Detoxicity: By Men, About Men, For Everyone
Society & Culture
About
What does it mean to be a man in the 21st century? Detoxicity is an interview podcast designed to explore the many possible answers to that question The podcast will cover a wide range of topics from relationships to creativity, from psychology to sexuality with thoughtfulness, sensitivity, and humor.
Episodes
- DetoxPod 210: Tom DeSavia (Music Industry Exec)
In this episode, I have a great chat with music industry legend Tom DeSavia. Tom is a longtime A&R executive, a podcaster, an activist and an author. He co-wrote the book Under the Big Black Sun: A Personal History of L.A. Punk with John D…
- DetoxPod 209: Greg Harrell
So, Greg and I have known one another for over two decades. We met as members of the Epinions music writing community and have maintained a steady friendship ever since. Weirdly (or maybe not weirdly?) for knowing one another for such a lo…
- DetoxPod 208: Thomas Acox
Thomas Acox was the last person I interviewed before I decided to take some time off and recalibrate. When I felt comfortable recording episodes again, I listened to our previous conversation and decided to invite Thomas back for a full re…
- DetoxPod 207: Erik Jensen
Erik Jensen is an actor, director, producer and artist originally from rural Minnesota, now based in Brooklyn. He's acted in a lengthy list of shows, films and plays over the course of his career, and Brooklyn, Minnesota (which he co-wrote…
- DetoxPod: Why The Long Pause?
A quick explanation for why there's been no new episodes for several months. After taking some time to reflect, I am looking forward to bringing the Detoxicity podcast back.
- DetoxPod 206: Chris Tsaganeas (Musician/Attorney)
The first time I interviewed Chris was four years ago! He and his bandmate in Wax Owls, Gerry Hirschfeld, stopped by in Episode 51 . Well, some time has passed, hasn't it? Chris and I reconnected earlier this summer for a wide-ranging, len…
- DetoxPod 205: Shawn Setaro (Journalist/Musician)
I'm excited to bring you the latest episode of Detoxpod-featuring my chat with musician and journalist Shawn Setaro . Shawn is a journalist who currently works for Complex as a court reporter. He authored a book on the Tekashi Six Nine cas…
- DetoxPod 204: YawnyBlew Returns! (Creative/Thought Leader)
In this episode, Singer-songwriter YawnyBlew joins me for a powerful conversation about music, identity, and resilience. From his roots to his evolution as a queer R&B artist, Yawny opens up about authenticity, mental health, and navigatin…
- DetoxPod 203: Sam Gellerstein (Musician, Educator)
I'm super happy to sit down with Sam Gellerstein--sousaphonist, songwriter, and founding member of the Philadelphia-based band Snacktime. What began as a humble food-and-music event has exploded into one of Philly’s most exciting musical c…
- DetoxPod 202: Rodney McCoy AKA Daddy Rod Returns!
I’m so happy to welcome Rodney McCoy AKA Daddy Rod back to the podcast for a second chat. Our conversation is wide-ranging, intimate, and expands upon several topics that we touching on in our initial conversation, including themes of Blac…
- DetoxPod 201: Craig Chapman (Mentor/Entrepreneur)
My life changed when I went to work for Craig Chapman in March of 1996. Over the last three decades, Craig has not only been my boss, he's been my mentor, my champion and my friend. And I'm just one of many young people he's mentored over…
- DetoxPod 200 : Mike Joseph Answers Your Questions!
Well, folks--we made it to 200 episodes. Holy crap! First off, I'm incredibly grateful to you. Thanks for listening and providing constructive criticism. Feedback is part of what keeps me going, and I don't take the fact that you put DTP i…
- DetoxPod 199 : Tyrie McKinnie (2nd Appearance!)
I'm very happy to welcome my friend Ty McKinnie back to the show. Listen to his first appearance here . Originally from Atlanta, Ty works in the music industry as a creative as well as an executive. He released his album Tyrie last year, a…
- DetoxPod 198: Ari Jacobson (Clinical Director, Backline.care)
Backline.ca re is an organization that aims to provide mental health resources for humans in the music industry, and they have done great things since emerging in 2019. One of the people at the helm of that change is their clinical directo…
- DetoxPod 197: Logan Petersen (Mental Health Champ/Dad Bod/Beard)
Earlier this year, I interviewed Tyson Allred , the co-founder of Dad Bods and Beards. I've been impressed with DBAB's mission since I found out about them on Instagram through their creative, heartwarming and often funny Reels. Logan is t…
- DetoxPod 196: Greg Burmeister (Producer/Actor/Podcast Host)
I recorded this interview with Greg Burmeister back in October. Because of everything that happened at the beginning of November (you know what I'm talking about), I put this one on the shelf for a while before coming back to it and rememb…
- DetoxPod 195: Tom Gentry (Coach/Counselor)
Hope you are doing as well as can be given current times. Remember, we are stronger together! Community remains of utmost importance! I'm excited to bring you my conversation with Tom Gentry. Tom is not only a treasured friend, but he's a…
- DetoxPod 194: Rodney McCoy AKA Daddy Rod (Activist/Podcaster)
Hi Friends! Happy to bring you the latest episode, starring Rodney McCoy AKA Daddy Rod. Rod's appearance (I'm pretty sure) marks the first instance of a romantic couple appearing in back to back episodes, as he is the partner of 2x DetoxPo…
- DetoxPod 193: Damon Jacobs (Therapist/Activist) Returns!
I'm happy to welcome my friend Damon Jacobs BACK to the show, on a less-than-ten-episode turnaround. Damon is an NYC-based therapist who also hosts a great podcast called Tub Talks , and has been on the frontline of queer advocacy and STI…
- DetoxPod 192: Tyson Allred (Creator/Entrepreneur)
I'm super excited to bring you this conversation with Tyson Allred. Tyson is the founder of Copper John's, a natural men's grooming and beard care brand. He is also half of the team that makes up Dad Bods and Beards (hey, I have both of th…
- DetoxPod 191: John Hill Returns!
I'm happy to welcome my friend John Hill back to the podcast. He originally appeared on Episode 128 , which was released in December 2022. That feels like a fucking lifetime ago. At any rate, it was good to catch up for the pod. John and I…
- DetoxPod 190: Rob Cohen (2 Bi Guys Crossover Episode)
In this episode of Detoxicity, I welcome Rob Cohen back to the pod for a crossover episode. Rob first appeared in Episode 153, at which time Rob was promoting his podcast Two Bi Guys and his book Bisexual Married Men. The main impetus behi…
- DetoxPod 189: Marco Anteros (Community Organizer/Surrogate Partner)
Hi Folks, Marco is a group organizer for the polyamorous/non monogamous community here in Brooklyn. This is how he and I met. Digging a little deeper, Marco is now underway in a new and interesting career, as a surrogate partner. What is a…
- DetoxPod 188: Courtney Brame (Educator)
Happy New Year, friends! Our first episode of 2025 spotlights Courtney Brame, who is doing a ton of work around men's mental health and erasing STI stigma. He's the founder of SPFPP (Something Positive for Positive People) , which supports…
- DetoxPod 187 : Tristan More (Podcaster/Friend)
Tristan More and I have been friends for over a decade. We've touched on a lot of the topics we discuss over the course of this conversation many times over the years, but never this much in depth. Through the hour we spend together, we ch…
- DetoxPod 186 : "Fin" (Host, "Normalizing NonMonogamy Podcast")
Hey Folks! Happy to bring you an episode co-starring "Fin", the co-host of the podcast Normalizing NonMonogamy . He, with his spouse "Emma", also leads a community of hundreds of other polyamorous, non-monogamous, and lifestyle-curious peo…
- DetoxPod 185 : Damon L. Jacobs (Therapist/Activist)
Hey Folks! I'm excited to bring you this latest conversation, starring Damon L Jacobs, a licensed marriage and family therapist. In our chat, we discuss the intersection of mental health and sexual health. Damon shares shis personal journe…
- DetoxPod 184: Nore Davis (Comedian/Actor)
Nore Davis is a comedian, writer and actor. He has appeared on "Succession", "Boardwalk Empire", and "Last Week Tonight", in addition to a lengthy list of talk show appearances. His new special Element: A Solo Show Film is available on his…
- DetoxPod 183 : Josh Gondelman (Writer/Comedian) Returns!
I first interviewed comedian and writer Josh Gondelman way back in Episode 39 , a conversation that took place nearly four years ago. So we had a lot to catch up on. We talk about the world opening back up and how that’s had an effect on J…
- DetoxPod 182: Jayson Greene (Journalist/Memoirist/Novelist)
In this episode, I’m chatting with Jayson Greene , a journalist and author based in Brooklyn, NY. Jayson is probably most-well known as a senior editor at the influential music site Pitchfork, and we kick off our conversation by discussing…
- DetoxPod 181 : Isaac Knox (Comedian/Guinness Book Record Holder)
Hi Friends! In this episode, I interview Isaac Knox , a comedian and freestyle rapper (and Guinness world record holder!) Isaac shares his journey of becoming a freestyle rapper (because, do people dream about doing this as kids?) and his…
- DetoxPod 180 : Bryan Dunn (Musician/Friend)
Hi Friends! In this episode, I'm talking to my buddy Bryan Dunn . During our conversation, Bryan chats about his experiences growing up as a military brat (and the enhanced worldview that afforded him), and his fairly recent move from Broo…
- DetoxPod 179: Ryan Bentham (Podcaster/Educator)
Hey everyone! I'm bringing back my friend Ryan Bentham, who some of you may know from having appeared in three previous Detox episodes, and who others may know from the Life on the Swingset podcast. Ryan (AKA Prof) and I talk (somewhat loo…
- DetoxPod 178: Brian Wilkins (Educator/Music Exec)
Brian and I befriended one another nearly two decades ago, and while we've been peripherally in touch in the years since our work relationship ended, we had our first face-to-face LONG conversation in quite some time earlier this year. Tur…
- DetoxPod 177 : Benjamin Wagner II (Filmmaker/Musician/Podcaster)
I'm excited to welcome Benjamin Wagner back to the show! Ben is a musician and filmmaker who, in previous lives, was a high-ranking exec at MTV News as well as at what is now Meta (Facebook, Instagram, etc). Ben recently completed a film c…
- DetoxPod 166: Chad Pearson (Music Industry Exec/Dad/Good Dude)
Chad and I go back at least fifteen years. When we met, he was working for a gospel label, but he didn't have the "holier than thou" attitude a lot of Christians have. We became friendly, and I became more intrigued as I got to know his li…
- DetoxPod 165 : Kevin Patterson (Author/Educator)
With this appearance, my friend Kevin A. Patterson ties the record for most Detoxicity appearances. This is his fourth time on the pod, and my man drops gems every time. Kevin is the author of "Love's Not Color Blind; Race and Representati…
- DetoxPod 164 : Cameron Mazzeo (Social Worker/Therapist)
In this episode, Cameron Mazzeo, a NJ-based licensed clinical social worker, shares his personal journey and what inspired him to create a private practice that caters to alternative lifestyles and relationships. Cameron and I discuss the…
- DetoxPod 163 : Tony Pacitti (Dad/Husband)
I don't need to throw out content warnings for this show anymore, right? It's pretty well-known that heavy stuff is discussed here. In this particular episode, Tony Pacitti shares his experience of becoming a father, and dealing with his w…
- DetoxPod 162 : Matt Kovatchis (Podcaster/Coach)
In this episode, I chat with Matt Kovachis, who is a life coach and the host of the podcast "The Men in The Arena". Matt shares his journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance. Matt talks about the pivotal moments that led him to make ch…
- DetoxPod 161 : Tarik Carroll AKA AMIR (Musician/Visual Artist)
In this episode, Tarik Carroll (AKA AMIR), a Brooklyn-based creative, photographer, musician, and fat liberation activist, shares his journey of self-discovery and healing through art. He discusses the intersection of photography and music…
- DetoxPod 160 : Ned Donovan (Actor/Creator) Returns!
I'm super psyched to welcome actor and creator Ned Donovan back to the show. Ned first appeared back in Episode 49, recorded at the height of the pandemic, and discussed the loss of his parents, a medical hiccup in his performing career, a…
- DetoxPod 159 : Josh Antonuccio (Musician/Educator)
Josh Antonuccio is the director of the school of media studies at Ohio University, and as such, encounters hundreds of impressionable young folks annually to help advance them in their media careers. Josh also runs the university's annual…
- DetoxPod 158 (Valentine's Day Special!): Kristopher Lovestone (Author/Sex Educator)
In this conversation, Mike and Kristopher discuss various aspects of sexuality, intimacy, and personal growth. They explore alternative options for intimacy and healing, such as working with certified sexual bodyworkers. They also discuss…
- DetoxPod 157 : Elliot Aronow (Wearer of Many Figurative & Literal Hats)
In this conversation, multi-hyphenate Elliot Aronow discusses his work in helping men advance spiritually, creatively, and sartorially. He highlights the problem of stereotyping men's work and the importance of breaking free from societal…
- DetoxPod 156:Ethan Schiff (Integrative Health Coach)
In the name of starting 2024 on a path of personal betterment and delivering positive, powerful messages I am psyched to welcome Ethan Schiff to the show. Ethan is an integrative health coach (find out what that is when you listen), and di…
- DetoxPod 155: Justin Levenson (Author/Executive)
Justin Levenson, a music industry professional and author, shares his journey of mentorship, service, and maintaining a positive mindset. Growing up in a multicultural household, Justin recognized the impact of music educators and mentors…
- DetoxPod 154: Mark Marshall (Musician/Educator)
Mark Marshall shares his journey from growing up in a small town in Pennsylvania to becoming a successful musician and composer in New York City. He discusses the challenges of living with disabilities and the impact of a toxic environment…
- DetoxPod 153: Robert Brooks Cohen (Screenwriter/Author)
Robert Brooks Cohen, is a screenwriter, podcaster ( Two Bi Guys ), and the author of the new book " Bisexual Married Men: Stories of Relationships, Acceptance and Authenticity ". In this episode of Detoxicity, Rob shares his journey of sel…
- DetoxPod 152: Nick Gordon (Music Exec/Ethical Hedonist)
Nick Gordon is a veteran music executive and is also the owner and proprietor of Love, Velma , a music and lifestyle venue in Ellenville, NY. Over the course of our conversation, Nick traces his history in the music industry and discusses…