Talk Like a Man Podcast

TLaM Season 3, Episode 1: Mark Grayson

We launch Season 3 with Mark Grayson, author of Getting Naked: A Field Guide for Men. Mark spent years as an entrepreneur before becoming a columnist for The Good Men Project and writing Getting Naked. He is also the founding director of Trinity Spiritual Center in Southport, CT. In this interview, we discuss Mark's life as well as key elements of his book: the limitations of "man box" culture; the importance of being naked, physically and emotionally; our need to connect with all sides of ourselves; what we gain from stillness and retreat; and why we need to redefine success. • Learn more about the co-hosts and the MCGC here: menscenterphilly.org/ • Visit TLaM's web hub: www.talklikeaman.net • Support the show at Patreon: www.patreon.com/talklikeaman • Theme music by Lee Rosevere: freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/

TLaM Season 2, Episode 12: David Palumbo

David Palumbo is an award-winning freelance illustrator working primarily in the dark fantasy genre. A graduate of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Dave has worked with Marvel, Wizards of the Coast, Tor Books, The New Yorker, and others. In this interview, we discuss his 1980s childhood; the importance of artistic integrity; how his work subverts gender and racial tropes within his genre; the evolution of illustrations at companies like Wizards of the Coast; and much more. • Dave's work can be found here: http://www.dvpalumbo.com/ • Learn more about the co-hosts and the MCGC here: menscenterphilly.org/ • Visit TLaM's web hub: www.talklikeaman.net • Support the show at Patreon: www.patreon.com/talklikeaman • Theme music by Lee Rosevere: freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/

TLaM Season 2, Episode 11: Dr. Thomas Gordon

Dr. Thomas Gordon, former director of Early Childhood Services at Jefferson, former University of Pennsylvania professor, founder and current principal of TAGA Consulting, joins us for a powerful conversation about his history growing up in the Jim Crow south. He describes his and his family's experiences of racism and his own journey of educational and professional achievement. As an expert on leadership, Dr. Gordon also shares his insights on that important topic. • You can find Dr. Gordon at TAGA Consulting here: https://www.tagaconsulting.com/ • Learn more about the co-hosts and the MCGC here: menscenterphilly.org/ • Visit TLaM's web hub: www.talklikeaman.net • Support the show at Patreon: www.patreon.com/talklikeaman • Theme music by Lee Rosevere: freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/

TLaM Season 2, Episode 10: Brett Hopkins (a.k.a. Brettzo)

This time we are joined by Brett Hopkins, whose alter ego is burlesque legend The Amazing Brettzo. Brett regales us with stories from his youth in New Jersey and Florida and discusses his creative influences; how his work plays with gender; the history and culture of burlesque; and the fine line between parody and self-parody. It's an always-entertaining, occasionally educational conversation! • Follow Brettzo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrettzo/ • Learn more about the co-hosts and the MCGC here: menscenterphilly.org/ • Visit TLaM's web hub: www.talklikeaman.net • Support the show at Patreon: www.patreon.com/talklikeaman • Theme music by Lee Rosevere: freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/

TLaM Season 2, Episode 9: Derrick Pratt

Derrick Pratt, Philadelphia-based community activist, organizer, and founder of We Embrace Fatherhood, joins us this episode. We discuss the importance of interpersonal connection; Derrick’s family history of activism; his organization’s mission; the rich history of Philadelphia's Mantua neighborhood; his love of hip-hop; leading by example; tips for educating young people in the age of social media; and how to be a voice to the voiceless. • We Embrace Fatherhood: https://weembracefatherhood.org/ • Learn more about the co-hosts and the MCGC here: menscenterphilly.org/ • Visit TLaM's web hub: www.talklikeaman.net • Support the show at Patreon: www.patreon.com/talklikeaman • Theme music by Lee Rosevere: freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/