Ultimate Alpha Male Example: How Hank Moody Picks Up Girls (Infield Breakdown)

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[@josiaspartamian137]

Very cool to see infield breakdowns like this. When Hank picks up her attorney there’s a prior scene when she shows her some clip and asks him “do you know what this means?” And he goes “Yes. That I’m very good I’m bed?” That’s a very good example of playful misinterpretation and it’s important because it’s sets the sexual undertone and lets him see if she goes along with it, which she does.

[@PlayingWithFireChannel]

For sure. His game is ultra smooth

[@kemsolid]

I;m a big fan of this show and I think you gave very realistic feedback on tonality, body language, narration, and calibrating to the situation. Thanks for the upload man!!

[@KingCoCo]

Another dope video. Thanks Alex 👌🏽

[@PlayingWithFireChannel]

Glad you liked it!

[@stefanross8129]

.... great analysis! very enlightening & entertaining. Bravo!!

[@mav6232]

This was a epic reaction bro !

[@rohanserwer]

Do a breakdown on Craig Ferguson. It'll be epic

[@SoFreshBlaze]

That guy is classic example. Loved watching his compilation with the ladies

[@PlayingWithFireChannel]

Yep, definitely plan on it in near future

[@antariksh4894]

@@PlayingWithFireChannel Craig Fergurson is definitely suave and worth a breakdown.

[@odyseuszkoskiniotis6266]

@@PlayingWithFireChannel Oh yeah that would be awesome. Although Craig has the advantage that he knows the chick and while not ever explicitly revealing it, he does research about her for the 'interview'. Sure, not the kind of research other hosts would do, but he does.

[@EddyLeeKhane]

He did it later on. In case you didn't see it yet, check it out

[@phoelixiano]

A half naked woman that looks like a model in a convenience store opening a guy that looks like a drunk forty-something dad? and that's realistic? hell no.

[@michaelsieger9133]

She was looking for an easy target to rob, if you watched the show.

[@joeolcay]

great video ...thx 4 the work!!

[@Adam-kq9oc]

Dude prefect breakdown haha love this show

[@paulsf1990]

A request to breakdown more Hank Moody scenes please! There's tons of examples to use from the 7 seasons of the show's run.

[@highvalence7649]

I’ve been enjoying the videos on this channel lately. Really appreciate the no bullshit kind of approach. Mainly because of this channel, I’m inspired to have realized how much growth and improvement is possible. So I thank you for what you do. Some questions: I take it that, as I believe you said in the video, one can and should compliment girls, but do so sparingly, nonchalantly and like you don’t give a shit and don’t make a big deal out of it. Is the reason that one can and should compliment girls in this way that doing so displays or shows high value, which girls find attractive? In the broken down video, the girl said “You are not my type,” to which the guy responded with “I wasn’t trying to be.” She also asked “would you say you’re extraordinary?”, to which the guy responded with “Fuck if I know.” What is the reason(s) that these are good responses? Is the reason(s) that, by giving these responses, you are displaying high value by subcomminicating and/or showing that you are not trying to impress her? I’m trying to understand the underlying principles of this stuff. That's why I’m asking these questions.

[@diegohurtado4839]

In short yes. Those are the reasons why this works

[@PeterPanTheRealDeal]

Enjoyed this one

[@divin777]

Man,inspiring! Thanks!

[@Isume90]

Powerful breakdown

[@edwardwebb5636]

Wanted to note that if you’d like to watch Californication, all episodes are streaming now on Hulu

[@PlayingWithFireChannel]

Thanks for the tip man

[@philmcculla4941]

I use to watch this show I totally missed how there's some real good pointers on he talks to girls he really does have that don't give a damn attitude. Great video I gotta watch this series again.

[@edwardwebb5636]

How do you avoid accidentally picking up an underage girl like Hank did in the first episode

[@ivanishere66]

😂😂

[@PlayingWithFireChannel]

Use common sense. If you suspect she’s young just ask her

[@edwardwebb5636]

@@PlayingWithFireChannel What do you say when you ask?

[@NN-ed5kj]

Edward Webb hm, how about... “how old are you?”

[@lazytoad2616]

LMFAOOOOOO no common sense found '-'

[@jeremyhopkins2692]

You should do a video on Naration, Cold reads and other techniques.

[@PlayingWithFireChannel]

I’ll add it to the list :)

[@tripletalentab1266]

its all in Californication!

[@lamborger]

Wow. I wonder how they make everything go so smoothly on this tv show.

[@edwardwebb5636]

It’d be cool to see you do this for larry david on his show curb your enthusiasm. And his co-star jb smooth

[@rajnishsharma2084]

Which Is the best californication series to watch from learning game 's perspective? Thanks

[@PlayingWithFireChannel]

Check out them all man

[@brandondaniels9471]

Wow, I see a lot of this character in your own game! Except, it's quite obvious that you use his style in your own way and using your own wittiness. You're not necessarily ripping off his lines. You're sort of just applying his philosophy of handling women. Nice!

[@dablackjaspaa497]

Perfect example for over explaining beta hahaha

[@DanTuber]

Tv scripted lines is not real world stuff. Most if not all guys could never be this witty and sharp in the moment. Yeah it's a good example of how to behave.

[@GarryBel]

That’s true its so hard to behave like that

[@KingCoCo]

lol all I read in your comment is “I’m scared and insecure within myself to talk to girls in real life”.

[@Leo-yn5fx]

it’ll plant the seed tho is the point

[@Leo-yn5fx]

btw Dave improvised a lot of lines

[@jesusvasquez5458]

Hey man, Ive used a lot of them myself. Its the way you say them and the proper moments. Its playful non chalant fun so theres no need for specific lines, just have fun.

[@anthonynyc]

yoo i know this video is mad old but you should make a video on tony sopranos game

[@porkypig1772]

I fuckin' love this show!

[@TheDatingDocTV]

Had to click on this video as soon as I saw Hank Moody. This is a very layered show that many red pill types can identify with. Especially those that somehow find themselves back to that one crazy woman that understands them. Great point on pure altruism instead of denying buying strangers things just because they happen to be a good looking woman.

[@snappycenter7863]

Is it reliable to use shows as an example? They often skip steps from meeting to sex AND they're scripted, so the vagaries of real-life hold no sway there.

[@Richie8406]

11:50 What you missed is: The ball is in your court.

[@seanluby]

"Life will Kill Ya" is a Warren Zevon album. The three W's

[@bakshifamily]

Looks like Alex has a man crush.

[@00dfm00]

Also, throwing the ball to her is symbolic of "You did a great serve with your shit tests, I've played it well, and the ball is now back in your court. Whatcha going to do about it?"

[@brianct7801]

When Moody throws the ball to the redhead in the lounge chair, the subtext is literally, "The ball's in your court."

[@Maverickmordy]

in what world is she a redhead. she is blonde.

[@fallen1805]

“You’re so beautiful you’re almost ugly” Would Be a funny pic comment/opener to a 9/10

[@ZorroNumber1]

It’s just a show dude, fantasy of its writer.

[@agentsmith868]

His algorithm is snarky flip , cultural knowledge & self amusement . You can practice this all day with friends

[@alichaghtai9207]

More of these

[@tripletalentab1266]

fantastic guide to alpha game and going outside the comfort zone and passing shit tests like a weasel!

[@Generalism-ku5ue]

Throwing her the ball = "ball's in your court"

[@hholaahola]

First case scenario is possible but it takes a pretty confident girl

[@vasko7870]

make a vidoe on how to text snowbunnies

[@mwloos1]

It’d be cool to do one comparing Runkle to Moody. Runkles stuck in a marriage with a domineering narcissistic biotch due to his nice guy tendencies, which a lot of guys can relate to.

[@HoangNguyen-zv3xb]

That level of smoothness comes from being an alcoholic or a drug addict mind frame. Still like your breakdown though.

[@TheSololobo]

So if a man is good with women = he's by definition an alpha male, I don't think that's always the case, Moody is a passive, unambitious borderline alcoholic who drifts through life by way of less resistance, which is part of his charm. But doesn't that knocks off many of the alpha qualifiers. Moody represents a good looking natural with a great personality and social intelligence that's well aware of his powers.

[@PlayingWithFireChannel]

That's the issue "Alpha qualifiers" is still a logical aspect. When a guy is good with women, he's socially, emotionally and sexually intelligent. The logical qualifiers won't really matter

[@econ8134]

wow you are a genius. His game is he let's the girl talk to him. If only I knew this before...

[@PlayingWithFireChannel]

Well now you do. You're welcome...

[@johnvasquez1470]

17:30. I don't think, he's in his mind thinking: I need to calibrate. I was too forward. He's just being natural. He's just having fun.

[@saszablaze1]

He doesn't care - non-attachment - when he says "life will kill you"; who cares if a woman finds us attractive. Look at what happens later - robbed- it's her INTENT that matters, & she is young, he is embroiled in long term situation ship I do this all the time. Find someone attractive but hold off from putting it on them til bump into them next time. Or even next time!

[@anthonyspitery6332]

Hank is playing into the music rick and roll nerds fanstasy, quoting Ozzy and Warren Zevon. My mans here thinking Hank got moves but really he’s just buzzed and carefree. Simple fact-being carefree is attractive to women

[@ilkbaharkunduzu1]

The Question: How Hank Moody Picks Up Girls? The Answer: With the script of the writer.

[@shevongale2280]

Game set

[@iFkNxLegend]

Ok I should throw drinks on women, got it. Thanks for the advice

[@sethseiden5736]

This shit might work in college, at the end of the day if u r not successful or good looking or both forget it. Know your limits . If you are a 5 on the scale from 1 to 10 , then don't go after an 8. Remember it is a show not reality. If your 40 and don't have a pot to piss, in forget it . Remember, not to be harsh but if you are not 14 thru 28 years of age , it won't work with Hank quality woman! If u watch Californiacation then you will know Hank is still stalking his ex from season 1 .

[@sinshenlong]

hank moody is epic

[@PlayingWithFireChannel]

Agreed!

[@billihawk368]

Its good that he plays smoothly with the ball, But HE LOOKS NERVOUS Playing with the ball.

[@jdsartre9520]

Hank could've and should've said to the guy "Hey, this is my wife's first time flying ever and she's super nervous, look, she was so nervous she spill my drink in her lap. Please, you're not really gonna make her get up and have to go sit by some stranger are you?"

[@jeremyhopkins2692]

What's your approach to Milf Game

[@PlayingWithFireChannel]

Same as any other girl really. They just have busier schedules usually

[@robertoacevedo3805]

Forget this Alpha Sigma Beta frame of thought. Here's all you gotta get from this, Moody feels himself. He's thinking less and is feeling more. He's in a flow state. Yeah it's some woo woo bullshit, but I guarantee you figure that out the world is your oyster.

[@njolnir2245]

I tried alot of your texting advice and I guess now I have a gf

[@PlayingWithFireChannel]

Glad to hear man

[@odyseuszkoskiniotis6266]

Thats cool, but your comment is missing a thank you ;)

[@GarryBel]

Girls give me IOI’s but I’m too scared to talk to them

[@KingCoCo]

It’s a common feeling man. Just go up to them and say “hey” next time.

[@NextScamdemic]

Better than not getting IOI's and being too scared to talk to them

[@watermelongaming648]

What’s IOI

[@hitbyligtning9661]

@@watermelongaming648 "indicator of interest"

[@watermelongaming648]

@@hitbyligtning9661 oh, i know them as choosing signals. Thanks to AMS

[@zulusheksta1985]

Shit, I love to brag about myself because I'm amazing. Don't care about anyone's view on that

[@ahs314]

I don't think hank is alpha. He is a sigma. Wouldn't you say?

[@vizjnapresha7402]

I think men lose sight of having a great interaction with a girl.

[@anthonycampos8057]

Fox Mulder

[@moncorp1]

I'll make a run at you crusty. I will.

[@pussypuffs]

dainty fingers

[@Cingular777]

Given that David Duchovny is extremely good looking for his age, I hated this show, as it's Hollywood fantasy bullshit - where women almost always opened Hank and/or sexually propositioned him within minutes of meeting. This doesn't ever happen in real life.

[@bohemiancasanova5538]

Yes and it can still be used as a good example of what game should look like.

[@ivanishere66]

If you’re a “celebrity” it does

[@3runrob]

Ofcourse it's a bit exaggerated since it's a Hollywood series. But girls can sense a guy that's good with women and will flirt alot more with them. Plus he's famous so not that unrealistic.

[@rehansajid1539]

Ex Sporter.....if you're a guy with value and non-delusional self esteem it does tend to happen not to brag but it has happened to me

[@BrokenGodEnt]

I think you're taking the wrong things from the series. Of course you're not going to meet a girl and within 5 minutes be banging her in your Porsche. Thats not the point of analysing the way Hank talks to women though. The point is that if you can learn to talk like him with people, it will make it easier to get numbers or even just make better small talk and make more friends in general. And c'mon, Californication isnt a guide to picking up women. Its a show about a famous writer. Of course it's "hollywood fantasy bullshit". Its SUPPOSED to be lol. That's what movies and tv is for. Exaggerating the mundane nature of real life to the point of making it interesting.

[@3_prajwal210]

It's fucking TV show with actors, it's not life with real people. Don't put that much pressure on yourself and beat yourself up for not getting the same response

[@SergioGutierrez-vn1oh]

Who is this guy forcing his voice to look more masculine and twisting his mouth like Rafael Nadal Looool

[@tommyk.7443]

Stop wasting your life go and do something

[@Leo-yn5fx]

More shit like this hahaha

[@muayboran6111]

That sitting position looks kinda uncomfortable dude

[@PlayingWithFireChannel]

Thank you for the concern of my comfort

[@muayboran6111]

@@PlayingWithFireChannel didn’t expect you to reply… good stuff though

[@giovanniayala9199]

Dude, you need glasses. Holding that phone way too close to your face.0

[@PlayingWithFireChannel]

Glasses make me look nerdy :(

[@donaldcook3112]

. . . NOT an ' Alpha Male ' type - a frequently referenced error. This character is a ' Sigma Male '. The opposite end of the spectrum.

[@liamfinn9709]

get a grip mate

[@TheLandOfTears]

I always say... Don’t approach unless she’s giving you IOI’s. In the first video example, she gave a very huge IOI. Cold approaching without IOI’s is like playing poker with blindfolds on, you’re just leaving it up to chance, you gotta play your cards by knowing at least what you have... But hey that’s just me.

[@Taofizzle]

So silly, what if you are not in her line of sight. You gonna go pose in front of her instead of finding your balls and approaching. Almost non of the girls I been with gave any IOIs. Unless ur gorgeous this is useless, you can still lose ioi girls btw. When you approach like a man you get better are talking to girls as well

[@KingCoCo]

It’s a grey area. I prefer to keep the options open

[@bohemiancasanova5538]

What you always say is straight up garbage then. Hottest and most amazing women almost never give IOIs and as this guy said, sometimes they also dont even see you. if you like what you see just go for it and dont wait for no IOIs like a pussy.

[@TheLandOfTears]

FXraider if you and the two other guys above have no problem with rejections then go for it, I don’t care in all honesty, I am only giving pointers. Just try approaching a girl who doesn’t give you IOI’s while you are giving it to her, most of the time you will be rejected, I am done with that shit, it’s a waste of time in all honesty.

[@wayne9048]

@@bohemiancasanova5538 every woman will give iois if they see an attractive man. No matter if they themselves are hot or not.

[@leom.5330]

Not a good idea to use scripted scenes to give advise on real life interactions, which turn out to be far more unpredictable than imagined, specially when it comes to women. Nice try though!

[@JamesSmith-ss3yf]

How the hell are you gonna use a tv show clip and use it for a vid? I’d rather be a omega than a alpha.

[@billihawk368]

American sassy girls are nothing compared to Latin sassy girls.

[@gameiro4997]

Later that girl robbed him sooooo

[@PlayingWithFireChannel]

Ok

[@venkyn9209]

She comes back with all his robbed shit later sooooooo 😁

[@PlayingWithFireChannel]

@@venkyn9209Next step, become broke!

[@darklaw7635]

But unlike real life. Girl won't open you l

[@rad1c1e]

Not true, I’m not the most attractive guy ever but a couple of girls have opened me in the past. It doesn’t happen often, but it does happen.

[@darklaw7635]

@@rad1c1e exceptions don't make the rule

[@josesantana770]

At 28 getting back from work saw this 20y/o girl sitting on her front steps. I stopped recognizing her smile. She told me she saw me every morning on the bus but the day she decided to talk to me I was in a rush and couldn't catch up. I ended up taking her to my apart over the weekend At a bar this attractive woman started conversation. After a while she asked me to joint her at the table she was sharing with her niece. At the end of the night she took the niece to her house and I took her to mine. I started conversation with this young lady while she was sharing with a young family member. I finished my beer and indifferently walk to the next pub. While waiting for my beer I suddenly turned my head to the left and there she was getting a sit two spaces below. She chased me. Yes it does happen in real life.

[@darklaw7635]

@@josesantana770 again, exceptions don't make the rule. Men aren't aren't same as women and claiming it happens in real life gives false expectations to ALL men. This doesn't happen and we shouldn't use you as an example

[@josesantana770]

@@darklaw7635 agree. Just clearing on the statement "Don't happen"

[@skuxboy6377]

Be urself man...why u gotta change ur voice lmao

[@Lardykins]

Wtf is this? lmao

[@ProfWho-ut5he]

Why going through scenes by actors who get into unreasonable, unrealistic situations with characters you will never ever encounter?! Nothing like this ever happens in real life. In addition, the conversations are written by authors, every beta male can come up with this. I don't know the show, but I know I will not watch it.

[@KingCoCo]

LMAO you still getting no matches by the sounds of it 😂😂😂

[@ProfWho-ut5he]

@@KingCoCo nah.. Not if you have standards and are older. I challenged a dating coach with this and he took over my Tinder account and swiped for the last 2 weeks in my city. So far he got.... wait for it.... Zero matches.

[@PlayingWithFireChannel]

Your pictures probably suck. Make a post in the forums and I’ll confirm what going wrong

[@Leo-yn5fx]

PlayingWithFire BRUTAL

[@TrentJulien]

Before dating apps this was common I've picked up girls like this in the past and still can do it now It's not that hard

[@Gohan9112]

Your first breakdown was horrible. The girl waiting for him outside isn't the only unrealistic part. A girl opening you the way she did is low probability. Second, Hank paid the girl without expressing intent or getting her number which no sane guy would do. That's a simpish behaviour. Him acting alpha isn't gonna change that. His writing shows that he isn't very experienced with girls. Jeffy did a way better breakdown.

[@moonlandingagain3228]

clown

[@gmo.86]

Why do betas insist on attempting alpha education?

[@PlayingWithFireChannel]

I wouldn't know man