Welcome to the Manosphere: Pick-up Artists, Incels, and the Seduction Community

What's the difference between an MRA and a MGTOW? Should you even care? Probably not, but we'll tell you anyway. Join the guys for a weird and occasionally uncomfortable journey through the confused, incestuous network of online communities collectively known as the manosphere.  *TW: There is discussion of sensitive topics in this episode, including brief references to sexual assault.* In this episode: The history of PUAs Ovid and the Ars Amatoria ("Art of Love") Don Juan (Don Giovanni)  Giacomo Casanova Jack Hanley and Being a Gentlemen's Guide to Guide to Scientific Seduction in 8 Easy Steps Norton Hughes Johnathan's Guide Book for the Young Man About Town Eric Weber and How to Pick Up Girls! Neil Strauss and The Game: Penetrating the Secret Society of Pickup Artists Mystery (Erik Von Markovik) PUA Techniques and Terminology: Peacocking Negging Approach Anxiety Targets, Sets Sarging Last Minute Resistance Assuming Familiarity Keno Escalation/Compliance Test HBs and the hotness scale Template of a pickup Dr. Bianca Fileborn VH1 and The Pickup Artist The Manoshpere: Men's Rights Activists MGTOWs Incels Red Pill The appeal of PUA DISCORD ~ Become an Insomniac! Join the Midnight Masses by supporting the show on PATREON and unlock exclusive bonus content. ~ Join the community, chat with fellow insomniacs, and vote on episode topics via DISCORD ~ Send Shane and Duncan a message at [email protected] ~ Rep the show! Grab a tee or mug at the MIDNIGHT MERCH store and spread the word. ~ Follow us on INSTAGRAM