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In this episode I sat down with men’s rights activist and researcher, Evan Campbell aka Existential Evan to discuss the systemic challenges facing boys and men across education mental health, the workplace, and dating.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 — Introduction

03:00 — What are boys struggling with?

04:00 — Gynocentrism in the education system

07:30 — Evan’s background in research

12:00 — We need more men in teaching

15:00 — Predatory female teachers

18:30 — Fluid Intelligence of Boys and Men

23:00 — Curriculum targeting Australian boys

29:00 — Feminist contradictions

34:00 — Mental health crisis for men

35:20 — Discrimination against men at work

42:00 — Hypocrisy of equality at work

45:30 — Has feminism always been misandrist?

53:00 — The value of the mythopoetic movement

01:02:00 — Paradox of choice in dating

01:13:00 — The case against casual sex

01:18:00 — Last thoughts on men and boys

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In this episode I explore both the biological case for why casual sex is bad for women and the spiritual case for why casual sex is bad for both sexes. I get into how the fundamental disagreement on morality is the real root of our cultural divide. I discuss the data on casual sex, relationships, how I define soulmates, and why male strength is actually what matters in terms attraction.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 — Introduction

01:40 — Disagreements on Morality

04:00 — Utopian Thinking

05:20 — Why We Must Critique Feminism

06:35 — Biological Case Against Casual Sex

09:30 — The Data on Casual Sex

15:00 — Putting a Stake in the Ground

20:00 — Sex is Sacred

24:00 — The Real Definition of Soulmate

26:00 — Michelangelo’s masculine creativity

28:00 — Strength of Men Study

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In this episode I explore how I experience masculine presence and why no amount of provision or resources can make up for it. Inspired by a coaching client, I break down four signs a man lacks presence. I trace the root cause back to childhood and make the case that a man’s inner connection with himself is what makes a present, confident man that has authority.

Book - Unbound by Kasia Urbaniak

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 — Why present is missing

05:45 — Number one

07:53 — Number two

15:15 — Number three

16:54 — Number four

20:40 — Dominance and Submission

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This is pt 2 of a 2 part series focused on men’s style. Here I help you understand your style archetype and how to align your clothing with your individual identity.

**Note: I have created these archetypes based on my extensive experience in the men’s fashion industry as well as over a decade of time spent working in branding and advertising.

If you haven’t watched part 1, I recommend doing so first. That will ground you in a brief but comprehensive understanding of the history of European and American men’s style (ancient to present).

https://youtu.be/112lPzmnFkw?si=YoNW66ulXFooY85g

Let me know what ya’ll think!

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 — Introduction

04:00 — Understanding archetypes

06:45 — The Rugged

10:20 — The Scholar

12:44 — The Athlete

18:25 — The Creative

22:50 — The Refined

26:20 — Men with combo archetypes

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This video essay explores a condensed history of menswear from the ancient world to the present. It is part 1 of a 2 part series. Understanding the history is foundational to developing your personal style. Part 2 will address style archetypes and how to align clothing with your individual identity (coming next week).

LINK:

Interview I mentioned in the intro: https://blog.fitnyc.edu/artanddesign/2020/10/16/anya-shakhmeyster-reimagines-russian-style-with-a-new-sensibility/

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 — Introduction

04:00 — Ancient to Medieval

09:00 — Three Status Symbols

10:00 — Renaissance to Baroque

17:15 — The Birth of Modern Menswear

21:26 — Influence of Sport, Leisure & Military

26:20 — Three Schools of Menswear

28:33 — American Sportswear - Final Frontier

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This is a fun episode where I analyzed the 2025 film Song Sung Blue starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson as real life couple, Mike and Claire Sardinia. I use the film to illustrate core themes of masculine and feminine identities, healthy pair bonding, and how this film illustrates love, trust, connection, and understanding.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 — Introduction about respect

04:00 — Masculine Identity

06:00 — Men Are Energetic Geniuses

08:00 — The Secret of the Seed

10:35 — The Shadow Masculine

13:10 — Feminine Confidence

15:35 — The Shadow Feminine

18:30 — Core Themes

24:00 — Final Tragedy

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In this episode I explore the reciprocal nature of how feminine nourishment feeds masculine respect which then gives back to the feminine. I trace the roots of disrespect towards men back to Marxist feminist ideology. I show examples of respect in the micro and macro and make the case that genuine respect is one of the most powerful things women can do.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 — Introduction about respect

02:00 — Story about a client and respect

03:45 — Feminine Nourishment

06:50 — Respect for the Masculine

11:45 — If Men said no to paid work

14:10 — Story about masculine elder

18:55 — Feminism is Marxist

22:00 — Why did women buy into this?

25:30 — Feminists skewed reality

28:00 — Tyranny of the minority

28:44 — Masculine knack for prioritization

31:00 — Dominance backed by care

32:00 — South African ritual

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Most women carry three core desires in their hearts. In this episode I explore how these three desires are written into female nature and how feminism has worked against all three resulting in the frustration, cognitive dissonance, and disconnection from men that are being felt in the world.

Reference: Captivating by Stasi Eldredge

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 — Introduction

04:00 — Three things a woman wants

07:50 — What is beauty?

12:30 — Feminism goes against beauty

15:00 — Being irreplaceable

16:20 — My passion for men’s styling

17:00 — Woman as life producer

19:40 — Masculine and feminine love languages

22:00 — Women’s rights Versus Feminism

24:00 — female weapon versus gift

25:00 — Being worthy of pursuit

26:30 — The glue of life is connection

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I’ve been mentioning how much I have been impacted by Stephen Jenkinson’s work for a while on this show now, and here he is in honor of Ancient Intelligence’s 150th episode (you can access all 150 via Spotify or Apple).

We discuss themes from his work, particularly his forthcoming book Trembling, Still: The Awful Clarity of a Mind in Eclipse - a book shaped by a difficult neurodegenerative diagnosis. We explore culture work, the meaning of animism and paganism, beauty, and maintaining our humanity in this postmodern world.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 — Introduction

04:00 — Artificial Intelligence Versus Reality

12:00 — Why are the youths convinced?

17:30 — Animism and Paganism

30:00 — Beauty and Duality

46:00 — Cultural Poverties

50:30 — Trembling Still and Closing Wisdom

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Stephen Jenkinson, MTS, MSW, is a teacher, author, culture worker, farmer, and founder of the Orphan Wisdom School. He is the author of Die Wise, Come of Age, A Generations Worth, Matrimony, and most recently Trembling Still: The Awful Clarity of a Mind in Eclipse. His work explores grief, elderhood, dying, and the deep obligations of being alive in a time of unprecedented consequence. He has a master's degree in theology from Harvard and a master's in social work from the University of Toronto, and spent years as a program director in a major Canadian hospital, where his work focused on the care of the dying. He lives on a farm in the Ottawa Valley with his wife Nathalie Roy.

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About This Episode

I came across an essay that blames “the patriarchy” for the sexual disconnection that married women feel towards their husbands. This is a critique offering a nuanced take at some of the causes for disconnection that include attachment wounds, hormonal birth control, communication failures, gaps in self-knowledge, disdain for men, fear and shame, and more.

The viral essay - https://celestemdavis.substack.com/p/patriarchal-sex

Link to episode I mentioned with Nakula Das - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBwAfoAy7xI

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 — Intro 

02:00 — Claims About Patriarchal Sex

06:00 — Refuting Claims

08:45 — The Myth of Male Power

13:00 — A Woman Not Connected to Herself

23:00 — The Women As Property Claim

26:00 — The Four Stages of Sex

28:00 — Sensuality Examples from Pop Culture

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