What Kind of Man Are You
Claim This Podcastby Chris Garbutt and Degan Davis
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<p>Writers Chris Garbutt and Degan Davis take the ultimate deep dive into manhood. We will dig into masculinity in the modern era, starting with the two of us taking a long look in the mirror. We'll share our own stories of becoming and being men, and will delve into how men navigate societal expectations in an era where our very genders are controversial and contested.</p><p>We would love to hear from you! Email <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:chris@vqcmedia.me">Chris</a> or <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:degan.davis@vcfa.edu">Degan</a> if you have any comments or suggestions!</p><p>Our cover art was poorly designed by Chris, our theme music was brilliantly composed and performed by Degan. What Kind of Man Are You is a production of VQC Media.</p><ul><li>Join <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="Https://subscribepage.io/5nk2TZ">the mailing list for our newsletter</a> where we will provide updates on our progress.</li><li>Help us grow our podcast by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="buymeacoffee.com/chrisgarbutt">buying us a coffee</a> so we don't have to buy our own! We'll put that money towards a new computer which we desperately need!</li><li>Degan is the author of the poetry collection of the same name, What Kind of Man Are You, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.brickbooks.ca/shop/what-kind-of-man-are-you-by-degan-davis/">available from Brick Books</a>.</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>RSSVERIFY</strong></p><p></p>
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Recent Episodes
October 2, 2025
Memories of the Tragically Hip - "Good Dudes"
<p>What kind of men were the Tragically Hip? They were for decades the seminal Canadian rock & roll band.</p><p>Degan and Chris explore masculinity and personal growth through the lens of the documentary "Long Time Running," which chronicles the Hip's final tour. </p><p>As fans of the band, they delve into the significance of the Hip's music, band dynamics, and the persona of lead singer Gord Downie. They reflect on the themes of vulnerability, masculine identity, and emotional connection that permeate The Tragically Hip's legacy. </p><p>That last tour, especially the nationally televised final concert in Kingston, ON, was a moment of shared grief for Canada, and we couldn't have asked for better guys to represent us.</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://gem.cbc.ca/long-time-running">Watch "Long Time Running" on CBC Gem.</a></p><p>We would love to hear from you! Email <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="mailto:chris@vqcmedia.me">Chris</a> or <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="mailto:degan.davis@vcfa.edu">Degan</a> if you have any comments or suggestions!</p><p>Our cover art was poorly designed by Chris, our theme music was brilliantly composed and performed by Degan. What Kind of Man Are You is a production of VQC Media.</p><ul><li>Join <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://subscribepage.io/5nk2TZ">the mailing list for our newsletter</a> where we will provide updates on our progress.</li><li>Help us grow our podcast by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://rss.com/podcasts/what-kind-of-man-are-you/buymeacoffee.com/chrisgarbutt">buying us a coffee</a> so we don't have to buy our own! We'll put that money towards a new computer which we desperately need!</li><li>Degan is the author of the poetry collection of the same name, What Kind of Man Are You, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://www.brickbooks.ca/shop/what-kind-of-man-are-you-by-degan-davis/">available from Brick Books</a>.</li></ul>
August 6, 2025
Oh Superman - Man of Steel in Turbulent Times
<p>Identity, heroism, and what it means to do good. In this episode, we review the new Superman movie and explore the superhero's symbolic evolution over the years from a Depression-era champion of the oppressed to a modern-day figure wrestling with the public perception of him as an 'alien.' The episode also delves into broader themes of loneliness, heroism, and the complicated idea of the "maverick" making his own decisions without regard for anyone else's point of view.</p><p>What other movies should we see?</p><p>We would love to hear from you! Email <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="mailto:chris@vqcmedia.me">Chris</a> or <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="mailto:degan.davis@vcfa.edu">Degan</a> if you have any comments or suggestions!</p><p>Our cover art was poorly designed by Chris. What Kind of Man Are You is a production of VQC Media.</p><ul><li>Join <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://subscribepage.io/5nk2TZ">the mailing list for our newsletter</a> where we will provide updates on our progress.</li><li>Help us grow our podcast by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://rss.com/podcasts/what-kind-of-man-are-you/2086590/buymeacoffee.com/chrisgarbutt">buying us a coffee</a> so we don't have to buy our own! We'll put that money towards a new computer which we desperately need!</li><li>Degan is the author of the poetry collection of the same name, What Kind of Man Are You, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://www.brickbooks.ca/shop/what-kind-of-man-are-you-by-degan-davis/">available from Brick Books</a>.</li></ul>
July 15, 2025
At the Movies - 2012's The Hunt
<p>Degan and Chris delve into the 2012 Danish film 'The Hunt' to explore themes of masculinity, false accusations, and the devastating effects on a tight community. They discuss how these issues impact men's roles today, drawing parallels to social media and the broader cultural landscape. </p><p>This is a tough movie to watch but worth seeing. It really provoked one of our favourite conversations yet for this podcast. We hope you like it!</p><p>What other movies should we see?</p><p>We would love to hear from you! Email <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="mailto:chris@vqcmedia.me">Chris</a> or <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="mailto:degan.davis@vcfa.edu">Degan</a> if you have any comments or suggestions!</p><p>Our cover art was poorly designed by Chris. What Kind of Man Are You is a production of VQC Media.</p><ul><li>Join <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://subscribepage.io/5nk2TZ">the mailing list for our newsletter</a> where we will provide updates on our progress.</li><li>Help us grow our podcast by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://rss.com/podcasts/what-kind-of-man-are-you/2086590/buymeacoffee.com/chrisgarbutt">buying us a coffee</a> so we don't have to buy our own! We'll put that money towards a new computer which we desperately need!</li><li>Degan is the author of the poetry collection of the same name, What Kind of Man Are You, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://www.brickbooks.ca/shop/what-kind-of-man-are-you-by-degan-davis/">available from Brick Books</a>.</li></ul>
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- What is What Kind of Man Are You?
<p>Writers Chris Garbutt and Degan Davis take the ultimate deep dive into manhood. We will dig into masculinity in the modern era, starting with the two of us taking a long look in the mirror. We'll share our own stories of becoming and being men, and will delve into how men navigate societal expectations in an era where our very genders are controversial and contested.</p><p>We would love to hear from you! Email <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:chris@vqcmedia.me">Chris</a> or <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:degan.davis@vcfa.edu">Degan</a> if you have any comments or suggestions!</p><p>Our cover art was poorly designed by Chris, our theme music was brilliantly composed and performed by Degan. What Kind of Man Are You is a production of VQC Media.</p><ul><li>Join <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="Https://subscribepage.io/5nk2TZ">the mailing list for our newsletter</a> where we will provide updates on our progress.</li><li>Help us grow our podcast by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="buymeacoffee.com/chrisgarbutt">buying us a coffee</a> so we don't have to buy our own! We'll put that money towards a new computer which we desperately need!</li><li>Degan is the author of the poetry collection of the same name, What Kind of Man Are You, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.brickbooks.ca/shop/what-kind-of-man-are-you-by-degan-davis/">available from Brick Books</a>.</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>RSSVERIFY</strong></p><p></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates weekly.
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