Best Matt Ritter Podcasts (2025)

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#128 - The Invisible Men 35:10

1d ago35:10

35:10

Karo and Matt tackle the quiet, heavy feeling of invisibility that can creep into male friendships. We explore why so many men feel unseen—even among their closest friends. We talk about the unspoken rules that keep guys from reaching out, and the cost of staying silent. Plus, how taking the smallest step to “be the friend” can help break the spell…

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#127 - Social Fitness Test Revisited 34:49

12d ago34:49

34:49

It's been a year since we last did our score count. Have you improved in any category? Is there a balance to your friendships? Are you being more vulnerable, scratching beyond the surface? Do you have a good circle that lives nearby? Have you built a trophy? We wanna hear from you! Watch this episode on YouTube! Get MOTY merch at manoftheyearpodcas…

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Tuna on Toast with Brent Bolthouse- Creator of Neon Carnival 43:11

14d ago43:11

43:11

In this episode of Tuna on Toast, Stryker interviews event producer, DJ, entrepreneur and the creator of Neon Carnival down in the desert, Brent Bolthouse. Brent and Stryker discuss all things Neon Carnival from how it started to how it's evolved. Brent talks to Stryker about the best Los Angeles clubs in the 90's and 2000's. Brent and Stryker talk…

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#126 - Moving for Friends 31:18

15d ago31:18

31:18

Matt and Karo give a scorching hot take. It's perfectly normal to move for a love interest, but it's really not at all discussed whether you should move for your friends. Matt chased after Karo in California and maybe you should move if your bff is elsewhere. It's at least worth debating. Watch this episode on YouTube! Get MOTY merch at manoftheyea…

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Tuna on Toast with Jimmy Eat World - Jim Adkins 33:01

15d ago33:01

33:01

On this episode of Tuna On Toast, Stryker interviews Jimmy Eat World singer Jim Adkins. In a career spanning more than 30 years, Jimmy Eat World has released 10 studio albums. Jim tells Stryker all about their early days in Mesa, Arizona, including some of their first shows. Jim also reveals how a side hustle acting as concert promoters helped Jimm…

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Embracing Change and Building Social Muscles with Henna Pryor 1:14:44

16d ago1:14:44

1:14:44

#531 - Henna Pryor, CSP is a dynamic Workplace Performance Expert who speaks and writes about performance mindset, interpersonal dynamics, high-impact communication, and embracing bumps in a world that keeps optimizing for smoothness. She is a regular Expert Columnist for Inc. Magazine, 18x award-winning author of Good Awkward, and an in-demand glo…

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Tuna on Toast with A Day to Remember - Jeremy McKinnon 29:10

20d ago29:10

29:10

In this episode of Tuna On Toast, Stryker interviews Jeremy McKinnon, lead singer for A Day to Remember. Jeremy goes in depth about the band’s early years, including the great music scene in their home state of Florida. Jeremy also shares his memories from playing Warped Tour and the excitement that surrounded the band’s breakout single “All I Want…

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#125 - Our Final Episode (April Fools’!) 31:51

26d ago31:51

31:51

Don’t worry, you’re not getting rid of us that easily! Today Karo and Matt introduce “limited series” – friendship activities that have a finite end date so they’re not as much of a commitment. The guys also discuss April Fools’ Day, the prank-industrial complex, and why their hometown is famous for the greatest prank of all time. Watch this episod…

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Tuna on Toast with B-Real - Cypress Hill 47:48

24d ago47:48

47:48

On this episode of Tuna On Toast, Stryker interviews B-Real from Cypress Hill. Cypress Hill collaborated with the London Symphony Orchestra for a special performance that has now been turned into a live album and concert film. B Real tells Stryker all about how the project came together, including the famous backstory involving The Simpsons. B Real…

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#124 - Q1 Friendship Check In 33:08

29d ago33:08

33:08

Since we are about to hit the end of our first fiscal friendship quarter, we thought it made sense to track our progress. How has your social fitness improved since Jan 1 and what are some areas to revisit and lock in on? Watch this episode on YouTube! Get MOTY merch at manoftheyearpodcast.com Man of the Year on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok Matt …

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Tuna on Toast with Highly Suspect - Johnny Stevens 27:17

1M ago27:17

27:17

On this episode of Tuna On Toast, Stryker interviews Highly Suspect singer Johnny Stevens. Johnny goes through the band’s history, and admits he’ll never be satisfied with Highly Suspect’s success. The group revealed their fifth studio album As Above, So Below in 2024 and Johnny gives Stryker an in-depth look at how it came together. Johnny also di…

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#123 - Fake It Til You Make It 32:00

1M ago32:00

32:00

They say dress for the job you want. Well we want you to do that, but for friendship. If you have an acquaintance that you want to be a good friend, start acting like they’re ALREADY a good friend. Share with them, check in on them, invite them out. In other words, fake it til you make it. Watch this episode on YouTube! Get MOTY merch at manoftheye…

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Tuna on Toast with Blame My Youth - Sean Van Fleet 38:36

1M ago38:36

38:36

On this episode of Tuna On Toast, Stryker sits down with Sean Van Vleet, the lead singer and main creative force behind the band Blame My Youth. Sean goes into his background as a musician and songwriter, including his time in the band Empires – and why the group ended. Sean dives into how Nirvana and Dave Matthews changed his life (in different wa…

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Tuna on Toast with Billy Corgan - Smashing Pumpkins 18:02

1M ago18:02

18:02

On this episode of Tuna On Toast, Stryker interviews Smashing Pumpkins singer Billy Corgan. Billy offers a deep dive into the band’s latest album, Aghori Mhori Mei, while offering insight into the dynamic between himself, James Iha and Jimmy Chamberlin. Billy also discusses Smashing Pumpkins’ tour with Green Day, the way music consumption has chang…

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#122 - Keeping Score 34:49

1M ago34:49

34:49

Matt and Karo discuss the pros and cons of keeping track of friendship. Why it can be healthy to have some sense of the balance but unhealthy if it becomes a tit for tat transactional friendship. Watch this episode on YouTube! Get MOTY merch at manoftheyearpodcast.com Man of the Year on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok Matt Ritter on Instagram, TikTo…

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How To Take A Transformational Life Break With Katrina McGhee 59:19

1M ago59:19

59:19

#530: Katrina McGhee is a Career Break and Sabbatical Expert, creator of the Break Blueprint, BreakSpace and the author of Taking a Career Break for Dummies. As a certified master coach with an MBA, Katrina helps mid-career professionals create happier, more fulfilling lives by designing bold and transformational breaks. Her clients return from the…

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Tuna on Toast with Coheed and Cambria - Claudio Sanchez 31:33

1M ago31:33

31:33

In this episode of Tuna on Toast, Stryker interviews Claudio Sanchez, lead singer and founder of the band Coheed and Cambria. Claudio tells Stryker all about the band’s early days, touring in a van and playing on the Warped Tour. He also discusses some of his biggest influences, including Tool, Rage Against the Machine and Black Sabbath. Coheed and…

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TUNA ON TOAST with FRANZ FERDINAND - ALEX KAPRANOS 41:27

2M ago41:27

41:27

In this episode of Tuna on Toast, Stryker interviews Alex Kapranos, lead singer of Franz Ferdinand. The guys start out discussing fatherhood, since Alex’s son recently turned one. They also remember Franz Ferdinand’s first show in LA, which Stryker attended decades ago at the Troubadour. Alex then talks about Franz Ferdinand’s new album ‘The Human …

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#121 - The Vibes of March 35:28

2M ago35:28

35:28

March is all about competition, luck, and celebration—so what better time to talk about friendship? In this episode, Karo and Matt explore how friendships evolve through the highs and lows of March Madness, the traditions that bring people together on St. Patrick’s Day, and what red flags you should beware of on The Ides of March. Watch this episod…

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How To Uncage Yourself - The Right Way With Matt Doan 1:05:33

2M ago1:05:33

1:05:33

#529: Matt Doan is a transformational coach and entrepreneur dedicated to helping senior professionals break free from the constraints of corporate life and build sustainable, purpose-driven businesses online. After spending a decade climbing the corporate ladder in management consulting, he faced a personal crisis that forced him to reevaluate his…

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#94 SPRAY JONES: Pitfalls and Tips for Spray Foam Insulation 1:02:29

2M ago1:02:29

1:02:29

Today Corbett talks about the details of spray foam insulation with Michael Dynna of the Spray Jones YouTube channel. Michael has been a spray foam contractor since 2002, and is enthusiastically educating everyone in the building industry, as well as normal homeowners, about what can go right and wrong with open and closed cell spray polyurethane f…

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#120 - Man's Best Friend - Part II 30:24

2M ago30:24

30:24

Matt and Karo give a proper ode to dogs, man's best friend. And Matt says goodbye to his faithful companion of twelve years. Olive the Tiny Frenchie. He talks about how much part of the community you become when you have a dog and how you feel you're suddenly left out when they're gone. Watch this episode on YouTube! Get MOTY merch at manoftheyearp…

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#119 - How To Supercharge Your Hangs: Write An Agenda 31:03

2M ago31:03

31:03

Too many guys show up to hang-outs with no plan, leading to dead air, surface-level convos, and wasted time. In this episode, Karo and Matt break down why men should write an agenda (or “men-genda”) and share more tips on how to make your bro time more fun, meaningful, and memorable. Watch this episode on YouTube! Get MOTY merch at manoftheyearpodc…

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#118 - Sahil Bloom - The Five Types of Wealth 34:39

3M ago34:39

34:39

Matt and Karo have a very special guest on the podcast this week. Sahil Bloom has created a groundbreaking blueprint to build your life around five types of wealth: Time Wealth, Social Wealth, Mental Wealth, Physical Wealth, and Financial Wealth. A life of true fulfillment engages all five types—working dynamically, in concert across the seasons of…

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How To Embrace Your Multi-Passionate Self With Sigute Zitikyte 1:19:32

2M ago1:19:32

1:19:32

#528: Sigute Zitikyte is a passionate advocate for multi-potentiality, helping ambitious individuals embrace their diverse interests and build careers that evolve with them. After spending a decade in the "multi-passionate shame cycle," feeling constrained by traditional career expectations, she broke free from a linear path and turned her creative…

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#117 - Love and Friendship with Special Guest Matchmaker Maria! 35:05

3M ago35:05

35:05

Karo gets ganged up on this in special Valentine’s Day episode with our good friend Matchmaker Maria. How do you meet The One? It’s the same way you meet new friends! And make sure to pre-order Maria’s new book: “Matchmaker Maria's No-Nonsense Guide to Finding Love” Watch this episode on YouTube! Get MOTY merch at manoftheyearpodcast.com Man of the…

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#116 - Friendship Therapy 32:28

3M ago32:28

32:28

Couples go to therapy to work out their issues, and now there's a growing trend of friends doing the same thing. Would you ever consider friend therapy? We debate the pros and cons of working it out with your friend on this week's episode of Man of the Year. Watch this episode on YouTube! Get MOTY merch at manoftheyearpodcast.com Man of the Year on…

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#115 - Good Friends Have Hard Conversations 32:10

3M ago32:10

32:10

This episode delves into the theory that good friends have hard conversations, emphasizing that addressing conflict is essential to building strong and meaningful relationships. Avoiding tough topics may seem easier, but it often leads to resentment or distance. By embracing honest, respectful dialogue, friends can resolve misunderstandings, streng…

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Breaking Work With Kasey Jones: Badass Systems To Channel Your Best Work 1:23:22

3M ago1:23:22

1:23:22

#527: Kasey Jones is a renowned personal brand consultant, business growth strategist, and advocate for personal and professional empowerment. She specializes in transforming overworked and underpaid solopreneurs into profitable CEOs of businesses they love, using a bespoke blend of strategy, branding, systems, and mindset development. With nearly …

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#114 - How To Make A Friend: Part II 30:13

3M ago30:13

30:13

This is the second half of our two part series that breaks down all of our tips into a very clear straightforward step by step process on how to make friends. Please check out Episode 113 for the full picture! Watch this episode on YouTube! Get MOTY merch at manoftheyearpodcast.com Man of the Year on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok Matt Ritter on In…

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#113 - How To Make A Friend: Part I 32:32

4M ago32:32

32:32

It’s a new year so we thought we’d get back to basics and answer the foundational question that launched this podcast – how exactly do you make a friend? In the first of this two-part episode, we talk about taking inventory of your existing network to find potential friends that are hiding in plain sight. In next week’s episode, we’re gonna increas…

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#112 - New Year's Res-BRO-lutions 2025 34:09

4M ago34:09

34:09

Most people make resolutions in various areas of their lives, vow to join the gym, which usually lasts all of 3 weeks, vow to save x number of dollars that we fall woefully short of while we rack up credit card debt, but very few of us include our friendship goals into our resolutions. We want to normalize that. So please include one friendship rel…

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#111 - Bro Bro Bro! Merry Christmas! 35:32

4M ago35:32

35:32

The guys celebrate Christmas and Hanukkah with some holiday friendship tips, including the “one hour’s salary” rule for buying gifts for your buddies, and offering “friendship amnesty” to any pals you might have beef with. They also discuss the etiquette of sending holidays cards and Karo’s recent journey to see Taylor Swift. Happy Holidays MOTY cr…

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#110 - Posting Up 34:45

4M ago34:45

34:45

People often think they need to make a concrete plan that involves a location and an activity, but we found a hack that seems to work. Friends benefit from lowering the barrier and just putting out the open call, aka posting up. Just telling people where you're gonna be and make it real easy for them to hang or just swing by. Watch this episode on …

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#109 - What’s Your Friendship Style? 33:35

4M ago33:35

33:35

Fireflies, Butterflies, and Wallflowers, oh my! Karo and Matt discuss the different friendship styles, as outlined in a fantastic quiz by New York Times reporter Natalie Proulx. They also debate whether people who are good at foosball are tools and whether people who play Magic the Gathering are called Magic the Gatherers. Watch this episode on You…

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Becoming Fearless With Dr Benjamin Ritter 54:47

5M ago54:47

54:47

#526: Dr. Benjamin Ritter, founder of Live for Yourself (LFY) Consulting and award-winning author of "Becoming Fearless," is an international leadership and career coach, Sr. Talent Management Consultant, Top LinkedIn Voice, global speaker, and host of The Executive, and the Live Fearlessly Podcasts. Ben has coached over 500 leaders with a strong f…

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#108 - When Friend Groups Collide 35:47

5M ago35:47

35:47

In this episode, we tackle the challenges of navigating friend group dynamics when different social circles collide. Should you keep them separate to avoid awkwardness, merge them into one big happy group, or find a balance somewhere in between? We explore the pros and cons of each approach, share tips for managing potential conflicts, and discuss …

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#107 - The 21st Annual Man of the Year Dinner! 30:59

5M ago30:59

30:59

Tonight is Karo and Matt’s Super Bowl – their annual dinner at Peter Luger in Brooklyn with their childhood friends at which the iconic Man of the Year trophy will be awarded. The guys discuss the origins of the trophy, the importance of creating rituals with your buddies, and Karo jumps the gun by referring to this as their 22nd annual dinner, whe…

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#106 - Assuming the Best in Friendship 34:16

5M ago34:16

34:16

We have a viewpoint on the pod that you are better served to assume the best of intentions for your friends even when they mess up. It's the better way to friend. Why, well here are just a few reasons: Trust is the foundation of any strong friendship. Assuming the best helps to maintain and build trust between you and your friends. Enhances Communi…

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#105 - Getting Medieval On Your Friendship Rituals 33:42

6M ago33:42

33:42

This podcast was inspired by the world’s greatest friendship ritual – Karo and Matt’s annual Man of the Year dinner with their childhood friends. But how can you incorporate rituals into your everyday friendships? The guys share some best practices, and Matt recounts his recent trip to Medieval Times, which apparently still exists. Watch this episo…

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#104 - The Politics of Friendship - Election Day 29:58

6M ago29:58

29:58

We recorded this before the election so we have no idea who won, but we wanted to discuss the thorniest of friendship issues in the hope that not too many friendship bridges get burned Tuesday regardless of what happens. #friendshipexpert #friendship #maleadultfriendship #electionday #trump #kamala #nov5 #politicalnews #politics Watch this episode …

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#103 - Exorcise Your Friendship Demons 33:38

6M ago33:38

33:38

Happy Halloween wolfmen of the year! It’s spooky szn so today Karo and Matt discuss facing your friendship fears, meeting the Ghost of Friendship Past, and dealing with old buddies who know you have skeletons in the closet. Have we beat this Halloween analogy to death yet? Well if you don’t like this episode take it to the grave! Watch this episode…

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#102 - Friendship Bucket List 32:50

6M ago32:50

32:50

If you're gonna be lifelong friends with someone, shouldn't you do epic sh*t? We think so! We discuss what should go on your friendship bucket list! Watch this episode on YouTube! Get MOTY merch at manoftheyearpodcast.com Man of the Year on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok Matt Ritter on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter Aaron Karo on Instagram, TikTok,…

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Tuna on Toast w Cage the Elephant 17:09

6M ago17:09

17:09

In this MINI episode of Tuna on Toast, Stryker talks to Matt and Brad Shultz from the band Cage the Elephant. In 2024, Cage the Elephant released their sixth album, Neon Pill, and Matt and Brad give Stryker all the details on how it was made. Neon Pill was especially important for Matt, their lead singer, who suffered through years of psychosis bef…

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#101 - Pebbling (What Penguins Can Teach us about Friendship) 33:33

6M ago33:33

33:33

Apparently, Penguins are ahead of the curve on friendship! They do this act called pebbling where they literally bring little pebbles one by one back as a show of affection to their little ones. Pebbling in human form refers to little signs of love or affection that are gifted to a friend or a loved one that you think they would enjoy. So when you …

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Tuna on Toast with The Last Dinner Party - Abigail Morris 24:44

7M ago24:44

24:44

In this episode of Tuna On Toast, Stryker chats with Abigail Morris, frontwoman of The Last Dinner Party. This U.K. band has quickly become popular all over the globe thanks to songs like "Sinner" and "Nothing Matters", and Abigail tells Stryker all about their rise in fame. The Last Dinner Party only played a handful of shows before getting offere…

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Tuna on Toast with Jim Lindberg - Pennywise 1:09:27

7M ago1:09:27

1:09:27

In this episode of Tuna on Toast, Stryker interviews Pennywise singer Jim Lindberg. Jim shares an array of stories from Pennywise history, from chaotic early shows, to landing their songs in surf videos (shoutout Greg Browning and Taylor Steele), to on-tour pranks. How did Brett Gurewittz from Bad Religion influence Pennywise? What was the early So…

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#100 - UNITED STATES SURGEON GENERAL DR. VIVEK MURTHY! 39:06

7M ago39:06

39:06

It’s our 100th episode and Karo and Matt welcome a very special guest – the freakin’ Surgeon General of the United States! Dr. Murthy and the guys discuss the epidemic of loneliness, the importance of showing up for your friends, and who pays for margaritas when he goes out for drinks after work in DC. The Surgeon General also officially deputizes …

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Designing Your Life With Purpose: Tools and Strategies with Nicole Greene 1:01:35

7M ago1:01:35

1:01:35

#525: Nicole Greene is a Business and Lifestyle Strategist for badass women founders and executives who are committed to high performance in multiple non-negotiable roles (think executive, founder, mom, caretaker). Her actionable strategies and systems help these women step out of survival mode and achieve success, in life and business. Nicole’s pa…

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Tuna on Toast with The Offspring - Dexter and Noodles 28:00

7M ago28:00

28:00

In this Tuna on Toast episode, Stryker welcomes Dexter Holland and Noodles from The Offspring. The guys chat about the brand new album, SUPERCHARGED. Dexter talks about his first time ever playing with Noodles in his living room and why they love being in a band. Dexter tells Stryker how the song "Bad Habit" was inspired while also discussing the p…

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