Failures: The Podcast

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Men today are giving more than ever—working long hours, carrying the load at home, fixing every problem… yet still feeling overlooked, dismissed, or outright disrespected.

In this episode, Rich & Justin break down The Respect Gap — the growing divide between what men give and what they get back. From relationships, to workplaces, to society at large, millions of men are quietly struggling wi...

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Corporate Survival Skills: What They Don’t Teach You in School

This episode dives into the unspoken rules of corporate America — from office politics to invisible employees. Rich & Justin break down how to navigate HR traps, build real alliances, avoid being overlooked, and master the art of managing up.

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 • HR Is Not Your Friend
 • Work Friends vs Real Friends
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Millions of men are drowning in debt — not just financially, but emotionally. In this episode, Rich & Justin open up about bankruptcy, repossessions, overdraft cycles, lifestyle traps, and the silent shame men carry when they feel behind in life. You’ll learn why debt isn’t just numbers on a bank statement, why hiding your struggles makes everything worse, and the exact steps to take if you...

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Seven out of every ten young men feel economically disposable today.
And now, AI is automating jobs, replacing skill sets, and flooding the world with more competition than ever. But here’s the truth:

You are not replaceable unless you choose to be.

In this episode, Rich and Justin break down the REAL reasons young men feel pushed out, overlooked, and threatened by the rise of automation and...

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After the cheers fade and the cap hits the floor, reality sets in.
 Bills, jobs, purpose — and that silent voice asking, “What now?”

In this episode of Failures: The Podcast, Rich & Justin unpack the post-graduation identity crisis that so many young men face — the pressure to “figure it out,” the debt that starts knocking, and the social isolation that follows.

From student loans and dea...

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Ever feel guilty for outgrowing your friends or family? In this episode, Rich and Justin unpack survivor’s guilt: the bittersweet feeling that comes with success. From family expectations to imposter syndrome, they share real stories, Jay-Z lyrics, and hard-won lessons on turning guilt into gratitude. 

Failures: The Podcast 2025
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Nobody tells you when you actually become an adult.

It’s not your 18th birthday — it’s the moment your rent’s due, your car breaks down, and you realize… nobody’s coming to fix it for you.

In this episode of Failures: The Podcast, Rich and Justin unpack the real meaning of “adulting” — beyond the hashtags and fake internet advice. They share the fine print of growing up: the unglamorous skills, e...

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Every man is fighting one of two battles — becoming his father or proving he’s not him.

In this powerful episode of Failures: The Podcast, Rich and Justin unpack “The Father Wound” — the invisible void left behind when a father is absent, distant, or emotionally unavailable.

They explore how that wound shapes a man’s identity, relationships, anger, and ambition — and how to finally break the cycl...

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Are you in your 30s or 40s, still single, and wondering if it’s too late to find love? In this episode of Failures: The Podcast, Rich and Justin dive deep into the truth about modern dating; what’s holding men back, and what green flags they should actually be looking for.

Failures: The Podcast 2025
We're not gods. We're not gurus.
Just two men in our 30s sharing what we’ve l...

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Rich and Justin break down the 10 most important skills to master in your 20s from communication and problem-solving to money, fitness, and mental health. They share raw stories, hard lessons, and crown the S-Tier skill every man needs to win in life. 

Failures: The Podcast 2025
We're not gods. We're not gurus.
Just two men in our 30s sharing what we’ve learned the hard way—s...

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What if growing up broke wasn’t just a setback—but a secret weapon?

In this episode of Failures: The Podcast, Rich and Justin get real about childhoods shaped by immigrant parents, single moms, food stamps, hand-me-downs, and “struggle meals.” From survival mode and resourcefulness to resilience, delayed gratification, and gratitude, they break down how being broke can actually hardwire you with...

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In today’s world of algorithms, outrage, and endless scrolling, do we even have original thoughts anymore?

In this episode of Failures: The Podcast, Rich and Justin unpack the death of original thought — how brain rot, echo chambers, and copy-paste thinking are shaping young men’s minds. From Rich’s son being exposed to violent content at 13, to Justin’s sunk-cost obsession with NBA star Ben Sim...

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Everyone talks about money, women, and success. But no one talks about the silent crisis hitting men harder than ever: friendship.

In this episode, Rich and Justin break down “the friendship recession”—why 4 in 10 men over 25 say they don’t have a single close friend, why Harvard calls men in their 30s and 40s the loneliest demographic, and why parasocial relationships (streamers, influencers) c...

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Every man has faced it: that inner voice that whispers you’re not good enough. Rich and Justin call it the Doubt Monster—and in this raw conversation, they unpack where it comes from, how it paralyzes you, and why it shows up right before you level up.

From Rich’s first nerve-wracking public speech in Spain to Justin’s pandemic battles with fitness, finances, and family, they share personal stor...

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In this episode, Rich and Justin pull out old photos from their 20s—broke, stressed, overweight, and lost—and break down the 4-week reset framework they wish they had back then.

This isn’t theory. It’s the same reality check, mindset shifts, and step-by-step moves that helped them climb out of debt, heartbreak, and dead ends—and build careers, families, and momentum in their 30s.

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Everyone says "burn the boats, no plan B." But what they don’t tell you is the cost. From Jordan’s obsession to Steve Jobs’ broken family, the truth is that extraordinary success comes with extraordinary sacrifice. Rich & Justin break down the myths of monk mode, idol worship, and blueprint-chasing — and share the hard-earned lessons from their own lives. 

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Every day, young men are getting finessed online; from crypto rugpulls and fake NFTs to “flip $500 into $5,000” DMs. In this episode of Failures: The Podcast, Rich and Justin break down how even smart guys get caught slipping, and why the promise of fast money is one of the oldest traps in the book.

Rich shares how he lost $15K chasing Tesla hype. Justin tells the story of getting scammed for a ...

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Most people don’t fear failure — they fear discomfort.

In this episode of Failures: The Podcast, Rich and Justin break down the real reason men get stuck: they choose comfort over growth.

From personal stories of bankruptcy and broken relationships to two powerful community-submitted situations — one about choosing between passion and parental pressure, and the other about heartbreak, homeownersh...

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Millions of men carry battles no one sees — hiding pain, stress, and isolation behind a mask of “I’m fine.” In this episode of Failures: The Podcast, Rich and Justin tackle the silent crisis affecting men worldwide, revealing why so many suffer alone and what it really takes to turn things around.

From modern masculinity myths to the habits that make or break your mental resilience, this raw con...