Making good money should feel like freedom, but for a lot of men it still feels like stress. In this episode, Rich and Justin break down why your paycheck can be solid while your bank account stays stuck on zero.

We get into lifestyle creep, comparison, and the quiet money leaks that drain you every month, like subscriptions, convenience spending, and “flex” purchases that don’t actually improve your life. Justin shares a story about a status buy that cost him thousands, and what it taught him about trying to keep up.

You’ll walk away with a simple framework to regain control: how to identify where your money is bleeding, how to “patch the bucket” before chasing more income, and how to set a real “peace of mind number” so you’re not one emergency away from panic.

If you’ve ever looked at your direct deposit and thought, where did it go, this episode is for you.

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ou’re not lazy. You’re overloaded.

In this episode of Failures, Rich and Justin break down “mental masturbation”: the trap where consuming “productive” content feels like progress, but you’re actually stuck. If you’ve got 47 tabs open, a camera roll full of screenshots, and a brain full of plans you never execute, this one is for you.

you’re tired of “knowing” everything but showing nothing, this episode is your wake-up call.

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Are Passport Bros finding love — or running from competition?

In this bonus clip, Rich and Justin get into a raw, unfiltered debate about the Passport Bro movement and why so many men are choosing to date overseas instead of competing in the most competitive dating market in the world.

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Dating apps promised unlimited options, but somehow men are having fewer relationships, less sex, and more loneliness than ever. In this episode, Rich and Justin break down the real reason dating apps feel dead and why the “more swipes = more success” mindset is a trap.

We talk about how these apps gamify your confidence, turn attention into cheap dopamine, and keep you paying for boosts, roses, and premium subscriptions that rarely fix the real problem. We also get brutally honest about the dating marketplace, why “low interest” is the clearest signal you keep ignoring, and how to stop tying your self worth to matches and response times.

Then we give the counter-strategy that actually works: build a real life pipeline. How to screen smarter (yes, FaceTime first), how to stop chasing the wrong women, how to get outside without being fake, and how to build a world that makes you more attractive without begging for attention.

Dating apps are a necessary evil. But if you live on them, they will cook your confidence.

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Feeling misunderstood isn’t just “in your head.” It’s one of the fastest roads to isolation, resentment, and male loneliness. In this episode, Rich and J break down why being close to someone doesn’t automatically mean they understand you, and why a lot of men accidentally build an identity around being the “mystery guy,” then complain that no one gets them.

We talk about the real cause behind most “misunderstood” pain: you’re evolving, but your family (and even your partner) still sees the old version of you. And if you don’t learn how to translate yourself, you’ll keep living in the same loop, silent, angry, and alone.

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You did everything right — so why do you still feel empty?

You got the degree.
 You landed the stable job.
 You’re in a safe relationship.
 You checked every box you were told would lead to a “good life.”

So why does it feel like something is missing?

In this episode of Failures, Rich and Justin break down The Perfect Life Trap — the quiet crisis men face when comfort, stability, and predictability start to feel less like success… and more like a cage.

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Most men don’t quit on their dreams because they failed.
 They quit because life got comfortable… and the people around them meant well.

In this episode of Failures, Rich and Justin break down the idea of well-intended dream killers — the family, friends, and voices that slowly push you toward safety, stability, and “being realistic.”

We talk about:

• Why dreams rarely die from failure — and almost always die from comfort
• How quiet quitting happens without you even noticing
• The danger of “be realistic” advice
• Why most men dread their commute but never talk about it
• How adult responsibilities, fear, and outside opinions slowly erase ambition
• When realism is necessary — and when it’s just settling

This episode is for anyone who feels stuck, unmotivated, or haunted by the thought that they were meant for more — but life got in the way.

You didn’t give up.
 You slowly let go.

🎙 Failures is a raw, no-fluff podcast about the mistakes, setbacks, and uncomfortable truths that shape strong men.

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A lot of young men aren’t being themselves anymore... They’re performing.

In this episode of Failures, Rich and Justin break down the performative male problem. The quiet identity crisis where men shape-shift personalities, opinions, and behaviors just to be liked, accepted, or validated.

From being the “smartest guy in the room,” to the loud overcompensator, to the guy who tries too hard to impress women, this episode explores how approval-seeking slowly destroys confidence, respect, and self-identity.

If you’ve ever felt exhausted pretending to be someone you’re not, this episode is for you.

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Most men don’t hate other men.
They hate the version of themselves they haven’t become yet.

In this episode of Failures, Rich and Justin break down the silent crisis of male jealousy — the kind that shows up when another man has more money, more confidence, better relationships, a stronger physique, or a life that feels further ahead.

Instead of calling jealousy “toxic,” we reframe it for what it really is:
 information, pressure, and unrealized potential.

You’ll learn:

• Why men are wired to compete (and why denying it makes things worse)
• The difference between resentful jealousy and healthy competition
• How comparison turns dangerous when you don’t pick a lane
• Why social media amplifies envy and kills motivation
• How to build an internal scorecard instead of living off external validation
• Why the most dangerous man isn’t the competitor — it’s the observer who never acts

This episode is for the man who feels behind, frustrated, or quietly angry — and wants to turn that feeling into momentum instead of resentment.

If you’ve ever felt jealous of another man, this episode isn’t here to shame you.
 It’s here to show you what to do next.

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Men today are giving more than ever—working long hours, carrying the load at home, fixing every problem… yet still feeling overlooked, dismissed, or outright disrespected.

In this episode, Rich & Justin break down The Respect Gap — the growing divide between what men give and what they get back. From relationships, to workplaces, to society at large, millions of men are quietly struggling with feeling unseen and undervalued.

We get into:

• Why men are exhausted from giving with no acknowledgment
• How “bare minimum” culture undermines male effort
• The rise of contempt in relationships
• Why boundaries are the first step to gaining respect
• How men accidentally signal they can be disrespected
• Self-respect as the foundation of every other respect you receive
• Real stories: disrespect at work, at home, in public
• What healthy masculine boundaries look like
• Actionable steps every man can take today to regain respect

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