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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)

    Relationship Needs vs. Wants

    Relationship Needs vs. Wants
    Jack talks about the needs we can't sacrifice in a relationship along with the wants we might be able to negotiate. It's almost the 1 year anniversary of Be a Man! He hands out his first Man of the Month Award for February.
    Be a Man
    enFebruary 01, 2022

    "The Office" is Funny!

    "The Office" is Funny!
    Jack discusses white woke-ness and the importance of context and nuance in our discussions on race and gender. He will be holding a press conference live on NBC Tuesday night at 7 PM to apologize for all his opinions shared in this episode.
    Be a Man
    enJanuary 24, 2022

    Being in the Moment with Kylie Vincent

    Being in the Moment with Kylie Vincent
    Jack talks to comedian, actor, and writer, Kylie Vincent, about her experiences on stage sharing jokes and deeply personal stories. She describes interactions with audience members, evolution of her writing, and making art with deeper purpose.
    Be a Man
    enJanuary 10, 2022

    Is "The Office" Funny? with Aidan Garrity

    Is "The Office" Funny? with Aidan Garrity
    Jack talks with friend of the show and brother of his family, Aidan, about hit TV show "The Office". Aidan had recently shared an opinion about the show which Jack took umbrage with which also happens to be similar to an opinion shared by someone else in Jack's life which he also took umbrage with at the time. You follow? In fact, such umbrage was taken that he recorded episodes "Complaint of the Week #1" and "Fran Reacts to Complaint of the Week #1" about said umbrageness and now continues to dig deeper here in a conversation with his brother.
    Be a Man
    enJanuary 04, 2022

    Pillars of Happiness

    Pillars of Happiness
    Jack talks about his idea of the Pillars of Happiness and what they can teach us in our tough moments. He talks about some things that have helped him get out of difficult places in his life and he visualizes happiness and depression.
    Be a Man
    enDecember 13, 2021

    Comedy and Woodworking with James DeMenna

    Comedy and Woodworking with James DeMenna
    Jack sits down with comedian James DeMenna to talk about the strange amount of similar parts of their lives they share. They love comedy and woodworking for starters, they grew up 20 minutes from each other and -- What's that you say? They also have mustaches??
    Be a Man
    enDecember 07, 2021

    Bullying

    Bullying
    Jack talks about being bullied as well as being the bully.
    Be a Man
    enDecember 01, 2021

    Boyz in Da Therapist's Office with Christian Fechtmeyer

    Boyz in Da Therapist's Office with Christian Fechtmeyer
    Jack talks to Christian about their experiences in therapy. They describe their misconceptions of it before getting involved, what they get out of it, and why it's aight. Therapy is cool, don't be a fool. Sit back with your cocktail and romantic novel and enjoy the episode.
    Be a Man
    enNovember 15, 2021

    How to Have a Heart Attack

    How to Have a Heart Attack
    Jack is told he might have had a heart attack at the doctor's office and he talks about the good reasons we have to avoid painful feelings.
    Be a Man
    enNovember 09, 2021

    Treat Yo Self with Kindness

    Treat Yo Self with Kindness
    Jack discusses his exploration into finding the origins of the voice in his head. In reading "The Artist's Way", he has started to make some connections between his childhood and the way he talks to himself. How do you talk to yourself? Whose voice is that?
    Be a Man
    enOctober 26, 2021