The Mythic Masculine

Explorations on mythology, culture and the emerging masculinities. Hosted by visionary filmmaker Ian MacKenzie.

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  • ronibee
    The most trust worthy interviewer!
    Ian’s vast knowledge, attuned presence, and intuition seem to guide him in conducting the most powerful interviews! Unlike so many Podcasters, he doesn’t seem driven by a need to prove anything and gives his guests plenty I have space to share.
  • JRoseland
    Thought provoking conversations!
    Ian's skillful interviewing style allows his guests to share their unique perspectives and experiences in an authentic and engaging manner. The podcast covers a wide range of topics, from the role of mythology in shaping our understanding of masculinity to the challenges and opportunities of creating a more inclusive and equitable society. I like that it's not interrupted with A LOT of mid-roll ads!
  • punpunfunfun
    Origins: Martin Prechtel
    I live what Ian is doing here. But his teacher Stephen Jenkinson wrongfully claims that his ideas are his when most of what Mr. Jenkinson teaches was stolen from Martin Prechtel and the teachings fall flat without this context, like stealing ayauhuasca. Good to honor Origins. And well done Ian, a beneficial offering here indeed.
  • Lofty Dream
    Myth of the Masculine
    Without a doubt this is one of the most thought provoking Podcasts. Ian is a superb listener and more importantly questioner. As a Cis white 60+ woman these have been my questions all along. I listen and relisten to all episodes I’ve encountered thus far. I am joining at the Membership level today. Thank you to Stephen Jenkinson for leading me to this site.
  • Steph Lagana
    I got started with episode #34 and I’m a new fan
    My first introduction to the podcast was episode #34 No Accountability Without Community with Taiaiake Alfred. This conversation was good for my soul. This podcast gets a spot in my regular rotation, no question. Thanks Ian, and guests, for the work you are doing. It lands, powerfully and clearly.
  • Erin Elizabeth L.
    I listen as a Mother...
    I connected with Ian’s podcast through Sharon Blackie and was drawn to his work because I need examples of grounded men who are doing their work. This podcast and the Mythic Masculine Network help me to understand what I need to be looking at for my little man and resources to help explore those topics. Thank you for your work Ian!!!
  • Ryan Van Lenning
    Vital Spelunking!
    I only last week discovered the gold treasure in the dark cave that is Ian's podcast! I have been devouring and digesting the immeasurable insights from his guests and the stellar spelunking they undertake to explore vital issues of masculinitiy, cultural transformation, and healing.. I especially have the powerfully words and images of Pat McCabe and Martin Shaw percolating through me. Thank you! I’ll definitely be spreading the word and joining the new network. I can't recommend this podcast medicine enough!
  • Uptown Marcia Brown
    Transformative Space
    I’ve been here and have no hesitation in saying that Ian’s podcast continues to grow better and better and was great to begin with! Tune into this utterly beautiful transformative space Ian has created for all of us and hear the voices of men and women from all over the world as we reclaim the right to be human and perfectly wonderful beings at that! Marcia Bedard, PhD
  • AlisonJF
    Gratitude
    Thank you for your podcast, Ian. I’ve already listened to every episode since I discovered it about a week ago (which is saying something because I’m not historically a podcast person). You and your guests have a deep and nuanced insight into our culture and listening to your conversations, knowing they are occuring, has nourished a thirst in me I was not even aware of. Thank you for this healing and unexpected medicine.
  • EleanorJune
    Heartfull listening
    I appreciate the depth and care this podcast brings to important subjects like what it means to be a man, a father, and a seeker in a culture that doesn’t much encourage soul work or depth. As a woman I love that men are talking about such matters!
  • Astro_Phil
    Resonant and Necessary
    These conversations provide a compassionate vocabulary for modern manhood which begs further spreading. As a man who has received and carried shame on behalf of my gender, I have experienced much-needed resonance and healing with each episode of this podcast. Thank you, Ian, for this pivotal, beautiful, life-feeding work.
  • ZMistri
    Thank you
    I’m Appreciating the depth and nuance of these conversations which hold the complexity within masculine identities in a much needed way. These kinds of conversations inspire me to reckon with both the pain and the Beauty within masculinity, and to be more whole as a man.
  • kaiamaeve
    Relevant and Well Produced
    This show talks about things we need to be learning about. As culture changes, the men’s movement needs a modern, measured voice. Ian provides this well. With his experience in filmmaking and culture change tracking, the topics he chooses and the experts he interviews have been top notch so far.
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