🎙️ Welcome to Malestrum — a podcast where a Boomer dad and his Gen Z son tackle the big questions facing young men today.
In this premiere episode, Barry (73) and Griffin (23) introduce Malestrum — a father–son project born out of honest conversations and a desire to understand masculinity in the modern world. What started as a personal dialogue has become a platform to explore identity, relationships, work, and the evolving meaning of being a man across generations.
🔍 Topics We Explore in This Episode:
Why Gen Z men are struggling with identity, direction, and role models
The impact of social media, isolation, and the pandemic on connection and mental health. Dating in 2025: ghosting, “situationships,” and shifting norms
The disappearing “third places” where people used to connect in person
AI’s double-edged sword: opportunity vs. disruption
Masculinity then vs. now: from providers to partners, what’s changed?
How fathers and sons can learn from each other — and why that matters.
💬 Why We Created Malestrum
We realized how rare it is for a father and son to talk this openly. So we decided to build a space for those conversations to grow. Malestrum isn’t just a podcast — it’s a community for men and women navigating a world that feels both hyper-connected and deeply isolating.
🌐 Coming Soon on Malestrum.com:
Articles and research on masculinity, mental health, and Gen Z culture
Guest interviews across generations and disciplines
Weekly newsletters, podcast summaries, and curated resources
Submissions from listeners and readers around the globe
🎧 Subscribe for raw, thoughtful, and honest conversations — not just about being male, but about being human in a time of rapid change.
🌀 Malestrum — A storm worth exploring.
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