Swank Life

Robbie Kramer comes back to join Jake and talk about finding girls all over the world. The two tour Eastern Europe, talk about US cities that used to be good for parties, and some that still are. Key Takeaways: [1:31] A review of The American Playboy [5:08] When Robbie started embracing minimalism and traveling [9:32] How the entitlement era has impacted dating [13:45] US cities are no longer the place to party. Robbie gives his list of favorite cities [17:53] Women in Russia dress a lot different than women in US [22:11] Why San Diego isn't the place to go out and find a woman Website: www.InnerConfidence.com

This 10th episode of Swank Life is set to deliver the most heartwarming episode ever as Jake interviews the author of A Dog’s Purpose, Bruce Cameron. Bruce captured the hearts of over 2300 Amazon reviewers, as well as topping the New York Times best-seller list, with his series of stories about man’s best friend. Key Takeaways: [3:57] A Dog’s Purpose and A Dog’s Journey resonated with people because it included true love and true friends. [6:46] Dogs are really good at reading our emotions. [8:46] The Dogs of Christmas is a dramatic mirror of our current hermit type lives. [12:49] Dog’s make the best out of everything so take advantage of it! Website: www.ADogsPurpose.com

The dating world has changed over the past few years, and it's not all for the best. Gone are the days of finding women at the bar, you have to branch out to festivals, and warehouse parties, and a whole host of other places. Jason talks with Robbie Kramer, founder of Inner Confidence, about where the pickup scene is these days, when the hottest festivals are, and the effects of modern day feminism. Key Takeaways: [2:44] Where Robbie's life used to be headed and his decision to change his path [6:11] The simple (but not easy) way of facing your fears [11:02] Places to go to improve your social circle [17:38] Radical feminism is causing dating in the US to become a harder and harder thing [21:49] How women have been hurt by modern day feminism [26:30] Places to go if you want to be able to act like the "true gentleman" (and they're not in the US) Website: www.InnerConfidence.com

Dating around the world isn't the same as dating in America. There are vast differences in dating cultures both around the world, and around the US. Kyle Trouble has made it his mission to travel abroad, figure out dating in all areas, then share them with the world. Learn where women are loosest, or where you can find girls who are looking for a traditional man, and where you need to protect your drink so you don't get robbed blind. Key Takeaways: [1:05] Kyle's specialty in the role of dating and relationships [6:03] What's different about dating overseas [9:16] If the dating scene is bad for men, does that mean it's good for women? [13:13] Women testing men to filter them [15:28] How to act like the high value man [20:15] What a first date abroad looks like, and if it varies country to country [24:03] The further East you go in the world the more traditional it gets Website: www.ThisIsTrouble.com @KyleTrouble www.UkraineLiving.com www.EasternEuropeanTravel.com

It's time to get down to the bare bones of relationship advice with Dr Michael Bennett, author of the book F*ck Love. Dr Bennett discusses how to screen potential significant others for warnings signs, saying that screening for negatives is a better weeding out method than looking for positives. He also dispels some relationship myths and gives tips on how to improve your own mental readiness for relationships. Key Takeaways: [1:57] The importance of screening potential mates [5:31] Some of the perks of having a lasting relationship [7:39] The potential downsides of some personality traits [11:14] Whether there's a such thing as healthy jealousy, and how to resolve it [14:15] Whether it's actually important to never go to bed angry Website: www.fxckfeelings.com

Doug Giles, author of Pussification: The Effeminization of the American Male, joins Jake Swank to talk about the downfall of masculinity, what put men in the state they're currently in, how to get out of it, and what role feminism has in it all. Doug frequently talks to college, business, community, church, advocacy and men’s groups, both foreign and domestic. His main emphasis is on topics including issues of Christianity and culture, masculinity vs. metrosexuality, big game hunting and fishing, raising righteous kids in a rank culture, the Second Amendment, personal empowerment, politics, and social change. Key Takeaways: [1:45] What happened to the strong male leads we used to see on the big screen [6:41] Being a provider/protector/hunter hero in a world that tells you you're not [10:44] The constitution of the pussification of the United States [15:39] Is feminism a bad word now? [19:58] The backlash of the public against Hollywood elites Website: www.clashdaily.com Pussification: The Effeminization of th

Mark Manson is a blogger, author and entrepreneur. He specializes in writing personal development advice that doesn't suck. His website MarkManson.net is read by over 2 million people each month. Since 2007, he's been helping people with their emotional and relationship problems. He has worked with thousands of people from over 30 different countries. He's also the author of Models: Attract Women Through Honesty. Key Takeaways: [1:25] The beginning of the men's dating/relationship niche [2:50] The only legitimate dating advice there is [6:45] The differing dating frustrations for men and women [8:45] The attribute that trumps everything else in person to person interactions [12:00] What separates Models from other relationship books Websites Mentioned: www.markmanson.net

Andrea Tantaros worked as a spokesperson for Massachusetts Governor William Weld, then-Congressman Pat Toomey and former National Republican Congressional Committee Chairman Thomas Reynolds. She started Andrea Tantaros Media, which provided crisis management and media strategy consulting to Fortune 500 companies and political campaigns. Tantaros joined Fox News Channel in April 2010 as a political contributor. In 2011, she was named one of the co-hosts of The Five. After only several months airing, The Five consistently beat its competitors on MSNBC and CNN combined and, by 2013, it was the second-most-watched program in all of cable news. Her popularity led to her being named one of the hosts of Outnumbered in 2014. Andrea is now author of the book Tied Up in Knots: How Getting What We Wanted Made Women Miserable, and joins the show to talk about the book and the state of affairs between men and women today. Key Takeaways: [1:16] If feminism backfired [4:09] How an increase in women's responsibilities a

Jack Myers, founder of MediaVillage.com and author of Hooked Up: A New Generation’s Surprising Take on Sex, Politics and Saving the World, and several other books, is a recognized cultural visionary, award-winning documentary film producer, and advisor to hundreds of leading corporations on media and technology trends. His prescient insights and counsel make him one of the foremost global experts on the impact of technological advances on culture, society, business, advertising, marketing, and human connections. He has been honored with a George Foster Peabody Award and Academy and Emmy Award nominations for Best Documentary Feature. Jack joined the show to talk about his new book, The Future of Men: Masculinity in the Twenty-First Century. Key Takeaways: [2:08] What it means to say women are becoming dominant [3:38] Women's struggle to find men who are their educational equals and ridding the stigma of stay-at-home dads [6:05] The crisis of a lack of support for men who want to help their partner in non

Mr. Locario has been featured on Vh1, FUSE, The Dish Network, TLC, ABC Family, The Tyra Banks Show and Anderson Cooper. He has also written for FlaglerHill.com, Singles Warehouse.co.uk, DatingAdvice.com and the Fort Green New York Times Blog. What separates Mr. Locario from other relationship gurus is his no nonsense realistic approach to the dating game and the game of life. The idea is to give men and women the knowledge, truth, and confidence to understand what they want. Thus, helping create the best options for themselves in Love and in Life. Mr. Locario’s dating advice is accessible through online videos, blogs, and his website (www.mrlocario.com). He is also available for individual support and counseling. In addition to his relationship analysis work, Mr. Locario is a rap artist and actor. In 1996, he founded the entertainment company ITAKKS Inc.. For the last 14+ years, he has and still performs under the name of “Trends” in New York, California, Florida, and New Mexico. He was also featured on TV st

Nicole Welch, host of the Real Time: Real Men Podcast. Nicole is a Communications “Facilitator” and helps you change quickly how you think and speak in your pitching and presentations for your business. Nicole is dedicated to people that are interested in having powerful, influential and sustainable relationships in their business and personal life by tapping into their true identity. Key Takeaways: [4:58] If masculinity issues are limited to specific generations [10:55] Feminism's role in the decline of manhood [15:01] How immaturity is holding us all back [20:32] Action items to better our situation Websites Mentioned: www.rapwithnic.com www.realtime-realmen.com

Kevin Ring, Director of Strategic Initiatives for Families Against Mandatory Minimums, former lobbyist and associate to Jack Abramoff, joins the show to talk about our prison system today and the impact it has on all of us. Key Takeaways: [2:18] Hear about the kind of money a lobbyist can make [10:53] The amount of money he spent as a lobbyist that got him sent to prison on bribery charges. [14:33] The United States incarceration rate and the government’s ability to find a crime you committed [21:51] How much money Kevin had to spend, while cooperating with the government, to defend himself in court [26:47] The dangers of privatized prisons [32:10] What people can do to change the system Website Mentioned: www.famm.org

Ken Solin is a dating expert for Huffington Post, AARP, About.com, Maria Shriver and author of "Act Like a Man" and "The Boomer Guide to Finding True Love Online". Key Takeaways: [4:56] When you need to start being emotionally honest in a relationship [10:17] Dissecting the "opposites attract" theory [13:23] How to make your online dating profile unique [17:10] Why he's a fan of boomer women Websites Mentioned: www.kensolin.com

Find out all about Bachelor Pad Economics with Aaron Clarey. Key Takeaways: [3:38] The importance of knowing cars [9:10] The value of different forms of education [14:19] The media and feminism [21:20] Going after the B girl Websites Mentioned: captaincapitalism.blogspot.com

Dr. Kathryn Foster is a psychologist and author of What Women Want....Really!: The man's concise, precision guide for figuring women out. Key Takeaways: [5:57] How evolution influences what we want in relationships [11:57] How evolution impacted how we interpret language and how we can work on it and improve relationships [17:04] Why women need to maintain women friends [22:06] The parental relationship's impact on our relationships Websites Mentioned: www.kathrynfosterphd.com

Deborah Downey, certified dating and life coach, author of "What Are You Worried About?" joins the show to talk about her 7 step system for finding true love. Key Takeaways: [5:22] The two basic fears in relationships [9:39] What daily personal affirmation she recommends [15:04] Preparing the "outer package" for success Website Mentioned: www.coachdeborahdowney.com

Time to talk about the Ashley Madison scandal, the evolutionary reasons behind men and women's sexual behaviors, human's closet genetic species, why man wasn't designed to be monogamous and more with Dave Pounder, author of Obscene Thoughts, retired adult film producer, director, and performer.  He is president of Dave Pounder Productions and was executive vice president at Daydream Entertainment Group from 2003-2008. Key Takeaways: [6:48] How sexual conflict is created [12:21] How the Ashley Madison situation shows us evolutionary tendencies [21:11] There's nothing wrong with partner variety [27:15] Discusses his newest porn documentary [33:44] How sexual tolerance is correlated to the secularness of society [40:41] The "war on sex" Websites Mentioned: www.obscenethoughts.com www.riskybusinessthemovie.com www.pornographyexpert.com

Dana Michel is the founder of Marriage Material, a dating website specifically for people looking for their significant other. What's different about Dana's website is that it's for people looking to settle down with a special someone and it is not catered to people who are looking for short-term flings. Dana explains what her website is about and how it works on today's show.    Key Takeaways: [2:10] People on dating websites tend to be looking for a one night stand. Marriage Material is different.  [3:30] What does Marriage Material do differently?  [4:15] What is an amateur matchmaker and how does it work?  [7:10] How do matchmakers make money?  [12:15] In this day and age where people Google your name, clean up your social media a little bit.  [14:40] Have a clear idea of what you're looking for.  [15:50] What are some tips to writing a good profile?  [17:50] Dana choose cities with long working hours to help people find love.    Mentioned In This Episode:   http://www.marriagematerial.co/

Dr. Melvin Konner is the author of Women After All: Sex, Evolution, and the End of Male Supremacy. Melvin joins the show to talk about the importance of women and how they've always played an important roll throughout history. In our society, we're seeing more women take on higher leadership rolls, more men being stay-at-home parents, and much more on today's Swank Life episode.    Key Takeaways: 3:40 – Why does genetic variety make us more immune to germs?  7:00 –  Men are dependent on women for their own connection to the future and that's why men fight over women.  10:50 – Women had a voice in hunter and gather societies. 18:10 – Men are usually the instigators and leaders to illegal crimes more so than women.  23:05 – It's extremely hard to be a good mom.  27;30 – Women are generally healthier than men and can make up for lost time outside of the work force.    Mentioned In This Episode: The Myth of Male Power by Warren Farrell.  http://www.melvinkonner.com

Dr. Susan Campbell talks about her latest book that she co-authored with John Grey titled Five-Minute Relationship Repair on today's Swank Life. Susan has written nine books on the subject of relationship conflict and resolution. She has also counseled thousands of couples to help better their lives and their communication with their significant other. On the show, Susan talks about some of the things you can do to live a happier life, communicate better with your partner, and repair some of the negative emotions you experienced as a child.    Key Takeaways: 1:15 – If relationship conflicts are not repaired quickly, your nervous system stays agitated.  4:00 – What needs to happen quickly when you've been triggered is to have a pause in the conversation.  7:05 – Susan believes childhood conditioning plays more of a role than male/female gender.  12:10 – Is it true opposites attract?  16:45 – In the book, Susan teaches how you can use your triggers for deeper healer in yourself and in your relationship.  19:45