INTERVIEW - Michael Andor Brodeur - Swole: The Making of Men and the Meaning of Muscle

INTERVIEW - Michael Andor Brodeur - Swole: The Making of Men and the Meaning of Muscle

As we continue with Sweeps Period 2024, I have a fascinating conversation with Michael Andor Brodeur, to discuss his new book Swole: The Making of Men and the Meaning of Muscle. Unbeknownst to me, Michael and I must have literally been circling around each other in Boston in the 1990's. We went to some of the same gyms, we went to the same nightclubs, we had common friends. And yet we did not know each other existed until this Interview. I thoroughly enjoyed myself as we reminisced about our childhoods and the vibrant gay life of Boston during that decade. Michael also traces our toys, cartoons and comics that started many of us young men thinking about guys with muscle. And we talk about the early days of Bodybuilding and how that shaped our lives. I think you will enjoy this topic.

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Can't I Just Be Happy, Is That So Much To Ask ?!

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19 Jul 201930min

Gay Health 4 - Night Owls and Insomnia

Gay Health 4 - Night Owls and Insomnia

Are you a Night Owl? Do you sleep unusual hours, tossing and turning? I discuss my own experience with being a 'Night Person', and how I am striving to correct that life-long habit. ** Please don't m...

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My Worst Date EVER !

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5 Mar 201930min

Regrets and Lessons

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I found some news today that made me think about regrets and lessons in life, and I want to share some thoughts with you. Please....don't miss my LIVE Interactive Show on Valentine's Day night, Febru...

31 Jan 201929min

Being The Third Wheel

Being The Third Wheel

Don't you hate it when one of your closest friends, maybe even your BEST friend, gets into a relationship with a guy and suddenly you don't hear from him as often, or hang out with him as often? And t...

26 Jan 201930min

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Why Are Young Gay Guys Such Dickwads ?

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13 Jan 201941min

INTERVIEW - The Latest in Cosmetic Work for Guys with Kris Venezia - Part Two

INTERVIEW - The Latest in Cosmetic Work for Guys with Kris Venezia - Part Two

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