Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1577 - Modern Dating, Masculinity & What Truly Endures

On this week’s The Brian Crombie Hour, Friday’s show dives into the real, unfiltered world of relationships — far beyond the curated, algorithm-driven version. Part 1 — Folklaur Chevrier on Modern DatingBrian talks with Folklaur Chevrier about navigating romance in today’s digital culture. They discuss:The gap between online personas and real-life presenceWhy authenticity can feel risky in a cancel-culture environmentThe evolving role of chivalryPolitics, religion, and finances in dating — and whether avoidance is wiseThe delicate balance men face between strength and vulnerabilityWhat genuine interest really looks likeThis conversation explores boundaries, attraction, respect, and the tension between performance and sincerity in modern connection. Part 2 — Brian Crombie: Rags, Riches & MasculinityBrian reflects on personal moments from a recent business trip — including the birth of his first grandchild, medical uncertainty, a tough argument, and David Szalay’s novel Flesh. He asks the hard question: amid career, strategy, and social performance, how much energy do we spend protecting intimacy? Markets fluctuate, status rises and falls, masculinity can be performed — but connection requires humility, honesty, and presence. When the cycles reset, what actually endures?