This podcast episode delves into the rise of Andrew Tate and the mythopoetic men's movement, with a special guest discussing their upcoming JFO Vancouver show.
Former MMA fighter Jay Mazini has gained dangerous influence over teenage boys on social media, amassing a huge following and attempting to scam wealthy individuals using Bitcoin.
The attention given to controversial figures like Jordan Peterson can often lead to their increased popularity, which can contribute to the indoctrination of young people.
The intersection of politics and creativity is often a difficult space to navigate, especially when the outside world can feel overwhelming. However, it's important to remain aware of political issues while still finding the time and energy to focus on your own creative pursuits.
The nine day festival explores human consciousness and celebrates the archetypal idea of the great mother as a feminine creative force that underlies everything in society. The founder also rejected a grant due to his opposition to the Vietnam war and his criticism of the vapid consumer culture of the Reagan era.
The hosts discuss a bizarre fairy tale from the Brothers Grimm that involves a wild man, a stolen key, and a talking ball. This odd story hasn't quite made it into the cultural zeitgeist, but it's worth examining nonetheless.
Liver King promotes his wild man persona through advocating for extreme health practices such as hunting and consuming raw animal organs, which he claims helped him achieve peak physical fitness.
The speaker critiques the idea of feminists being responsible for "breeding fierceness out of men" and instead suggests that capitalism and separation from parents may be the root of the perceived changes in men's behavior.
The unhealthy competition and work culture are splitting families, not young men. The gender struggle should not be set up as sperm versus egg, as all of us are the product of sperm and egg.
When an artist or creator is revealed to have problematic behavior, there is a tendency for people to argue that their work was never good to begin with. However, this mindset often overlooks the complexity and historical context of the work.
The Men’s Council of Greater Washington offers communal rituals of dancing, roaring, hugging, and weeping to combat deep inner pain among men, including veterans. These rituals help men cope with their post-war experiences and provide strength through bonding.
The "men's work" movement is popular among a certain set of men, but some women and men believe that it has a central flaw in its idea of masculinity and men's psychology, which may lead to a focus on the problems of men, rather than that of others.
The podcast hosts discuss how toxic masculinity intersects with the men's rights movement and how it has led to the rise of figures like Andrew Tate and the pickup artist community. They also touch on the history of men feeling oppressed and how it has been manipulated for political gain.
Dozens of tourists have died mysteriously on Koh Tao, an island off the coast of Thailand which looks like paradise on the surface. This podcast from Behind the Bastards takes a closer look at what's been happening on the island over the past 20 years.