030: THE MEANING OF MUSCLE

On this episode, I catch up with Michael Andor Brodeur, in the middle of writing his book, SWOLE: THE MAKING OF MEN AND THE MEANING OF MUSCLE (Beacon Press 2022). We talk about men, specifically, and  how the male body archetype reflects the values of the era he walks in.We unravel the social threads that determine what you want your body to look like and how it is read by others.  We've got 80s beefcakes versus tactical beefcakes, performance wear, the joy of "manly training" and Hercules in repose. What is the deal with masculinity? What are the rules of manhood no one talks about?  Listen to this fantastic conversation to learn how layered and beautiful transforming your body can be when we typically think of it as being a shallow and vain pursuit.Michael Andor Brodeur on InstagramThis is an archived episode of DAM WELL BETTER. Monetization, Patreon and other advertisements no longer apply. Any link not correlated with the guest does not work. New website: https://ironbeaverfitness.wordpress.com/