Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship

By Matt Ritter and Aaron KaroComedy Society & Culture Relationships

Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship episodes

October 01, 2024 #99 - Parasocial Activity
Chappell Roan is speaking out against toxic fan behavior, so Karo and Matt are discussing parasocial friendships – one-sided relationships between a civilian and a celebrity. When is it harmless fandom, and when does it cross the line?
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37 min
September 24, 2024 #98 - One-Sided Friendships
Let's face it, we've all been in this situation. When you have a friend that just won't respond to your text, won't ever make plans, basically would never speak to you again if you didn't put in the work, it can be super frustrating. And you ask yourself, why are you putting up with this. We explore why this happens and what should you do about it! And if this is even a friendhsip at all?? Also, we discuss why sometimes you are the person doing this and how you can be a better friend.

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30 min
September 17, 2024 #97 - Modern Friendship With Author Anna Goldfarb
Karo and Matt welcome special guest Anna Goldfarb! Called “the New York Times’ friendship correspondent,” Anna's reporting has appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, Vox, and more. Her new book, “Modern Friendship: How to Nurture Our Most Valued Connections,” explores the nuances of navigating adult friendships in a hyperfluid society.
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40 min
September 10, 2024 #96 - How Much Does It Cost to Make Friend?
Let’s be honest—whether you’re joining a fraternity or a country club, you're essentially paying to make friends. But aren’t we all doing that in one way or another? From gym memberships to couples' dinners and mommy-and-me classes, forming and maintaining friendships often involves some level of spending. In this episode, we dive into the hidden (and not-so-hidden) costs of socializing and share some tips on how to make friends without breaking the bank!
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32 min
September 03, 2024 #95 - How To Beat The Fall Friendship Blues
Karo and Matt discuss how to handle what they’ve coined “The SAD Sixty” – the roughly 60 days from Labor Day to Halloween when social plans are sparse and Seasonal Affective Disorder is rampant.
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36 min
August 27, 2024 #94 - Lonely at Work
In this episode, we dive into the challenges of building genuine connections at work, especially in today's world of remote and hybrid setups, where colleagues are often spread across the globe. With fewer opportunities for face-to-face interactions, it's harder to find those you can be open and vulnerable with. But socialization is essential, so we’re sharing some tips to beat the office blues and foster better connections, no matter where you are.
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34 min
August 20, 2024 #93 - Friendship Literacy For New College Grads
We 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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34 min
August 13, 2024 #92 - Process vs. Goals
Matt 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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34 min
August 06, 2024 #91 - Bouquet or “Bro-quet” with 1-800-Flowers founder Jim McCann
Karo and Matt are joined by their friend and mentor Jim McCann, the CEO and founder of 1-800-Flowers. They discuss whether platonic men can give each other flowers, whether the “one hour’s salary” rule works for buying gifts for your buddies, and what it was like to own a piece of the New York Mets.
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34 min
July 30, 2024 #90 - The Dude Pyramid (aka Social Nutrition for Healthy Friendships)
We all learned about the foot pyramid and how to have a balanced diet. Though it turns out most of it was wrong. So maybe it's time to make sure your social nutrition is also well balanced!
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35 min

About Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship

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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…