Boys Will Be Human
Josh Gannon
Boys Will Be Human is about toxic masculinity and how it shapes us all growing up in to adulthood. I'll share my own stories and interview others along the way about their experiences with masculinity.
32. How I Met Your Mother is TRULY Problematic as seen in "Chain of Screaming"
Topics: -Difficulty Ending a Long Show -HIMYM It Wouldn’t Last Nowadays -Have You Ever Yelled at Someone and Felt Good Afterwards? -Scott Rudin -Being Yelled at in your 20s vs 30s -The F*** Budget -Working Customer Service -Character Pees on a Table -Good Quitting Stories Links: ‘I Rewatched ‘HIMYM’ After 4 Years and My Feelings Completely Changed: - https://edtimes.in/i-rewatched-how-i-met-your-mother-after-4-years-and-my-feelings-have-completely-changed/ Scott Rudin - https://www.hollywoodrepo
May 13, 2021 • 1:21:59
31. Happy Mother's Day: Handling Expectations, De-gendering Interests and Exposing Emotional Intelligence
Topics -1st Reactions to Having a Son -Extra Pressure raising a son? -Diversity in Children’s Books -Assuming the Dad is incompetent -“Everybody wants to tell you how to raise your child” -What Do You Want Your Son to Cherish? LINKS: 1. Dr. Tracy Baxley - @socialjusticeparenting 2. Molly and Sam's "The Hold Up" podcast The Hold Up w/ Molly Sanchez & Sam DiSalvo https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hold-up/id1531355208 Twitter: @thisholdsup Instagram: the_holdup_pod Facebook: The Holdu
May 6, 2021 • 1:01:29
30. Domesticating Women as seen in 'Woman of the Year" (1942)
Today's Topics: “Katharine Hepburn needing to be taken down a peg” 1940 vs Now Female Character who didn’t want children the Passive Aggressive Husband Hays Code Women more successful than their partners Links Discussed in Episode: The Hold Up w/ Molly Sanchez & Sam DiSalvo https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hold-up/id1531355208 Twitter: @thisholdsup Instagram: the_holdup_pod Facebook: The Holdup Podcast “Man Enough: Undefining my Masculinity” by Justin Baldoni - https://eclectuals.
Apr 30, 2021 • 1:15:51
29. Jeopardy: All About Women!
Today we play Jeopardy that is ALL ABOUT WOMEN! Do you think you'll do well? I wanted to do a game show episode with questions about women that men should know by now, and it's a very fun time. I left in big pauses to really show how long it takes for us to answer or not answer these questions! Hope you enjoy! Watch The VIDEO on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yco4wcuhad4&t=1s @boyswillbehuman
Apr 15, 2021 • 1:04:08
28. Women's Panel #2: Catcalling and Sexual Harassment
Catcalling - the act of shouting harassing and often sexually suggestive, threatening, or derisive comments at someone publicly Sexual Harassment - behavior characterized by the making of unwelcome and inappropriate sexual remarks or physical advances in a workplace or other professional or social situation. Today I speak to three of my female friends about being catcalled and/or sexually harassed. We discuss how close these two things are, they can be separated BUT catcalling leads to more more
Apr 8, 2021 • 1:43:10
27. Social Perfectionism
Welcome to another BIG GROUP discussion! This week is about Social Perfectionism. I have no problem believing men try to be socially perfect because we want to look "perfect" to people to keep them away? Impress others with our 'success'? It's pretty on brand I think, and we talk about it! Follow us on IG @boyswillbehuman Some of Today's Topics: -Gender Identity Crisis -Feeling Different when Financially Stable -Getting The House, Spouse, Kids and Fence -Expectations one you’re “successful” -Tak
Apr 1, 2021 • 1:18:12
26. Possible Outcomes from Toxic Masculinity as seen in 'Waves'
Waves Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5z3cr8AB5g Waves on Amazon Prime: https://www.amazon.com/Waves-Sterling-K-Brown/dp/B0815QZ5D9 Waves Video Essay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rG2rvf4bm6Q Kelvin Harrison Jr. Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Shiq5xj2wFc Thanks you listening! Talk to you soon! IG = @boyswillbehuman @allmencry Music by Polaroid Bear https://thepolaroidbear.com/
Mar 25, 2021 • 1:05:48
25. "Toxic Masculinity: It's The Fear of Being Inadequate"
Today I talk to my friend and children’s author Thomas Philips about: Men being Afraid to be ridiculed. A Very Good Life Lesson from Dad How Boys Learn about Sex Fulfilling Society’s Standards for Men How we both have been Toxic How we are all Masculine AND Feminine Check out my website for my online Script Supervisor Class scriptjosh.com Music by Polaroid Bear: https://thepolaroidbear.com/ @boyswillbehuman
Feb 25, 2021 • 52:49
24. How Does The Patriarchy HURT Men?
BIG EPISODE. 7 Guests. Unedited episode, so you'll hear all the pauses and "what was that?"'s since we did this through zoom. I think you're going to like this one. Should we do more? Let us know! IG = boyswillbehuman
Feb 18, 2021 • 1:58:22
23. "I Was Afraid of Being Hurt, So I Put Up Walls"
Today I speak to my friend Njoroge and we discuss: Being 'tough' in high school Male Privilege Coming to the USA Why Women Live Longer Thank you for listening! ALSO check out Bri-tish podcast IG = britishwithadash Music by Polaroid Bear https://thepolaroidbear.com/
Feb 12, 2021 • 1:03:08
22. Men Care About Appearances as seen in 'The Company Men'
TODAY! We go over the movie 'The Company Men" (2010) starring Ben Affleck, Tommy Lee Jones and Chris Cooper and how losing your job as a man can be devastating to our egos, and then ultimately hurt our families. We go over: Pride How Do We Stop Caring About Our Appearances? Golden Handcuffs The Power of Habit Music by Polaroid Bear https://thepolaroidbear.com/
Feb 4, 2021 • 1:15:08
21. Gay Men's Panel #1: masc4masc, Internal Homophobia and The Idea of Performing
ON OUR LAST EPISODE of 2020, we discuss the title topics as well as The Hanky Code, if you're a friend of Dorothy, and what is something we all enjoy that society wouldn't expect us enjoy. This has been amazing to do these past 21 episodes, and there will be more next year. If you have an idea you'd want to hear about, or be part of let us know! @boyswillbehuman For more info on the Folsom Street Fair: https://www.folsomstreetevents.org/ Mark Sipka's Stand Up Special = https://www.amazon.com/Mar
Dec 17, 2020 • 1:30:33
20. Revisiting Parks + Rec's "Pawnee Goddesses": Leslie Being the Most Toxic, Separating the Sexes and of course, Treat Yo Self
Hello! This is my favorite comedy of all time (as of now) and love this episode for so many reasons. Ethan, Paul and I discuss how Leslie is the most toxic in this episode, how important treating yourself is, Girl Scouts vs. Boy Scouts and how Chris Traeger and Jerry are exact opposites. Mark Sipka's standup special: "My Special Family Special" https://www.amazon.com/Mark-Sipka-My-Special-Family/dp/B07L4XKJGB#:~:text=Mark%20Sipka%20tells%20funny%20jokes,%2Dfriendly%20stand%2Dup%20special.
Dec 10, 2020 • 1:19:49
19. Revisiting "Finding Nemo": Nemo's 3 Dads, Learning to Let Go, and other Pixar examples
Hello! Today, My friends Paul, Jose and I discuss different topics in the 2003 Pixar Movie, Finding Nemo. How it is an unconventional Father-Son movie, the important of Active Dads, learning to let go of control even as a parent (even though none of us are actual parents), and we go through other Pixar movies throughout the years as well. FB Community Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3171440672950512/ Instagram: @boyswillbehuman, @plmllr, @vanderhause Music by Polaroid Bear: https://t
Dec 3, 2020 • 0:00
18. The Harry Styles Vogue Cover
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Nov 26, 2020 • 0:00
17. Veteran. Drag Queen. Terms Educator. Today with Lawrence Evans.
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Nov 19, 2020 • 55:07
16. Trump (One-Take--ish Ep)
Article Here: https://www.npr.org/2020/10/28/928336749/trump-has-weaponized-masculinity-as-president-heres-why-it-matters @boyswillbehuman
Nov 12, 2020 • 0:00
15. Revisiting 'The Breakfast Club': The Good, the Bad and Should We Cancel it?
But seriously. Should we cancel this movie? @boyswillbehuman Music by Polaroid Bear https://thepolaroidbear.com/
Oct 29, 2020 • 0:00
14. Straight Men Can Love Theatre
Today I talk to my great friends Jon Riley, Josey McCoy and Marius Layus about THEATRE. You can love theatre and be attracted to women, it's all good. In this session, we discuss if we think it's a female trait to like theatre, people's perceptions, our favorite plays/musicals, and Hamilton being filmed. @boyswillbehuman Community Page - www.facebook.com/groups/3171440672950512 Music by Polaroid Bear thepolaroidbear.com
Oct 22, 2020 • 0:00
13. Revisiting 'V For Vendetta': 2005 vs. 2020, Toxic Characters and the Idea of Control
In another edition of REVISITING -- Paul, and I are joined by Ep. #2 guest, Ethan Petnizck-Wright, go over these different themes in the 2005 film "V For Vendetta". It was interesting viewing this movie today and thinking about how this was received back in 2005. We try to stick to the idea of toxic masculinity but the overall feeling of the world going on today takes over, but either way, it was fun. @boyswillbehuman https://www.facebook.com/groups/3171440672950512/ Music by Polar
Oct 15, 2020 • 0:00
12. Women's Panel #1: Chivalry, Not Wanting Kids and How Men Can Do Better.
HELLO! Today is a special day here at BWBH. It is our FIRST Women's Panel where we get a female perspective of Toxic Masculinity. I talk to three of my great friends Lauren Lombardo, Beth Bauler and Jasmine Petznick-Wright. IG @boyswillbehuman FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3171440672950512/ Music by Polaroid Bear: thepolaroidbear.com
Oct 8, 2020 • 0:00
11. EDUCATION: Therapist Omar Lorente, AMFT
Today I speak to a Therapist! His name is Omar Lorente and we dive in to why men act a certain way, Mom vs Dad approvals and what it takes to be a Therapist. If you are interested in booking a session with Omar, check him out through his company's website. hope-therapy-center.com BWBH @boyswillbehuman Music by Polaroid Bear https://thepolaroidbear.com
Sep 24, 2020 • 42:13
10. Revisiting "I Love You Man" and Making Friends in Your Thirties w/ Paul Miller
Today is a little different. Today we start a new segment at BWBH where we will be revisiting films and TV episodes talking about how toxic masculinity is portrayed in each project. I am joined by Paul Miller who is a returning guest and this was a lot of fun. If you have an idea for something we should watch, let us know! BWBH FB Group: www.facebook.com/groups/3171440672950512/ and IG - @boyswillbehuman Music by Polaroid Bear: thepolaroidbear.com
Sep 17, 2020 • 1:03:30
9. The Toxicity of Pop Culture: TV/Film, Comic Books and Video Games w/ Jason Patrick Galit (JPG)
Today I welcome Jason Patrick Galit (JPG)! He is one of the hosts of In Quest of Geek: a multi-platform production of weekly podcasts, actual-play RPGs, and Twitch streams. A pop culture critic and 'geek educator,' his work has been utilized by Comic-Con International & private businesses to enhance how people interact with media on a more inclusive level. You can find his work under @inquestofgeek, or his former podcast @readysetgeekpodcast from the Geek Say What? Network. inquest
Sep 3, 2020 • 1:20:29
8. Crying w/ Michael James Peterson
Welcome Michael James Peterson to the podcast. He is one of my best friends and will be my best man at my wedding. Today is more focused on men crying. Him and I have no shame in crying, in general, in public, it just happens. Michael's IG - @michaeljponline Boys Will Be Human - @boyswillbehuman FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3171440672950512/ Music by Polaroid Bear: https://thepolaroidbear.com/
Aug 20, 2020 • 33:46
7. EDUCATION: Health Coach Jaime Saginor
Today is a different show, we will be doing these periodically where we'll learn about a topic that some boys aren't taught. The first one that comes to mind is our health. Today, Jaime and I go through men's health vs women's health, her 7-Day Sugar Detox (which 50% of the proceeds are going to EJI) and how the food we eat affects our mental health. You do not want to miss this! Jaime Saginor: https://healthyjaime.com/ IG - @jaime_saginor_health Music: Polaroid Bear - https://thepolaroidbear.c
Aug 13, 2020 • 49:40
6. Growing up near Philly + Getting Pedicures
Today I talk with my friend Pat about growing up near Philadelphia, playing catch with your Dad, and getting pedicures. IG @boyswillbehuman FB - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3171440672950512/ Polaroid Bear: https://thepolaroidbear.com/
Aug 6, 2020 • 49:05
5. Being Latino + Going to Disneyland w/ Jose Balderas
Today, one of my newest friends, Jose, and I discuss masculinity in the Latinx community, animated movies, going to Disneyland and the optics of being a man in the world. Check out Jose: IG-@vanderhause On The Screens Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-screens/id1040766474 BOYS WILL BE HUMAN IG-@boyswillbehuman FB-https://www.facebook.com/groups/3171440672950512/ Polaroid Bear's music: https://thepolaroidbear.com/
Jul 30, 2020 • 1:05:36
4. Heteronormative masculinity isn't everyone's masculinity with Paul Miller
Today I talk to one of my best friends, Paul Miller. He has been my roommate, fellow choir member, best person to converse with about anything and all around great person. We go over 'The Birdcage', Kurt Russell, being in Choirs, and lack of communication. Follow us at: IG-https://www.instagram.com/boyswillbehuman/ FB-https://www.facebook.com/groups/3171440672950512/ Music by Polaroid Bear: https://thepolaroidbear.com/
Jul 23, 2020 • 1:46:20
3. Own Who You Are
Today I welcome, one of my good friends, Aaron Sauerland. Aaron is a script supervisor working today and we have covered for each other on set but have never physically met. It's possible in that line of work. We discuss being a male in a female-dominated role, bullies, and therapy. Aaron's IG = https://www.instagram.com/aaronsauerland/?hl=en Aaron's Twitter = https://twitter.com/aaronsauerland For for more music by Polaroid Bear, check him out at https://thepolaroidbear.com/
Jul 16, 2020 • 57:01
2. Masculinity: Denmark vs USA
This week I talk to another one of my best friends, Sean Bolton. We talk about creating a safe space for men and what he saw while studying abroad in Denmark in college. Join the conversation: IG = https://www.instagram.com/boyswillbehuman/ FB = https://www.facebook.com/groups/3171440672950512/ Music by Polaroid Bear: https://thepolaroidbear.com/
Jul 9, 2020 • 15:43
"You Throw Like A Girl" and The Power of Language
FOR OUR FIRST ONE! I welcome one of my best friends, Ethan Petznick Wright, as we dive in to the power of language in toxic masculinity. IG: https://www.instagram.com/boyswillbehuman/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3171440672950512/ For more music by Polaroid Bear check out his website: https://thepolaroidbear.com/ Thank you again, I'll talk to you later
Jul 2, 2020 • 20:27