Mike and Walker explore stories of masculinity.
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Mike and Walker come back together so that they can say goodbye. They discuss what they've taken away from the experience and some of their favorite memories. Thanks to everyone who has listened and supported the show, and we hope you'll continue these conversations in your own lives. Email us at wallsdownpodcast@gmail.com Music: Cosmic Fog by Jazz…
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Walker tries to get by without Mike this week. He's joined by Jeffry, who talks about his experience as a straight-guy-male-human being. He talks about a mother's pressure to be a man, the saving grace of intimate male friendship and the powerful message of wearing a chain. *If you like what we're doing, please share us on your social media.* Email…
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We're back! We came back strong with a great guest. Ellen shares her story with us. "If you don't heal the hurt that's been done to you, you'll bleed on people that didn't cut you." Enough said. *If you like what we're doing, please share us on your social media.* Email us at wallsdownpodcast@gmail.com Music: Cosmic Fog by Jazzaddict…
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This week Walker's younger brother tells us what it was like to always chase his older brothers. He discusses his diverse experience as a young man; from playing division I football to working in orphanages in India, and from thinking Stifler from American Pie was a role model to being incredibly grateful for the love, partnership and friendship of…
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Walker gives a brief update to Walls Down. We are going on hiatus for a few weeks, but we're not going away. Mike and Walker are still loving hearing people's stories and want to hear more. If you have feedback, guests you want to hear, want to be a guest, please email and let us know. *If you like what we're doing, please share us on your social m…
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This week, Walker and Mike talk with Adam. He shares what he learned about being a man from all the strong women in his life. He shares how embracing his friends was a part of him embracing his own brand of masculinity. He also explains to us that "Words don't mean hit." *If you like what we're doing, please share us on your social media.* Email us…
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This week, Richie comes on to discuss his take on masculinity with Mike and Walker. He talks about trying to find his identity, dealing with loss as a man, and the never ending quest to be cool. *If you like what we're doing, please share us on your social media.* Email us at wallsdownpodcast@gmail.com Music: Cosmic Fog by Jazzaddict…
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Finally, after some adjustments, part 2 to Mark D's part 1. Eliza talks about growing up with a different kind of father, which girls got to ride in cars with the older boys, and the deep darkness of being a Gen Z'er. *If you like what we're doing, please share us on your social media.* Email us at wallsdownpodcast@gmail.com Music: Cosmic Fog by Ja…
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Mike and Walker go sans guest this week. They catch up with each other, discuss insecurity, fathers, and privilege. *If you like what we're doing, please share us on your social media.* Email us at wallsdownpodcast@gmail.com Music: Cosmic Fog by JazzaddictBy wallsdownpodcast
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Mike is missing for this interview. Walker tries his best to soldier on. Ross Days shares his experience exploring his gender and the world's various responses (spoiler: they were mostly harsh responses). He talks about feeling empowered while feeling unsafe, hyper-masculinity in the gay community, and how he's decided to no longer play the roles o…
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This week; current events around the time of the recording become front and center of the conversation. Eddie Washington shares his own personal experience, but also brings his wealth of knowledge to shed some contextual light on the subjects of racism, patriarchy, and masculinity. He shares how his personal experience led him to look to history fo…
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Maxxx Pleasure, the titular star of Nathaniel Vidal and Stevie Rappa's Maxxx documentary, joins us on the show this week. He gets us thinking about the way we construct our masculinity. He shares his influences of Disney, Kristen Stewart and irresponsible drag. When all is said and done, he feels his most authentic self when he is pulling ribbons f…
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Nathaniel Vidal co-directed a short documentary, Maxxx, with Stevie Rappa. The documentary is about a drag king who explores what it means to literally perform masculinity in a way that feels true to himself. Nathaniel discusses his own experience of masculinity growing up the oldest of nine children (8 boys and 1 girl). He tells us how he found a …
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This week, Jim tells us what it was like being bullied for being the richest poor kid, believing his sexuality drove his father away, and being a closeted college football player. He shares how he's finally learned to care for himself, and not just for others. *If you like what we're doing, please share us on your social media.* Email us at wallsdo…
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In part one of a two part series; we listen to Mark explore growing from a young man unafraid to dance to a father who decided his family was worth making some difficult changes for. A man who was unapologetic about the way he expressed himself speaks about what he hopes his children have learned from him. *If you like what we're doing, please shar…
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When are you scared? What do you need from people? When do you feel hurt? etc... In a very laid back episode (you'll see when you listen), Mike and Walker catch up with each other and discuss the addition of a new segment to the podcast. Email us at wallsdownpodcast@gmail.com Music: Cosmic Fog by Jazzaddict…
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This week we hear from Lauren Bille, the co-founder of Cycles + Sex, among other things. She talks to us about her early experiences with men and how those informed the ways she sought attention, approval and power of her own. She shares the insights she has gleaned from her own experiences. She challenges us, as men, to listen to women. Email us a…
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On this episode we interview Evan Williams. He tells stories about growing up in South Carolina, getting married young and his complicated relationship with bodies of water. Once again, we have some technical issues where part of the episode drops out. Come be our sound engineer please! Music: Cosmic Fog by Jazzaddict…
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The second half of Mike and Walker's stories. Mike and Walker discuss the lessons they learned about masculinity, how it affected them, and how they see their masculinity presently. WARNING-The end of this episode cuts off. We are not sure what happened to the end of it, but there wasn't much left. We are still figuring out all the technical stuff.…
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Welcome to Walls Down, the podcast about modern masculinty. This first episode is part one of Mike and Walker interviewing each other. Get to know our hosts as they discuss the lessons they were taught about what it means to be a man, and how these lessons affected them. Music: Cosmic Fog by Jazzaddict…
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In this brief intro episode Mike and Walker explain what brought them together, their interest in exploring masculinity and you can expect from Walls Down.By wallsdownpodcast
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