Breaking the Boy Code

Supported by Next Gen Men
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Breaking the Boy Code

A podcast on the inner lives of boys.

  1. The Reason We Keep Talking About Miles Morales

    1 DAY AGO

    The Reason We Keep Talking About Miles Morales

    Our group of boys can’t get enough of Miles Morales, a fictional 13-year-old boy of African American and Puerto Rican ancestry who went mainstream as Spider-Man in 2018.

    37 min
  2. The Importance of BIPOC Representation for Boys

    NOV 6

    The Importance of BIPOC Representation for Boys

    What do Kobe Bryant, Colin Kaepernick, Miles Morales and O’Shea Jackson have in common? They’re examples of media representation that were most resonant with our group of seventh- and eighth-grade boys of colour.

    39 min
  3. The Labels on Boys’ Masks

    OCT 23

    The Labels on Boys’ Masks

    We often talk with boys about wearing ‘masks’ that hide our vulnerability or authenticity from the people around us. Yet the reality for boys of colour is that they often don’t get to choose the labels that get put onto them by others.

    49 min
  4. The Intersection of Boyhood and Race

    OCT 9

    The Intersection of Boyhood and Race

    Our group of seventh- and eighth-grade students explore the realities of boyhood and race in a heartfelt discussion about cultural identity, racial stereotypes, and societal expectations for boys.

    40 min
  5. The Bro Code Versus the Boy Code

    SEP 25

    The Bro Code Versus the Boy Code

    Seventh- and eighth-graders Betsa, Siddig, Aksayan, Yoel, and Kamari dive into a compelling discussion about the intricacies of boyhood, friendship and societal expectations.

    46 min
  6. A Young Man to Be Proud Of

    04/07/2022

    A Young Man to Be Proud Of

    Louis shares how he took action on his newfound values of compassion and nonviolence by standing up for a vulnerable peer, and reflects on how this connects to positive masculinity, social power, and growing up as a young man.

    37 min
  7. Uncertain Feelings

    03/01/2022

    Uncertain Feelings

    Louis describes going through the whirling feelings of being stuck in violence—the heavy influence of helplessness and fear, the underpinnings of compassion within his guilt, and above all, his determination to change.

    30 min
  8. Four Broken Ribs

    02/15/2022

    Four Broken Ribs

    (Trigger warning: homophobia, physical assault) Louis comes close to tears as he explains how he and his friends ended up putting another young boy in the hospital, and landing themselves in court.

    26 min
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About

A podcast on the inner lives of boys.

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  • Creator
    Supported by Next Gen Men
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2024
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2018-2024 Jonathon Reed
  • Show Website
    Breaking the Boy Code

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