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Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship

Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship

By: Matt Ritter and Aaron Karo Bleav
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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 new friends, reconnect with old ones, and build lifelong social fitness. Each November they award a gigantic Man of the Year trophy to one of their childhood friends – a tradition that has kept their crew going strong since the '80s. But the country is currently facing a friendship recession – 15% of men report having zero close friends – and they’re on a mission to change that with tips, hacks, and decades of hilarious stories.2022 Relationships Social Sciences
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  • #140 - Clique Bait

    #140 - Clique Bait
    Jul 15 2025

    Friend groups can be a source of deep connection - or quiet chaos. This week, Karo and Matt dive into the subtle dynamics of cliques: how they form, why they last, and what happens when the group starts to shift. From loyalty tests to subgroup drama, we explore the pros, pitfalls, and politics of the friend group ecosystem.

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  • #139 - Bring Your Friend To Work Day

    #139 - Bring Your Friend To Work Day
    Jul 8 2025

    There was always a bring your child to work day, but what if we let our friends into our work world a bit. Maybe we'd feel a bit closer. Ask your friends more about their work.

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  • #138 - Rhaina Cohen, author of “The Other Significant Others”

    #138 - Rhaina Cohen, author of “The Other Significant Others”
    Jul 1 2025

    Journalist and author Rhaina Cohen joins us to talk about the evolution of friendship and her new book “The Other Significant Others.”

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