Conversations with Men
Conversations with men is a space where men and women meet as equals to explore masculinity in today’s world. Through honest, unfiltered dialogue, we examine the pressures, contradictions, and lived experiences of being a man, and being in relationship with men, across personal, social and cultural lines.
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Episodes
Wednesday Jul 23, 2025
Wednesday Jul 23, 2025
In this episode Alonzo Fitzgerald Smith Jr. brings the topic of exploring romantic love from a masculine perspective. He also brings Southern Man by Neil Young to start off our conversation. We explore reciprocity, vulnerability and romantic relationships.
Friday Jul 04, 2025
Friday Jul 04, 2025
In this episode Joe Peluso a local musician from the band Soul Butchers sits down to discuss artistry, freedom and collaboration. We also explore risk, fear, security and how to confront conflict.
Sunday Jun 29, 2025
Sunday Jun 29, 2025
In this first episode, Jessica sits down with her father (Steve) for an honest conversation about masculinity, emotional expression, and the unspoken dynamics that shape how men and women connect. They explore why many men struggle to talk about their feelings, the fear of failure beneath silence, and the subtle pressures that surface in romantic relationships. What unfolds is a nuanced, at times tender exchange between a daughter trying to understand and a father doing his best to meet her there.