Ep. 117: Out of Class – Masculinity, Media & the Meaning Crisis

Life Long Learner

In this firecracker of a conversation, we dive deep into one of the most loaded (and misunderstood) topics in modern culture: masculinity.

What started with a cheeky “If you were the devil, how would you destroy men?” clip quickly snowballed into a thought-provoking exploration of what’s really happening to men—and society—today.

From the erosion of brotherhood and rites of passage to the rise of comfort, convenience, and clickbait culture, this episode isn’t about packaged solutions—it’s about raising important questions and challenging the narratives we’re swimming in.

In this episode, we unpack:

🧠 The identity crisis facing modern men—and how we got here💥 Toxic masculinity vs. true masculinity: what’s the difference (and who’s defining it)?📱 Algorithms, attention, and the cost of endless scrolling🧍 Why both men and women are afraid to truly own their energy🔄 The role of media, marketing, and money in shaping the norm🔥 How to challenge your echo chamber and think for yourself👨‍👧 What’s at stake if we don’t get this right—for our daughters, sons, and the generations to come

This one’s honest, raw, and reflective—three mates asking better questions, challenging their own thinking, and holding space for nuance in an increasingly binary world.

Because growth starts with awareness. And awareness starts with conversation.

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