# detoxpod (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover detoxpod. Page: Feed: --- ## [DetoxPod 212: Chris Maestro (Entrepreneur)](https://detoxpod.podbean.com/e/detoxpod-chris-maestro-entrepreneur/) _2026-06-18 · Detoxicity: By Men, About Men, For Everyone_ Chris Maestro is the owner and founder of the iconic bar Bierwax . Located in the Prospect Heights section of Brooklyn, this bar marries two of Chris's loves: craft beer and vinyl. In our discussion, Chris discussed what motivated him to open this space and how he's managed to survive in a very competitive landscape (in a very expensive city to own a business) for almost a decade. This chat also… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/tzeazyy64wzmdvrr/DetoxPod_212-_Chris_Maestroa9ghc.mp3) ## [DetoxPod 211: The Return Of Jesse Stanford](https://detoxpod.podbean.com/e/detoxpod-211-the-return-of-jesse-stanford/) _2026-06-06 · Detoxicity: By Men, About Men, For Everyone_ Jesse originally appeared way back in episode 106, almost four years ago. A lot has happened since that time, and Jesse takes us through the changes that have occurred in his life recently. We talk about his pivot away from education and into the mental health space, we talk about why white guys can be so incredibly awkward (he speaks from a place of knowledge!), and we discuss everything from… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/6hrewtnbergemxwz/DetoxPod_Jesse_Stanford_20267bbf1.mp3) ## [DetoxPod 210: Tom DeSavia (Music Industry Exec)](https://detoxpod.podbean.com/e/detoxpod-210-tom-desavia-music-industry-exec/) _2026-05-01 · Detoxicity: By Men, About Men, For Everyone_ 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 Doe. Tom and I sit down to talk about coming of age in the music industry, what's changed and what hasn't. We talk about how the last few years have found him… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/n92efrtxbgf34y3m/DetoxPod-Tom_DeSaviab5kl2.mp3) ## [DetoxPod 209: Greg Harrell](https://detoxpod.podbean.com/e/detoxpod-209-greg-harrell/) _2026-04-15 · Detoxicity: By Men, About Men, For Everyone_ 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 long time, this podcast recording marks one of the first times we've actually had a voice-to-voice conversation. Is this the future? I dunno. I guess it's a little… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/76ft2yk7iap2c43t/DetoxPod-_Greg_Harrell94hb3.mp3) ## [DetoxPod 208: Thomas Acox](https://detoxpod.podbean.com/e/detoxpod-208-thomas-acox/) _2026-03-26 · Detoxicity: By Men, About Men, For Everyone_ 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 refresh. The two of us have known one another for well over a decade, so we bring a fair amount of history into our conversation. It covers the rediscovery of… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/92dp3yfktmrtnmaq/DetoxPod-Thomas_Acoxb129a.mp3) ## [DetoxPod 207: Erik Jensen](https://detoxpod.podbean.com/e/detoxpod-207-erik-jensen/) _2026-03-12 · Detoxicity: By Men, About Men, For Everyone_ 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 and co-directed alongside his wife, Jessica Blank) will receive a theatrical release later this year. Read an amazing article about the creation of this film… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/egshpv7cu5uuuxd7/DetoxPod_207_Erik_Jensen8k7sr.mp3) ## [DetoxPod: Why The Long Pause?](https://detoxpod.podbean.com/e/detoxpod-why-the-long-pause/) _2026-02-15 · Detoxicity: By Men, About Men, For Everyone_ 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. [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/wwkcstgvx5483iis/DetoxPod_Why_The_Long_Pause9dcve.mp3) ## [DetoxPod 206: Chris Tsaganeas (Musician/Attorney)](https://detoxpod.podbean.com/e/detoxpod-206-chris-tsaganeas-musicianattorney/) _2025-10-02 · Detoxicity: By Men, About Men, For Everyone_ 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, lengthy conversation (I feel like it's been a while since the last episode, so this one is a little long to make up for it!) in which we discuss everything from… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/i75kgjfecmec8rpq/DetoxPod_Chris_Tsaganeasa6n1j.mp3) ## [DetoxPod 205: Shawn Setaro (Journalist/Musician)](https://detoxpod.podbean.com/e/detoxpod-205-shawn-setaro-journalistmusician/) _2025-09-03 · Detoxicity: By Men, About Men, For Everyone_ 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 case, and most recently covered the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial. Shawn helps me unpack some of my disillusionment with hip-hop in recent years, but in addition to… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/hhxjkpx7kq5jyfuk/DetoxPod206-_Shawn_Setaro9ybu8.mp3) ## [DetoxPod 204: YawnyBlew Returns! (Creative/Thought Leader)](https://detoxpod.podbean.com/e/detoxpod-204-yawnyblew-returns-creativethought-leader/) _2025-08-20 · Detoxicity: By Men, About Men, For Everyone_ 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 navigating an industry that hasn’t always embraced him. A heartfelt discussion about love, healing, and making space for the next generation. [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/gwitjnnq7z4wiet5/DetoxPod_204_Yawny37jqoh.mp3) ## [Ultra-Quiet Business Mini (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/d8aypfY3AWmP) _2025-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Compact business mini, ultra-quiet for focused work. ## [DetoxPod 203: Sam Gellerstein (Musician, Educator)](https://detoxpod.podbean.com/e/detoxpod-203-sam-gellerstein-musician-educator/) _2025-08-06 · Detoxicity: By Men, About Men, For Everyone_ 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 collectives, fusing energy, activism, and community. Sam opens up about the band’s origin story, from pandemic-era street performances to sold-out tours with acts… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ygjqp9r6a4jy2q5n/DetoxPod_203-_Sam_Gellerstein_Edit5zhdx.mp3) ## [DetoxPod 202: Rodney McCoy AKA Daddy Rod Returns!](https://detoxpod.podbean.com/e/detoxpod-202-rodney-mccoy-aka-daddy-rod-returns/) _2025-07-23 · Detoxicity: By Men, About Men, For Everyone_ 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 Black masculinity, sexuality, gentrification and nostalgia, HIV and STI stigma, and aging in the queer community. What does it mean to accept vulnerability and… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/nzg4xmi83jat4w6v/DetoxPod_202-Daddy_Rod_Pt_26n0mb.mp3) ## [DetoxPod 201: Craig Chapman (Mentor/Entrepreneur)](https://detoxpod.podbean.com/e/detoxpod-201-craig-chapman-mentorentrepreneur/) _2025-07-09 · Detoxicity: By Men, About Men, For Everyone_ 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 the course of his life. I'm grateful to have him on my show to touch on everything from his beginnings in radio to branching out into entrepreneurship (he's been… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/5nit94qw6ham2dnr/DetoxPod_201-_Craig_Chapmanatgn0.mp3) ## [DetoxPod 200 : Mike Joseph Answers Your Questions!](https://detoxpod.podbean.com/e/detoxpod-200-mike-joseph-answers-your-questions/) _2025-06-25 · Detoxicity: By Men, About Men, For Everyone_ 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 in your regular pod rotation lightly. If this is your first listen-welcome! I hope you enjoy and go back and listen to some older episodes! Second, thanks to… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/zet5dx4rja8jttea/DetoxPod_200_Final91m3e.mp3) ## [DetoxPod 199 : Tyrie McKinnie (2nd Appearance!)](https://detoxpod.podbean.com/e/detoxpod-199-tyrie-mckinnie-2nd-appearance/) _2025-06-10 · Detoxicity: By Men, About Men, For Everyone_ 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, and I highly recommend it! It's Black Music Month and Pride Month, and Ty stands proudly at the intersection. We talk about how his queerness informs the music he… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/297xm6yaakyg55j8/DetoxPod_199-_Tyrie_McKinnie_II6n2os.mp3) ## [DetoxPod 198: Ari Jacobson (Clinical Director, Backline.care)](https://detoxpod.podbean.com/e/detoxpod-198-ari-jacobson-clinical-director-backlinecare/) _2025-05-27 · Detoxicity: By Men, About Men, For Everyone_ 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 director, Ari Jacobson. In our chat, Ari takes us through his origin story; we talk about how he joined Backline and go through the circuitous route that led to him… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/6r96jg648i84fsdg/DetoxPod_198-Ari_Jacobson_Edit68sag.mp3) ## [DetoxPod 197: Logan Petersen (Mental Health Champ/Dad Bod/Beard)](https://detoxpod.podbean.com/e/detoxpod-197-logan-petersen-mental-health-champdad-bodbeard/) _2025-05-14 · Detoxicity: By Men, About Men, For Everyone_ 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 the other half of Dad Bods and Beards, and our chat covers quite a bit of ground: from his bipolar diagnosis and the cop that saved his life to his ongoing… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ksmuvjbzkcanf62u/DetoxPod_Logan_Petersen_Editak21f.mp3) ## [DetoxPod 196: Greg Burmeister (Producer/Actor/Podcast Host)](https://detoxpod.podbean.com/e/detoxpod-196-greg-burmeister-produceractorpodcast-host/) _2025-05-07 · Detoxicity: By Men, About Men, For Everyone_ 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 remembering how good a conversation it was. Greg co-hosts the podcast " Talking Schmidt" , which I was lucky enough to appear on last fall. He is also the second (at… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/mpdvgppz4qyyh3zm/DetoxPod_Greg_Burmeister6th4k.mp3) ## [DetoxPod 195: Tom Gentry (Coach/Counselor)](https://detoxpod.podbean.com/e/detoxpod-195-tom-gentry-coachcounselor/) _2025-04-23 · Detoxicity: By Men, About Men, For Everyone_ 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 counselor specializing in addiction. He's also a passionate advocate for progressive masculinity, which makes him a perfect fit for Detoxpod! Tom and I chat… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/m9ef9j7khcp3j9t5/DetoxPod_Tom_Gentry62n34.mp3) ## [DetoxPod 194: Rodney McCoy AKA Daddy Rod (Activist/Podcaster)](https://detoxpod.podbean.com/e/detoxpod-194-rodney-mccoy-aka-daddy-rod-activistpodcaster/) _2025-04-09 · Detoxicity: By Men, About Men, For Everyone_ 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 DetoxPod guest Damon Jacobs. Like Damon, Rodney is an activist for sexual health. But he has a story all his own. Rod and I connect over our shared Brooklyn upbringing,… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/bz38v2jv8qm8sugk/DetoxPod_Rodney_McCoyawt17.mp3) ## [Ship everywhere from one CLI (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/1H4KrppHQv26) _2025-04-09 · **Sponsored**_ One codebase, hosted runners, encrypted credentials, and automated submissions across stores ## [DetoxPod 193: Damon Jacobs (Therapist/Activist) Returns!](https://detoxpod.podbean.com/e/detoxpod-193-damon-jacobs-therapistactivist-returns/) _2025-03-26 · Detoxicity: By Men, About Men, For Everyone_ 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 (specifically HIV) awareness for years. Damon and I reconnect to talk about life in the new American presidential administration, and how to keep your wits about… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/jpxek8tqvcum9isg/DetoxPod_Damon_Jacobs_II8hv4p.mp3) ## [DetoxPod 192: Tyson Allred (Creator/Entrepreneur)](https://detoxpod.podbean.com/e/detoxpod-192-tyson-allred-creatorentrepreneur/) _2025-03-05 · Detoxicity: By Men, About Men, For Everyone_ 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 those!), which is a community and podcast centered around positive portrayals of masculinity and the acknowledgment of the work it takes to overcome some of the… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/beabdftxb9ztbe7r/DetoxPod_Tyson_Allred_General6p3hm.mp3) ## [DetoxPod 191: John Hill Returns!](https://detoxpod.podbean.com/e/detoxpod-191-john-hill-returns/) _2025-02-19 · Detoxicity: By Men, About Men, For Everyone_ 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 chat about a lot of things; including his bodybuilding journey, the current political climate (and dealing with a conservative parent), navigating popular… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/y7q9gzwnv6jye8f9/DetoxPod_John_Hill_IIbf1hw.mp3) ## [DetoxPod 190: Rob Cohen (2 Bi Guys Crossover Episode)](https://detoxpod.podbean.com/e/detoxpod-190-rob-cohen-2-bi-guys-crossover-episode/) _2025-02-05 · Detoxicity: By Men, About Men, For Everyone_ 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 behind us recording together again was to discuss our recent experiences with alternative therapies, including ketamine and ayahuasca, and how these experiences… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/zfkmfdx5v92vgg7h/DetoxPod_190-_Rob_Cohen_2_Bi_Guys_Crossover_a7b3a.mp3) ## [DetoxPod 189: Marco Anteros (Community Organizer/Surrogate Partner)](https://detoxpod.podbean.com/e/detoxpod-189-marco-anteros-community-organizersurrogate-partner/) _2025-01-22 · Detoxicity: By Men, About Men, For Everyone_ 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 surrogate partner, you ask? Well...listen to the episode to find out. You can also get a little more info about what Marco does here . I've been fortunate… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/z7vuyz4jdw6p9tfj/DetoxPod_189-_Marco_Anteros6qkz9.mp3) ## [DetoxPod 188: Courtney Brame (Educator)](https://detoxpod.podbean.com/e/detoxpod-188-courtney-brame-educator/) _2025-01-08 · Detoxicity: By Men, About Men, For Everyone_ 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 people who are living with herpes. He also founded SELFED , which promotes emotional wellness for men and recently hosted a symposium for Black men's emotional… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/9y4g6b8ag5zg27hn/DetoxPod_188-Courtney_Brame73yko.mp3) ## [DetoxPod 187 : Tristan More (Podcaster/Friend)](https://detoxpod.podbean.com/e/detoxpod-187-tristan-more-podcasterfriend/) _2024-12-11 · Detoxicity: By Men, About Men, For Everyone_ 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 chat about everything from grief and loss to the evolution of our particular relationship. The meat of the episode, I think, relates to Tristan's evolution as a… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/q64jyqhhcdhpx6bt/DetoxPod-_Tristan_More8uofp.mp3) ## [DetoxPod 186 : "Fin" (Host, "Normalizing NonMonogamy Podcast")](https://detoxpod.podbean.com/e/detoxpod-186-fin-host-normalizing-nonmonogamy-podcast/) _2024-10-09 · Detoxicity: By Men, About Men, For Everyone_ 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 people. Fin and I discuss his journey through nonmonogamy, which started back in his college days. We chat about creating and cultivating community and being a… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/zfw7mktvunnw4yze/DetoxPod_Fin_Shortbqyw8.mp3) ## [DetoxPod 185 : Damon L. Jacobs (Therapist/Activist)](https://detoxpod.podbean.com/e/detoxpod-185-damon-l-jacobs-therapistactivist/) _2024-09-25 · Detoxicity: By Men, About Men, For Everyone_ 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 journey of growing up gay, the impact of the AIDS crisis, and the evolution of sexual health awareness. He emphasizes the importance of body image, self-acceptance,… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/8fzaenpw8mdfurjy/DetoxPod_Damon_Jacobsas877.mp3) ## [DetoxPod 184: Nore Davis (Comedian/Actor)](https://detoxpod.podbean.com/e/detoxpod-184-nore-davis-comedianactor/) _2024-09-11 · Detoxicity: By Men, About Men, For Everyone_ 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 website and covers several of the topics we wind up talking about in this episode. Our conversation explores themes of healing, emotional vulnerability, and the… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/38cuvixw75t97aty/DetoxPod_184_-_Nore_Davis8ioni.mp3) ## [Transcript-Driven Stock Discovery (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/NOI2fp24uhBU) _2024-09-11 · **Sponsored**_ Ranked, evidence-backed watchlists from indexed executive transcripts for 1–2 quarter horizons ## [DetoxPod 183 : Josh Gondelman (Writer/Comedian) Returns!](https://detoxpod.podbean.com/e/detoxpod-183-josh-gondelman-writercomedian-returns/) _2024-08-28 · Detoxicity: By Men, About Men, For Everyone_ 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 Josh’s career and personal life. I give a shout out to his substack newsletter, and what it feels like to give advice (or more accurately: pep talks) to others.… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/j6zzepe28tumikaa/DetoxPod_Josh_Gondelman_II_Patreonbc9m1.mp3)