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Non-Toxic

Daniel Penny
Climate Change
Masculinity
Climate Crisis
Fossil Fuels
Food Systems
Petromasculinity
Toxic Masculinity
Executive Orders
Trump Administration
FEMA
Environmental Issues
Natural Gas Production
Trump
Manosphere
Re-Rooter Ceremony
Social Media
Capitalism
United States
Sustainability
Muscle Dysmorphia

From the manosphere to the atmosphere, Non-Toxic is devoted to understanding the intersections between the crisis of masculinity and the climate crisis. Join us for conversations with experts, journalists, and regular guys on topics ranging from how to blow up a pipeline to why incels are obsessed with the idea of alphas to why meatfluencers may not have your best interests at heart. Hosted by cri... more

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A fifth of the world’s oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, a sliver of ocean between Iran and the Gulf States. Since the beginning of the US Israeli war in Iran, that traffic has slowed to a trickle, which has sent the price of oil skyward. Count... more

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Is our “green” future being built on a global sacrifice zone?

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Recent Guests

Felix van der Heiden
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Don Walter
Principal at Ember
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Episode: The real winner of the war in Iran will be solar power
Nicholas Niarchos
Journalist and author of The Elements of Power
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Episode: The Dark Side of the Battery Supply Chain
Sami Reiss
Author and journalist, writer on dark wellness and longevity
Substack newsletter Super Health
Episode: The doctor who was helping Jeffrey Epstein live (and creep) forever
Madeline Peltz
Researcher of the far right and author-focused on Gen Z and conservative media
Number Two Pencil (Substack)
Episode: Moggers, Gigachads, and Neo-Nazis
Richard Seymour
Author, Disaster Nationalism
Verso (author of Disaster Nationalism)
Episode: Why Climate Denial Feels So Good
Charlie Sabgir
Research and strategy lead for Young Men Research Projects
Young Men Research Projects
Episode: Young men are swinging away from Trump. Will they come back to Democrats?
Abdul El-Sayed
Progressive Senate candidate in Michigan, former physician and epidemiologist
Campaign for Senate, Michigan
Episode: He's benching 315, habibi
Dr. Jordan Peterson
Psychoanalyst known for his views on masculinity and self-help
Episode: Carbon Bros: Episode 4 (Integration)

Hosts

Daniel Waite Penny
Host with a background in journalism and critical analysis of masculinity and climate issues.
Amy Westervelt
Co-host exploring climate, masculinity, and activism with a focus on intersectionality.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 52 ratings
  • Shining a light on the Manosphere in the atmosphere

    Season 2: Working my way through the Non-Toxic S2 catalogue and loving it so far! The climate babies episodes were standouts as someone trying to be a breeder currently. Digestible episodes that will leave you thinking about the future of masculinity and the planet.

    Season 1: A fantastic listen with overlapping themes to the book Men Who Hate Women. The first episode takes a deep dive into the incel community and the fragility behind so-called Alphas. I look forward to hearing about the inters... more

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    5
    Rijacobson
    Singapore2 years ago
  • Well needed podcast

    I’ve now listened to every episode of Non-Toxic, which is a deeply thoughtful look at the climate crisis and sustainability. Intelligently presented, the podcast interviews a plethora of interesting experts in their field, who are making moves to uncover and tackle the climate crisis.

    It’s done with such a well balanced perspective, leaving you better equipped with knowledge and inspiration to take your own actions.

    Well worth a listen, if not a binge!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Benjamin Youd
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Illuminating and thoughtful

    At last a podcast which I can appreciate as a thought provoking analysis of an important topic. The producers have unearthed many hidden aspects of the climate crisis.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aryeh$
    United States3 years ago
  • Informative and original

    A thoughtful and thought-provoking podcast that explores masculinity, toxic visions of it, intersections with race, climate and more. I’m looking forward to the upcoming podcasts and learning more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    stéphane of cape cod
    United States3 years ago
  • Brilliant

    Exactly the kind of considered thought and reporting that the world needs

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ann Onnymous
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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Provocative discussions that stay rigorous and respectful.
Engaging guests with diverse expertise and critical perspectives.
Thoughtful, well-researched explorations of climate and masculinity.
Balances journalism with accessible storytelling and activism.
High production quality and incisive interviews.

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The real winner of the war in Iran will be solar power
Q: What is the effect that the conflict in Iran is having on the oil markets as you understand it?
The immediate term is a humanitarian and production disruption with 20% of global oil demand affected, followed by medium- and long-term shifts as markets reprice risk and policymakers push for energy diversification and resilience.
The doctor who was helping Jeffrey Epstein live (and creep) forever
Q: What is the fallout of this in the longevity space, and is there a reckoning happening given the Epstein association?
The guest describes a mixed reaction: some celebrate or defend the science while others criticize ethical boundaries and accuse the field of opportunism, with executives and media appearances intensifying scrutiny and prompting discussions about accountability and conflicts of interest.
The doctor who was helping Jeffrey Epstein live (and creep) forever
Q: Talk a little bit about who this guy is, what his relationship is to Jeffrey Epstein, and what recent revelations have come about.
Sami Reiss outlines Attia as a leading figure in longevity who reportedly served Epstein as a personal doctor or consultant for several years, framing the relationship through emails and public records, and notes regretful moments when Attia learned of Epstein's crimes and attempted to distance himself.
How to break the rightwing chokehold on gym culture
Q: Who are you and where are you based?
Colin is based in North Carolina, works as a personal trainer and coach, and has built a full-time social media presence around fitness and left-leaning political discussions.
From the vault: Starting the new year with a burning Christmas Tree
Q: What does the phrase 'carbon-captured broligarcs' mean to you?
It critiques the idea that technology alone can solve climate problems without addressing the core issues related to petroleum dependence and corporate structures.

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What is Non-Toxic about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Non-Toxic explores how masculinity intersects with the climate crisis, hosting conversations with experts, journalists, and thoughtful laypeople to unpack topics from the politics of energy and the ethics of sustainability to masculinity, identity, and culture. Episodes frequently center on climate action, gender norms, and the influence of online communities on real-world behavior, often weaving in investigative reporting, policy angles, and personal storytelling. A standout element is the willingness to tackle provocative issues—ranging from fertility and body culture to petromasculinity and far-right dynamics—through a critical, multidisciplinary lens, making it a compelling listen for audiences interested in climate, culture, and gender... more

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