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⬇️ The Difference Between Accountability and Accessibility — Nate Larkin, Samson Society Every man is carrying something he's decided nobody gets to see. Nate Larkin spent years hiding his — and then built the thing he wishes he'd had. The founder of the Samson Society joins Chris for the most honest conversation we've had on the show: what recovery from any unwanted behavior actually takes, and w...

Calvin Klein makes a genuinely good pair of underwear — soft fabric, a waistband that stays put, packaging classy enough to get you excited to put them on. Then you start moving. Tilghman wore the boxer briefs for three days, Chris took the briefs, and the verdict lands the same place every big-box brand does: great fabric, no pouch, everything slowly heading for the exits. In this episode: - Tilg...

⬇️ Calvin Klein vs. Real Men — We Tried CK So You Don't Have To Calvin Klein is where it started for me — the first boutique pair my mom bought me as a kid, the underwear that opened my eyes to a world beyond Fruit of the Loom. So I bought the official cotton hip brief, wore it for real, and let nostalgia meet reality. Great waistband. Soft cotton. And everything slowly working its way down betwee...

There is a pouch size for every package, gentlemen, and today we're handing out the map. Tilghman and I go drawer by drawer — A, B, C, and D — so you stop guessing and start knowing. Fair warning: there's a mannequin involved, and Tilghman says something about a "pinhouse." In this episode: - The A-Pouch: a lower-profile fit for guys who don't want the bulge - The B-Pouch: our best-seller, built f...

⬇️ Your Underwear Opinions Are Chaotic. We Love It. https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Sp1WSTWTEBv7WNWxMcOv3?si=jtbDfbiWRhuySa6py8qKPgIn You asked for it. You literally commented it. So we went to Target, grabbed a three-pack of Pair of Thieves modal boxer briefs, and wore them for a week. Tilghman moved heavy furniture in them. Chris hiked a hill in them. Neither of them made it through without a...

⬇️ We Dropped our Seamless https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Sp1WSTWTEBv7WNWxMcOv3?si=jtbDfbiWRhuySa6py8qKPg In This Episode You came through with the comments — brand recs, military horror stories, a price breakdown that completely reframes the "but it's cheaper" argument, and one truly inspired tagline suggestion we may actually steal. Chris and Tilghman read them all live and somehow ended up w...

⬇️ From Tighty Whities to Pouch Underwear - Underwear History Pt. 2 https://youtu.be/DuOw0MLYvAs We wore Walmart underwear for a full week so you don't have to — and neither of us made it. One pair got ripped off in a restaurant bathroom. The other turned a bowling night into a masterclass in public readjustment. This episode is a live field test of big-box underwear vs. what men actually deserve,...

⬇️ History of Underwear Part 2 https://open.spotify.com/episode/0DbKaU7bPHVzgbliekDBmb?si=770a920e1a494493 The wait is over. The RMAC Seamless Brief is officially here — and it's the world's largest pouch seamless brief on the market. Bar none. Nobody has this construction. Chris and Tilghman walk through every detail live, then put it head-to-head against As We Move on a mannequin to show exactly...

Part 2 of the History of Men's Underwear picks up where we left off - past the loincloth era and straight into tighty whities, Marky Mark, Calvin Klein, sagging culture, and how pouch underwear quietly became the most functional upgrade men never knew they needed. Key moments: 0:28 - Quick recap: loincloths, status symbols, and the Y-fly origin story 1:41 - Tighty whities: the 12-pack Walmart era...

Turns out men have always cared deeply about what's going on underneath. From Aztec loincloths that could get you executed to King Henry VIII's famously padded codpiece to the 1935 jockey brief that caused a near-riot in a Chicago blizzard — underwear has been a status symbol, a sign of honor, and a statement of power for literally thousands of years. Part 1 of 2. Key moments: 0:00 - Welcome: Unde...

⬇️We Ranked Every Underwear Style: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3LCRGMIIauwgvqvoVxRqRr?si=bf984215bbfc4354 Size does matter — but not the way the locker room, the internet, or your imagination told you it does. Chris and Tilghman break down the actual statistics, dismantle the insecurity, and make a pretty compelling case that the content of your character is packing more heat than you think....

⬇️Is Pouch Underwear for Bulge Enhancement or Support? https://youtu.be/Arm7oDg5LkE The Real Men Seamless Thong is here - and it's not like anything else on the market. Brushed nylon, buttery-soft fabric, and the largest seamless pouch available in 36 size variations. Chris and Tilghman walk you through everything you need to know, including a live side-by-side comparison that speaks for itself. K...

Pouch underwear. Is it for bulge enhancement or support? Chris and Tilghman settle the debate once and for all — with mannequins, a side-by-side comparison, and a surprisingly compelling argument about hanging free. Key moments: 0:52 - The question: bulge enhancement or support? 3:02 - Tilghman's first impression of pouch underwear (hint: he thought it was medical) 4:15 - Chris's side-by-side test...

⬇️Our Latest Drops: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6smqh7rPxVIiZ74jPCGdYo?si=a66c260f7b314c82 Chris and Tilghman tackle the question they get asked more than any other: why do two straight guys spend their days talking about men's underwear? Spoiler - it turns out great underwear doesn't come with a lifestyle requirement. Key moments: 0:30 - Why Chris and Tilghman are even here: the origin stori...

Check Out The Father's Guild https://open.spotify.com/show/7LeRRAx3WqOVqQ8drbDtR3 Pat Barber of The Fathers Guild joins Chris to dig into why some men actively seek growth while others treat self-improvement like a threat. Turns out "immature" isn't an insult — it's just a starting point. And knowing the difference between fault and responsibility might be the shift that changes everything. Key Mo...

⬇️New Drops At Real Men: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6smqh7rPxVIiZ74jPCGdYo?si=38cAMBYvS4iCGxdBgtTSfw Chris and Tilghman take you on a full behind-the-scenes tour of the brand new Real Men Apparel Company warehouse — from the upgraded live stream studio to the picking floor, packing stations, and everything in between. See how your order goes from shelf to doorstep, and get a sneak peek at wh...

⬇️ We Moved! New Warehouse: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4sVEGcotazolYJZDZgQgb0?si=4c19efee09474789 Chris and Tilghman run through everything that's been dropping at RMAC — the new VFLY Modal briefs, fresh thong colorways, limited releases moving fast, and the Mystery Monday bundle you'll want to sign up for. Key moments: 0:00 - Bright colors vs. muted: where do you land? 2:07 - VFLY Modal bri...

⬇️ Boxers or Briefs?: https://youtu.be/-H_qd5p1URA Jared Mortenson joins Chris for a behind-the-scenes look at what's been going on at RMAC — new warehouse, factory trip, upcoming products, and real answers to your most-asked questions. Key moments: 0:00 - Welcome to the new design studio 1:19 - Why shipping from the new warehouse changes everything for customers 1:52 - Factory trip recap: 6 new p...

⬇️The World's Best Underwear: https://shorturl.at/2E1zB Boxers or briefs? It's one of the oldest questions in men's fashion, and Chris, Tilghman, and RMAC Mookie each have a story about how they landed where they did. Spoiler: they all took the long way there. Key moments: 0:00 - Intro: RMAC Mookie on why bikini briefs feel like a permanent beach day 1:00 - Chris's story: From tighty whities to Ca...

⬇️We Rank our Latest Releases: https://youtu.be/m50GKidGQw8 Chris and Tilghman tackle the ultimate question: which underwear style reigns supreme for everyday wear? From briefs to boxer briefs, and even the controversial commando debate, they're ranking every major style based on real-world experience. Prepare for some honest opinions that might surprise you. Key moments: 0:00 - Introduction and t...

⬇️Our Founder's Story: Part 1: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/chris-dearborn/episodes/Spent-my-Savings-on-Underwear--Founder-Jared-Mortensen-Part-1-e3cu5sl We've got new releases across the board - and some serious improvements to your favorite styles. From thongs that finally sit right to Modal jocks that feel like you're wearing nothing, we're breaking down every new product plus what'...

⬇️Spent my Savings on Underwear | Founder Jared Mortensen Part 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2e982eGKgl55RzKqAAUmll?si=4bc8916e35754fce Part 2 with founder Jared Mortensen dives deep into what makes Real Men different from Tommy John, Saxx, and other premium brands. Chris shares his $40-per-pair disappointment with competitors before Jared explains the engineering difference between external...

What's New At Real Men? https://youtu.be/7S_hfgfwBso Real Men founder Jared Mortensen reveals the unlikely journey from 20 years in aerospace to revolutionizing men's underwear. After buying hundreds of brands worldwide and finding nothing that fit properly, he spent his savings developing the ABCD pouch classification system that's changing how men think about fit. Key moments: 0:10 - Welcome and...

Watch Part 2: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/mxVTnQA62Yb The conclusion of Zach's journey from homeless addiction to 10 years of sobriety. This episode reveals what finally broke through after losing everything - and the simple act of kindness that changed his life forever. Key moments: 0:00 - Homeless in Cleveland: "All I had to do was be clean" 0:42 - Walking parking lot lines for nickel...

Part 2 of Zach's story takes us from losing his hospital job to homelessness on the streets of Cleveland. This episode shows how addiction's progressive nature destroys everything - even when your father is SWAT and your uncle runs the team that arrests you. Key moments: 0:00 - The hospital emergency: Physicians' calls going nowhere 0:46 - "In typical Zach fashion, it can never be my fault" 1:32 -...