{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Second Story","title":"Men Are Checking Out From School, Work, Relationships, Even Life | What’s Really Behind The Decline?","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/8c6d9378\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3076,"description":"In this conversation, Josh and Corey explore the challenges men face today, including the dynamics of friendship, cultural representations, political support, and educational paths. They discuss how societal expectations and cultural shifts have impacted men's lives, leading to feelings of isolation and a lack of support. The conversation highlights the importance of addressing these issues and fostering a supportive environment for men. Josh and Corey explore various themes surrounding gender roles, dating dynamics, and the impact of technology on modern relationships. They discuss the representation of women in traditionally male-dominated fields, the dangers associated with specific jobs, and the shifting preferences of men in the workforce. 00:00 Introduction and Friendship Dynamics05:57 Cultural Depictions of Men11:59 Political Will and Support for Men17:55 Education and Career Paths for Men23:58 Friendship Recession and Isolation24:02 The Role of Women in Male-Dominated Fields26:00 Dangerous Jobs and Gender Representation28:56 The Shift in Men's Work Preferences31:23 Men's Internal Struggles in Dating34:07 The Evolution of Dating Norms39:47 The Impact of Dating Apps on Relationships42:48 Political Affiliations and Dating Dynamics46:58 The Challenges of Modern Youth and TechnologyFollow us at: LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/secondstorypodcastInsta: https://www.instagram.com/secondstorypod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@second.story.podcFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093169098270Follow Josh Cybulski at:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/authorjoshcybulski/Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuthorJCybulskiFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jfactor12Buy Josh’s Book: https://www.amazon.ca/Second-Story-Work-Josh-Cybulski/dp/B08JF5M3MN/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1706931882&sr=8-1Listen to Josh’s Audiobook Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/second-story-work-the-novel/id1712487814Follow Corey Leckie at:Insta:...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/59tl-8A38PaVInlitsZtCXAC1AisYpeP294fyDVJQ5U/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ1MDY1LzE3MDI2/NjQ3NDktYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}