Best Mike Mehlman Podcasts (2024)

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Let's Imagine a Medieval Dad: Dan Jones on Parenting, History, Fiction, and Life 52:37

8M ago52:37

52:37

Dan Jones is a man of many parts: bestselling historian, TV presenter, novelist, and not least, a highly accomplished Dad with a great perspective on parenting. Dan joins me to discuss everything from writing to Elon Musk to history to imagining a medieval dad.By Patrick Wyman, Morgan Jaffe, Leah Sutherland

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What Makes a Book a Dad Book? Brandy Jensen on Dad Books 55:43

8M ago55:43

55:43

Brandy Jensen is one of my favorite writers on the Internet. I've followed her work for years, everything from advice columns to interviews with the character actor Walton Goggins, and it's only gotten better with time. She joins me to discuss the genre of Dad Books, their highs and lows, and what we should all be reading.…

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What is Strength? Alyssa Ages on Strongmen, Pursuing Strength, and Overcoming 52:51

9M ago52:51

52:51

Alyssa Ages is a competitor in the sport of strongman, author of the recent book Secrets of Giants, and a highly qualified Mom. She joins me to chat about what strength really means and what we can learn from some of the strongest people who have ever lived. Alyssa's book, Secrets of Giants, is available here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/boo…

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Baseball, History, and Improving the Land: Mike Duncan 1:01:05

9M ago1:01:05

1:01:05

Mike Duncan is a foundational part of the present-day Dad Canon: history podcaster, bestselling author of popular history, baseball enthusiast, and a guy with a lot to say about returning a portion of Wisconsin to its natural prairie state.By Leah Sutherland, Morgan Jaffe, Patrick Wyman

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On Loving Your Job and the Beauty of Basketball: Ben Golliver 1:10:45

9M ago1:10:45

1:10:45

I love basketball, and Ben Golliver is one of the best basketball writers and podcasters working today. He's been doing it for a long time and has managed not to lose his love of the game. We talk about the upcoming NBA season, visiting national parks, and how to appreciate your job.By Morgan Jaffe, Patrick Wyman, Leah Sutherland

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An Uncool Dad's Guide to Pop Culture: Sam Sanders on What the Youths are Up To and the Lessons of the Gay Uncle 51:03

9M ago51:03

51:03

Dads often seem to lose touch with pop culture, but it doesn't have to be that way. Sam Sanders is one of the sharpest people covering pop culture today, and he joins me to talk about staying connected to the broader currents of pop culture and why it's worth our time to do so.By Patrick Wyman, Morgan Jaffe, Leah Sutherland

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Embracing the Minivan and Thinking About Westerns: Chad Dundas 50:36

9M ago50:36

50:36

Normalize men driving minivans. They're practical vehicles and fit the needs of a family in which the kids match or outnumber the adults, the fantastic Dad, journalist, and novelist Chad Dundas tells me. We also have a wonderful discussion about writing and the Western genre, about which Chad knows a very great deal.…

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Thinking Historically and Looking Back at the 1990s: Jamelle Bouie 56:44

10M ago56:44

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For my money, there's nobody writing about politics and society in the United States with a better grasp of the country's history than Jamelle Bouie. We talk about how to think historically about the present, the 1990s as a historical period and cultural touchstone, and developing new skill sets and hobbies.…

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Uncle Energy and America's Constituent Types of Guy: David Roth 1:09:53

10M ago1:09:53

1:09:53

What are Dads and Uncles but flip sides of the same coin? David Roth, one of the co-founders of the excellent website Defector, podcast host, and longtime observer of American sports and politics, joins me to discuss Uncle Energy, America's constituent Types of Guy, and when we can leave a bad sports team behind.…

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How Come Everybody Started Working Out? Natalia Mehlman Petrzela on Fitness History and Mom Culture 1:06:50

10M ago1:06:50

1:06:50

Natalia Mehlman Petrzela is a person of many parts: historian, fitness instructor, activist, and highly qualified Mom. She joins the show to discuss the history of fitness and how it came to be that everybody started going to the gym. Check out Natalia's work here: https://nataliapetrzela.com/By Leah Sutherland, Morgan Jaffe, Patrick Wyman

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The Summer of Swole and the Emergency Donut: Ben Fowlkes on Working Out, Aging Gracefully, and Master and Commander 1:05:01

10M ago1:05:01

1:05:01

Mixed Martial Arts journalist and long-serving Dad, Ben Fowlkes, joins the show to talk about becoming a connoisseur of home gyms, the necessity of the emergency donut, and the Master and Commander series.By Leah Sutherland, Morgan Jaffe, Patrick Wyman

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What is a "Hoss?": Spencer Hall on College Football and Warhammer 40k 59:17

10M ago59:17

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Spencer Hall is one of the most thoughtful writers covering college football and sports more generally. He joins Patrick to discuss what makes college football great, how we define a "hoss," the zen of painting Warhammer 40k miniatures, and much more. Find links to all of Spencer's great work here: https://linktr.ee/spencerhall…

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Introducing The Pursuit of Dadliness 3:14

11M ago3:14

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Welcome to a brand new series where oversized recliners and sensible footwear are not only encouraged, but required. New episodes airing weekly beginning in September.By Morgan Jaffe, Leah Sutherland

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Why you're not exchanging with more girls on the cold approach 11:08

3y ago11:08

11:08

Read full article that goes with this podcast here: https://mikemehlman.net/2021/06/25/why-youre-not-exchanging-with-more-girls-on-the-cold-approach/

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The #1 factor that determines how much SEX a male has 8:42

3y ago8:42

8:42

See full article that pairs with this podcast: https://mikemehlman.net/2021/06/11/the-1-factor-that-determines-how-much-sex-a-male-has/

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5 things you should DO on the cold approach 15:26

3y ago15:26

15:26

See full article that pairs with this podcast: https://mikemehlman.net/2021/06/08/5-things-you-should-do-on-the-cold-approach/

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81 girls' contacts in 9 hours of daygame 14:16

3y ago14:16

14:16

See full article that pairs with this podcast: https://mikemehlman.net/2021/05/28/81-girls-contacts-in-9-hours-of-daygame/

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How to overcome insecurities about appearance 11:44

3+ y ago11:44

11:44

Watch this podcast in video form on YouTube here. -- Main blog - https://mikemehlman.net/ Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/mikemehlman Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mike_mehlman/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mikemehlman.net This short clip briefly addresses how we can make strides to feel better about our appearance, not just in dat…

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Why the most affectionate girls will ghost 4:44

3+ y ago4:44

4:44

Main blog - https://mikemehlman.net/ Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/mikemehlman Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mike_mehlman/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mikemehlman.net This short clip briefly addresses why you should never be surprised when a girl who you think is interested in you ghosts. This clip also addresses male whining, w…

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"How can I improve my self-esteem?" (DIFFERENT from growing confidence) 15:37

3+ y ago15:37

15:37

Main blog - https://mikemehlman.net/ Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/mikemehlman Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mike_mehlman/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mikemehlman.net I've discussed in a lot of my content about how to improve confidence. In this current clip I compare that with how to improve self-esteem. The two routes of perso…

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Why most guys who seem promising STOP approaching women 8:04

3+ y ago8:04

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Main blog - https://mikemehlman.net/ Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/mikemehlman Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mike_mehlman/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mikemehlman.net This is an advanced-level clip discussing why most guys who demonstrate some initial efficacy with approach eventually drop off from approach altogether. In other …

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Tinder: How to maximize dates/hookups (the unfair but effective way) 10:23

3+ y ago10:23

10:23

Main blog - https://mikemehlman.net/ Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/mikemehlman Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mike_mehlman/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mikemehlman.net In this clip I address two main points about dating apps: 1) Why girls will swipe right/up for you and then not respond, and 2) How to maximize dates/hookups. I ha…

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"How do I make a woman feel desired beyond just sex?" 10:52

3+ y ago10:52

10:52

Main blog - https://mikemehlman.net/ Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/mikemehlman Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mike_mehlman/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mikemehlman.net In this clip I address a question I received about how to make a woman feel desired beyond just sex. That is, when it comes to giving some form of reassurance, wha…

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How to be your most attractive with women (not the answer you expect) 9:47

3+ y ago9:47

9:47

Main blog - https://mikemehlman.net/ Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/mikemehlman Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mike_mehlman/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mikemehlman.net I've been talking about for at least the past couple years about how the male is his most attractive when he is fully deregulated. Guys will ask what the fuck that…

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"How much do looks and age matter for male SMV?" 7:18

3+ y ago7:18

7:18

Main blog - https://mikemehlman.net/ Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/mikemehlman Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mike_mehlman/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mikemehlman.net In this short clip I respond to a question about to what extent age matters in relation to the male's ability to attain sexual outcomes. That is, is there generall…

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"Are 'rapport dates,' where I can't pull, sometimes worth it?" 9:04

3+ y ago9:04

9:04

Main blog - https://mikemehlman.net/ Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/mikemehlman Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mike_mehlman/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mikemehlman.net Scenario 1: Girl who's your type agrees to a 5pm date via text. She says however that she has to meet a friend at 6:30, and she can't adjust the time. Should you m…

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"Do girls like older guys? Do 'old' guys get rejected more?" 9:49

3+ y ago9:49

9:49

Main blog - https://mikemehlman.net/ Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/mikemehlman Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mike_mehlman/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mikemehlman.net This clip is in response to a question I received about rejection in relation to age. I thought the Q was a half-troll because my last video was about how I get re…

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"Are my REJECTION PERCENTAGES too high? Do YOU get rejected a lot?" 6:29

3+ y ago6:29

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Main blog - https://mikemehlman.net/ Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/mikemehlman Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mike_mehlman/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mikemehlman.net In this short clip I talk about the extent to which rejection is normal. I've made lots of content discussing how rejection will compose the overwhelming majority …

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Approaching in a new country with a language barrier 15:44

3+ y ago15:44

15:44

Gaijin Guide to Japanese Daygame (My Japanese daygame book): https://www.amazon.com//dp/1718170394 Main blog - https://mikemehlman.net/ Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/mikemehlman Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mike_mehlman/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mikemehlman.net I had been living in Japan for about 6 months at the time, and I…

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"Are your dates with plates different from your first dates?" 11:15

3+ y ago11:15

11:15

Main blog - https://mikemehlman.net/ Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/mikemehlman Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mike_mehlman/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mikemehlman.net I've talked about before how to get a girl back on a date, including driving the point that the ideal date is going to be one that is as short as possible. Greater…

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"Can you talk about ego and getting rejected by women?" 9:01

3+ y ago9:01

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Main blog - https://mikemehlman.net/ Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/mikemehlman Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mike_mehlman/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mikemehlman.net Someone asked a question on my last YouTube video about how ego relates to rejection. I wouldn't ordinarily think anything of this, but there are two notable point…

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The #1 trait that determines a male's ability to be successful with women 9:10

3+ y ago9:10

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Main blog - https://mikemehlman.net/ Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/mikemehlman Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mike_mehlman/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mikemehlman.net In this video I discuss, as the title clearly states, the #1 trait that determines a male's ability to be successful with women. It is an observation I repeatedly …

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"What do you think about CALLING girls to arrange a date?" 9:26

3+ y ago9:26

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Main blog - https://mikemehlman.net/ Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/mikemehlman Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mike_mehlman/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mikemehlman.net I've talked about in prior content the general ideas of soup texting and how to arrange a date. In this current clip I respond to a question about *calling* girls …

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The most BETA, excuse filled comment I've ever seen 13:33

3+ y ago13:33

13:33

Main blog - https://mikemehlman.net/ Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/mikemehlman Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mike_mehlman/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mikemehlman.net I've written a longer form article on this video, which you can read here: https://mikemehlman.net/2021/01/26/the-most-beta-excuse-filled-comment-ive-ever-seen…

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"HOW LONG should I wait to text her?" 11:03

3+ y ago11:03

11:03

Main blog - https://mikemehlman.net/ Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/mikemehlman Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mike_mehlman/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mikemehlman.net I had written previous content back in 2017 on when/how to text girls. My answer at the time was "whenever/however the fuck you feel like it." In this new, short c…

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Worst missed opportunity / The number-one way to lose a girl 10:33

3+ y ago10:33

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Main blog - https://mikemehlman.net/ Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/mikemehlman Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mike_mehlman/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mikemehlman.net I had actually written about this a little in my 2017 in my post, 'Absolute biggest myth in history,' but in this current clip I add a bit more in terms of how fuc…

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The repercussions you'll face if your approach volume DECLINES 13:03

3+ y ago13:03

13:03

Main blog - https://mikemehlman.net/ Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/mikemehlman Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mike_mehlman/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mikemehlman.net One of the natural phases a male will progress through as he approaches women over time will be that of "enlightened complacency" 2-3 years in. After approaching g…

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ONE CONCRETE STEP to handle rejection better 5:37

3+ y ago5:37

5:37

Main blog - https://mikemehlman.net/ Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/mikemehlman Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mike_mehlman/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mikemehlman.net In this short clip I talk about one tangible and concrete step the male can take to handle rejection better. I've discussed in prior content about how to handle re…

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"Why am I still not seeing results even after many thousands of approaches?" 9:22

3+ y ago9:22

9:22

Main blog - https://mikemehlman.net/ Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/mikemehlman Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mike_mehlman/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mikemehlman.net This will probably be one of my least popular videos and posts because the answer is not what most guys would want to hear. But I'm not about preaching answers tha…

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"How do I create many simultaneous plates?" 13:39

3+ y ago13:39

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Main blog - https://mikemehlman.net/ Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/mikemehlman Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mike_mehlman/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mikemehlman.net I've talked about in a prior article about how to establish a repertoire of plates. This current post is more a reiteration of the previous discussion + includes a…

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"How is it possible that a male who's made thousands of approaches can still be needy?" 5:55

3+ y ago5:55

5:55

Main blog - https://mikemehlman.net/ Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/mikemehlman Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mike_mehlman/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mikemehlman.net In the last clip I made, I talked about why a male who's made many thousands of approaches in the macro, who considers himself to be very confident, can still feel…

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"I've made many thousands of approaches. Why do I still feel tension sometimes?" 6:58

3+ y ago6:58

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Main blog - https://mikemehlman.net/ Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/mikemehlman Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mike_mehlman/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mikemehlman.net In this clip I talk about why a male who's very confident and who has made many thousands of approaches can still feel occasional tension on an approach. In other …

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How to maintain her commitment when she knows you're polygamous 23:20

3+ y ago23:20

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Main blog - https://mikemehlman.net/ Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/mikemehlman Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mike_mehlman/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mikemehlman.net This is a raw, longer-form articulation of my thoughts on a topic that is pretty tough to discuss in a short, consolidated way. In this clip I talk about two main …

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Why PUAs lie about rejection 10:58

3+ y ago10:58

10:58

Main blog - https://mikemehlman.net/ Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/mikemehlman Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mike_mehlman/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mikemehlman.net In this video I talk about why PUAs downplay rejection and over-emphasize positive outcomes in dating. One of the biggest reasons is insecurity tied to not recogni…

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How to overcome rejection like it's NOTHING 8:06

3+ y ago8:06

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Main blog - https://mikemehlman.net/ Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/mikemehlman Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mike_mehlman/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mikemehlman.net The purpose of this short clip is to discuss two easy ways to handle rejection better, which in turn will increase sexual outcomes. You must recognize that rejecti…

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One great way to stay YOUNG 4:50

3+ y ago4:50

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Main blog - https://mikemehlman.net/ Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/mikemehlman Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mike_mehlman/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mikemehlman.net Some guys might be like, "Wait, what? What does this clip have to do with approach/dating?" If you've followed my content for some time, you may have noticed that …

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How to get her contact IF SHE'S RUSHING 6:14

3+ y ago6:14

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Main blog - https://mikemehlman.net/ Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/mikemehlman Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mike_mehlman/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mikemehlman.net In this video I discuss a short point on how one can calibrate on the cold approach when the girl seems lean-unreceptive and doesn't want to talk right now. That i…

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When you should NOT delete a girl's contact 14:22

3+ y ago14:22

14:22

Main blog - https://mikemehlman.net/ Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/mikemehlman Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mike_mehlman/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mikemehlman.net I've talked about before how it is normal and predictable female behavior for a girl to decline your invite to meet up once or twice before eventually acquiescing.…

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THREE THINGS you should NEVER DO on the cold approach 8:56

3+ y ago8:56

8:56

Main blog - https://mikemehlman.net/ Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/mikemehlman Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mike_mehlman/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mikemehlman.net In this video I talk about three Don'ts of cold approach - i.e., three things you should never do on the cold approach. I could by all means make a "Ten things you…

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"Should I use direct or indirect openers?" 10:02

3+ y ago10:02

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Main blog - https://mikemehlman.net/ Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/mikemehlman Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mike_mehlman/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mikemehlman.net I've talked about before how the most attractive way you can introduce yourself to a girl is by just walking up and straight-up telling her your name and that you …

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