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In today's thought-provoking episode, we delve into the poignant topic of the modern death of the American Dream. Join us as we explore how the once attainable vision of prosperity and success is now crumbling under the weight of hard economic times.

We begin by examining the skyrocketing cost of living, highlighting the housing crisis that has made homeownership a distant dream for many. We reveal how soaring mortgage rates and stagnating wages have locked an entire generation out of the housing market. We also discuss the staggering cost of higher education. With student loan debt reaching unprecedented heights, we discuss how the pursuit of a college degree has become a financial burden rather than a stepping stone to success.

Furthermore, we shed light on the plummeting marriage rates, discussing how economic instability is leading to a delay in major life milestones. Through personal stories and data, we explore the changing dynamics of relationships and family planning in the face of financial uncertainty.

Throughout the episode, we also touch on other vital aspects such as modern technology, job market challenges, and the mental toll of chasing a dream that seems ever out of reach. This episode is not just a discussion; it's a wake-up call to understand the evolving challenges of the American Dream and what it means for the future.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:00 - Talking the American Dream
5:28 - 1971 Cost of Living
8:06 - Biggest Contributors to American Dream
10:34 - Wages and Productivity Correlation
13:22 - US Corporate Profits & Tax Rate
17:26 - Household Income & Cost of Living
18:47 - Other Factors
21:40 - Alternative Paths
25:07 - Marriage Rates Plummet
29:55 - Solutions

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Join us on a thought-provoking journey as we delve into the complex and controversial world of the Manosphere, where we aim to debunk the myths, misconceptions, and ideologies that have gained prominence in recent years. In this podcast, we explore the influential figures like Andrew Tate and the controversial ideology known as the Red Pill, which have captured the attention of countless individuals. We'll dissect the core tenets of the Manosphere, including discussions on masculinity, dating strategies, and gender dynamics, shedding light on both the valid concerns and the problematic aspects often associated with these movements.

We aim to provide a balanced and evidence-based perspective, separating fact from fiction. In an age where online communities and social media play a significant role in shaping beliefs, it's crucial to critically examine the ideas propagated within the Manosphere, understanding their origins, consequences, and how they intersect with broader societal discussions on gender, relationships, and self-improvement. Tune in to "Unmasking the Manosphere" and let's navigate the complexities of these ideologies together, striving for a more informed and nuanced perspective.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
5:16 - Groups within the manosphere, red pill
9:13 - Voices of the manosphere
12:00 - Why men get drawn in
15:06 - The biases of the manosphere
19:15 - Reddit subgroups of the manosphere
22:10 - Battle of the sexes
25:06 - Manosphere political leanings
26:57 - Andrew Tate and his copycats
30:00 - The problem with banning
30:43 - CRAZY Andrew Tate stats
33:36 - Solutions for escaping manosphere

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Josh and Casey discuss a lot of today's popular thought leaders. To start the guys categorize the biggest thought leaders including Joe Rogan, Jordan Peterson, Andrew Huberman, and Patrick Bet-David. Next, Casey discusses why comedy is the largest podcast genre and what the difference is between educational and entertainment podcasts. Moving on, Josh talks about the issue of having too much content as well as who the best thought leaders still on TV are.
Switching gears, Casey goes through some popular podcast channel statistics before Josh talks about some caveats with the major thought leaders. The guys then switch over to the positives of those leaders as well as some stats on what Podcast genres are the most popular. Casey then discusses the Joe Rogan effect on other thought leaders before the guys finish up with some solutions.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:41 - Categories of thought leaders
6:49 - Why comedy is the largest genre
10:00 - Learning vs. entertainment
11:40 - Issue with too much content
13:20 - Best TV personalities
14:45 - Podcast viewership statistics
18:25 - Harms of certain leaders
23:45 - Difficulty with health podcasts
28:29 - Positives of certain leaders
31:00 - Podcast listening stats
35:55 - The Rogan effect
36:32 - Analyze your listening habits
37:32 - Listen to a variety of sources
39:53 - Have podcasts changed us?

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Today, Josh and Casey go over the results from their recent digital detox. To start the guys give their initial reactions to the challenge including what the first few days were like without using social media. This sparked Casey to build a category chart for the different social media that explains what emotions they bring out in you and what harm they're causing in your everyday life. Staying on theme Josh asks if there is any actual value in Instagram and Snapchat including if you actually stay in touch with people you follow on either. The guys then move on to Tiktok to talk about why it may be the worst social media of them all. They then evaluate if they met any of the goals they set out to accomplish in their free time and finish their reflection on the challenge. Moving onto some statistics Casey reviews some stats on age differences and social media preferences before Josh goes into some screen time statistics. Next Josh asks what the future of social media is including a conversation on AR/VR before Casey asks how much responsibility falls on the parents for managing screen time. The guys conclude by going over some solutions for managing your social media intake.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:45 - Initial reactions
5:26 - Categorizing social media
7:20 - Any value in Insta/Snap?
12:10 - Issues with Tiktok
15:25 - Did we meet our goals?
21:55 - Social media statistics
32:40 - The future of social media
35:06 - Parental responsibility
38:38 - How to change your social media habits

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Social media has become an integral part of modern life, but it can have detrimental effects on the mental health of young men. One key reason is the constant comparison with others that social media encourages. Young men often see idealized versions of their peers' lives, which can lead to feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem. Moreover, the culture of seeking validation through likes and comments can create a dependency on external approval, which can be damaging to one's self-worth. Additionally, the exposure to unrealistic body standards and toxic masculinity ideals prevalent on social media can contribute to body image issues and unhealthy behaviors. So don't wreck your brain with social media. Tune in to find out how.

On today's episode, Josh and Casey attempt to do a week-long detox. providing a break from the constant pressure to perform and compare oneself to others is just what the doctor ordered! To start the guys describe the challenge including what their most-used apps currently are and how much they use them per day. Next, Casey talks about how dopamine rushes affect you and what the most common sources are. Continuing forward the guys show their screen time average before debating what a bad amount of screen time is and why there are generational differences in the harms of social media. The guys then get into some screen time statistics and which apps are eating away your free time. Switching gears Casey talks about the dopamine addiction process, especially in kids and what a dopamine detox really is. Next, Josh discusses how cutting out dating apps effected him before the guys finish off with some solutions such as managing your time spent and quitting bad habits.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:36 - Challenge Description
1:38 - Josh's most-used apps
2:45 - Casey's most-used apps
5:00 - The Guys' daily app averages
6:58 - How dopamine affects us
10:10 - Dopamine sources
14:09 - The Guys' screen time averages
15:04 - What's a bad amount of screen time?
18:32 - Generational differences
21:48 - Screen time statistics
25:47 - Loss of time
28:23 - Is YouTube bad?
30:57 - Dopamine addiction process
34:57 - Dopamine detox reality
36:15 - Dating app effects
38:24 - Evaluate your time spent
39:24 - How to quit
40:55 - Goals with this challenge

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Today, the guys are joined in studio by Casey's good friend, Abhi Yadava. He shares his experience growing up in an Indian family in America. To start Casey talks with Abhi about their childhood including how Abhi felt being the only Indian kid in his school before Josh asks about Abhi's family dynamic. The conversation then shifts to why having a diverse friend group is important before delving into some of Abhi's experiences in India. This sparks a conversation about the cost of living and mental health issues in India as well as the state of their healthcare system.

Staying on theme, Casey asks what the average guy stresses about in India before getting into what the dating life is like including Indian dating apps. Continuing on the guys talk about familial pressures to date within your own ethnicity as well as the current state of dating in the U.S. Switching gears, the guys bring up some statistics on life in India including economic, dating, and healthcare statistics before asking Abhi if Indian matchmaking is still popular. To conclude, the guys discuss why dating has become so superficial in the U.S. and why Indians are the highest earning immigrant group.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:58 - Not fitting in as a kid
2:19 - Abhi's family dynamic
3:04 - Friend diversity preferences
5:55 - Abhi's experiences in India
12:08 - Cost of living in India
13:51 - Men's mental health in India
15:21 - Healthcare system in India
19:57 - Average stressors for Indian Men
22:00 - Indian culture media opinion
24:35 - Dating life in India
27:17 - Pressure to date within ethnicity
31:55 - Current state of dating in U.S.
35:40 - Living statistics in India
41:40 - Indian matchmaking
43:50 - Superficial dating
46:35 - Why are Indian's the highest earners?
51:11 - Outro

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Hey guys,

Unfortunately, due to potential COVID exposure, we were not able to record a new episode this week. However, we still wanted to share something. So, we decided to re-upload and streamline the podcast that was done with Abe Kislevitz back in 2021. Also, the never-before-seen video is now going to be on YouTube as well. So, if you're not subscribed already, make sure go ahead and do so!

Abe Kislevitz @abekislevitz is the Senior Creative Director at GoPro. He originally started at University of Southern California studying mechanical engineering before being offered an opportunity with GoPro when it was in its infancy. Now, the rest is history as he has evolved with the company and has been a part of their team for over ten years.To start the conversation Josh goes into how he discovered Abe and asks him about how he ended up at GoPro and living in California. He follows up by asking if Abe would follow the same path if he had the chance and if he has any advice for young creatives like himself. The conversation then shifts to discuss the differences between his Instagram/Youtube and real-life travels before talking about the harms of social media. Next, Josh asks Abe about his editing and filming style including how he learned it before getting into Abe's role at GoPro. To wrap up Josh and Abe discuss Abe's love for Japan and any career advice he has for kids trying to follow his path.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:07 - How Josh discovered Abe
3:35 - Abe's journey to California
5:35 - Abe's path to GoPro
12:05 - Would Abe follow the same path?
14:33 - Advice for young creatives
16:35 - Does his Instagram/YouTube = real life?
21:29 - Harms of social media perspective
24:49 - Abe's filming/editing style
30:32 - Is Abe an influencer?
33:18 - Abe's content goals
37:57 - Abe's camera design input
39:43 - Abe's journey at GoPro
45:23 - Abe's love for Japan
48:00 - Career advice
50:29 - Outro

Abe's LINKS:
YouTube Channel: Click HERE
Website: Click HERE
Instagram: Click HERE

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We are happy to welcome back onto the show, Patrick Murphy! Make sure to go ahead and listen to our previous episode as well HERE: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2N2KwhQVJuElet3u6pfBDH?si=stKnLdzMQ7ajl1aJFkHFjw

Patrick Murphy is an extremely successful and respected personal trainer. He prepared Keanu Reeves for the second, third and fourth installment of John Wick, Ruby Rose for John Wick 2, and Zac Efron and Alexandria Daddario for Baywatch.

To start the conversation the guys ask Patrick about the connection between physical and mental health as well as the body expectations that come out of Hollywood and social media. Moving on Casey asks how much of an impact genetics has for your fitness before Josh shows Patrick a video of Derek from More Plates More Dates making some assumptions about Zac Efron's potential steroid use. Next, the guys ask Patrick about the routines of some of his former clients such as Zac Efron and Keanu Reeves as well as the differences between their training. Switching gears Josh asks why guys struggle with staying in shape today as well as what healthy progress should look like. Staying on topic Casey asks how guys can maintain a good diet and what the worst things to put in your body are before Josh asks when you actually need to count macros. To close the conversation the guys ask Patrick about growing stubborn muscles, finding balance between athletics and muscle growth, and how to work around your genetics.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:25 - Physical and mental health connection
3:46 - Celebrity body pressure
5:45 - Fixing social media body pressure
8:52 - Genetic impact
10:03 - Patrick reacts to More Plates More Dates
12:54 - Steroid issues today
15:34 - Zac Efron's training regime
17:22 - Value in training variety
19:28 - Zac Efron's diet
22:15 - Zac Efron vs. Keanu Reeves
25:34 - Why guys struggle with fitness
30:42 - Healthy fitness progress
34:17 - Is BMI a good health measure?
35:44 - First steps to get in shape
39:00 - Diet consistency tips
42:29 - Worst things to put in your body
45:29 - When to count macros
48:44 - Growing stubborn muscles
50:45 - Balance between muscle/athleticism
52:37 - How to work around your genetics
54:34 - Outro
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Meal Guide: Click HERE
Consultation: Click HERE

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Dr. Derrick Griffith is a Founding Co-Director of the Racial Justice Institute and a Founder and Director of the Center for Men’s Health Equity. He also serves as the Chair of Global Action on Men’s Health – a global men’s health advocacy organization. Trained in psychology and public health, Dr. Griffith’s program of research focuses on developing anti-racism approaches to achieve racial, ethnic, and gender equity in health. His research has explored how notions of manhood, trustworthiness, intersectionality, and individual tailoring can be incorporated into community-based and policy strategies to promote health and well-being. To start the conversation Josh asks Dr. Griffith about his work on the Men's Health Equity handbook including why men have worse health outcomes but more opportunity. Moving on, Casey asks how we can better promote men's health before Josh asks how men/women can accept men's vulnerability. Next, Casey asks Dr. Griffith on escaping toxic masculinity and social media. Switching topics, the guys ask how mental health is treated in the black community as well as the physical health harms of racism. To wrap things up the guys ask about potential low-hanging fruit for handling racism issues and how everyday guys can improve their mental health.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:45 - Men having more power but worse health
4:02 - Promoting men's health
9:10 - How men can be vulnerable
13:20 - Marketing men's mental health
17:25 - Escaping toxic masculinity harms
21:38 - Is social media a problem?
24:38 - How men can stop bad habits
26:47 - Mental health in the black community
29:30 - Physical health problems of racism
34:20 - Potential racism solutions
38:02 - Improving your mental health
40:38 - Outro
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Hey guys,

We just hit 400 subscribers and as a thank you, we’re thrilled to announce a spectacular GIVEAWAY as a big THANK YOU for all your support!

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On today's episode, the guys break down what in their opinion are the top mistakes young guys are making today. Starting off with Casey's list he explains how both under and overworking can ruin your life as well as how setting good habits when you're young can set you up well for the future. Casey continues his list by detailing the importance of staying in touch with friends and family as well as not sweating the small things before finishing off his list with how to properly take risks. Moving on to Josh's list he goes through how picking the right partner and not wearing protection could be the two biggest decisions of your life. Switching gears he talks about the importance of traveling when you're young and not staying inside too much. To finish his list Josh goes through the benefits of therapy and why every young guy needs it. Moving on the guys analyze a scientific study on the biggest regrets that the dying have including living your dreams, not working too hard, keeping your friends close, and choosing to be happy. The guys end by explaining some of their biggest regrets.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:33 - Giveaway announcement
3:27 - Casey - Under/Overworking
7:35 - Casey - Bad Habits
11:35 - Casey - Staying Close to friends/family
15:11 - Casey - Overstressing
18:25 - Casey - Not taking risks
21:37 - Josh - Significant other
24:47 - Josh - Not wearing protection
28:12 - Josh - Not traveling
31:03 - Josh - Staying inside too much
34:00 - Josh - Not going to therapy
37:32 - Dying regrets - Live your dreams
39:05 - Dying regrets - Working too hard
39:57 - Dying regrets - Expressing feelings
41:28 - Dying regrets - Staying in touch with friends
42:14 - Dying regrets - Be happy
43:30 - Casey's greatest regrets
46:43 - Josh's greatest regrets
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