Ep.35: Toxic Masculinity Pop Culture Stereotypes with Manuel Betancourt
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12/01/23 • 42 min
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In this episode, we dive deep into the intricate relationship between film, media, and pop culture and its influence on our perception of masculinity. Join us as queer film critic Manuel Betancourt takes us on a captivating journey, shedding light on how media shapes our desires and dictates the ideals of manhood. Discover the ways pop culture has tried to define and redefine the boundaries of what men can be, wear, do, and yearn for. Manuel delves into the dual portrayal of masculinity as both erotic and aggressive, and the often overlooked influence it has had on young gay men's perceptions of body image from a tender age. As we navigate these waters, we also uncover ways to decondition and broaden our understanding of masculinity as presented in films and TV series.
About Manuel Betancourt
Manuel Betancourt is a Los Angeles-based queer Colombian writer and film critic. His work has been featured in The New York Times, BuzzFeed Reader, The Los Angeles Times, Film Comment, Esquire, The Atlantic, Los Angeles Review of Books and The AV Club, among others. His latest book is The Male Gazed: What Hunks, Heartthrobs and Pop Culture Taught Me About (Desiring) Men (Catapult, 2023). He is also the author of Judy at Carnegie Hall (Bloomsbury Press, 2020) and a contributing writer on Chad Sell's critically acclaimed and Eisner Award-nominated graphic novel series The Cardboard Kingdom (Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2018, 2021, 2023).
Website: https://mbetancourt.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bmanuel/?hl=en
The Male Gazed (book): https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/719500/the-male-gazed-by-manuel-betancourt/
About Me
I’m George Lizos, spiritual teacher, psychic healer, and #1 bestselling author. Growing up in a small Christian community, I was judged and rejected for being gay and different. After a futile two-year attempt to change who I was born to be, I called myself a human abomination and almost took my own life. Fortunately, in my darkest moment, I saw the light and ventured on a healing journey of love, forgiveness, and spiritual awakening.
Yet, my gay dating life since hasn’t always been all roses and rainbows, and my past dramas and traumas have definitely kept things spicy. Fast forward past many awkward dates and disappointing sex, I Created Can’t Host to challenge toxic gay stereotypes, explore the complex dynamics of gay sex and relationships, and create opportunities for healing and growth. https://georgelizos.com/
Connect With Me
Instagram: https://instagram.com/georgelizos/
Website: https://georgelizos.com/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamgeorgelizos
Facebook Group: http://www.yourspiritualtoolkit.com/
My Books
Be The Guru: https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1TtCj
Lightworkers Gotta Work: https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1TmKf
Protect Your Light: https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1TmJd
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Download my FREE 'Dick Magnet Subliminal Affirmations' at https://georgelizos.com/dickmagnet
In this episode, we dive deep into the intricate relationship between film, media, and pop culture and its influence on our perception of masculinity. Join us as queer film critic Manuel Betancourt takes us on a captivating journey, shedding light on how media shapes our desires and dictates the ideals of manhood. Discover the ways pop culture has tried to define and redefine the boundaries of what men can be, wear, do, and yearn for. Manuel delves into the dual portrayal of masculinity as both erotic and aggressive, and the often overlooked influence it has had on young gay men's perceptions of body image from a tender age. As we navigate these waters, we also uncover ways to decondition and broaden our understanding of masculinity as presented in films and TV series.
About Manuel Betancourt
Manuel Betancourt is a Los Angeles-based queer Colombian writer and film critic. His work has been featured in The New York Times, BuzzFeed Reader, The Los Angeles Times, Film Comment, Esquire, The Atlantic, Los Angeles Review of Books and The AV Club, among others. His latest book is The Male Gazed: What Hunks, Heartthrobs and Pop Culture Taught Me About (Desiring) Men (Catapult, 2023). He is also the author of Judy at Carnegie Hall (Bloomsbury Press, 2020) and a contributing writer on Chad Sell's critically acclaimed and Eisner Award-nominated graphic novel series The Cardboard Kingdom (Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2018, 2021, 2023).
Website: https://mbetancourt.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bmanuel/?hl=en
The Male Gazed (book): https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/719500/the-male-gazed-by-manuel-betancourt/
About Me
I’m George Lizos, spiritual teacher, psychic healer, and #1 bestselling author. Growing up in a small Christian community, I was judged and rejected for being gay and different. After a futile two-year attempt to change who I was born to be, I called myself a human abomination and almost took my own life. Fortunately, in my darkest moment, I saw the light and ventured on a healing journey of love, forgiveness, and spiritual awakening.
Yet, my gay dating life since hasn’t always been all roses and rainbows, and my past dramas and traumas have definitely kept things spicy. Fast forward past many awkward dates and disappointing sex, I Created Can’t Host to challenge toxic gay stereotypes, explore the complex dynamics of gay sex and relationships, and create opportunities for healing and growth. https://georgelizos.com/
Connect With Me
Instagram: https://instagram.com/georgelizos/
Website: https://georgelizos.com/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamgeorgelizos
Facebook Group: http://www.yourspiritualtoolkit.com/
My Books
Be The Guru: https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1TtCj
Lightworkers Gotta Work: https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1TmKf
Protect Your Light: https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1TmJd
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About Jason Yamas
Website: https://www.jasonyamas.com/
Tweakerworld: https://www.amazon.com/Tweakerworld-Memoir-Jason-Yamas/dp/195121370X/
Instagram: @jasonyamas
About Me
I’m George Lizos, spiritual teacher, psychic healer, and #1 bestselling author. Growing up in a small Christian community, I was judged and rejected for being gay and different. After a futile two-year attempt to change who I was born to be, I called myself a human abomination and almost took my own life. Fortunately, in my darkest moment, I saw the light and ventured on a healing journey of love, forgiveness, and spiritual awakening.
Yet, my gay dating life since hasn’t always been all roses and rainbows, and my past dramas and traumas have definitely kept things spicy. Fast forward past many awkward dates and disappointing sex, I Created Can’t Host to challenge toxic gay stereotypes, explore the complex dynamics of gay sex and relationships, and create opportunities for healing and growth. https://georgelizos.com/
Connect With Me
Instagram: https://instagram.com/georgelizos/
Website: https://georgelizos.com/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamgeorgelizos
Facebook Group: http://www.yourspiritualtoolkit.com/
My Books
Be The Guru: https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1TtCj
Lightworkers Gotta Work: https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1TmKf
Protect Your Light: https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1TmJd
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In this riveting episode, we journey back in time to explore the intertwined realms of queer sex, magic, and spirituality with renowned historian and expert Tomás Prower. Dive deep into understanding the essence of "Queer Magic" and grasp its profound significance for LGBTQ+ individuals throughout history. Have you ever wondered if there was a place for LGBT spirituality in the ancient world? Tomás enlightens us with intriguing examples and key insights on how queer magic has transformed and manifested across different eras. Drawing from ancient cultures, he unveils the rich tapestry of sexuality and spirituality, highlighting the lessons we can glean today. Moreover, get ready to be introduced to a pantheon of LGBTQIA+ affirming deities and spirits that graced various mythologies and cultures, shedding light on a side of history that's often left in the shadows. Join us as we bridge the past and present rediscovering the magic and mystique of queer spirituality in ancient times.
About Tomas Prower
Tomás Prower is the award-winning Latinx author of books on multicultural magic and mysticism, including Queer Magic and Warrior Magic. Fluent in English, French, and Spanish, he previously served as the cultural liaison between France, the United States, and various nations of South America. Tomás is also a licensed mortuary professional, former External Relations Director of the American Red Cross of Nevada, and studio advisor on LGBTQ+ representation in film.
Website: https://www.tomasprower.com/
Instagram: @tomasprower: https://www.instagram.com/tomasprower/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/tomas.prower
Books:"Queer Magic: LGBT+ Spirituality & Culture from Around the World"
"Morbid Magic: Death Spirituality & Culture from Around the World"
"Warrior Magic: Justice Spirituality & Culture from Around the World"
About Me
I’m George Lizos, spiritual teacher, psychic healer, and #1 bestselling author. Growing up in a small Christian community, I was judged and rejected for being gay and different. After a futile two-year attempt to change who I was born to be, I called myself a human abomination and almost took my own life. Fortunately, in my darkest moment, I saw the light and ventured on a healing journey of love, forgiveness, and spiritual awakening.
Yet, my gay dating life since hasn’t always been all roses and rainbows, and my past dramas and traumas have definitely kept things spicy. Fast forward past many awkward dates and disappointing sex, I Created Can’t Host to challenge toxic gay stereotypes, explore the complex dynamics of gay sex and relationships, and create opportunities for healing and growth. https://georgelizos.com/
Connect With Me
Instagram: https://instagram.com/georgelizos/
Website: https://georgelizos.com/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamgeorgelizos
Facebook Group: http://www.yourspiritualtoolkit.com/
My Books
Be The Guru: https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1TtCj
Lightworkers Gotta Work: https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1TmKf
Protect Your Light: https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1TmJd
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