The man's guide to strong character, dating, relationships, masculinity, self-improvement, confidence, attracting women, healthy living and adventurous lifestyle. For eighteen consecutive years, The Mountain Top Podcast (formerly The Chick Whisperer) from X & Y Communications has been the gold standard for high-achieving men of character who want to be better men and get better with women. Scot McKay and his expert co-hosts talk women, dating, relationships, 21st century masculinity and other men's issues in a fast-paced, sometimes controversial, and often hilarious style. | Please subscribe to get updates automatically, and if you love the show take a quick minute to rate us and leave a review. | Find guest photos, transcripts, video versions, links, show notes, the infamous free newsletter and more at https://www.mountaintoppodcast.com | No AI-generated content, ever. | NOTE: Views expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect those of the host and/or X & Y Communications, and guest appearances to do not necessarily equal endorsements.
=== SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT === We all know the stereotypes. It's always the Hollywood leading man or the quarterback of the football team who gets all the girls. But is it always that way? We insti…
Co-Host Justin Stenstrom (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/eliteman) My long-time friend and fellow men's coach Justin Stenstrom from The Elite Man is back to talk about one of his favorite subjects, m…
=== SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT === Have you ever noticed that we as men tend to evaluate our own potential attractiveness to women the same way we evaluate how attractive women are to us? It's true...a…
Co Host Kim Ades (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/struggle) My returning guest is Frame Of Mind coach Kim Ades. She has observed that high-achieving, driven men tend to struggle in four key, and quite…
=== SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT === As we celebrate a full year's worth of Snippets From The Summit so far, our attention turns to a truly mission critical topic. What we're talking about here is the ma…
Co-Host Matt Halloran (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/matt) Most women would believe most of us as men suck at listening. Yet, all of them seem to be looking for a man who knows how. All that can mea…
=== SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT === It's tough to experience challenges and difficulty when it comes to women. But when there's a pattern of perceived failure, that takes the frustration to a whole new …
Co-Host Corey Nathan (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/nathan) I fully realize we're all dead sick of talking about politics. The '24 election cycle is over, DJT is taking office this coming Monday, an…
=== SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT === Back in the PUA era, there were some truly cheesy, if not downright sleazy marketing practices in the world of men's dating advice. Over time, however, guys must have…
Co-Host Emily McKay (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/coach) Last week we covered how dating and relating between men and women has evolved over the past quarter century. But what about the next 25 yea…
=== SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT === You've heard it before, and even though it sucks it's true: Whoever wants the relationship LESS is in control. So what are we supposed to do with that information? Af…
Co-Host Emily McKay (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/coach) 25 years and one week ago, everyone's attention was on whether or not the dreaded Y2K bug was going to crash the world's computer systems an…
=== SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT === Around New Year's every year, people tend to make New Year's resolutions. They typically last about two weeks. Well, with the dawn of 2025 the 21st century is already…
Co-Host Delora Guignion (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/delora) If you want to drive yourself nuts (and who really does?), you can knock yourself out trying to sort out the difference between masculi…
=== SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT === It's Christmas Eve, so what better time to bring a little joy to the world...especially the women of the world? So how do we do that? Well, when it comes to meeting a…
Co-Host Warwick Cairns (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/cairns) Well, you've heard me talk about how we as men tend to slip into the 'suburban sleepwalk' in this life. Everything is safe, sanitized an…
=== SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT === Confidence is the very foundation of success with women. But do we just one day become confident? Is it just a decision we make or a switch we flip? Of course not. Th…
Co-Host John O'Brien (https://mountaintoppoodcast.com/rude) My first-time guest is executive coach, author, speaker and university instructor John O'Brien, whose book Rudeness Rehab caught my eye imm…
=== SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT === Have you noticed a different vibe out there in the world lately? Of course you have...we ALL have. Now that the election cycle is over, people are talking and acting …
Co-Host Derek Loudermilk (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/derek) My long-time friend and returning guest Derek Loudermilk may be the most curious guys I know. Every time I talk to him, he has been exp…