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Brooklyn- and Oakland-based duo Samantha Nzessi and Remoy Philip invite you into their sometimes loud but necessary banter on masculinity. Hear Samantha and Remoy discuss topics like what masculinity means to our society, whether masculinity has actually been good to men, or even how the latest movie, TV and sports trends are helping or hurting the gender, and everyone else by extension. Also listen as a variety of guests—experts in the fields of gender studies, activists, or even everyday g ...
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Modern Maskulinity is a mens personal development podcast created with the intention to support men from all walks of life on what it means to be a modern man. Our primary mission is to unpack topics surrounding the concept of masculinity to help men redefine and realign in a way that supports their own personal truth, authenticity, and lifestyle. Men - we see you, we hear you, and we are standing tall beside you in the arena of misunderstood masculinity. Follow Us on IG @modernmaskulinity M ...
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What’s a matriarchy? Documentarian Izzy Chan puts us up on game about what matriarchies actually are and what they’re like, and reveals surprising facts about women-led societies. Remoy takes the mic this week to explore this system that is often viewed as a patriarchy with women in charge. Matriarchy, however, is far from that. Remoy makes the imp…
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It’s movie game night again! Samantha wants Remoy to watch a movie, and he guesses his way to the title of the movie. Play along to get a great movie recommendation that explores MASKulinity. Remoy guesses his way to this Oscar-winning movie with a modern Frankenstein story. Themes of liberation and control abound! First, they once again distill MA…
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Join us, will you, and take a trip down memory lane with Samantha and Remoy... back to 2018... Follow along as our two hosts listen back to a season two episode where former guests Halston Bruce and Julie Henderson bring their A-game — sharing their experiences navigating gender's very blurry lines in and out of the gym Julie's court dominance spar…
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Our podbro, the illustrious German Villegas, graces our podwaves this week as we drop his episode on internet royalty from his current season of Modern Manhood, Man Vs. Machine. Remember NFTs? So many of those are worth a lot less than they were in 2023, but German questions why so many men used the internet this way and how it led to the crypto-br…
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This week, Remoy picks up the newscaster mic and shares some history about women’s sports. We are joined by young adult author and educator Kirstin Cronn-Mills, an activist supporting gender equity in sports, specifically for trans women. Sports have always been framed and regarded as a men’s activity by the powers that be, but in reality, all gend…
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We’re joined by Jeremy Herte, Chicagoan host of the seminal Black masculinity podcast, Let’s Talk Bruh. We’re always talking about patriarchy, but what is it exactly? And is it really the way it’s always been? Samantha shares the differences between matriarchy and patriarchy and highlights key differences beyond which gender is at the helm. We refl…
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This week we welcome our podbrother Danny Perez from the Oreja Peluda podcast, a show about masculinities in Latin America. This is the last episode in our music series and we’re sad it’s over. BUT Remoy likes music now, AND we’re wrapping it up with some over-the-top performance with glam rock! This subgenre of rock emerged in 1960s England and ma…
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In part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Joseph Ewoodzie and Tyler Bunzey, we open with Dr. Ewoodzie’s seminal book about hip hop, Break Beats in the Bronx: Rediscovering Hip-Hop’s Early Years He shares how hip hop’s musical structure helped him understand sociology thinkers and their theories. He shares how his interest in understanding belonging in…
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We continue our music series this week! This is part 1 of Professors Joseph Ewoodzie and Tyler Bunzey gracing the pod to talk gender in hip hop. Samantha talks everyone through alternative representations of masculinity in hip hop. How does including classical instruments in hip hop impact our view of the genre? How does the advent of rappers with …
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Sugarhill Gang or Band? This group’s seminal single set the tone for our understanding of hip hop culture in the mainstream, but it sacrificed the culture’s wholeness along the way… We’re continuing our conversation pondering the performance of masculinity in music as an art form and in music as a business. Masculinity Scholar and Accountability St…
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It’s our first episode of the year and we had to start it off right (Remoy doesn’t think so) with a game! Your hosts are joined by the illustrious German Villegas, podbrother and host of Modern Manhood, to play our new game Paroles de Patriarchy! Samantha does a “dramatic reading” of a few songs spanning genres and eras, and German and Remoy guess …
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It’s almost curtains on 2023, but before it’s over, we had to share some things we’re grateful for. With a game, naturally! We’re playing a lil guessing game, but of course, the number one thing we’re grateful for is everyone who’s taken the time to listen to this podcast, comment on social media, share this conversation with others. We’re most gra…
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The holiday season is upon us shortly in the US. Some men will be surrounded by close ones, and some will finally get the R&R they’ve been craving, but many may feel alone. Americans have less and less friends. On this episode, Samantha and Remoy talk through some Survey Center on America Life findings on the state of American friendships. There ar…
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We’re talking about mental health in the workplace in this pre-COVID unreleased episode. Eric Kussin, founder of #SameHere, takes us through his work bringing mental health education to schools, athletes, and businesses. How much do we really know about mental health? Eric Kussin shares his personal experience with a mental health crisis as an athl…
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We’ve got a special episode this week. We’re coming to you a lil early so you have time to chew on this timely conversation. Keestin O’Dell of Frog Lake First Nations joins the pod to have a thoughtful conversation about resistance, warrior masculinity, and the importance of questioning dominant narratives about indigenous communities. And how coul…
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We’re back with part 2 with Dr. Liu. Dr. Liu sheds light on the real impact at work, in public spaces, and more on men of color being held to the standard of white masculinity. We dig into the notion of racial meritocracy and the dangers of falling for it!. Is proximity to whiteness helpful in certain spaces? Perhaps, but it’s still a facade. And d…
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Throwback Thursday part 1! OK, it’s been a while since we said that too… We are running back the “Racial Hierarchy” episodes for your .edu earphone pleasure. The acclaimed Dr. Liu joins us and breaks down white supremacy, how language changes to suit it, and how it’s all systematized. This is a jam-packed episode; no notes can do it justice! We unm…
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Happy Thursday! It’s movie night AND trivia time on MASKulinity this week. Remoy and Samantha give each other their favorite film recommendations that expose MASKulinity in different ways. One is a thoughtful indie about a father-daughter vacation. It explores themes of loneliness, mental health issues, and human connection, using beautiful cinemat…
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Some friends to the north join us this week! Next Gen Men Program Manager Jonathon Reed and Higher Unlearning Founder Jeff Perera shed some light on the radicalization of men and boys. Remoy’s still living under a rock, and it’s not a drill. Samantha gets him up to speed on why some conservative men feel betrayed by Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s …
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MASK is BACK! We’re excited to kick off the new season of MASKulinity. It’s a little different this time around. First off, we’re now supported by Next Gen Men, your friendly neighborhood healthy masculinity organization based in Canada. Shout-out to them for doing the work to transform how the world sees and acts on masculinity. Remoy has also bee…
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We couldn't be more grateful to have such an incredible team and community behind us. We did NOT do this alone, and so this episode is dedicated specifically to everyone who took part in this journey with us. Thank you. Seriously.. thank you.Atlas and Anwar officially signing off. See you soon!由Atlas Mecca, Anwar Ahmed
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I think the title speaks for itself... see you inside.由Atlas Mecca, Anwar Ahmed
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Life is full of ups and downs, left and right turns, flying and falling, and in order to find success in it all, in our opinion, we must be willing to face the man in the mirror. But what does it mean to embrace the challenge of that? When people say "its you versus you", who is the you that you're facing? And "what" are you facing? These questions…
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An updated look into the lives of your favourite co-hosts, Atlas and Anwar, as we continue to evolve, grow, and explore what it means to be a man in this world. From traveling to foreign countries to being a TV star, a lot has shifted, including our perspectives on this podcast. Join us as we update you, and each other, on whats new and whats to co…
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Our intention with this episode was to give you a modern mask co-host update, but something came up that we felt was much more pressing: men trusting other men + how to find a solid mens group and brotherhood. Atlas has been thru a series of mens groups over the last 6 months, and one of his biggest intentions was to learn how to trust men more. Th…
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In this weeks episode, we put Atlas in the hot seat by bringing on his partner, Gabby, Women's Life Coach, to talk about their relationship. From behaving strictly based on their coping strategies, to being fully controlled by their subconscious attachment styles, all leading to a break up where they didn't speak for a year and a half until they re…
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One of our favourite things to do as men is fix things. We love a job, a task, a problem - we love to seek out answers and provide help for those around us. And - that isn't what is always needed, which can be really frustrating to understand sometimes. That's why we wanted to have this conversation - not to "fix" it, but to hold space (see what I …
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This was a fun episode. We decided to bring our produce, Chris "Clyde" back into the room for a New Years conversation and the energy was hot! Not only do we discuss the details of one of us changing our name (wait, whaaaat?), but we got real honest about our journeys thru 2022. This episode is full of great stories, exciting adventures, and a ton …
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This week we invited two leaders in the mens work space, Voy and Jose, to have a discussion with us. Voy is a Life Coach focused on empowering men to create a life without limits. Jose is also a Life Coach with his main focus being to empower men who lead to embody their truth, live their vision, and increase impact. Together, they co-found "The Mo…
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Same outcome - new perspective. This weeks episode was inspired by recent events surrounding the unexpected and incredibly sad news about the passing of tWitch. On paper, he had it all. But within, none of that mattered. It's time to get back to the drawing board, because something is not working. Click Play - you're going to want to listen to this…
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The title speaks for itself, but to percolate your senses a bit more, here are some other questions we address: what does "alone" mean? What does "lonely" mean? Is it the same for everyone? Can you be physically alone and also not feel lonely? Are the two words one and the same? As men, we are told that "being able to do it on our own is a sign of …
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It's nearing the end of Movember - mens health month. So what better way to close it out than with an incredible guest episode from the man himself, Dr. Premal Patel. Dr. Premal is the medical director and co-founder of Mens Health Clinic Manitoba, a brand new space created specifically for the purpose of supporting men with their health AND to als…
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Movember - a time to really hone in on the importance of both our prostate and mental health. And this year, we felt it was incredibly important to dissect one of the biggest influences to our mental health (and maybe even to our prostate) - our intimate relationships! The saying goes, "the quality of our relationships determines the quality of our…
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We spend most of our lives focusing on being successful men... but when do we stop and ask ourselves: who is this "success" really for? Do I want it because it gets me validated and seen by the world, or do I want it because it actually means something to me? Does it allow me to be who I really am, or do I have to wear a mask everywhere I go? Is su…
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It is one thing to know that we are the creators of our life, but it is a whole other to actually implement and follow thru on the necessary habits and routines to help us achieve our goals. So how do we do it? What are the tangible practices and real, practical, tangible perspectives that we can draw on to help fuel us forward? How do we know when…
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Do you struggle with change? Do you find yourself rejecting times of transition? Are you stuck in a certain season of life? Are you even aware of what season you are in right now? Inspired by the arrival of fall, we felt like this was the perfect time to unpack the concept of transition and change. Because like the seasons show us, change can be di…
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Self-awareness and self-development are not the same thing - they are incredibly different. Think about all those books you've read - you "know" the information now, but have you put any of it into practice? What about that new habit you took on - did it bring you the vitality you were looking for, or did it silently leave the room? Now imagine if …
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Andrew Tate - the most googled man on earth at one point. A man labelled as a misogynist and a danger to young minds, he was officially banned from social platforms last week... Now, we unpack his journey, including his latest video on youtube titled "My last Message", to help bring a zoomed out perspective towards his behaviour and how it was poss…
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Finding our edge as men is something we all crave, but we often chase it in unhealthy ways, and often without any awareness that we are doing so. So our purpose with this weeks episode is to dive in: what is our edge, how do we find it, how do we know when we have moved too far beyond it, and what exactly are healthy ways of finding our edge that a…
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Will Smith is one of the most iconic actors and celebrities in the world, and now, he is under fire for his behaviour at the Oscars earlier this year. If you haven't caught wind of it yet, youtube his name and it will be the first thing to pop up. Now, 3 months later, Will released a fresh video giving some more context into what happened and why i…
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Katrina Shaw is a registered psychologist and founding partner of MenzLeague, the corporation we recently partnered with. We decided to bring her on for many reasons, of them being: (1) she frequently works with men in her therapeutic practice, (2) she is a part of a mens organization which are more commonly found to be men only, and (3) she brings…
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Self-love is a concept we have discussed in many separate episodes but have yet to give the concept its own space. And, from what we have experienced, self-love, or lack thereof, plays a huge role in our mental health as men. Unfortunately, the challenge we face is that loving ourselves seems weak, vulnerable, confusing, and honestly, a waste of ti…
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From the very beginning, we here at Modern Maskulinity have been on the constant pursuit of the why behind what we do as men in this world, and in true Modern Mask fashion, we wanted to introduce you to the why behind what we do here and how it has evolved. Within that why, we have always been focused on not just talking the talk, but also walking …
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At the time this episode was first released, Roe vs Wade was a possibility and we invited Heidi Sieck, founder and CEO of VOTEPROCHOICE, which dedicated to putting votes behind pro-choice candidates, to talk about what American faces if this milestone case overturned. That day has arrived, so now it's a matter of staying informed and empowered to k…
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In so many ways, timing is everything, and 5 years later in true Kendrick Lamar fashion, a new album is released speaking deeply about masculinity and mens mental health. And when we really started to dive deep into the lyrics, especially in the song "Father Time", we thought, "did he write this for the podcast?!" Or maybe the podcast for was writt…
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One of the greatest challenges we face as men is the disconnection we have with our own emotions. We know that it comes from being told "boys don't cry", "man up", and "don't be a pussy" when we were little lads... but have we ever considered what kind of emotions that version of us was experiencing? What would happen if we could time travel and ta…
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This week we are joined by Cyrus Henry, known as "the Panda Shaman", a mens transformational coach who focuses on using "the Haka", traditionally known as a ceremonial war dance, as a gateway to support men in fully expressing their emotions, their authenticity, and to experience the fullness and richness that life has to offer. We had such a great…
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Dr. Justin Houman, M.D. and mens urologist, joins us to discuss the most common challenges men face in regards to testosterone, erectile dysfunction, and mens reproductive health. We dive into the social influences that are impacting us as men like porn, the ego, and our modern sedentary lifestyle. He provides a scientific approach while also offer…
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The influence of porn is substantial in our society, and access has only become easier. Unfortunately, the negative affects of porn on our psyche and what we believe is "real sex" are also substantial. Men, it's time to talk. This is one of the most important conversations we have because sex is a huge topic in our lives, and yet something we rarel…
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Addison Brasil, author of the brand new book, "Grief Club", joins us again to unpack the complicated world of Grief and what it truly means to be a part of grief club. Addison's insight is truly a game changer when it comes to life itself, and his coined character traits of "Honour the Journey" and "Find the Funny" always make for an incredible con…
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