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The Masking Tapes
by Carolina Hidalgo-McCabe
The Masking Tapes, hosted by Carolina Hidalgo-McCabe, dives into the rapidly shifting changes to gender norms, connections, and expectations. On this podcast, we listen to insights from everyday individuals, from fathers to sons, organizers to engineers, and those with the questions and some answers.
Episodes
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Talking About Masculinity With My Dad
On this final episode of The Masking Tapes (for now), I sit down with my dad to reflect on the past two seasons of The Masking Tapes and the journey of our relationship as father and daughter. We talk about finding a sense of purpose, the power of vulnerability, and intimacy with AI.
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Carrying the Weight of Surviving Genocide
On this episode of The Masking Tapes, Carolina speaks with Abdallah, a young writer from Gaza who evacuated to Ireland last August. Abdallah reflects on life in Gaza, relocating and adapting to Ireland, caring for his family while living in the diaspora, and his sense of responsibility to care…
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Beyond the Manosphere: What Boys Actually Need
In this episode of The Masking Tapes, host Carolina Hidalgo-McCabe sits down with Johnny Cole, founder of Hey Brother Co. for a conversation about masculinity, brotherhood, and what young men are really looking for. Johnny opens up about growing up in a household with domestic violence and how…
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Where AI and the Manosphere Collide
On this episode of The Masking Tapes, Carolina is joined by Dr. Saed D. Hill, a Counseling Psychologist who specializes in the promotion of pro-social masculinities and violence prevention. This episode explores the allure of frictionless AI relationships, Louis Theroux's new documentary 'Inside...
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Why Is It So Hard for Men to Make Friends? And, What Actually Works?
On this episode of The Masking Tapes, Carolina is joined by Alex Vans, the founder of the Choros app and social club. Choros is the first app designed for guys to make friends. It builds real friendships through small groups, shared activities, and repeat hang outs. This episode explores men's...
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Is Gen Z Giving Up On Love?
On this episode of The Masking Tapes, Carolina is joined by Charlie Sabgir, Director of Young Men Research Project, for a research-backed conversation about the Gen Z relationship recession. Young Men Research Project is a nonprofit that researches political and social trends among young men....
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"We're All Getting Screwed": Unpacking the Gender Disconnect
On this episode of The Masking Tapes, Carolina is joined by Daryl Auguste, a key opinion leader at the intersection of culture and style, with a largely young male audience. As a stylist and content creator he’s built up a following in the streetwear world. The two discuss algorithms, meme coins,...
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Are Boys Lost?
On this episode of The Masking Tapes, Carolina is joined by Eric Mungai, the founder and CEO of Yazua Afrika, an organization dedicated to equipping young boys with the tools to become leaders. Together we discuss global approaches to the challenges facing men and boys. You can follow Eric's work...
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Fit for Life: Kevin Curry on Health, Manhood & Entrepreneurship
On this episode of The Masking Tapes, Carolina is joined by Kevin Curry, the founder of Fit Men Cook, an online community that inspires nutrition and fitness through food. Fit Men Cook, which began as a blog in 2012, has become an online community for millions. Curry has collaborated with leading...
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Beyond the Rubble
On this episode of The Masking Tapes, Carolina speaks with Abdallah, a young man calling in from his tent in Gaza. The two talk about the challenges of maintaining provider and protector status, keeping a sense of hope, and boyhood amidst war. __________ Support the pod: Contribute on Patreon:...
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Part 2: Manhood through the Lens of Transition
On this episode of The Masking Tapes, Carolina sits down with Madalena and June for a conversation about trans-identity, masculinity, and friendship. __________ Support the pod: Contribute on Patreon: www.patreon.com/c/TheMaskingTapes Follow our Instagram Subscribe to our Substack Host,...
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Part 1: Manhood through the Lens of Transition
On this episode of The Masking Tapes, Carolina sits down with Madalena and June for a conversation about trans-identity, masculinity, and friendship. "Boyhood feels like this very narrow singular channel and then kind of stepping out of that channel into transness feels like I have like 1 million...
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A Vision for Fatherhood
In this episode of The Masking Tapes, Carolina sits down with Sebastián Molano for a powerful conversation about fatherhood, masculinity, and growing up amid violence in Colombia. With over 20 years of experience in international development, diplomacy, and gender equity work, Sebastián brings...
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The Great Gen Z Gender Divide
On this episode, Carolina and Alice unpack 'The Great Gen Z Gender Divide.' Together, they explore current research around men, relationships, and the manosphere. They dive into discussing the emotional labor carried by women amidst the 'masculinity crisis' and what it means to be a woman doing...
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Doing the Work: Engaging Men in Violence Prevention
On this episode of The Masking Tapes, Carolina sits down with Jesse Mahler, Senior Program Manager at Futures Without Violence. Together, they explore Jesse’s journey in the violence prevention field, what it takes to build healthy relationships, and the lasting impact of the #MeToo movement.…
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Starting the Conversation
On this episode of The Masking Tapes, host Carolina Hidalgo-McCabe sits down with JD Gorman, one of the student leaders of B-Team (Brown Transforming, Exploring, and Affirming Masculinities) to talk about his work leading dialogues about manhood and masculinity. In addition to his work on campus,...
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Part 2: The Yes Men
On this episode of The Masking Tapes, host Carolina Hidalgo-McCabe sits down with Fran Salazar and Marcos Posadas, the Yes Men, for a conversation about the bear vs man debate, machismo, role models, and what they love about being a man. This is the second part of a two-part conversation. -------...
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Part 1: The Yes Men
On this episode of The Masking Tapes, host Carolina Hidalgo-McCabe sits down with Fran Salazar and Marcos Posadas, the Yes Men, for a conversation about their friendship, therapy, and an unexpected night with the male rugby team in college. Together, they unpack topics such as emotional gold...
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Man in the Making
On this episode of The Masking Tapes, host Carolina Hidalgo-McCabe sits down with her younger cousin Joey for a conversation on becoming a man. Joey is in what he calls a time of transition. He's back home after two years of college, recently left his fraternity, and is starting fresh at…
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Lessons on Grief and Friendship
On this episode of The Masking Tapes, host Carolina Hidalgo-McCabe sits down with Ryan Drysdale for a heartfelt conversation on grieving with intention and courage. After losing his father in 2023, Ryan has deepened his understanding of the grieving process, learning to lean on others—including…
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Engineering Compassionate Masculinity
On this episode of The Masking Tapes, we learn from Oscar Romero, a community organizer and software engineer in Durham, North Carolina. Together, we discuss his experiences breaking social norms, navigating masculinity and immigration status, building male friendships, approaching this world…
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From X to Z, Manhood Across Generations
On this first episode, I interview my dad, Mike and my boyfriend Soliman to talk about what it means to be a provider in the 21st century, let alone a man. We unpack male friendships, pride, and connection on this episode. Soliman, an entrepreneur and young diplomat-in-the-making, speaks to the…
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Welcome to the Masking Tapes
Join me as we start to unpack, learn, and dive deep into conversations across the gender divide. What does it mean to be a man in the 21st century? How can we build stronger relationships? Where do we go from here? These are just a few questions that the Masking Tapes will tackle in season one,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Masking Tapes, hosted by Carolina Hidalgo-McCabe, dives into the rapidly shifting changes to gender norms, connections, and expectations. On this podcast, we listen to insights from everyday individuals, from fathers to sons, organizers to engineers, and those with the questions and some answers.
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The Masking Tapes, hosted by Carolina Hidalgo-McCabe, dives into the rapidly shifting changes to gender norms, connections, and expectations. On this podcast, we listen to insights from everyday individuals, from fathers to sons, organizers to engineers, and those with the questions and some...
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The Masking Tapes is created and hosted by Carolina Hidalgo-McCabe.
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