Jordan Castro
Author and in-person guest on the episode who discussed his novel Muscle Man and themes around lifting, mental health, and cultural commentary.
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Nov 7, 2025 • 3h 12min
Elon's Trillion Dollar Pay Package, Breaking Down the State of AI | Katherine Boyle, Mikey Shulman, Immad Akhund, Jordan Castro
Katherine Boyle, a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz, explains the transformative defense acquisition reforms set to modernize military procurement. Mikey Shulman, CEO of Suno, shares insights on how AI is revolutionizing music creation, from democratizing production to professional workflows. Immad Akhund, CEO of Mercury, highlights the fintech company’s profitability and its innovative use of AI in operations following lessons from the SVB crisis. Lastly, Jordan Castro discusses themes from his novel, muscle building, and mental health in contemporary culture.
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.
