Men, Money and Relationships
DEC 16th REPLAY - How are men handling these economic times? Could you use some counsel or have some to give? This episode explores how men make their self-worth tied to their net-worth and how to break this belief with guests Brian James, and Steve Wallman. They are a divorcemediator, and therapist, respectively - and run a workshop for men by the same title.

Solitude
DEC 2nd REPLAY - Dan and George visited with author Bob Kull to talk about his new book, Solitude, Seeking Wisdom In Extremes. The work chronicles his year spent alone in the Patagonia wilderness - and I mean ALONE!

The Hidden Spirituality of Men
NOV 11th REPLAY - IIn his new book, The Hidden Spirituality of Men: Ten Metaphors to Awaken the Sacred Masculine Matthew Fox argues that from war to ecological collapse, most of the world’s critical problems stem from a distorted masculinity out of control, yet we continue to reward the very dysfunctions responsible for those problems. The noted author and theologian Fox says we need to open our minds to a healthier masculinity. We talked with him about the metaphors, archetypes and the situations men are faced with LIVE on TalkShoe online radio. (55:39, 40,075k, mp3, Nov 7, 2008)

For more on Matthew Fox, visit his website at http://www.matthewfox.org

Men In Midlife and Beyond
Open up to the change and embrace a new way to bring about a greater sense of satisfaction and purpose in your life. You can master midlife - Listen Now!

PART ONE
Men, you are not alone. (43:27, 62,593k, mp3)

PART TWO
There's gold in life's 'whacks', mine yours. (39:52, 54,750k, mp3)

PART THREE
Stop comparing yourself to the next guy! (34:45, 17,517k, mp3)

PART FOUR
Spirituality - Friend or foe, it's up to you. (24:20, 17,517k, mp3)

The Father&Daughter Weekend with Dave Brozovich and Rick Broniec
Discover the thinking and history of the annual event that has captured the minds and heartsof dozens of dads and daughters throughout the Midwest. Founders and organizers, Dave Brozovich and Rick Broniec, share their ideas and feelings on the meaningful weekend experience. (18:43-26,955-mp3) To learn more about the Father and DaughterWeekend, call or email Rick Broniec at 414-688-9580 orrbroniec@tds.net.

The Warrior’s Journey with Les Sinclair
Leader Body Chair of Mankind Project International, TV producer
What’s the Golden Child? I talk to Les about the spiritual journey we move through as men and how we lose sight of the full potential we all are born with. Get back in touch with your Self and your own gold. Learn more at the website.
19:02            22,881            mp3

Male Initiation with Jim Mitchell
Chairman of the Mankind Project International, principal of Tenacious Consulting and Coaching Associates
Why do men need to be initiated in our modern world? Get an understanding of one form of male initiation without the “new age woogie-woogie” and get in touch with your internal archetypes. Hear about how a community of men support and challenge each other on an ongoing basis. Learn more at the website.
11:00            13,214            mp3

Turn Success Into Significance with Dr. David Howell
Senior Consultant, Coaching & Mentoring, speaker and author
Are you ready for what’s next in your life? Are you already in the midst of your “second half”? David shares his personal journey via his 6 Ps of success and 3 essential spiritual principles. Plus, he shares his work to create and sustain 12-step programs in Asia as the tremendous, rapid social changes produce reciprocal growth of addictions. Learn more about David and his work..
14:22            10,352            mp3

Firewalking through Life with John Maisel
Adventurer, internationally recognized NSA Certified Public Speaker, and Master Firewalking Instructor
Learn about the mystery of fire from Firemaster, John Maisel. How is your life like a firewalk? What is the difference between fear and excitement? What’s a “spiracle”? Do you have “uncommon certainty”? Listen in and find out. Learn more about John and Firewalkling at his website - click here.
16:00            11,531            mp3

Surrendering with Christopher Kennedy-Lawford
Author of “Symptoms of Withdrawal” and Caron Treatment Centers spokesperson
Being in the Kennedy family and son to a world-famous actor wasn’t easy. Hear Chris’ story of pain and triumph as he found the strength to surrender to addiction and found the clarity to be truthful. Hear more about Chris and his work at www.caron.org.
8:18            5,984            mp3

Man’s Spiritual Journey with John Dyben
Chaplain and Program Manager, Center for Men's Recovery at Hanley Center
What are the two pursuits all people strive for? What’s the connection between a 12-step program and spirituality? Hear John’s perspective on finding and walking your own healthy path of spirituality and how you don’t have to be an addict to live by the values of the12-step program. Learn how we all can develop and nourish the most valuable gift we have – life. Visit www.hanleycenter.org to find out more.
15:53            11,441k            mp3

Courting Your Lover’s Soul with John Lee
Writer, personal life coach, consultant, a poet, a teacher and a humorist
Hear about his views from his book, Courting Your Woman’s Soul. What are the four kinds of love? What do you look for from the lover in your life? How to avoid wounding the one you love? Find out more about John at his website - click here.
17:19            10,396k            mp3

HEALING CHILDHOOD TRAUMA
HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH "BAGGAGE" FROM YOUR PAST? ARE YOU STILL CARRYING THEM?
James, Bill and Dan work to bring to light the darkness we all have in our pasts. We talk about re-experiencing the traumas, the bad stories that happened, and discuss ways to break out of those unhealthy, painful ways of thinking and feeling. A friend, Bob, is in studio to share his story and how he is awake and aware to it. Also, we talk with Joe Connelly, leader of Kidpower Chicago, an organization that's focused on empowering kids and people of all ages.
Listen and learn about
• The way we soothe ourselves • Reframing trauma • What is it to feel "safe" • The biology of repressed feeling

SURVIVING
HEAR REAL-LIFE, NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCES. HOW WOULD YOU SHOW UP?
Bud Wheeler guest-hosts with James. Bill calls in to participate with his friend Kerry Fleming. Kerry shares his story of his physical challenges that could easily cause a man to give up and how he didn’t ... doesn’t.
Andy discusses his motorcycle accident that nearly killed him and how all he could think about was his son and terminally ill mother.
Listen and learn about
• How we’ve all survived something • Tools to keep on going • Spirtual connection • “It would be more than enough” • Saying goodbye • Awareness - What’s worth living for • Surviving the loss of another

FLAVORS OF RACISM
FROM CULTURAL COMPETENCE TO RACISM IN OUR CULTURE.
Racism, Catholism, Politicism, Humanism. Bill, James and Dan delve into the realities we each hold on to. They look at potential actions to bring cultural change - awareness and acknowledgement. Learn about cultural competence focused on racial divides and what we’ve learned as children. Troy Harden and Haas Andamji share their diverse experiences, Troy as a professor of diversity and men’s psychology and Haas as an Indian born in Zanzibar, Africa moved to the US.

WHAT MEN WANT.
WHAT DO MEN WANT FROM WOMEN?
We continue to talk about relationships but the focus is now on what men want from women - their lives and the world around them. Listen in for the details from our callers Keith, Dave and Hal.
Some of the topics we hit on are
• “Strategic” masculinity • What’s too great a risk • Being in the tension of the moment • Emotional currencies • Connections of intimacy • Respect • Cross-cultural divide • Empowerment

WHAT WOMEN WANT.
WHAT DO WOMEN WANT FROM MEN?
It’s the age old question that even Freud couldn’t answer. We tackle the issue with our guests Beth Aldrich, producer and host of For Her Information magazine and TV series, and Rosanne Coury, theology teacher and editor of For Her Information. James and Bill guide and advice Dan in the reality of what it means to give women what they need. And share how little they really know!
We talk about
control, sex, intimacy, listening, power, stereotypes, differences , and more!

IMPRISONED.
HOW DO MEN PUT THEMSELVES IN PRISON?
Rob Allbee and Don Morrison of the Inside Circle Foundation describe what their lives are like working with inmates of the Folsom County Prison. They share how they’ve seen great spirit and amazing connections in an unthinkably difficult environment. Plus, Tom calls in to share his shame and pain when he yells at one of his students. Find out what he decides to do about it.

WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A MAN.
HOW DO MEN SEE THEMSELVES AND SHOW UP?
Listen and discover as Bill, James and Dan share how they show up as men - loving, strong, congruent. PLUS, Chris and Christian call in to talk about their dilemmas and triumphs.
Chris is heading out on a long trip with his father. Hear about his anger and how he’ll be dealing with it. What’s it like to be a gay black man who wants to be friends with straight men? Christian shares his burdens and looks for guidance. Share, grow, connect, act. In this premiere episode learn about intimacy, emotional highjacking and showing up in the world.