The Mating Grounds Podcast

Tucker Max and Dr. Geoffrey Miller
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15 snips
Aug 15, 2014 • 1h 28min

Charlie Hoehn Interview

Charlie Hoehn, someone who went from awful to fantastic with women, reveals his journey and mistakes along the way. Hilarious stories about his earlier failings with women and his transformation. Emulating behavior to attract women and the varying reactions. Personal story of being in a complicated love triangle. Importance of authenticity, empathy, and finding humor in mistakes.
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7 snips
Aug 14, 2014 • 22min

How Do You Not Act Nervous Around A Hot Girl?

Being nervous is not attractive. A lot of guys get nervous around attractive women, and there are actually evolutionary reasons for this.But if you want to get over it, then there are a couple of things you have to do.Firstly, you need to focus on the process, not the result. And secondly, you need to own your sexuality.  Tucker, Nils and Dr. Miller tell you exactly how to do that in this Q&A session.
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8 snips
Aug 13, 2014 • 15min

How Do You Build Confidence?

How do you build confidence? The key is simple: demonstrated performance. In this short Q&A episode Tucker, Nils and Dr. Miller tell you exactly what that means, and how you can put it into practice for yourself and reframe your goals to build confidence even in situations where you would otherwise feel uneasy.
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12 snips
Aug 12, 2014 • 31min

Why Do Women Like Assholes?

You asked for it, so here it is. By popular request, Tucker, Nils and Dr. Miller break down exactly why assholes do well with women in certain situations, and why some women, at specific points in their lives, are attracted to assholes. They also explain why being an asshole isn't an optimal mating strategy for the vast majority of guys.   Tucker also tells an incredible story about Britney Spears and Kevin Federline's relationship, including some shocking detail about her history that you haven't heard before anywhere else.
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21 snips
Aug 11, 2014 • 1h 1min

What Men Need To Know About Young Adult Life (Ages 18-29)

When you leave school, your mate value drops through the floor. You're suddenly competing with guys older, more experienced and more attractive than you are, and at the same time, all the girls your age are realizing how high their own mate value is. This is not a good situation to be in. But there are ways to level the playing field. Tucker and Dr. Miller talk you through the steps you need to take, including where to live (or travel), where you should meet women, and how to make your social life an extension of your mating life.
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7 snips
Aug 6, 2014 • 53min

Carl White Interview

Tony award-winning Broadway producer, Carl White, shares actionable insights into understanding women, clear communication in dating, and the importance of confidence and manners. He also explores the concept of using Broadway shows as an opportunity to meet girls.
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Aug 4, 2014 • 1h 4min

What Men Need To Know About College (Ages 18-22)

Learn how to increase attractiveness and improve relationships with women in college. Discover how to enhance social status, choose classes strategically, and find common interests. Laugh at funny stories of mistakes with women. Explore the challenges and opportunities of college for men, and the importance of understanding biological and mental development.
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25 snips
Jul 30, 2014 • 57min

Dr. Christopher Ryan Interview

Tucker interviews Dr. Christopher Ryan, the bestselling author of Sex at Dawn, the seminal text on the evolution of monogamy in human mating. Over the course of the hour, Tucker and Dr. Ryan touch on a number of fascinating subjects, but none more so than trust. Specifically, the idea that if a woman trusts you, she is more likely to feel comfortable exploring the limits of her sexuality with you. What does this mean in plain English? Provide a safe, comfortable space where she can trust you, and she'll let her freak flag fly.    
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8 snips
Jul 28, 2014 • 1h 4min

What Men Need To Know About High School (ages 14 -18)

Learn how to navigate high school with tips on relationships, jobs, and meeting girls. Hear stories about masturbation, the history of its perception, and its impact on life. Explore the dynamics of high school popularity and the friend zone while understanding the importance of personal happiness.
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6 snips
Jul 26, 2014 • 1h 17min

Pickup Artists

In response to continual listener curiosity, Tucker and Dr. Miller discuss their opinions of the PUA/seduction community. Not just what it gets right and wrong, but how its systematic assumptions about women, men and relationships prevent its 'gurus' from providing effective long-term guidance to young and struggling guys. Tucker and Dr. Miller also talk about howThe Mating Grounds takes a very different approach to women and dating that solves these issues and engages many others the PUA community doesn't realize even exist.

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