ON BOYS Podcast

About ON BOYS Podcast

Real Talk about Parenting, Teaching, and Reaching Tomorrow’s Men

Publisher

Janet Allison, Jennifer LW Fink

Category

education · health & fitness · kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 Mar 2018

Latest episode

16 Oct 2025

Latest episodes

58 of 371 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   16 Oct 2025TRANSCRIPT

   How to Talk with Boys Like a Pro

   Talking with boys — especially tween & teenage boys — can be tricky. Shrugs, grunts, and silence often stand in the way of the conversations parents want to have. Add in timing issues, big emotions, and the pull of devices, and it’s easy to feel like communication is impossible. (https://www.on-boys-podcast.com/?attachment_id=6440) Photo by Kindel Media via Pexels But it’s not. Boys want connection — even if they don’t show it. With the right approach, parents can create moments where boys are more likely to listen and share. Paying attention to timing (before bed may be better than after school), providing snacks, and watching for signs of openness can help you find the best opportunities. It also helps to balance the “transactional” talk — reminders about chores, schoolwork, or sports gear — with “relational” conversations that build trust. And when boys withdraw or respond with irritation, remember that there’s often sadness, worry, or shame behind the mask. Responding with patience, and repairing after conflict, models the lifelong communication skills our kids need most. Takeaways: Timing matters — choose moments when he’s most receptive Snacks can open the door to conversation Balance management talk with genuine connection Don’t take grunts or shutdowns personally — look for what’s behind them Repair after conflict builds stronger bonds and teaches lifelong skills Links we mentioned (or should have) in this episode: Talk With Boys Like a Pro (About Anything & Everything!) (https://www.tickettailor.com/events/boysalive/1887175) – Register here  (https://www.tickettailor.com/events/boysalive/1887175) (https://www.on-boys-podcast.com/?attachment_id=6441) Talking to Tween & Teen Boys (https://www.on-boys-podcast.com/talking-to-tween-teen-boys/) — ON BOYS episode Rosalind Wiseman on How to Talk with Boys (https://www.on-boys-podcast.com/151-rosalind-wiseman/) — ON BOYS episode Talk to Boys– A Conversation with Christopher Pepper & Joanna Schroeder (https://buildingboys.substack.com/p/talk-to-boys-conversation-w-christopher) – Building Boys Substack Live Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands (https://redcircle.com/brands) Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy (https://redcircle.com/privacy)

2. 

   1 May 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Unlocking Motivation: How to Help Your Son Find His Spark

   The hosts of ON BOYS discuss the critical differences between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, providing real-world examples and strategies for parents to unlock their son's inner drive.

3. 

   24 Apr 2025TRANSCRIPT

   How Your Anxiety is Sabotaging Your Son’s Motivation

   The hosts of ON BOYS discuss how parental anxiety undermines a son's motivation, exploring the pressures, fears, and mindsets that affect parent-son interactions, ultimately creating a supportive environment.

Inside a recent episode

How to Talk with Boys Like a Pro

Published 16 Oct 2025 · Transcript excerpt

[…] And our boys, Janet, we know this. Our boys can't learn healthy communication skills if we don't model that. Exactly. And along with that, no pressure parents, but you know, there is so much battling for our boys' attention these days and the information they're receiving isn't necessarily what we would like them to receive, which makes it even more critical that we learn to talk with our boys in the ways that they will actually listen. They will actually respond and engage with us. One of the things that I have learned through my career as a writer, as a communicator, as a podcaster, you have to communicate in the way that makes sense for your audience. […]

Who has been a guest on ON BOYS Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Deborah Farmer Kris
• Michael Gurian
• Paul Cumbo
• David Kirkland
• Dr. K (Alok Kanojia)

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

2,673

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.4 / 5

134 ratings

Spotify

4.1 / 5

16 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 80 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

94

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

97

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