The Man Enough Podcast

Comedian, UCB Founder and two-time Emmy Nominee from HBO’s Veep, Matt Walsh, helps answer the question, ‘when is it okay to laugh?’ We speak with Matt about pandemic hobbies, fathering gay and non-binary children, giving comedians space to learn from their mistakes and how men use comedy to hide vulnerability.

About Matt Walsh: 

Matt Walsh is a two-time Emmy-nominated actor from HBO’s award-winning comedy series Veep. He can be seen in the recently released “Unplugging” co-starring with Eva Longoria. He also just finished co-hosting season one of the comedy panel show “Would I Lie To You” on the CW. He is a founding member of the Upright Citizens Brigade sketch comedy troupe, with which he co-starred in the original television series and the 2015 reboot.

In addition to his film and TV work, Walsh is a charitable founder of Open Book with his wife Morgan. The charity donates LGBTQ affirming books in public elementary schools around the country. He also hosts an annual charity golf tournament called the Turkey Bird Classic, which benefits Defy Ventures, an organization that helps formerly incarcerated men and women.

New episodes every Monday 🎙️ The video version of every episode and bonus features will always be available on the @wearemanenough YouTube channel ( https://youtube.com/WeAreManEnough ) and at https://ManEnough.com/podcast  

The Man Enough Podcast is produced by Wayfarer Studios and presented by Procter and Gamble, in partnership with Cadence13, an Audacy company.

SHOW NOTES

01:40 - Host intro 

04:47 - Introducing Matt Walsh

07:21 - Raising chickens during the pandemic 

10:17 - Monkeypox - what are we allowed to laugh at?

20:14 - Gender and the younger generation

33:39 - Awards are less important to Matt than the impact he makes 

38:52 - What comedy does for the world  

43:45 - Men use comedy to mask vulnerability and other topics that comedy doesn’t necessarily want to touch 

54:42 - What does it mean to be man enough?

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We talk about dating for men, rethinking balanced relationships, how the rapidly changing norms challenge men to unlearn and keep up faster than they ever have, and how men can show up more in the abortion conversation. 

About Esther Perel: 

Esther Perel is a world-renowned “male-friendly” therapist, sex & relationship expert, NYT bestselling author, top podcast host (Where Should We Begin? and How's Work?), TEDTalk superstar (25MM views!), and now game creator. She is recognized as one of today’s most insightful and original voices on modern relationships. 

New episodes every Monday 🎙️ The video version of every episode and bonus features will always be available on the @wearemanenough YouTube channel ( https://youtube.com/WeAreManEnough ) and at https://ManEnough.com/podcast  

The Man Enough Podcast is produced by Wayfarer Studios and presented by Procter and Gamble, in partnership with Cadence13, an Audacy company.

SHOW NOTES

1:15 - Host intro: dating advice from married men; Andrew Tate, the “king of toxic masculinity”

12:20 - Esther joins and they play her game, “Where Should We Begin - A Game of Stories”

26:00 - When was the last time you didn’t feel enough? 

30:00 - Dating and relationship challenges, how norms and expectations have changed

36:30 - How Esther’s work benefits humanity and benefits men

42:20 - Empathy for men who are struggling with the current cultural environment, disenfranchisement 

50:05 - How men are (or aren’t) showing up in the abortion conversation

58:30 - Host wrap-up

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Hosts Justin Baldoni, Jamey Heath, and Liz Plank kick off the season with an honest, maybe even risky, conversation on the challenges and anxiety of being a public figure, sharing opinions and having tough conversations in the age of cancel culture.

New episodes every Monday 🎙️ The video version of every episode and bonus features will always be available at https://ManEnough.com/podcast  

The Man Enough Podcast is produced by Wayfarer Studios and presented by Procter and Gamble, in partnership with Cadence13, an Audacy company.

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Over the past year, we have learned, challenged and grown together, thanks to our incredible guests who joined us each week. We are honored to have the chance to check back in with a number of them about how they’ve grown, found joy, and what’s in their hearts and minds today.

Hear from Tony Porter, ALOK, Richie Reseda, Eldra Jackson, Emily Baldoni, Rainn Wilson, Emmanuel Acho, Andy Grammer, Shaka Senghor, Jackson Katz, Giacomo Gianiotti, and Sam Baldoni in this dynamic, thoughtful, honest and sometimes funny first season finale.

We want your feedback on season 1. Please click here to let us know what you think: bit.ly/manenoughsurvey

New episodes every Monday 🎙️ The video version of every episode and bonus features will always be available at https://ManEnough.com/podcast  

The Man Enough Podcast is produced by Wayfarer Studios and presented by Procter and Gamble, in partnership with Cadence13, an Audacy company.

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Procter & Gamble

This episode is presented by Procter & Gamble. Our Partner, P&G, aspires to build a better world where boys and girls, men, women and people of all backgrounds and abilities can learn, grow, succeed and thrive - with equal access and opportunity.

Gender bias and stereotypes can get in the way of us truly seeing and treating each other as equals. This shows up in our homes and in our workplaces. So, P&G, the maker of brands like Tide, Swiffer, Mr. Clean, Pantene and Braun, is dedicated to supporting communities like Man Enough. Undefining masculinity can help us create a more gender-equal world, where everyone can achieve their dreams. Our conversations cover a broad range of topics with guests sharing so many different points of view. Having these difficult talks with influential people is so important – not just for the betterment of men – but for the entire world as a whole community.

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We felt that we needed to have a conversation on the effects of masculinity on gun violence and mass shootings in the United States. Media coverage and national dialogue rarely connects these tragedies to issues of manhood and misogyny. There’s no one that has been writing and speaking about this longer and more consistently than Jackson Katz, PhD—bestselling author, internationally renowned educator, and a major figure in the movement for gender equality. In this special episode, he brings his expertise to a timely conversation with passion and urgency, imploring men to reexamine what it means to be a protector and have the moral courage to fight for policies that truly serve our society.

We want your feedback on season 1. Please click here to let us know what you think: bit.ly/manenoughsurvey

New episodes every Monday 🎙️ The video version of every episode and bonus features will always be available at https://ManEnough.com/podcast  

The Man Enough Podcast is produced by Wayfarer Studios and presented by Procter and Gamble, in partnership with Cadence13, an Audacy company.

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In this special episode, Grey’s Anatomy star Giacomo Gianniotti brings his vulnerability and grief to the urgent and important conversation about abortion and bodily autonomy. Opening up about his family’s experience with miscarriages and the medical intervention his wife, Nichole, needed, Giacomo encourages men to speak out and fight for equality proactively, without being prompted by women.

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New episodes every Monday 🎙️ The video version of every episode and bonus features will always be available at https://ManEnough.com/podcast  

The Man Enough Podcast is produced by Wayfarer Studios and presented by Procter and Gamble, in partnership with Cadence13, an Audacy company.

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Shane & Hannah Burcaw—well-known disability advocates, speakers, and relationship vloggers—bring their humor, humanity, and vulnerability to this powerful conversation about their interabled marriage. By tackling the realities of caregiving, how the messages of masculinity impact their relationship, and the value of true intimacy, Shane and Hannah are changing the way society sees and honors disability.

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New episodes every Monday 🎙️ The video version of every episode and bonus features will always be available at https://ManEnough.com/podcast  

The Man Enough Podcast is produced by Wayfarer Studios and presented by Procter and Gamble, in partnership with Cadence13, an Audacy company.

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With over 1.3 billion people with disabilities across the globe, currently, only 4% of businesses are actively developing products and solutions with this largest minority group in mind. Through their Brands, P&G is committed to serving the people with disabilities community with inclusive and accessible products.

Herbal Essences was the first mass haircare brand in North America to introduce tactile markings to help differentiate shampoo and conditioner for those with vision impairment.

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And Pantene has committed to bringing NaviLens to point of sale and product -- a unique technology for visibility impaired people who have difficulty using traditional signage and therefore cannot be autonomous in unfamiliar environments. 

P&G recognizes that this is a long journey and will continue to work to create an accessible and inclusive world that benefits all. Visit pggoodeveryday.com to learn more.

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NBC sitcom Grand Crew’s creator and lead actor, respectively, Phil Augusta Jackson and Echo Kellum share the ways they’ve pushed against who the world tells them to be and how they’ve gotten to know who they really are. With levity and humor, Phil and Echo discuss wide-ranging topics, including Black masculinity, therapy, friendship, and dating as they invite us to water what gives us joy and remember to be a human first.

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New episodes every Monday 🎙️ The video version of every episode and bonus features will always be available at https://ManEnough.com/podcast  

The Man Enough Podcast is produced by Wayfarer Studios and presented by Procter and Gamble, in partnership with Cadence13, an Audacy company.

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Grammy Award-nominated multi platinum singer and songwriter, Gavin DeGraw recounts the meaningful memories and lasting impacts of his late parents Lynne and John Wayne DeGraw, having principles of courage despite failure, and the meaning of a coward. With lively reflection, Gavin shares with us the power of pushing beyond our dreams and fears, to support each other as a society to own our fullest capabilities.

New episodes every Monday 🎙️ The video version of every episode and bonus features will always be available at https://ManEnough.com/podcast  

The Man Enough Podcast is produced by Wayfarer Studios and presented by Procter and Gamble, in partnership with Cadence13, an Audacy company.

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One of the most eclectic influencers on social media, Charity Croff is making intellectualism accessible and cool as he tackles big topics like patriarchy, masculinity, and mental health. With his creativity, charisma, and contagious optimism, Charity inspires us to create a more beautiful world and reminds us that empathy is always the answer on the journey towards freedom.

New episodes every Monday 🎙️ The video version of every episode and bonus features will always be available at https://ManEnough.com/podcast  

The Man Enough Podcast is produced by Wayfarer Studios and presented by Procter and Gamble, in partnership with Cadence13, an Audacy company.

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