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SOMETHING SOMETHING WITH ERIC NEUMANN
Hosted by Eric Neumann
SOMETHING, SOMETHING WITH ERIC NEUMANN dissects the psychology of dating from years of experience and sociological observations. Eric candidly shares his views on dating and digs deep to try to understand why men and women behave the way they do.
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- THE TRUTH ABOUT DATING SUCCESSFUL WOMEN WITH KAYLA BECKERMay 8, 2026 · 29 minIn today’s episode, Eric sits down with sports broadcaster and former WWE personality Kayla Becker to talk about dating as a successful, independent woman, protecting your peace, and why modern relationships can feel so complicated once you’ve built a life on your own. Kayla opens up about growing up in foster care, becoming hyper-independent, and how success, ambition, and past experiences shaped the way she approaches love and relationships today. The conversation dives into gender roles, emotional availability, and why so many people struggle to let someone truly take care of them. In this episode you’ll learn: • Why hyper-independence can make dating harder • How success and money affect modern relationships • Why some people leave before they can get left • Why so many men feel intimidated by successful women • The role masculinity and femininity still play in attraction
- THERAPY, AUTHENTICITY AND SURVIVING MODERN DATING WITH JAKE COHENApr 30, 2026 · 41 minJake Cohen - New York Times bestselling author, chef, and internet personality - joins Eric for a deep dive into self-improvement and modern dating. They talk about how self-improvement is a constant journey, and why attraction alone isn’t enough for a relationship. Jake shares his perspective on dating in New York City, being authentic, and why “if they wanted to, they would” might be one of the most important truths in relationships. The conversation also gets into rejection, trusting your nervous system, and why being your full “weird” authentic self is the only way to attract the right people. In this episode you’ll learn: • Why being yourself is the best strategy in dating. • The difference between attraction and compatibility • How you need to listen to your nervous system. • Why rejection can actually be a good thing • How therapy and self-awareness can improve your dating life • Why authenticity leads to better connections
- DO OPEN RELATIONSHIPS REALLY WORK?Apr 21, 2026 · 32 minIn today’s episode, Eric and special guest Joe Nucci dive deep into the messy reality of modern dating and relationships, focusing on one big question: do open relationships actually work in a healthy and sustainable way? Eric tells a real story about a couple on the verge of marriage, where the bride brings up opening the relationship - and how one conversation like that can completely change everything. Today’s discussion explores open relationships vs monogamy, jealousy in long-term relationships, and how important it is to trust your nervous system. In this episode you’ll learn: • Why timing matters when bringing up open relationships • How jealousy and “compersion” show up in open relationship dynamics • The tension between wanting commitment and wanting variety • How loyalty, desire, and personal values can conflict over time • How you must trust your gut to know if your relationship isn’t sustainable. • The importance of communication and recognizing clear signals.
- GIVING WOMEN ATTENTIONApr 7, 2026 · 14 minIn today’s episode, Eric breaks down one of the biggest mistakes men make in dating: giving women too much attention too early. He explains why attention only has value when it’s earned, and how being predictable can quietly kill attraction. He also talks about the difference between being intentional vs playing games, how texting habits can make or break attraction, and why men should always be creative and unpredictable in relationships. In this episode you’ll learn: • Why women need to want your attention • Why giving too much attention early ruins the mystery • How predictability can kill attraction. • The mistake men make after a “good interaction” • How boring texting habits ruin momentum • Why authenticity is the only real way to stand out • How to balance attention without overdoing it
- CHIVALRY IN MODERN DATINGMar 25, 2026 · 23 minIn today’s episode, Eric tackles the question everyone keeps asking: is chivalry dead, or has it just been completely misunderstood? He breaks down what chivalry actually means, how it’s changed over time, and why it doesn’t really fit modern dating anymore. He also gets into the difference between real respect and performative niceness, why so many men feel lost in today’s dating world, and how trying to be “chivalrous” can actually backfire when it’s done for the wrong reasons. In this episode you’ll learn: • Why nobody actually knows what “chivalry” means anymore • Why modern dating doesn’t match old-school chivalry • How women want chivalry but reject what it implies • The line between respect and losing your self-respect • Why being a gentleman is important • Why you shouldn’t go all-in for someone you barely know
- THE TRUTH ABOUT LOVEMar 20, 2026 · 23 minIn today’s episode, Eric breaks down why we need to stop romanticizing love. He explains how TV, movies, and culture create a version of love that feels real but isn’t, and how chasing that idea can leave you constantly disappointed. From being misled to heartbreak, Eric explains why it’s often not the person, but the loss of the version of love you believed in, and how that realization changes the way you approach dating and relationships. In this episode you’ll learn: • Why romanticizing love sets you up for failure • The difference between infatuation, lust, and real love • Why instant “butterflies” can be misleading • How TV and film distorts our expectations of relationships • Why real love is built on shared values and daily effort • The truth about the “chase” and why it often feels like love Something Something is filmed at the Comedy Cellar Podcast Studio in NYC. Follow Eric on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imericneumann
- SO YOU'VE SLEPT TOGETHER...NOW WHAT?Mar 6, 2026 · 23 minIn this episode, Eric dissects the psychology of what happens after you've slept together for the first time
- THE POWER OF THE GAY BEST FRIENDFeb 25, 2026 · 43 minIn today’s episode, Eric sits down with therapist and friend Joe Nucci to unpack the dynamic between straight women and their gay best friends. The conversation expands into the gay perspective on dating, contrasting how gay and straight relationships form, evolve, and navigate desire. Eric reflects on needing approval from a girl’s gay best friend, the psychology behind wanting what you can’t have, and the tension between fantasy and reality in modern dating. Joe offers a therapist’s insight on monogamy versus non-monogamy, hookup culture, and what a true healthy relationship looks like. In this episode you’ll learn: • Why a woman’s gay best friend’s opinion matters so much • Monogamy vs. non-monogamy in straight and gay relationships • Why we often desire what we cannot have • How commitment can make or break early attraction • What straight men misunderstand about what women need • Why dating apps are hurting real-world connection • The importance of growth and self-awareness in relationships • The difference between hookup culture in gay and straight communities • Why the top 10% of men get most of the attention Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:45 The narcissist joke 03:55 Straight women & gay best friends 06:55 Are gay men mostly friends with women? 14:02 You want what you can’t have 14:44 Monogamy vs non-monogamy 16:48 Hookup culture & safety 22:49 What women actually need 25:46 Make it an interesting story 27:20 Non-monogamous relationships. 29:00 Dating apps vs. real life 35:49 Growth, health, and self-awareness 43:10 Thank you Something Something is filmed at the Comedy Cellar Podcast Studio in NYC. Follow Eric on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imericneumann
- ARE YOU MY THERAPIST OR FRIEND?Feb 18, 2026 · 45 minIn today’s episode, Eric and licensed therapist Dr. Mikki Lee explore the boundaries between friendship and therapy. They dissect heartbreak's lessons, the illusion of attraction versus compatibility, and how conflict resolution reveals a relationship's true strength.
- THE GREAT DEBATE 2: ALI RETURNSFeb 11, 2026 · 51 minIn this episode, Ali Edwards returns to discuss the first time she was on the podcast, as well as the psychology behind settling down earlier vs later
- WHAT ATTRACTS WOMEN?Feb 4, 2026 · 58 minIn this episode, Eric and his therapist friend Emma Margles discuss the psychology behind what attracts women
- RELATIONSHIP MISTAKESJan 28, 2026 · 31 minIn this episode, Eric discusses the psychology behind costly relationship mistakes
- WILL TRAUMA DUMPING GET YOU DUMPED?Jan 21, 2026 · 25 minIn this episode, Eric discusses the psychology of "Trauma Dumping" and how it can impact relationships
- BREAK-UPS VS FAKE-UPS (Part 2)Dec 3, 2025 · 30 minIn part two of this episode, Eric continues to dissect the psychology behind real and "fake" breakups
- BREAK-UPS VS FAKE-UPSNov 26, 2025 · 31 minIn this episode, Eric discusses the psychology behind real and "fake" breakups
- NET WORTH VS SELF WORTH (Part 2)Nov 22, 2025 · 20 minIn this second part of Net Worth Vs Self Worth, Eric discusses the psychology of money and its impact on relationships
- NET WORTH VS SELF WORTHNov 12, 2025 · 32 minIn this episode, Eric discusses the psychology of money and its impact in relationships
- DATING AGE GAPNov 5, 2025 · 36 minIn this episode, Eric breaks down the psychology of entering into a relationship with a big age gap
- MONOGAMY VS NON-MONOGAMYOct 29, 2025 · 57 minIn this episode, Eric brings on comedian Eagle Witt to discuss and debate the psychology of "open relationships"
- HARD TIME GETTING HARDOct 22, 2025 · 35 minIn this episode, Eric discusses the psychology behind men and their relationship with ED pills
- FEMALE COMPETITIONOct 15, 2025 · 29 minIn this episode, Eric dives into the psychology behind intrasexual female competition
- SUBCONSCIOUS ATTRACTIONOct 8, 2025 · 40 minIn this episode, Eric discusses the psychology behind the subconscious vs conscious response within dating dynamics
- How Soon Should You Sleep With Someone?Oct 1, 2025 · 29 minIn this episode, Eric discusses the psychology behind the benefits to waiting to have sex with someone new
- Should You Stay Friends With An Ex?Sep 24, 2025 · 39 minIn this episode, Eric discusses the psychology behind the desire to stay friends with an ex partner, and the positives and negatives of it
- WHY I QUIT PORNSep 17, 2025 · 34 minEric discusses the psychology behind why he quit porn, what makes it harmful, and how it affects (straight) relationship dynamics
- THE GREAT DATING DEBATESep 10, 2025 · 1 hr 15 minEric sits down with his studio producer, Ali Edwards to recap the previous 5 episodes and they playfully debate about which of Eric's points Ali found to be misogynistic
- Social Media DatingSep 3, 2025 · 34 minEric dissects the psychology of building romantic relationships through various social media platforms
- The Texting GameAug 27, 2025 · 38 minEric discusses the psychology behind building and/or losing attraction while texting
- Alpha Men Vs Beta MenAug 20, 2025 · 48 minEric dissects the psychology of Alpha vs Beta Men and how each one plays into relationship dynamics
- Once A Cheater, Not Always A CheaterAug 13, 2025 · 40 minEric tackles the psychology behind cheating, and debunks the theory of "Once A Cheater, Always A Cheater"
- Anti Dating AppsAug 5, 2025 · 32 minEric discusses his personal issues with dating app culture, and the psychology behind meeting people in real life instead of online