ManDown Podcast

Producing thoughtful content on male friendships, dating, relationships, wellness and sex.

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Relationships
Health & Fitness
1
How to Build Confidence Without Faking It | Ep. 24
What separates real confidence from arrogance? Ted and Patrick share an honest conversation about identity, self-belief, and backing yourself without losing your grounding.
81 min
2
If You’re Avoiding Hard Conversations... This I...
In this episode, Ted and Patrick share practical tools to help you face tough talks with confidence—without shutting down or losing your cool.
61 min
3
Body Count, Spark & Sex — Unpopular Takes That ...
In this episode, Ted and Patrick tackle the relationship truths no one admits but everyone should hear. From debunking the “spark” myth to talking body count, casual sex, and if men and women can really just be friends, they unpack the unpopular takes that actually make sense. If you want dating advice that’s real, honest, and intentional—not surface-level—this episode is for you.
76 min
4
How to Find Your Style as a Man (No Fashion Kno...
A deep dive into why men play it safe with fashion—and how embracing style can unlock confidence and self-respect.
83 min
5
Anger Isn’t the Problem — Avoiding It Is | Ep.20
Ted and Patrick explore male anger and masculinity—unpacking why men often suppress or explode with anger, and offering practical tools to express it in healthy, constructive ways.
62 min
6
Fitness Lies, Can’t Be With the One You Love & ...
In this episode, Ted and Patrick tackle your questions on diet scams, supplement lies, and unrequited love, then dive into a raw Reddit discussion exploring money, career sacrifice, power dynamics, and fairness in modern relationships.
52 min
7
Cringe Culture Is Killing Your Love Life | Ep. 18
In this episode, Ted and Patrick explore how fear of being “cringe” blocks real connection and why embracing romance—with intention, courage, and authenticity—can transform everything.
76 min
8
Fix Your Skin for $20! | Ep. 17
Ted and Patrick talk about why many men avoid skincare and share easy, affordable tips to help.
67 min
9
How Dating Someone Older Can Fix You | Ep. 16
Ted and Patrick break down the truth about age gap relationships—exploring the stigma, psychology, and surprising lessons in love, honesty, and human connection.
63 min
10
Men Think This Is Attractive - But Women Disagr...
Plus emotional suppression, handling family and grief, Ryan Reynolds, and more!
66 min
11
You Think You Know Yourself — Then You Become a...
Parenting doesn’t just change your life — it changes you. In this honest conversation, Patrick and Ted share how fatherhood has shaped them, from the challenges and quiet lessons to the surprising rewards. They explore how parenting styles reflect who we are — and how raising kids helps us grow too.
74 min
12
Nobody Regrets Getting Fit — Here’s Why You Sho...
Plus mistakes people make starting out and how to find the right balance
61 min
13
The Real Reason Relationships Fail (It’s Not Wh...
81 min
14
Masculine Rage, Becoming a Dad, and Shaming Sex...
Plus Reddit Questions and When to go to Therapy
62 min
15
What You’re Doing WRONG on Your Dating Profile ...
Plus improving 2 profiles, how to choose better photos, and the Do's and Dont's
85 min
16
I Couldn’t Stop Overthinking — Until I Tried Th...
Fear-setting, conquering your fears, and taking risks
43 min
17
Speak Their Love Language... Before It’s Too La...
The 5 Love Languages, how to use them, and what men get WRONG
60 min
18
Behind Every Success Is a Trail of Failures | E...
Plus finding your purpose, risk taking, and maximizing experiences
70 min
19
The TRUTH About Why You Push People Away | Ep. 6
Plus strategies to work on your attachment styles
75 min
20
We TRIPLED my dating matches in an hour - Here'...
Plus which dating app is the right one for you?
89 min
21
The Blueprint to FIXING Your Dating Life - Ep. 4
Plus learning from bad dates, understanding your own needs, and being the product on dating apps
78 min
22
The Power of Radical Honesty + Why Being Offend...
Plus 2 truths, meditation, benefit of the doubt, and Paris Syndrome
66 min
23
Are Men PIGS or is it Wiring? + Sex, Kinks, and...
Plus How to have MORE sex, Communicating your Desires, and more!
68 min
24
Why men NEED stronger friendships + Learning ho...
Plus how to find a therapist, the challenges of parenthood and friendship, complimenting strangers and more!
57 min
25
Male Vulnerability, Dating Apps, and Emotional ...
Plus WHY this podcast exists, loneliness, and breakups
26 min