The Real Talk Podcast

The goal isn’t to become an emotionless man. The goal is to become a grounded man — someone who can feel deeply, think clearly, and lead wisely.

Join Max and Ryan as they get vulnerable about the comparison trap that so easily entangles so many guys and how we try to avoid, or if nothing else, use it as fuel to push us forward.  

Join Ryan and Kate as they discuss the anticipation of their daughter being born and the anticipation and excitement that comes along with it.  

Join Max and Ryan as they talk about the fears and excitements as both are getting ready to be dads (again)!  

Join Max and Ryan as they navigate the conversation of handling difference in a respectful way.  

Join Max and Ryan as they jump back into having some conversations at the table.  Life updates, babies galore, and what we're hoping for in the new year.  

Join Max and Ryan as they talk about being a man of your word, and living by example for those around us. 

another episode where Ryan and Max jump into some hard conversations about being true to yourself and letting go of what other people think.  

Join Max and Ryan as they talk about the Legacy they hope to have and leave behind.  

Join Max and Ryan for another conversation, this time diving into Ryan's divorce, Max's breakup, and where we are now.  

Join Max and Ryan as they reminisce on greatest takeways and lessons on their journey. 

Join Max and Ryan as they talk about what they're learning about loving their wives well.  Although not seasoned veterans, great insight as they continue to navigate this new area of their lives.  

Join Max and Ryan on the porch as they continue their conversation of what's been happening the last month and as they discuss what they've learned about themselves, others and God.  

Join Max and Ryan after a little hiatus as they connect about life, and answer the questions of What did you learn about yourself in the last month?  About Others?  And about God?  

Join Max and Ryan as they talk about the impact that others have had on them, and the impact that they hope to be having through their day to day lives.  

Join Max and Ryan as we dive into the idea of getting most out of life.  In a world of doom scrolling and the status quo, what does it look like to live a full life?  

Max and Ryan talk about having high expectations for themselves and what it looks like when we feel like we're falling short.  

Max and Ryan talk about the changes that have taken place personally, and how they've prepared and handled both the expected and unexpected.  

Max and Ryan are back after a short break...let's go!

Join Max and Ryan as they talk about finding joy in everyday life.  

Join Max and Ryan as they talk about the power of mentoring in their lives, both as someone who is being mentored, and the pouring back out of being a mentor to others.  

Max and Ryan sit down with Tyler Van Voorst and have a real conversation around the effects of pornography both on our brains, and our relationships and how to find freedom from this addiction.  

Join Max and Ryan for another episode as they talk through what it means to be the best version of yourself.  

Why is so hard for guys to identify emotions, and find ways to regulate them?  Max and Ryan talk about it in this episode.  

Life can throw a lot at you, listen in as Max and Ryan talking about finding the good in bad situations.  

Join Max and Ryan as they discuss setting goals, big and small and what has worked for them.  

Join Max and Ryan as they talk about finding your community and the value that friendship can be for men. 

Join Max and Ryan as they dive into what true vulnerability and transparency look like in relationships, and how men can overcome the societal norms in this area.  

Join Max and Ryan as they explain the heart to why this podcast exists and what to expect from future episodes