287: Michael Andor Brodeur – The true meaning of muscle in a gay mans world

287: Michael Andor Brodeur – The true meaning of muscle in a gay mans world

Men, muscle and masculinity. It seems to be that constant tug-of-war in our male psyche. Then add to the mix being gay, and suddenly we're a mess. Whether you're a muscle chaser, worshipper, or it's not your thing, there is that swole that happens in your loins when you feast upon a man, regardless of how you land on the muscle spectrum. Taking a deep dive into muscle, men, and masculinity, virgin, first-time author Michal Andor Brodeur helps us kick off Pride Season with the question - is that a muscle or are you just happy to see me - LOL. Enjoy!

In this episode we

  • Explore why muscle has become such a gay pursuit
  • Uncover the balance between masculinity and muscle
  • Debate whether muscle makes you more of a man

About Michael Michael Andor Brodeur has been the classical music critic at the Washington Post since 2020. Previously, he held editorial and staff-writer positions at the Boston Globe and Boston’s Weekly Dig. His essays, humor, and criticism have also appeared in Nylon, Thrillist, Entrepreneur, Medium, McSweeney’s Internet Tendency and other publications. He has also released 5 music albums under different monikers, most recently writing and performing electronic music under the name New Dad. His newest book is "SWOLE: The Making of Men and the Meaning of Muscle," released May 28. Connect With Michael Website Facebook Instagram X - Twitter Hey Guys, Check This Out! Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you’re going to do, but never do? Then it’s time to get real and figure out why. Join the 40 Plus: Gay Men Gay Talk, monthly chats. They happen the third Monday of each month at 5:00 pm Pacific - Learn More! Break free of fears. Make bold moves. Live life without apologies

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296: Exploring the Girth Of Your Manhood – Dr. Joel Pash

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294: Unleashing the Monsters In Our Closets – Mark Julien

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293 – Erotic Pleasure – It’s Every Gay Man’s Right To Experience – Ayce Kyptyn

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292: Craig Cullinane – Using The Body Electric to Heal From Religious Programming

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291: Max Austin – We can’t be wrong and other gay truths

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