The Imperfect Pod
The Imperfect Pod is a podcast for discussing masculinity more intentionally and purposefully. My goal is to build generations of men who love themselves, and others, more deeply and healthily, whatever that means to them. What I want to leave my listeners with after every episode is that there isn't this one-size-fits all idea of masculinity. Nor is the solution to the current state easy. But if we work together and have these conversations, maybe we can see that we're on the right track. Topics of this show include family, relationships, pornography, sex, gender, masculinity, toxic masculinity, growth, addiction and much much more. Noted guests include Jason Lee, Erik Everhard, Marques Ogden and more!
Featured Episodes
#45.1 | Conversation with my Dad, Part One | Jeff West
This is part one of my two part conversation with my dad. When I first started having these conversations about masculinity and m…
#35 | Discussing The Porn Industry and How Sex Can Affect Men and Mas…
Porn is such an uncomfortable conversation with so many people for so many reasons. Some of those reasons include: shame of perfo…
#31 | Why Empathy Is Important In Your Journey of Masculinity | Jason…
Why is empathy so important in the discussion of masculinity? For one, it's important to understand but also interpret back anoth…
Recent Episodes
#54 | Eradicating Gender-Based and Domestic Violence with Communication and Forgiveness | Lois Wagner
Nov. 25, 2020
On this episode, my guest is Lois Wagner and we talk about her goal to eradicate…
#53 | Discussing the Interconnection of The Arts, Masculinity and Mental Health | Johnny Crowder
Nov. 20, 2020
On this episode, my guest is Johnny Crowder and we talk about mental health in men, breaking mascul…
#52 | How To Have Conversations About Mental Health and Suicide With Your Male Friends | Jay Shifman
Nov. 18, 2020
How do you have conversations with your guy friends about mental health? How do you ask them if the…
Just the TIP | How To Have Conversations With Men About Masculinity
Nov. 13, 2020
The language and approach you take when you have conversations with men about masculinity is import…
#51 | How Next Gen Men Is Leading Conversations Around Gender, Masculinity and the Patriarchy | Jake Stika
Nov. 11, 2020
Next Gen Men is redefining what ‘manhood’ means, so that boys and men experience less pain and caus…
Just the TIP: Why I Think Men Vote For Trump In The Election
Nov. 6, 2020
Just the TIP is back for the second time with my analysis of why men, and more specifically white m…
#50 | A Gay Man In a Straight Marriage: An Interesting Story About Jim's Journey as a Man | Jim Case
Nov. 4, 2020
Have you ever wondered what it's like for a gay man to be in a straight marriage? Or what that woul…
Just the TIP | Understanding Privilege with Amanda Webster
Oct. 30, 2020
Follow up Friday AKA Just the TIP is back! That's right, the name might have changed a bit folks. T…
#49 | How A Former Playboy Model Went From Victim to Survivor | Amanda Webster
Oct. 28, 2020
Trigger warning: Rape
#48 | Conversations About Masculinity With A Feminist | Regina G. Hanson
Oct. 21, 2020
Yes, you can have conversations about manhood and masculinity with a feminist. Why wouldn't you be …
#47 | Breaking Down Toxic Masculinity and Its Generational Effects | Cameron Gordon
Oct. 14, 2020
Toxic masculinity comes in many forms: there is co-dependency, abuse (in any form), assault, violen…
#46 | How To Enter The Job Force As A Young Professional and Man | Keegan Cizikas
Oct. 7, 2020
Entering the workforce is hard. As we mention on the episode, when you start your career, that is t…
#45.2 | Conversation with my Dad, Part Two | Jeff West
Oct. 2, 2020
This is part two of my two part conversation with my dad. When I first started having these convers…
#45.1 | Conversation with my Dad, Part One | Jeff West
Sept. 30, 2020
This is part one of my two part conversation with my dad. When I first started having these convers…
#44 | How to Fight Toxic Masculinity With Kindness, Empathy and Love | Michael Bejani
Sept. 23, 2020
How does experience living in many different countries affect your opinion on masculinity? Can you …
#43 | Best Practices For Flirting and Dating Young Women | Wendy Zhang
Sept. 16, 2020
As a follow-up episode to number 33 with Jordan Paris where I discuss dating from a young man's per…
Recent Blog Posts
Why Men Should Listen to Women On Topics of Toxic Masculin…
"I was walking home and a man was following me so I called you." "I'm worried that if a man pays for my food on a date he will want sex so it's better t…
About the Host
Luke West
Luke West is the host of The Imperfect Pod, a podcast that discusses manhood and masculinity more intentionally and purposefully. The Imperfect Pod can be found on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Play and every else that podcasts are available. His goal is to build generations of men who love themselves, and others, more deeply and healthily, whatever that means to them. He desires to leave his listeners with the idea that there is no one-size-fits all idea of masculinity. Topics of his show include family, relationships, pornography, sex, gender, masculinity, divorce, toxic masculinity, addiction and much much more.
You can connect with him on Instagram @theimperfectpod or on LinkedIn at Luke West.