What It Takes to Be a Man
From Poetry Off the Shelf by Poetry Foundation
February 17, 2026 · 56 min · Episode 576
About this episode
James Ciano discusses the intersection of sports and masculinity, exploring the desperation to belong.
James Ciano on sports, masculinity, and the desperation to belong.
People in this episode
Guest: James Ciano
Topics covered
- sports
- masculinity
- belonging
- identity
- gender roles
Keywords
- masculinity
- sports
- belonging
- identity
- gender
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