Be a Man

Do you ever wonder what it means to be a man? Do you have questions about dating, communication, gender roles, body image, social stigmas, sexual performance, anger, or body hair? Do you ever wonder why it's hard for you to cry or why you cry too much? Do you have lightish to darkish hair, and are you between 2 feet and 8 feet tall? Then this podcast is for you! Join Jack as he dives into all things about men and mental health and gender and identity. He talks to friends and super smart people to figure out what it all means. E-mail the podcast to engage with Jack and ask questions, offer scathing rebukes, or offer suggestions for discussion topics: beamanpod@gmail.com https://www.patreon.com/beaman

Episodes

Sports w/ Dad (Mike Garrity)

January 10, 2023 • 64 mins

Jack talks to has dad about their shared loves of sports. They swap stories of their favorite sports memories and the beauty of the ball game. They try to decipher why Boston fans are so crazy.

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The Struggle of Asking for Help, and Big Life Moves

December 23, 2022 • 42 mins

Jack doesn't know what the H he's doing and he needs help. He asks for feedback from YOU! and breaks some big news about his future and the future of the podcast. Why do men struggle to ask for help? HELP US UNDERSTAND!

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A Word on Peeing Sitting Down

December 13, 2022 • 27 mins

Jack talks about something very sensitive.

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LeBron James Makes a Good Point

December 5, 2022 • 29 mins

Jack talks about LeBron James making a good point. Also, Joe Rogan is an average dumb guy.

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D-BUNK'D: Myths of Men and Women with Fran Sales

November 17, 2022 • 82 mins

On this episode of D-BUNK'D, Jack and Fran (Porn, Sexting, etc.) swap some tired old myths men and women hear about each other. What's false - what's reality? Do alpha males exist? Are women more sexually promiscuous?

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Kanye, Social Media, and VOTE!

November 4, 2022 • 40 mins

Jack talks about how social media blurs the lines between what matters and what doesn't and expresses his concerns over Kanye's abuse of his influence. Old friend Kyrie Irving makes a guest appearance, GO VOTE and GO.....uhhh, oh yeah VOTE.

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Sleeping with James DeMenna, pt. 2

October 20, 2022 • 58 mins

The convo continues!

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Sleeping with James DeMenna, pt. 1

October 17, 2022 • 65 mins

Jack and James (Comedy and Woodworking with James DeMenna) talk about sleep and anger and the war on drugs. This episode is sponsored by Spindrift - Blood Orange Tangerine.

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Man of the Month September '22: John Wall with Christian Fechtmeyer

September 27, 2022 • 61 mins

Jack talks with buddy Christian (Boyz in da Therapist's Office, etc.) about John Wall's piece in the Players' Tribune. They discuss his harrowing story from the last 4-5 years and the challenges of asking for help.

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LinkedIn Helps Us Sort Out Gender and Sex

September 19, 2022 • 46 mins

Jack consults a LinkedIn article to help describe many terms surrounding gender and sex. Turns out LinkedIn is more than just the world's largest platform for connecting professionals to other professionals. It happens to be a platform where humans can connect as...humans. Wow. (Slow clap)

1 gender identity 10:10
2 gender expression 11:11
3 sexual orientation 11:51
4 queer 13:30
5 cisgender 16
6 cishet 17:36
7 non-binary 17:58
8 gender que...

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Doing Fashion with John Junior Kim

August 22, 2022 • 69 mins

Jack talks to his friend John about their desire to be fashion icons. They discuss stereotypes, self-judgment, thrift stores, cullots and hair metal.

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Abortion RIghts and Why Men Need an Opinion with Kate Garrity

August 16, 2022 • 70 mins

Jack talks with his sister, Kate (Online Dating 1&2), about the recent overturning of Roe v Wade. They discuss who this impacts the most, how it impacts all of us in different ways, and why men need to get involved in advocating for reproductive rights. It's a really lighthearted, hilarious episode.

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Texas to S.F. to New York

June 23, 2022 • 60 mins

Jack is back! He recounts his travels since New Orleans, talking about places so beautiful he doesn't believe them, homelessness in America, and the lack of glamour of #vanlife.

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Florida, Nawlins, and Campsite Group Sex with Christian Fechtmeyer

May 9, 2022 • 49 mins

Jack talks with Christian in their hostel room in New Orleans to recount their adventure from swamp to swamp. Biblical insect swarms, jurassic bird calls, and campsite lovin' is all featured in this beaut by the Bayou.

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Howdy from the South

May 1, 2022 • 35 mins

Jack gets y'all up to date on his first week of travel through the country, and he discusses prejudices, expectations, failures, and successes so far!

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Big Announcement! Also, Will Smith Slaps Chris Rock

March 28, 2022 • 37 mins

Jack has some big news to share! Will slaps Chris.

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Happy Manniversary!

February 28, 2022 • 33 mins

Jack celebrates one year of Be a Man ALONE. LIKE A SAD LITTLE MAN. It's cool, though, he might have COVID, but he probably doesn't. Being alone is for the best this time around. He reflects on a big first year and does some other shit.

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What It Means to Be a Man

February 23, 2022 • 48 mins

Jack reflects on how his understanding of being a man has changed since he was a kid. He discusses how the podcast has changed his thinking and how he hopes to push the envelope moving forward! It's almost been 1 year!

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Internet Mayhem and West Elm Caleb with Allie Lawrence

February 14, 2022 • 69 mins

Jack talks to comedian Allie Lawrence about internet craziness, comedy, ghosting, dating, and the patriarchy in this wild ride of a conversation! Choo choo! All aboard the fun bus! Train, I mean.

Find Allie on instagram: @allielolrence

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Sexting Etiquette w/ Fran Sales

February 8, 2022 • 83 mins

Jack talks to friend of the pawd and sextpert, Fran, about how to craft some HOT, CONSENTING sexts so we can all have fun and connect with our partners on that NEXT LEVEL. They lay out a methodology for tickling the keys in a way that is sure to please, and they get into the nitty gritty of how to take good sexy pics.

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Episodes

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A Word on Peeing Sitting Down

LeBron James Makes a Good Point

D-BUNK'D: Myths of Men and Women with Fran Sales

Kanye, Social Media, and VOTE!

Sleeping with James DeMenna, pt. 2

Sleeping with James DeMenna, pt. 1

Man of the Month September '22: John Wall with Christian Fechtmeyer

LinkedIn Helps Us Sort Out Gender and Sex

Doing Fashion with John Junior Kim

Abortion RIghts and Why Men Need an Opinion with Kate Garrity

Texas to S.F. to New York

Florida, Nawlins, and Campsite Group Sex with Christian Fechtmeyer

Howdy from the South

Big Announcement! Also, Will Smith Slaps Chris Rock

Happy Manniversary!

What It Means to Be a Man

Internet Mayhem and West Elm Caleb with Allie Lawrence

Sexting Etiquette w/ Fran Sales

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