#142 Jordan Ritter Conn: Why Do Men Feel So Alone?
In this episode, host Nick Vershaw talks with senior staff writer Jordan Ritter‑Kahn about his new book *American Men*, which explores how men across diverse backgrounds grapple with the gap between cultural expectations of masculinity and their lived realities. Ritter‑Kahn shares how a teenage Bible‑study group taught him the value of intimate, vulnerable conversations among men, and how those experiences informed his journalism and the four men profiled in the book. The discussion highlights common pressures—physical dominance, emotional restraint, and the need to provide—while revealing that, when given a safe space, men are eager to be seen and heard. Ultimately, the episode underscores the importance of creating intentional spaces for men to discuss insecurity, trauma, and identity.
#140 Tom Junod: All My Father's Secrets
In this episode, host Nick Vershaw talks with acclaimed journalist Tom Junod about his memoir In the Days of My Youth I Was Told What It Means to Be a Man, which delves into the enigmatic life of Junod’s father,...