Pillars of Man Podcast

Life is incredibly challenging. Always will be. It's arguably the MOST difficult when you dare to live it in a way that yields your best outcomes. Why is it so easy to give up and so hard to keep going? Take a listen as we embark on a deep dive connecting every man's struggle in the 21st century to Clark Kent's own evolution into the iconic Superman. You may be surprised when you find that the Man of Steel himself is really ...not so different from you. Let's kick it.

The age-old question that stares at all men who dare to try and achieve what they want. What the heck is the point? No matter your belief no one will ever truly know where we are headed after "whatever this is". Why? Should I? Who cares? In the third installment of the legendary Matrix Trilogy, "The Matrix Revolutions 2003" take a listen as we go on this deep dive with Neo and his climactic finale against Agent Smith and ultimately "the machine itself". In this digital era where you and I are a click, tap, and thumb swipe away from anything we want, has the effort of man to exceed himself simply become outdated? Let's kick it.

How do men really keep going? Truly. Whether you're chasing all of it or you already have everything you want, how does life stay meaningful? The 21st century is easily the most comfortable and convenient era men have ever experienced yet we've never been more lost. Take a listen as we dive deeply into the film Nobody (2021) starring Bob Odenkirk as this film wonderfully portrays exactly why man must know exactly who he truly is. Let's kick it.

We take a grim turn for this episode on the Pillars of Man Podcast. All the files being released about "the island". So many institutions rank with corruption. Human nature completely unchecked and uninhibited. Yet there has always been one force throughout human history to stand against all of this evil. Good men. Take a listen for this deep dive into "Prisoners" 2013 and how your own self improvement affects far more than just yourself. Let's kick it.

All men wish for success in some way. All men hold a certain opinion about success. But what does it really look like when you're chasing it? More importantly what does it really cost you? Take a listen as we take a deep dive into The Pursuit of Happyness 2006 starring Will Smith and his son Jaden Smith. This film has never been more relevant as it brutally and honestly reveals the truth about what it means to go after your dreams. Let's kick it.

What does it really take to become the best version of yourself? Has self improvement left you feeling numb or detached? Or are you on the other side and just can't seem to make the leap? Take a listen as I explain the fascinating concept of masculine integration and how wonderfully Collateral portrays that through the fated encounter with Max and Vincent played by Jamie Foxx and Tom Cruise. What if instead of one side of the coin or the other, it's actually always been both? Let's kick it.

Timeless. Riveting. A movie any man can relate to. Take a listen as we dive deeply into this depiction of ancient Spartan masculinity and how that directly translates into the principles modern men need right now to succeed. More than success, to build both the best version of themselves and their best lives. This one is pure foundation for true manhood. Discipline, purpose, duty, sacrifice, and yes even traces of Jesus Christ Himself. Let's kick it.

Take a listen as we dive into the legendary biographical depiction of Ip Man (2008) starring Donnie Yen. Renown wing chun master and mentor of the Little Dragon himself Bruce Lee. A man's masculinity is a powerful rite of passage that demands both respect and dedication to mature and build properly. I go deep into the events of this film to dissect the biblical masculinity being displayed that helps you and I realize just how amazing we can be as 21st century men. Let's kick it.

Take a listen as we go deep into one of the most iconic stories of all time within the Marvel Comic Universe. The Amazing Spider-Man known across the world as the endearing Peter Parker. So you're working on yourself. You're trying. You really are self-improving and that's awesome. Yet what happens to a man as his relationship grows with the inevitable force of POWER? Will he devolve into the beast within or will he transcend towards the hero? A warning for any man who truly wants his best life. Let's kick it.

Life as a man is pain and suffering. Period. But what if you could direct this suffering into meaning? Fulfilment? Dare I say YOUR HOPES AND DREAMS. Let me introduce you to Rock Lee. One of my favorite anime characters of all time. Take a listen as we dive deeply into his character and story to unveil the true beauty which lies underneath all of your life's pain. Let's kick it.