The Mating Grounds Podcast
Tucker Max and Dr. Geoffrey Miller
The Mating Grounds Podcast is a collaboration between #1 bestselling author, Tucker Max, and renowned evolutionary psychologist, Professor Geoffrey Miller, to teach men how to be successful with women, dating and relationships.
Through discussions and interviews with the worlds leading experts in human sexuality, psychology, animal behavior, genetics and behavioral studies, they explain in clear and actionable terms precisely what men need to know about sex, dating, relationships, and women, and how to improve yourself in all of those areas.
Plainly put: this is the advice that men wish they had heard when they were 16, that teaches them all the important lessons about sex and dating they are desperate to learn.
Through discussions and interviews with the worlds leading experts in human sexuality, psychology, animal behavior, genetics and behavioral studies, they explain in clear and actionable terms precisely what men need to know about sex, dating, relationships, and women, and how to improve yourself in all of those areas.
Plainly put: this is the advice that men wish they had heard when they were 16, that teaches them all the important lessons about sex and dating they are desperate to learn.
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4 snips
Oct 27, 2014 • 57min
How To Be Attractive To Women, Pt. 4: How Rich Do You Need To Be? (Material Proof)
How much money do you need to be attractive to women? This is a question lots of guys ask, because they think having money is what women want, and for a good reason: consumerist culture has taught you that your value, your identity as a person, and your sexual ability is tied to the things you buy. The problem is that all of the actual empirical data says the opposite--women don't actually care that much about wealth (and when they do, it's in only specific situations). In today's episode, Tucker and Geoff discuss how much money you really need, and what actually matters to women.
Oct 24, 2014 • 1h 5min
Dr. Heather Berlin Interview
Today’s guest is Dr. Heather Berlin, acclaimed researcher and neuroscientist, and Dr. Berlin and Tucker discuss exactly how guys can develop and retain good habits both in dating and in life. Dr. Berlin also talks about what it’s like to be an intelligent, beautiful, successful woman dating in New York City and the things she sees that guys do right and wrong.
Oct 23, 2014 • 17min
I'm In A Long Term Relationship, But Still Want To Flirt With Other Women
The hosts discuss the desire to flirt with others while in a long-term relationship and provide advice on managing this. They talk about using courtship tools and self-improvement to maintain attraction. The importance of reassurance and proof of commitment in a relationship is explored, as well as understanding attractiveness and examining motives. Being in a long-term relationship can boost confidence, deepen intimacy, and potentially increase attractiveness to women.
Oct 22, 2014 • 12min
What Is The Difference Between Assertive And Aggressive
What's the difference between being assertive and aggressive? Assertiveness is attractive to women, aggressiveness is repellent to them, and it's extremely important to understand where the line is. In today’s Q&A, Tucker, Nils, and Carin explain what the difference is and what you need to know to find the right assertiveness balance to be attractive to girls.
Oct 21, 2014 • 17min
Why Is Small Talk Important
Guys often think "small talk" is a meaningless waste of their time and don't understand why women want to engage in it. Small talk is not meaningless; like many things in mating, the real purpose is not what the surface meaning appears to be. Small talk is actually a critical part of a woman's assessment of a man, and in today’s Q&A, Tucker, Nils, and Carin explain why small talk is important, and give some tips to get better at it.
Oct 20, 2014 • 60min
How To Be Attractive To Women, Pt. 3: The Tender Defender (The Nice Guy vs. The Asshole)
Should you be a nice guy or an asshole? This is the eternal question, and not only does the conventional wisdom (be the nice guy) get it wrong, but so does the contrarian position (just be an asshole). In this episode, Tucker and Geoff explain the science behind nice guy vs. asshole, what you should do, what women actually respond to, and how to do it in your life.
Oct 17, 2014 • 1h 28min
Jack Donovan Interview
Our guest today is one of the manosphere's most influential and prominent thinkers: Jack Donovan, author of "The Way of Men." Most of our interviews are about how men can do better with women; this one is not like that at all. In this episode, we talk about his (excellent) book, about masculinity, and about other male-centered issues. If you’re interested in that stuff, you’ll love this discussion, but if you just want actionable information relating to women, you probably want to skip this one.
Oct 16, 2014 • 15min
How Do I Turn A Casual Relationship Into Something More?
This is a question lots of young guys have: how do you turn a casual relationship into something more? Tucker, Nils, and Carin walk you through the steps to take a girl from casual to serious relationship.
Oct 15, 2014 • 14min
Can I Change A Girl Into What I Want?
The podcast discusses the futility of trying to change someone in a relationship, highlighting the importance of self-awareness and personal growth. It explores the dynamics of sexually reserved women, the pressures to have children and get married, and the parallels between addiction recovery and behavioral changes.
Oct 14, 2014 • 26min
How Do I Tell Girls I'm Bisexual?
The podcast discusses the challenges of being a bisexual man in the dating world. It explores the importance of disclosing one's bisexuality to potential partners and addresses societal double standards. The hosts share personal perspectives on bisexuality, including concerns about attraction and dominance. They emphasize the significance of honesty in relationships and provide practical tips for navigating the challenges faced by bisexual men.
