148. Q&A, Clavicular Going to Jail? Women Like Men Who Read? - The Michael Sartain Podcast
Sat Jan 10 2026
In this episode, I critique the "Blackpill" as a comfortable blanket of victimhood for men, contrasting genetics with the learnable skill set of social circle game. I emphasize that women are attracted to pre-selection and status, arguing that showing other women choose you provides access to elite networks that cold approach cannot reach. I dismiss manifestation and The Secret as philosophies for the lazy, instead advocating for a mindset rooted in the "altar of action" and evolutionary psychology. Finally, I share personal updates regarding Rolo Tomassi's surgery and a heartfelt memorial for my close friend Katie Moore. 00:00 - Introduction and Cybertruck Discussion 01:16 - Legal Defenses and Castle Doctrine 02:00 - Persistence of Fame and Cancel Culture 03:22 - The Appeal of the Blackpill 04:29 - Skill Sets vs. Physical Genetics 07:15 - Short-term vs. Long-term Attraction Strategies 09:41 - Evolutionary Psychology and Pre-selection Evidence 10:55 - Critique of Manifestation and "The Secret" 15:52 - Action-Based Business Success vs. Hope 18:14 - Excuses vs. Personal Responsibility Mindset 20:42 - Hypocrisy in Public Branding 22:41 - Dangers of Inexperienced Influencer Advice 24:37 - Debunking Indicators of Interest (IOIs) 27:37 - Status and Social Circle Engineering 29:26 - Scientific Studies on Male Attractiveness 31:20 - Leveraging Social Proof for Elite Access 35:48 - The Social Circle Coaching Monopoly 39:18 - Declining Efficiency of Dating Apps 41:11 - Nightlife Fluency and Local Celebrity Game 43:50 - Manual Social Circle Construction Strategies 46:40 - Comparing Social Circle to Cold Approach 50:35 - Teaching Skill Sets to Average Men 53:10 - Identifying Comfort Signs vs. Attraction 56:56 - Psychological Triggers and the "Dadbod" Myth 58:50 - Academic Rigor in Dating Courses 01:00:24 - Logic in Business vs. Feeling in Dating 01:02:48 - Total Attraction Story: Looks and Status 01:04:24 - Statistical Racial Dynamics in Modern Dating 01:08:16 - Western Tropes and Unattractive Archetypes 01:11:16 - Personal Updates and Katie Moore Memorial ———————————————————— 🔥 Steal my blueprint for attracting signed models and attending VIP-only events in 21 days... Without dating apps or late-night cold approach: https://www.moamentoring.com/opt/yt 📈 I'm looking for world-class talent to help me create a world of fulfilled men ($30k+/mo job openings): https://www.moamentoring.com/jobs 💯 Affiliate marketer? Our affiliates can make up to six figs! https://www.moamentoring.com/affiliate If you liked this video you might also like: ———————————————————— #michael #michaelsartain #michael_sartain #michael_sartain_podcast
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In this episode, I critique the "Blackpill" as a comfortable blanket of victimhood for men, contrasting genetics with the learnable skill set of social circle game. I emphasize that women are attracted to pre-selection and status, arguing that showing other women choose you provides access to elite networks that cold approach cannot reach. I dismiss manifestation and The Secret as philosophies for the lazy, instead advocating for a mindset rooted in the "altar of action" and evolutionary psychology. Finally, I share personal updates regarding Rolo Tomassi's surgery and a heartfelt memorial for my close friend Katie Moore. 00:00 - Introduction and Cybertruck Discussion 01:16 - Legal Defenses and Castle Doctrine 02:00 - Persistence of Fame and Cancel Culture 03:22 - The Appeal of the Blackpill 04:29 - Skill Sets vs. Physical Genetics 07:15 - Short-term vs. Long-term Attraction Strategies 09:41 - Evolutionary Psychology and Pre-selection Evidence 10:55 - Critique of Manifestation and "The Secret" 15:52 - Action-Based Business Success vs. Hope 18:14 - Excuses vs. Personal Responsibility Mindset 20:42 - Hypocrisy in Public Branding 22:41 - Dangers of Inexperienced Influencer Advice 24:37 - Debunking Indicators of Interest (IOIs) 27:37 - Status and Social Circle Engineering 29:26 - Scientific Studies on Male Attractiveness 31:20 - Leveraging Social Proof for Elite Access 35:48 - The Social Circle Coaching Monopoly 39:18 - Declining Efficiency of Dating Apps 41:11 - Nightlife Fluency and Local Celebrity Game 43:50 - Manual Social Circle Construction Strategies 46:40 - Comparing Social Circle to Cold Approach 50:35 - Teaching Skill Sets to Average Men 53:10 - Identifying Comfort Signs vs. Attraction 56:56 - Psychological Triggers and the "Dadbod" Myth 58:50 - Academic Rigor in Dating Courses 01:00:24 - Logic in Business vs. Feeling in Dating 01:02:48 - Total Attraction Story: Looks and Status 01:04:24 - Statistical Racial Dynamics in Modern Dating 01:08:16 - Western Tropes and Unattractive Archetypes 01:11:16 - Personal Updates and Katie Moore Memorial ———————————————————— 🔥 Steal my blueprint for attracting signed models and attending VIP-only events in 21 days... Without dating apps or late-night cold approach: https://www.moamentoring.com/opt/yt 📈 I'm looking for world-class talent to help me create a world of fulfilled men ($30k+/mo job openings): https://www.moamentoring.com/jobs 💯 Affiliate marketer? Our affiliates can make up to six figs! https://www.moamentoring.com/affiliate If you liked this video you might also like: ———————————————————— #michael #michaelsartain #michael_sartain #michael_sartain_podcast