Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad Gage

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, but the guy I know above all is one who genuinely looks at the impact his life is making...and a dude who is just filled to the brim with puns. You can see the proof on his hilarious instagram account. Dustin sat down with me several months ago, right after he had shot Drag Race, to talk about why he had to cut out cannabis after 15 years, how he sees our society's relationship to social media, and why listening is the best thing men can do right now in the wake of #MeToo. I'm so grateful he took some time to be with me, in THIS moment. Hosted and Produced by Brad Gage Guest - Dustin Milligan

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 their poetry). Hosted, Edited, and Produced by Brad Gage Logo by Nolan Fabricius Theme Song by Russell Henson

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. Especially for anyone who just recently moved to a new city, finding male friends is not easy, so there is a clear need for something like this. Here is Marc Milberg's explanation for why the world needs the Olley app, and how he and Brad may have just made ourselves friends IRL in the process of this podcast. Download Olley: www.olleyapp.io Hosted, Edited, and Produced by Brad Gage Logo by Nolan Fabricius Theme Song by Russell Henson

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 thoughtful, modern tactics in dating, as well as an explaination of the Andrew Tate phenomenon, MGTOW (men going their own way), and "black pill" mentalities. Michael's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@realmrsilk Hosted and Produced by Brad Gage Logo by Nolan Fabricius Theme Song by Russell Henson

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 instrumental in guiding Brad through his journey of exploration on the subjects of modern masculinity, rape culture, gender equity, and intersectional feminism. Basically, if Brad am ever confused about what to do or who to talk to about a certain subject, he's lucky to be able to reach out to Caroline. Today, we are chatting about the topics in her new book: The Sexy Lie - which is an update and deeper dive on her viral TED talk of the same name. If you are interested in getting the book, there's a link in the description or you can go to https://www.sororitymansion.org/books Hosted and Produced by Brad Gage Logo by Nolan Fabricius Theme Song by Russell Henson

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. Written and Hosted and Edited by Brad Gage Subscribe for more conversations around modern masculinity and the inner lives of men.

This is a story about a group of the most traditionally masculine men possible - convicts, felons, and murderers - talking about feminism. Brad was inspired by the documentary "The Feminist on Cell Block Y" about program that helps teach prisoners about toxic masculinity, patriarchy, and how they can reach their personal goals in healthier ways. The film is a testament to rehabilitation, education, and how love within a community can heal the wounds we have within ourselves. Written and Hosted and Edited by Brad Gage Subscribe for more conversations around modern masculinity and the inner lives of men.