The Manspace

Send us Fan Mail Spacemen, did you miss us? Apparently so. Some of you reached out, concerned about our recent hiatus. I'm not sure you can call it a hiatus--more just a whoopsie. Matt and Mike forgot to record when Rob was gone and then SOMEONE forgot to post this episode on time. Sheesh.  Don't worry. We're back. And today, we tackle how to handle relationship dynamics when one pa...

Send us Fan Mail Spacemen, EVOLVE! But before you do that, let me just lay down some gems from the AI show note suggestions...words like "light banter", "light-hearted", and "insightful". It's like AI is trying to put us in a 2024 box. Well this is 2025 and we will not be contained. This episode is ridden with "deep insults", "hard-hitting truth bo...

Send us Fan Mail Happy Holidays Space-suckas! On today's episode, we talk about traditions. What's good about them, what's not good. Mike sounds like a real dreamboat because he's so deliberate about his traditions. But, the gist is traditions are important. They help us understand ourselves and create meaning. So make the Manspace a tradition. Listen in. Keywords Christmas tra...

Send us Fan Mail Look spacemen, Imma be real honest. We let you down with this book. Let's just say it leaves you wanting more? Or maybe, not wanting more? I don't know which of those is bad. Luckily, we the supreme commanders of Manspace Control still managed to pull out some real gems for you. Specifically, we talk about the importance of connecting to something higher or bigger than y...

Send us Fan Mail Spacemen! Did you ever consider that it's really hard to see something from someone else's point of view? Like, maybe you can't even see how your own perspective changes how you view things.  On today's episode, we talk about blind spots we have--how things we've always assumed are correct--might impact how we approach situations. Also, full disclosure, I&...

Send us Fan Mail Look spacemen, it takes a true spaceman to admit when they're wrong and an even truer one to admit when their wife is wrong. On today's episode, we do just that. We don't actually admit to being wrong, but Mike and Rob talk about how men are the problem in relationships. We're not saying women are, but we are saying we need to stop blaming men for everything. Y...

Send us Fan Mail Dudes. You should laugh at stuff more. Honestly, when was the last time you laughed your crack off? I mean, besides the Manspace, obviously. Turns out humor is extremely helpful. On today's episode, Matt, Mike, and Rob break down how humor can enhance our relationships, increase connection, and improve creativity. You should listen to the episode and then make a fart joke dur...

Send us Fan Mail No fear bro. Grip it and rip it. Live free or die hard. Come and take it. And other such sundry fearless phrases. That's what's happening today. We're facing our fears. Well, more just talking about how to live without fear. Today, we review the book The Fearless Mind by Craig Manning. Matt, Mike, and Rob talk about how to have more focus on process, being more task...

Send us Fan Mail SPACEMEN!!!! I think we've solved it for good this time. I know I've said that before, but this time, we really nailed it. And by we, I mean Rob. It's the Rob show today. Finally, Or unfortunately. Just Rob rambling on about who knows what. I know what. Rob talks about looking at yourself in the relationship and taking responsibility to change things. Far too many p...

Send us Fan Mail Spacemen, you're remarkable. You're doing a great job. Probably. I mean, you're listening to the show, so clearly you're trying to improve yourself. So nice work.  On today's episode, we talk about the effectiveness of positive feedback and how, unfortunately, we're not so great at it. Research shows over and over that we get better results from posit...

Send us Fan Mail Look spacemen, probably the only thing you need to know about this episode is that Matt does not like Ryan Reynolds. You should probably let Ryan know on social media. If I know him like I think I do, he'll want to come on our show and rectify that. I should also make a formal clarification--this episode is NOT brought to you by Ryan Reynolds or any of his affiliate companies...

Send us Fan Mail Spacemen, pull up a chair. Take a load off. Just relax and be in the Space. You got nothing better to do. On today's episode, we talk about the massive impact of slowing down your life--from your thoughts to your intentions and actions inside your relationship. If you're lucky, we'll even quote Miley Cyrus. But you gotta slow down to hear it. takeaways Slow living p...

Send us Fan Mail Spacemen, at this point, you should really start to look at us like AI; you ask a question and we answer it. And just like AI, we have the answers. If you ask, I can even draw you a picture with a hand and 7 fingers that mesh into one. Look out Gemini. On today's episode, Mike and Rob discuss meeting needs in relationships. Whose responsibility is it to meet needs? What expec...

Send us Fan Mail Hey guys. This week is multimedia. Well...sorta. I mean, if you were a loyal spaceman, you would have read the book already. The book, meaning The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter. If you haven't, it's okay. You can still read it.  Pretend you had a book report and read the back cover. Here's all you need to know. It's important for us to challenge ourselves. T...

Send us Fan Mail SpacePeeps. Let's get our casting on. On today's episode, Matt, Mike, and Rob talk about emotional dynamics in relationships and why men are sometimes willing to put up with or may not know they are experiencing emotional abuse. It's a complex term and problem, and today we're just beginning the conversation. But there are many men who accept treatment they sho...

Send us Fan Mail Sup Sigmas. Get your skibbity toilets ready and put on that sweet Ohio rizz. Go get your middle-schooler and they'll tell you how cool I am. Or that I don't know what I'm talking about. Fanum Tax.  On today's episode, we talk about mental health trends and how they lead us to believe in quick fixes. Look, Rob doesn't believe in them, but he's trying t...

Send us Fan Mail Spacemen! Tune in for a very special episode. Sort of like an after-school special on the importance of getting your colon checked. I know. You were like, "Hey, how come we're not talking more about colonoscopies." Well put your wonder to rest. Today, we talk about Rob getting a colonoscopy. I mean, really only for a minute. Then we talk about why men don't wan...

Send us Fan Mail Sup Spacemen. It's me, the spaciverse. Welcome to another episode. Today, Mike and Rob talk about hobbies and all the benefits that come with them. If you're wondering, you'll feel more confident, and have more joy and fulfillment in your life. So get down to the hobby shop and pick up a pinewood derby car, pop a squat and whittle that bad-boy down while you engage...

Send us Fan Mail Spacemen, gather your fellow nerds and prepare to discuss Dave Grohl's The Storyteller. On today's inaugural book club episode, Matt, Mike, and Rob break down what we can take from the book. Things like the importance of connecting with oneself and pursuing passions, the power of parental support and the impact it can have on a person's life.  Some of the themes we...

Send us Fan Mail Spacemen, sometimes (read often) on the show, we like to go ahead and speak for all women. Today's episode is no exception. Today, Mike and Rob reveal what attracts women. Is it the big car? Or maybe money? Muscles? I don't want to spoil the surprise, but maybe?  Turns out confidence is a key ingredient to attraction. We don't actually speak for women, but more huma...

Send us Fan Mail Bruhs. I'm getting sigma on this skibidi ohio. That way, my social media platform will take off. On today's episode, Mike and Rob talk about how to understand 'truth' we find on the internet and social media. And when I say 'talk about,' I really mean Rob rants for a while. Basically, it matters to be careful about what you consume and trust on the in...

Send us Fan Mail Spacemen, have you ever given much thought to how you smell? Or wondered if others have given much thought about the way you smell? Do you wear cologne? Too much? Wrong scent? Is your lady friend impressed? Does it matter?  Today, Matt, Mike, and Rob tackle smell. Matt got all smelled up for the show and really impressed us. Does he ever not? But maybe, we're just impressed w...

Send us Fan Mail Spacemen, did you know you can send us texts? Even request topics? We'll happily cover them for you. Seriously, look up a little. It says send text. So do. Cause today, we talk about a question we were asked. Specifically as it relates to couple dynamics and long-distance relationships. We'll talk about effective communication, setting boundaries, and clarifying expectat...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt so alone you could cry? Me neither. But Mike sure has. He did this episode all by himself. And man, did he nail it. He talks about the stories that define us and the stories that others use to define us. He shares the story of Emma Carey, a skydiver who survived a 14,000-foot fall, and how she struggles with being defined by that one event. Take home is you don&...

Send us Fan Mail Spacemen! Heed my warning! Not really. Today, we debunk some common ideas about divorce. Matt's gone, but Mike and Rob get into it about problems one researcher stated are signs of impending divorce. Don't worry, they're not really. But don't just take our word for it, listen in. As a special bonus, you can go watch Rob's final show with his really cool pu...