Better Men Get Better Women - The Mountain Top

It's 2021...And People Are Still Having Sex - MTP232

01 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Well, two podcasts dropping on two holidays in a row means it's a moral imperative to have Emily back on again, especially since 2020 has finally draw...

Nobody In A Happy Relationship Is Miserable - MTP231

25 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Last week on this very show I said out loud that I had never met anyone in a happy relationship who was miserable. That concept is worth a deeper disc...

Masculinity Is A Daily Habit - MTP230

18 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I told Emily I was having the guy from Origin on my show, and she responded, 'War Engine? What's that?' Well, I got someone who is arguably just as co...

Are You Outsourcing Your Self-Worth As A Man? - MTP229

11 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the last episode we talked in depth about the concept of self-awareness. This time, we turn our attention to the idea of self-worth. Obviously, thi...

Self-Awareness, Confidence, And The Women Who Love You For It - MTP228

04 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My guest is Marine Corps Lt. Colonel Ann Bernard, who as head of 365 Firsts currently advocates for getting out of our infamous comfort/familiarity zo...

Beautiful Women, Pre-Conceived Notions And The Truth - MTP227

27 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When you get right down to it, if you're on a team your coaches and your cheerleaders have something important in common. They're both on your side, a...

Sean Connery's James Bond, The 007 Mystique, And 'Bond Girls' - MTP226

20 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With the recent passing of Sir Sean Connery, there couldn't be a better time to celebrate the rich legacy of Ian Fleming's James Bond, particularly as...

Get Creative...And Be More Interesting To Women - MTP225

13 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Well, now I've done it. I went and got a creativity coach as a guest co-host. His name is Jeff Leisawitz from Seattle, and you're in for a show that's...

A Blaze Of Glory: The Art Of Dying Well - MTP224

06 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The idea for this episode on dying well--or dying gallantly and with dignity, if you will--has been on my radar screen for quite a while. The issue wa...

You Have More Power Than You Think - MTP223

30 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready for an empowering, uplifting show at precisely the time in history when we could all use it. My long-time friend and all-around nice lady Ir...

Relationship Material, Or Nah? - MTP222

16 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Okay, here it is. We don't talk about marriage very often on this show. Simply put, it's a topic that tends to polarize the audience. Nevertheless, yo...

Be Seen, Be Known, Be Remembered - MTP221

09 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My guest is best known for his work on introversion, but the topic of this show is sure to hit the target regardless of your personality type. At its ...

My Feminine Side Is A Lesbian - MTP220

02 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone has heard about how men have a feminine side and women a masculine one. How true is that? And if it's the case, how does the concept typicall...

Take Courage Like A Man Despite Fearmongering - MTP219

25 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Fresh off of his Oval Office interview with The President, author and editor of America's 1st Freedom Magazine Frank Miniter returns to the show for a...

Women Love Refined, Evolved Civility - MTP218

18 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Far too much conversation nowadays has been reduced to ad hominem name calling, especially on social media. There's no question it's pedantic, anti-ma...

Fight Off The 2020 Funk And Attract Women Again - MTP217

11 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Let's face it, everything about the year 2020 thus far has compelled most people to hide in their homes for fear of going out in public. My guest toda...

Go Buy A Game - MTP216

04 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My guest is one of those guys who had the grit and determination to go 'all in' on his dreams, laying it all on the line to become a pro basketball pl...

Handling Arguments And Disagreements With Women Like A Man - MTP215

28 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When my guest Jed Jurchenko first got married, he assumed everything would go wonderfully because, well...that's how it's supposed to work, right? Lit...

How To Meet Women In The 'New Normal' World - MTP214

21 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What do you get when you have a guy who looks like Tyler Childers but talks with a Mid-Atlantic accent? Someone completely different than you're used ...

Give Out Orgasms Like Candy - MTP213

14 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Returning guest Helena Nista is a sex therapist, tantra practitioner and author of Legendary Lover. She was a major hit with you guys the first time s...

Raw Charisma That Attracts - MTP212

07 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Can you believe we've never covered this topic in all the years of doing this show? But my guest Marcus Oakey from the UK is absolutely the right man ...

How To Lure A Woman Without Being A 'Sneaky F*cker' - MTP211

31 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For the first time ever, I welcome two guests on the show at once. The Collinses (aka SiMalCo) are living proof of what happens when two people who ar...

The Triumphant Return Of Discipline And Work Ethic - MTP210

24 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The truth is that being successful with women comes down in large part to learned skill. Some men have it, some don't...and even fewer are willing to ...

Take A Bold Stand In A World That Desperately Needs It - MTP209

17 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I first found out about my guest when I stumbled across his recent conversation with Scott Adams of Dilbert fame. Hotep is an independent thinker who ...

Hot Mommies - MTP208

10 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Well, here we go...it's the long overdue show on sexy motherhood. And yes, I completely understand the very premise is up for debate. That's why I bro...

Curiosity Is Attractive - MTP207

03 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My guest Todd Kashdan is the guru of curiosity, having literally written the book on it. As a college professor, one would think he would count his fe...

Mental Toughness: Stop Being A Sucker - MTP206

26 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When his book Die Fat Or Get Tough came out, it told the truth about getting in shape that people weren't trying to hear. And that's really only one e...

Masculinity From The Heart - MTP205

19 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My guest co-host believes men not only are as emotional as women are, but it's important to our masculinity to feel deeply. Don't get that confused wi...

Who Are You, Anyway? - MTP204

12 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

So what's your personality type? Introverted? Extroverted? Thinking vs. feeling? Whatever...because my guest believes all the Enneagram and Myers-Brig...

True Love Defined - MTP203

05 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's been nearly twelve years, but Alex Allman of Revolutionary Sex is back to cover one of the most confounding subjects possible in the world of rel...

How To Know If A Couple Has What It Takes - MTP202

29 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My co-host is a sought after social photographer in New York City whose work is featured in magazines. He has worked hundreds of weddings. This means ...

What The Feminine Wants From The Masculine - MTP201

22 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We've long since evolved from the caveman days, but has our inherent nature as sexual beings? My guest is international speaker, media personality and...

Interviews With Dating Gurus - MTP200

15 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With the milestone 200th episode, it's fun to consider how far we've come, yet how many of the core ideas we still talk about have evolved. Big thanks...

How Your Childhood Affects Your Manhood - MTP199

08 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Okay, this is going to be a sticky episode for many of you guys, as it contains plenty of potentially incendiary ideas that will rip the scabs off of ...

Deep Into The Hero's Journey - MTP198

01 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Over the past four years or so, the idea of The Hero's Journey has come up more and more often. My guest has built his entire practice around it, so f...

Becoming Legendary - MTP197

24 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You don't have to be fictional--or dead--to be legendary. My guest Tommy Breedlove quite literally wrote the book on it. He joins us to talk about how...

Be An Agent For Calm Not Panic - MTP196

17 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Edward Davis has been a men's coach for years now, and he's the right guest to join me for the topic of 'panic proofing' ourselves...which has be...

Frisky Women Post-Lockdown - MTP195

10 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My long time friend David Shade is the undisputed master of giving women incredible pleasure. He returns to the show once again to deliver powerful in...

Disconnection Syndrome - MTP194

03 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Beyond the catchy phrase, what exactly was my long-time friend Dr. Jed Diamond talking about when he coined the term 'Disconnection Syndrome'? Well fo...

Rising Above Disruption - MTP193

27 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For those of us who live what I call 'The Suburban Sleepwalk', the present COVID-19 pandemic has represented one of the most profound challenges of ou...

The Bad Widow - MTP192

20 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My guest, Alison Pena is known as 'The Bad Widow', and you're about to find out why. Just a few short years ago she found herself heartbroken by the l...

Making Peace With Porn - MTP191

13 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I have to tip my hat to my guest, Matt Sinkovitz. Not only has he taken on the topic of how porn affects our lives, he's made it his primary gig. Righ...

The Side Hustle - MTP190

06 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Want to feel more alive, pursue your passions, make women love you and score some extra money on top of all else? Two words: side hustle. My guest Nic...

Growing Up, Not Growing Old - MTP189

28 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Man, isn't it true how some people grow older, but they somehow never grow up? My guest is Josh Burnette, author of Adulting 101, and he has very spec...

I Need You Tonight, 'Cuz I Ain't Sleeping - MTP188

21 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Let's face it. If I know anything about you guys who listen to this show, it's that you're not getting any sleep. It may seem heroic now, but it's not...

Self-Pleasure, And Other Masturbatory Euphemisms - MTP187

14 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Well, if there has ever been an overdue topic, this one is it. On this show we shamelessly discuss the 'm word', courtesy of my charming guest Helena ...

Saving Sex For Marriage - MTP186

07 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My guest Rob Kowalski grew up without a dad, and ended up becoming a male stripper in his early adult years. Finally, after leading a rambunctious lif...

Bounce Back From Burnout And Live The Dream - MTP185

31 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When my co-host Jennifer Dougherty was in the business world, she started to feel a bit burned out. What did she do to pull herself out of that conund...

Everything Else Is...Just Waiting - MTP184

24 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You guys tend to love those shows where we do a deep dive into a particularly intelligent realm of thought and seek out truly profound breakthroughs. ...

You Deserve A Good Spanking - MTP183

17 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We never want to let things get too straight-laced around here, so for a change of pace I 'talk smack' this episode with my new friend Jillian Keenan,...

What Wrecks Relationships - MTP182

10 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My new friend and fellow 'Balti-moron' Dave Elliot talks about relationships between men and women in a visceral, down-to-earth manner that I'm sure y...

2020 Hindsight...And Foresight - MTP181

03 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode may come off as a bit weird up front, as it's the first show we've ever published to BOTH The Mountain Top and X & Y On The Fly feeds. Bu...

What Older Men Know That Younger Guys Don't - MTP180

27 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A blast from the past has resurfaced, and it's none other than my long-time friend and frequent oldskool David D. co-collaborator Will H., aka 'Big Wi...

Why Do Techie Guys Struggle With Women? - MTP179

20 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

My co-host and returning guest Myke Macapinlac began his career as a techie guy in the IT world. Like many men in such a position, he often felt there...

Storytelling That Captivates - MTP178

13 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Given how central this topic has historically been to the world of men's dating advice, it's hard to believe we've never done a show on it until now. ...

The Truth About Women And Romance Novels - MTP177

06 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You asked for this, and it's long overdue... I can't count how many guys over the years have asked me why women LOVE romance novels like 50 Shades Of ...

When Former Pickup Artists Father Daughters - MTP176

29 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

So many of us as men are terrified of fatherhood to begin with. But if and when the time comes, we almost invariably hope for a son...you know, a "chi...

Be A Man Who's Prepared For Anything - MTP175

22 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The motto of the Boy Scouts of America is 'be prepared'. Unfortunately, scouting isn't much of a thing anymore compared to what it used to be. As a re...

Double Your DeAngelo - MTP174

15 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Most of you probably know my guest co-host as David DeAngelo, one of the founding fathers of the modern men's dating advice movement. But for the past...

How To Make Women Feel Safe And Comfortable - MTP173

08 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As often as this topic comes up, I firmly believe a large percentage of us as guys still don't fully grasp how important this subject is to women. My ...

Shame And Guilt Suck - MTP172

01 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As we all know, 'be yourself' is the lamest, most generic advice ever. But have you ever stopped to think why we as men would ever stop representing o...

Questions To Ask Before You Jump Into Bed - MTP171

25 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When I first started dating my wife Emily, she brought a book with her containing a brilliant array of questions to help us get to know each other. Ev...

The Truth About Single Women - MTP170

18 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

My guest co-host, author Acamea Deadwiler, is all about breaking pre-conceived notions. In her book Single That!, she writes words of encouragement an...

A Billion Wicked Thoughts - MTP169

11 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Decades ago the Kinsey Institute infamously attempted to define the parameters of human sexual thought and behavior. Over the years books such as My S...

Friends With Benefits - MTP168

04 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone is familiar with the term. But what exactly IS a 'friends with benefits' relationship? Who gets into relationships like that, and what can be...

Conflict and Disagreement - MTP167

27 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Emily and I have been together for nearly fourteen years, and we agree on just about everything...at least fundamentally. That's a big part of what ma...

When Other Guys Want Your Woman - MTP166

20 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It doesn't matter whether you've got your eye on a woman who is desired by other men, you're dating a woman who incessantly tells you how other guys w...

Talk To Women Like A Man - MTP165

13 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Why is it men are so concerned about speaking their truth when talking to women? Well, according to returning guest Kim Seltzer's interesting perspect...

Frying The Circuits Of Sexuality As We Know It Since 2002 - MTP164

06 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Asexuality as a sexual orientation may seem on the surface as if it's no orientation toward sexuality at all. But in reality, it's a much more complex...

Why She's Holding Back - MTP163

30 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

One thing you can expect from this episode is that my co-host Cyndi Olin will definitely NOT hold back. The playful banter starts almost immediately, ...

Throuple Life With My Two Girlfriends - MTP162

23 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Lyons is a long-time stalwart in the world of men's dating advice, but these days he's also a movie maven and spends lots of time helping people ...

Make More Women Want You - MTP161

16 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Co-Host Susan Bratton (http://www.mountaintoppodcast.com/dirtytalk) Susan Bratton is the queen of sex advice, and she returns for an equally shocking ...

Adoring Women - MTP160

09 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Why do so many guys have a hard time actually liking and enjoying the gender we're sexually attracted to? My co-host Zan Perrion has been enlightening...

Witty Banter - MTP159

02 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What is 'witty banter', anyway? Professional comedienne Kristen Carney and I tackle that one first, which is a formidable question in and of itself. I...

Keeping Her In Love With You - MTP158

26 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

My co-host Jim Wolfe is one of the good guys in dating and seduction advice, and the author of the newly-released and auspiciously-titled book The Hap...

What To Do When Women Give You Nothing To Go On - MTP157

19 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

There has been a disturbing trend within the last few years. More and more, women everywhere are giving us as men less and less to work with. When tex...

A Man Of Value - MTP156

12 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The term 'value' has always been sort of a nebulous one as it relates to what makes us attractive as men. That's why my friend and co-host Tripp Krame...

The Triumphant Return Of Offline Dating - MTP155

05 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When I first heard about my co-host's gig several years ago, I was skeptical. It sounded gimmicky to talk about 'offline dating'. But now Camille Virg...

The Healthy 100/0 Relationship - MTP154

28 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

My co-host for this episode, Matt Javit, recently spent over two years traveling the world with his wife. Besides engaging in lots of 'world barbersho...

Broken Pickers: Why People Keep Ending Up With The Wrong Person - MTP153

21 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Both my co-host Diana Mandel and I have a long, sordid history in our 'previous lives' of having broken pickers. With that in the distant past for bot...

What Kind Of Dating Advice Is Given To Women? - MTP152

14 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wish you could be a fly on the wall when women are being coached on how to get a guy? Well, wonder no more. My guest is Scott McDougal, a renowne...

The Obsolete Man...Don't Be That Guy - MTP151

07 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This episode gets an exciting hint of futurism, thanks to my good friend Derek Loudermilk. In his new book Superconnectors, he outlines the top ten wa...

Dating Essentials For Men - MTP150

31 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It has been way too long since with did a good, straight-up dating advice episode. That means when Robert Glover of 'No More Mr. Nice Guy' fame droppe...

Human Mating Rituals - MTP149

24 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What can you expect from a show co-hosted by a man who wrote The Ape That Understood The Universe? Evolutionary psychology professor and author Steve ...

Dating And Relating On The Right - MTP148

17 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This is going to be one of the most controversial episodes I've ever produced. That's because politics are a hot potato nowadays, and this show inextr...

Live The Hero And Play The Villain - MTP147

10 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Not all of us are Navy seals, lion tamers or MMA fighters. But nevertheless, my co-host Anthony Simeone believes all of us are heroes, even if we don'...

Masculinity And Femininity All Over The World - MTP146

25 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When you talk about someone being "distinguished", it's means they're set apart from the rest. Harry Mitsidis most certainly fits that definition, as ...

Strong, Confident Women Rock - MTP145

12 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

First, she threw down on the most downloaded episode in the history of this show. Now, she's back to hit the topic du jour with a big, heavy hammer. S...

Aren't YOU The Charmer (What Women Find Charming) - MTP144

03 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

She charmed us with amazing text message ideas. She even charmed a bunch of us guys with brownies when we shared the stage with her once. But now Clau...

How To Know When You've Met Your Match - MTP143

24 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You'll likely go out with a whole lot of women before you meet the one you want to keep around forever. And according to matchmaker Rachel Russo, you ...

Fearlessness And Courage - MTP142

11 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Fear not only robs you of your confidence and your masculine presence, it steals your very ability to enjoy life itself. My good friend Justin Stenstr...

Break-Up Warning Signs - MTP141

04 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The truth is that most of us will break up with the vast majority of people we ever date, right? That doesn't make it any less painful or frustrating,...

Use Your Voice To Attract Women, Success And Power - MTP140

25 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Krystin Wahl is a vocal essence expert. You would think doing a podcast with a voice expert would be about as unnerving as going on a date with a psyc...

Seduce Women And Give Them Incredible Pleasure, Even In The #MeToo Era - MTP139

18 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When the #MeToo hashtag first started, one of my wife's friends posted on Facebook about it. She said, 'Does this mean 'pound me too'? Because if it d...

Women Who Are Easily Offended - MTP138

09 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

My co-host, Joe Bovino, is a 5x number one bestseller on Amazon and a health and fitness coach. But he's also the author of some of the most entertain...

Relentless Flirting For Sport - MTP137

31 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

There has not been a show with 'flirting' in the title since episode 27. Granted, that could be because practically every show I do with a female gues...

What If You Are Too Busy, But Nothing's Getting Done? - MTP136

12 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jarrod Haning is a true Renaissance man. But most importantly to this episode, he is a performance coach and devoted advocate of the Nobel-nominated M...

Radical Honesty For The Win - MTP135

27 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

As co-founder of The Handel Group, my co-host Lauren Zander has coached major corporations and famous celebrities on the art of success. But it's her ...

How Women Talk About Men When We're Not Around - MTP134

19 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Co-Host Emily McKay (http://www.gettogetherstaytogether.com) It took a whopping 134 episodes, but my wife Emily is finally the co-host. That's because...

What Do Women Really Want? - MTP133

10 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Co-Host Mike Goldstein (http://www.mountaintoppodcast.com/goldstein) New York City's own EZ Dating Coach Mike Goldstein joins me for a classic discuss...