In this episode, Chris Garbutt and Degan Davis delve into the complexities of love and masculinity touching on the dynamics of long-term relationships, the balance between individual needs and partnership, and the roles of masculine and feminine energies. They discuss practical challenges in modern dating and the societal pressures surrounding gender roles. Offering personal anecdotes and professional insights, they provide a nuanced look at how men can navigate love and relationships in a way that fosters emotional well-being and mutual respect.

You can buy Degan's book at Brick Books. Also, we desperately need a computer that does grind everytime we edit our podcasts! If you would like to support our mission to use something more modern than teletype and tin cans, please buy us a coffee so we can throw our latte-sipping budget at new technology!

Let us know what you think! Contact Degan or Chris directly. We'd love to hear your thoughts and ideas for future episodes.

Chris and Degan begin with a the poem 'Confession,' which reflects themes of unconditional acceptance and self-worth. The discussion broadens to various forms of love, emphasizing self-awareness and emotional clarity. Degan introduces the concept of men 'flying blind' due to their often unrecognized inner sensations and emotions, and the importance of emotional intelligence in partnerships. The hosts explore societal expectations, referencing figures like Esther Perel and Jordan Peterson to discuss roles in relationships and the dynamics of attraction. Practical exercises for enhancing communication in partnerships are shared, highlighting the significance of making explicit demands and maintaining individual identities within relationships. This comprehensive episode interweaves reflective questions, personal anecdotes, and actionable advice.

You can buy Degan's book at Brick Books. Also, we desperately need a computer that does grind everytime we edit our podcasts! If you would like to support our mission to use something more modern than teletype and tin cans, please buy us a coffee so we can throw our latte-sipping budget at new technology!

Let us know what you think! Contact Degan or Chris directly. We'd love to hear your thoughts and ideas for future episodes.

In this episode, Chris and Degan explore the complexities of male friendship and vulnerability. They discuss societal expectations and cultural depictions of male friendships, delve into personal anecdotes about their own friendship, and consider how terms like 'bromance' limit men from exploring deeper connections. The conversation also touches on mentorship, with insights from music and literature, and the importance of emotional expression among men. The episode concludes with a reflection on the forms of love and friendship between men, emphasizing the value of genuine connections even in the absence of explicit declarations.

You can buy Degan's book at Brick Books. Also, we desperately need a computer that does grind everytime we edit our podcasts! If you would like to support our mission to use something more modern than teletype and tin cans, please buy us a coffee so we can throw our latte-sipping budget at new technology!

Let us know what you think! Contact Degan or Chris directly. We'd love to hear your thoughts and ideas for future episodes.

In our second episode, Chris and Degan talk about their experiences of sports from playing baseball and soccer in childhood to the meaning of fandom as an adult. What is it about sports that define how we become men? What is it that makes it matter so much?

Degan talks about whether they are feminists, and we find out what books are meaningful to Chris as a man.

And listen for our new segment, Dad Joke of the Week!

You can buy Degan's book at Brick Books. Also, we desperately need a computer that does grind everytime we edit our podcasts! If you would like to support our mission to use something more modern than teletype and tin cans, please buy us a coffee so we can throw our latte-sipping budget at new technology!

Let us know what you think! Contact Degan or Chris directly. We'd love to hear your thoughts and ideas for future episodes.

In this inaugural episode writer and communications professional Chris Garbutt, and therapist and author Degan Davis delve into their own experiences of learning masculinity. The opening poem is an excerpt from Degan's book, which has the same name as the podcast.

Drawing from personal experiences, stories and literary works, Chris and Degan explore boyhood and how men become the way they are. Their vivid memories illustrate themes of

• freedom
• fear
• cruelty
• learning to be men
• societal expectations
• crying
• music
• and a discussion of men vs bears!

You can buy Degan's book at Brick Books. Also, we desperately need a computer that does grind everytime we edit our podcasts! If you would like to support our mission to use something more modern than teletype and tin cans, please buy us a coffee so we can throw our latte-sipping budget at new technology!

Let us know what you think! Contact Degan or Chris directly. We'd love to hear your thoughts and ideas for future episodes.

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Coming July 2!

We are so excited to introduce our new podcast, What Kind of Man Are You, hosted by us, Chris Garbutt and Degan Davis. We're two guys who have written about this subject and spoken about it for years, decades even, and we believe that the best way to understand something is to talk about it openly. So for our first season, we're going to discuss our experiences as men, and our own evolving understandings of what masculinity means.

Chris is a writer and communications professional, and Degan is a Gestalt therapist, writer and author of the poetry collection What Kind of Man Are You? To get a copy of Degan's book, head over to Brick Books.

Please support this endeavour and ensure a season two! You can support us at Buy Me a Coffee.

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