There has been a lot of media coverage and dialogue about the struggles men are facing in the modern day. There's been some solutions forwarded to these struggles as well. Among these, Dr. Anthony Bradley has a more surprising idea that you don't hear every day: revitalizing college fraternities.
Anthony is a research fellow and professor and the author of ... Show More
May 12
How Constraints Help You Focus, Create, and Finish
Back in 2019, David Epstein joined me to talk about his book Range and why generalists often thrive in a specialized world. Now he’s back with a new book that explores a seemingly opposite idea: the power of constraints. In Inside the Box, David argues that limits — deadlines, bo ... Show More
45m 2s
May 5
Why Screen Time Leaves You Exhausted — And How to Reverse Its Effects
You hear a lot today about how our ample screentime is affecting our mental health. But how is it affecting our bodies, and how is that impact on our bodies affecting, well, our mental health?My guest today will unpack the ways that digital technology is sapping our vitality, and ... Show More
50m 56s
Apr 28
A Map for Finding Direction and Purpose in Life (Again and Again)
While we often think of life as linear, my guest’s own life, along with a decade of research, has taught him that it’s anything but. In his latest book, What to Make of a Life, Jim Collins unpacks the cyclical pattern life actually unfolds in, and how to navigate it. He explains ... Show More
58m 15s
Oct 2023
Episode 229: Men, Masculinity, & Male Sexuality in the 21st Century
<p>There’s a growing narrative out there in the popular media and on social media that “men are trash” and that they need to “do better.” The response of some men has been to push back, and this has led to the rise of the “manosphere,” an online network of men’s right ... Show More
32m 11s
Sep 2023
EP285 Why boys are struggling (and what educators can do about it)
<p>I recently read a powerful book called, <a href= "https://amzn.to/45OPy3U">"Of Boys and Men: Why They're Struggling, Why We Should Care, and What We Can Do About It" by Richard Reeves</a>. It's not the first piece of media I've consumed about the crises men are facing in the U ... Show More
55m 50s
Sep 2025
Masculinity
<p>Performative males, hustle bros, sissies, and manfluencers. In episode 140 of Overthink, Ellie and David discuss masculinity. What does it mean to be a man, and how has the concept of masculinity changed over time? They look at the male loneliness epidemic, the current influx ... Show More
58m 58s
Aug 2024
The Seven Masculine Archetypes | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES
<p>In this week's Friday Field Notes, Ryan Michler unlocks the secrets to becoming a well-rounded man through an exploration of seven masculine archetypes, inspired by Robert Moore and Douglas Gillette. Gain valuable insights into harnessing traits like visionary leadership, mora ... Show More
38m 13s
Jul 2024
Masculinity: When Men Cry | ASK ME ANYTHING
<p>In this week's Ask Me Anything, Ryan and Kipp discuss the controversy surrounding the 2024 Olympics' opening ceremonies, using it to highlight the importance of focusing on positive content over disruptive provocations. They examine superficial public apologies, historical ign ... Show More
1h 6m
Jul 2025
560. When Does Masculinity Become Toxic? | David French
Sparked by French’s recent New York Times article, “The Democrats’ $20 Million Man Problem,” he and Jordan Peterson discuss the societal failures contributing to male alienation—fatherlessness, loss of purpose, overmedication, and a culture that increasingly pathologizes masculin ... Show More
1h 12m