Co-Host Nic Long (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/nic) My guest is 2-time USA Olympian Nic Long, who happens to have made his name in the sport that's nearest and dearest to our hearts here at Casa McKay. That's BMX racing, of course...and Nic happens to be my first-ever BMX related guest. So why now, at episode 362? Well, IMAO there is no better example than BMX of an environment where the older, respected experts tend to give so much back to the younger kids. And after a survey I took online, I was thrilled when Nic was voted one of the most influential pros out there in this area. As such, there's absolutely no better man to help cover this all-important topic that has been on my radar screen for a couple of years now. So...when you become a father and have kids, you instinctively give back to them. But we as men tend to have a yearning inside to also give back beyond the four walls of our own homes, especially to the younger generation. After all, every one of us who successfully grew up to be adult men who contribute to society were likely mentored in some way. And the more we remember what it was like to be a kid, the stronger we sense the call of duty and our potential influence on the lives of kids. What exactly do we have to get handled in order to earn the right to be an effective role model to kids? Could it be that this concept is the very earmark of moving from boyhood into mature adulthood? And what's more, could it all be an even more valuable experience to everyone involved if we stop worrying about how inherently impressive we are, get over ourselves and simply jump in and help out? And what if we actually end up getting more out of giving back than even those we give back to? Get in on all the action--including the latest Masterclass For Men--at https://mountaintoppodcast.com
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Co-Host Emily McKay (https://www.deservewhatyouwant.com) Every couple thinks and behaves differently. You've probably thought and behaved differently depending on which woman was your girlfriend at a particular time in history. But for sure there are, well...'standards' that tend to rule any polite, public conversation about how men and women typically are when they're a couple, and what's 'normal'. So then, what IS 'normal'? Is there really such a thing? And if so, is that really what's BEST in a particular relationship...especially for YOU and your significant other? After all, sometimes 'normalcy' is unhappy. What kind of feelings should a couple have for each other? Can initial attraction and 'chemistry' possibly be a bad or dangerous thing, as some so-called experts say? On the other hand, is there any merit to the idea of 'learning to love each other'? And how do 'normal' couples behave? Is it healthy to 'fight', as some dating coaches have suggested? Or should you always be 'shiny and happy' instead? Surely, there has to be some middle ground, right? And what about jealousy...how much of that is 'normal'? Is total equality between men and women the new norm for most couples? And what about sex? Does any idea of what's 'normal' go completely out the window behind closed doors...or are most of us actually a lot more normal than we think we are? Get in on the Masterclasses, free downloads and more at https://mountaintoppodcast.com
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Co-Host Justin Stenstrom (http://mountaintoppodcast.com/elitelife) It's absolutely true that men don't worry about aging, nor do we care how we look nearly as much as women. But then, we hear from older women about how they're looking for younger men nowadays...all because men their own age are tired, cranky, sick and drink too much. Well, my returning guest is the Elite Man himself, Justin Stenstrom, who nowadays talks more holistically about Elite LIFE in general than simply Elite Manhood. Even though Justin is a bit younger than I am, he had already been getting weird symptoms and scary health warnings...all without even knowing where they were coming from. And here's the thing. Once we as men start down that path of apathy toward our health, we have less energy and get more depressed. As you may already know, that leads to a vortex of physical and psychological destruction that often leads to an early grave. And yet, because we're men, we'll rarely ask for help. We'll also let symptoms get worse and worse before we finally do something about it. So how do we as men stop ourselves from literally dying on this hill of stubbornness against changing that which is killing us? Or are dead-set on living out the fantasy of finding what we love and letting it kill us? Have you visited the website recently? Get in on the Masterclasses, the latest program Un-Settled and more...all at https://mountaintoppodcast.com
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Co-Host Steve Favis (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/robot) With all the talk about AI nowadays, it's inevitable that our focus turns to the concept of augmenting--or even replacing--relationships with women with relationships with robots. After all, your robot lover will never cheat on you, refuse sex, or be emotionally needy...let alone abusive. There would be no complaining about how much you drink and how much time you spend with your friends video gaming. And as an added bonus, 'she' will even clean your house, do the laundry and make you a sandwich. As much of a MGTOW paradise as this sounds, is this a good thing? Our instincts tell us not, even though the aforementioned benefits seem like an easy-button bonanza. So what's the deal? Are we just resistant to potential change, or should we listen to our instincts? My guest, Steve Favis, not only runs a robotics company, he holds the major US patents for humanoid robots and has already been actively building them for several years now. For starters, he's here to calm fears about 'The Singularity', singing the praises of what robots have to offer...both now and into the future. Obviously, there are tons of applications. But specifically as it all relates to 'fembots', what are the advantages and the disadvantages...including the ones we haven't even thought of yet? And what could be particularly sneaky about the disadvantages, especially with regard to the long-term welfare of mankind? I mean, on one hand not getting the robot pregnant sounds great, but you're not going to have babies with 'her' even if you want to. Or can you? Not to be denied, purely for fun we imagine what robot sex lives might be like post-Singularity. Get up to speed with all the free downloads and more at https://mountaintoppodcast.com
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Co-Host Antonio Neves (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/antonio) After a long career in television media, my guest co-host Antonio Neves now runs groups for men. He is also the author of Stop Living On Autopilot. Tony had the 'highlight reel' lifestyle on social media, but in reality his life was a mess...and headed south. He may have continued on that trajectory, except he got a break...he found and joined a community of men. How is such a community of men life-changing? And why is it different than going out and getting a beer with a buddy? What does Tony mean when he says, 'You need a man to call you up instead of calling you out'? Why is getting advice from an anonymous Internet group not nearly as valuable and effective as meeting with a much smaller group of guys in real life? What is the somewhat 'hidden' psychological barrier that tricks men out of building alliances and relationships with other dudes? Is there a specific reason why we can't count on our wives and girlfriends to meet the same need in our life a group of men would? What does being 'emotionally constipated' mean...and why is it not just unhealthy but potentially even dangerous to men? And what is it about the 'Lone Ranger' mentality that is especially damaging to men? One of Tony's most profound observations in this show is how we as men don't check in with other men we know and see how they're really doing. We take 'I'm fine' as a stock answer and move on. That obviously sounds important on the surface, so why do so few of us as men actively do it? And finally, what does it mean to gain 'allies of glory' instead of 'thieves of ambition'? Get in on the latest Masterclass For Men, subscribe to the free newsletter and much more at https://mountaintoppodcast.com
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