Ask Men Anything

Emma is joined by comedian Nico Carney to talk growing up in the south, the Timothée Chalamet-ification of modern young men, and why testosterone gets in the way of having a good cry. In the Why Do Men? Segment, Nico answers a listener's question about guys lowering their voices around each other. Then, Emma asks Nico anything, from the rise of the incel, to short kings, to locker room talk. And finally, they wrap with a lightning round about coolness, suit shopping, and showing affection. 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: @nicocarney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emma is joined by her friend and former podcast co-host, comedian, singer, and artist Matteo Lane. Emma and Matteo talk about facial filler, family, and introducing his husband to the Princess Switch universe. In the Why Do Men? Segment, Matteo answers a listener's question about men who ghost but keep watching your IG stories. Emma shares her dilemma about being in a fight with her mother. Then, Emma asks Matteo anything, from getting hit on at the gym, to hair transplants, getting kicked off of tinder for catfishing as himself, and how he knew it was time to settle down. And finally, they wrap with a lightning round about miscommunication between straight couples, video games, and insults as compliments. 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: @matteolane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. 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: @virdas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. 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: @marknormand Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. 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: @johnnybananas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. 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: @chedurena Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices