The Mythic Masculine

The Mythic Masculine

Ian MacKenzie

Episodes 128
Avg. Duration 1h 7m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.8 (84)
Since Nov 2019
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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

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The Second Fire: 1:1 Mentorship for the Midlife Passage

Jun 01, 2026 6m

Two decades ago, I graduated university.I took a job writing copy for a small online business that rented holiday properties, and my role was to add content for the search engines to bring in…

Trans Masculinity and the Stewardship of Men's Work: A Guide

May 06, 2026 1h 15m

We have reached the final episode of the series:”Trans Men: In Their Own Words”.This conversation began with Episode #1, looking at the collective cultural moment with The Seed and the Soil. We…

Stories of Transition and the Journey of the Soul

Apr 08, 2026 1h 14m

Last week, I released Part One (you can listen here). This series grew from a seed - a conversation with Emmanuel H. Brown. Emmanuel has been navigating his own journey, seeking out the places where…

Awakening the Wild Erotic: A Ritual Reclamation (April 24-26)

Apr 02, 2026 13m

To brood is to wander through a grovewhere one sheep straysand a hundred wolves follow.Why did I make brooding my vocationwhen AWE was an option?Thought spinner, mull the wine of wonder.- RUMIThree…

The Trickster Medicine of Trans Masculinity

Mar 31, 2026 1h 15m

Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility and right moment to kick off this new series on The Mythic Masculine.It didn’t grow out of a plan; it grew out of a message from a trans man named…

#86 | Trump, Tate and Taming Your Inner Dragon - David Sutcliffe

Feb 27, 2026 1h 10m

My guest today is David Sutcliffe, a somatic psychotherapist and former actor who has stepped off the red carpets of Hollywood to venture into the deeper landscapes of the masculine soul.David is…

#85 | A Holy Wail: Reckoning with the Epstein Files & the Sexual Shadow of Men - Nisha Moodley

Feb 13, 2026 1h 8m

Friends, it’s been a minute. I’m deeply troubled by the times - yet, I’m honoured to share this conversation with Nisha Moodley, an integrative leadership coach, community builder, and founder of the…

#84 | Matrimony, Culture & The Heart's Work - Stephen Jenkinson

Nov 20, 2025 1h 10m

My guest today is once again Stephen Jenkinson, a culture activist, teacher and author, and principal instructor of The Orphan Wisdom School, co-founded with his wife Nathalie Roy. He has Master’s…

#83 | The Wild Birth of Young Men - Miki Dedijer

Nov 18, 2025 1h 4m

My guest today is Miki Dedijer, a writer, ecologist, and mentor devoted to the ancestral arts of belonging, fatherhood, and grassroots initiation.In our conversation, Miki invites us to look at the…

Weaving Women and Mythology - Maria Souza

Nov 07, 2025 35m

I’m pleased to share this #mini episode with Maria Souza, a Comparative Mythologist, Poet, and Educator, and founder of Women & Mythology. As we name in the conversation, we’ve known about each…

#82 | Victor Warring - A Man's Guide to Rewilding Eros

Oct 27, 2025 1h 19m

“Eros is not something you get from another person. It’s the aliveness that rises when you are fully in your body.” - Victor WarringMy guest today is Victor Warring, a somatic educator and founder of…

Essay | Where The Wild Men Are

Sep 25, 2025 25m

An audio version of my long-form essay that explores my encounter at the 40th Anniversary of the Minnesota Men's Conference in 2024. For the full references and links to supporting interviews, check…

#81 | Iron John & The Wake of Robert Bly - Jonathan Stensland

Sep 23, 2025 59m

My guest today is Jonathan Stensland, a poet and long-time collaborator and friend of Robert Bly.This conversation was recorded in 2024 at the 40th anniversary of the Minnesota Men's Conference.…

#80 | Rhythm and Ritual in Men's Work - Miguel Rivera

Sep 09, 2025 1h 9m

My guest today is Miguel Rivera, a seasoned ceremonialist, musician, and ritualist.This conversation is a two part series recorded in 2024 at the 40th anniversary of the Minnesota Men’s Conference.…

An Invitation to Mancamp 2025 (Sept 18-21)

Aug 22, 2025 30m

Recently I spoke with Adam Lewis, co-founder of MANCAMP, a Canadian gathering dedicated to “the celebration of masculinity.” (Disclosure: Adam is also a mentorship client of mine).Now entering its…

#79 | Divination, Blood Rites & Courting the Sacred Hunt - Darren Silver

Aug 19, 2025 1h 11m

My guest today is Darren Silver, a rite of passage guide, ceremonialist, and storyteller. With nearly two decades of experience, Darren has devoted his life to ritual, wilderness living skills, and…

Carbon Bros and Climate Change - Daniel Waite Penny

Jul 30, 2025 37m

My guest today is Daniel Waite Penny, a journalist and cultural critic whose recent work investigates the connection between masculinity and the climate crisis. He’s the creator of NonToxic, a…

#78 | The Hydra, Hercules & the Polycrisis - Matt Sturm

Jul 16, 2025 1h 2m

My guest today is Matt Sturm, a guide and writer dedicated to the evolution of masculinity. His offerings include psychotherapy, psychedelic-assisted work, sacred sexuality, and men’s retreats. He is…

On Radical Love, Accountability and Truthful Community - Aubrey Marcus

Jul 08, 2025 1h 38m

Note: you can watch the Youtube version of this podcast here.___Well, the saga around Aubrey Marcus continues.You may recall a few weeks back when I spoke about Aubrey, an American entrepreneur,…

Radical Monogamy, Divine Union and the call for a deeper Relational Ecology

Jun 02, 2025 58m

Greetings friends. By now you have likely heard about, if not already listened to, Aubrey Marcus’ podcast “A New Pattern for Sacred Relationship.” If you haven’t I would recommend at least check out…

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