Other Men Need Help

What did you give up to fit in as a boy? In this month's bonus episode, Mark chats with Rajat Mittal about abandoning Whitney Houston, what wheels have the most stud swagger, and the “period picture books” that led to the creation of Rajat's vibrant newsletter Boyish.

Hosted, written, and executive produced by Mark Pagán. Lead producer is Caitlin Mae Burke. Produced by Ben Goldberg and Rebecca Seidel. Cierra Franco is our associate producer. Our lead engineer is Rebecca Seidel.

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If you could freeze a favorite memory with your best friend in time — would you tell them what that memory is? Inspired by a moving chat with Paul about his childhood best friend Dave, Mark wraps up Season 3 by revisiting some of our OMNH besties and asking them to share their friendship’s most indelible memory with the podcast, and now — the world.

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Do all friendships age well, like wine, or are some just corked? When Tim and Logan’s twenty year friendship starts to turn to vinegar, Mark hosts a friendtervention to see if the legacy is worth upholding.

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Mark heads down South to spend a weekend with two faithful friends - Pastors Brian and Hugh. Over BBQ, sermon prep, and countless cups of coffee, these spiritual leaders unpack the isolation of being behind the pulpit and how they hold space for each other in a way no one else can.

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Mark is Cleveland-bound to help an Ohioan named Seth avoid falling into an alarming trap that snares other men - declaring their romantic partner to be their best friend. With words of wisdom from women who’ve found themselves on the other side of this equation, Mark does his best to guide Seth toward a more suitable close pal that he doesn’t share a bed with.

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When a breakup leaves Mark craving affection from an amigo, he takes to the sky, hoping for the famed operatic embrace from a friend upon landing in an international airport.

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Intermezzo? Intermission? Seventh inning stretch? Whatever you want to call it, we’ve got a brief message and musical treat for you as we stretch our legs and get ready for a wild second half to season 3.

Enjoy the music that has inspired the show - your very own 3 HOUR OTHER MEN NEED HELP PLAYLIST!

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While out west, Mark gets a surprise two-for-one reconnection with some pals from his comedy past, and overhears a phone call that sparks his curiosity about his own fear of picking up the phone. Do Other Men have the same phone phobia?

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Want to help Jason Saenz? Medical expenses are UP and he can still use help to cover his treatment and bills. Find out more info about donating here. Jason also recommends supporting Triumph Foundation, an org that helps children, adults, and Veterans with spinal cord injury/disorder to triumph over their disability,

Special thanks to RUTH CHAN for her children’s book insights. To learn more about Ruth and her work, go to ohtruth.com.

What three little words have Mark tongue-tied around his friends? They're not the ones you think. Mark goes to long-term and long distance BFFs Darnell and Dimetrius to puzzle out his fear of a certain phrase (calling on perspective from a chorus of Other Men) and hear what's made their friendship work for fifteen years.

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Go west, young men! Mark takes a trip out to Los Angeles to reconnect with a long lost high school classmate to see if he was "the friend who got away", while seven-year-olds Frankie and Indio share the tricks of maintaining a bi-coastal best friendship.

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