Ask Men Anything

Emma is joined by comedian Nimesh Patel to talk about life pre and post testicular cancer, the importance of smelling good, and learning to move beyond anger. In the Why Do Men? Segment, Nimesh helps a listener who fears her boyfriend simultaneously fetishizes her bisexuality and uses it to undermine her fidelity. Then, Emma asks Nimesh anything from parental approval, to social media etiquette, and merging interior decor taste with a partner. Emma shares her dilemma about receiving compliments, and finally, they wrap with a lightning round about female vs male therapists, pimple popping, and surprises.

Email us at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at (201) 754-8351 with your AMA, Why Do Men?, and Apology Surrogate questions, and we’ll answer them in a future episode.

Guest: @findingnimesh

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Emma is joined by comedian and actor Vir Das to talk about the differences between Indian and American conceptions of masculinity, boarding school corporal punishment, volatile relationships, and dancing at Indian weddings. In the Why Do Men? Segment, Vir helps a listener who is worried that men don't relate to feelings of anxiety the same way that women do. Then, Emma asks Vir anything from embarrassing memories, to winning arguments, and hacking minimalist travel. Emma shares her dilemma about feeling anger after getting bodychecked. Finally, they wrap with a lightning round about being real, treating yourself, and settling down.

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Guest: @virdas

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Emma is joined by the hosts of The Basement Yard Podcast, Joe Santagato and Frank Alvarez. They talk about being friends since pre-school, gender reveals, awkward trips to the vet, and normalizing crying. In the Why Do Men? Segment, the guys help a listener whose husband is giving her some mixed signals regarding his preferences for women in makeup versus au natural. Then, Emma asks Joe and Frank anything, from feeling pressure to impress other men, to dating dealbreakers, the most embarrassing thing they've gotten caught doing, and holding hands with your dad. The guys help Emma out with her dilemma about wallowing in the negative. And finally, they wrap with a lightning round about getting your SO's parents' approval, how men bond, and unsolicited nudes.

Email us at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at (201) 754-8351 with your AMA, Why Do Men?, and Apology Surrogate questions, and we’ll answer them in a future episode.

Guest: @thebasementyard, @joesantagato, @thefrankalvarez

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Emma is joined this week by comedian, retired teacher, and co-host of the Social Studies podcast Joe Dombrowski. They talk about getting hit on in inappropriate places, connecting with masculinity through fishing, gendered dynamics in same-sex relationships, and Emma explains the logistics of lesbian sex to Joe. In the Why Do Men? Segment, Joe helps a listener who feels frustrated that she always needs to remind her husband about the things that are important to her. Then, Emma asks Joe anything, from his worst date, to learning from his parents' relationship, how to raise the next generation better than the last, what it was like being in a college fraternity, and learning what it takes to give a truly sincere apology. Finally, they wrap with a lightning round about men complaining, insecurity, and penis size.

Email us at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at (201) 754-8351 with your AMA, Why Do Men?, and Apology Surrogate questions, and we’ll answer them in a future episode.

Guest: @joe_dombrowski

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Emma is joined by comedian Oscar Aydin to talk about navigating newfound singledom, learning gender through being a child model, and why guys always get thrown on the grill. In the Why Do Men? Segment, Oscar helps a listener whose fiancé doesn't seem to care at all about his appearance. Then, Emma asks Oscar anything from straight men acting different around gay men, love languages, manifestation, and detaching shame from sex. In the Apology Surrogate segment, Oscar gives a listener closure after her boss embarrassed her at work. Finally, they wrap with a lightning round about jock jams, oral sex, and being perceived.

Email us at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at (201) 754-8351 with your AMA, Why Do Men?, and Apology Surrogate questions, and we’ll answer them in a future episode.

Guest: @itsoscaraydin

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Emma is joined by Mark Normand, comedian and co-host of podcasts Tuesdays with Stories and We Might Be Drunk, to talk about life pre vs post marriage, expressing your feelings, and growing up with a constant fear of being punched in the face. In the Why Do Men? Segment, Mark helps a listener understand why men use the bathroom faster in public than in private. Then, Emma asks Mark anything from accepting rejection, to crying at movies, and balancing self-care with self-pity. In the Apology Surrogate segment, a listener writes in with a complaint about an inconsiderate bartender. Finally, they wrap with a lightning round about how dads show they care, being scared of everything, and checking in on your friends.

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Guest: @marknormand

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Emma is joined by Johnny Bananas, star of The Challenge and the new series House of Villains. Johnny shares his theories on male vs female villainy, how mental health awareness has changed for men since his career started, being platonic friends with women, and where to draw the line with brutal honesty. In the Why Do Men? Segment, Johnny helps a listener who's 5'10" date lied about being 6'1". Finally, they wrap with an Apology Surrogate letter from a listener whose expensive food item was eaten by an inconsiderate house guest.

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Guest: @johnnybananas

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Emma is joined by Che Durena, comedian, streamer, and TikTok sensation, to talk about all things sex, psychedelics, and the pure joy of getting together with your bros and dancing around to pop music. In the Why Do Men? Segment, Che helps a listener understand why her boyfriend sits around with his hand down his pants. Then, Emma asks Che anything, from his worst date, to learning about porn, to dysfunctional families. Finally, they wrap with a lightning round about fear, nighttime routines, and getting hit on in public.

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Guest: @chedurena

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Comedian and actor Usama Siddiquee brings his charisma (and dimples) to the studio to talk to Emma about growing up Muslim in Texas, unlearning homophobia, and why men need to get over their insecurity about women being funny. Usama answers a listener's Why Do Men? email about men's handshakes, and teaches Emma how to dap like a dude. Emma puts Usama in the AMA hot seat with questions about ghosting, interracial dating, and his most embarrassing memory. Then, Usama helps Emma solve a personal dilemma about her questionable vitamins, and gives a listener an apology after her date failed to disclose his weird sleeping arrangements. Finally, they wrap with a lightning round about sex cleanup etiquitte, toothbrushes, and the incomparable safety of a woman's bosom.

Email us at [email protected] with your AMA, Why Do Men?, and Apology Surrogate questions, and we’ll answer them in a future episode.

Guest: @usamastandsup

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Emma is joined by comedian and writer Francis Ellis, who speaks on behalf of modern men to answer questions like: What's it like showering with a bunch of other men after a lacrosse game? Why don't men share their feelings with each other? Are certain emojis a red flag? What do men think of as self-care? Then, Emma shares a recent dilemma involving an unexpected crush on her therapist. In the Why Do Men segment, Francis helps a listener understand why her boyfriend refuses to carry a bag. Finally, they wrap up with a lightning round about chicken, sex, and the military.

Email us at [email protected] with your AMA, Why Do Men?, and Apology Surrogate questions, and we’ll answer them in a future episode.

Guest: @francisellis

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