The State of Men

Mike Watts & Aydian Dowling•thestateofmen.com

The State of Men is hosted by two Elder Millennial work-from-home-Dads, Mike Watts (cis man) and Aydian Dowling (trans man). A funny and real-life approach to being Men in the 2020s The State of Men is taking a deep dive into masculinity to talk about what we do, and why we do it. We believe a better future for our world is in part the responsibility of the Men in it. We invite all men to do the work and fix their shit, so we can leave a legacy we are proud of. Societally, men have been brainwashed into a narrow view of masculinity through which they can't see their full potential. Gender norms are changing, the glass ceiling is shattered, and home life has been reinvented. So what does it mean to be a man in this new world? The State of Men is a funny, honest, real-world look at the stigmas that exist around men. The truth is men want to fix their shit, but where do we even start.

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2. Introducing the Hosts: Mike Watts & Aydian Dowling

Who are these guys anyway? Mike Watts and Aydian Dowling introduce themselves and discuss what brought them to this podcast, their unique life experiences, and perspectives that inform their vantage points on manhood in modern America.

Sep 29, 2021•1 hr 6 min

1. Who We Are and Why The State of Men

In their first episode, “Who We Are and Why We are Here,” Aydian Dowling and Mike Watts lay the foundation for their groundbreaking podcast: The State of Men. We get the inside scoop of how they met, their hopes for the modern man, and how they plan on helping us there. They waste no time opening up about themselves while setting the stage for an all-inclusive environment to discuss every aspect of masculinity. From football to accountability, from mountain biking to broken kneecaps, from father...

Sep 27, 2021•56 min

Welcome To The State of Men

This podcast is hosting by Mike Watts & Aydian Dowling. Below are the details of the show and the hosts: Website: The State of Men Podcast: The State of Men, follow on your favorite listening platform IG: The State of Men Aydian Dowling Website: Visit here IG: Follow here Mike Watts Website: Visit here IG: Follow here...

Sep 22, 2021•6 min

The State of Men Trailer

Below are the details of the show: Website: The State of Men Podcast: The State of Men, follow on your favorite listening platform IG: The State of Men Aydian Dowling Website: Visit here IG: Follow here Mike Watts Website: Visit here IG: Follow here...

Sep 14, 2021•2 min

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