Better Men Get Better Women - The Mountain Top

The PUAs Are Still There, They Just Moved - SFTS112

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

===SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT=== ===SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT=== The underground society of pickup artists may be LONG gone, but the PUA movement is stil...

How To Know When You're Loved, And When You're Not - MTP504

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Co-Host Kenny Vaughan (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/kenny) My first-time guest Kenny Vaughan is the author of The Right Fight and founder of Shield ...

Meeting Women: "I'm Just Looking" - SFTS111

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

===SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT=== Most of us can't stand small talk. It's shallow. It's repetitive. But in this culture, it's also absolutely necessary. ...

What Keeps You From Thriving? - MTP503

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Co-Host Sanya Bari (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/sanya) My first time guest Sanya Bari is a relationship therapist and emotional clarity expert...wh...

Talking To Upset, Stressed Women Is Great Practice - SFTS110

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

===SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT=== There's so much shop-worn dating advice out there we've heard SO often that I swear we don't even realize there's anyth...

The Seasons Of Marriage (20 Years In!) - MTP502

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Co-Host Emily McKay (https://www.deservewhatyouwant.com) Since our last episode together, Emily and I celebrated 20 years since we met. Over the cours...

Most Men Struggle With ONE Of The "Big Four" - SFTS109

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

===SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT=== Better men get better women. To be a better man, the "Big Four" is the standard. Once you're a "Big Four" man, you dese...

Mistakes In The First Three Months Of Dating - MTP501

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Co-Host Sandra Myers (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/sandra) My first-time guest Sandra Myers is a matchmaker who heads up Select Date Society. In thi...

Eye Contact Problems - SFTS108

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most tired tips for men when it comes to telling if a woman is attracted is "she makes eye contact with you and smiles". Way too many of us...

What Is Wrong With Men And Women Nowadays? - MTP500

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Co-Host Steve "The Dean" Williams (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/dean) Well, here we are...finally all the way to episode #500. Massive respect and a...

Liquid Courage - SFTS107

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

===SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT=== You've heard the term. "Liquid courage" refers to slamming back a few alcoholic drinks before expecting to approach and...

Situationships Are Sinking Ships - MTP499

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Co-Host Dr. Karen Stewart (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/stewart) We've all heard the term "situationship" all the time over the past few years, but ...

Let The Game Come To You - SFTS106

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

===SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT=== What can one specific play from Super Bowl LX teach us about how to get better at meeting and interacting with women? A...

Synthetic Intimacy - MTP498

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Co-Host Holly Nelson (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/holly) Think of it like aspartame is to real sugar. "Synthetic intimacy" may be sweet, but it's n...

Is Small Talk Worthless? - SFTS105

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

===SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT=== A lot of us as men have allowed ourselves to believe that making common small talk with women when we meet them is some...

Dating With ADHD Or Asperger's - MTP497

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Co-Host William Schroeder (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/justmind) My first time guest William Schroeder is an expert on neurodivergence not only bec...

Why Did She Stop Talking To Me? - SFTS104

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

===SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT=== Have you ever known someone who you have occasional social conversations with, but then one day--boom--crickets. What h...

Free Speech When Talking To Women - MTP496

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Co-Host Chloe Carmichael (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/chloe) It's no secret that more of us than ever don't exactly feel as if free speech is what ...

There's Only One Perfect Pickup Line - SFTS103

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

===SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT=== The quest for the perfect pickup line is one of the oldest in the world of men's dating advice. But ultimately, after a...

Wordless Connection - MTP495

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Co-Host Rob Thomas (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/robthomas) The default setting when trying to resolve dating and relationship issues with women is ...

Why Narcissistic Women Target You - SFTS102

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

===SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT=== Why do extremely self-centered women who don't seem to care about you and your needs at all keep ending up in your life...

How Mature Men De-Escalate Hysterics - MTP494

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Co-Host Doug Noll (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/dougnoll) Why is it that younger men get into so many more unfortunate altercations than older guys....

Does Your Type Of Woman Evolve Over Time? - SFTS101

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

===SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT=== We talked last time about how the woman of your dreams quite probably will be the culmination of all your favorite girl...

Emotional Vampires Suck - MTP493

02 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Co-Host Daniel Ratner (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/ratner) On this first day of 2026, we hit the ground running with how to eliminate the WRONG peo...

The Culmination Of All Your Favorite Girlfriends - SFTS100

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

===SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT=== How can you know absolutely for sure that you're NOT settling for the wrong woman? Well in honor of the 100th SFTS epis...

The Evolution Of Dating Advice - MTP492

25 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Co-Host Emily McKay (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/) Dating and relationship advice has gone through significant changes over the last 20 years. Some...

Sexual Attraction That Lasts Decades - SFTS99

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

===SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT=== You've heard that bit about how men's sexual value increases over time, while women's sexual value decreases over time....

Love And Suffering - MTP491

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Co-Host Dr. Anthony Silard (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/silard) My first-time guest is a man who fearlessly tackles some rough topics that others a...

I Like You - SFTS98

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

===Snippets From The Summit=== After a few heavy-duty topics in recent weeks, let's take a look at the lighter side. When it comes to charming women a...

Submissive Women - MTP490

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Co-host Marian De La Croix (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/marian) "I believe every man should have his 'I Dream Of Jeannie'." Do I have your attentio...

Never Act Like A Man Who Can't Get Laid - SFTS 97

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

===Snippets From The Summit=== Watch enough movies and TV shows and you can easily tell which kind of male character gets women and which doesn't. And...

The Silent Sexual Revolution - MTP489

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Co-Host Stephen Edwards (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/edwards) What's going on here when it comes to men, women and our sexual attitudes toward each...

If All Women Are Awful - SFTS96

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

===Snippets From The Summit=== Granted, it's easy to allow ourselves to believe all women are atrocious and we're better off simply avoiding them. And...

Dating With All Five Senses - MTP488

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Co-Host Catherine Auman (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/catherine) My first-time guest Catherine Auman talks frequently about "tantric dating", which ...

How to Succeed With Women By Accident - SFTS95

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

=== SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT === It used to be that the biggest hurdle between men and a successful dating life was basically approach anxiety. After ...

Women Like Me, But They Don't Love Me - MTP487

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Co-Host Alex Allman (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/howtoman) My long-time friend and returning guest Alex Allman came up with a fascinating topic tha...

What Actually Replaced Pickup Artists? - SFTS 94

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

=== SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT === We all know the "underground society" of pickups artists is LONG gone. Or is it? Some say they simply moved their sen...

Is The Younger Generation Relating To Women Differently? - MTP486

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Co-Host Cheryl Maida (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/cheryl) How is Gen Z influencing dating and relating going forward? Regardless of who you are, th...

When Women Feel Safe, But Not Attracted - SFTS93

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

=== SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT === What if you have absolutely no problem with women feeling safe around you, but somehow they're still not sexually att...

Men Acting Like Little Boys - MTP485

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Co-Host Shlomo Slatkin (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/shlomo) My first-time guest is Shlomo Slatkin. In addition to being a Rabbi in Baltimore, he's ...

The Faceless Herd Does Not Attract Women - SFTS92

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

=== SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT === Have you ever developed some sort of weird medical symptom and made the mistake of going to WebMD to see what's wrong...

How To Handle A Woman's Time Of The Month - MTP484

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Co-Host Ada Gore (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/gore) My first-time guest Ada Gore is a brave--and terrific--woman. Despite angels themselves fearing...

Dating Is Not Charity Work - SFTS91

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

=== SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT === I get it. We all want to be a woman's hero. But should we really be her straight-up savior? And do we really owe that...

Social Networking Gets Women - MTP483

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Co-Host George Dubec (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/networker) What if you could leverage your entire social network to find women to date? Or even y...

"You're Not Qualified" - SFTS90

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

=== SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT === Where you get advice on women, dating, relationships and being a better man matters. How do you decide what to listen...

What If You're Disappointed? - MTP482

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Co-Host Emily McKay (https://www.deservewhatyouwant.com) Well, here's the first thing you can figure out, just from the title: Emily and I are obvious...

You Would Already Be In Jail - SFTS89

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

=== SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT === Today's topic is an unpleasant one, but this has to be said. Too may of us as men are letting women get away with a v...

Self-Aware Masculinity - MTP481

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Co-Host Dr. D. Ivan "Doc" Young (mountaintoppodcast.com/ivan) We're all realize we're men biologically, but how are we at manifesting the masculinity ...

The Siri Effect - SFTS88

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

=== SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT === The phenomenon I'm talking about today isn't new. But the Internet, then social media, virtual assistants and now AI ...

Attraction, Your Nervous System, And You

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Co-Host Owen Marcus (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/meld) My first-time guest Owen Marcus is a proponent of Polyvagal Theory, which is about how our b...

When You Run Into Your Ex - SFTS87

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

=== SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT === It's the nightmare scenario. You're out and about, minding you own business...and then BOOM, there she is. Your ex. W...

When Your Therapist Just Makes Things Worse - MTP479

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Co-Host Amanda Johnson (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/amanda) Well, we're finally going there. My first-time guest is a licensed counselor in the tra...

Warm Up Cold Approaches - SFTS86

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

=== SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT === Check it out...there's a weird mental trick we play on ourselves when we think of "cold approaching" women. It causes...

Comedy Builds Confidence - MTP478

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Co-Host Clifford Myers (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/myers) My first-time guest and new friend Clifford Myers is more than just a comedian. He's a s...

Another Major Advantage With Women - SFTS85

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

=== SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT === Two weeks ago I hypothetically offered to grant you every advantage over me except ONE when it comes to attracting wo...

Dating "Shape Shifters" - MTP477

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Co-Host Cyndi Olin (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/cyndiolin) My long-time friend and erstwhile co-host for Dogs And Cats On Clubhouse is back, this t...

New Change To The "Big Four" - SFTS84

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

=== SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT === Remember last week I offered you every advantage over me when it comes to attracting women...except ONE. ICYMI, that ...

Your Wingman Rocks Powerpoint (Pitch-A-Friend) - MTP476

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Co-Host Melissa Schipke (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/pitchafriend) By now, you know I'm on record with my firm belief that dating sites and apps ar...

I Will Grant You Every Advantage With Women Except One - SFTS83

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

=== SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT === Let's have some fun today. Years ago, famous copywriter Gary Halbert challenged an entire audience, saying, "You and ...

Resentment Wreckage: The Silent Assassin of Masculinity - MTP475

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Co-Host Frank Kermit (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/franktalks) He's Frank because he has to be. After years and years, I finally have my long-time f...

Clouded By "Beauty Vision" - SFTS82

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

=== SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT === Okay, so first off I'm not about to go off on a rant about how women can't be trusted. Far from it. Instead, this is ...

Women Still Want A Masculine Man - MTP474

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Co-Host Cassie Leigh (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/cassie) You asked for this, gentlemen. And fair warning...you're getting what you asked for. In t...

Fantasy Success Vs. Real Results With Women - SFTS81

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

=== SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT === Most men want to find a great girlfriend and live the dream with her. But somehow, in this world of constant media an...

The Medicalization Of Masculinity? - MTP473

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Co-Host Dr. Craig B. Wiener (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/wiener) My first time guest, Dr. Craig B. Wiener is a licensed psychologist and best selli...

Success Factors With Women And Career - SFTS80

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

=== SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT === Many men are doing great in their careers, either ascending the corporate ladder or building a great business. But me...

Dating, Relating And Pets - MTP472

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Co-Host Emily McKay (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/) Emily joins me for a long-overdue conversation on how pets affect relationships between men and ...

Part-Time Victimhood - SFTS79

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

=== SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT === As you know by now, we're all about agency over victimhood around here. Too many of us as men adopt a poverty mentali...

Bad Relationship Advice - MTP 471

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Co-Host Monica Tanner (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/monica) My first-time guest Monica Tanner is a relationship coach from Boise, Idaho and the auth...

Being Social Is Back - SFTS78

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

=== SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT === After two back-to-back Ten-Plus Live intensives here in San Antonio, the guys meeting women in-field have determined ...

Don't Be A Loner Nutjob - MTP470

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Co-Host Peter Moore (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/petermoore) There is much talk about the so-called Pandemic of Loneliness going on nowadays in pos...

Approach Four Women At Once - SFTS 77

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

=== SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT === We're talking about how to meet women in today's brief episode. That's "women"...plural. Most of us as men have a har...

Talk Like A Leader - MTP469

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Co-Host Dr. Laura Sicola (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/sicola) VIDEO VERSION: https://mountaintoppodcast.com/youtube My returning guest is Dr. Laura...

Whoever Wants The Relationship Least Is In Control - SFTS76

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

=== SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT === It's probably the harshest bit of dating truth out there: Whoever wants the relationship LEAST is in control. If you'...

Co-Piloting With Women - MTP468

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Co-Host G. Scott Graham (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/copilot) There's a lot of talk about men leading relationships compared to being henpecked by ...

Curb Appeal: Drive-By Attraction

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

=== SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT === If you've ever bought or sold a home before, you're already familiar with the term 'curb appeal'. If your house doesn...

Does The Color Of Your Name Attract Women? - MTP467

04 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Co-Host B.P. Greycastle (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/greycastle) It's a holiday weekend here in the US, so why not take a bit of a 'vacation' when ...

Crazy Women Dangling Carrots - SFTS74

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

=== SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT === Perhaps more than anyone else out there who talks and writes about relationships, Emily and I really advise against d...

Signs You Are Settling - MTP466

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Co-Host Jason Fierstein (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/settling) With 8 billion people in the world, how can so many of us end up settling for a woma...

There's Just Something About That Guy - SFTS73

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

=== On the surface, he's got nothing on you. He's no taller, better looking or wealthy. But for some reason even women wistfully muse how 'there's jus...

Electronics Are Frying Your Masculinity - MTP465

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Co-Host Ayush Prakash (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/ayush) The 'generation gap' is nothing new. Boomers complained about how 'square' their parents ...

The Real Cure For Approach Anxiety - SFTS72

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

=== SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT === Almost every one of us as men gets sweaty palms when we see an attractive woman and want to go talk to her. No matter...

Do Honor And Character Matter Anymore? - MTP464

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Co-Host Tom LaGrave (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/honor) My first time guest Tom LaGrave is a retired Navy SEAL, clinical therapist and founder of T...

Women And Attraction: The Doom Fantasy - SFTS71

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

=== SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT === A lot of us as men have been discouraged from approaching, meeting and talking to women. That's rough enough in and o...

The Psychology Of Attraction - MTP463

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Co-Host Zach Schleien (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/spark) My returning guest Zach Schleien has founded dating companies and now serves as the Gener...

The Female Equivalent Of Slut-Shaming - SFTS70

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

=== SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT === Women go around constantly worried about being 'slut shamed'. I mean, it's one thing to be genuinely slutty. But too ...

Dealing With Your Ex (Or Hers) - MTP462

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Co-Host Emily McKay (https://www.deservewhatyouwant.com) Maybe Emily and I waited almost 20 years to cover this subject because it's a touchy one that...

Just Listen To Yourself...Literally - SFTS69

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

=== SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT ===  It's SFTS 69, dude. Back when you were a kid, when you mouthed off in class your teacher probably told you that 'yo...

Take A Deep Breath - MTP461

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Co-Host Raj Khedun (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/raj) My first time guest Raj Khedun is one of the few and the proud who has turned his philosophy d...

Goal Oriented Vs. Girl Oriented - SFTS68

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

=== SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT ===  The pickup artist movement taught men a lot about attracting women and relating to them, but not all of it was posi...

Overthrowing Family Law - MTP460

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Co-Host Judith Kaluzny (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/judith) Plenty of us as men have not only had our run-ins with what's commonly known as the fam...

Even Other Dating Gurus Fall Into This Trap - SFTS67

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

=== SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT ===  Why is dating and relating to women seemingly so difficult nowadays? Well, it has everything to with post-modern pr...

Non-Monogamy As A Lifestyle - MTP459

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Co-Host Adam Darrow (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/risk) My first-time guest Adam Darrow has always been a thrill-seeking risk taker. Early on, that ...

She Did WHAT With Him? - SFTS66

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

=== SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT ===  It has happened to all of us. We break up with a girlfriend (or even get a divorce), then we hear through the grape...

Second Chances With Women - MTP458

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Co-Hosts Michael and Courtney Allison (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/allison) A lot of guys think if you screw up with a woman at all, that's it. She...

The Newest Cool Way To Meet Women - SFTS65

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

=== SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT ===  One of the most frequent questions I get is where to meet women, especially out there in the real world instead of ...

Health And Happiness Are Related - MTP457

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Co-Host Dr. Rick Kirschner (https:/mountaintoppodcast.com/rick) Everyone is talking about how to be healthier. The elusive quest for happiness is also...

Is It Really HER We're So Afraid Of? - SFTS64

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

=== SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT ===  You've been bombarded with the same old advice for years about how to get over fearing women. Men are afraid of rej...

How To Breakup-Proof Yourself - MTP456

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Co-Host Lucia (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/lucia) Remember those old pickup artist ads that used to promise getting you '10s...who are reserved for...

The Way To A Woman's Heart Is Through Her Stomach - SFTS63

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

=== SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT ===  Years ago I wrote a book called Cook For Your Date, which is still available to this day. Although lots of guys SAI...

How To Predict If The Relationship Will Last - MTP455

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Co-Host Dr. Gary Salyer (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/salyer) Whenever you go to a wedding, you can instinctively tell whether the couple getting ma...