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
Belief in a Bigger Purpose
On today's episode, Matt, Mike, and Rob get real deep and philosophical--spiritual even. We talk about the role of faith or spirituality or just something bigger than ourselves can affe…
Relationship Stages and Mature Love
Get ready for a very serious talk. There's not a single joke in this episode. We are serious, mature men how have serious, mature relationships. So get all the potty humor out now; ther…
Money and Relationships
Does money stress you out? It stresses me out. And for that reason, today's episode has a $5 fee. Just pop a check in the mail. I would really appreciate it. Today, Matt, Mike, and Rob …
MANaging Jealousy Around Past and Other Relationships
I put the MAN part on the first word again. I don't want us to forget that we are men and we are everywhere. Or I think I'm cute. Probably number B. Anyway. this week, we miss Matt agai…
How the Possible Decline in Marriage Might Affect Us as Men
A recent study found marriage is on the decline. Matt, Mike, and Rob break that down and what that means for men. We talk about why marriage matters and why, if on a dating App, Matt wi…
Therapy-Speak in Everyday Life
Today in the Space, we talk about the massive increase and mainstreaming of therapy terms. Words that were one reserved for clinical settings have become commonplace. According to socia…
Dealing with the Pressures of Being a Dude
Imma be real honest here spacemen. This episode is therapy for Rob. It's gets a little meander-y. I mean, I know we always do, but this one maybe more so? But Rob needed it. Sometimes, …
What If I'm Not Attracted to My Spouse?!
Have you started to lose attraction to your spouse? Slow down chuckles. You're not exactly God's gift to women. On today's episode, Matt, Mike, and Rob explain why we sometimes struggle…
Creating Mystery in Your Relationship
On today's episode, Matt, Mike, and Rob get real philosophical discussing if we should fart in front of our significant other or not. Does holding things back create an air of mystery? …
Brother Relationships
This week, Mini-Matt joins us. Matt's brother Mark comes on the show to talk about the unique nature of brother relationships. Mike reveals his like of Collective Soul and we don't even…
The Words You Use Matter
Didn't mean what you said? Said breakfast BURRITO when you meant TACO (a big no-no in Austin, TX)? In this week's episode, Matt, Mike, and Rob carefully choose their words to show you t…
Do You Want to Be Right, or Do You Want to Be Married?
This week, Matt, Mike, and Rob break down the tired phrase to determine why we feel we need to be right. Not "we" in the Matt, Mike, and Rob sense, but "we" like Spacemen. You get it, r…
Should Men Talk About Feelings?
I'm not crying. You're crying. This week, Matt, Mike, and Rob debate whether or not men should share their feelings. Is there really a benefit? Should men cry more? Should we just put R…
Failure and Recovery with Brian Bean
This week, Matt realizes he needs more Mike and Rob in his life and recommits to The Manspace. Mike and Rob benevolently allow Matt back in and talk with Brian Bean, creator of the Real…
MANaging Different Ideologies in Relationships
I didn't even mean to emphasize the MAN in the title. It's a sign. Mike and Rob still try to be productive in Matt's absence. We talk about how we manage ourselves and our reactions in …
New Year's Resolutions
This week, Matt resolves to do less Manspace and totally ditches Mike and Rob. Without Matt as an anchor, Mike and Rob meander around resolutions and whether they work or not and share …
Deception in Relationships with Dr. Jason Whiting
Matt, Mike, and Rob are joined by Dr. Jason Whiting to talk about deception in relationships. We look at the ways we are deceptive even when we're not trying to lie. And we talk about w…
Why Don't Men Ask for Help?
Matt, Mike, and Rob tackle another manly mystery (or misconception...either way, we alliterate). Why don't men ask for help? Is it stigma? The need to feel capable? Are men too insecure…
Men at Work with Dr. Peter Stewart
Matt, Mike, and Rob get all office space-y with Dr. Peter Stewart. On this week's episode, we talk about how and why men act and react the way the do at work and how that environment im…
What Should We Teach Our Kids with Papa Porter
Matt, Mike, and Rob get real generational as Mike and Rob vie for their father's love and acceptance on this week's episode of the Manspace. We talk about what lessons we learned as kid…