Man Up Together

In this episode of the Man Up Together podcast, hosts Alex Peskin and Bobby Jacobs talk politics. They start by talking about why men like to run for elected office. Then they take a deeper dive into the political landscape these days, especially how polarized it is, how loyal we can be without thinking, then what it would be like to actually think about what we want in a politician. They finish by exploring how regular guys and therapists handle pain management.Connect With Us:Instagram: @ManUpTogetherPodcastEmail: [email protected]: Man Up Together Podcast (comment and engage!)www.TheRelationshipHouse.org#ManUpTogether #MensMentalHealth #MidtermElections #MaleVulnerability #Politics #MensPodcast #MentalHealthAwareness #Democrats #Republicans #ModernMasculinityDisclaimer: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or therapy. Nothing shared on this show should be taken as professional guidance. If you’re struggling or feel you may be in crisis, please call 988, reach out to a qualified mental health professional or someone you trust who can connect you with immediate support, or call 911 for emergencies.

In this episode of the Man Up Together podcast, hosts Alex Peskin and Bobby Jacobs talk about why men like to start obscure, time consuming hobbies when they are stressed. Then they take a deeper dive into the easier and less vulnerable ways to engage - shallow conversation starters and outsized blow ups - and how this connects to our hopes of protecting ourselves and our relationships, however misguided. They finish by exploring how regular guys and therapists handle stigma around the use of medication for mental health and how men (and everyone else) can make the decision when to use it. Connect With Us:Instagram: @ManUpTogetherPodcastEmail: [email protected]: Man Up Together Podcast (comment and engage!)www.TheRelationshipHouse.org#ManUpTogether #MensMentalHealth #ConversationStarters #MaleVulnerability #EmotionalRegulation #MensPodcast #MentalHealthAwareness #Hobbies #ModernMasculinity Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or therapy. Nothing shared on this show should be taken as professional guidance. If you’re struggling or feel you may be in crisis, please call 988, reach out to a qualified mental health professional or someone you trust who can connect you with immediate support, or call 911 for emergencies.

In this episode of the Man Up Together podcast, hosts Alex Peskin and Bobby Jacobs talk about why men like rivalry before they take a deeper dive into a discussion about the culture of college sports - how we become fans, what it is like to be fans, and some of the less friendly ways fandom can come out toward others.Connect With Us:Instagram: @ManUpTogetherPodcastEmail: [email protected]: Man Up Together Podcast (comment and engage!)www.TheRelationshipHouse.org#ManUpTogether #MensMentalHealth #CollegeFootball #MaleVulnerability #Rivalry #MensPodcast #MentalHealthAwareness #Sports #ModernMasculinityDisclaimer: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or therapy. Nothing shared on this show should be taken as professional guidance. If you’re struggling or feel you may be in crisis, please call 988, reach out to a qualified mental health professional or someone you trust who can connect you with immediate support, or call 911 for emergencies.

In this episode of the Man Up Together podcast, hosts Alex Peskin and Bobby Jacobs talk about why men like drafting before they take a deeper dive into a discussion about fantasy football, their journey, and the positive and negative things that can come from it.Connect With Us:Instagram: @ManUpTogetherPodcastEmail: [email protected]: Man Up Together Podcast (comment and engage!)www.TheRelationshipHouse.org#ManUpTogether #MensMentalHealth #FantasyFootball #MaleVulnerability #FantasyFootballDraft #MensPodcast #MentalHealthAwareness #Friendship #ModernMasculinityDisclaimer: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or therapy. Nothing shared on this show should be taken as professional guidance. If you’re struggling or feel you may be in crisis, please call 988, reach out to a qualified mental health professional or someone you trust who can connect you with immediate support, or call 911 for emergencies.

In this episode of the Man Up Together podcast, hosts Alex Peskin and Bobby Jacobs talk about why men like the status quo before they take a deeper dive into a discussion about transition and change, what makes it hard, and how we can challenge ourselves to get the most out of it.Connect With Us:Instagram: @ManUpTogetherPodcastEmail: [email protected]: Man Up Together Podcast (comment and engage!)www.TheRelationshipHouse.org#ManUpTogether #MensMentalHealth #Change #MaleVulnerability #PoppingTheQuestion #MensPodcast #MentalHealthAwareness #Stuckness #ModernMasculinityDisclaimer: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or therapy. Nothing shared on this show should be taken as professional guidance. If you’re struggling or feel you may be in crisis, please call 988, reach out to a qualified mental health professional or someone you trust who can connect you with immediate support, or call 911 for emergencies.

In this episode of the Man Up Together podcast, hosts Alex Peskin and Bobby Jacobs talk about why men like watching the wild antics of the "Jackass" franchise. They also have a deeper discussion about male friendship, how it is depicted, changing, and by many accounts deteriorating in our society.Connect With Us:Instagram: @ManUpTogetherPodcastEmail: [email protected]: Man Up Together Podcast (comment and engage!)www.TheRelationshipHouse.org#ManUpTogether #MensMentalHealth #MaleFriendship #MaleVulnerability #MaleIsolation #MensPodcast #MentalHealthAwareness #Jackass #ModernMasculinityDisclaimer: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or therapy. Nothing shared on this show should be taken as professional guidance. If you’re struggling or feel you may be in crisis, please call 988, reach out to a qualified mental health professional or someone you trust who can connect you with immediate support, or call 911 for emergencies.

In this episode of the Man Up Together podcast, hosts Alex Peskin and Bobby Jacobs talk about why men like starting podcasts. They also have a deeper discussion about why they started this podcast and analyzed the podcast world for what is positive and negative about how we can be influenced by this medium. Connect With Us:Instagram: @ManUpTogetherPodcastEmail: [email protected]: Man Up Together Podcast (comment and engage!)www.TheRelationshipHouse.org#ManUpTogether #MensMentalHealth #Pivot #MaleVulnerability #NewHeights #MensPodcast #MentalHealthAwareness #TateBrothers #ModernMasculinityDisclaimer: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or therapy. Nothing shared on this show should be taken as professional guidance. If you’re struggling or feel you may be in crisis, please call 988, reach out to a qualified mental health professional or someone you trust who can connect you with immediate support, or call 911 for emergencies.

In this special episode of the Man Up Together podcast, host Alex Peskin and guest host, Alex's brother Noah Peskin talk about why men like being brothers. Alex also asks Noah to share his process of learning to be a man and to weigh in on some past Man Up Together topics. They also utilize his passion for soccer to make sense of the masculinity, both healthy and less healthy, throughout the 2026 World Cup. As you can tell, the audio was a little tougher this episode, but we will be back to our normal quality next week. Thanks for your patience! Hope you enjoy!Connect With Us:Instagram: @ManUpTogetherPodcastEmail: [email protected]: Man Up Together Podcast (comment and engage!)www.TheRelationshipHouse.org#ManUpTogether #MensMentalHealth #WorldCup #MaleVulnerability #Brothers #MensPodcast #MentalHealthAwareness #RunningWithTheBulls #ModernMasculinityDisclaimer: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or therapy. Nothing shared on this show should be taken as professional guidance. If you’re struggling or feel you may be in crisis, please call 988, reach out to a qualified mental health professional or someone you trust who can connect you with immediate support, or call 911 for emergencies.

In this episode of the Man Up Together podcast, hosts Alex Peskin and Bobby Jacobs talk about why men like cartoons. They also have a deeper discussion analyzing TV dads over the years and what we can learn about them and ourselves. And don't miss the "Ask a Regular Guy vs. Ask a Therapist" in this one. Connect With Us:Instagram: @ManUpTogetherPodcastEmail: [email protected]: Man Up Together Podcast (comment and engage!)www.TheRelationshipHouse.org#ManUpTogether #MensMentalHealth #Cartoons #MaleVulnerability #TVDads #MensPodcast #MentalHealthAwareness #PopCulture #ModernMasculinityDisclaimer: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or therapy. Nothing shared on this show should be taken as professional guidance. If you’re struggling or feel you may be in crisis, please call 988, reach out to a qualified mental health professional or someone you trust who can connect you with immediate support, or call 911 for emergencies.

In this episode of the Man Up Together podcast, join hosts Alex Peskin and Bobby Jacobs on their beach vacation as they reminisce about the good ole' days and ask the hard hitting questions everyone should be thinking about.Connect With Us:Instagram: @ManUpTogetherPodcastEmail: [email protected]: Man Up Together Podcast (comment and engage!)www.TheRelationshipHouse.org#ManUpTogether #MensMentalHealth #WouldYouRather #MaleVulnerability #BeerPong #MensPodcast #MentalHealthAwareness #Vacation #ModernMasculinityDisclaimer: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or therapy. Nothing shared on this show should be taken as professional guidance. If you’re struggling or feel you may be in crisis, please call 988, reach out to a qualified mental health professional or someone you trust who can connect you with immediate support, or call 911 for emergencies.

In this episode of the Man Up Together podcast, hosts Alex Peskin and Bobby Jacobs talk about why men have a tendency to want to solve problems, whether they know what the actual problem is or not. They also have a deeper discussion about what to think about when hoping to be supportive partners when the person we are in a relationship with is going through various challenges in life.Connect With Us:Instagram: @ManUpTogetherPodcastEmail: [email protected]: Man Up Together Podcast (comment and engage!)www.TheRelationshipHouse.org#ManUpTogether #MensMentalHealth #Relationships #MaleVulnerability #SupportivePartner #MensPodcast #MentalHealthAwareness #ProblemSolving #ModernMasculinityDisclaimer: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or therapy. Nothing shared on this show should be taken as professional guidance. If you’re struggling or feel you may be in crisis, please call 988, reach out to a qualified mental health professional or someone you trust who can connect you with immediate support, or call 911 for emergencies.

In this episode of the Man Up Together podcast, hosts Alex Peskin and Bobby Jacobs talk about why men love coaching their kids sports teams. In honor of Father's Day, they also have a deeper discussion about father figures throughout their lives and what we can gain from having these men in our lives or the lives of others.Connect With Us:Instagram: @ManUpTogetherPodcastEmail: [email protected]: Man Up Together Podcast (comment and engage!)www.TheRelationshipHouse.org#ManUpTogether #MensMentalHealth #FathersDay #MaleVulnerability #FatherFigures #MensPodcast #MentalHealthAwareness #Humility #ModernMasculinityDisclaimer: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or therapy. Nothing shared on this show should be taken as professional guidance. If you’re struggling or feel you may be in crisis, please call 988, reach out to a qualified mental health professional or someone you trust who can connect you with immediate support, or call 911 for emergencies.

In this episode of the Man Up Together podcast, hosts Alex Peskin and Bobby Jacobs talk about why men love yard work. They also have a deeper discussion about regrets, how we can learn from them, and what it is like to use vulnerability as a strength.Connect With Us:Instagram: @ManUpTogetherPodcastEmail: [email protected]: Man Up Together Podcast (comment and engage!)www.TheRelationshipHouse.org#ManUpTogether #MensMentalHealth #Regrets #MaleVulnerability #NoRagrets #MensPodcast #MentalHealthAwareness #LearnFromYourMistakes #ModernMasculinityDisclaimer: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or therapy. Nothing shared on this show should be taken as professional guidance. If you’re struggling or feel you may be in crisis, please call 988, reach out to a qualified mental health professional or someone you trust who can connect you with immediate support, or call 911 for emergencies.

In this episode of the Man Up Together podcast, hosts Alex Peskin and Bobby Jacobs exchange their favorite dick jokes and talk about why men like juvenile humor. They also have a deeper discussion about humor in general - where we learn it from, how we use it, and how we can use it better.Connect With Us:Instagram: @ManUpTogetherPodcastEmail: [email protected]: Man Up Together Podcast (comment and engage!)www.TheRelationshipHouse.org#ManUpTogether #MensMentalHealth #DickJokes #MaleVulnerability #Humor #MensPodcast #MentalHealthAwareness #Comedy #ModernMasculinityDisclaimer: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or therapy. Nothing shared on this show should be taken as professional guidance. If you’re struggling or feel you may be in crisis, please call 988, reach out to a qualified mental health professional or someone you trust who can connect you with immediate support, or call 911 for emergencies.

In this episode of the Man Up Together podcast, hosts Alex Peskin and Bobby Jacobs talk about why men seek painful activities. Then they explore the impact of male peer groups and role models in their camp years as well as how they handled the same roles later in life. How did this shape their ideas of masculinity? The session ends by discussing the best ways to find a therapist and an effective therapy experience.Connect With Us:Instagram: @ManUpTogetherPodcastEmail: [email protected]: Man Up Together Podcast (comment and engage!)www.TheRelationshipHouse.org#ManUpTogether #MensMentalHealth #MaleRoleModels #MaleVulnerability #Camp #MensPodcast #MentalHealthAwareness #Therapy #ModernMasculinityDisclaimer: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or therapy. Nothing shared on this show should be taken as professional guidance. If you’re struggling or feel you may be in crisis, please call 988, reach out to a qualified mental health professional or someone you trust who can connect you with immediate support, or call 911 for emergencies.

In this episode of the Man Up Together podcast, hosts Alex Peskin and Bobby Jacobs talk about why men love their power tools. Then they explore trends in what jobs are considered male vs female and which ones are shifting, why is this the case, and how does this impact struggles with young male employment.Connect With Us:Instagram: @ManUpTogetherPodcastEmail: [email protected]: Man Up Together Podcast (comment and engage!)#ManUpTogether #MensMentalHealth #ManJobs #MaleVulnerability #Employment #MensPodcast #MentalHealthAwareness #PowerTools #ModernMasculinityDisclaimer: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or therapy. Nothing shared on this show should be taken as professional guidance. If you’re struggling or feel you may be in crisis, please call 988, reach out to a qualified mental health professional or someone you trust who can connect you with immediate support, or call 911 for emergencies.

In this episode of the Man Up Together podcast, hosts Alex Peskin and Bobby Jacobs interview Sex Therapist Lisa Strube. They discuss masculinity and sex as it relates to self-worth, how we learn what sex should mean to us as a man, some common sexual issues, and habits for healthy sex.Connect With Us:Instagram: @ManUpTogetherPodcastEmail: [email protected]: Man Up Together Podcast (comment and engage!)#ManUpTogether #MensMentalHealth #Sexuality #MaleVulnerability #SexualDysfunction #MensPodcast #MentalHealthAwareness #SexTherapy #ModernMasculinityDisclaimer: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or therapy. Nothing shared on this show should be taken as professional guidance. If you’re struggling or feel you may be in crisis, please call 988, reach out to a qualified mental health professional or someone you trust who can connect you with immediate support, or call 911 for emergencies.Resources from Special Guest, Lisa Strube, LPC, CST:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisajotherapy/LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-strubePrivate practice website: https://lisajotherapy.com/Shopify sexual wellness store: https://lisajosspot.com/Substack: https://substack.com/@lisajosspotYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LisaJosSpothttps://www.martyklein.com/- Makes intimacy relatable and truly validates difficult sexual experiencesThe New Male Sexuality by Bernie Zilbergeld, Ph.D.- I found it funny and insightful. However, it is adeeper dive.Barry McCarthy:● Rekindling Desire ● Male Sexual Awareness ● Discovering Your Couple Sexual Style ● Enduring Desire Foreplay RadioJustin Lehmiller - https://www.sexandpsychology.com/ Dr. Tara - https://www.luvbites.co/ Instagram: @lovebites.cohttps://bookshop.org/p/books/guide-to-getting-it-on-crush-it-in-bed-paul-joannides/45755ec52bc46bda

In this episode of the Man Up Together podcast, hosts Alex Peskin and Bobby Jacobs celebrate Mother's Day by making sense of the impact our relationships with our mothers have on us throughout our lives.Connect With Us:Instagram: @ManUpTogetherPodcastEmail: [email protected]: Man Up Together Podcast (comment and engage!)#ManUpTogether #MensMentalHealth #MothersDay #MaleVulnerability #Moms #MensPodcast #MentalHealthAwareness #Parenting #ModernMasculinityDisclaimer: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or therapy. Nothing shared on this show should be taken as professional guidance. If you’re struggling or feel you may be in crisis, please call 988, reach out to a qualified mental health professional or someone you trust who can connect you with immediate support, or call 911 for emergencies.

In this episode of the Man Up Together podcast, hosts Alex Peskin and Bobby Jacobs dive deep into masculine investing habits, how we learn our financial habits, and challenges getting on the same financial page in relationships.Connect With Us:Instagram: @ManUpTogetherPodcastEmail: [email protected]: Man Up Together Podcast (comment and engage!)#ManUpTogether #MensMentalHealth #FinancialLiteracy #MaleVulnerability #MoneyStress #MensPodcast #MentalHealthAwareness #WallStreetBets #ModernMasculinityDisclaimer: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or therapy. Nothing shared on this show should be taken as professional guidance. If you’re struggling or feel you may be in crisis, please call 988, reach out to a qualified mental health professional or someone you trust who can connect you with immediate support, or call 911 for emergencies.

In this episode of the Man Up Together podcast, hosts Alex Peskin and Bobby Jacobs dive deep into masculine eating habits, fitness struggles, and the crucial link between physical and mental health. Connect With Us:Instagram: @ManUpTogetherPodcastEmail: [email protected]: Man Up Together Podcast (comment and engage!)#ManUpTogether #MensMentalHealth #FitnessMotivation #MaleVulnerability #HealthAndWellness #MensPodcast #MentalHealthAwareness #FitnessJourney #ModernMasculinityDisclaimer: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or therapy. Nothing shared on this show should be taken as professional guidance. If you’re struggling or feel you may be in crisis, please call 988, reach out to a qualified mental health professional or someone you trust who can connect you with immediate support, or call 911 for emergencies.

Why is apologizing so hard for us? In this episode, Alex and Bobby explore road rage and saying sorry, including their personal experience and challenges with both. You'll learn: • Why it is difficult but powerful to apologize • Some common pitfalls when saying sorry • How to formulate an effective apology to improve relationship communication Whether you're in a relationship or just want to grow your apology skills for those who matter in your life, this conversation will help you build trust with others. Referenced: Songs by Justin Bieber and Timbaland **Man Up Together** is a podcast redefining masculinity through vulnerability, friendship, and real talk. Follow us: @manuptogetherpodcast Email: [email protected]

For "Why Do Men Like This" Bobby and Alex decide which dangerous animal experiences they would partake in. Then they explore the idea of bravery, what actually feels like worthwhile bravery, and what it could be like to raise brave children. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram! Enjoy the show!

Bobby mansplains to Alex in Why Do Men Like This. Then they make sense of humor as survival, relationships, and being a boss by discussing Steve Carell's character from The Office, Michael Scott! Enjoy the episode and find us on Instagram for more!

Bobby and Alex ask Why Do Men Like picking on each other. Then fittingly, they discuss the new Netflix documentary Inside The Manosphere by Louis Theroux and try to make sense of the Manosphere itself. Enjoy the show!

Alex and Bobby talk about the ups and downs of gambling before exploring several aspects of grief as it relates to the deaths of their fathers, and they show that real men do cry. Let's Man Up...Together!

Alex and Bobby somehow connect hot dogs and vulnerability before they deep dive into common relationship dynamics while reviewing the men of The Break-Up. Enjoy!

Bobby and Alex talk sports in their new segment "Why Do Men Like This?" and the ways sports have led to connection in their lives. They also discuss the book Relentless by Tim Grover and explore ideas around balance and priorities. Enjoy!

Bobby and Alex use the 1999 film Big Daddy to Man Up Together as they examine what it is like to be a father, no longer have a father, and be a man in our society.

In the first ever episode of the Man Up Together Podcast, Alex Peskin and Bobby Jacobs introduce themselves and their hopes for this podcast. Laugh, learn, and grow with them as they look to model what it is like to push past the instinct of men to emotionally isolate. The hosts make sense of themselves, share curiosity of each other, and decide what the state of the inside of their cars can tell us about them as humans.