Modern Masculinity in 2025 | Grown Man Game Ep. 4

Описание: Masculinity feels harder to define than ever.

In this episode of Grown Man Game, Rod and Big Mike talk honestly about what modern masculinity looks like in 2025. They get into leadership without chest beating, insecurity disguised as toughness, money pressure, dating expectations, and why real strength usually shows up quietly.

This isn’t a debate or a hot-take episode. It’s two men working through responsibility, courage, self-sufficiency, and how to lead in real life when the rules keep changing.

If you’ve ever felt caught between old-school expectations and modern realities, this conversation will resonate.

👇 Timestamps below so you can jump to the parts that hit home.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Welcome back + surviving vs thriving
01:30 – Why men don’t have enough real conversations
03:20 – Meme culture, group chats, and protecting your time
07:50 – Notifications, distractions, and modern attention overload
12:18 – Being present without checking everything
14:20 – Weekly wins and celebrating progress
18:00 – Money pressure, budgeting, and avoiding scarcity mindset
21:30 – Making more money without spending recklessly
24:10 – Masculinity then vs masculinity now
26:45 – Loud men, quiet strength, and insecurity
29:45 – Leadership without announcing it
33:20 – Dating in 2025 and shifting expectations
36:50 – First dates, money, and modern realities
38:45 – Safety, power dynamics, and mutual respect
42:30 – What we’d teach our sons about masculinity
46:15 – Chivalry, self-sufficiency, and responsibility
49:00 – Housework, independence, and real confidence
51:05 – Cook, make her laugh, be sufficient
54:10 – What masculinity really requires
55:50 – Final thoughts on courage, leadership, and growth