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Suck It Up MAN

Suck It Up MAN

By: Joshua “PLO Professor” Thatcher and Wayne “DonkFishPoker” Palitz
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🎙 Suck It Up Man Podcast is where Joshua “PLO Professor” Thatcher & Wayne “DonkFishPoker” Palitz tackle men’s mental health, resilience, stigma, and real-world struggles with humor & honesty. Join the brotherhood every Wednesday LIVE at 7 PM EST. 📲 Follow & Connect: YouTube: youtube.com/@SuckItUpMan IG/TikTok/X: @suckitupmanlive FB: facebook.com/SuckItUpMan Discord: discord.gg/UscjZQWPET 💡 Real Talk. Real Brotherhood. Real Growth.Joshua “PLO Professor” Thatcher and Wayne “DonkFishPoker” Palitz Personal Development Personal Success
Episodes
  • Divorced Dads: Dating, Fatherhood & Starting Over
    Nov 13 2025

    Episode 13 — Divorced Dads: Dating, Fatherhood & Starting Over (ft. Jeff)

    In this real and brutally honest episode of the Suck It Up Man Podcast, Wayne and Josh sit down with Jeff, a divorced dad navigating fatherhood, co-parenting, and the challenge of re-entering the dating world later in life.

    Jeff opens up about the emotional toll of divorce, rebuilding confidence, balancing kids with dating, and what men often get wrong when trying to start fresh. This episode is packed with wisdom, perspective, and hard truths every man needs to hear.

    We dive into:

    • Life as a divorced father

    • Getting back into the dating field in your 30s, 40s, or 50s

    • Balancing kids, responsibilities, and self-respect

    • What authenticity and masculinity look like after loss

    • How to rebuild your identity and future

    This is the conversation divorced dads rarely get — but desperately need.

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Love, Loss & Second Chances — The Outlaw’s Story
    Nov 12 2025

    In this powerful episode of the Suck It Up Man Podcast, Wayne and Josh sit down with Ty — better known as “Outlaw” — a mid-30s professional poker player with a story that’s as real as it gets.

    From the ups and downs of the poker world to the heartbreak of divorce and the unexpected journey of rebuilding his family, Ty opens up about what it takes to grow as a man, a husband, and a father.

    They dive deep into:

    • The emotional rollercoaster of divorce and reconciliation

    • What poker teaches you about patience, risk, and control

    • How fatherhood changes a man’s perspective

    • Why humility and forgiveness are the real markers of strength

    This episode is about redemption, love, and second chances — proving that even when life deals you a bad hand, you can still play it like a winner.

    ✅ Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@SuckItUpMan🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/suckitupman🎙️ The Suck It Up Man Podcast is where tough conversations meet humor, honesty, and real talk.#MensHealth #Divorce #Relationships #SuckItUpMan #Dating

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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • What Life is Like Living Abroad in Thailand
    Nov 5 2025

    In this eye-opening episode, Wayne and Josh sit down with Matt, an American expat who’s been living in Thailand — making his living as a professional poker player and building a new life overseas.

    They talk about what it’s really like to live abroad: the freedom, the challenges, the cultural shock, and the surprising truths about dating and relationships in Thailand. Matt also shares his journey of leaving the U.S., chasing opportunity, and redefining success on his own terms.

    This is an honest conversation about independence, risk, and finding meaning outside the traditional path.

    🎧 Listen now on Spotify: https://spotify.com/suckitupman📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/suckitupman
    #SuckItUpMan #LivingAbroad #Thailand #PokerLife #Masculinity #Mindset #MensHealth

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    1 hr and 13 mins
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