional support, the challenges of making friends as an adult, and the importance of maintaining social connections. Each episode incorporates a mix of light-hearted banter and practical advice aimed at enhancing listeners' social skills and connections. Unique elements include a recurring tradition of awarding a 'Man of the Year' trophy to celebrate a childhood friend, highlighting the importance of long-lasting friendships in an age where many report feeling isolated. This content is both entertaining and informatively addresses the frie... more
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