Best Victor Miguel Podcasts (2025)

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#84 | Matrimony, Culture & The Heart's Work - Stephen Jenkinson 1:10:27

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My guest today is once again Stephen Jenkinson, a culture activist, teacher and author, and principal instructor of The Orphan Wisdom School, co-founded with his wife Nathalie Roy. He has Master’s degrees from Harvard University (Theology) and the University of Toronto (Social Work). The School, though now formally closed, has made an incredibly si…

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#83 | The Wild Birth of Young Men - Miki Dedijer 1:04:24

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My guest today is Miki Dedijer, a writer, ecologist, and mentor devoted to the ancestral arts of belonging, fatherhood, and grassroots initiation. In our conversation, Miki invites us to look at the crisis facing young men and the absence of meaningful adulthood in our time. He speaks to the ecological and emotional consequences of failing to initi…

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Weaving Women and Mythology - Maria Souza 35:39

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I’m pleased to share this #mini episode with Maria Souza, a Comparative Mythologist, Poet, and Educator, and founder of Women & Mythology. As we name in the conversation, we’ve known about each other for some time and appreciated each others’ work from afar. Just as Robert Bly’s ‘Iron John’ is the book that ignited the mythopoetic men’s movement, s…

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#82 | Victor Warring - A Man's Guide to Rewilding Eros 1:19:34

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“Eros is not something you get from another person. It’s the aliveness that rises when you are fully in your body.” - Victor Warring My guest today is Victor Warring, a somatic educator and founder of Rewilding Eros - a body-centered path to reclaiming our natural erotic intelligence. In our conversation today, Victor invites us to look deeply at t…

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Essay | Where The Wild Men Are 25:30

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An audio version of my long-form essay that explores my encounter at the 40th Anniversary of the Minnesota Men's Conference in 2024. For the full references and links to supporting interviews, check out the essay on Substack. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit themyt…

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#81 | Iron John & The Wake of Robert Bly - Jonathan Stensland 59:12

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My guest today is Jonathan Stensland, a poet and long-time collaborator and friend of Robert Bly. This conversation was recorded in 2024 at the 40th anniversary of the Minnesota Men's Conference. Speaking from the banks of the Saint Croix River, Jonathan offers a unique insider's perspective on four decades of men's work. In his early 20s, Jonathan…

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#80 | Rhythm and Ritual in Men's Work - Miguel Rivera 1:09:11

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My guest today is Miguel Rivera, a seasoned ceremonialist, musician, and ritualist. This conversation is a two part series recorded in 2024 at the 40th anniversary of the Minnesota Men’s Conference. Miguel is a longtime facilitator to the conference where he has played a pivotal role in guiding men through transformative experiences. Miguel's journ…

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An Invitation to Mancamp 2025 (Sept 18-21) 30:49

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Recently I spoke with Adam Lewis, co-founder of MANCAMP, a Canadian gathering dedicated to “the celebration of masculinity.” (Disclosure: Adam is also a mentorship client of mine). Now entering its second year, MANCAMP emerged from Adam’s experiences organizing raw and elemental camping trips with small groups of men in the wilderness. What began a…

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#79 | Divination, Blood Rites & Courting the Sacred Hunt - Darren Silver 1:11:42

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My guest today is Darren Silver, a rite of passage guide, ceremonialist, and storyteller. With nearly two decades of experience, Darren has devoted his life to ritual, wilderness living skills, and guiding transformational experiences across the world.. An apprentice to the old myths, he weaves the power of the natural world, vision, and community …

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#Mini | Carbon Bros and Climate Change - Daniel Waite Penny 37:47

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My guest today is Daniel Waite Penny, a journalist and cultural critic whose recent work investigates the connection between masculinity and the climate crisis. He’s the creator of NonToxic, a podcast exploring men and sustainability, and co-creator of Carbon Bros, an investigative series made in collaboration with Drilled. Here’s an overview of th…

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#78 | The Hydra, Hercules & the Polycrisis - Matt Sturm 1:02:03

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My guest today is Matt Sturm, a guide and writer dedicated to the evolution of masculinity. His offerings include psychotherapy, psychedelic-assisted work, sacred sexuality, and men’s retreats. He is the author of two books—The Organic Masculine and Primal Drives—and the creator of the Living Kosmos tarot deck. (You might also remember Matt from wh…

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On radical love, accountability and truthful community w/ Aubrey Marcus 1:38:06

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Note: you can watch the Youtube version of this podcast here. ___ Well, the saga around Aubrey Marcus continues. You may recall a few weeks back when I spoke about Aubrey, an American entrepreneur, influencer, and “psychonaut”, who released an episode of his podcast with his wife Vylana, their lover Alana, and their mentor Marc Gafni. The main reve…

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Catching up with TNEC's Duran Bickmore 1:14:10

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TNEC owner Duran Bickmore was a guest on episode 74 of Platform podcast and I enjoyed it so much I've had him a back on a couple of times. The last one was a Patreon exclusive chat, but this time I wanted to see how he was doing now he is back on skates after breaking his ankle, find out a little more about TNEC's team, which has grown quite a bit …

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Platform Episode 89 - Billy Murton 2:19:51

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Billy Murton recently dropped a new section for Blank and, in the process, put himself on the injury list with a nasty break. He talks about filming for the part, how he got hurt, and talks about getting on Blank, having a section in Plastic Pushers 4, filming for What's Brewing, his extensive collection of rollerblading memorabilia and more.…

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Radical Monogamy, Divine Union and the call for a deeper Relational Ecology 58:47

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Greetings friends. By now you have likely heard about, if not already listened to, Aubrey Marcus’ podcast “A New Pattern for Sacred Relationship.” If you haven’t I would recommend at least check out the first 30 minutes. Last weekend I listened to the whole thing, all 2.5 hours. I've also read and watched a number of responses to it (and there are …

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#Mini | Chris Kyle on The Past & Future of Men's Work 25:13

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Last week, I sat down with Chris Kyle, co-founder of the upcoming Big Tent Summit, a gathering for men & woman who are involved in the stewardship of healthy masculinity today. Chris has been in the exploration for nearly three decades, and he articulates his perspective on the “three waves” of the modern men’s movement: from its mythopoetic roots,…

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#77 | Sensuous Knowledge and the Erotic Intelligence of Life - Minna Salami 48:39

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Today, I’m honored to share a conversation with Minna Salami—author, social critic, and senior fellow at The New Institute. This exchange was recorded during the Fugitive Futures Summit I co-hosted in February 2025. I’m sharing it here because of the powerful resonance between Minna’s work and the questions we hold on this podcast. Her book Sensuou…

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Platform Episode 88 - Brandon Bobadilla talks Candy, Ends, getting on Blank and living out of a van 1:32:52

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Brandon Bobadilla has impressive sections in the Anthony Medina videos Candy and Ends, and he recently released a new section for Blank called Rookie Season, so it felt like the perfect time to get him on the podcast and have a chat. He talks about how he discovered rollerblading, why he essentially skated on his own for the first five years, his f…

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'Awakening the Wild Erotic' men's ritual weekend is coming to Montreal July 25-27 41:02

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Heads up - we’re taking AWE on the road this July! I’m pleased to share this conversation with my collaborator Deus Fortier, and two colleagues, Paul Simard and Robin Corlux, who are supporting us to bring our men’s ritual weekend to the Montreal region this July. AWE is more than a retreat - it's an initiation into erotic maturity, focusing on the…

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AI and the Ghost of the Feminine 4:00

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Earlier this week, I posted this on Facebook and Instagram and received quite a strong response - so I’m publishing here as well to hear from my readers. In my recent interview with Tyson Adams, we explored the phenomenon of pornography and its deep, often hidden, effects on men. You might think it’s not so different from what previous generations …

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#76 | From Porn Addict to Multiorgasmic Man - Tyson Adams 1:06:43

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My guest today is Tyson Adams, a trauma-informed IFS men’s coach, somatic bodyworker, and psychedelic facilitator. After spending twenty years entangled in pornography addiction, Tyson broke free seven years ago and has since dedicated his life to helping men reclaim their lifeforce energy. He co-facilitates men’s leadership intensives, supports co…

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Upcoming AWE Immersions + Podcast Roundup 3:49

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“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." I remember coming across this quote at Burning Man years ago. It's from writer and essayist Anais Nin. It struck me then, and it reverberates for me still. This photo was taken that year. That sky is particularly specific to that time of eve…

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Platform Episode 87 - Clark Kirkman talks Faction Skate Co, the state of the industry and more 2:07:53

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Faction Skate Co owner Clark Kirkman discusses Winterclash 2025, the highs and lows of running a skate company in a fragile industry, the thought process being constructing his team, his thoughts on various aspects of the rollerblading industry and more. To watch more videos like that that aren't available on YouTube, join the Wheel Scene Patreon: …

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Platform Episode 86 - Miguel Martinez 1:59:36

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he voice of Winterclash, Miguel Martinez, talks about this year's event, the Razors racism row, the argument over the Free Palestine sign that was shown during the Hanglosers Super Bowl contest, his history with Winterclash and hosting other events like FISE and the famous Lausanne contest. To see more videos like this, join the Wheel Scene Patreon…

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#75 | Psychedelics, Myth and the Soul's Descent - Simon Yugler 1:19:38

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My guest today is Simon Yugler, a longtime friend who is a psychedelic therapist, educator, and the author of Psychedelics & the Soul—a mythic guide to deep healing, depth psychology, and cultural repair. With a background steeped in Jungian thought and apprenticed to earth-based wisdom traditions, Simon walks the liminal spaces where myth and medi…

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The Domesticated Man to the Deep Masculine 6:54

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1999 was a golden year for movies. That year saw the release of The Matrix, American Beauty, and Fight Club - which remain some of my all time favourites. The latter two are particular compelling as I look through my present-day lens and what they had to say about men & masculinity at the end of the millennium. Both American Beauty & Fight Club dep…

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S10E1 - Original Sin Recap 2:00:57

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Original Sin Recap Overall discussion (0:00 - 16:47)Casting (16:48 - 37:18)Recap (37:25 - 2:00:58) Music - SNAP! I Got The Power, Red Hot Chili Peppers Tippa My Tongue Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Email [email protected] Find out more at https://digging-dexter.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.…

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#74 | Power, Prophecy and Revisiting The Fifth Sacred Thing - Starhawk 55:29

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My guest today is the renowned Starhawk, a writer, activist, permaculture designer and teacher, and a leading voice for ecofeminism and earth-based spirituality. She is the author of thirteen books, including The Spiral Dance, The Earth Path, and The Empowerment Manual: A Guide for Collaborative Groups, as well as the visionary novels The Fifth Sac…

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#73 | Courting the Feminine in Fairy Tales - Tad Hargrave 1:15:32

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My guest today is my good friend Tad Hargrave. Tad is the founder of Marketing for Hippies with a mission to restore the beauty of the marketplace. He teaches folks who have a desire to do good, but hate marketing, how to articulate their work with elegance and effectiveness. Tad has spent years learning his ancestral language of Scottish Gaelic in…

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Announcing my new online men's circle - The Satyr's Den 15:45

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Greetings all - I’m excited to extend a special invitation for men who wish to dive into the cauldron of mythopoetic masculinity and eros. But before I get to that, I want to acknowledge a milestone: it’s been over five years since I began The Mythic Masculine podcast. Time, as always, passes like a blink. This journey began after my previous film …

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#72 | The Heart of Sacred Activism - Gabriel Meyer Halevy 1:17:26

1y ago1:17:26

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My guest today is Gabriel Meyer Halevy is a "radical flexitarian minstrel," musician, poet, and spiritual activist, born and raised in Argentina. I first met Gabriel at the Tamera research project in Portugal, where we both attended the Global Love School. We stayed in touch over the years, and this past fall, I hosted Gabriel for a few shows in th…

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Platform Episode 85 - Zack Pollak 1:46:17

1y ago1:46:17

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Zack Pollak talks about winning the Franky Morales Invitational in Miami, Florida and his recent street section for Roces. We also delve into lots of other things, including rollerblading fashion and nostalgia, teams, trends within the sport, injuries, plans for the future and much, much more. This is one of my favourite episodes of Platform podcas…

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Exploring Evolution, Eros & Intimacy in Men's Work - Matt Sturm 53:20

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Recently I sat down with Matt Sturm (author of The Organic Masculine) alongside my collaborator Deus Fortier to do a post-event harvest from our immersion Eating the Shadow. This men’s gathering was the first 5 day offering that Deus and I had put together, and we were beautifully affirmed by what happened in the container. Matt flew up from Califo…

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#71 | Ganymede & The Transformative Power of Queer Mythology - Gregory Ganymedes 57:19

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On today’s episode, we delve into the layers of myth and meaning surrounding same-sex love in mythology, exploring the fascinating tale of Ganymede—a myth that stands apart from other tragic tales of ancient love. Here, we uncover a story of enduring affection that doesn't end in loss, but in ascension, as Ganymede is welcomed to Olympus by Zeus an…

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Platform Episode 84 - Kate Bedrata 1:23:01

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Kate Bedrata talks about discovering skating after walking past a local skatepark with her dad, the scene in the Ukraine, what life has been like since she moved to Poland after the war started, how she got on Roces, the experience of competing at Winterclash versus national competitions, filming for Plastic Pushers 4 and the Inferno video In & Out…

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#70 | The Rites of Elderhood - Ned Abenroth 1:03:49

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My guest today is Ned Abenroth, a creative entrepreneur and wilderness guide who has spent much of his adult life tending to transformational spaces. For the last 10 years, he’s worked with Illuman, a global spiritual community that was birthed out of Richard Rohr’s work with male spirituality and rites of passage. In this episode, we explore the d…

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Platform Episode 82 - Jaro Frijn 1:21:16

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Jaro Frijn discusses what it was like competing at the World Skate Games in Italy and the comedic injury he picked up while he was there, what it's like skating at events like FISE, Winterclash and NL Contest, the support he receives to travel the world, his side hustle as a DJ, plans for the future and more.If you would like to see more videos lik…

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Platform Episode 82 - Victor Daum 1:51:35

1y ago1:51:35

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Victor Daum talks about being trapped in South America during Covid lockdown, hiding in secret compartments of taxis to hop international borders, filming his epic El Mapache section, what it's like riding for one of the most controversial brands in rollerblading and much more in the latest episode of Platform podcast. You can watch more videos lik…

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Platform Episode 81 - John Vossoughi 1:27:07

1y ago1:27:07

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ohn Vossoughi talks about his numerous brilliant sections over the years, including The Shock Video, Bars, Citizens, Hit It Whet and more. He also tells the story of how he came to lose his two front teeth and the fun times he has with Worapoj Boonnim when he visited him in Thailand. We also delve into what it's like to ride for Them Skates, and fi…

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Legacy and Renewal: Marking the 40th Anniversary Of The Minnesota Men's Conference 33:09

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It wasn’t long after my entry into “mythopoetic masculinity” back in 2015 that I came across the Minnesota Men’s Gathering, a yearly event that began in 1984 by Robert Bly, author of Iron John. The organization has released a trove of stories & lectures on their Youtube channel from celebrated teachers such as Bly, Lewis Hyde, Martin Prechtel, Mart…

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The next cohort of The Deep Masculine begins Sept 26 32:10

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We’re now a month out from our next cohort of The Deep Masculine, a 3 month online journey for men that weaves together mythology, somatics, ritual & brotherhood. I invited my collaborator Deus Fortier to reflect on our initial journey which we launched earlier this year and completed in June. At its core, The Deep Masculine seeks to repattern men'…

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#69 | From Mother Earth to Lover Earth - Charles Eisenstein [ENCORE] 1:00:36

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I’ve had the good fortune to collaborate with Charles on numerous films, including Sacred Economics and The Revolution Is Love, as well as spent time at Tamera’s Love School and other gatherings. Our conversation for the Mythic Masculine (originally released as episode #8) touches on his own interview series on the “new story of masculinity” and wh…

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What does sex mean to me? An inquiry in five parts. 13:34

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A few years ago I read Terry Real’s book “Us: Getting Past You & Me to Build a More Loving Relationship.” He is a well established couple’s therapist and friends with a fair number of celebrities, with the forward written by Bruce Springsteen. In one chapter he shares the story of two men, a “strikingly handsome couple” that were “killing each othe…

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#68 | Healing Soul Through Men’s Work - Dr. Stephen Faulkner 1:01:50

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“The first half of my career was spent putting people to sleep, and after my midlife crisis, I realized I had to start waking people up, including myself.” My guest today is Dr. Stephen Faulkner, a former medical doctor, pilot, and one of my key mentors on the path of mythopoetic masculinity. In this episode, Stephen reflects on his nearly 70 years…

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Platform Episode 80 - Alex Sams 1:51:40

1+ y ago1:51:40

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Seattle resident Alex Same talks to us about being part of the excellent Chance of Rain video series that was created by Carter le Blank and Derek Brown. He also discusses what it was like working on Illegal Smiles with Josiah Blee, Jake Dotson and the rest of his highly skilled crew. In addition to this, we chat about how he got hooked up with Dea…

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#67 | Illuminating The Symphony of Self - Trevor Yelich 1:21:54

1+ y ago1:21:54

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My guest today is Trevor Yelich, an alternative therapist specializing in breathwork, somatic psychotherapeutics and trauma work. He is the founder of Numa Somatics and the Numa Mystery School. This episode was recorded immediately after I completed an in-person training with Trevor in psychotherapeutics, which I very much enjoyed. Many of the prin…

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Iron John - A Mythic Story About Men 3:19

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Access The Iron John course here. A few years ago, I was invited to steward an online offering for the Rowe Center, based in Massachusetts. With the passing of Robert Bly, esteemed poet, activist, and father of the mythopoetic men's movement, I opted to weave a 7 week journey revisiting his seminal book Iron John, inviting an array of special guest…

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#66 | The Art of Relational Alchemy - Nicolas Canon 1:38:19

1+ y ago1:38:19

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My guest today is Nicolas Canon. Nicolas is a seasoned relationship coach who has deeply intertwined his insights in love with walking the plant medicine path in his homeland of Colombia. Over the past decade, he has dedicated himself to helping individuals and couples not only deepen their relationships but also find greater self-awareness and spi…

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Platform Episode 79 - Standard Skate Co Team 1:41:31

1+ y ago1:41:31

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Stefan Brandow, Yandriel Silverio and Brian Weis, aka the Standard Skate Co team, are the latest guests on Platform podcast. The trio discuss what it was like working the Standard booth at Winterclash 2024 and talking shop with the masses, the stress of filming the promo and only receiving the skates the night before their first trip, the changes t…

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#65 | Sex, Love & The Discipline of Eros - Andrea Villa 1:16:44

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My guest today is Andrea Villa, a scholar, a mentor of men, a restorer of old practices and languages of the sacred. He has spent several years studying male initiation with indigenous peoples from India to West Africa to Native America, developing a unique understanding of gender as intelligence. His passion is to support men in regaining their er…