Conversations with Men

In this episode Alonzo Fitzgerald Smith Jr. brings the topic of exploring romantic love from a masculine perspective.  He also brings Southern Man by Neil Young to start off our conversation.  We explore reciprocity, vulnerability and romantic relationships.

In this episode Joe Peluso a local musician from the band Soul Butchers sits down to discuss artistry, freedom and collaboration.  We also explore risk, fear, security and how to confront conflict. 

In this first episode, Jessica sits down with her father (Steve) for an honest conversation about masculinity, emotional expression, and the unspoken dynamics that shape how men and women connect. They explore why many men struggle to talk about their feelings, the fear of failure beneath silence, and the subtle pressures that surface in romantic relationships. What unfolds is a nuanced, at times tender exchange between a daughter trying to understand and a father doing his best to meet her there.