Molding Masculinity

The Final Analysis

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 00:22:35 +0000

This week we discuss our final conclusion on the concept of masculinity, and unveil a new project. Raise 'Em Left!

Parenting and Policing: Listening.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 20:28:27 +0000

This week we dive deeper into issues with policing, and discuss the "Broken Windows" theory of policing, as well as Baumrind's parenting typology.

Parenting and Policing: Wait Until Dad Gets Home

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 19:01:42 +0000

In the first of a multi-part series we discuss the connections between "Strict Father" models of parenting and the current American police state.

Bread Winning

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 03:04:57 +0000

This week we talk about work, labor, and its gendered divisions and social constructs.

Practicing Vulnerability pt. 2: Fundamentalism

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 15:06:28 +0000

This week we discuss Tom's close brushes with fundamentalism and cultural appropriation. We also discuss our experiences with COVID (we both recently had it) and how the landscape of leftist organizing desperately needs non-consumptive community spaces.

Men and Mass Shootings

Thu, 26 May 2022 14:36:00 +0000

This week we have a joint episode with the Handy with Handguns podcast and discuss a culture of violence that exists in American masculinity. We also discuss systemic failures, cultures of abuse, bullying, and mental health. Finally, we discuss firearm regulation, policing, and the proliferation of weapons in the United States.

Practicing Vulnerability Part 1: Faith and Religion

Tue, 03 May 2022 02:05:07 +0000

This week we practice vulnerability and discuss Phillip's journey out of Christian Evangelicalism.

Vulnerability

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 18:36:55 +0000

This week we talk about what vulnerability is, how to practice it, and how to create spaces where it is safe to display.

Fatherhood: A Prospective view into Parenting

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 01:49:01 +0000

This week we discuss becoming a father, gender reveals and sex assignments, the pressures of being a new parent, discipline, cultural pressures and just a whole lot more. Parenting is a lot ya'll.

The Batman

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 03:12:50 +0000

This week we talk about some exciting personal news, and we dive into the new Robert Pattinson movie! We discuss how it relates to masculinity, leftist thought, and the overall Batman universe. Warning, spoilers abound.

Batman 1989

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 03:49:11 +0000

In the first of a series of episodes we discuss Batman and masculinity!

Men and Musicals

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 05:17:59 +0000

This week we talk about masculinity and the dramatic arts, societal gender expectations, and the patriarchal frameworks of capitalism.

"Oops I Ripped My Personality"

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 03:16:46 +0000

This week we're discussing the season one episode of SpongeBob Squarepants titled "Oops I Ripped My Pants".

Let's break down "Manning up"

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000

This week we listen to stories submitted by individuals who have experienced situations of being told to "Man Up" or "Be a Man". We discuss, disassemble and process what these phrases mean and what their impact is.

Masculinity and War

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 18:10:49 +0000

The opening poem is Dulce et Decorum Est, written by Wilfred Owen. It was published posthumously in 1920. This week we discuss the connections between social ideas of masculinity and the glorification of warfare.

Starfleet Captains Part 2

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 04:37:09 +0000

This week we continue our discussion on Starfleet Captains with Janeway, Archer and Pike.

Starfleet Captains Part 1

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 20:05:06 +0000

nuq'neH! This week we're beginning a 2 part mission to explore the most famous Starfleet Captains in Star Trek history, and discuss how their stories have impacted and shaped our societal concepts of masculinity.

Coping with COVID

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 04:02:50 +0000

This week we talk about anxiety around COVID, coping with repeated trauma and ongoing stressors, and how to process things beyond our control. We also talk about the experiences of kids, adolescents and teens during COVID and how we can be better listeners and systems of support.

Santa Claus: Figures in Positive Masculinity

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 03:47:22 +0000

This week we're going to unpack the legends, myths, and cryptozoological records of the jolly bearded fellow in the red velvet suit. How does he relate to our social views of consumption and capitalism? How does he relate to adults and the concepts of philanthropy? How does he relate to our own ideas of positive masculine role models, and how might that echo across other societies and cultures? All these questions and so much more, this week!

Brotherhood

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 03:00:50 +0000

This week we talk about brotherhoods and other community spaces of men and masculine folks. We discuss why community is important, and the positive elements that can be found in well curated community spaces. We also talk about toxicities that can exist and develop, and how to avoid them.

What is Positive Masculinity?

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 04:43:17 +0000

This week we shift gears and explore what exactly positive masculinity looks like, where we find our own examples of positive masculinity, and what the framework of positive masculinity means. We discuss Mr. Rogers, Captain America, and Star Trek. We dive into inclusive identities versus exclusive identities, buckets of examples, and the enjoyable parts of self discovery. As is said in Klingon, QaghmeylIjtIchID, yIyoH.

Fatherhood: Dating, Misinformation, and Labor

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 04:21:41 +0000

This week we discuss the previous episodes under a lens of fatherhood. Along the way, we discuss the importance of processing implicit racism and classism, the importance of mental health for both parents and kids, and the logic (or lack thereof) of social hegemony.

Gender in Labor

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 00:57:19 +0000

This week we talk about gender divides in workspaces, the inconsistent and shifting history of those artificial divides, abuse in the workplace, and how to be a better coworker.

Online Dating: Advice and Insight

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 01:51:16 +0000

This week we bring in a few guests and talk about the current world of online dating. In the course of our conversation we discuss how to successfully navigate the dating world, and link many of the realities of the dating world to other subjects we've discussed on the podcast.

Mythbusting: Incels and the Manosphere

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 00:14:01 +0000

This week we discuss several myths that circulate the incel community and the general "manosphere". We talk about what those spaces are, how they came to be, and how the ideas they generate filter into the general consciousness.

Fatherhood: Hobbies, Relationships, and Consumerism

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 01:55:32 +0000

This week we discuss several recent topics under a lens of fatherhood and parenting. We talk about hobbies, extracurricular activities, and the importance that this topic has within the framework of childhood. We talk about teaching healthy relationship behaviors and processing our own issues before our negative behaviors re-emerge in our kids. We also talk about consumerism and how... weird... the world we live in is.

Hobbies, Labor, and Life

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 02:12:27 +0000

This week we discuss the impact of hobbies on mental health. Along the way we discuss the value and social constructs of labor, as well as the complicated milieu around monetizing hobbies. We give tips on how to keep your hobbies as hobbies when you monetize them, and we discuss the social value of hobbies like D&D.

Sexual Harassment: at Work and Everywhere Else

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 03:12:58 +0000

This week we discuss data and personal experiences around sexual harassment, and how to become safer coworkers and friends.

Building Healthy Relationships: Polyamory and Monogamy

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 03:38:03 +0000

This week we sit down with Chad from Polyamfam and discuss the structures of healthy interpersonal relationships within both the scope of monogamy and polyamory. Along the way we discuss toxic masculinity and how it lends itself to toxic jealousy and toxic monogamy.

Consumerism: Pink Tax, Rainbow Capitalism, and More

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 13:00:15 +0000

This week we discuss marketing strategies that raise prices for gendered products and the effect that consumer capitalism has on our society. We discuss strategies for revolutionary change and how to avoid grifts and dishonest marketing.

Fatherhood: Violence, Appearance, and Testosterone

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 14:31:39 +0000

This week we discuss the past three episodes under a lens of fatherhood and mentorship. We also discuss the importance of honesty and building trust, and of having discussions with folks from differing perspectives.

Testosterone: A Gender Inclusive Perspective

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 13:00:00 +0000

This week we discuss testosterone with special guests Alli (She/Her) and Jack (They/He). We unpack gender dysphoria and gender socialization, and the role of testosterone levels in regards to anger, libido, and physicality.

Appearance: Is it Masculine?

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 22:49:01 +0000

This week we discuss appearance, fashion, grooming and more.

Violence: Societal Causes and Biological Scapegoats

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 03:21:12 +0000

This week we discuss the fact that men in our current society commit more acts of violence than women, and what the root causes of that behavior might be. We discuss the roles colonization, media, and social expectations play, and we look at whether testosterone is a valid culprit. In conclusion we discuss how we can all work to be more functional, safe, productive members of our communities without resorting to violence to solve every crisis.

Fatherhood: Body Image Issues, Safety, and Pornography

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 13:04:17 +0000

Join us as we explore the topics of the last few weeks under a lens of fatherhood and mentorship. We discuss how to foster better body images from a young age, how to encourage a culture of safety, and we emphasize the importance of laying the groundwork for understanding consent.

Safety

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 14:21:55 +0000

This week we discuss the tendency of masculine presenting folks to engage in unsafe behaviors and neglect safety precautions. We talk about personal experiences, how it plays out in the workplace, how it is represented in media, and how we can all do better about it.

Pornography

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 03:32:37 +0000

Is porn bad for your physical and psychological health? Is it a maladaptive presence on relationships? This week we discuss these common questions, as well as discussing ethical consumption, endemic problems in the academic field of psychology, and healthy communications we should be having with our partners.

Body Image Issues

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 04:02:32 +0000

This week we discuss body image issues related to weight, muscle mass, hair loss, and everything in-between. We talk about how to process our insecurities, and what steps we can take to move beyond those insecurities. Oh, and we also talk a bit about getting hung up on penis size.

Fatherhood: Anger, Emotions, and Sexuality

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 03:08:46 +0000

This episode we'll revisit the past three topics under the lens of fatherhood, and discuss teaching the concepts we've discussed to our kids.

Hyper-sexuality

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 02:20:05 +0000

In this episode we discuss the stereotype of the hyper-sexual male and the pitfalls that come with that myth.

Emotional Intelligence

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 04:11:24 +0000

In this episode we discuss the importance of emotional intelligence and range. We parse apart societal expectations that we have faced, and how to improve and move forward in a way that allows us to grow as individuals.

Controlling Anger

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 03:55:23 +0000

In this episode we discuss the importance in understanding where our anger comes from, and the effect it can have on the folks around us. We talk about strategies for better managing anger, and our own personal experiences learning the ropes.