A Better Man with Actor/Author Michael Ian Black- Podcast #661

Cathy and Todd talk with actor, comedian, and author Michael Ian Black (The State, Wet Hot American Summer, Inside Amy Schumer, The Baxter) about his book A Better Man: A (Mostly Serious) Letter to My Son. They discuss healthy masculinity, why language keeps us from understanding each other, and how communication and empathy can keep us connected to ourselves and our kids.

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1:48 Buffalo mass shooting

3:35 Sandy Hook comments

6:43 Why we collectively don’t see things as men’s issues

12:10 Speaking up

20:27 Toxic masculinity & patriarchy

28:59 Men dealing with grief

36:35 Modeling and advice to parents

41:10 Attending the birth of your child

49:02 Consent

53:05 Twitter

56:43 Love

1:01:04 Entertainment

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1:07:10 MenLiving – A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements

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