Matt Ritter on Friendship, Fatherhood, and Crafting the Life You Want

Comedian and “friendship expert” Matt Ritter (host of Man of the Year and author of The Buddy System) joins Neil and Ali, where the conversation veers from toddler knife-throwing and double-stroller disasters to the art of making and maintaining adult friendships. From building out his “Dilfs of Larchmont” crew to rethinking how men sustain social fitness, Matt brings laughter, honesty, and practical wisdom to the messy world of modern dadhood.

The guys dive into the challenges of making friends as a dad, why “content associates” don’t count, and how to stop treating friendship like a luxury. Along the way, Matt shares his epic solo-parenting fail, what Pearl Jam means to him, and why every dad needs a neighborhood crew.

You don't want to miss Matt's rundown on “social fitness,” and the loneliness epidemic. Plus: dad lightning round, navigating friend breakups, and why chocolate chip pancakes win every time.