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The ManKind Podcast

ManKind Project USA
Mental Health
Masculinity
Community Support
Men's Mental Health
Grief
Emotional Intelligence
Personal Growth
Fatherhood
Mankind Project
Parenting
Self-Help Industry
Community Engagement
Neuroscience
Therapy
Memorial Day
Pornography Addiction
Loneliness
Mark Manson
Personal Accountability
The Mankind Project

The ManKind Podcast is a space where modern masculinity gets redefined by real men doing real work.

In a world full of outdated blueprints and noisy stereotypes, hosts Brandon Clift and Boysen Hodgson unpack what it means to be a man today with humor, honesty, and heart.

This isn’t about telling you WHO to be. It’s about helping you pick up the pen and write your own story of manhood. Whether we’r... more

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What if healing doesn't begin by becoming someone new—but by remembering who you've always been?

In this episode of the ManKind Podcast, Boysen sits down with CJ Gouldin... more

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Men's sexuality is under siege from every direction — algorithmic porn, AI girlfriends engineered to extract money by never actually satisfying you, and a culture that ha... more

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What if most conflicts about respect aren't actually about respect?

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Most men wait for hardship to teach them resilience. Dane Sanders watched his best friend Tim Kruger — an Ironman triathlete — die of stomach cancer at 50. Tim's parting ... more

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Recent Guests

Taylor Johnson
Sex educator and sex coach for men
Self-described role teaching men about sex and intimacy
Episode: 258 - The 3 Things Destroying Male Sexuality in 2026 — and What to Do About It with Taylor Johnson
Dr. Julie Pham
Founder of Curiosity Based; TEDx speaker; historian; author
Curiosity Based
Episode: 257 - Respect Is NOT What You Think It Is with Dr. Julie Pham
Dane Sanders
Returning guest, shares insights and stories from a life lived through embracing struggle
Author / Speaker
Episode: 256 - The 90-Day Practice That Turns Comfort-Addicted Men Into Men With Agency with Dane Sanders
Jordan Bowman
Mentor, Executive Director at Journeyman Triangle
Journeyman Triangle
Episode: 255 - This Is Your Calling To Become A Mentor - Why The Next Generation of Boys & Men Need You with Jordan Bowman
Dean Ray
Marine Corps helicopter crew chief
United States Marine Corps
Episode: 254 - Memorial Day Special: Veterans’ Stories of Sacrifice, Survival, and Remembrance
Ian MacKenzie
Founder of the Mythic Masculine, filmmaker, mythosomatic guide
Mythic Masculine
Episode: 252 - What Happens When Men Don’t Have Village - the Deep Masculine with Ian MacKenzie
Richard Riedman
Couples work leader with 30 years in MKP and related programs
Rich Riedman & Laurie Riedman, Couples Weekend facilitators
Episode: 251 - Stop Fighting Each Other: Start Fighting for Your Relationship with Rich & Laurie Riedman
Laurie Riedman
Relationship and mindfulness coach, author
Rich Riedman & Laurie Riedman, Couples Weekend facilitators
Episode: 251 - Stop Fighting Each Other: Start Fighting for Your Relationship with Rich & Laurie Riedman
Gregory Russell Benedikt
Speaker, coach, and founder involved in coaching and retreats
Independent coach; co-founder of a nonprofit (interview subject)
Episode: 250 - Stop Using Logic to Design Your Life — It's Keeping You Stuck with Gregory Russell Benedikt

Hosts

Brandon Clift
Host of The ManKind Podcast
Boysen Hodgson
Co-host of The ManKind Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 210 ratings
  • Best Men’s podcast around- by far.

    The ManKind Podcast consistently brings in high -caliber guests who are in the trenches of men’s work and offers hope to those aiming to being better men in today’s world. Variety of topics, specialists, perspectives and experiences make this podcast intriguing and interesting.

    The interviewers - Boysen and Brandon - deserve a HUGE amount of credit for their skills, empathy, and preparedness each week. Thank you guys!

    This is the ONE PODCAST I listen to regularly and share with others in my ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JHWellik
    United States8 months ago
  • Keeps me working

    I get a lot of insights from this podcast and it is a great way to stay connected to my work between I-group meetings.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Reiter1638
    United States9 months ago
  • Australian MKP brother

    Over 200 episodes and I still go back and listen to several!! Send to many people and friends when a subject comes up, because of the qualified folks they interviewed!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The original Nooga
    Australiaa year ago
  • Great podcast

    This podcast is an amazing space to share with men who want to grown how to be better men, fathers, husbands, brothers, allies for

    women and more. The host (Brandon Cliff) does an amazing job to bring topics that will rock your understanding on what reel

    Manhood looks like. Thank you for creating this space!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MTagne
    United Statesa year ago
  • A great resource for men

    Fantastic weekly content that touched the full gamut of men’s inner work and has provided a great resource for me to further explore what it means to be a man in a modern world and how to live in integrity and accountability.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jordymoybpy
    Australiaa year ago

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The show is viewed as a valuable resource for men seeking authentic growth and better relationships.
Hosts are described as empathetic, well-prepared, and capable interviewers.

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256 - The 90-Day Practice That Turns Comfort-Addicted Men Into Men With Agency with Dane Sanders
Q: How does the community aspect influence the transformation compared to doing this solo?
The community provides accountability, shared hardship, and support, which helps individuals stay the course, celebrate small wins, and maintain momentum, turning personal growth into a collective journey.
256 - The 90-Day Practice That Turns Comfort-Addicted Men Into Men With Agency with Dane Sanders
Q: So what exactly is the 90-day practice, and how does it catalyze agency in participants?
Participants commit to a period where they have someone else make routine daily decisions for them, then gradually reintroduce autonomy while intentionally choosing discomfort in small, sustainable ways to build resilience and agency.
246 - The Mental Shifts That Could Change Your Life with Juan Carlos
Q: Is there anything you'd love to tell us about yourself that I missed out on?
Juan Carlos emphasizes that he is a father and husband who values family as his primary driver, with deep focus on independence of thought and meaningful work beyond his professional roles.
251 - Stop Fighting Each Other: Start Fighting for Your Relationship with Rich & Laurie Riedman
Q: How do the four key rituals (eye gazing, touch, gratitude, and shared time) support relationship health?
These rituals create consistent moments of connection that cultivate safety and vulnerability, foster better communication, and help couples experience the relational container in everyday life, making it easier to handle conflicts with curiosity rather than defensiveness.
251 - Stop Fighting Each Other: Start Fighting for Your Relationship with Rich & Laurie Riedman
Q: What is the core philosophy of the weekend for couples?
The core philosophy is that there are three entities in a relationship—the individuals and the relationship itself—and the weekend helps couples build a strong container for the relationship so both partners can grow without personalizing every conflict.

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A rigorously moderated space centered on redefining modern masculinity through candid conversations with real men doing meaningful work. Episodes often pair veterans, researchers, coaches, and authors to explore growth, leadership blind spots, emotional health, and accountability. The show blends personal storytelling with practical tools for healthier relationships, better parenting, and more purposeful living, with a steady emphasis on vulnerability, service, and community. Noteworthy threads include veteran and family perspectives, relationship dynamics, and a movement-wide dialogue about inclusive, horizontal approaches to masculinity.

Potential listeners include men seeking personal development, leaders aiming to improve emotional int... more

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1. Taylor Johnson
2. Dr. Julie Pham
3. Dane Sanders
4. Jordan Bowman
5. Dean Ray
6. Ian MacKenzie
7. Richard Riedman
8. Laurie Riedman

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