Jordan Castro
Writer and deputy director of the Cluny Project, and author of the novels The Novelist and Muscle Man; guest discussing his new novel and themes of masculinity, weightlifting, and inner life.
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Feb 20, 2013 • 1h 16min
Episode 150 — Jordan Castro
Author Jordan Castro discusses his poetry collection 'Young Americans' with rave reviews. Podcast covers phone sex, addiction and recovery, punk music influence, work experiences, and book tour adventures. Castro reflects on past struggles, creative peaks, and gratitude to listeners.
Sep 27, 2025 • 1h 13min
UNPAYWALLED: The Antidotes to Male Loneliness
In this conversation, Jordan Castro, a writer and deputy director of the Cluny Project, discusses his new novel, Muscle Man. He explores themes of masculinity, loneliness, and the mind-body connection. Castro delves into the protagonist's self-loathing and how weightlifting serves as a coping mechanism. The chat also highlights the novel's anti-campus elements, the role of humor, and the impact of modern alienation. Castro emphasizes the need for empathy in understanding flawed characters amidst today's societal pressures.
