Legendary Pick-Up Artist Neil Strauss, Shares Secrets of “The Game.”

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Last week Neil Strauss, author of The New York Times Bestseller, The Game, Penetrating The Secret society of  Pickup Artists, was gracious enough to spend the entire two hour broadcast with us sharing the story of his own metamorphosis from an average frustrated chump (AFC) into the world’s best known, and most respected “pick up artist.”

Since the program was so well received, we decided to archive the entire broadcast. If you’re a hair loss sufferer who thinks that your receding hairline has extinguished your love life, think again! [Read more]

Neil Strauss, Author of “The Game” - This Week on The Bald Truth 12/7/08

Finding your “inner game” is what separates those who allow hair loss to paralyze their lives, from those who choose to turn adversity into self evolution and opportunity.

This week on The Bald Truth, Spencer and Dave will be joined by New York Times best-selling author Neil Strauss, a man who not only chose to take charge of his own world, but decided to share his experiences with the rest of us AFC’s (Average Frustrated Chumps).

Neil is best known as the author of the wildly successful book The Game, Penetrating The Secret society of  Pickup Artists, and is also the coauthor of three New York Times bestsellers: Jenna Jameson’s How to Make Love Like a Porn Star, Motley Crue’s The Dirt, and Marilyn Manson’s The Long Hard Road Out of Hell. He is also the coauthor of Dave Navarro’s Don’t Try This At Home, a Los Angeles Times bestseller.

For those of you who think it’s impossible to live and “love” after hair loss, this show is for you.

You won’t want to miss this one!

This Week on The Bald Truth, September 21st 8pm EST

Seduction guru Marni Kinrys joins the guys to provide a female perspective on what women really want in a man. As the founder of The Wing Girls Method, Marni and her team of Wing Girls have transformed the lives of hundreds of men by providing them with the tools needed to truly enhance their inner game, and to increase their attractiveness no matter what their situation.

Marni’s ultimate goal is to teach every man in need “how to get their manhood back.”

As hair loss sufferers’ we know all too well just how difficult it can be to overcome the lack of confidence that comes with the onset of male pattern baldness. Strengthening your inner game is the key to creating romantic success no matter what you look like.

This is one show you won’t want to miss!

Speed Seduction, Ross Jeffries, and The Bald Truth About Meeting Women

Spencer and Dave speak with the original master pick up artist Ross Jeffries, and takes a call from TBT fan Tee Jay. Tee Jay  believes he’s been having trouble meeting and connecting with women because of his height and asks Jeffries how he can overcome what he considers a life long personal liability. To learn more about Ross Jeffries and speed seduction, visit: http://www.speedseduction.biz

This Week on The Bald Truth - August 30th 8pm Eastern: Ross Jeffries

Special guest: The Original Master Seduction Guru and Pick Up Artist Ross Jeffries.

As far as the seduction community is concerned Ross Jeffries started it all. Featured in Neil Strauss’ New York Time’s Best seller,  The Game, Ross is credited for being the founding father of the seduction community.

According to famed film director Paul Thomas Anderson, Jeffries was the main inspiration for Tom Cruise’s character Frank T.J. Mackey in the 1999 film Magnolia .

As the author and creator of some the best known seduction books and audio series in the business, Ross Jeffries has provided countless men with the skills needed to meet women that most men only dream about.

Jeffries has been featured on local and national television for over two decades. Some of his appearances include, The Phil Donahue Show and Montel Williams.

Pick Up Artist Wayne Elise Advises Hair Loss Sufferers On Meeting Women

Pick up artist and seduction guru, Wayne Elise, joins Spencer and Dave to discuss the art of meeting and connecting with women despite our perceived imperfections. Also known as “Juggler,” Wayne is one of the best known experts in the seduction community and provides dating advice for men all over the world.

No Hats Allowed: Joe From Staten Island’s Hair Loss Fiasco

The Bald Truth super fan, Joe from Staten Island, calls into discuss getting into a brawl at a Billy Joel concert after refusing to remove his hat during the national anthem.

This Week On The Bald Truth - August 17th - 8pm Eastern

Special guest: Master pick-up artist, seduction guru and social interaction coach, Wayne Elise.

Wayne “Juggler” Elise is a contributing author and key character in investigative reporter Neil Strauss’ New York Time’s Best Seller, The Game: Penetrating the Secret Society of Pick-up Artists.

This how-to autobiographical bible of sorts, chronicles one man’s journey from “average frustrated chump” to “master pickup artist” using techniques devised by a network of men frustrated by their incompetence in sexual seduction.

One of the most influential members of the seduction community, Wayne Elise is revered by countless men, young and old alike, whose lives have been completely transformed by his teachings and techniques.

Wayne Elise has also written articles and commentary for Esquire Magazine and Blender, and is the Founder and CEO of Charisma Arts.

Hair Loss, Drinking, Depression and Anxiety - Dave’s Story

Spring 2001. It was the absolute worst time of my life. And it should have been one of the best times for me. I was 28 years old and had just finished my liberal arts degree at Purchase College just north of New York City. I was managing a video store during the day and doing my music at night playing with bands in and around central new york. Things were going really well. I had always been a shy person–and I basically still am–but I was beginning to come out of my shell socially. I was going out with friends, dating and having fun.

Now I knew my hair had changed a bit over the last few years–the v’s had gotten a little bit deeper and the top was slightly thinner–but I didn’t think too much about it. On some level I knew what was happening but denial is a powerful thing. I wasn’t ready to admit to myself that I was destined to look like my father–a man with a head like glass. I remember catching glimpses of myself in mirrors here and there and thinking that my hair just wasn’t laying right anymore. But I could still disguise it –still maintain the illusion of a full head of hair. I figured I had another five years or so before things got really bad. And by then I would be in my early thirties. I wouldn’t care at that point ( yeah right!)

April 1st 2001. Yes I do remember the exact date. I remember this day like it was yesterday. That day of reckoning (when you finally realize that it’s happening) is a life changing apocalyptic event. One that is forever burned into your psyche–permanently etched into your consciousness. Now for me that realization came when I was doing a gig at a music festival in Marathon NY. I was taking my keyboard out of the car when I saw my reflection in the window. My hair looked funky–funkier than usually. I mean really funky! It was weak and wispy, the recession in the temples looked enormous, and it looked like an island was starting to form in the front. I couldn’t believe it! It wasn’t even me staring back. This has to be some other guy…maybe my balding brother. The denial set it. Car windows are like fun house mirrors–they distort right? I bet that’s all it is. But when I checked things out in the bathroom inside it was the same situation. I messed with it and messed with it to try to get it to look right–all to no avail. It was then that I realized what I guess I had already known: I had crossed that threshold. I now looked like a guy with thinning hair…a balding guy! Full panic mode set it.

Over the next few months I sank into a serious depression–total despondency!. I can remember sitting in my house thinking that it was over. From this point on, my life would never be the same, or so I thought. From now on I would be known as Dave the balding guy. Like somehow it would take over my life and be the thing that defined me over and above everything else. I’d be Dave the balding keyboard player in the bands I played with; Dave the balding manager of the video store; Dave the balding guy of the bunch when my friends and I were out at clubs. And I had hair envy too—big time! All my favorite movie stars: Pacino, DeNiro , Mickey Rourke. They were all guys with beautiful hair—super human hair. I wanted that too–desperately. Life was so unfair. I’d be at the supermarket or mall and I’d see an 85 year old guy with this full head of luxurious hair…better than I had when I was 12 years old. Now if that isn’t a kick in the teeth I don’t know what is. Couldn’t I somehow trade with him I thought. I need that hair more than he does! Damn! The depression was all consuming. I was drinking every night –Johnny Walker black on the rocks. I’d go on these mean two and three day benders just to try to ease the pain and escape form the reality of what was happening. It was a horrific period for me: out in dive bars night after night drinking myself into oblivion, thinking about how I was going to find the guts to go on with my life–or if I even wanted to! I had gotten a speeding ticket during this time and was scheduled to go to court the following month to contest it. I remember thinking: I don’t know if I’ve even going to be around next month! Honestly that is how bad things were.

Well after a few months I began to pull myself out of this downward spiral. I did research and discovered Spencer and The Bald Truth and I learned that it was now possible to successfully treat your hair loss. That gave me hope. I eventually became a part of the show and I’ve been beating this thing for the better part of a decade now. Seven successful years on Propecia ( knock on wood ) and my hair hasn’t changed a bit. Thank God!

So I tell this story to show people just how profoundly we are affected by this disease of the spirit. Hair loss is something that colors every aspect of our lives. But we are lucky to be living in a time where we can do something about it. There are great options available: drug treatment, non surgical hair replacement and hair transplantation. Just be sure to educate yourself in order to choose the option that’s best for you.

Good luck in the fight.

Dave Solazzo

The Reality of Body Hair Transplants

Spencer and Dave discuss the reality of body hair transplants (BHT) and speak with a 31 year old virgin who blames his hair for his inability to meet women.

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