The Importance of Male Friendship
Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad Gage
Release Date: 03/09/2023
Is Trauma the Source for Positive Change in Men? A Conversation with Jonathan Jacobs
Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad Gage
Jonathan Jacobs is a marketer and community organizer with a passion for men’s work - recently starting the West Coast Chapter of “Walking Talking Men”. Walking Talking Men is a group of guys who walk together, opening the door for local friendships and non-judgmental conversations. On this episode you’ll get Jonathan’s take on how trauma is usually the source of change for men in their perspective on gender roles and manhood. Plus - if you listen to the end you’ll hear the story about how former New York Yankee All-Star Reggie Jackson taught him how to shake hands. We...
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How Democrats Can Win Back Men with Mark W. Sutton
Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad Gage
If the past few US presidential elections have taught us anything, it is that many men do not really see themselves aligned with the values and ideals of the Democratic party. Men are currently dying 5.9 years earlier than women, are only 40% of college students, and represent 75% of the unhoused population. They are struggling on the whole and Democrats rarely decide to dive into that crisis as a talking point. Author and data analyst Mark Sutton talks with Brad about why that is happening, and what can be changed to bring men back into the fold for the Democratic Party. Mark W Sutton is the...
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Why Men Need to Get Naked - A Conversation with author Mark Grayson
Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad Gage
What happens to men when they get naked? Mark Grayson thinks it's the key to reclaiming the parts of ourselves that our society tells us to get rid of if we want to be a "real man". Mark is the author of the new book "Getting Naked: A Field Guide For Men", where he helps men make a mental, emotional, and behavioral shift in order to embrace a broader and more empowered view of success. Brad and Mark also talk about how to experience the male gaze as a guy - to better understand what women have to go through AND we discover how much Brad and Mark enjoy what Brad explains is "boy dinner"....
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Brad Gage Talks About Why Men's Mental Health Advocacy is Essential (with Hannah Ho)
Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad Gage
Brad Gage talks about working in the world of masculinity, mental health, and NAMI with Hannah Ho, the founder of Address Teen Stress. Address Teen Stress is a non-profit and podcast committed to creating a safe, welcoming space where young people can share their struggles, access vital resources, and build the resilience needed to navigate life’s challenges. The conversation hits on the meat and potatoes of Brad's work and inspiration. Topics include: men’s mental health, the issues and stigmas with men’s relationship to therapy, and Brad's work with NAMI - the National Alliance on...
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Dustin Milligan from Schitt's Creek & Hot Frosty Talks About Masculinity
Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad Gage
Dustin Milligan is a man very in touch with his masculinity, and if you caught him recently as one of the winners on RuPaul’s Celebrity Drag Race - you’d see he’s clearly in touch with his femininity just as much. You might know Dustin from TV shows like Schitt’s Creek or Hot Frosty, but the guy I know above all is one who genuinely looks at the impact his life is making...and a dude who is just filled to the brim with puns. You can see the proof on his hilarious instagram account. Dustin sat down with me several months ago, right after he had shot Drag Race, to talk about why he had...
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Why Do Men Hate Women?
Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad Gage
When I peek under the hood of a lot of content I see right now, it leads me to the wonder - do men actually just hate women? They seem to truly want to stop the progress of women's rights at every turn. But clearly, to me, it's not about biology, or MeToo, or the anti-men POV right now in the dating world. I think the actual reason is the toughest thing to face - that they hate that they're not allowed to be kind to each other or themselves because it would break the rules. Written and produced by Brad Gage Theme song written by Russell Henson Logo by Nolan Fabricus
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Charles Bukowski: The Problematic Poet
Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad Gage
Charles Bukowski was one of the most famous and revered poets of the 20th century, but did his attitude and actions toward women negatively influence a generation of men? And is it possible to separate the art from the problematic artist? Host Brad Gage tries his best to do just that and fails mid-podcast to find that my moral threshold doesn’t allow him to admire people who demean and abuse women (no matter how much he loves their poetry). Hosted, Edited, and Produced by Brad Gage Logo by Nolan Fabricius Theme Song by Russell Henson
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How to Not Be a Creep
Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad Gage
What makes a guy a "creep"? And how can you make sure women aren't calling you one? While creepiness is subjective, it is the number one description to stay away from in dating or your social life. Being called a creep is one of the worst things for your reputation. Brad Gage takes time to figure out what are the traits of a “creep”, some actual examples of creepiness to give context, and some ideas on how to not become one. Hosted, Edited, and Produced by Brad Gage Logo by Nolan Fabricius Theme Song by Russell Henson
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A Male Platonic Friendship "Dating" App with Marc Milberg of Olley
Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad Gage
Host Brad Gage talks to Marc Milberg - founder of Olley, an app for men to connect with new friends in their area based on personality, interests, & more. Basically what they’ve built is a friendship-finding app that functions similarly to dating apps, but it’s all platonic. Studies show that in 2021, 15% of men reported having no close friends, compared to only 3% in 1990. This is a fivefold increase since 1990. Especially for anyone who just recently moved to a new city, finding male friends is not easy, so there is a clear need for something like this. Here is Marc Milberg’s...
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Patriarchy Blues and Intersectionality with author Fred Joseph
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Brad talks to 2 time New York Times bestselling author Frederick Joseph about intersectional feminism, how people can be both oppressed and privileged at the same time, why he could beat Joe Rogan’s ass. Plus, they dive into the historical idea of women seen as property. Fred has written the sometimes-banned books "The Black Friend" and "Patriarchy Blues", as well as "Better Than We Found It" and "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever - The Courage to Dream". On this episode, Brad got to do something few people have done - talk with one of their favorite authors about specific passages of one...
info_outlineGuys, for the sake of your health, check in on the men in your life. Lean into the camaraderie you have in your community. And if you don’t have it, be brave and do the work to go get them. At least making male friendship connections should be a little less hard than dating.
Written and Hosted and Edited by Brad Gage
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