The Manspace
A podcast for men who want to understand and improve themselves and their relationships, hosted by Dr. Matt Brown and Dr. Rob Porter and clinical therapist Mike Porter.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 55 minutes
- Episodes
- 207
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Ep. 106 Why Do Men Blow Stuff Up and Other Helpful Stuff
All the single ladies, all the single ladies. So put your hands up. Are those the lyrics? I was never a big beyonce fan. But don't tell her. I hear she has a very fragile ego.
If you're…
Ep. 105 Why Won't My Wife Just Agree with Me
Seriously? I'm right all the time anyway. She should just admit, you are always right. I can see you thought this through and whatever conclusion you've come to deserves my admiration a…
Ep. 104 What Can Standardized Assessments Tell Us?
Yes, this episode is just as riveting as the title implies. Actually, if you're really into personality tests and knowing which Hogwarts house you belong to, this episode is for you. Ma…
Ep. 103 Influencing the People in Your Life
I was going to call this "How to win friends and influence people," but I bet that's already the title of something. On today's episode, Matt, Mike, and Rob break down how to influence …
Ep. 102 Fathering After Divorce
Sup bruhs? Who's ready for another episode? Well buckle up. Today, Mike and Rob try to fill the void of Matt and talk about being a father after divorce. Rob gives a LOT of disclaimers.…
Ep. 101 Fathers in Media
Ever feel like men look like idiots in media? Like in commercials we're just bumbling buffoons who can't do anything right (except in Cialis commercials)? Well we challenge that idea on…
Ep. 100 What We've Learned and What You SHOULD Learn
It's our birthday....sort of. For our 100th episode, we just wanted to pet dogs. But since a centenarian recently did that and stole our thunder, we'll settle for a look back at what we…
What If You're the Only One Making an Effort?
I bet you're not. But what if you are the only one trying in your relationship? It for sure feels that way sometimes. On today's episode, Matt has a falling out with Mike and Rob and to…
AI and Relationships
What?! Everyone else is doing stuff on AI, why can't we? You think just because we are 'soft' scientists that we can't dip our toe into the hard sciences deep end? Have you ever conside…
How do Perceptions and Group Think Affect Our Behavior
Do our perceptions of what other people think cause us to behave in ways that are, in actuality, not based on what people really think? Do men do certain things because they think that’…
What's the Right Age to Marry and Have Kids?
Today's episode might be really pertinent for some of you and create enormous amounts of regret for others of you. It could go either way. On the other hand, do we ever draw a hard line…
What If I Don't Like My Kid?
On today's episode, Matt, Mike, and Rob alleviate your paternal guilt. We all go through times when we don't like our kids. But what if you REALLY don't like your kid? I mean, what's wr…
Reframing Men
A lot of men try to do good things with good motivations, only to be called insensitive or a jerk. Has that ever happened to you? Well, thankfully, your fellow spacemen are here for you…
Are Men Falling Behind?
Research shows boys are falling behind, almost across the board. Not just falling behind girls, but falling behind expectations and development. This week gets a little contentious as M…
How Do Men Give Love?
Sometimes all the ways men show love go unnoticed. Maybe you consistently take out the trash. Or always make sure the car is full of gas. Or, if you're Rob, maybe you make sure you are …
How Do Men React to Getting the Attention They Want
What happens when you get the thing you've been asking for? Do you freak out and ruin it? Do you lean in to get more? Maybe you pass it off like you didn't really want it, but they did.…
Is Self Care Stupid?
If you're like me, you LOVE hearing about self care. You probably hear about it so much, you just wish there were more hours in the day so you could hear more people say they are practi…
When Should You Commit to a Relationship?
Feeling something for that special someone? Not sure if it's time to take it to the next level of commitment? On your next date, just put Matt, Mike, and Rob in your pocket. We'll let y…
How Do I Know if My Relationship is Over
Picked a bummer topic for this one...Or did we? This week, Matt, Mike, and Rob tackle an oft-asked question--How do I know if my relationship is done. Turns out, the answer isn't as sim…
How We Objectify Each Other
Alright sheeple, it's time we tell you the truth--you're just numbers to us. Just kidding. We love spacemen. And even though we don't know you all personally, you mean something to us a…