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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
- Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad Gage
What Does It Mean to Be a Man? A "Best of" Real Feels Episode
This episode is a collection of all my favorite answers to Brad's favorite question - what does it mean to be a man? After 7 years of doing the show, Brad has…
- Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad Gage
My Grok Ai Girlfriend Breaks Down Alpha Males, Dating, and Patriarchy
What happens when an AI girlfriend is asked to explain patriarchy, masculinity, and modern dating? In this episode, I talk with a Grok AI companion about male…
- Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad Gage
Are Celebrity Men Allowed to Go to Therapy?
Most men don't think a standup comedy special could change how they see therapy. I didn't either… until this one. In this episode, I break down why "Night…
- Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad Gage
How Do New Dads Make Friends? - with Peter Moses and Beth Rowe
This episode's guests are wife-and-husband podcast producing duo Beth Rowe and Peter Moses. They talk about male friendship from the perspective of young dads…
- Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad Gage
Can Understanding Misogyny Stop Gun Violence? - With Cynthia Miller Idriss
Today, Brad talks with Cynthia Miller-Idriss - a leading scholar in the study of extremism, radicalization, and polarization. Her work bridges academic…
- Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad Gage
How To Not Get Cancelled
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…
- Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad Gage
Lonely No More - Mark Greene's Mission to Help Men Open Up Through Walking
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…
- Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad Gage
What Happens at a Men's Retreat? - with Life Coach Cator Sparks
Brad Gage talks to Cator Sparks, an ICF-certified life coach who focuses on men. Cator and Brad met through a national men's group called Buoy's Club, and dig…
- Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad Gage
Is Trauma the Source for Positive Change in Men? A Conversation with Jonathan Jacobs
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"…
- Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad Gage
How Democrats Can Win Back Men with Mark W. Sutton
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…
- Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad Gage
Why Men Need to Get Naked - A Conversation with author Mark Grayson
What happens to men when they get naked? Mark Grayson thinks it's the key to reclaiming the parts of ourselves that our society tells us to get rid of if we…
- Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad Gage
Brad Gage Talks About Why Men's Mental Health Advocacy is Essential (with Hannah Ho)
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…
Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad GageDustin Milligan from Schitt's Creek & Hot Frosty Talks About Masculinity
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…
- Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad Gage
Why Do Men Hate Women?
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…
- Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad Gage
Charles Bukowski: The Problematic Poet
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…
- Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad Gage
How to Not Be a Creep
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…
- Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad Gage
A Male Platonic Friendship "Dating" App with Marc Milberg of Olley
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…
- Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad Gage
Patriarchy Blues and Intersectionality with author Fred Joseph
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…
- Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad Gage
Men's Dating Coaches and the Modern Manosphere with Michael Le
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…
- Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad Gage
Millennial and Gen X Talk About Masculinity and Addiction - with Tom Matlack
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…
- Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad Gage
The Lie That Self-Objectification is Empowering with Dr. Caroline Heldman
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…
- Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad Gage
Saying the Things Men Aren't Supposed to Say
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…
- Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad Gage
How I Stopped Watching Tubesite Porn
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…
- Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad Gage
The Importance of Male Friendship
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…
- Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad Gage
How Prisoners Taught Me Feminism
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…
- Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad Gage
Why I Won't Watch HBO's Euphoria
Euphoria is a groundbreaking TV series in a lot of ways, but it wasn't until I understood how the show sexualizes teenagers that I realized why I had always…
- Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad Gage
Why The Rock is the World's Most Famous Feminist
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is arguably the biggest movie star in the world, and if you pay close enough attention, he's also the biggest feminist in Hollywood…
- Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad Gage
An Introduction to Restorative Justice with Sonya Shah
Sonya Shah is someone Brad has admired from her appearances on other podcasts for her deep expertise around restorative justice, and all forms of healing…
- Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad Gage
Why Large Age Gap Relationships Can Feel Gross
Is age just a number? Using celebrities, TV, and pop culture, Brad Gage digs into the psychology of age-gap relationships, why older men and younger women are…
- Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad Gage
What Happens After #MeToo? Restorative Justice
What should come after the #MeToo era? Restorative Justice is a process that hands the power to the victim after harm is done, while still working in…
Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad GageMale Sex Coach Cam Fraser Talking Porn, Masturbation, and Communication
Cam Fraser is Australia's leading men's sex coach who you can find through his engaging, thoughtful, and frequently funny Instagram videos. He speaks to men…
Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad GageHow Pickup Artists Ruined Dating
Pickup Artists might seem old, corny, and pretty ridiculous to most people, but since their mid-2000's rise in popularity, the philosophy of THE GAME has…
Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad GageAmanda Crew on Eating Disorders and Sexual Trauma
Amanda Crew (HBO's Silicon Valley) and Brad have been friends a long time, but recently bonded over each of them finding movements they are truly passionate…
Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad GageJoe Rogan Doesn't Understand Toxic Masculinity
Joe Rogan has one major blindspot - his own toxic masculinity. While his open-mindedness on politics, relationships, drugs, hunting, and other social subjects…
Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad GageEp 25 - Sarah Moshman
Like the women in her documentaries, director Sarah Moshman is on a mission. Her work is centered firmly around female empowerment - not just because she…
Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad GageEp 24 - Miguel Ferrer
My friend Miguel Ferrer works internationally as a writer and director for feature films, music videos, and commercials. An exciting life as a storyteller, he…
Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad GageThe Surprising Masculinity of Mister Rogers
What does it mean to be a man? In his own particular way, Mister Rogers represented traits that traditionally masculine men pride themselves in - power…
Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad GageEp 22 - Caron Clancey
Caron Clancey is a writer, director, and eco-conscious hero. And I say "hero" because she wields her power in the way that every one of us can - with our…
Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad GageEp 21 - Evan Watkins
Evan Watkins is an actor, guitarist, and guy who has made enough mistakes in his romantic life to know how important listening is. And it shows. What is lovely…
Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad GageEp 20 - Lisa Schwartz
Lisa Schwartz is an actress, producer, and personality who built a career on being herself for an audience of 2 million subscribers on YouTube. And being…
Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad GageEp 19 - Steve Levy
Steve Levy is a guy who doesn't completely feel like he's grown up yet, and he's okay with that. As an associate producer of the hit Adult Swim show "Rick and…
Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad GageEp 18 - Lola Blanc
Actress, singer, and director Lola Blanc is currently breaking out of her persona. After spending much of her adult life focused on pop music stardom, she's…
Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad GageEp 17 - Philip Wang
Philip Wang feels like he's graduating into the next phase of his life, and it's easy to agree with him. Along with his team at Wong Fu Productions, Philip…
Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad GageEp 16 - Iain McDonald
Iain McDonald is a guy who Brad recently met and instantly wanted on the podcast. Not only is his energy calming and empathetic, but he also is very clearly…
Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad GageEp 15 - Andree Vermeulen
Actor Andree Vermeulen is accomplishing a bunch of major life shifts in a very short time. Within the past 5 months she's gotten pregnant, engaged, and moved…
Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad GageEp 14 - Lee Newton
Actor/writer/funny person Lee Newton is having a challenging moment. It's one of heartbreak as well as new beginnings. After almost two years working with her…
Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad GageEp 13 - Janine Oda
Janine Oda is an actor, host, and friend, who in this moment is navigating her tendency to say "yes" to everything as well as publicly representing her faith…
Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad GageEp 12 - Amalia Levari
On a slightly different episode of the podcast, animation writer and longtime friend Amalia Levari, tells a wonderfully non-spooky ghost story, AND takes the…
Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad GageEp 11 - Chen Tang
Performer, artist, and one of the stars of Disney's upcoming live-action "Mulan", Chen Tang is here to speak his truth. Originally born in China, Chen talks…
Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad GageEp 10 - Jenny Lorenzo
Jenny Lorenzo is a hard worker, totally hilarious, and thoroughly filled with anxiety. And she's not shy about it. Whether it's her Cuban upbringing in Miami…
Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad GageEp 9 - Shaun Brown
Shaun Brown and Brad are old friends. They've worked together, drank together, and lived together. Today, they spent some time together talking about the…
Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad GageEp 8 - Beth Rowe
Comedian, actor and writer Beth Rowe is getting married. Well, was about to get married when we recorded this. She's since then actually done it (congrats…
Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad GageEp 7 - Ricky Carmona
Comedian Ricky Carmona is grateful for many things - including getting to write jokes for a TV show after learning how to speak English watching TV shows. He…
Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad GageEp 6 - JJ Duncan
JJ Duncan is a writer, a mom, a seeker, a TV producer, and someone who has been dealt a hell of a 2019. Dive in as she runs us through her takes on identity…
Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad GageEp 5 - Ted Marsden
Ted talks about feeling activated - finding a cause and putting energy towards it. Whether it be his collaborative filmmaking, his feminine energy or political…
Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad GageEp 4 - Warren Burke
Warren brings his dynamic energy to the podcast, opening up about his gratitude practices, how he deals with people who doubt his positivity, and the inspiring…
Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad GageEpisode 3 - Lindsay Ames
Lindsay opens up about the anxiety of constant self-promotion on social media, how people engage more with photos of her face than her life, and never allowing…
Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad GageEpisode 2 - Hunter Cope
Hunter opens up about his anxiety-fighting rituals, his very hippie parents, and tapping into the more playful side of his spirit in the wake of sobriety…
Real Feels - Modern Masculinity with Brad GageEpisode 1 - Atsuko Okatsuka
Welcome to our first episode where Atsuko opens up to Brad about being her husband's boss, the meditative process of writing jokes while eating, and her…