Malestrum started as a conversation between a father and a son — two generations trying to make sense of masculinity, disconnection, dating, purpose, and how Gen Z men are navigating a chaotic culture.
That conversation grew into a podcast, and now a platform.
We report. We reflect. We ask what it means to be male today — without preaching, without pandering, and without pretending we have all the answers.
Topics include:
- Father-son relationships
- Gen Z disconnection
- Masculinity and mental health
- Dating and gender roles
- AI, tech, and the future of male identity
This is not about being right. It’s about being real.
We’ll feature Gen Z men, women, and even the parents of Gen Z males — because understanding flows in every direction.
Follow along as we launch the podcast, short videos, and values-driven conversations that matter.
Barry is a former global CEO who led organizations across the U.S., Asia, and Latin America. With over 50 years of executive experience and more than 8 million miles logged in international travel, he’s now turning his energy toward creative expression, thoughtful publishing, and intergenerational dialogue.
He holds a degree in English from Angelo State University and brings both business strategy and literary curiosity to his work. Barry is also a writer, artist, and motorcycle enthusiast, now based in Santa Fe, New Mexico with his wife, son, and two poodles.
Griffin is part of the first generation to grow up fully online — shaped by algorithms, raised in the era of instant everything, and now asking deeper questions about purpose, masculinity, and connection.
He recently finished his Master’s in Computer Science and now works remotely in AI consulting, but his real focus is on living with intention: trail running in the mountains, exploring creative projects, and navigating what it means to be a young man in a chaotic, often disconnected culture.
Griffin is also a community organizer, deep thinker, and recovering perfectionist who values vulnerability, self-discipline, and honest conversation. Now based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, he shares life (and many spirited conversations) with his dad, his mom, and two poodles.
Malestrum is a reflection of his journey — from self-doubt to self-trust, from noise to clarity — and a space to ask better questions about how Gen Z can redefine what it means to be male today.
Griffin's Personal Website: https://griffinrutherford.com