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Men Aren’t Real

by Francesca Lionetti and Alexandra Shay

Welcome to Men Aren’t Real where two life-long best friends are here to give you their sage advice on dating, friendships, and pop culture. Men Aren't Real was inspired by the "Birds Aren't Real" conspiracy because we at Men Aren't Real believe that men were also replaced by robots in 1980. Join us bi-weekly (maybe) to listen in on what would have been a two-hour phone call! Follow us on instagram @francescalionetti and @alexandrrashay and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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Episodes

  1. Idea Wrangler Comma Vibes

    Welcome back to Men Aren’t Real! In this episode, Alex and Franny are chatting life updates, creepy crawly critters, taking many financial hits as a 20-something, and Alex’s failed hair journey. They lament about internet food trends, shaving their thighs, what constitutes a gorgeous lunch, and...

  2. E-ZPass Reciprocity

    Happy New Year! On this episode of Men Aren’t Real, Alex and Franny are gearing up for 2025. They chat about general life catch up’s, the holiday recap, and of course, goal setting for the new year. The girls discuss vision boards, doing things that feel authentic, and being in the trenches. Enjoy!

  3. Your Favorite Podcasters Favorite Podcast

    Welcome back listeners! On this weeks episode of Men Aren’t Real, Alex and Franny catch you up after a much needed break (aka we forgot to podcast) Franny moved, Alex had a bug infestation, but we’re back right in time for the holidays. The girls are here to chat about holiday gift guides…

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  4. The June Recap

    On this week’s episode of Men Aren’t Real Alex and Franny recap Alex’s birthday festivities, mixing friend groups, and Alex’s dating updates. The girls also play the friendship dictionary game, chat about supplements, explain our basket and get emotional over celebs. Enjoy!!

  5. If you dude me, I'll little fella you

    Welcome back to Men Aren’t Real! On this months episode, Alex and Franny kick things off by, you guessed it, complaining about their audio quality. Per usual, the girls ramble on about niche internet clips they never skip, updates on Alex’s dating life, fashion takes and defeating your enemies,...

  6. A Long, Strange, Episode!

    Alex and Francesca are chatting away this week! We managed to cover everything from WFH, Sunday rest videos, grey hairs, kids tv shows, and more. If you’re interested in a dose of chaos then you’ll certainly enjoy. Thanks for listening!

  7. 2024: The Year of Delusion and Witchcraft

    Welcome back!!! Alex and Francesca are back and better than ever (potentially?) We missed everyone and are so happy to be back on the pod. Alex and Franny go through some pretty major life updates that explain our absence, share ins and outs for 2024, and chat through our first ever movie review....

  8. TikTok Goes the Clock

    Welcome back to Men Aren’t Real! Alex and Franny are catching up on life updates, talking ways to beat boredom, and thrift shopping. They also get into all things BookTok, books they are loving atm, and why ladies love romance. Of course, they also chat a little about men being good at dumb shit,...

  9. Sunday Night Content Upper

    This week on Men Aren’t Real Alex and Franny are reenergized and ready to take on the new year. The ladies recap their NYE antics, talk trying (and failing) New Year’s resolutions, and give life advice they’ve picked up in their 25 years on this earth. Other miscellaneous tangents include: men on...

  10. Fragile Ego and Fuckery

    Happy New Year friends!! Alex and Franny are back with their first episode of 2023. The girls are catching up and taking an unplanned approach to the episode this week (and it shows lol). They are talking influencer run-ins, international nude culture, anti-depressants, and even a listener...

  11. Cheater, Cheater, Pumpkin Eater

    On this weeks episode of Men Aren’t Real, Alex and Franny are back on the mic. After a long awaited hiatus, they are discussing life updates and all things grudges. They get deep in the trenches on forgiveness, cheating, world history, feminist theory (of course) and so much more. Get ready for...

  12. Sexual Awakenings and Econ 224

    On this weeks episode of Men Aren’t Real Alex and Franny discuss their inner most thoughts, how men designed hook-up culture and a little bit on what women can do to change it. The girls also discuss how men created our silly little stock market, a tiny US history lesson, and how we are all just...

  13. Homie-Hoppers…?

    On this weeks episode of Men Aren’t Real, Alex and Franny get ~ brave~ and discuss friendships-turned-romance and the fallout that can happen as a result within the friend group. The girls also talk about the importance of your home town friends and the trails and tribulations of introducing your...

  14. Like Birds but Worse

    In the inaugural episode of men aren’t real Alex and Francesca introduce ourselves, talk about why we think men aren’t real, discuss our “icks” for men, and give a little bit of history on some previous relationships of ours.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to Men Aren’t Real where two life-long best friends are here to give you their sage advice on dating, friendships, and pop culture. Men Aren't Real was inspired by the "Birds Aren't Real" conspiracy because we at Men Aren't Real believe that men were also replaced by robots in 1980. Join us bi-weekly (maybe) to listen in on what would have been a two-hour phone call! Follow us on instagram @francescalionetti and @alexandrrashay and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

HOSTED BY

Francesca Lionetti and Alexandra Shay

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Welcome to Men Aren’t Real where two life-long best friends are here to give you their sage advice on dating, friendships, and pop culture. Men Aren't Real was inspired by the "Birds Aren't Real" conspiracy because we at Men Aren't Real believe that men were also replaced by robots in 1980. Join us...

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Men Aren’t Real is created and hosted by Francesca Lionetti and Alexandra Shay.
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