In this conversation, I sit down with George from TheTinMen—a powerful voice bringing clarity, humor, and hard-hitting truth to men’s issues. George has a unique talent for condensing complex topics like male loneliness, the dismantling of men’s spaces, suicide, and the gender pay gap into short, sharp, and digestible messages. Together, we react to some of his videos and dive into everything from fatherlessness and gangs, to the “man vs. bear” debate, to the failures of therapy for men, and even the overlooked crisis of suicide in construction. It’s a wide-ranging discussion that highlights both the challenges men face and the hope we’re starting to see for real change.
Georges Links!
Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/thetinmen/
Youtube — https://www.youtube.com/@TheTinMenBlog
LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/gohorne/
X— https://x.com/TheTinMenBlog
Tom’s post on 15 things Maryland can do:
“Time to Act: 15 Ways Maryland Can Support Its Boys and Men”
For too long, the challenges faced by boys and men in Maryland have been overlooked. From distorted media portrayals to cultural narratives that paint masculinity as a problem, boys and men are often viewed through a lens of suspicion or deficit. In late April, I presented the following 15 ideas to the Governor’s staff—not a list of services or budget i…
