Hear Me Out: My Story

Hypermasculinity in the Gay Subculture

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2021393/open_sms] In this episode, I talk about hypermasculinity, toxic masculinity, growing up in heteronormative homes, that masculine is good and anything less than is bad. How gay men function in society being someone else than who they are because of our culture saying masculine is good and anything else is bad. Living as two different presentations or what we think we should be is tiring and does no good.  The book and author in this episode can be found here: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/out-in-time-9780190686604?cc=us&lang=en&# [https://global.oup.com/academic/product/out-in-time-9780190686604?cc=us&lang=en&#] Welcome to Hear me out: my story, podcast. A podcast about being gay and of a certain age. Each week, we deliver the best stories of gay life after 50. Now here’s your host, Dean Croll. https://hearmeoutmystory.buzzsprout.com/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083737271808 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083737271808]

Wild Boys

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2021393/open_sms] Season two kicks off with me talking about being different, why I feel different what people have done to try to change me and how to be resilient in yourself.  I talk about song lyrics because music is important to me.  Wild Boys comes from the Duran Duran song and the book by William S. Burroughs.  I hope you find connection in this episode knowing you are not alone.  We are connected for many different reasons.  Most importantly...Stay Wild! Welcome to Hear me out: my story, podcast. A podcast about being gay and of a certain age. Each week, we deliver the best stories of gay life after 50. Now here’s your host, Dean Croll. https://hearmeoutmystory.buzzsprout.com/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083737271808 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083737271808]

Hear Me Out - Me and Social Groups

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2021393/open_sms] In this episode I talk about a recent visit to one social group and who I feel I am in those settings.  I was invited to another social group for nudists.  I talk through my feelings about this and try to decide if I'd attend and at what level. As always your input is appreciated. Welcome to Hear me out: my story, podcast. A podcast about being gay and of a certain age. Each week, we deliver the best stories of gay life after 50. Now here’s your host, Dean Croll. https://hearmeoutmystory.buzzsprout.com/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083737271808 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083737271808]

Hear Me Out - Making Amends Part 2

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2021393/open_sms] In this episode, I tell a story of when I was in college. I'm not sure if I should make amends for this story.  I pose several questions to myself and to the listener.   Welcome to Hear me out: my story, podcast. A podcast about being gay and of a certain age. Each week, we deliver the best stories of gay life after 50. Now here’s your host, Dean Croll. https://hearmeoutmystory.buzzsprout.com/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083737271808 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083737271808]

Hear Me Out: Making Amends Part 1

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2021393/open_sms] In this episode I talk about the idea of making amends to someone.  What does it mean?  How do you do it?  Should you do it? Does the story in this episode deserve an amends?   Welcome to Hear me out: my story, podcast. A podcast about being gay and of a certain age. Each week, we deliver the best stories of gay life after 50. Now here’s your host, Dean Croll. https://hearmeoutmystory.buzzsprout.com/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083737271808 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083737271808]