
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 | 180 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | RelationshipsComedySociety & Culture | |||

Steady Eddy vs. Rich but out of touch. Stick to the plan guy vs. Up for anything guy. Hype man vs. Guy who disappears for months at a time. Connector vs. Screwed up his life guy. Karo and Matt put the many types of friends into a bracket to determine... more
Sometimes things are hard and people need their friends to show up. When someone away, that's what separates the real ones. Matt and Karo discuss the best ways to show up in the hard times.
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Everyone’s talking about Stoicism these days. But is it a guide for taking control of your life, or a bunch of BS? Karo and Matt discuss applying Stoicism to friendship!
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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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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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A humor-filled show centered on adult friendship, social dynamics, and practical tips for building and maintaining connections. Episodes range from how to deepen one-on-one bonds and manage group dynamics to navigating changes in life stages, such as marriage, parenting, and starting new social circles. A standout throughline is that small, regular interactions—like casual gatherings or “admin nights” to tackle shared tasks—often sustain friendships better than big, once-a-year events. The hosts blend personal anecdotes with actionable advice, and they frequently explore the psychology behind friendship, making complex social dynamics accessible and entertaining for a broad audience.
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