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.
EPISODE 26: 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.
EPISODE 52: Getting FUBAR with Travis Van Winkle
Matt and Karo interview actor, mentor, and – according to Karo –full on smoke show Travis Van Winkle. They discuss Travis’s new Netflix show FUBAR, the importance of Men’s Groups, and of course, becoming friends with Arnold Schwarzenegger.
EPISODE 15: Why Pets are the Secret to Healthy Friendships? Matt DESTROYS Karo’s gripes about pets
It’s our most controversial episode ever! Matt and Karo debate the pros and cons of pet ownership and discuss how animals can both be great friends and help you meet humans. The guys also discuss pet etiquette, making friends at the dog park, and whether pet insurance is a scam. No animals were harmed in the making of this episode.