Former WLWT reporter Brandon Saho opens up about male loneliness on Oprah's podcast
Former WLWT Channel 5 sports reporter Brandon Saho, known as a "Cincinnati kid," has gained a new title: "As seen on Oprah." On December 2, 2025, Saho was featured on an episode of "The Oprah Podcast" titled "Why Young Men Are Struggling Right Now with Oprah & Scott Galloway."
The episode delves into the male loneliness epidemic, the pressure men face to hide vulnerability, and other challenges young men face in the 21st century. Saho, who has struggled with mental health since his teenage years, shares his personal experiences with suicidal thoughts, relationship struggles, and addiction. He left WLWT in 2022 to create his own podcast, "The Mental Game," aimed at breaking the stigma around mental health.
Saho's Instagram video, where he discussed his fear of never becoming a husband or father, went viral and caught the attention of Oprah Winfrey. After a call from Winfrey's team, Saho joined the podcast as an interviewee, sharing his fears and experiences with a group of men in the audience.
In the episode, Saho talks about giving up on dating due to a fear of rejection and his journey towards self-love. He questions how to balance self-acceptance and finding a partner, sparking a thought-provoking discussion with author Scott Galloway. The episode is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.
Saho describes his experience on the podcast as an "out-of-body" moment, praising Winfrey's ability to make people open up. The episode highlights the importance of addressing male loneliness and mental health struggles, offering a platform for young men to share their experiences and find support.
