Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad Gage
REAL FEELS is a show asking men to break the bro code and re-think what they have been taught about how to be a man. Hosted by Brad Gage - a recovering cynic and dude who is re-thinking his own toxic masculinity - the show talks about how to approach who we are and who we want to be with growth, empathy, and humor.
Episodes
Today, Brad talks with Cynthia Miller-Idriss - a leading scholar in the study of extremism, radicalization, and polarization. Her work bridges academic research and practical interventions.
Her new book is called "MAN UP: The New Misogyny and the Rise of Violent Extremism".
What does a real apology look like? In this video, Brad Gage breaks down how Rick and Morty co-creator Dan Harmon avoided being fully cancelled during the #MeToo movement by offering something few public figures ever manage: a genuine apology.
On Real Feels, we explore how stories, movies, and culture reflect the modern struggles of masculinity, accountability, and personal growth.
This episode dives into:
-Why Dan Harmon's apology...
How can men make new friends as adults when their lives are busy, stressful and hectic? Mark Greene is the co-founder of Walking Talking Men, a national movement for men to create real, lasting, local friendships in our own neighborhoods, one walk at a time. He is based in New York City, and has seen success personally and with the men who join his free, no-strings-attached walks through Central Park. The organization has been so s...
Jonathan Jacobs is a marketer and community organizer with a passion for men's work - recently starting the West Coast Chapter of "Walking Talking Men". Walking Talking Men is a group of guys who walk together, opening the door for local friendships and non-judgmental conversations.
On this episode you'll get Jonathan's take on how trauma is usually the sou...
If the past few US presidential elections have taught us anything, it is that many men do not really see themselves aligned with the values and ideals of the Democratic party. Men are currently dying 5.9 years earlier than women, are only 40% of college students, and represent 75% of the unhoused population. They are struggling on the whole and Democrats rarely decide to dive into that crisis as a talking point. Author and data ana...
Brad Gage talks about working in the world of masculinity, mental health, and NAMI with Hannah Ho, the founder of Address Teen Stress. Address Teen Stress is a non-profit and podcast committed to creating a safe, welcoming space where young people can share their struggles, access vital resources, and build the resilience needed to navigate life's challenges.
The conversation hits on the meat and potatoes ...
Dustin Milligan is a man very in touch with his masculinity, and if you caught him recently as one of the winners on RuPaul's Celebrity Drag Race - you'd see he's clearly in touch with his femininity just as much. You might know Dustin from TV shows like Schitt's Creek or Hot Frosty...
When I peek under the hood of a lot of content I see right now, it leads me to the wonder - do men actually just hate women? They seem to truly want to stop the progress of women's rights at every turn. But clearly, to me, it's not about biology, or MeToo, or the anti-men POV right now in the dating world. I think the actual reason is the toughest thing to face - that they hate that they're not allowed to be kind to each other or t...
Charles Bukowski was one of the most famous and revered poets of the 20th century, but did his attitude and actions toward women negatively influence a generation of men? And is it possible to separate the art from the problematic artist? Host Brad Gage tries his best to do just that and fails mid-podcast to find that my moral threshold doesn't allow him to admire people who demean and abuse women (no matter how much he loves thei...
What makes a guy a "creep"? And how can you make sure women aren't calling you one? While creepiness is subjective, it is the number one description to stay away from in dating or your social life. Being called a creep is one of the worst things for your reputation. Brad Gage takes time to figure out what are the traits of a "creep", some actual examples of creepiness to give context, and some ideas on how to not become one.
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Host Brad Gage talks to Marc Milberg - founder of Olley, an app for men to connect with new friends in their area based on personality, interests, & more. Basically what they've built is a friendship-finding app that functions similarly to dating apps, but it's all platonic. Studies show that in 2021, 15% of men reported having no close friends, compared to only 3% in 1990. This is a fivefold increase since 1990. Espec...
Brad talks to 2 time New York Times bestselling author Frederick Joseph about intersectional feminism, how people can be both oppressed and privileged at the same time, why he could beat Joe Rogan's ass. Plus, they dive into the historical idea of women seen as property.
Fred has written the sometimes-banned books "The Black Friend" and "Patriarchy Blues", as well as "Better Than We Found It" and "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever - T...
Brad talks to Michael Le (aka "Dr. Silk"), a men's coach, about how conversational artistry is pretty much the most important thing in talking to women. Michael talks about his emphasis on empathy, curiosity, and listening when it comes to engaging with women, or anybody successfully.
Brad's past episode about Pickup Artists and YouTube Dating Coaches caught Michael's attention, and the two talk about thou...
Brad talks to writer, entrepreneur, and guy who helps men get sober - Tom Matlack. Tom is one of the authors of the book The Good Men Project: Real Stories from the Front Lines of Modern Manhood and you should definitely check out his writing by searching his name in Substack.
What starts as a conversation of masculinity perspectives from a millennial guy versus a Gen X dude, turns into a deep assessment o...
On today's episode, Brad is talking to Dr. Caroline Heldman - a professor of Critical Theory and Social Justice at Occidental College in Los Angeles. She is also Executive Director of The Representation Project and has been featured in some of the most important documentaries on the subject of gender studies including Miss Representation and The Mask You Live In.
Caroline is a friend who has been instrumen...
I think a lot of guys feel the exact same way as me. So why don't they talk about it openly? Because the patriarchy and modern masculinity tell us that if we do, we're breaking the bro code and we are the worst thing imaginable - feminine. But it's not gendered to feel emotions, it's human.
Written and Hosted and Edited by Brad Gage
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Research shows that tubesite porn use is leading men to be less engaged in real relationships, have more erectile dysfunction, and have less motivation to make human connections. Plus, the main porn industry is fraught with abuse and inequity. This is not a deep dive about the injustices of porn, while there are many. This is a practical, reasonable guide for guys who want to ween off of a genuine compulsion.
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Guys, for the sake of your health, check in on the men in your life. Lean into the camaraderie you have in your community. And if you don't have it, be brave and do the work to go get them. At least making male friendship connections should be a little less hard than dating.
Written and Hosted and Edited by Brad Gage
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