Q&A, Why Are Clubs Dying? - The Michael Sartain Podcast
Release Date: 10/03/2025
The Michael Sartain Podcast
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...
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Tristan Darshan (IG: https://www.instagram.com/tristandarshan/), Fulfillment Director at Men of Action 00:00 - Introduction to the Q&A session 00:46 - Speculating on why club culture is dying 01:29 - The transition from girl-centric to male-centric clubs 03:26 - The prioritization of "dollars per square foot" 04:36 - The vanishing Los Angeles nightlife scene 05:40 - The impact of corporate influence on nightlife 06:48 - The importance of making clubs female-centric 07:50 - The strangling of the "golden goose" 09:16 - The problem of clubs being male-centric before the economic downturn...
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The guests are Tristan Darian (IG: https://www.instagram.com/tristandarshan/), Fulfillment Director at Men of Action and co-host of Access Vegas, and Casey Herszog, (IG : https://www.instagram.com/casey.herzog/) Head Coach at Men of Action. Both have coached thousands of men, specializing in helping clients overcome limiting beliefs, take action, and build powerful social circles. 00:00 – Limiting Beliefs Are Holding You Back 01:02 – Why Most Men Stay Stuck 02:15 – Conforming Kills Ambition 03:08 – No Shame, No Progress 04:29 – Stop Settling for Less 05:20 – Regret Comes Later...
info_outlineTristan Darshan (IG: https://www.instagram.com/tristandarshan/), Fulfillment Director at Men of Action 00:00 - Introduction to the Q&A session 00:46 - Speculating on why club culture is dying 01:29 - The transition from girl-centric to male-centric clubs 03:26 - The prioritization of "dollars per square foot" 04:36 - The vanishing Los Angeles nightlife scene 05:40 - The impact of corporate influence on nightlife 06:48 - The importance of making clubs female-centric 07:50 - The strangling of the "golden goose" 09:16 - The problem of clubs being male-centric before the economic downturn 10:24 - What makes a club "girl-centric" vs. "guy-centric" 12:29 - The role of social media in nightlife and dating 13:17 - The golden rule of prioritizing women over money 14:26 - The paradox of dying clubs vs. top-tier clubs 15:47 - The unsustainable business model of paying DJs millions 16:51 - The impact of social media and dating apps on women's need to go out 19:35 - The ineffectiveness of dating apps for the average man 20:53 - The discrepancy in social media validation between average women and men 22:20 - The importance of social circle over cold approach 25:06 - The origins of girl-centric clubs 27:40 - The definition of the "best club" 29:04 - The future of nightlife and the shrinking of inventory 30:22 - The "coagulation" of attractive women in a few venues 31:07 - The effect of obesity on the number of "perfect tens" 32:41 - The benefits of being on the "other side" of nightlife 34:46 - Using nightclubs as a training ground 37:04 - Overcoming common challenges in nightclubs 39:03 - The feeling of empowerment after mastering a difficult environment 40:15 - A discussion on the death of Charlie Kirk and the "Kobe Bryant effect" 42:36 - The narcissism of celebrating someone's death 45:19 - The failure of "cancel culture" 47:04 - The different forms of censorship 48:42 - The issue of "gatekeeping" in media 51:07 - The importance of difficult conversations 52:56 - The victimhood mindset on social media 53:52 - The red pill movement as a response to hopelessness 55:27 - The truth about gender norms and hypergamy 57:56 - The concept of the "red pill" as a lens, not an identity 59:22 - The red pill straw man argument and the 80/20 rule 01:03:08 - Describing a double standard without condoning it 01:05:28 - Why "mid-women" are more difficult to deal with 01:10:29 - Why average men have a harder time meeting attractive women 01:12:35 - The "grenade" friend and the mid-woman 01:14:48 - How to handle mid-women and the importance of surrounding yourself with high-value people 01:17:03 - Concluding the Q&A segment and call for future questions ———————————————————— 🔥 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