Outside the Manosphere: a Nontoxic Bromance

This week on Outside the Manosphere, the guys dive headfirst into the weirdest part of the future: AI. Is it thinking? Is it manipulating us? Is it trying to escape? Is it just really, really good at following instructions in ways nobody anticipated? Skip and Carlos discuss AI actors glitching into Cantonese, the paperclip problem, rogue AI agents, AI deception, and the increasingly uncomfortable...

Why does Pheromone Maxxing lead Carlos to say "piss" too many times? Sadly, it may be worse than you think. The guys of OTM take a look at another "-maxxing" phenomenon from the brain trust of the manosphere. Also, Skip unpacks being financially preyed upon as a child by the men in his life and shares a story about eating...goat head? Plus, the guys share some green flags, rave...

This week on OTM: Islamophobia, Bubble Culture, Insecurity, and Never-Ending Wars, and other things that come from "never forgetting." The guys talk about 9/11, where they were, what events they remember and are reminded of. Also, the Gen Z stare, a Senator/Dr./Multimillionaire suing his constituent for $101, the Ig Nobel Prizes, Joys, and a surprisingly in depth description of Knuckle-c...

Outside the Manosphere welcomes Dr. Joe Kilgallen, Research Fellow at Movember in Masculinities. Joe chats with the guys about men's health and the gap between perceptions of masculine norms and what men really want. Turns out, somewhere between hunter gatherer societies and fringe influencers that peddle supplements, we got all turned around. There's lots of laughs, anecdotes a plenty, a...

Is Dolly Parton the model male? Okay, maybe that's a bit far, but was she ambitious? Successful? A protector of and contributor to society? A leader? Hmmm.... The guys discuss the late Dolly Parton and whether or not she's the ideal male role model...and of course some of her other well-known "features." Plus, OTM talks joys, green flags for men, Spider-man fighting Nazis, Canada...

This week the guys wade into the wild self-contained world of narcissists, our experiences from the outside, and the warning signs - including the very obvious, direct, deadpan warning. OTM also chats about things far more illusory, like UAPs (formerly UFOs), a reasonably structured tax rate, and Medicare for All. Plus, find out why we still use the slur gay...NOT! Green flags, how we have the mem...

This week on OTM the guys roll around in the news, including the nuances of marshmallow politics and inside smells that have become outside smells. We also talk about Trump decoy action, eclipses, stockpiles, and...the Hunger Games? Plus, the ever present Joys. Items discussed: Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Outside the Manosphere⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Outside the Manospher...

Skip and Carlos cover a loose, chat-style episode that starts with the Tate Brothers and expands into AI cheating in schools, the social risks of outsourcing thinking, and a wider look at climate and economic instability. The recurring thread is accountability - personal, institutional, and cultural. The boys discuss Andrew and Tristan Tate, a classroom AI cheating trap that caught most of the cla...

This week, the boys play catch up after Skip spends weeks roamin' Romania and Carlos drifts through a staycation. Also, Europe is on fire, one to two senators/minions of the dark lord are dead, Graham Platner is out, AI is breaking out, DSA is in, and more. Plus, the guys talk TV, movies, and of course, joys. Items discussed: Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Outside the Manosphere⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this episode, Skip and Carlos discuss the strategic needling of men by using "microfeminisms" in every day life. Do you want a dude-bro to hang himself with his own rope? Microfeminisms will get you there. Plus, Supreme Court mixed messages, the red flag of friendships, and of course, joys. Join us now, and see you in three weeks. Items discussed: Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Outside th...

Can men wear pink? Can women have kids and work? If men watch their own kids, is it babysitting and do they get brownie points? This week, Outside the Manosphere jumps into gender expectations in the continuing exploration of our glorious male privilege. Plus, we can't comprehend the number 1,000,000,000,000, Carlos begins training to wrestle Skip, reckless driving, vampires and werewolves, gr...

This week Outside the Manosphere, the guys talk a history of turbulent relationships, the red flags we blow past on the way into them, and good relationships that just don't work. What's with dudes that play victim by calling all women crazy? Do they have terrible judgement or are they completely powerless within relationships? Let's man up and take responsibility for our relationships...

This week the guys talk about the impending water wars, billionaire rats fleeing a sinking ship, safety after dark, vinyl records, and - are we surprised? - a touch of comics are in the mix. Also, Carlos revisits controlling men, Skip talks about being sexually harassed, and the guys espouse about the perils of shopping while male. And, does not having kids make you less of a man? All this, plus j...

This week Outside the Manosphere: Body Count. Do women have too many? Do men have to few? Does that math even make sense? What's the deal with guys being obsessed with Body Count anyway? Status, conquest, territoriality, good ol' fashioned fun - Skip and Carlos dig into it all. The guys also chat heatwaves, espouse voting with your wallet, and wax about self-reflection and how the lack the...

How can you tell the difference between the pure ecstatic joy of new love and the twisting knife of manipulation? This week Outside the Manosphere: Love Bombs. Skip and Carlos grapple with their history of dropping Love Bombs and try to differentiate where the line is between the Grand Gesture of romcoms and the relationship terrorism lies. The guys also chat about the Trump Slush Fund, Mamdani&#3...

This week on the pod, what are men so afraid of? Turns out for some guys, it's women and personal growth. Yes, despite a not insignificant percentage of men feeling like they could take on a bear or an elephant bare handed (see past episodes), they hesitate when confronted with a woman or...gasp...a therapist. The guys discuss what the heck is going on with that? Also up: complimenting dudes g...

This week the guys fight the Green Eyed Monster. Skip and Carlos talk about their youthful struggles with jealousy and reveal where they are now. Spoiler alert: out of control jealousy is all about insecurity. Fix your relationship, don't lock up your partner. Also, Outside the Manosphere looks into the surprisingly pervasive practice of financial abuse and the corollary danger of Trad-wifing. Plu...

This week: male posturing for man-on-man validation, a return to the Invisible Knapsack, the American Dream of fighting a mountain lion, and green flags. The guys dig deep on the need for male validation for men and insecurity that compels us to act like children, showing off, withholding affection, and pushing boundaries to look cool. You know, the stuff you did in front of friends when you were...

This week: Fascist Faceplants, Male Competitiveness, The Myth of the Alpha Male, and What Women Do and Don't Want according to science. The guys get deep into male competitiveness and their own toxic histories with dominating games, debates, and even conversations. What's the deal with interrupting women? And is the biggest flex at all not feeling the need to flex? Plus, do women want a do...

Outside the Manosphere welcomes Michael J. Wilson, Research Fellow at The Movember Institute of Men's Health, a specialist in Men's health and relationships. Michael schools the guys in how men cope with break ups; how they don't, and simple advice for what to do when you see a man in trouble.: Look big . . . no wait, that's for bears. Michael gives simple easy advice to help peopl...

This week the guys red flag misogynist jokes, Carlos confronts an uncomfortable truth about his Dirty Dancing crush, and men have " the time of their life " at alpha male training camps. The guys also talk about big tech's big tobacco moment, loud cars, eating like a dog, Carlos thanks his grandma, and Skip gets some good news live during the podcast. All that and a healthy dose of j...

"Boys don't cry." "Man up. " We've all heard it, emotional shaming, and it's a red flag. Season 2 begins with a look at men exhibiting emotions. The guys recount their experiences shutting down and being shut down while displaying emotions. They also search for the balance between being emotionally available and being...too much. The guys also discuss their takeaway...

While the boys prep for Outside the Manosphere's second season, enjoy a favorite episode in case you missed it. In this thought-provoking episode, Skip and Carlos take you on a journey through their personal stories and cultural insights. They share travel stories from hitchhiking across the U.S. to exploring Prague, while also diving into deeper discussions on identity and privilege. A signif...

As the boys prep for Outside the Manosphere's second season, here's a favorite episode in case you missed it. In this episode, Skip and Carlos dive into "menodivorce," a term describing the rising divorce rates among those over 50, potentially linked to menopause. The boys explore how hormonal changes during menopause can lead women to reassess their life choices and relationship...

Season One - a season of love, exploring masculinity, and self-discovery - ends with three (or four) little words. I love you . . . man. The guys of OTM graduate from the 36-questions-to-fall-in-love gauntlet and become full-fledged professors of love, or at least better friends. The guys also talk about Alpine divorces; Skip takes jealous pot-shots at Carlos' AI romance, and they both reflect...