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Men's Junk

20 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★ - 23 ratings

Welcome to Men's Junk! Talking about fringe male topics seldom talked about for the benefit of all society(men and women included!).

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Episodes

E17 - Dopamine

August 14, 2023 11:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MB

Big shout out to our sponsor, BetterHelp. Click the link below to get 10% off of your first month - www.betterhelp.com/mensjunk/

E16 - Men Vs Women and Women Vs. Men - Is it REALLY Zero Sum?

May 17, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MB

Recently, we have seen the proliferation of various accounts that either hate on men, or hate on women. This episode we jump into some of the statements and the reasons why there seemingly two camps fighting it out.  It's messy and this is a messy topic so we appreciate your patience and hopefully understanding that it can be difficult to understand all points of view in a complex world.  Thank you to all those who have hung on as we had to get a new sound editor for this podcast recently!...

E15 - MARIJUANA - Is it a Problem or is it Amazing ?

December 05, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MB

Newsflash! Marijuana is something that is seldom talked about but is once of the most abused substances out there which gave us the inspiration to make a whole episode about it.  Our hosts have a fun discussion about the pros and cons of marijuana in a very non judgmental way so people can make their own choices around their own use. There is a lot of info to chew on so sit back and enjoy. Thank you! Big shout out to our sponsor, BetterHelp. Click the link below to get 10% off of your fir...

E14 - The NO FAP Explosion - A Nuanced Discussion

October 26, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 47.4 MB

The No Fap reddit has swelled from 400k to 1 million members which is totally insane. Is porn an addiction ? What familial or societal factors effect how we consume pornography ? Matthew and Seb dive into complicated topics like these while relating with our own experiences with both pornography and NOFAP.  Sit Down Relax.....and Enjoy! Thank you to all of our awesome listeners.  We will be coming with a discord group in the coming months and much more.  Big shout out to our sponsor, Bette...

E13 - The NO FAP Explosion - A Nuanced Discussion

October 26, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 47.4 MB

The long awaited sequel to our 2 episode discussion on NO FAP - our most popular episodes. The No Fap reddit has swelled from 400k to 1 million members in the meantime which is totally insane. Is porn an addiction ? What familial or societal factors effect how we consume pornography ? Matthew and Seb dive into complicated topics like these while relating with our own experiences with both pornography and NOFAP.  Sit Down Relax.....and Enjoy! Thank you to all of our awesome listeners.  We wi...

E14 - The NO FAP Explosion - A Nuanced Discussion

October 26, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 47.4 MB

The No Fap reddit has swelled from 400k to 1 million members which is totally insane. Is porn an addiction ? What familial or societal factors effect how we consume pornography ? Matthew and Seb dive into complicated topics like these while relating with our own experiences with both pornography and NOFAP.  Sit Down Relax.....and Enjoy! Thank you to all of our awesome listeners.  We will be coming with a discord group in the coming months and much more.  Big shout out to our sponsor, Bette...

E13 - Delusion, Illusion, Collusion : The World of Cognitive Distortions

October 12, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MB

Resident therapist Matthew B and co-host Sebastian break down and discuss cognitive distortions - the illusions and delusions of our minds. The discussion centers around the most common distortions we have and how they can be harmful and or delusional.  The worst delusions that we have are usually the ones we give ourselves. Even though the subject matter might hit a little close to home at times, we try to keep it light hearted and fun in our second episode together. Big shout out to our ...

E12 - Coming Out of The Covid Haze - Our Experiences and Helpful Tools

September 26, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MB

WELCOME BACK! Men's Junk is BACK.  Today we are talking about ways to re-integrate back into "regular" life after what has been a tumultuous last few years.  Full disclosure: we decided to hit the ground running and so this is literally the first time we have recorded together (we have a new-cohost). Lots has changed since covid began and that also includes the podcast. However, I believe that Matthew adds a great dimension being an actual therapist and having a rich life experience.  Covi...

E11 - RUN! Escape! What, How and Why?

March 24, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 59 MB

Disclaimer: This was recorded before the coronavirus outbreak really exploded in North America. It has been super surreal and after listening to this in retrospect it sure gives some perspective as to where we were about a month ago.  So, here we are! We are currently talking about the male tendency to escape from problematic and troubling situations and circumstances by escaping mentally and emotionally. We touch on tons of impactful topics that a lot of us resonate with: video games, work...

E10 - The Incel Episode. Objective and Subjective.

January 13, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 54.8 MB

Incels have lately been getting a bit of traction in the media lately. There have been a lot of misconceptions and myths about them and we go into an objective breakdown of who the incel community is made up of and what they are all about.  That doesn't mean that our discussion is all about sunshine, unicorn and rainbows though! Vito, co-host, discusses some of his own challenges and struggles being someone who identifies with being incel in the past. This discussion is impactful to the av...

E9 - The Male Body Image Issue

November 06, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 63.4 MB

Let's talk about the new elephant in the room - MALE BODY IMAGE ! Is social media pushing everyone too far in terms of what are societal norms are regarding physical beauty and appearance? ⁣ ⁣ Is it healthy to live in a society where we idolize characters that are super human in proportion. Is this even realistic and is it sending poor messages to young boys about bodies that are simply unattainable? Have we all been duped? Are steroids and diets a healthy norm?⁣ ⁣ We also want to hear from ...

E8 - In "Real" Life Dating Challenges

October 01, 2019 19:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MB

Men's Junk gets into the nitty gritty about challenges of real life dating when you aren't necessarily 'killing it'. We try to empathize and use our own reflections to have a no-bs, but positive conversation about people that are struggling meeting their special person. For those struggling to get a date, we see you! Disclaimer: We aren't professionals. We are just a couple of old men talking in our basement.  From now on we will be posting every second Tuesday so be ready for a bit more co...

E7 - SWIPE RIGHT! Discussion about Modern Dating, Strategies and Experiences Online

September 11, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MB

Men's Junk discuss the dating realities of today compared to the past. We then delve into a discussion around the concept of 80/20(theory that 80% of the women are after the top 20% of men) and how to strategize so you can maximize your results when it comes to meeting women. We also discuss where we fall into the theory and our wildly different experiences of dating online.  From now on we will be posting every second Tuesday so be ready for a bit more consistent content from us.  Thank y...

E6 - Getting Intimate With Men's Junk Co-Host Vito Rizzo

August 30, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 77.7 MB

Welcome to Men's Junk! Discussing fringe male topics seldom talked about for the betterment of all society, men and women included.  If you want to watch someone be brave and vulnerable sharing his story, this episode is for you.We take a closer, unfiltered, raw look at Vito Rizzo, one of the hosts of the show. The trials, the tribulations and the victories and what he learned along the way.  Big shout out to our sponsor, BetterHelp. Click the link below to get 10% off of your first month ...

E5 - Interview with Men's Junk Co-Host Sebastian Ankiel

August 13, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 67.6 MB

Welcome to Men's Junk! Discussing fringe male topics seldom talked about for the betterment of all society, men and women included.  Hope you are ready for some story telling. This episode we take a closer, unfiltered, raw look at Sebastian Ankiel, one of the hosts of the show. The trials, the tribulations and the victories and what he learned along the way. Big shout out to our sponsor, BetterHelp. Click the link below to get 10% off of your first month - www.betterhelp.com/mensjunk/

E4 - Male Suicide and Depression Discussion

July 29, 2019 23:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MB

Foreword: We meant to make this episode 3 but had some technical difficulties so now it is Episode #4.  Welcome to Men's Junk - Exploring Fringe Male Topics Seldom Talked About for the Betterment of All Society. Men are more then 3 times more likely to commit suicide but suffer depression at a rate half of women. Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for young males only after car accidents. This episode explores the hosts own personal experiences and observations with regard to the sta...

E3 - Toxic Masculinity

June 26, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MB

Are you ready to hear two nightclub bouncers discussing Toxic Masculinity? Well strap on your suspenders and bowties and shine up those shoes because it is about to go down at Men's Junk.  Men's Junk meets Toxic Masculinity. Our brave hosts explore what toxic masculinity is and break it down into its' individual parts. We then do a dive into how toxic masculinity has affected our own lives as former and current bouncers in and outside the work place. All of this, of course, to open up an ob...

E2 - No Fap, Continued.

June 14, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 58.8 MB

No Fap - Continued! This episode continues the talk about No Fap and possible risks or negative outlooks of NoFap. We also explore some testimonials and case studies. Let's Wrap This One Up! For Now... Big shout out to our sponsor, BetterHelp. Click the link below to get 10% off of your first month - www.betterhelp.com/mensjunk/

E2 - No Fap, Continued.

June 14, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 58.8 MB

No Fap - Continued! This episode continues the talk about No Fap and possible risks or negative outlooks of NoFap. We also explore some testimonials and case studies. Let's Wrap This One Up! For Now... Big shout out to our sponsor, BetterHelp. Click the link below to get 10% off of your first month - www.betterhelp.com/mensjunk/

E1 - No Fap! The Good, The Bad, The Ugly.

May 28, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 37.6 MB

Welcome to Men's Junk! Talking about fringe male topics seldom talked about for the benefit of all society(men and women included!). This episode we focus on a near and dear topic of NOFAP! We introduce you to what NoFap is all about, discuss relevant studies about pornography and the brain and shamelessly talk about our own experiences with it.  Related Links. www.nofap.com www.fightthenewdrug.org Big shout out to our sponsor, BetterHelp. Click the link below to get 10% off of your first ...