In this episode, Ted and Patrick dive into why it’s so hard for men today to make and keep close friends. From the rise of loneliness to the disappearing social rituals that once held men together, we unpack the crisis facing modern brotherhood. They also explore real ways men can rebuild connection, step up to the challenge, and find meaningful friendship again. If you’ve been feeling isolated, disconnected, or unsure how to reach out, this conversation is for you. Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLzsGH4hM9TxHC4hHPvgMJw X: https://x.com/ManDownPodcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:lm4shifbvs6k63eb54k2gmho Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandown.podcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mandownpodcast 🎧New episodes every Tuesday & Thursday - Subscribe & hit the bell so you never miss one. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:07 Episode Intro 01:28 Friendship in Your 30s 02:45 The Challenges of Adult Friendships 04:05 Navigating One-Side Friendships 08:50 The Importance of Vulnerability in Friendships 10:40 Being Honest to Save the Friendship 13:02 Some Friendships Drain You More Than They Should 15:00 Building Meaningful Connections 15:19 ManDown & TTF Meet Up 15:55 When Guy Time Gets Replaced by Group Time 17:20 The Impact of Life Changes on Friendships 18:17 Navigating Male Friendships 19:06 The Challenge of Making New Friends 27:35 Ending Friendships and Moving On 30:24 Test the Relationship — See What Happens 32:55 The Awkward Truth About Men Making Friends 35:31 Cultural Shifts in Social Interactions 38:18 The Art of Ending a Friendship (With Style) 40:20 Friendship Isn’t Easy—But It’s Worth It 41:22 TikTok Trend: Men Calling Each Other Good Night 42:17 Calls Over Texts in a Digital World 43:44 Quick Fire Questions (New Podcast Segment) 44:10 Q1 Biggest Waste of Money Ever 48:31 Q2 Most Complimented On 49:09 One Compliment That Scares Ted 50:39 Q3 Do You Believe in Free-Will? 52:20 Q4 Piece of Art You Would Recommend to Anyone 56:52 Q5 Is There A Piece of Art That Everyone Loves, But You Hate 59:46 Q6 What Moment Divides Your Life Into Before and After? 1:02:36 Politics & Religion 1:03:27 Outro