Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship

Friendship Billionaires Matt and Karo discuss applying the principles of dating to making new friends. They also try their very first set-up. Listeners, do you know anyone in Austin, Texas who might be a good friend for mountain biking aficionado Max? If so, let us know and we’ll set up a man date! Watch this episode on YouTube! Get Man of the Year merch! Man of the Year on Instagram and TikTok Matt Ritter on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter Aaron Karo on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter Man of the Year is produced by Thelonious Friedman in Hancock Park, Los Angeles Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Happy Pride! In honor of this special occasion, token straights Matt and Karo have handed their show over to not one but two very special guests: Tien Tran, comedian and star of How I Met Your Father on Hulu, and Pat Shin, Hollywood publicist and one of our very best friends. Be kind out there and we’ll see you at the next WNBA game! We love Mizzen+Main performance apparel! Use promo code manoftheyear for $35 off any purchase of $125 or more. Watch this episode on YouTube! Get Man of the Year merch! Man of the Year on Instagram and TikTok Matt Ritter on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter Aaron Karo on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter Man of the Year is produced by Thelonious Friedman in Hancock Park, Los Angeles Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matt and Karo discuss the lost art of apologizing to your friends – when to say you’re sorry, how, and why. The guys also share apologies they’ve received from their dads, discover the concept of “friendjacking,” and catch Producer Theo in a bold-faced lie he still refuses to apologize for. We love Mizzen+Main performance apparel! Use promo code manoftheyear for $35 off any purchase of $125 or more. Watch this episode on YouTube! Get Man of the Year merch! Man of the Year on Instagram and TikTok Matt Ritter on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter Aaron Karo on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter Man of the Year is produced by Thelonious Friedman in Hancock Park, Los Angeles Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to the world Brenner Ritter! Matt celebrates the birth of his son and his very first Father’s Day while Karo learns what “centimeters dilated” means. The guys also discuss Matt’s increasingly unhygienic house slippers, how to make dad friends, and whether to invite your childless friend (Karo) to a one-year-old’s birthday party. We love Mizzen+Main performance apparel! Use promo code manoftheyear for $35 off any purchase of $125 or more. Watch this episode on YouTube! Get Man of the Year merch! Watch our profile on the TODAY Show! Man of the Year on Instagram and TikTok Matt Ritter on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter Aaron Karo on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter Man of the Year is produced by Thelonious Friedman in Hancock Park, Los Angeles Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matt and Karo discuss the ideal friendship where both guys contribute equally – what they call “amBROdextrous.” The guys also break down planners and fanners, and strategize how to handle those people in your life who take take take but never give – aka Friendship Vampires. We love Mizzen+Main performance apparel! Use promo code manoftheyear for $35 off any purchase of $125 or more. Watch this episode on YouTube! We're profiled on the TODAY Show! We’re Featured In The New York Times! Man of the Year on Instagram and TikTok Matt Ritter on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter Aaron Karo on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter Man of the Year is produced by Thelonious Friedman in Hancock Park, Los Angeles Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Karo will try anything twice – in this case the LA Marathon, which he did NOT train for either time. Matt comes to cheer him on and loves any major civic event that brings people together – except Phish shows. Also, Karo jumps the gun on putting Matt’s dog to sleep. My bad, dude. Happy Head is the fully customizable hair loss solution. Use promo code FRIEND at checkout for 55% off! Watch this episode on YouTube! We're profiled on the TODAY Show! We’re Featured In The New York Times! Man of the Year on Instagram and TikTok Matt Ritter on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter Aaron Karo on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter Man of the Year is produced by Thelonious Friedman in Hancock Park, Los Angeles Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matt and Karo reveal who their best friends are and let’s just say things get a little awkward. The guys also debate how long it takes to make a best friend, the etiquette of photobombing, and who they would call to rescue them from a cult. Happy Head is the fully customizable hair loss solution. Use promo code FRIEND at checkout for 55% off! Watch this episode on YouTube! We're profiled on the TODAY Show! We’re Featured In The New York Times! Man of the Year on Instagram and TikTok Matt Ritter on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter Aaron Karo on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter Man of the Year is produced by Thelonious Friedman in Hancock Park, Los Angeles Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matt discusses how he and his wife choose couple friends while Karo offers the perspective of a bachelor. The guys also decry the proliferation of Meal Trains, and Matt makes the age-old mistake of going from margaritas to martinis and has a nervous breakdown. Happy Head is the fully customizable hair loss solution. Use promo code FRIEND at checkout for 55% off! Watch this episode on YouTube! We're profiled on the TODAY Show! We’re featured in the New York Times! Man of the Year on Instagram and TikTok Matt Ritter on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter Aaron Karo on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter Man of the Year is produced by Thelonious Friedman in Hancock Park, Los Angeles Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matt and Karo discuss the lost art of making plans. Karo employs his deranged “seven-layer dip” planning algorithm and Matt flies by the seat of his pants (as usual). The guys also discuss birthday stress, when to sell Taylor Swift tickets, and getting buy-in from WAGS and HABS. No gifts please. Happy Head is the fully customizable hair loss solution. Use promo code FRIEND at checkout for 55% off! Watch this episode on YouTube! We're profiled on the TODAY Show! We’re featured in the New York Times! Man of the Year on Instagram and TikTok Matt Ritter on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter Aaron Karo on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter Man of the Year is produced by Thelonious Friedman in Hancock Park, Los Angeles Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is Instagram bringing us together or turning us all into lonely narcissists with body dysmorphia – Matt and Karo debate the pros and cons of social media. They also discuss Karo’s itchy unfollow finger, Matt’s overwrought Twitter threads, and reveal their dream guests for their 100th episode: the ultimate BFFs Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. Happy Head is the fully customizable hair loss solution. Use promo code FRIEND at checkout for 55% off! Watch this episode on YouTube! We're profiled on the TODAY Show! We’re featured in the New York Times! Man of the Year on Instagram and TikTok Matt Ritter on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter Aaron Karo on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter Man of the Year is produced by Thelonious Friedman in Hancock Park, Los Angeles Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.