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OMEGA MALE

Dan Mackenzie 16 Episodes Jan 29, 2026

Daniel Mackenzie hosts wide-ranging conversations with compelling guests about emergent paradigms of masculinity, the healthy evolution of men, and new conceptions of manhood. He intentionally reappropriates the term 'omega male' to represent a kinder, more balanced ideal for maleness, in contrast to the antiquated 'alpha male' stereotype. The podcast explores what it means to be a man in the modern world, drawing on diverse perspectives and challenging traditional gender roles.

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EPISODE 16: ALISON ARMSTRONG - renowned thought-leader, speaker and author of THE QUEEN'S CODE and THE AMAZING DEVELOPMENT OF MEN, creator of LUX relationship course Jan 29, 2026 3940 This inspired conversation with the positively effervescent Alison Armstrong explores broad terrain ranging from biological and behavioral differences between men and women (and strategies for mitigating those effectively) to the integration of masculinity and femininity, to the unique challenges men face today, to Alison's latest online "extraordinary relationship" course LUX. Armstrong’s explor

EPISODE 15: DAN MILLMAN - bestselling author of WAY OF THE PEACEFUL WARRIOR, icon of self-transformational literature, world-class athlete...and more! Dec 9, 2025 3032 Dan Mackenzie interviews Dan Millman, author of the massive, perennial best-seller WAY OF THE PEACEFUL WARRIOR. Their conversation delves into Millman's use of the character Socrates in the context of his own real-life mentors, how his life path and work have evolved in tandem, and how the author has boiled down his insights into simple, accessible yet deeply transformative teachings. Dan Millman

EPISODE 14: ANDRAS JONES - rabble-rousing songwriter, political activist, actor, author and podcaster discusses the personal cost of challenging hostile partisanship Nov 1, 2025 4695 ANDRAS JONES is a multi-disciplinary artist (songwriter, actor, author, podcast host & producer, sometimes artist rep) and the kind of rabble-rousing critical thinker who is the bane of partisans of all stripes. His podcasts The Radio8Ball Show and The World Is Wrong both seek to re-contextualize art (in the case of Radio8Ball with music, and film with The World Is Wrong) in a more thoughtful

EPISODE 13: PRINCE STASH – 1960’s libertine counterculture figure turned tantric alchemist INSTA influencer Jul 1, 2025 3011 “The Most Interesting Man In The World” from the Dos Equis commercials has nothing on this guy! A feature in the Guardian described his life as a "rock 'n'roll fairytale full of worldly quests and romances", but even that may not do him justice. In the 1960’s, Prince Stash (née Stanislas Klossowski De Rola, aristocratic son of the renowned painter Balthus) figured prominently as a twenty-something

EPISODE 12: WILL HENSHALL partner and CEO of METAL, a premiere community for men Mar 7, 2025 2583 Most of us are familiar with the concept of a men's group, which generally brings to mind a small, intimate circle of men sharing openly with each other, supporting each other and generally connecting on a deeper level. The concept of a bigger men's club might, in contrast, evoke images of sports-related organizations, poker nights, or even those old hunting clubs with men sitting in leather armch

EPISODE 11: THEO WILSON - Slam Poet "Lucifury", CNN contributor, TED giant and "black voice of the Kennedy Campaign" talks inspirations, regrets and suffering police brutality Oct 26, 2024 3109 Theo Wilson, a.k.a slam poet, Lucifury, is a founding member of the Denver Slam Nuba team, who won the National Poetry Slam in 2011. He began his speaking career in the N.A.A.C.P. at the age of 15, and has always had a passion for social justice. Theo attended Florida A&M University, where he obtained his Bachelor of Arts in Theater Performance. He returned to Denver and is now the Executive

EPISODE 10: ELDRA JACKSON III from serving a life sentence in prison to serving humanity with a life mission Oct 4, 2024 3694 To describe Eldra Jackson III as a "prison reform success story" would not only be a vast understatement; it would also leave unacknowledged the trauma, the trials and the transformation this extraordinary man has gone through to become who he is today. Eldra is an inspiring public speaker, author and co-director of Inside Circle, a healing community in which adult and juvenile inmates are support

EPISODE 9: DR. EDMUND W GORDON legendary educator and mentor, 103 years old and still publishing! Jun 12, 2024 1712 Ed Gordon, as his friends call him, has more accolades in the academic world than can be listed here. Commissioned in 1956 by president Lyndon B. Johnson to lead the development of Head Start, this renowned psychology professor and researcher went on to earn a whopping NINE honorary degrees from prestigious establishments such as Brown University, Yale University and also Columbia University, wher

EPISODE 8: KODAH PIPITONE the man who became a woman who became a man again Oct 4, 2023 4736 I met Kodah at an interactive social event in LA and instantly found him to be interesting, charismatic and eloquent. I had no idea about his transgender backstory and experience, but when I was told about it, I knew he would make for a compelling interview subject. Trigger warning: the subject of transgender is controversial and polarized to begin with, and Kodah's story cannot help but serve as

EPISODE 7: JOHN FUGELSANG renowned political commentator, comedian, TV host, writer, actor and cultural critic May 20, 2023 2890 John Fugelsang is a cultural maverick whose glib humor and razor sharp wit provide a reliably entertaining delivery mechanism for his gently challenging views and observations. Imagine an east coast intellectual with a decidedly liberal/progressive disposition who happens to also be a faithful Christian. I call John the "gentleman iconoclast" in that he mercilessly lampoons those who share his fai

EPISODE 6: TYSON ADAMS - trauma-informed personal coach who helps men outgrow pornography, objectification and infidelity Feb 23, 2023 2897 Not all men's coaches are created equal, and Tyson Adams truly stands out from the burgeoning crowd with his unique approach to men's inner health. San Diego resident Tyson identifies himself as a trauma-informed men’s coach who utilizes Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) to help men outgrow unwanted sexual behavior such as habitual pornography use, objectification and infidelity. The majority

EPISODE 5: LISA ROMERO - personal development author, public speaker and Anthroposophical meditation teacher on masculine and feminine forces Dec 9, 2022 2697 Spoiler alert - this episode gets deeply esoteric! Lisa brings a uniquely spiritual perspective to our topic, leading into new territory for the podcast. Speaking from a point of view that incorporates considerations of karmic purpose and mission, she discusses the connection between violence and subverted sexual energy and how the capacities inherent to a male incarnation might differ from those

EPISODE 4: STEPHEN JENKINSON ~ elder, author, storyteller, sage, death witness and teacher of ”orphan wisdom” Apr 6, 2022 3135 Teaching through story, song, metaphor and poetry can be so much more powerful than the mere intellectual transference of ideas. Stephen Jenkinson employs his extraordinary mastery of language in loyal service of that more creative, illustrative sharing of wisdom in ways only a true elder is equipped to do. In so doing, he is an inspiration and a pleasure just to listen to. While the willingness

EPISODE 3: JOHN HAMBURG ~ the blockbuster comedy filmmaker who makes us laugh while helping us evolve Feb 23, 2022 2213 John Hamburg writes - and sometimes directs - Hollywood blockbuster comedy films. His "best known for" list is nearly identical to his entire filmography: the "Meet The Parents" trilogy, the "Zoolander" films, "I Love You, Man", "Along Came Polly" and "Why Him?". Whether he is exploring more mundane scenarios with everyday characters or the outlandishly satirical world of Zoolander, Hamburg evokes

EPISODE 2: SANDRA DEWEY - entertainment business power player discusses gender dynamics in Hollywood Oct 1, 2021 3935 Sandra Dewey was until recently president of business operations and production at Warner Media's HBO MAX, TBS, TNT and TruTV. In this interview host Dan Mackenzie encourages Sandra to explore the sociological culture and power structures in the entertainment business as she has observed and experienced them. From the expansive vantage point of of an exemplary career marked both by material succes

EPISODE 1: STEVE CONNELL - spoken word master, hip-hop artsist, public speaker and cultural influencer Jul 23, 2021 3722 Daniel Mackenzie interviews multi-media creator Steve Connell about his personal background, experience in various performative art mediums, the often radically outspoken creative advocacy for women in his work and his evolving understanding about the changing role of men in contemporary society.

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