The Will Spencer Podcast

In this episode of “Poetry for Men," I read "Eulogy To A Hell of a Dame” by the legendary American poet Charles Bukowski. This poem about Bukowski's long deceased muse, Jane, demonstrates not just his mastery of poetic techniques, but his sense of romantic devotion. Despite being set in his familiar environment of the seedy underbelly of Los Angeles, Bukowski demonstrates that the values of beauty, love, and goodness nevertheless still apply. The poem is a testament to how one man loved one woman, and how her love for him lived on, long after she'd passed away. To read "Eulogy, To a Hell of a Dame", click here. To learn more about Charles Bukowski, click here. To visit Charles Bukowski's website, click here. To order "The Rag and Bone Shop of the Heart", click here. Visit https://renofmen.com to sign up to be notified about exciting upcoming news. Follow The Renaissance of Men on Instagram and Twitter.

In this engaging conversation, the anonymous figure behind The Howling Void, a popular Instagram presence, explores the significance of having a 'Telos' or soul-purpose in life. He discusses the most fulfilling paths often being the hardest and shares his passion for martial arts and psychedelics. Influenced by Marcus Aurelius, he emphasizes the importance of resilience, personal growth, and maintaining a clean sink! The dialogue illustrates the fusion of philosophy and modern challenges, urging men to seek deeper connections and embrace excellence.

In this episode of Poetry for Men, I read the exquisite "Last Gods” by the 20th century American poet Galway Kinnell. This graphic poem depicting a man and woman making passionate love weaves together both personal and mythological themes to produce a result that attains, to me, the status of high art. It has become one of my favorite poems of all time, and though it's taken an act of courage to read, the process was very much worth it. I hope you agree, and that this poem moves you as much as it does me. To read "Last Gods" online, click here For more about Galway Kinnell, click here To watch Galway Kinnell on YouTube, click here To hear Galway Kinnell read this poem on Spotify, click here To order "The Rag and Bone Shop of the Heart", click here. Visit https://renofmen.com to sign up to be notified about exciting upcoming news. Follow The Renaissance of Men on Instagram and Twitter

This week on the Renaissance of Men Podcast, Will Spencer interviews one of the most capable, dangerous, and deeply wise male leaders today, Mr. Swift. In a wide-ranging and entertaining conversation, we discuss: His history as a paramedic and at multiple levels of law enforcement, and how he evolved into the mentor and leader of men he is today His Christian faith, the Bible, our shared love for CS Lewis, his perspectives on religion, and how his faith shows up in all aspects of his life—including how it applies to the moral application of violence in our lives and towards the advancement of civilization His family lineage of warriors, and some of the challenges he faces with passing on his family's traditions and values in today's political climate The vital differences between killing & murder, and force & violence The breadth of what "holistic masculinity" means to him His journey with PTSD, and the unseen burdens that first responders take onto themselves to ensure the smooth running of our society His surprising artistic and creative hobbies, and the story behind his new Garden Club, coming soon What it means to kick your wife out of bed to make room for your girlfriend Information about the book "Left of Bang" (click here) Follow Mr. Swift on Twitter (click here) Follow Mr. Swift on Instagram (click here) Visit https://renofmen.com to sign up to be notified about exciting upcoming news. Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter.

In this episode of The Renaissance of Men’s “Poetry for Men” series, Will Spencer reads "A Man Lost By A River” by the American poet Michael Blumenthal. This rich and evocative poem asks us a question, "What if we didn't truly know ourselves?" What if somewhere inside there was a voice longing to be heard? Where might we find that voice, and what might it have to say? Blumenthal both asks and answers those questions in this poem, and as his life story illustrates, he knows what he's talking about. To read "A Man Lost By A River" click here. To learn more about Michael Blumenthal, click here. For Oscar Wilde's epigrams, click here. To watch Chris Thile perform Bach's Sonata No. 1 in G Minor on a mandolin, click here. To order "The Rag and Bone Shop of the Heart", click here. Visit https://renofmen.com to sign up to be notified about exciting upcoming news. Follow The Renaissance of Men on Instagram and Twitter.

This week on the Renaissance of Men Podcast, Will Spencer interviews married up-and-coming YouTube stars Jennifer Moleski and Dale Hiller. We talk about: The 21 Convention where I met them, and where we got to know each other, and how the convention can benefit both men and women What traditional partnership means to them, and the challenges of unlearning that they're facing individually, and together What it means for a woman to be a truly good wife and a man to be a truly good husband The perils of being a content creator on YouTube these days Jennifer shares her experience of becoming an adoptive mother to Dale's daughter after never wanting to have kids And Dale shares his personal story of transformation from childhood abuse into the strong and capable man he is today This is definitely one of my favorite conversations so far, and between talking about meaningful subjects we share a good bit of laughter. I hope you enjoy. Jennifer Moleski on YouTube (click here) Dale Hiller / LackLuster on YouTube (click here) Visit https://renofmen.com to sign up to be notified about exciting upcoming news. Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter (new account).

In this episode of The Renaissance of Men’s “Poetry for Men” series, Will Spencer reads the poem “Mother and Son” by one of Canada's most beloved literary figures, Alden Nowlan. This challenging and provocative piece highlights the ways that parental violence can masquerade as harmless touches, right before our eyes. But by understanding the differences between men and women, we see that not all is well. And through that discomfort, art can help us learn, and grow. To read "Mother and Son" click here. To learn more about Alden Nowlan, click here. To order "The Rag and Bone Shop of the Heart", click here. Visit https://renofmen.com to sign up to be notified about exciting upcoming news. Follow The Renaissance of Men on Instagram and Twitter.

This week on the Renaissance of Men Podcast, Will Spencer interviews author, blogger, licensed architect, and public speaker Socrates of 21 Studios and manningupsmart.com. We talk about: How to shift men's lives from Greek Tragedy to Greek Comedy, and how that parallels with The Hero's Journey Socrates' journey as a new father His personal transformation as a man, and where he's going next The struggles that some men face in overcoming divorce and the loss of loved ones And the origins of Socrates' name and his distinctive colorful shirts.  Socrates' Twitter: @manningupsmart Socrates' Website: http://manningupsmart.com Socrates' on 21 Studios YouTube Visit https://renofmen.com to sign up to be notified about exciting upcoming news. Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter (new account).

In this episode of The Renaissance of Men’s “Poetry for Men” series, Will Spencer reads the classic “Psalm of Life” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. To read "Psalm of Life", click here. To learn more about Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, click here. To order "The Rag and Bone Shop of the Heart", click here. Visit https://renofmen.com to sign up to be notified about exciting upcoming news. Twitter: @will_renofmen Instagram: @renofmen

This week on the Renaissance of Men Podcast, Will Spencer interviews blogger, author, speaker, and patriarch Zac Small, of thefamilyalpha.com and the Fraternity of Excellence. We talk about: The process of reclaiming his real name, and some of the disadvantages of using pseudonyms online The 21 Convention, Jack Donovan, Ivan Throne, Goldumund Unleashed, and Tanner Guzy, and their influences on Zac's life Lighting a fire in men's lives to create genuine transformation Where the name "The Renaissance of Men" came from and what it's all about My life-changing blog post, "To Lose the World and Gain My Soul" Zac's history in the "manosphere", or as we now call it, the Renaissance of Men Zac's "inner generator" and how he keeps it fueled and running smoothly How men need other men to break out of the boxes that we're trapped in Setting a high bar for his kids and his family, and building a legacy The nature of being Dominant vs. being Domineering The importance of in-person connections His wife Jackie, their relationship, and how they work together to build a strong family culture When he and his wife went to war with each other, and what they got out of that process and how its made their relationship what it is today Zac's Instagram: @zacsmall_ Zac's Twitter: @zacsmall_ Visit https://renofmen.com to sign up to be notified about exciting upcoming news. Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter (new account).