He's A Guy Podcast

The Real Conversation About Deadbeat Dads Nobody Wants to Have

m What happens when fathers don’t show up? In this episode of He’s a Guy, the cast dives into a raw, honest conversation about deadbeat dads, accountability, generational trauma, and how men carry the weight of father wounds into adulthood. We unpack how absent fathers impact identity, relationships, emotional regulation, and the way men show up as partners, friends, and future fathers. This is not a conversation about blame, it’s about truth, responsibility, and breaking cycles. We also touch on Guys’ Night, why safe spaces for men matter, and how real conversations among men can lead to healing and growth. This episode is for anyone navigating: • Father wounds • Masculinity and accountability • Healing generational trauma • Becoming a better man despite your upbringing If this conversation resonates, subscribe and join the community. ⬇️Stay Connected 📲 Follow He’s a Guy on Instagram for more clips, updates, and info about Guys’ Night ➡️ @hesaguypod 🎤 To book He’s a Guy cast members for speaking engagements, panels, or events ➡️ Follow and DM @hesaguypod Chapters / Timestamps 00:00 – Intro: Why This Conversation Matters 03:10 – What “Deadbeat Dad” Really Means 08:45 – The Emotional Impact of Absent Fathers 15:20 – How Father Wounds Show Up in Adult Men 23:40 – Accountability vs. Excuses 31:05 – Generational Cycles and Breaking Them 39:30 – Masculinity, Anger, and Emotional Suppression 47:10 – Becoming the Man You Didn’t Have 55:25 – The Role of Brotherhood and Safe Spaces 1:02:40 – Why Guys’ Night Matters 1:09:30 – Healing, Growth, and Choosing Better 1:18:20 – Final Reflections and Takeaways

Why Do Men Cut Friends Off Instead of Talking?

What happens when pride, silence, and unspoken expectations start running your friendships? This episode is a raw, honest conversation about male friendships and why so many bonds fade without anyone ever saying why. In this conversation, the guys unpack what healthy male friendships actually look like, how projecting your own values onto friends can quietly damage relationships, and why one-sided friendships are harder to address than we admit. From cutting people off vs. giving grace, to learning how to truly show up for friends who are built differently, this episode is about accountability, growth, and giving your friendships everything before walking away. Key moments: 00:00 – What defines a real friend 12:43 – “We’re all cut from a different cloth.” 16:23 – Why time doesn’t always heal friendships 22:25 – How to recognize a one-sided friendship 25:36 – Cut them off… or have the hard conversation? 30:08 – Giving friendships your all before giving up Listen to the full episode, drop a comment with your biggest takeaway, 📢 Connect with the hosts: 📲 Instagram [@tychoncarter [https://www.instagram.com/tychonxcarter/] @jiimmy0131 [https://www.instagram.com/jiimmy0131/] @mindstateu [https://www.instagram.com/mindstateu/] @_thacalm [https://www.instagram.com/_thacalm/]

How Did a Small-Town Kid Become The Greek Warrior? MMA Fighter Tommy Theocharis Tells All

..This week on He’s A Guy, we sit down with Tommy Theocharis, professional MMA fighter known as The Greek Warrior, for an honest conversation about discipline, vulnerability, and emotional control. Tommy opens up about growing up in a small town, the sacrifices required to prepare for a fight, and the emotional weight that comes with winning, losing, and being watched. From navigating masculinity and vulnerability as a fighter to learning how to regulate emotions under pressure, this episode goes beyond MMA and into what it really means to grow, reflect, and become a stronger man. If you care about discipline, men’s mental health, and the inner battles no one talks about, this one’s for you. Key moments: 00:00 – From small-town roots to MMA 06:29 – Leaving home and culture shock 13:01 – How MMA shaped identity and masculinity 14:40 – The emotional toll of losing 18:35 – Learning what you need in hard moments 36:52 – Why you can’t fight with emotion If this conversation resonated with you, subscribe for more real conversations on masculinity, discipline, and growth. 📢 Connect with the hosts: 📲 Instagram [@t⁠ychoncarter⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/tychonxcarter/] @⁠jiimmy0131⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/jiimmy0131/] @⁠mindstateu⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/mindstateu/] @⁠_thacalm⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/_thacalm/] Connect with the guest: Instagram ⁠@tommytheo⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/tommytheo/]

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: Men, Respect, Ego, and the Truth About Winning Arguments.

What happens when you win an argument… but don’t like the version of yourself that shows up? In this holiday special of He’s A Guy, the guys sit down to unpack confidence, ego, and respect, and things quickly turn into real debates. From childhood fears and embarrassing confessions, to the idea of confidence as a bill you have to pay, the conversation moves between laughter and reflection. You’ll hear honest takes on winning arguments, why being right doesn’t always feel like a win, and how men learn — or avoid — emotional accountability. This is the kind of conversation men don’t usually have out loud. Key moments: 00:30 – Can you disagree and still respect someone? 04:46 – “If you argue longer than 5 minutes, nobody wins.” 16:25 – Childhood fears we never outgrew 26:45 – Does respect feel like love to men? 37:02 – The confession no one expected 51:42 – Most likely to… (holiday chaos) If you enjoy honest conversations about men’s confidence, ego, masculinity, relationships, discipline, and growth, this one’s for you. 👉 Subscribe for more real conversations between men 👉 Like & comment what part of this episode hit you the most? 📢 Connect with the hosts: 📲 Instagram [@tychoncarter [https://www.instagram.com/tychonxcarter/] @jiimmy0131 [https://www.instagram.com/jiimmy0131/] @mindstateu [https://www.instagram.com/mindstateu/] @_thacalm [https://www.instagram.com/_thacalm/]

How Connor Renton Built a Basketball League That Gave Men a Place to Belong

Why is it so hard for men to form new friendships after the age of 25? In this episode, we explore the quiet reality of men’s loneliness and what it takes to build real community. We sit down with Connor Renter, athlete and founder of Brodie, a men’s basketball league that grew from a side idea in 2019 into a community of 35,000+ athletes, recently featured in Forbes. Connor opens up about discipline, staying focused, the loneliness epidemic among men, and how building community through sport became his way of pushing back against isolation. This is a conversation about belonging, pressure, and choosing growth even when it’s uncomfortable. Key moments: 08:19 – Why men’s circles get smaller as they level up 25:25 – Building a basketball league from nothing to 35,000 athletes 26:00 – Making everyday men feel like NBA superstars 34:50 – Discipline, focus, and cutting out distractions Listen to the full episode, drop a comment with your biggest takeaway, and follow 📢 Connect with the hosts: 📲 Instagram [@tychoncarter @jiimmy0131 @mindstateu @_thacalm Connect with the guest: Instagram @notcrenton