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
Nov 4
Hercules at the Crossroads — Choosing the Hard Path That Leads to a Good Life
<p>In a story from ancient Greek philosophy, Hercules faces a choice between two paths: one promising pleasure and ease; the other, hardship and struggle — but also growth and greatness. According to today’s guest, this ancient parable is more relevant than ever.</p><p>Dr. Paul T ... Show More
58m 27s
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 23
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
Feb 2024
ReShape Masculinity | With Adil Hussain, Life & Men's Coach & Founder of BrotherhoodDXB
In today's world masculinity is often defined as a spectrum of qualities and behaviours traditionally associated with men, including traits like strength, courage, independence, and assertiveness. But what about their emotions? Do they have emotional intelligence? Are they v ... Show More
1h 4m
Aug 2024
Self-Talk and Supporting Spouses | ASK ME ANYTHING
<p>In this episode of ASK ME ANYTHING, Kipp Sorensen and Duane Winkel discuss key topics like masculinity, critical thinking, and personal responsibility. They talk about the importance of clearly understanding and expressing one's beliefs, assuming positive intent, and taking re ... Show More
59m 24s