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    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
    enJack Garrity64 Episodes

    Episodes (64)

    Sports w/ Dad (Mike Garrity)

    Sports w/ Dad (Mike Garrity)
    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.
    Be a Man
    enJanuary 10, 2023

    The Struggle of Asking for Help, and Big Life Moves

    The Struggle of Asking for Help, and Big Life Moves
    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!
    Be a Man
    enDecember 23, 2022

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

    D-BUNK'D: Myths of Men and Women with Fran Sales
    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?
    Be a Man
    enNovember 17, 2022

    Kanye, Social Media, and VOTE!

    Kanye, Social Media, and VOTE!
    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.
    Be a Man
    enNovember 04, 2022

    Sleeping with James DeMenna, pt. 1

    Sleeping with James DeMenna, pt. 1
    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.
    Be a Man
    enOctober 17, 2022

    LinkedIn Helps Us Sort Out Gender and Sex

    LinkedIn Helps Us Sort Out Gender and Sex
    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 queer 25:56
    9 transgender 27:12
    10 gender nonconforming 28:28
    11 gender fluid 28:49
    12 intersex 29:30
    13 agender/ gender neutral 30:41
    14 gender questioning 35:05
    15 gender transitioning 36:20
    Be a Man
    enSeptember 19, 2022

    Abortion RIghts and Why Men Need an Opinion with Kate Garrity

    Abortion RIghts and Why Men Need an Opinion with Kate Garrity
    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.
    Be a Man
    enAugust 16, 2022

    Texas to S.F. to New York

    Texas to S.F. to New York
    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.
    Be a Man
    enJune 23, 2022

    Howdy from the South

    Howdy from the South
    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!
    Be a Man
    enMay 01, 2022

    Happy Manniversary!

    Happy Manniversary!
    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.
    Be a Man
    enFebruary 28, 2022

    What It Means to Be a Man

    What It Means to Be a Man
    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!
    Be a Man
    enFebruary 23, 2022

    Internet Mayhem and West Elm Caleb with Allie Lawrence

    Internet Mayhem and West Elm Caleb with Allie Lawrence
    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
    Be a Man
    enFebruary 14, 2022

    Sexting Etiquette w/ Fran Sales

    Sexting Etiquette w/ Fran Sales
    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.
    Be a Man
    enFebruary 08, 2022