A Manly Podcast
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What White Lotus says about men
White Lotus suggests men are too focused on pride, power and ego instead of thinking about their personal happiness and others they care about. It finds a way to dig inside the deepest, darkest parts of American life while making it enjoyable to watch through the vicarious vacation we get when we enter the show. Read more
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Masculinity and Gender Identity
I talk about masculinity in relation to gender roles and gender stereotypes. We get into American perceptions of gender, and how they conflict with evidence for a diversity of gender identity and gender existing not in boxes, but along a spectrum. Read more
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Watching my Wife’s Reality Shows
Watching my wife’s reality shows, seeing her reactions to the big moments is delightful. Even though these shows have plenty of toxicity, they are one of the few places in American culture where we see men men trying to work through conflict in healthy and productive ways. Read more
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Men and The Substance
Men are hardly in The Substance at all, but their patriarchal values in society and culture dominate the film. I take a look at what makes this a great horror film. Read more
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Masculine Identity and The Super Bowl
Masculine identity at the Super Bowl oozes out of every pore. I give my honest take on football because I have a love-hate relationship with watching it. The football field is a space where skilled athletes play a complex and nuanced game, but tap into elements of toxic masculinity hit after hit can cause CTE… Read more
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Spider-Man and Masculine Identity
Spider-Man’s masculine identity is more inclusive and relatable than other superheroes like Batman, Superman, Captain America, Iron-Man or even Wolverine. His soft, nerdy masculine identity as Peter Parker is what helps him learn and grow as a superhero to be a smarter and better fighter. Read more
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Gift Guides, Consumerism and Climate Change
Consumerism in the age of the attention economy has led to a crisis of overconsumption. I believe being pro-environment is important to a positive, inclusive masculinity. This is especially true now, with environmental decline and biodiversity loss linked to climate change. Read more
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Masculinity in Gladiator II
Action films in Hollywood tend to reinforce perceptions of toxic masculinity in American culture. Gladiator II is an excellent action film and it reaches for a relevant political commentary about our lives today. The narrative though is driven by spectacle, exhilarating moments of battle with a highly masculine protagonist. Read more
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Masculinity in America and Me
On the first episode of A Manly Podcast, I dive into definitions of masculinity, what is traditional masculinity, and understanding toxic masculinity. We take a look at a report from the Pew Research Center titled, “How Americans see Men and Masculinity” and look at their findings in relation to the 2024 election. I wrap up… Read more
Matthew M. Pincus 