Working Toward A Better Man | Michael Ian Black on Fatherhood, Empty Nesting, Ironic Detachment

Working Toward A Better Man | Michael Ian Black on Fatherhood, Empty Nesting, Ironic Detachment

Author: Adam Flaherty, Marc Checket May 6, 2022 Duration: 33:11
To some, addressing the question “what is masculinity?” is just about as intimidating as it gets. Where do you even start? Is masculinity about being strong? Brave? Physically fit? From the moment we’re born we are shaped to some degree by the traditional notion of what it means to be “masculine.” As dads, how do we model or communicate healthy masculinity to our sons? Comedian Michael Ian Black has spent a LOT of time thinking about this, and has become something of a thought leader on the topic. Not only has he written books about it, including 2020's “A Better Man,” an open letter to his college-bound son Elijah, but he dropped in to Modern Dadhood to open our minds. This is part one of a two part interview.

Adam Flaherty and Marc Checket, two dads from suburban New England, are well aware the world doesn't need another podcast where guys just ramble. That self-awareness is precisely what fuels Modern Dadhood. Instead of claiming to have all the answers, they get real about the messy, rewarding, and constantly shifting landscape of fatherhood today. Each episode is built on candid, authentic, and often hilarious conversations that unpack what it means to be a parent now. They sit down with a wonderfully diverse range of voices-from famous fathers to those you'd never hear from otherwise, including stepdads, granddads, and dads-to-be. Listening in feels like pulling up a chair for an honest talk among friends, one where the challenges are met with empathy and the triumphs are genuinely celebrated. This isn't just a show for dads; it's for anyone interested in the modern dynamics of family. You'll hear stories that resonate, practical insights nestled within the laughter, and a refreshingly broad perspective on culture, education, and self-improvement through the lens of parenting. Modern Dadhood moves beyond the superficial to explore the genuine connections and personal growth at the heart of raising kids.
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