Emma is joined by her friend, personal trainer and competitive body builder Ian Michaud. Emma and Ian talk about emotional eating, female breadwinners, who muscles are really for, and steroids. In the Why Do Men? Segment, Ian answers a listener's burning question about erectile dysfunction and what it really means in terms of attraction. Then, Emma asks Ian anything, from body building photo shoots, to gym dating etiquette, and setting physical boundaries. And finally, they wrap with a...

Emma is joined by comedian Eric D'Alessandro to talk about stunted rap careers, Staten Island, and Catholic school. In the Why Do Men? Segment, Eric helps a listener whose boyfriend unexpectedly spiced things up in the bedroom. Then, Emma asks Eric anything, from sweet sixteens, to doubles dates, and what women don't get enough credit for. And finally, they wrap with a lightning round about moms vs wives, Peaky Blinders outfit inspo, and fist fights. Email us at [email protected] or leave us a...

Emma is joined by her friend, comedian, and co-host of the podcast On The Gate, Derek Drescher. Emma and Derek talk about gender roles in prison, memorable teachers, and sobriety. In the Why Do Men? Segment, Derek answers a listener's question about men telling women what they want to hear instead of being honest. Then, Emma asks Derek anything, from dating someone with your same job, to understanding vaginas, to the worst person he's friends with. And finally, they wrap with a lightning...

Emma is joined by comedian Nico Carney to talk growing up in the south, the Timothée Chalamet-ification of modern young men, and why testosterone gets in the way of having a good cry. In the Why Do Men? Segment, Nico answers a listener's question about guys lowering their voices around each other. Then, Emma asks Nico anything, from the rise of the incel, to short kings, to locker room talk. And finally, they wrap with a lightning round about coolness, suit shopping, and showing...

Emma is joined by her friend and former podcast co-host, comedian, singer, and artist Matteo Lane. Emma and Matteo talk about facial filler, family, and introducing his husband to the Princess Switch universe. In the Why Do Men? Segment, Matteo answers a listener's question about men who ghost but keep watching your IG stories. Emma shares her dilemma about being in a fight with her mother. Then, Emma asks Matteo anything, from getting hit on at the gym, to hair transplants, getting kicked...

Emma is joined by comedian Nimesh Patel to talk about life pre and post testicular cancer, the importance of smelling good, and learning to move beyond anger. In the Why Do Men? Segment, Nimesh helps a listener who fears her boyfriend simultaneously fetishizes her bisexuality and uses it to undermine her fidelity. Then, Emma asks Nimesh anything from parental approval, to social media etiquette, and merging interior decor taste with a partner. Emma shares her dilemma about receiving...

Emma is joined by comedian and actor Vir Das to talk about the differences between Indian and American conceptions of masculinity, boarding school corporal punishment, volatile relationships, and dancing at Indian weddings. In the Why Do Men? Segment, Vir helps a listener who is worried that men don't relate to feelings of anxiety the same way that women do. Then, Emma asks Vir anything from embarrassing memories, to winning arguments, and hacking minimalist travel. Emma shares her dilemma...

Emma is joined by the hosts of The Basement Yard Podcast, Joe Santagato and Frank Alvarez. They talk about being friends since pre-school, gender reveals, awkward trips to the vet, and normalizing crying. In the Why Do Men? Segment, the guys help a listener whose husband is giving her some mixed signals regarding his preferences for women in makeup versus au natural. Then, Emma asks Joe and Frank anything, from feeling pressure to impress other men, to dating dealbreakers, the most...

Emma is joined this week by comedian, retired teacher, and co-host of the Social Studies podcast Joe Dombrowski. They talk about getting hit on in inappropriate places, connecting with masculinity through fishing, gendered dynamics in same-sex relationships, and Emma explains the logistics of lesbian sex to Joe. In the Why Do Men? Segment, Joe helps a listener who feels frustrated that she always needs to remind her husband about the things that are important to her. Then, Emma asks Joe...

Emma is joined by comedian Oscar Aydin to talk about navigating newfound singledom, learning gender through being a child model, and why guys always get thrown on the grill. In the Why Do Men? Segment, Oscar helps a listener whose fiancé doesn't seem to care at all about his appearance. Then, Emma asks Oscar anything from straight men acting different around gay men, love languages, manifestation, and detaching shame from sex. In the Apology Surrogate segment, Oscar gives a listener closure...

Emma is joined by Mark Normand, comedian and co-host of podcasts Tuesdays with Stories and We Might Be Drunk, to talk about life pre vs post marriage, expressing your feelings, and growing up with a constant fear of being punched in the face. In the Why Do Men? Segment, Mark helps a listener understand why men use the bathroom faster in public than in private. Then, Emma asks Mark anything from accepting rejection, to crying at movies, and balancing self-care with self-pity. In the Apology...

Emma is joined by Johnny Bananas, star of The Challenge and the new series House of Villains. Johnny shares his theories on male vs female villainy, how mental health awareness has changed for men since his career started, being platonic friends with women, and where to draw the line with brutal honesty. In the Why Do Men? Segment, Johnny helps a listener who's 5'10" date lied about being 6'1". Finally, they wrap with an Apology Surrogate letter from a listener whose expensive food item was...

Emma is joined by Che Durena, comedian, streamer, and TikTok sensation, to talk about all things sex, psychedelics, and the pure joy of getting together with your bros and dancing around to pop music. In the Why Do Men? Segment, Che helps a listener understand why her boyfriend sits around with his hand down his pants. Then, Emma asks Che anything, from his worst date, to learning about porn, to dysfunctional families. Finally, they wrap with a lightning round about fear, nighttime routines,...

Comedian and actor Usama Siddiquee brings his charisma (and dimples) to the studio to talk to Emma about growing up Muslim in Texas, unlearning homophobia, and why men need to get over their insecurity about women being funny. Usama answers a listener's Why Do Men? email about men's handshakes, and teaches Emma how to dap like a dude. Emma puts Usama in the AMA hot seat with questions about ghosting, interracial dating, and his most embarrassing memory. Then, Usama helps Emma solve a personal...

Emma is joined by comedian and writer Francis Ellis, who speaks on behalf of modern men to answer questions like: What's it like showering with a bunch of other men after a lacrosse game? Why don't men share their feelings with each other? Are certain emojis a red flag? What do men think of as self-care? Then, Emma shares a recent dilemma involving an unexpected crush on her therapist. In the Why Do Men segment, Francis helps a listener understand why her boyfriend refuses to carry a bag....

Emma is joined by Jared Freid in her quest for man-related answers, and he helps shed some light on questions such as: Are deep conversations an inherently feminine thing? Do we become aware of gender through our parents’ hangups? How often do men really wash their sheets? Is it a problem if your celebrity crush looks nothing like your partner? In the Why Do Men segment, Jared explains to a listener why her boyfriend leaves stray pee on the toilet, and how men feel about bathroom etiquette in...

Welcome to Ask Men Anything, with Emma Willmann! In our premiere episode, Emma invites comedian Lucas Zelnick to help her get to the bottom of what modern masculinity is really all about, by answering some of her - and your - burning questions. Is a man’s relationship with his mother an indicator of how he treats women in general? Do men use the Bro Code to enable their friends’ bad behavior? Which first date food choices give men the ick? Are straight men ever concerned with how other men...

There’s one question that has stumped our universe for centuries: Why do men? Emma Willmann is on a quest to find out the answer in this podcast from Betches Media. Each week, Emma is inviting some of the funniest and most interesting men she knows into the studio and pulling from the Ask Men Anything inbox to ask your biggest, weirdest, and most pressing questions of earth’s most mysterious beings. Tune in every Tuesday, starting September 26th, 2023 and subscribe now so you don't miss an...