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 as men are primally wired to seek purpose and meaning in life. But for better or worse, most of us are also hard-wired in another way that blocks us from finding i…
Co-Host Matt Cook (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/mattcook) I know...the title of this episode completely flips the expected script, doesn't it? Well, that's purely intentional. My returning guest Ma…
=== SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT === Last week I described how most men go about 'getting physical' with women from an inherently flawed mindset. But far be it from me to point out problems without offer…
Co-Host Ed Nissen (https://mountaintoppoddast.com/nissen) Despite so many accusations of toxic masculinity out there, deep down every man of character out there wants to be a hero...especially in his…
=== SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT === I get calls all the time from guys who are trying to get women to have sex with them, but it's just not happening. I can hear the frustration in their voices. Well, a…
Co-Host Raiford Palmer (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/raif) The term 'break-up' itself inherently implies damage, doesn't it? But just because you're splitting up with a woman--or even heading into …
=== SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT === You can always count on me to bring you the latest warnings on how to spot fake profiles on dating sites, apps and social media. What's more, I stay on top of the lat…
Co-Host Dana Shergill (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/dana) The word 'aggression' is a loaded one, isn't it? It sounds inherently violent, so when combined with the context of sexuality, we as men te…
=== SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT === It's pure coincidence that I'm releasing this on election day here in the United States. Trust me, this is completely apolitical (perhaps to the disappointment of so…
Co-Host Jim Wolfe (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/wolfe) The term 'propaganda' in and of itself is both sensational and polarizing. Most of us have a definition of it in our heads, but is it truly ac…
=== SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT === As we all noticed, and I've talked about on this show, it's as if everyone let their social muscles atrophy during COVID. But now it's been way too long since the loc…
Co-Host Emily McKay (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/coaching) Okay, I'm going to admit right up front that Emily and I obviously believe relationships are worth getting into, since we've shared a gre…
==== SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT === Way too many of us as men put way too much pressure on ourselves to be absolutely perfect with women. The irrational fear is that if we mess up even ONCE, women will…
Co-Host Lisa Concepcion (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/lovequest) My first-time guest today is my new friend Lisa Concepcion of Love Quest Coaching in Sarasota, FL. First of all, yes...she made it t…
=== SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT === I've talked to many of you who feel as if you have plenty going for you, and by all rights should be meeting and attracting women like crazy. Yet somehow, you're not…
Co-Host Scott Grace (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/grace) Using humor in your life is powerful, and it all starts with having a sense of humor...which is different than being funny, right? My guest …
=== SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT === You meet a woman and are wildly attracted to her. But she's has a boyfriend. Meanwhile, you're thinking she would be much better off with you than with him. Is it eve…
Co-Host Cary Valentine (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/cary) The term 'inner game' has been around for decades, dating at least as far back as Timothy Gallwey's seminal book The Inner Game Of Tennis.…
=== SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT === We've all heard the term 'women's intuition', or 'female intuition' dozens of times. But what does it mean? Well, after listening to this brief episode you'll emerge …
Co-Host Dr. Laura Sicola (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/name) My guest Dr. Laura Sicola is a TEDx laureate with over 7 million views. As a cognitive linguist and a leadership communication and influ…