Best Matinggrounds Podcasts (2025)

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What To Do After You're Done With The Mating Grounds Episodes 7:59

9y ago7:59

7:59

If you're a big fan of The Mating Grounds, the best place for you to go is The Art Of Charm and listen to Jordan's archived podcast episodes.

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Helping Joe, The Last Episode 1:10:02

9y ago1:10:02

1:10:02

Tucker Max, Nils Parker, and Charlie Hoehn talk about the end of the beginning for Joe and what he needs to do moving forward to improve his life, including how to find a good therapist.

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Helping Joe, Episode 48 1:04:44

9+ y ago1:04:44

1:04:44

On this episode of Helping Joe, Nils and Charlie help Joe develop more empathy for the women he is seeing, explain to him why Tinder is not the best place for to spend his time finding dates, and give him examples of how to test and execute good ideas at his job. This episode was sponsored by Athletic Greens, the best whole foods green supplement o…

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Helping Joe, Episode 47 59:06

9+ y ago59:06

59:06

This week on Helping Joe, Nils and Charlie talk with Joe about his health, why his energy is so low and what to do to get better. They also talk about gratitude & gratefulness (Joe doesn't have any) and the first week of his new job. This episode was sponsored by Athletic Greens, the best whole foods green supplement out there. Go to athleticgreens…

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Helping Joe, Episode 46 56:13

9+ y ago56:13

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In this episode, Nils and Charlie talk with Joe about his new job and the improvements he made (with Charlie's help) to his interviews that resulted in job offers.

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Helping Joe, Episode 45 1:15:37

9+ y ago1:15:37

1:15:37

This week on Helping Joe, Charlie and Nils continue to help Joe on his job hunt and go over five of his recent interviews, including what he did right and wrong and how to make big improvements in talking to potential future employers. They also talk about common interview questions and having good body language. Towards the end of this episode the…

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Helping Joe, Episode 44: The Airing Of Grievances 1:28:44

9+ y ago1:28:44

1:28:44

This is a special holiday episode of Helping Joe. The guys celebrate Festivus, a festival for the rest of us, with the Airing Of Grievances. In this episode, Joe goes through a list of grievances he has with Tucker, Nils, and Charlie over the past year. It's his turn to flip the script on them. This episode was sponsored by Criquet Shirts, a high q…

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Helping Joe, Episode 43 1:23:37

9+ y ago1:23:37

1:23:37

This week on Helping Joe, everyone is frustrated with Joe’s continued list making and inaction. Joe went on a few interviews but his lack of effort is still woefully inadequate, and Tucker has finally had enough. Charlie & Nils regroup and help Joe get over his irrational thoughts and fears about getting a new job. This episode was sponsored by Cri…

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Helping Joe, Episode 42 1:19:50

9+ y ago1:19:50

1:19:50

In this episode of Helping Joe, Tucker and Nils help Joe get less dumb and talk about job interviews he did last week. But before they can go into their critiques and advice on how to interview better, they first wipe out his ideas about sales (which jobs involve sales) and his larger black & white views (provincial ideas) that are wrong. This epis…

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Helping Joe, Episode 41 59:32

9+ y ago59:32

59:32

Tucker, Nils, and Charlie spend 2+ hours (Ep. 41 is Part 2) digging into Joe’s emotional issues and work habits. In this part, they show him why making 1,000+ pages of lists is a way to avoid action and how he can end his unproductive habits, go on job interviews (just like dates), find a good job, and live a better life. This episode was sponsored…

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Helping Joe, Episode 40 1:09:43

9+ y ago1:09:43

1:09:43

Tucker is back on the podcast this week, and he is angry. He, Charlie, and Nils dig into Joe's emotional issues and work habits. There is a big reason why he doesn't get anything done, and they help him realize that he has this anchor holding him down which he is emotionally attached to. Joe also goes on a date with a girl who has heard the podcast…

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Helping Joe, Episode 39 1:16:10

9+ y ago1:16:10

1:16:10

This week on Helping Joe, Nils and Charlie continue to help Joe fix his faulty mental models. They talk about miserable people from the Midwest (Joe's from Ohio), pursuing a job that makes you happy, and the book Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends On It by their friend Kamal Ravikant. They also go through another list of companies Joe wants to wo…

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Helping Joe, Episode 38 1:13:02

9+ y ago1:13:02

1:13:02

In this episode of Helping Joe, Charlie and Nils dive back into Joe’s list of companies he thinks that he could work for. He used the Target part of Charlie's Land A Job You Love course to do this. They tell him how to fix his messed up mindset, including how to measure his own economic value to companies that are hiring, so he can get out of his o…

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Helping Joe, Episode 37 1:13:12

9+ y ago1:13:12

1:13:12

This week on Helping Joe, Nils and Charlie talk about Joe's latest speed dating adventure and Charlie hilariously reads Joe's very bro journal entry from that night. Later they review what Joe wrote about his last relationship and how to apply those lessons to his future mating efforts. They also go over his mindset practice and his list of target …

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Helping Joe, Episode 36 1:12:43

9+ y ago1:12:43

1:12:43

In this episode of Helping Joe, Charlie and Nils put a hold on the career stuff to go back to Joe's dating issues and dig deeper into his messed up mindset and beliefs. They give him advice on changing his mindset and taking control of his thoughts so he doesn't get so down on himself and can live a better life. They also talk about life contentedn…

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Helping Joe, Episode 35 1:14:48

9+ y ago1:14:48

1:14:48

This week on Helping Joe, Nils and Charlie go over Joe’s personal website that he made on Strikingly and they dig deeper into his career issues, why he holds on to the memory of old jobs, what skills he wants to be known for and build a career from, and which jobs might be great for him to do. Charlie gives Joe more exercises from his Land A Job Yo…

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Helping Joe, Episode 34 1:23:30

9+ y ago1:23:30

1:23:30

In this episode of Helping Joe, Charlie and Nils break down Joe’s work history up to now, and not only find the beginnings of his story, but also find out things they never knew about him because he doesn’t talk about them at all. They talk about how to ask for testimonials and LinkedIn reviews, which website is best to use to show off your work an…

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Helping Joe, Episode 33 1:10:15

9+ y ago1:10:15

1:10:15

Tucker and Charlie begin this episode of Helping Joe by talking with Joe about a college girl he had been dating who suddenly ended the relationship when he was honest with her about his mating goals. They talk about what happened and how to handle a situation like this in the future. After that they dive back into Joe’s career issues where they he…

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Helping Joe, Episode 32 1:12:35

9+ y ago1:12:35

1:12:35

This week is the first episode in the new direction of the Helping Joe podcast where Tucker, Nils, and Charlie help Joe get his life together by finding and building skills and a career. In this episode Tucker & Nils map out Joe's end goal and what success looks like for him. They try to figure out what Joe really wants, what he likes to do, and wh…

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The Mate Preview, Pt. 23: Putting it all together with a Mating Plan 11:00

9+ y ago11:00

11:00

In this preview series, we go over each chapter in our upcoming book, Mate: Become the Man Women Want, explaining key takeaways and what to expect. In Part 23 of The Mate Preview, Tucker, Nils, and Dr. Miller talk about how to put everything in the book together to create a specifc mating plan for your life and then to go take action. When you inev…

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The Mate Preview, Pt. 22: Having Sex 10:46

9+ y ago10:46

10:46

In this preview series, we go over each chapter in our upcoming book, Mate: Become the Man Women Want, explaining key takeaways and what to expect. In Part 22 of The Mate Preview, Tucker, Nils, and Dr. Miller talk about how to look at sex as a means to an end, not an end in itself. It is just another part, the most intense part, of courtship or mat…

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Helping Joe, Episode 31 1:05:45

9+ y ago1:05:45

1:05:45

In this special episode of Helping Joe, Tucker and Charlie talk with Joe about changing the direction of this podcast series. They go over Joe’s recent successes (ex. Joe made a female friend) and his increased emotional health and happiness over the last 6 months. And because he is now dating multiple women, they have to set a new goal for him or …

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Helping Joe, Episode 30 Part 2 20:04

9+ y ago20:04

20:04

In Part 2 of Episode 30, Joe talks about the dates he had last week and updates Tucker and Nils on the three women he has been seeing. They give him advice on how to directly and maturely end a short romantic relationship and why he needs to give the women he is dating more respect as adults that can make their own decisions.…

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The Mate Preview, Pt. 21: How To Go Out On First Dates 14:53

9+ y ago14:53

14:53

In this preview series, we go over each chapter in our upcoming book, Mate: Become the Man Women Want, explaining key takeaways and what to expect. In Part 21 of The Mate Preview, Tucker, Nils, and Dr. Miller explain what a date actually is, what the most important parts of a first date are, and why the checklist details don't matter that much. The…

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The Mate Preview, Pt. 20: How To Talk To Women 19:15

9+ y ago19:15

19:15

In this preview series, we go over each chapter in our upcoming book, Mate: Become the Man Women Want, explaining key takeaways and what to expect. In Part 20 of The Mate Preview, Tucker, Nils, and Dr. Miller talk about the #1 question that they get from guys ("How do I talk to girls?" or "What do I say to her?"), and why it's not the most importan…

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Helping Joe, Episode 30 Part 1 42:43

9+ y ago42:43

42:43

This week on Helping Joe, Joe talks about what he thinks are his 5 biggest issues and patterns on this podcast and in his life. Tucker and Nils tell him what the best, most fundamental thing he can do right now to work with all of these at the same time. They also give him new goals to work on each week alongside dating women.…

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The Mate Preview, Pt. 19: How & Where To Meet The Women You Want 14:21

9+ y ago14:21

14:21

In this preview series, we go over each chapter in our upcoming book, Mate: Become the Man Women Want, explaining key takeaways and what to expect. In Part 19 of The Mate Preview, Tucker, Nils, and Dr. Miller explain why for most guys volunteering is a better activity to meet women than going to bars and clubs. Make your mating life an extension of…

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The Mate Preview, Pt. 18: Mate Preferences And How To Pick Women 13:47

9+ y ago13:47

13:47

In this preview series, we go over each chapter in our upcoming book, Mate: Become the Man Women Want, explaining key takeaways and what to expect. In Part 18 of The Mate Preview, Tucker, Nils, and Dr. Miller explain that when you improve your mate value and have more options, you need to develop your mate preferences. Which women do you want? They…

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Helping Joe, Episode 29 Part 2 31:13

9+ y ago31:13

31:13

This week in Part 2 of Episode 29, Joe talks about an interaction he had with two cute girls who wanted to take a picture with him. Tucker & Nils try to figure out why he was afraid and how to get over his fear of women and social anxiety. They also talk about how he doesn't need to be great or even try that hard to meet women and go out on dates. …

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The Mate Preview, Pt. 17: Where To Meet Women (Mating Markets) 15:23

9+ y ago15:23

15:23

In this preview series, we go over each chapter in our upcoming book, Mate: Become the Man Women Want, explaining key takeaways and what to expect. In Part 17 of The Mate Preview, Tucker, Nils, and Dr. Miller explain what a mating market is and how to adjust your mating market to meet a lot more women. In short, it's the supply & demand of dating. …

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The Mate Preview, Pt. 16: Romantic Proof And Showing Interest 18:01

9+ y ago18:01

18:01

In this preview series, we go over each chapter in our upcoming book, Mate: Become the Man Women Want, explaining key takeaways and what to expect. In Part 16 of The Mate Preview, Tucker & Dr. Miller explain how being romantic is not what you think (you don't need rose petals and candles) and how to pull it off by showing women your interest and in…

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Helping Joe, Episode 29 Part 1 50:16

9+ y ago50:16

50:16

This week in Part 1 of Episode 29, Joe talks about 3 dates he went on, including the worst date he’s had in Austin and one that started poorly but ended wonderfully. Tucker and Nils talk to Joe about how to save a bad date, give him diet and sleep advice, and continue to dig into his emotional issues and how they relate to his dates.…

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The Mate Preview, Pt. 15: Aesthetic Proof And Sense Of Style 15:12

9+ y ago15:12

15:12

In this preview series, we go over each chapter in our upcoming book, Mate: Become the Man Women Want, explaining key takeaways and what to expect. In Part 15 of The Mate Preview, Tucker and Dr. Miller explain how men evolved to show off to women and what most guys don't understand about how women look at your aesthetics and cleanliness. They then …

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The Mate Preview, Pt. 14: Material Proof (Money) 17:24

9+ y ago17:24

17:24

In this preview series, we go over each chapter in our upcoming book, Mate: Become the Man Women Want, explaining key takeaways and what to expect. In Part 14 of The Mate Preview, Tucker and Dr. Miller, explain how women don't care about how much money you have, but they do care about what your financial resources signal about the attractive traits…

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Helping Joe, Episode 28 Part 2 1:01:14

9+ y ago1:01:14

1:01:14

In Part 2, Joe talks about another bedroom issue he had with a different woman. Charlie & Nils tell him what can do to avoid this in the future, the two emotional needs women have as clothes start to come off, and why life is easier and more fulfilling when you see women as good friends first.

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How Do I Test A Woman To Learn Who She Really Is? 16:20

9+ y ago16:20

16:20

In this Q&A, Tucker, Nils, and Dr. Miller explain how to learn more about a potential long-term girlfriend (or anyone really). They give many ideas for how to force people to show you who they really are so that you can decide if you want to move forward in that relationship or not.

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The Mate Preview, Pt. 13: Social Proof And Prestige (Social Status) 11:17

9+ y ago11:17

11:17

In this preview series, we go over each chapter in our upcoming book, Mate: Become the Man Women Want, explaining key takeaways and what to expect. In Part 13 of The Mate Preview, Tucker and Dr. Miller explain why women in general are more attracted to your prestige in a group than they are to your fame, money, or an alpha male attitude. That is wh…

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The Mate Preview, Pt. 12: How To Signal Your Attractive Traits To Women 12:27

9+ y ago12:27

12:27

In this preview series, we go over each chapter in our upcoming book, Mate: Become the Man Women Want, explaining key takeaways and what to expect. In Part 12 of The Mate Preview, Tucker, Dr. Miller, and Nils explain that just developing attractive traits is not enough. You must also signal (show, not tell) to women that you have these traits. They…

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Helping Joe, Episode 28 Part 1 32:00

9+ y ago32:00

32:00

In Part 1, Joe goes on two dates in one night and makes a big mistake in how he set these up. Charlie & Nils give him advice on giving himself the space and time to have better dates and when it’s okay to cancel dates. They also talk about bad advice Joe read from a guy who “hacked” online dating. “Don’t put a ticking clock on things that don’t nee…

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Why Do My Friends Have "High Standards" But No Women Around? 13:39

10y ago13:39

13:39

In this Q&A Tucker, Dr. Miller, and Nils explain the many possible things going on when men who are not successful with women at all say that they have "high standards" when looking for women to date. What's most likely is that these guys are either very young or afraid to get rejected and fail.

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The Mate Preview, Pt. 11: The Agreeableness & Assertiveness Traits (Nice Guys Vs. Assholes) 10:16

10y ago10:16

10:16

In this preview series, we go over each chapter in our upcoming book, Mate: Become the Man Women Want, explaining key takeaways and what to expect. In Part 11 of The Mate Preview, Tucker, Dr. Miller, and Nils explain how women don't want only assholes or just nice guys, but they do want men who are tough and assertive to the world but kind and cari…

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The Mate Preview, Pt. 10: The Willpower Trait 16:28

10y ago16:28

16:28

In this preview series, we go over each chapter in our upcoming book, Mate: Become the Man Women Want, explaining key takeaways and what to expect. In Part 10 of The Mate Preview, Tucker, Dr. Miller, and Nils explain how willpower is the key to being an effective man, which ultimately is what women want (listen to The Mate Preview, Pt. 6: What Wome…

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Helping Joe, Episode 27 1:09:34

10y ago1:09:34

1:09:34

This week on Helping Joe, Joe has a breakthrough with the best date he has ever been on. Charlie & Tucker break down why and how this date went so well. Joe also unknowingly blows off another woman who wanted to have sex with him. Tucker & Charlie share similar funny personal stories. And they end the podcast talking with Joe about how to deal with…

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I Get Depressed When I See Friends With Hot Girls. What Should I Do? 14:57

10y ago14:57

14:57

The answer to this question may seem obvious (and part of it is obvious), but Tucker, Dr. Miller, and Nils explain the deeper emotional issues going on with this guy, the many problems with his mindset, and ways to avoid this pessimism.

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The Mate Preview, Pt. 9: The Intelligence Trait 14:45

10y ago14:45

14:45

In this preview series, we go over each chapter in our upcoming book, Mate: Become the Man Women Want, explaining key takeaways and what to expect. In Part 9 of The Mate Preview, Tucker, Dr. Miller, and Nils explain the 6 types of intelligence and why women care about them. They also go over a few ways you can improve and display your intelligence …

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The Mate Preview, Pt. 8: The Mental Health Trait 16:03

10y ago16:03

16:03

In this preview series, we go over each chapter in our upcoming book, Mate: Become the Man Women Want, explaining key takeaways and what to expect. In Part 8 of The Mate Preview, Tucker, Dr. Miller, and Nils explain why women care about your mental health (happiness, openness, and playfulness). It is a way for women to see that you are not a threat…

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Helping Joe, Episode 26 1:13:50

10y ago1:13:50

1:13:50

In this episode of Helping Joe, Joe gives updates on the women that he went out with over the last two weeks. Charlie & Tucker give him high level and specific advice on how to avoid social isolation (find a tribe) and where best to spend his money. They also dive deeper into Joe’s emotional issues and tools he can use to solve these problems so he…

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What Skills Should All Men Have? 9:52

10y ago9:52

9:52

In this Q&A, Tucker, Dr. Miller, and Nils explain how there is no checklist of skills that a real man should have. In general, women care much more about your personality traits and behaviors than any specific skill.

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The Mate Preview, Pt. 7: The Physical Health Trait 15:27

10y ago15:27

15:27

In this preview series, we go over each chapter in our upcoming book, Mate: Become the Man Women Want, explaining key takeaways and what to expect. In Part 7, Tucker, Dr. Miller, and Nils go over why your health is so important to women and why it's not just about looking good. If you have a good body and are in shape, it signals you have deeper un…

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The Mate Preview, Pt. 6: What Women Want & Why They Want It 16:05

10y ago16:05

16:05

In this preview series, we go over each chapter in our upcoming book, Mate: Become the Man Women Want, explaining key takeaways and what to expect. In Part 6, Tucker, Dr. Miller, and Nils go over what women want on a deep biological level and why they evolved to want these things in men. Dr. Miller is one of the world's leading experts on female ma…

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