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Non-Toxic

Daniel Penny
Climate Change
Food Systems
Toxic Masculinity
Masculinity
Trump Administration
Executive Orders
Natural Gas Production
FEMA
Mythopoetic Men's Movement
Muscle Dysmorphia
Sustainability
California Water Emergency
Environmental Regulation
Climate Policy
Masculinity and Climate
Climate Journalism
Climate Crisis
Men's Grievance Culture
Mental Health
Environmental Degradation

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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In this subscriber-only episode, I talk to writer and broadcaster Richard Seymour about his recent book Disaster Nationalism. Richard breaks down how his conc... more

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Every year on January 7th, the artist Jay Critchley holds a ceremony inviting attendees to “re-root” themselves to the earth. He also pushes a flaming Christmas tree into the harbor. In this episode from the vault, I visit Jay’s Provincetown studio t... more

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Amy and I are back after a little hiatus to bring you our long awaited Carbon Bros mailbag episode. We received so many interesting responses from people around the world. Thanks for sharing your stories, sparking ideas, and raising pivotal questions... more

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Democrats did surprisingly well in the recent spate of elections. One of the key pieces of that story was that young men came back to the party after supposedly abandoning them in 2024 for Trump and the far right. So what happened in that intervening... more

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Recent Guests

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)
Jason Sandman
Community organizer and co-founder of Climate Dads
Climate Dads
Episode: Carbon Bros: Episode 4 (Integration)
Colin Davis
Charismatic fitness coach and climate activist
Episode: Carbon Bros: Episode 4 (Integration)
Abdul Al Sayed
Candidate for Senate in Michigan
Episode: Carbon Bros: Episode 4 (Integration)
Vivian Taylor
Climate policy and environmental health policy expert, longtime transgender rights activist
Episode: Why is the fossil fuel industry funding anti-trans politics? (Bonus Episode)
Cara Daggett
Scholar who coined the term petromasculinity
Episode: Bonus Episode: Putting the "tiny" in Petro-masculinity
Robert Miller
Expert in federal Indian law and enrolled citizen of the Eastern Shawnee tribe
Episode: Carbon Bros: Episode 2 (Energy Dominance)

Host

Daniel Waite Penny
Host and journalist focusing on societal and climate issues, emphasizing the intersections of masculinity and environmentalism.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 43 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

    Apple Podcasts
    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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Listeners appreciate the thoughtful analysis of masculinity and the climate crisis, finding the conversations stimulating and insightful.
The intelligent presentation of complex issues garners praise, positioning the podcast as an informative resource for understanding sociopolitical dynamics.

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Talking Points

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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.
From the vault: Starting the new year with a burning Christmas Tree
Q: Can you talk a little bit about the political themes of this year's Re-Rooter Ceremony?
Critchley explains that each year features a unique theme; for this year, the 10 Commandments of self-trafficking were shared, reflecting societal issues.
Carbon Bros: Episode 1 (The Testosterone Pipeline)
Q: What's that about the political beliefs or political identities among men regarding climate change?
Climate denial correlates with a particular type of man, specifically those who embrace traditional masculinity, particularly among older and politically conservative men.
Carbon Bros: Episode 1 (The Testosterone Pipeline)
Q: Do we know how differently men and women actually view the climate crisis and how that is turning up in their votes?
Women tend to be more concerned about climate change and willing to take action, with 72% viewing it as a significant problem compared to 56% of men.
Re-rooting with artist and activist Jay Critchley
Q: What are the implications of your work regarding climate change?
Critchley emphasizes that his work is about climate issues and highlights the need for activism to be recognized as a crucial component of the solution to climate change, rather than just individual responsibility.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Non-Toxic

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

Focusing on the intertwining crises of masculinity and climate change, this podcast offers critical conversations that break down contemporary societal issues. Engaging a variety of guests, including experts, activists, and everyday individuals, the discussion spans a wide range of topics from environmental policy to the problematic narratives in the manosphere. Noteworthy episodes tackle complex themes such as the influence of toxic masculinity on climate action, the financing of anti-trans politics by fossil fuel companies, and personal narratives that reshape traditional male roles within the climate movement. The format encourages listeners to engage thoughtfully with these pressing social and environmental challenges, exploring innovat... more

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