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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Sep 15, 2014 • 57min
Mating Markets - What They Are & How They Determine Your Success With Women
Making sure you pick a good mating market is probably the single most important choice you make in terms of its impact on your dating success. So it's crucial that you get it right. Luckily Tucker and Geoff are here to walk you through the whole process.
After listening to this podcast, you'll understand why a good mating market is so important, how to choose a city to live in (we'll recommend a few) and where to live in that city, and how to pick specific mating markets that match up with the qualities that you have to offer.
Sep 12, 2014 • 41min
Dr. Kristina Durante Interview (Part 2)
In part two of her interview, Dr. Kristina Durante shares more great, actionable insights from her research and her own dating experiences.
Over the remainder of the discussion Tucker and Dr. Durante will tell you how men's (and women's) mating preferences shift over time, what that means for guys in terms of mating strategy, and why Dr. Durante is turned on when her husband takes the trash out.
Sep 11, 2014 • 18min
Met A Great Girl But She Has A Boyfriend
If a girl is already in a relationship when you meet her, but she engages you and you want to keep seeing her, then the first thing to do is to be honest with yourself about what you want from her. Do you just want to have sex with her, or do you want a longer-term relationship? Depending on your answer to that question, there are a few different ways this scenario can play out.In this episode Tucker, Geoff and Nils walk you through what you need to be thinking about in each different scenario in order to make the best decisions and get what you want from your relationship with her, whatever that may be.
Sep 10, 2014 • 14min
How Do I Maintain A Long Distance Relationship?
The hosts discuss strategies for maintaining a long distance relationship, the challenges of communication and avoiding pitfalls, the risks of online relationships without physical interaction, and the importance of cultivating personal interests and fulfilling sexual needs.
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Sep 9, 2014 • 21min
What To Do If You're Ashamed Of Your Sexuality
A lot of guys are ashamed of some aspect of their sexuality, and this affects their interactions with women. If you are one of them, it's OK, you're not alone. This is common, and there are solutions.
In this episode, we talk through some of the major issues surrounding shame and sexuality, and we'll help you understand some ways to possibly fix the problem.
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Sep 8, 2014 • 59min
The Women You Should Pick To Date (And Which Ones to Avoid)
For sex, men compete for women, but when it comes to dating, women are actually competing for the best guys. If you've implemented our advice so far and have stepped your game up and become one of those "best" guys, then you could be in a position where you have a choice of women to date.
In this episode Tucker, Nils and Geoff tell you what traits to look for in a good long-term partner, why certain traits are important, and how they'll play out in the course of a relationship. Armed with this knowledge you'll be able to choose great women to date.
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Sep 5, 2014 • 46min
Dr. Kristina Durante Interview (Part 1)
This interview with Dr. Kristina Durante is your chance to listen to a beautiful, intelligent woman's honest insights into what you can learn not only from her research, but also from her own personal experiences.
After listening to this podcast you'll understand why women like bad boys, which qualities of your own you should highlight to compete with these guys, and why women spend so much time and money buying shoes.
Sep 4, 2014 • 35min
How To Find Great Women Through Online Dating
Hooking up at a bar is a numbers game. You just keep trying until you find a girl you like who likes you. But online dating is NOTHING like that, and if you adopt that mindset, you will fail.
To succeed with online dating, whether on Tinder, Hinge, eHarmony or the hundreds of other sites out there, you need to get specific about what makes you attractive, and make sure you display those traits to women who will like them.
With help from previous guest Dr. Carin Perilloux, Tucker and Dr. Miller will help you to crack the code of online dating profiles, and create a page that demonstrates your best traits and attracts the right kind of women for you.
Sep 3, 2014 • 14min
Girls I Meet Always Want To Smoke Pot
Some girls just want to get high, and are looking for a co-conspirator, but if that's not your thing then it can get awkward between the two of you.
In this Q&A we'll tell you exactly how to handle the situation so that you can defuse the tension and both enjoy yourselves without making her feel judged.
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Sep 2, 2014 • 15min
How Can Big Guys Make People Feel Safe Around Them?
Being very tall presents a couple of challenges. If you're a lot taller than average, you may be good on the basketball court but it can lead to certain challenges when interacting with women.
But if you handle it right, then your height can actually be an advantage. Luckily this is an issue that our own Nils Parker has dealt with. Nils can tell you exactly what he does to make women feel safe around him, and along with Tucker and Dr. Miller's input, you'll learn exactly what to do and how to act in order to signal your softer side while also maximizing the benefits of your height.
