A podcast on the inner lives of boys.
Our group of boys can’t get enough of Miles Morales, a fictional 13-year-old boy of African American and Puerto Rican... more
What do Kobe Bryant, Colin Kaepernick, Miles Morales and O’Shea Jackson have in common? They’re examples of media representation that... more
We often talk with boys about wearing ‘masks’ that hide our vulnerability or authenticity from the people around us. Yet... more
Our group of seventh- and eighth-grade students explore the realities of boyhood and race in a heartfelt discussion about cultural... more
Seventh- and eighth-graders Betsa, Siddig, Aksayan, Yoel, and Kamari dive into a compelling discussion about the intricacies of boyhood, friendship... more
Louis shares how he took action on his newfound values of compassion and nonviolence by standing up for a vulnerable... more
Louis describes going through the whirling feelings of being stuck in violence—the heavy influence of helplessness and fear, the underpinnings... more
(Trigger warning: homophobia, physical assault) Louis comes close to tears as he explains how he and his friends ended up... more
Eleven-year-old Louis begins his story by describing what it was like to start at a new school, how he initially... more
(Trigger warning: suicide ideation) This is a story of friendship, belonging, violence and guilt. It’s a vulnerable unearthing of a... more
Fourteen-year-old Joseph shares his thoughts and experiences on training, competing and envisioning himself as a high-level athlete competing at a... more
Jack describes his experience with online learning, social distancing and starting high school in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.... more
A message for youth as part of World Suicide Prevention Day. You are not alone. You are loved.
Thirteen-year-old Evan talks about the sense of belonging he’s found in musical theatre. Joined by Jen Kuhl, a facilitator and... more
Fifteen-year-old Logan talks about moving across the country and leaving behind the openness and warmth of the friendships he used... more
Rehan describes Islamophobia from the perspective of a thirteen-year-old Muslim boy. Joined by Fatmeh Kalouti, a youth worker at the... more
Introduction episode for season two. A look back on my own adolescence, a story from the past few months and... more
Ash sets the foundation for an exploration of how homophobia and patriarchy in India connect to colonial history, white supremacy,... more
Fifteen-year-old Chad tells his story of being hazed, explains the fear underlying boys’ choices to stay silent and describes what... more
Michael offers a glimpse of stress at age fourteen—how it led to struggles with his self-esteem and body image, and... more
Fourteen-year-old Joseph shares his thoughts and experiences on training, competing and envisioning himself as a high-level athlete competing at a national level.... more