The Man and The Monkey Podcast

This episode looks at why it is important to know what it is that drives us daily and even more so during our tougher times. Matthew hosts another solo episode as he faces a tough decision, discussing how knowing his "why" makes the process easier.  

Matthew goes solo to discuss depression and its impact on our lives. This is a must-listen for anyone who has ever experienced the feelings associated with depression and is intended to be passed along to someone who might need to hear it. Depression sucks, but this episode talks about the causes and different types of depression we might experience. Like the other episodes, it's not for everyone, but the information needs to be put out.

Matthew and Jessica discuss talking to our children about sex, the medicalization of sex, and infidelity. They also discuss whether monogamy or polygamy is the way to go in relationships and how our sexual norms have changed over time.  

Matthew and Jessica discuss relationships, emotional needs, affairs, and briefly touch on having multiple partners. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who feels they aren't getting enough sex in their relationship or feels as though they are providing sex while having their needs go unmet.

This episode kicks off the new year and what we are calling season 2 of the podcast. Matthew brings Jessica Flores in from First Responder Therapy Solutions to discuss thirsty women, size queens, fetishes, fantasies, and pornography. This is the first of four episodes on sex, and it offers a view from both sexes. We are considering this episode as foreplay before discussing the biology and psychology of sex, followed by sex with couples and societal expectations. 2026 is shaping up to be a great year as we dive deeper into sensitive topics. 

This is the final episode of the season, and it's a must-listen for anyone who has lost a loved one. We end the year with Matthew and Jessica wrapping up their discussion on loss around the holidays. The pair discusses traditions, shares stories, and sheds light on coping with loss as the holidays approach. 

In this two-part series, Matthew and Jessica discuss navigating loss around the holiday season. This is not a deep dive but a conversation that covers anticipatory loss, helping children deal with loss, and how we handle the intense emotions of suddenly losing a loved one. Part 2 will be released a week after Part 1, and it will be the final episode of 2025. 

Who would ever think to do an episode on smiling? People frequently take the nuances of a smile for granted. After all, it's just a smile, and we all do it. This episode goes deeper into the significance of the smile and the benefits it has in our lives. Matthew and Kurt discuss the power of a smile and how it helps us live a longer and happier life. 

Matthew welcomes Jamie back to tackle control and explains why we feel the need to control everything. The guys discuss how much better we would feel if we just relinquished control and realized that our actual control is limited. With only three episodes left in this season, this is a must-hear for everyone.