Welcome to the special, spooky episode of No Man Left Behind! While not particularly Halloween-themed, the fellas will be discussing the darker topic of men's health. Particularly why we're dying at younger and younger ages in the United States. Other topics include our own struggles and concerns with the health-oriented institutions in the U.S. Apologies for the break! We're back to regular programming.

In this episode, the fellas discuss the new Superman movie as both an exciting cinematic revival of the DC universe and a model for courageous masculinity. They explore how the movie speaks to our current social and political moment, examining themes of responsible partnership, healthy relationships, and what it means to struggle, lead, and triumph with both strength and vulnerability.

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In this episode, the fellas delve into their concerns and hopes for the Democratic Party's Speaking with American Men (SAM) research project, a $20 million effort to understand how to better connect with a demographic of young men in the United States who have become disenchanted with the Democratic Party. 

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In this episode, the fellas discuss their relationships to their fathers and how that molded their views on politics and masculinity.

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In this episode, Surafel details his experience dating in 2025 and specifically in how he handles rejection. Chris and Mason weigh in, and discuss their own struggles in relationships.

In this episode, the fellas discuss their personal journeys and how they became who they are today. This analysis is largely done through the lense of their family and social lives as they grew up.

Timestamps:

Intro - (00:00)

Catching up w/The Fellas: (00:57)

Chris fixes his sleep schedule: (02:27)

The Boys and the DSA AfroSoC affinity group: (03:09)

Mason wins 2nd place at a Black History Month Trivia: (03:25)

Worried about the tide of fascism? Consider DSA: (04:08)

Snuggly Surafel Sleeps Soundly for 12 hours: (05:12)

Surafel benches a PLATE for the first time: (6:54)

Mason and Chris discusses fasting for Ramadan: (07:48)

Mason and his upcoming first Irish dish: (10:34)

Chris tells a story about how his friend ordered an Irish car bomb at an Irish pub...in Ireland: (15:16)

Surafel introduces the main topic: (18:25)

In this episode, the trio discuss the nomination/confirmation of Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense. Specifically discussing the rhetoric being used by Hegseth and how it appeals to men broadly.

In the inaugural episode of the No Man Left Behind Podcast, the fellas articulate why this kind of podcast is necessary in today's climate, and what they hope viewers will get from listening.