What does it actually mean to be an American?

As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, Paul and Sean sit down for a conversation about freedom, patriotism, history, and the values that have shaped their lives. They discuss how their understanding of America has evolved over the years, the importance of teaching the next generation where our freedoms came from, and why appreciating our country’s imperfections doesn’t diminish its greatness.

The conversation also explores what freedom really means in everyday life, the responsibilities that come with it, and why history deserves to be remembered, even when it’s complicated.

To wrap things up, the guys put each other to the test with a fun American trivia challenge covering history, movies, music, sports, and pop culture.

Whether you’re a lifelong history buff or simply proud to call America home, this is a celebration of the ideas, people, and stories that continue to define the American experiment.

Happy 250th, America.

You make a lot of friends in your twenties.

You keep very few.

In this special MidMen reunion episode, we get the original crew, including Zaki Hasan and Brian Hall, back together to talk about how we met, what we first thought of each other, and why some friendships survive careers, marriages, kids, distance, and decades while others quietly fade away.

Along the way we audit our roles in the group, reveal things we’ve never actually said to one another, put our friendships to the test with trivia, and answer one important question:

What does friendship mean in middle age that it never did when we were young?

It’s funny, honest, occasionally ridiculous, and a reminder that the people who stay with you through life’s chapters may be the greatest investment you’ll ever make.

Remember when every weekend felt like an adventure?

In this episode of MidMen, Paul and Sean take a hard look at how social life changes as men move from their twenties into middle age. From bars, parties, concerts, and spontaneous road trips to BBQs, home projects, fitness routines, and family obligations, we explore what we’ve gained, what we’ve lost, and whether life is actually more fulfilling now than it was back then.

Joining us is special guest Evan Cudworth, a professional party coach, who helps us unpack how socializing, celebration, and nightlife evolve as we age—and why partying at 45 looks very different than it did at 25.

We also tackle the growing friendship problem facing men today: why making and maintaining friendships becomes harder, the reality of loneliness and isolation, and what meaningful connection looks like in midlife.

Plus, we discuss what “fun” means now, whether we’re happier than we used to be, and what kind of social lives we hope to have in the decades ahead.

And of course, we wrap things up with a massive edition of FUN OR NONE, where we rapid-fire our way through everything from Vegas, karaoke, cruises, and casinos to gardening, movie theaters, YouTube binges, and going to bed early.

Growing older doesn’t mean life gets less interesting—it just means the definition of a good time changes.

Welcome to MidMen.

Evan Cudworth: https://partycoach.me/