Masculinity, Vulnerability, and Brotherhood | Grown Man Game Ep. 11

What does masculinity really look like today? In this episode of Grown Man Game , Rod and Big Mike unpack the made-up rules men are expected to follow and why so many of those rules fall apart under real life.

From funny examples about headphones in the gym, massages, and manicures to deeper conversations around vulnerability, emotional safety, and brotherhood, this episode covers a lot. Big Mike shares a personal moment about going through a hard family situation and what it meant to have someone he could trust enough to open up to.

Rod talks about why so many men struggle to be vulnerable, why brotherhood matters, and why men need spaces where they can be honest without feeling judged. Rod also shares a major announcement about Baseline Performance , his new supplement brand built for fathers who want to train with purpose, stay consistent, and get back to their baseline.

This episode is funny, honest, and real. If you are a man trying to lead well, grow, and stay grounded, this one is for you.

Subscribe, share this with somebody who needs it, and drop a comment with your biggest takeaway. Follow Grown Man Game Instagram: @thegrownmangamepod Email: thegrownmangamepodcast@ Timestamps 0:00 Intro 3:03 Masculinity and the made-up rules men follow 5:55 What men call “soft” and why that mindset is broken 12:28 Loneliness, disconnection, and the need to belong 18:05 Would you go back to being 12 with what you know now? 26:20 Would you go 10 years into the future? 29:07 Congratulations, Brother 29:20 Mike opens up about a hard family situation 31:58 Why vulnerability is hard for men 34:51 Rod shares his big win 37:05 Baseline Performance revealed 37:50 “I had to get back to my baseline” 42:40 Ideas are cool, but action changes things 47:53 Outro