Politics, Religion And Race Episodes
Just the TIP | How Politics Discusses Masculinity
Feb. 5, 2021
Welcome back to Just the TIP is where I do a short reflection on this past week's episode! On this episode, I give my reflections on Liz's question back to me on how I think the right and left talk about masculinity differently. Make sure to check out the full episode from Wednesday for more contex…
63. For the Love of Men: Conversations About Masculinity with Liz Plank
Feb. 3, 2021
Hello everyone! This episode is really special to me. I've wanted to speak with Liz ever since I read her book " For the Love of Men: From Toxic to a More Mindful Masculinity " back in the summer of 2020. It's such an empathetic approach to the conversation that I absolutely loved the book and have…
41. How to Positively Impacts Boys and Girls with Ty Newberry
Sept. 2, 2020
On this episode, I speak with Ty Newberry, Executive Director of the Friends of Fort Dupont Ice Arena. We discuss the work they do in one of the most dangerous cities in the country. We also discuss how important mentorship and discipline is to young boys in the community and the negative stereotyp…
29. Reflecting on Black Lives Matter as a White Man
June 10, 2020
This past week I've been more angry than I can remember. With everything going on regarding Black Lives Matter, it was an emotionally exhausting week. But I must remember that, as a white man, four days of anger is nothing compared to those in my life that have felt this anger their entire lives. T…
Just the TIP | Own Your Culture
April 3, 2020
When you grow up in a culture that makes fun of your traditional culture, it's not easy to embrace that side of you. You learn to hate it. To distance yourself from it. To refuse that you are that. For Savantloup, it was much of the same thing. He hated the fact that he was Sri Lankan because no on…
19. How to Make A Difference With Your Art and Creativity with Savantloup
April 1, 2020
To Savantloup, his art is more than just rapper and it's more than just music. Born and raised in Toronto, Savantloup has been exposed to a wide variety of musical influences from around the world, which directly relates to the city’s multicultural demographic. Using the music theory he’s acquired …
Just the TIP | Why Are Asian Men Seen As Less Masculine?
March 27, 2020
Why is it that Asian men are seen as "weak" in Western Culture? Is it the lack of representation in media? Is it because they are seen as thin/beta? Is it because of their "timidness"? Why are they always seen as nerds and doctors rather than as sexy and heroic? These are some of the themes of this…
18. How Being An Introvert Can Affect Your Self Image with Godwin Chan
March 25, 2020
On this episode, Godwin and I discuss how being an introvert can reflect your image of masculinity in both positive and negative ways. We also discuss his podcast, Digital Introverts , therapy, how you can uncouple rewards and self-esteem, being an Asian man in a Western culture, and the affects of…
Media Monday: Reviewing Born A Crime by Trevor Noah
Jan. 31, 2020
Starting this Friday I'm starting my new series Media Friday which reviews one form of media that I consumed that week that relates to masculinity (or just something fun that I learned to be honest). On this episode, I talk about Trevor Noah's book: Born A Crime. A fascinating memoir about his time…
10. Being Gay In A Religious, Immigrant Family with Jofo Domingo
Dec. 18, 2019
How hard was it to be gay at an all-male school? What are the challenges you face in your coming-out story growing up in a Catholic home? What are some ways you can build better relationships with your parents despite these differences? On this episode, Jofo and I go deeper into all of these questi…
8. The Power of Good Fathers with Pablo Milandu
Dec. 4, 2019
On this episode, Pablo and I go deeper into our conversation creating things we're passionate about, mental health, and the importance of fathers and mentorship in a young man's life. Pablo also talks about growing up in the Rexdale neighbourhood and how that affected him and his friends and how he…