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Episodes

1. 37

   PSA: Donate to support Black Lives (venmo @reallybropod)

   TLDR IF YOU DONATE TO SUPPORT THE BLACK LIVES MATTER MOVEMENT AND THE NAACP LEGAL DEFENSE FUND WE’LL MAKE YOU A PERSONAL PODCAST. (venmo @reallybropod) We won’t be putting out our planned episode this week. For our non-black listeners, use the time you would have spent listening educating…

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   Jun 4, 2020

   8m
2. 44

   44. Mama's Boys

   BEEP BEEP Mother's day special BEEP BEEP! The bros break down the impact of their mothers on their lives. Plus a recap of our favorite episodes of all time!

   May 18, 2020

   41m
3. 43

   43. Football, Mentorship, and Manhood (ft. Touré Carter)

   Former college all-American defensive back, Arena Football Champion, and Stanford Assistant coach stops by (online because social distancing) to talk about football as a vehicle for life lessons and growth, transitioning from a locker room full of men to a house full of women, giving back, and...

   May 4, 2020

   48m
4. 42

   42. Quarantined

   The bros take their friendship virtual, and talk about what it means to stay close emotionally when you can't physically. In a position to give help, or in a position where you need help? Sign up to give or receive help (monetary, direct aid, connection to resources, etc) at c19helpsquad.com....

   Apr 6, 2020

   45m
5. 41

   41. International Women's Day (feat. Munira Alimire)

   Very special guest joining us today to discuss American and International Feminism, our Bro and Brorespondent Munira! Super fun/candid conversation... also coronavirus is a thing y'all. Wash ya damn hands.

   Mar 10, 2020

   33m
6. 40

   40. Broentine's Day

   "Hey, what is this thing called love? no idea, but let's act like we know and talk about it for a little bit!" - Evan and Sammy, before this episode (probably). Seriously though, one of our favorite free form episodes, and it's on... ... ... platonic love, aw so wholesome. Also - can love be...

   Feb 25, 2020

   1h 14m
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   39. Cuddly (Softboy Culture ft. Lil Seyi)

   We talk a lot about how men aren't as in touch with their own emotions as they need to be. But what happens when men only act in touch, and maintain the same toxic motives beneath the surface? The bros tackle what it means to be a "softboy" and how we can create genuine vulnerability in a culture...

   Feb 10, 2020

   59m
8. 38

   38. Break it Down (Provider Identity ft. Aymann Ismail)

   The Bros chop it up with a true legend (and bro), Slate journalist + host of the podcast Man Up, Aymann Ismail! The Dynamic Trio (damn, that's got a nice ring to it) critically analyze men's identities as "providers," being our best selves, and find out that Aymann has ALSO not been to the doctor...

   Jan 28, 2020

   1h 03m
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   37. I'm Just Here So I Won't Get Fined (Health & Cleanliness)

   Why do guys take pride in not being clean? And why do guys avoid the doctor? The Bros start with showering and end up with colonoscopies. How did we get there? Well, that’s the journey :) IMPORTANT LOGISTICAL ANNOUNCEMENT: For this season (season 4), we will be releasing episodes bi-weekly, or...

   Jan 14, 2020

   1h 00m
10. 35

    35. Beards 'n Stuff

    In honor of the end of No Shave November, the Bros wrestle with what it means to have a beard and how beards affect life as a man.

    Dec 2, 2019

    1h 03m
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    34. Structure, Structure, Structure (Virginity Testing ft. Nidhi Mahale)

    The Bros welcome back official Bro-Respondent Nidhi Mahale for a conversation about TI testing his daughter's virginity, Colin Kaepernick, the life of a classy president, and more. Also, Nidhi learns to say words right.

    Nov 18, 2019

    58m
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    33. We Should Use My Pants!

    The Bros embrace their artistic side and dive into what art means to them while making a world-class painting. Is Sammy really Picasso if he never bit off his own ear? Tornado or TorNATO?

    Nov 11, 2019

    46m
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    32. You Know What's Spooky? (Police Violence ft. Samuel Sinyangwe)

    The Bros create a revolutionary new idea for how to celebrate Halloween, are you ready for it? Then, they chat with activist Samuel Sinyangwe about something truly scary: police violence and masculinity in police violence. It's truly #Spookyseason.

    Nov 5, 2019

    1h 02m
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    31. Wanna Paint Our Nails? (ft. eisenach)

    Stanford Dormpop artist and Official Homie eisenach drops by Sammy's room to paint his nails and chat with the bros about existential meta type stuff (yeah, we're pretty f**king intellectual). Go check out his EP Transitory Places!

    Oct 28, 2019

    1h 01m
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    29. There's Something There (Incarceration ft. Anderson and Professor Janice Ross)

    The bros sit down for one of their realest episodes yet: prisons and masculinity. With two amazing guests coming from very different angles into the prison system, the bros break down exactly how these concepts are intertwined by shutting up and playing the interview. Big ups to our new friends...

    Oct 12, 2019

    1h 07m
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    28. Sick Flow (Hair feat. Jhonatan Ewunetie)

    The bros catch up on their summer growth. Then, they dive into hair and appearance with fellow bro Jhonatan while Evan cuts their hair. Also, frozen GoGurts are a thing?

    Oct 4, 2019

    1h 08m
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    27. Invisibility Is Influence (SUMMER SPECIAL 6 ft. Jerome Record)

    Evan sits down with an old mentor to talk about his work, world view, how to influence change, and more. This is a shorter preview of a longer interview that will be released as part of a larger Michigan storytelling project later this fall. [CONTAINS EXPLICIT LANGUAGE]

    Sep 12, 2019

    24m
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    26. How Munira Became Munira (SUMMER SPECIAL 5 ft. Munira Alimire)

    Sammy sits down with activist and current chair of the Stanford undergraduate senate Munira Alimire to talk about one of the scariest experiences that shaped her life.

    Aug 30, 2019

    14m
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    25. A Midsummer Night's Bro (SUMMER SPECIAL 4 ft. Karen Lopez)

    The bros catch up on their summer adventures from across the ocean, argue about the name Karen, and talk about their observations on masculinity from their new summer environments.

    Aug 15, 2019

    53m
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    24. What Gives Me Nightmares (SUMMER SPECIAL 3 ft. Sequoiah Hippolyte)

    Evan sits down with Stanford filmmaker, student, creative, and knowledge fountain Sequoiah Hippolyte to talk about being mixed-race and how it impacts daily life and the world we live in. Plus, catch her debut film "Plum" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UN-3PwQmQI

    Aug 1, 2019

    22m
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    23. I'm a Bit Jazzed (SUMMER SPECIAL 2 ft. Nelufar Hedayat)

    Sammy talks with Nelufar Hedayat, an incredible British journalist and beam of light, about trafficking, change theory, and why we shouldn't shame people who like unicorns. Plus, apparently "hot takes" aren't a thing in the UK?! Don't worry though, we're working on fixing that.

    Jul 18, 2019

    28m
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    22. Wrestling with Love (SUMMER SPECIAL 1)

    What can stop this podcast from happening? Apparently not the Atlantic Ocean! The Bros each give you their take on what it means to be patriotic and how we should treat this special holiday week. Also, barbecue is delicious. Second also, sorry for Sammy's bad sound quality, recorded on a phone...

    Jul 4, 2019

    21m
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    21. Words Are Hard (Season Two Finale)

    The bros wrap up their second season behind the mic with some quality memories and a glimpse into the future before our short summer hiatus. But don't be sad, quality content will return soon! Also, Evan realized that talking coherently is sometimes difficult.

    Jun 13, 2019

    24m
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    20. I'm A Big Water Man (Headassery ft. VII And Justin Tinker)

    The bros break down the concept of headassery, and even bring in Justin Tinker, top-notch headass scholar, to break down the contributions of headassery to society, the difference from dumbassery, and the benefits and drawbacks to life as a headass. Also, hear from VII, an amazing rapper from...

    Jun 6, 2019

    1h 01m
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    19. Be a Bro, Not a Bully (Part 2 of 2: Bullying ft. Natalie Hampton)

    The Bros debate what it means to be "from" a state, talk about bullying with Sit With Us founder Natalie Hampton, and reflect on their past experiences with bullying (spoiler alert: it gets super deep.) Oh, also they come up with the best idea EVER to solve the national crisis of bullying...

    May 30, 2019

    1h 08m
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    18. Body Pockets (Part 1 of 2: Insecurity ft. Clarissa Carter)

    The Bros dive into their deepest insecurities this week. Then, Sammy and Evan talk about how people express confidence, how it affects other people, and talk to Stanford musician Clarissa Carter on her music, which deals a lot with personal insecurity. Evan gets distracted by the Michigan...

    May 23, 2019

    1h 04m
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    17. The Jorja Smith Episode (ft. Jorja Smith)

    The bros get the amazing opportunity to interview Jorja Smith, and spend the rest of the episode breaking down some of her amazing musical work.

    May 16, 2019

    52m
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    15. The God Way (Religion ft. Munira Alimire)

    After going to hell last week, the Bros try to get back in God's good graces by discussing the role of religion in our society, bro culture, and their own lives. But then they design a new religion and now they're going to hell again.

    May 2, 2019

    1h 06m
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    13. The Godfathers (Philanthropy ft. Professor John Hennessy and Charles Pan)

    The bros interview "the godfather of Silicon Valley" on the challenges of being Stanford's president, the motivation behind his new scholarship, how he thinks wealth should be used for impact, and then talk to a friend who failed his class last fall.

    Apr 11, 2019

    54m
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    12. I Would Go for a German Accent (Love ft. Kendall Beech, Teaman the Güey, and Professor Harrison)

    What is love? How should we love? Can a human love a robot? The bros interview a love scholar, a friend with strong opinions on defining relationships, and a budding musician/friend to answer these eternal questions and more.

    Apr 4, 2019

    53m
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    7. Segway into the Segway (#metoo & Clothing ft. Nidhi Mahale)

    The bros talk clothes and segways, and welcome special guest Nidhi Mahale for a discussion of the Me Too movement and the role of masculinity and bro culture in sexual assault.

    Feb 28, 2019

    1h 08m
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    6. Blanket Bros (Bromances & Grief ft. Rick Robert)

    The bros welcome special guest Rick Robert as they talk about bromances, dealing with grief, and try to figure out just how slick is too slick for Rick.

    Feb 21, 2019

    1h 05m
33. 5

    5. I Don't Know Anything (First Dates & Gym Culture)

    The Bros heat up your Valentine's Day with first date stories, some authentic talk on gym culture, and a plea to Jorja Smith to come on the Pod. Most of all, they realize that they literally know nothing in the grand scheme of knowledge that exists.

    Feb 15, 2019

    1h 08m
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    4. A Faraway Land Called Canada (Disney Movies & Contact Sports)

    The slightly tired bros talk Super Bowl reactions (#standwithkap), tackle the eternal question of the Disney movie, and share their experiences playing contact sports.

    Feb 7, 2019

    1h 08m
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    3. Jesus Was a Boxers Man (Crying & Boxers vs Briefs)

    The bros talk crying, take on the age-old question of Boxers vs Briefs, and critically examine what defines a smoothie.

    Jan 31, 2019

    56m
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    2. Breakfast At Midnight (Taylor Swift & The Women's March ft. Mea Anderson)

    The bros talk Taylor Swift, Gillette Toxic Masculinity Ad, and Women's March, with a special guest appearance from Mea Anderson, Stanford Women's March co-organizer.

    Jan 24, 2019

    1h 02m
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    1. Big Spoon Energy (Spooning & Emotions)

    The bros dive into spooning and emotions, complete with some hot takes and a few too many shoutouts.

    Jan 17, 2019

    1h 03m