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Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship#153 - The Sultan of Spontaneity vs. The Monarch of MonotonyMatt and Karo have vastly different styles in life, Karo plans everything and needs 6 weeks notice, Matt lives in the moment. We examine the pros and cons of each when it comes to friendship.
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2025-10-1431 minMan of the Year - Champions of Friendship#149 - Poker NightsMatt and Karo discuss Matt's first poker night in 20 years and the benefits of a game night and how needed it really was for all the dads at the table.
All those fun game nights you used to do, well, it turns out, you still can. They discuss the etiquette of poker night, should you let anyone in your home if its outdoors, when can you leave when you're up big, all the little rules we all forgot.
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2025-09-1630 minMan of the Year - Champions of Friendship#144 - Friendship First RespondersMatt’s wife goes into labor in the middle of the night and Matt calls Karo for help – but Karo doesn’t pick up! Today on the pod we discuss who to choose as your emergency contact, and the importance of friendship first responders.
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2025-08-1230 minMan of the Year - Champions of Friendship#126 - Moving for FriendsMatt and Karo give a scorching hot take. It's perfectly normal to move for a love interest, but it's really not at all discussed whether you should move for your friends. Matt chased after Karo in California and maybe you should move if your bff is elsewhere. It's at least worth debating.
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2025-04-0831 minMan of the Year - Champions of Friendship#120 - Man's Best Friend - Part IIMatt and Karo give a proper ode to dogs, man's best friend. And Matt says goodbye to his faithful companion of twelve years. Olive the Tiny Frenchie. He talks about how much part of the community you become when you have a dog and how you feel you're suddenly left out when they're gone.
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2025-02-2530 minMan of the Year - Champions of Friendship#105 - Getting Medieval On Your Friendship RitualsThis podcast was inspired by the world’s greatest friendship ritual – Karo and Matt’s annual Man of the Year dinner with their childhood friends. But how can you incorporate rituals into your everyday friendships? The guys share some best practices, and Matt recounts his recent trip to Medieval Times, which apparently still exists.
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2024-11-1233 min
Epic Real Estate InvestingRefinancing Mistakes Every Real Estate Investor Makes | Aaron ChapmanIn this episode of the Epic Real Estate Investing Show, Matt welcomes back Aaron Chapman, a seasoned expert with decades of experience in the real estate investment world. Together, they dive into a range of thought-provoking topics that offer both practical insights and a deeper understanding of the current market landscape. Aaron shares firsthand stories from his recent adventure during a Florida hurricane, shedding light on the unpredictable nature of real estate investing and the importance of preparation. They also explore the unique, thriving community of *The Villages* in Florida, discussing its growth, demographics, and why it's become such...
2024-11-0733 minEpic Real Estate InvestingRefinancing Mistakes Every Real Estate Investor Makes | Aaron ChapmanIn this episode of the Epic Real Estate Investing Show, Matt welcomes back Aaron Chapman, a seasoned expert with decades of experience in the real estate investment world. Together, they dive into a range of thought-provoking topics that offer both practical insights and a deeper understanding of the current market landscape. Aaron shares firsthand stories from his recent adventure during a Florida hurricane, shedding light on the unpredictable nature of real estate investing and the importance of preparation. They also explore the unique, thriving community of *The Villages* in Florida, discussing its growth, demographics, and why it's become such...
2024-11-0733 minMan of the Year - Champions of Friendship#100 - UNITED STATES SURGEON GENERAL DR. VIVEK MURTHY!It’s our 100th episode and Karo and Matt welcome a very special guest – the freakin’ Surgeon General of the United States! Dr. Murthy and the guys discuss the epidemic of loneliness, the importance of showing up for your friends, and who pays for margaritas when he goes out for drinks after work in DC. The Surgeon General also officially deputizes Karo and Matt as Chief Friendship Officers of the United States! Learn more about Dr. Murthy at surgeongeneral.gov
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2024-10-0839 minMan of the Year - Champions of Friendship#93 - Friendship Literacy For New College GradsWe learn (or should learn) financial literacy in school, but no one teaches you friendship literacy. Karo and Matt offer some advice for the Class of 2024 on how to make friends in the real world. They also discuss which pill they would take in The Matrix and why Matt’s work records are sealed by the Warren Commission.
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2024-08-2033 minMan of the Year - Champions of Friendship#92 - Process vs. GoalsMatt and Karo discuss Matt's favorite guru James Clear and how some of his principles can be applied to friendship. It's not just about the end result - aka more or healthier friendships, it's about the daily, weekly, monthly process we put in place so we don't even have to sweat the outcome.
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2024-08-1333 min
The Business of LaravelHow Aaron Francis Turned a Layoff Into a Thriving Educational Empire | Aaron Francis, Try Hard StudiosIn this episode of the Business of Laravel podcast, host Matt Stauffer interviews Aaron Francis, co-founder of Try Hard Studios, beloved Internet personality, Laravel developer, and all-around Internet nice guy. Aaron shares his journey from his days at a property tax company to his bold leap into entrepreneurship, sharing insights into his evolution every step of the way. He discusses moving beyond the "hustle era" to what he terms the "Try Hard era," emphasizing the importance of concerted effort and determination in achieving success. Tune in to learn about Aaron's background, his passion for creating educational content, and the...
2024-06-2557 minMan of the Year - Champions of Friendship#85 - Hot Friendship SummerWhat can we learn from our summer camp experiences that will help us be better friends? Karo and Matt discuss why summer is the most social season, how we can recapture some of our camp glory days, and whether or not it’s ever okay to throw your buddy’s cell phone in a river.
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2024-06-2535 minMan of the Year - Champions of Friendship#84 - Mastering the Art of Small TalkSome people hate small talk. But frankly all of us could do a bit better and use it more as an opportunity to spark the beginnings of a friendship. Let's face it all friendships start small.
Matt and Karo come up with some guidelines for small talk. Let's face it, we all dread it sometimes, but maybe we need to reframe it. Every friendship starts small. So why not give ourselves the best chance to turn small talk into a big friendship. Karo and Matt debate what even qualifies as small talk.
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2024-06-1839 minMan of the Year - Champions of Friendship#83 - Friendship Goals: Achieving "Tenure"Buddies you’ve known so long they’re now obligated to be in your life are known as tenured friends. You know where you stand with them and they have deep knowledge in a very specific field: You. Karo and Matt discuss some of the pros and pitfalls of friends earning tenure, and coin the term “friend emeritus” for those you don’t see that much anymore but still command respect.
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2024-06-1136 minMan of the Year - Champions of Friendship#81 - Your 2024 Wedding Season Survival GuideAnother year has gone by and another set of friends is taking the plunge this summer. From making a toast to making out with a bridesmaid, Karo and Matt have all the tips and hacks you need to be the ultimate wedding guest.
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2024-05-2837 minMan of the Year - Champions of Friendship#79 - From Fringe Friends To Binge FriendsHow do you take someone from your outer circle and upgrade them to a homie you hang out with all the time? Today on the pod Karo and Matt teach you how to turn fringe friends into binge friends!
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2024-05-1434 minMan of the Year - Champions of Friendship#77 - Jay Shetty and Tony Soprano walk into a bar...Tony Soprano says that “remember when” is the lowest form of conversation and Jay Shetty says that instead of relieving old memories we should be creating new ones. With those two titans in mind, Karo and Matt take a trip down memory lane to discuss how often you should be taking a trip down memory lane with your buddies.
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2024-04-3036 minMan of the Year - Champions of Friendship#75 - How To Make Time For FriendsTime is truly the only nonrenewable resource, so Karo and Matt ask the important questions: How much time should you be spending with your friends? What is the grace period when someone is running late? And when does lingering too long at a dinner party turn into the invitation for an orgy?
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2024-04-1639 minMan of the Year - Champions of Friendship#73 - The Return of Friendship Cuffing Season!Spring has sprung, which means it’s the ideal time to get out there and meet new friends using our patented (not really) Man of the Year formula. Find the right clothes, body language, and attitude to get into full friend-making mode! If you have any questions, ask Matt – or as we call him: MattGPT (his info is inaccurate, the references are old, there’s no sources, but you can use it in a pinch).
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2024-04-0235 minMan of the Year - Champions of Friendship#71 - It’s Man of the Year March Madness!Karo and Matt introduce their inaugural Best Friends Bracket – a March Madness-style competition to find the best buds in buddy comedy history. Will it be Ferris and Cameron, Riggs and Murtaugh, Harold and Kumar, Bill and Ted, or Harry and Lloyd? Or will Swingers be the Cinderella story of 2024?
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2024-03-1939 minMan of the Year - Champions of Friendship#69 - Friendship in the Age of AIIf there was an AI chatbot with two settings – Karo and Matt – how quickly would you delete it and go outside and touch grass? The guys tackle this philosophical question and more, plus all the ways artificial intelligence is affecting our relationships. They also pitch a reboot of the movie Weird Science.
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2024-03-0537 minMan of the Year - Champions of Friendship#68 - Accountability PartnersMatt and Karo tackle an article about ritualized intimacy. It's not what it sounds like ;) Accountability partners are currently enjoying a rise in popularity because they offer something that is in dwindling supply – ritualised intimacy. According to psychologist Suzy Reading, "there’s a huge element here around social connection and shared experience. Having a buddy you check in with at regular times to share your progress can make such a difference, not just to your goals but to your wellbeing.”
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2024-02-2737 minMan of the Year - Champions of Friendship#67 - Friendship Wisdom For The WAGSMatt is walking on eggshells as he reveals to Karo his deepest, darkest, most disgusting secret. The guys also offer advice to all the wives and girlfriends out there who have partners with no friends. Finally, Karo and Matt try a little role play, and it does not go well.
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2024-02-2038 minMan of the Year - Champions of Friendship#66 - Happy Valentines, Galentines and Palentines DayHappy Valentines Day to all the lovers out there and Happy Galentines, Malentines or Palentines Day to those who celebrate, which is probably not that many of you, but it should be. Don't forget to cherish and celebrate your friends for this even newer corporate holiday that we are inventing! Matt and Karo discuss all physical intimacy in friendship: bro hugs, how many kisses is the right amount, wet noodle handshakes and whether American culture should be more naked.
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2024-02-1334 minMan of the Year - Champions of Friendship#65 - Not Another Travis Kelce / Taylor Swift EpisodeIt’s Super Bowl week and Karo and Matt are once again tackling (see what we did there) the role of sports in friendship. The guys also discuss murderous Eagles fans, murderous Red Sox fans, and whether it’s socially acceptable for Matt to leave a game in the first inning if it’s a blowout.
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2024-02-0636 minMan of the Year - Champions of Friendship#64 - The Secret to Making Work Friends with Smiley PoswolskyKaro and Matt interview millennial workplace expert and man with best nickname ever Smiley Poswolsky. They discuss work besties, remote vs. hybrid, and office romances. Also, Producer Theo continues to insist he’s a millennial even though he has major Gen Z energy.
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2024-01-3038 minMan of the Year - Champions of Friendship#63 - A Not So Simple FavorMatt and Karo discuss the fraught topic of favors: asking for them, doing them, and (sometimes) charging for them. We all need a favor at some point. In fact, every friend you ask to lend a hand is probably asking a buddy for help as well, resulting in what the guys call a human centipede of favors.
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2024-01-2332 minMan of the Year - Champions of Friendship#62 - Matt and Karo Get Canceled (On)The guys discuss when to say no to plans with friends, when to say yes, and when to cancel. Karo also belatedly declines a Bat Mitzvah invitation and Matt details his Bar Mitzvah at an exclusive singles-only nightclub on Long Island called Zachary’s.
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2024-01-1632 minMan of the Year - Champions of Friendship#61 - Introverts vs. Extroverts with Kat VellosKaro and Matt interview Kat Vellos, the go-to source for guidance about cultivating meaningful friendships and healthy workplace colleagueships. They chat common myths about introverts and how to “fall in friendship.” You’re going to want to hear this interview and find out more about Kat at weshouldgettogether.com!
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2024-01-0937 min
Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship#60 - Matt and Karo’s New Year’s Res-BRO-lutions (TM)The guys ring in 2024 by sharing their resolutions for the new year. As usual, Karo started his three months early and Matt practices his own brand of cock-eyed optimism known as “Mattifestations.” They also discuss the unwritten rules of friendship, texting from your laptop, and how Producer Theo has never heard of the Addams Family.
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2024-01-0239 min
Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship#59 - How to Make Friends as an Adult: The Three Pillars of Friendship with Shasta NelsonMatt and Karo may play friendship experts on TV but today they interview real life friendship expert Shasta Nelson, who drops all kinds of knowledge about vulnerability, modeling behavior, and why the clergy is the loneliest profession. Check out Shasta’s books and hire her at shastanelson.com!
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2023-12-2640 min
Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship#58 - What Is Your Friendship Love Language?Matt and Karo seek words of affirmation as they discuss gift-giving and love languages. The guys also debate White Elephant parties, women buying diamonds for their friends, and the most romantic gift of all: a $3.99 banana holder from Amazon. Watch this episode on YouTube! Get MOTY merch at manoftheyearpodcast.com Man of the Year on Instagram, YouTube, 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
2023-12-1927 min
Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship#57 - Rolling Solo with Gabe MollicaMatt and Karo interview comedian Gabe Mollica, whose one-man show SOLO is taking the country by storm. Things go a bit off the rails though once the guys find out Gabe’s dad is a horse track lawyer, and they must find out who the highest paid jockey in the world is and whether jockeys get a W-2 or a 1099, and then discuss Karo’s ill-fated date with a horse veterinarian. Check out Gabe’s upcoming shows in Chicago at gabemollica.com! Watch this episode on YouTube! Get MOTY merch at manoftheyearpodcast.com Man of...
2023-12-1231 min
Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship#56 - American High with Jeremy Garelick & Will PhelpsDid you peak in high school? Today on the pod Matt and Karo interview two people who definitely did not: Jeremy Garelick and Will Phelps of American High, the new kings of high school movies. The guys discuss translating Gen Z, working with Adam Sandler, and the real inside story of Jeremy’s rewrite of The Hangover. Watch this episode on YouTube! Get MOTY merch at manoftheyearpodcast.com Man of the Year on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok Matt Ritter on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter Aaron Karo on Instagram, TikTok, an...
2023-12-0539 min
Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship#55 - Devon Werkheiser DeclassifiedMatt and Karo interview Devon Werkheiser of Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide on Nickelodeon – and the only former child star who’s neither in prison nor a realtor. The guys discuss the child actor to realtor pipeline, getting recognized while on mushrooms, and how to stay in touch with your friends when you’re both so busy.
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2023-11-2828 min
Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship#54 - Trophy Life – The 20th Annual Man of the Year DinnerIt’s the Tuesday before Thanksgiving – aka our Super Bowl! Matt, Karo, and the rest of their childhood crew gather at Peter Luger Steak House in Brooklyn for the 20th annual awarding of their coveted Man of the Year trophy. The guys discuss the origins of the night, the importance of friendship traditions, and oh yeah Karo got a FREAKIN’ TATTOO!
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2023-11-2139 min
Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship#53 - The Pride of PlainviewIt’s the week before Thanksgiving and Matt and Karo are headed home to Long Island to talk bagels, New York accents, and setting the alarm off when you’re staying at your parents’ house. Let us know what it’s like when you visit your hometown – but keep it positive! Watch this episode on YouTube! Get MOTY merch at manoftheyearpodcast.com Man of the Year on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok Matt Ritter on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter Aaron Karo on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter Man of the Year i...
2023-11-1436 min
Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship#52 - Getting FUBAR with Travis Van WinkleMatt 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. Watch this episode on YouTube! Get MOTY merch at manoftheyearpodcast.com Man of the Year on Instagram, YouTube, 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...
2023-11-0735 min
Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship#51 - Slenderman of the YearHappy Halloween! Matt and Karo discuss why October 31st is one of the best days of the year to make friends. They also chat about murder houses, Karo’s Batgirl costume, and Matt’s run-in with the law dressed as a clown.
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2023-10-3131 min
Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship#50 - The Man of the Year 50th Episode Friendtacular!Matt and Karo celebrate one year working in the most respected field in America: Podcasting. The guys look back at their first 50 episodes – the tips, the hacks, the ups, and the downs. Also we’re still trying to figure out what to call our fans! Buddies? Champs? Send in your ideas!
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2023-10-2435 min
Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship#49 - How To Teach Your Kids About FriendshipMatt and Karo always say it’s never too late to make a new friend, but is it ever too early? The guys discuss making friends as little kids, give some bullying advice to their buddy Oscar, and Matt literally steals candy from a baby. Get ready for some parallel play!
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2023-10-1735 min
Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship#48 - Country Club Adjacent with Griff Pippin!Matt and Karo welcome their first-ever in-studio guest – Griff Pippin: comedian, scratch golfer, and one fourth of the golf comedy podcast Country Club Adjacent! Griff discusses making friends on the golf course, roasting Trump in the tee box, and why Stoicism is the cure for absolutely everything, like literally everything.
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2023-10-1034 min
Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship#47 - Becoming BFFs with Bumble’s Beth BergerMatt and Karo interview Beth Berger, the head of the hottest friendship app in town – Bumble For Friends. Beth and the guys discuss how to choose the right photo, how to find potential buddies in your neighborhood, and how to go from stranger to acquaintance to friend. Also, Matt has never been on a dating app but Karo has plenty of horror stories for him.
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2023-10-0339 min
Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship#46 - The Eternal Question: Can Men And Women Be Friends?Matt and Karo expand their pool of potential friends to the opposite sex, and navigate the tricky waters of making female friends. In other news, Matt goes full dad mode, Karo gets friend zoned, and Producer Theo gets cucked.
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2023-09-2636 min
Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship#45 - Talking Faith and Friendship with Rabbi Steve LederMatt and Karo talk to Steve Leder, one of the country’s most influential rabbis, about how men can rethink their relationships, what the Bible can teach you even if you don’t believe in God (Karo), and whether rabbis can have friends. The guys also lament how Rabbi Leder got staffed on a Netflix show before they did.
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2023-09-1938 min
Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship#44 - Matt and Karo Go To Therapy!Karo surprises Matt by embarking on his own mental health journey and they discuss how therapy can help you be a better friend. The guys also discuss limiting beliefs, Basic Instinct, and debate which is the more repugnant habit – smoking cigarettes or dipping.
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2023-09-1243 min
Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship#43 - Be the CFO – Chief Friendship Officer – of your life!Matt and Karo bestow new titles on themselves: CFOs, aka Chief Friendship Officers. The guys discuss the importance of treating your friendships like a job – including auditing, scheduling, allocating resources, determining KPIs, and occasionally committing white collar crimes.
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2023-09-0539 min
Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship#42 - What To Do When Friends WithdrawMan of the Year enters its Blue Period as Matt and Karo discuss the reasons why guys withdraw from their friendships – and how you can help a buddy when he’s in his isolation chamber of sorrow. The guys would also like to clarify that 988 is the number to call if you are experiencing a mental health crisis, and 311 is the number to call to get new recycling bins.
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2023-08-2937 min
Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship#41 - O Sister, Where Art Thou?Matt and Karo discuss those friends that are hiding in plain sight: Your siblings. Whether it’s long family road trips in the car or having your sister be your wingman, siblings are the friends you didn’t get to choose but still love anyway. Unless you’re an only child, in which case you’re just weird. This episode the guys also meet Producer Theo’s dad and debate the existence of the phrase: “There’s too much water under the bridge.”
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2023-08-2238 min
Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship#40 - Victory! Chopping It Up With Entourage Creator Doug EllinMatt and Karo talk to fellow Long Island boy Doug Ellin about creating Entourage, owning a professional pickleball team, and still having the same friends from kindergarten. The guys also discuss finding your passion (even if that passion is birdwatching) and who’d they include in their own entourage.
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2023-08-1534 min
Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship#39 - Nous Devrions Être Amis (We Should Be Friends)Matt and Karo go global as they tackle solo travel and making friends in other countries. Matt picks up hitchhikers in Australia and tries to order coffee “to go” in France, while Karo heads to Israel and tries the Golden Retriever technique.
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2023-08-0832 min
Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship#38 - Somebody Friend Phil with special guest Phil RosenthalMatt and Karo welcome Phil Rosenthal, legendary creator of Everybody Loves Raymond and star of Somebody Feed Phil, to share his thoughts on food, friendship, and the culinary abomination known as the Dodger Dog. The guys also discuss eating tacos out of the garbage, paying with hundos, and the correct pronunciation of Esther Perel.
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2023-08-0136 min
Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship#37 - The UnsurprisablesMatt and Karo discuss the lost art of surprising your buddies – when to show up unannounced, how to throw a trauma-free surprise party, and why some pranks go too far. The guys also discuss Matt’s newfound love of breast milk, Karo’s flirty colonoscopy, and whether it’s true that if you wake a sleepwalker, they die.
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2023-07-2537 min
Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship#36 - Won’t You Be My Neighbor – The Friend Next DoorSometimes they bring over pie, sometimes they steal your mail, but they’re always a good potential source of new friends. Matt and Karo discuss neighbors – when you should befriend them, when you should crash their block parties, and when you should build your fence just a little bit higher. The guys also discover that grilling outside is a scam brought to you by Big Barbecue.
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2023-07-1839 min
Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship#35 - Target Runs With Your Bros – In Defense Of The Low-Key HangDon’t have time for a full-fledged bro-hang? Matt and Karo discuss the art of the “low-key hang” – low-pressure excursions like running errands together or popping in for some quiet time. As usual, the guys have differing opinions: Matt wants his buddies in the dressing room with him and Karo would rather stay home alone.
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2023-07-1135 min
Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship#34 - How To Get Set Up On A Man DateFriendship Billionaires Matt and Karo discuss applying the principles of dating to making new friends. They also try their very first set-up. Listeners, do you know anyone in Austin, Texas who might be a good friend for mountain biking aficionado Max? If so, let us know and we’ll set up a man date!
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2023-07-0436 min
Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship#33 - Take Pride In Your Friendships with special guests Tien Tran and Pat Shin!Happy Pride! In honor of this special occasion, token straights Matt and Karo have handed their show over to not one but two very special guests: Tien Tran, comedian and star of How I Met Your Father on Hulu, and Pat Shin, Hollywood publicist and one of our very best friends. Be kind out there and we’ll see you at the next WNBA game! We love Mizzen+Main performance apparel! Use promo code manoftheyear for $35 off any purchase of $125 or more. Watch this episode on YouTube! Get Man of the Year merch!...
2023-06-2739 min
Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship#32 - Friendship Means Sometimes Having To Say You’re SorryMatt and Karo discuss the lost art of apologizing to your friends – when to say you’re sorry, how, and why. The guys also share apologies they’ve received from their dads, discover the concept of “friendjacking,” and catch Producer Theo in a bold-faced lie he still refuses to apologize for. We love Mizzen+Main performance apparel! Use promo code manoftheyear for $35 off any purchase of $125 or more. Watch this episode on YouTube! Get Man of the Year merch! Man of the Year on Instagram and TikTok Matt Ritter on Instagr...
2023-06-2036 min
Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship#31 - Parent Trap – How To Make Sure Your Childless Friends Feel IncludedWelcome to the world Brenner Ritter! Matt celebrates the birth of his son and his very first Father’s Day while Karo learns what “centimeters dilated” means. The guys also discuss Matt’s increasingly unhygienic house slippers, how to make dad friends, and whether to invite your childless friend (Karo) to a one-year-old’s birthday party. We love Mizzen+Main performance apparel! Use promo code manoftheyear for $35 off any purchase of $125 or more. Watch this episode on YouTube! Get Man of the Year merch! Watch our profile on the TODAY Show! Man...
2023-06-1336 min
Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship#30 - Slay Your Friendship Vampires!Matt and Karo discuss the ideal friendship where both guys contribute equally – what they call “amBROdextrous.” The guys also break down planners and fanners, and strategize how to handle those people in your life who take take take but never give – aka Friendship Vampires. We love Mizzen+Main performance apparel! Use promo code manoftheyear for $35 off any purchase of $125 or more. 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 Rit...
2023-06-0641 min
Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship#29 - Friendship Is A Marathon Not A SprintKaro 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. 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 t...
2023-05-3038 min
Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship#28 - 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...
2023-05-2341 min
Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship#27 - Couple Friend Chemistry – How To Double Date Like A ProMatt 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 ...
2023-05-1634 min
Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship#26 - Natural Born Planners – How To Get Your Friend Crew TogetherMatt 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 Ye...
2023-05-0945 min
Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship#25 - Friend Request: Social Media Do’s and Don’tsIs 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!
2023-05-0241 min
Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship#24 - 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 Twit...
2023-04-2638 min
Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship#23 - It’s Friendship Cuffing Season!Matt and Karo introduce the concept of Friendship Cuffing Season – the ideal time to use our tips / hacks to make new friends for summer! Also, Matt practices what he preaches and makes a new friend – but he’s not Karo’s type, Karo reveals his favorite book of the 2000s was The Game, and the guys debate whether people should be allowed to play pool in bars. Watch this episode on YouTube! We’re Featured In The New York Times! Man of the Year on Instagram and TikTok Matt Ritter on Instagram...
2023-04-1835 min
Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship#22 - This Harvard Study Reveals The Secret To Happiness (Spoiler Alert: It’s Friendship)Matt and Karo debut the concept of “social fitness” – because the longest study on human life ever conducted reveals that positive relationships are the key to longevity. They also discuss the dangers of loneliness, completely trash anyone who went to Harvard, and invent a new profession called a Nerfologist. Watch this episode on YouTube! 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...
2023-04-1129 min
Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship#21 - The Cold Plunge Of FriendshipThe guys talk vulnerability, tough guys, and bro-hugs. Also, Karo almost becomes best friends with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Matt learns a new term that he can never ever unlearn.
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2023-04-0440 min
Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship#20 - Eight-Minute Calls: The Secret To Effective Friendship CommunicationMatt just wants to shoot the breeze but Karo has a hard out. The guys debate the statute of limitations for introducing yourself, what to call Yugoslavians, and how long you should wait to call the police if you think your friend might be missing. 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 Featured In The New York Times! Man of the Year on Instagram and TikTok Matt Ritter on Instagram, TikTok, and Tw...
2023-03-2835 min
Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship#19 - The 10-Step Method Guaranteed To Make New Friends!Matt gets jealous because Karo used all of their tips / hacks to make a new friend. The guys also discuss Millennial baby names, converting to Judaism just for kicks, and producer Theo has never heard of the band R.E.M. 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 Featured In The New York Times! Man of the Year on Instagram and TikTok Matt Ritter on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter Aaron Ka...
2023-03-2139 min
Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship#18 - Five Ways Gen Z Fails At Friendship!Matt and Karo are shooketh from a listener question about adult circumcision! The guys also discuss having friends that are younger or older than you, Matt gets some unsolicited parenting advice, and Karo discovers a TikToker. 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 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 Tw...
2023-03-1442 min
Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship#17 - The #1 Secret to Supporting Your Friends: Be Their CheerleaderMatt and Karo discuss the fine art of cheerleading – pumping your friends up when they need it (and even when they don’t). Whether you’re watching your friend’s band or going against them at the Emmys – sometimes they need a pep talk and sometimes you should tell it to ‘em straight. Matt also delves into his open mic days and Karo reveals he’s tracking Matt on IMDbPro. 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 Featured In T...
2023-03-0732 min
Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship#16 - Would You Lie For Your Friends?Matt and Karo discuss some of the unwritten rules of friendship etiquette. Do you stop or snub when you see a friend in the street? Do you alert the caller if your significant other is in the room? Do you pick up a buddy after surgery if it’s not brain or torso related? Matt also discusses his strategy for stacking habits, which basically involves unstacking Karo’s habits. 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 Featur...
2023-02-2844 min
Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship#15 - Man’s Best Friend - Matt DESTROYS Karo’s five complaints about pet ownersIt’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. 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 Featured In The New York Times! Man...
2023-02-2137 min
Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship#14 - Best Under The Radar Places To Meet New FriendsThe tailgate. The barbershop. The Elks lodge. Finding your “third place” – somewhere besides home or work where people gather and socialize – is so important that Matt and Karo are doing a second episode on it! From the gym to the metaverse, they walk you through all the best under the radar places to meet new friends. The guys also debate going to grad school, where to look when you’re working out in the gym, and share travel tips for Jacksonville, Florida. Happy Head is the fully customizable hair loss solution. Use promo code FRIEND at checkout for 55% of...
2023-02-1427 min
Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship#13 - The Super Bowl of Friendship - Why Sports Matters in FriendshipPick-up basketball games. Super Bowl Sunday. Magic the Gathering tournaments. Sports – no matter how you define them – are an integral part of friendship. So lace up those cleats and put in the Scrub Offense because Matt and Karo are here to help you figure out who to take to the big game, who to draft in your fantasy league, what Magic the Gathering Is? and when to stand for the Progressive Insurance national anthem brought to you by Pizza Hut. Happy Head is the fully customizable hair loss solution. Use promo code FRIEND at checkout for 55% off!
2023-02-0739 min
Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship#12 - Where Should You Go to Make Friends - Try the "Third Place"Matt and Karo discuss the importance of your “third place” – a place besides home and work where people gather and socialize. Matt also reveals that he’s never tried soda in his life, Karo explains his lifelong dream of winning the bronze medal in curling, and the guys discuss their disdain for people who have water coolers in their homes, aka “jugheads.” 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 Featured In The New York Times! Man of the Y...
2023-01-3132 min
Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship#11 - Ditch your Friend for a First Class Upgrade - Do's and Don'ts of Traveling with FriendsTraveling with your friends is rife with potential landmines but Matt and Karo help you get there in one piece, including rules for flying, houseguests, and road trips. Also, Matt falls down a flight of steps in Italy, Karo holds down the fort in Miami, and the guys recount a very unfortunate incident in Buenos Aires. 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 Featured In The New York Times! Man of the Year on In...
2023-01-2439 min
Passive Cash Flow PodcastPassive Cash Flow Podcast Ep #127 | Matt Merenoff Explains How to Become Short Sale SavageMatt Merenoff and Aaron Fragnito team up to explain exactly how to find great short-sale opportunities and negotiate with the bank so you can purchase them for discounted prices.Yes, short sales are coming back, be ready!If you don't know what a short sale is or would like a refresher course on how to "spank the bank" and buy them for great prices. In this discussion learn how to :1. Buy short sales at discounted prices2. Source-motivated sellers seeking to do short sales3. Negotiate a great price with the bank4...
2023-01-2049 min
Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship#10 - My Best Friend’s Wedding Do’s and Don’tsBlack tie optional. No kids allowed. Irish goodbyes encouraged. Strict seating arrangements. Matt and Karo discuss proper wedding etiquette when your buddies get married. They also debate what makes a good wingman, Matt practices the opposite of inbox zero, and Karo gets ghosted by Blink-182. 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 Featured In The New York Times! Man of the Year on Instagram and TikTok Matt Ritter on Instagram, TikTok, and Tw...
2023-01-1738 min
Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship#8 - Whatever Happened To Work Friends?The Wall Street Journal says people aren’t interested in making friends on the job anymore. Matt and Karo beg to differ and offer some tips on how to form healthy work friendships. They also discuss how they’ve made friends with their barbers, trainers, agents, and Karo’s primary care physician, who doesn’t ask him to turn and cough anymore. WE’RE FEATURED IN THE NEW YORK TIMES! Watch this episode on YouTube! Man of the Year on Instagram and TikTok Matt Ritter on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter Aaron Ka...
2023-01-0330 min
Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship#7 - The New York Times Asks Us For Friendship Advice!We made it, Ma! The guys discuss their recent write-up in the New York Times. They also debate whether Karo should get a shark or a duck tattoo, Matt learns to say I love you, and the guys throw down the gauntlet to Glennon Doyle. We’re coming for you Glennon! Watch this episode on YouTube! 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 Pa...
2022-12-2739 min
Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship#6 - Holiday Friendship Survival Guide - Don't Spike the EggnogIt’s our holiday episode! Matt and Karo discuss the best holiday to make new friends. The guys also debate whether thread count is a myth, Matt defends having a Christmas tree in his house, and Karo recounts his Little League no-hitter. WE’RE FEATURED IN THE NEW YORK TIMES! Watch this episode on YouTube! 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 Hanc...
2022-12-2031 min
Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship#5 - Open Bar Funeral? How To Be There For Grieving FriendsMatt and Karo get (sorta) serious about being there for your friends when someone kicks the bucket. The guys also plan their own open bar funerals, Matt shops for life insurance, and Karo takes up mediation to meet women. WE’RE FEATURED IN THE NEW YORK TIMES! Watch this episode on YouTube! 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 An...
2022-12-1334 min
Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship#4 - Divorce Party, Saving the Marriage, or Sleeping with the Enemy – How Do You Handle Your Friend’s Spouse?Hide your kids hide your wife (because we’re talking about them). Matt and Karo debate whether it’s better to be friends with your wife’s friends’ husbands or your kid’s friends’ dads. They also discuss Karo’s biological clock, Matt’s trip to the sperm bank, and the importance of Other Significant Others. WE’RE FEATURED IN THE NEW YORK TIMES! Watch this episode on YouTube! Man of the Year on Instagram and TikTok Matt Ritter on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter Aaron Karo on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter
2022-12-0630 min
Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship#3 - Skydiving, Surprise Party, or Schadenfreude – How Do You Celebrate Your Friends?Celebrate good times, come on! Matt and Karo debate the difference between a soft pass and a soft maybe. They also discuss Eyes Wide Shut masks, how long you should keep a sonogram, whether they invented Wordle, and where mini PB&J sandwiches sit in the cocktail hour food hierarchy. WE'RE FEATURED IN THE NEW YORK TIMES! Watch this episode on YouTube! 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 Y...
2022-11-2941 min
Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship#2 - How Do You Meet New Friends? The Gym, The Grocery Store, or Hiding in the BushesLet’s talk making new friends! Matt and Karo debate the difference between good stalking and bad stalking. They also discuss adult playdates, WeWork friends, parallel parking on the first date, usurping other people’s friends, Uber XL etiquette, and Karo’s new all-female gym.
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2022-11-2232 min
Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship#1 - Which Friend Are You? Life of the Party, Secret Keeper, or Mother HenIt’s our first episode!! Matt and Karo debate who is the Friend of Pleasure and who is the Friend of Utility. They also discuss the types of friends every crew must have, the proper format for a text invitation, how to properly grease a bouncer, why the chef always brings free sorbet, and how to pee in a toga.
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2022-11-1537 min
Aaron Torres Sports PodcastCollege football mid-season awards: Heisman, Coach of the Year, national title contenders, Matt Rhule's best fit + Oscar Tshiebwe surgery?On today's show, Aaron hands out mid-season awards, giving out his Heisman, Coach of the Year and playoff picks. Plus, the best spot for recently fired Carolina Panthers coach Matt Rhule and Oscar Tshiebwe undergoes surgery?! Here's a full rundown:College Football Mid-Season Awards Part I (2:00: Aaron opens the show by dropping the first part of his mid-season college football awards, discussing the sport's best team, his mid-season Heisman Trophy winner and who he believes is the National Coach of the Year.College Football Mid-Season Awards Part II (17:00): In...
2022-10-1259 min
Startup to Something49: How To Use Twitter Like An Actual Human Being (And Not Like A Grifter) With Guest Aaron FrancisGuest Aaron Francis of Hammerstone.dev joins Matt and Marc to defend Twitter after the guys criticized the platform as a hellhole of grifters in the previous episode.
Aaron talks about why he loves Twitter, how to make your individual experience on the site more positive, and how to overcome the fear of sharing your work.
2022-02-041h 07
Post Credits PodcastEP. 76 Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed with Aaron AuBuchonThe Post Credit's Post Mortem concludes in episode 75 with talking about the Hammer Horror classic Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed. Joining Matt and Brian is return guest Aaron AuBuchon, a professor of film, television, and video production at Webster University, but on this podcast he is an expert on Hammer Horror. We peel back the layers of this unique story, how science fiction is becoming reality, how evil Dr. Frankenstein is, the occurrence of hyper criticism from the result of home video, and why Matt, Brian, and Aaron love this movie so damn much.
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2021-10-261h 25
Straight Fax#4 Sail Away, Sail Away, Sail Away.. (01/10/20)Matt and Aaron talk Corona and last week's games, especially Matt who gets excited about the Dolphins (shocker). They also talk about this week's games and do their usual predictions and spicy takes.
2020-10-0135 min
Brand on PurposeHow Getting Stranded in the Gobi Desert Led to a New York Cashmere Company: A Conversation with NAADAM CEO and Co-Founder Matt ScanlanNAADAM CEO and Co-Founder Matt Scanlan joins Aaron in studio to talk about his unconventional path into the fashion and textile industries. Spoiler alert: it involves driving 20 miles into the Gobi Desert, goats, and a lot of luck. The two discuss how Matt's formative trip to Mongolia inspired him and co-founder Diederik Rijsemus to disrupt the cashmere industry and make the products more affordable, profitable and sustainable for everyone. From partnering with nomadic goat herders to styling 20-something New Yorkers, NAADAM is proving once and for all that they really are the GOAT. Learn more about the sweater company at na...
2020-04-2337 min
Top Advisor MarketingEpisode 218: How to Stay on the Forefront of Marketing in the 401(K) Space — With Aaron PottichenWhat strategies are you using to stand out from other financial professionals? Learn new strategies from a professional who’s making waves in a particularly competitive space.
In this episode, Matt speaks with Aaron Pottichen, senior vice president at Alliant Retirement Consulting, about how Aaron stays on the cutting edge of marketing in the very competitive 401(k) space. Aaron delves into what strategies he uses to set himself apart, including how he creates videos that are easy to shoot, compliance-friendly, and optimal for sharing on his LinkedIn profile.
In this episode, you will learn:
Why...
2020-02-1823 min
Top Advisor Marketing PodcastEpisode 218: How to Stay on the Forefront of Marketing in the 401(K) Space — With Aaron PottichenWhat strategies are you using to stand out from other financial professionals? Learn new strategies from a professional who’s making waves in a particularly competitive space.
In this episode, Matt speaks with Aaron Pottichen, senior vice president at Alliant Retirement Consulting, about how Aaron stays on the cutting edge of marketing in the very competitive 401(k) space. Aaron delves into what strategies he uses to set himself apart, including how he creates videos that are easy to shoot, compliance-friendly, and optimal for sharing on his LinkedIn profile.
In this episode, you will learn:
Why Aaron enjoys working in the 401(k...
2020-02-1823 min
Matt ReportEpisode 25: Growth hacks for WordPress freelancers w/ Aaron HolbrookFollow my WordPress newsletter https://thewpminute.com/subscribeLooking for ways to find more clients, land bigger projects, grow a network of trusted peers and increase revenue?
I sit down with Aaron Holbrook of A7 Web Design to discuss how he’s doing just that and more. Aaron shares his unique story and how it has unfolded into building his virtual agency.
Don’t miss Episode 25!
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2013-04-3043 min
The Matthew Aaron ShowMatt Braunger | Matthew Aaron Show (7/11/12)Comedian/Actor Matt Braunger (Up All Night, MADTv…) join us on The Matthew Aaron Show this Wednesday (7/11) evening starting at 6:00pm PT. Matt will be here to tell us how he got his start in comedy along with all the details surrounding his upcoming one hour stand-up special Matt Braunger: Shovel Fighter, which premieres this Saturday night on Comedy Central. Show starts 6:00pm PT (8:00pm CT / 9:00pm ET). Listen live or subscribe for free and download the show on iTunes.
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The Matthew Aaron ShowMatt Walsh | Matthew Aaron Show (6/13/12)Actor/Comedian Matt Walsh (Veep, The Hangover, Old School...) rejoins The Matthew Aaron Show live this Wednesday (6/12) evening starting at 6:00pm PT.
Matt will be discussing his work on the HBO series Veep, his future projects, and his upcoming special appearance at Frugul Muse Books in Chicago this weekend.
Show starts at 6:00pm PT (8:00pm CT / 9:00pm ET). Listen live or subscribe for free and download the show on iTunes.
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