About this episode
The episode explores the manosphere and the immersive camps that teach men how to become alpha males, featuring insights from Charles Bethea.
The manosphere is an undeniable force right now, and there are people who will teach you how to join it. Charles Bethea, staff writer at The New Yorker, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss immersive camps that teach men how to become alpha males, what that actually means, and the surprisingly emotional reaction men have once they dive into the grueling physical activities asked of them. His article is “ How to Become an Alpha Male .” Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
People in this episode
Host: Krys Boyd
Guest: Charles Bethea
Topics covered
- manosphere
- alpha males
- masculinity
- emotional reactions
- physical activities
Keywords
- manosphere
- alpha male
- Krys Boyd
- Charles Bethea
- emotional reactions
- physical activities
- masculinity
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The New Yorker
Books & works: How to Become an Alpha Male
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