The Manspace

Send us Fan Mail Spacemen, we've let you down. I mean, not really, but sort of. We weren't there for you last week when you needed us most. But we, like many people, have limits and have to take vacations from time to time. We're back though, and everything will once again be aligned in the spaceiverse.  As you will hear, Rob was absent on this episode. But it's a good one anyw...

Send us Fan Mail Wanna arm wrestle? I'd probably win. I was recently diagnosed 100% manly. I know. You're probably like, 'Obvi Rob.' Well, I wasn't so sure. Luckily, the internet never let's me down. On today's episode, Rob quizzes Matt and Mike to find out how manly they are. And, because we believe ALL men must meet a certain level of manliness to remain in the...

Send us Fan Mail Come on now, space-cyborg! You're not so bad! In fact, I dare say you might even be a real stand-up guy. Probably doing better than you think. And we'll talk about that today on The Manspace.  Matt, Mike, and Rob explore how we beat ourselves up and hold ourselves to unrealistic standards that usually do us no good. We'll talk about self-compassion and will say it i...

Send us Fan Mail Shhhh. The Manspace is on. On today's episode, we record dead air for you to *not* listen to.  Fine. Not really. But we DO talk about it. I know what you're thinking. "Hey Rob, didn't you guys just barely talk about silence?" Yes, Spaceman, we did. But before, we talked about knowing the times it's good to be quiet in relationships and conversations....

Send us Fan Mail Remember in The Little Mermaid when Ursula was like, "and don't underestimate the importance of..BODY LANGUAGE!" in a way that is a little too much for kids to handle? And adults for that matter? I do. Don't act like you don't remember. Own your love of Disney. It's okay. Today, spacebirds, Matt, Mike, and Rob talk about body language. Not in an Ursul...

Send us Fan Mail Spaceabichuelos! I don't know how to spell that and it doesn't even matter. I just called you spacebeans, which is one of many insight you will gain listening to today's episode. Today, we're talking about being alone with your partner. We'll give you some hot tips and cool riffs, just like Ross Cowan in high school. Top-hat wearin' Ross.  We talk abo...

Send us Fan Mail Calm down spacemen. Today, Matt, Mike, and Rob rationally delve into the wide world of logic. I know what you're thinking, "Hey Rob, didn't guys do a previous episode on the necessity of emotions over logic?" Yes, you have a point there. But what sort of men of space would we be if we could not confidently state, "We were wrong!" And by 'wrong&ap...

Send us Fan Mail Bruhs, let's play the quiet game. You start, cause I have a lot to say. But fair warning, the audio of what I say will be horrible today. I don't know why. It's unknowable.  On today's episode, Matt, Mike, and Rob explore the importance of silence in various situations. We also touch on the moments in life where it is best to stay silent, according to psycholog...

Send us Fan Mail I'm telling that you did that. You're gonna be in SO MUCH trouble. It's okay spacemen, you can admit it. There's no Alphas in the room with you who will mock you. You're in a safe space. We all have fears of upsetting someone. In fact, even though most people will say they don't care about what people think, pretty much EVERYONE does. So, we tackle th...

Send us Fan Mail Don't worry spacemen. We, the Admirals of the Spaceiverse, have figured out what women want. We scoured the internet and found all the articles (3 in total) that reveal the desires and needs of women. The key takeaway? You should already know. Turns out, the internet is full of idiots. Luckily, we're here to help you understand what women actually want. But, you might ha...

Send us Fan Mail What's up home skillets? That's what the internet tells me we said in the 90s. I don't think I did, but I also thought I was cool and probably wasn't. Remember when we said awesome-sauce? Or Awesome to the possum? Or the bomb.com? Gross. We were gross. But we were so cool too, right?  On today's episode, Mike and Rob get over missing Matt by talking about...

Send us Fan Mail SPACEMEN!!!! Did you know you’re screwing your kids up? You’re not. But what if you are? Well today, we’ll address that topic. We talk about clip from Dr. Becky Kennedy, a clinical psychologist known as the millennial parenting whisperer. We’ll talk about how focusing on making kids happy can actually make them fearful and less tolerant of other emotions. When parents try to rescu...

Send us Fan Mail This is ground control to spacemen. Come in spacemen. And welcome to another exciting installment of The Manspace Podcast. On today's episode, AI is pretty sure we just talked about "understanding the drive behind emphasis." Come on AI. If you want to be my supreme overlord, you're gonna have to up your game a little. In actuality, in this episode, Matt shares...

Send us Fan Mail Summary SPACEMEN!!! GATHER! Join us as we talk about what to say when there's nothing left to say. Most of us have had conversations with people in which we have said everything there is to say, but it doesn't seem to help. Maybe your partner or spouse is really stuck on something and you've offered the obviously perfect solution, but they don't seem to be buyi...

Send us Fan Mail Summary 'Sup spacemen. I let AI do the shownotes today. The first thing it mentioned? I'll show you..."The conversation covers topics such as Mike's butt pain."  HA HA! To be clear, that's in reference to Mike not liking one of the chairs we sit on, but man, AI makes us look like dummies. Now, today's episode is really about the process of therap...

Send us Fan Mail Hey guys. We're all on spring break this week. We know that will disappoint some of you. So, we reposted one of our most listened to episodes, Men and Depression. It's a topic that's been coming up for us lately, so we figure it was a good time to repost. Give a listen. Again. Fall in love, all over again.  Spread the word! The Manspace is Rad!!

Send us Fan Mail On today's episode,  Matt, Mike, and Rob discuss the mislabeling of men as narcissists and the negative consequences of such labeling. They then explore various defensive behaviors that men often exhibit including compartmentalization, intellectualization, projection, emotional avoidance, and displacement. and provide insights into these defense mechanisms and their impact on...

Send us Fan Mail Look, it's been 130 episodes. Surely by now, we've had some impact, right? I mean, we have a MASSIVE reach. Like, at least 7 people. At least those 7 people are better. No question.  Except, today on the show, Matt, Mike, and Rob look at what the problems facing men were 30 years ago and it turns out, they're the same ones as today. Men are still struggling with bei...

Send us Fan Mail Look. I don't have any funny jokes for this one, Okay? I just think we need to say no to our kids more often. We're not doing them any favors telling them yes all the time or letting them decide everything for themselves. I'm sure your kids are really smart and stuff, but kids don't know anything. They need someone how does know something to help them learn.  L...

Send us Fan Mail Hey Spacemen. You're pretty great. I like that shirt you're wearing. You always say such smart things. There. Doesn't that feel nice? Doesn't it feel good to get a compliment from your fellow man?  Today's episode is about how we can build each other up and why we struggle to do that sometimes. Let's be honest, sometimes it's not easy being a dud...

Send us Fan Mail Hey there Spacemen. This time of year can stress a lot of us out. How do we make sure we plan the perfect valentine's day? If you go too small, it looks like you don't care. If you go to big, it looks like you have ulterior motives. What's a guy to do?  Don't worry. You can ALWAYS count on The Manspace. We, once again, have the answers. Mike and Rob break down...

Send us Fan Mail You're either gonna love this episode or hate it. Or, maybe there's some room for something in between. Seriously. Why's it always one or the other with you? Like, I had a friend who would always asked if you "loved" something. And I was like, "I mean, I like it. Do I have to love it?" Sometimes it's good to find a balance.  On today's...

Send us Fan Mail We know you spend most of your free time listening and relistening to The Manspace Podcast. And we know what you try to get your spouse to listen so we can shed some light on you and your relationship. But we also know The Manspace Podcast can only take you so far. Sometimes you need someone to get into it with you and help you and your partner see what you can't see alone. U...

Send us Fan Mail On this Man Nugget Monday, Matt talks about ways to balance our needs for time alone and time together. We often treat these types of activities as though they take away from each other and, therefore, need to be kept in balance. Matt talks about two ways to experience the benefits of both no matter if you are alone or together. Spread the word! The Manspace is Rad!!

Send us Fan Mail On today's episode, we offer up some mediocre morsels. And you'll take it and you won't complain. Just kidding. Why settle for mediocrity? Matt,  Mike, and Rob talk about settling and ways men just take what they can get. We offer some solutions if you feel like you've been settling lately: What's in your control?  Speaking up for yourself Being curious ab...