What is the manosphere, and why are young men gravitating towards it?
Elliott Hulse has been on YouTube since 2007. With over one billion views across his channels and 2.4 million subscribers, he’s been mentoring men longer than most of the manosphere’s biggest names have had smartphones. He was filmed for Louis Theroux’s Netflix documentary on the manosphere — three hours of footage with his family that was cut to seconds. In this episode, Elliott sits down with Will to break down what the manosphere gets right, where it goes wrong, the propaganda backed into the Netflix documentary, and what young men actually need.
Disclaimer: The views, opinions, and beliefs expressed in this episode are solely those of the guest and do not represent the values, positions, or editorial stance of Men Talking Mindfulness, its hosts, or its affiliates. MTM is committed to open, respectful dialogue across differing perspectives.
IN THIS EPISODE:
1. The vacuum young men are trying to fill — and why the manosphere speaks to it
2. The history of the manosphere: how it started, how it evolved, and how the algorithm weaponized it
3. What real masculinity looks like vs. the caricature the internet sells
4. Why Elliott believes family — not content — is the answer for men today
5. What young men actually want when you get past the noise
More about Elliott Hulse:
1. Website: https://elliotthulse.com
3. YouTube — STRENGTH: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0ASolYU_Yh3yShLFQC0stg
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YouTube — WISDOM: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLrI-dOLyDbRnPyUeWadsOg
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