# Toxic Masculinity on The No Agenda Show Toxic Masculinity comes up in 13 chapters across 13 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from June 2016 to May 2024. - **Chapters:** 13 - **Episodes:** 13 - **Discussed:** June 2016 – May 2024 - **Related topics:** [Australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [Chris Rock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-rock.md), [Gillette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gillette.md), [Advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [Alopecia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alopecia.md), [Anthony Albanese](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthony-albanese.md), [Boris Johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boris-johnson.md), [Chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [Deepfakes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deepfakes.md), [Diversity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diversity.md) ## Chapters 1–13 of 13 ### Australia Online Safety Legislation, Toxic Male Extremism - **Episode:** [1656: Johnson Pivot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1656-johnson-pivot.md) - **Published:** 2024-05-02 - **Time:** 2:14:32–2:20:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1656-johnson-pivot/chapter/australia-online-safety-legislation-toxic-male-extremism.md Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced new measures to combat "toxic male extremist views" and misogynistic content online. The legislation will also target the creation and distribution of deepfake pornography. A producer's letter from Australia described a "crushed" population facing a cost-of-living crisis and a loss of political agency. Keywords: [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [anthony albanese](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthony-albanese.md), e-safety, [toxic masculinity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/toxic-masculinity.md), [deepfakes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deepfakes.md) ### Will Smith Oscars Slap and Toxic Masculinity Debate - **Episode:** [1508: 2022 Best of End of Show Mixes Special](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1508-2022-best-of-end-of-show-mixes-special.md) - **Published:** 2022-12-01 - **Time:** 1:34:38–1:39:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1508-2022-best-of-end-of-show-mixes-special/chapter/will-smith-oscars-slap-and-toxic-masculinity-debate.md The 94th Academy Awards are overshadowed by Will Smith slapping Chris Rock on stage following a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith's alopecia. Media commentators describe the event as a display of "toxic masculinity" and "narcissism," while some in Hollywood express being "sickened" by the subsequent standing ovation for Smith. The segment includes a musical parody about the incident and the "cuckold" dynamics of the Smith marriage. Keywords: [will smith](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/will-smith.md), [chris rock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-rock.md), [oscars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oscars.md), [toxic masculinity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/toxic-masculinity.md), [alopecia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alopecia.md) ### Boris Johnson, Toxic Masculinity, Putin Gender Comments - **Episode:** [1464: Bomb Rotterdam!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1464-bomb-rotterdam.md) - **Published:** 2022-06-30 - **Time:** 15:36–17:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1464-bomb-rotterdam/chapter/boris-johnson-toxic-masculinity-putin-gender-comments.md British Prime Minister Boris Johnson claimed that Vladimir Putin would not have invaded Ukraine if he were a woman, labeling the war a "perfect example of toxic masculinity." The hosts analyze Johnson's phrasing and suggest his comments were a form of virtue signaling intended for a domestic audience. The segment notes a verbal slip where Johnson appeared to almost use the word "rape" before correcting himself to "invasion." Keywords: [boris johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boris-johnson.md), [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [toxic masculinity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/toxic-masculinity.md), [g7](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/g7.md), [gender](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gender.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md) ### Gillette Firefighter Ad, Toxic Masculinity Pivot - **Episode:** [1166: Tacorista](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1166-tacorista.md) - **Published:** 2019-08-25 - **Time:** 2:19:35–2:21:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1166-tacorista/chapter/gillette-firefighter-ad-toxic-masculinity-pivot.md Following a $5 billion write-down and backlash over its "toxic masculinity" campaign, Gillette has pivoted back to traditional advertising featuring local heroes. A new Australian ad features a clean-shaven firefighter discussing the mental and physical preparation required for his job. The hosts noted the stark contrast between this "Gillette Man" approach and the brand's previous controversial social messaging. Keywords: [gillette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gillette.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [toxic masculinity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/toxic-masculinity.md), [firefighters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/firefighters.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md) ### Gillette Ad Backlash, Procter & Gamble Write-down - **Episode:** [1160: VAT Camel](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1160-vat-camel.md) - **Published:** 2019-08-04 - **Time:** 1:49:10–1:52:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1160-vat-camel/chapter/gillette-ad-backlash-procter-gamble-write-down.md Procter & Gamble reported an $8 billion write-down on Gillette, with $5 billion attributed to the backlash against its "toxic masculinity" advertisement. The failure is blamed on "social justice warrior" influence within advertising agencies like WPP and Grey. Keywords: [gillette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gillette.md), [procter & gamble](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/procter-gamble.md), [toxic masculinity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/toxic-masculinity.md), [wpp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wpp.md), [omnicom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/omnicom.md) ### John Mayer on the Male Contract and Toxic Masculinity - **Episode:** [1076: M-Word](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1076-m-word.md) - **Published:** 2018-10-11 - **Time:** 2:32:03–2:36:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1076-m-word/chapter/john-mayer-on-the-male-contract-and-toxic-masculinity.md Musician John Mayer's comments on the "male contract" and the pressure on men to be sexually performative are critiqued. The hosts dismiss his views as "projecting" his own issues onto all men and label his commentary as "extremely annoying." Keywords: john mayer, [toxic masculinity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/toxic-masculinity.md), male contract, [puberty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/puberty.md), [gender roles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gender-roles.md), douchery ### Male Supremacy, SPLC and Toxic Masculinity - **Episode:** [1054: Without Evidence](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1054-without-evidence.md) - **Published:** 2018-07-29 - **Time:** 2:42:22–2:44:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1054-without-evidence/chapter/male-supremacy-splc-and-toxic-masculinity.md The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has begun tracking "male supremacy" as a hateful ideology. The hosts argue that the SPLC is ignoring the actual subjugation of women in certain religious faiths while focusing on "brainwashing" the public about Western gender dynamics. Keywords: [southern poverty law center](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/southern-poverty-law-center.md), male supremacy, [toxic masculinity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/toxic-masculinity.md), muslim faith, [gender politics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gender-politics.md) ### Media Hypocrisy, Toxic Masculinity and Fruitcake - **Episode:** [1035: Hundos](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1035-hundos.md) - **Published:** 2018-05-21 - **Time:** 19:22–23:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1035-hundos/chapter/media-hypocrisy-toxic-masculinity-and-fruitcake.md The media's fascination with the royal wedding is contrasted with modern critiques of toxic masculinity and gender equality. While news outlets like PBS and Fox News provided extensive coverage, critics point out the irony of glorifying an ancient patriarchal institution. Additionally, the tradition of royal fruitcakes is discussed, noting that a slice of Queen Elizabeth’s 1947 wedding cake recently sold at auction. Keywords: [toxic masculinity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/toxic-masculinity.md), [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [shep smith](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shep-smith.md), [queen elizabeth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/queen-elizabeth.md), fruitcake, [hypocrisy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hypocrisy.md) ### "MasculinUT" and the War on Toxic Masculinity - **Episode:** [1029: Batteries Not Included](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1029-batteries-not-included.md) - **Published:** 2018-04-29 - **Time:** 2:52:28–3:00:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1029-batteries-not-included/chapter/masculinut-and-the-war-on-toxic-masculinity.md The University of Texas at Austin has launched "MasculinUT," a program aimed at helping male students develop a "healthy sense of masculinity" by rejecting traditional gender roles. The school is hiring a "Healthy Masculinites Coordinator" to combat "interpersonal violence," which includes verbal abuse and flirting. The program is criticized as a cyclical return to 1960s-era radical feminism. Keywords: [university of texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/university-of-texas.md), masculinut, [toxic masculinity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/toxic-masculinity.md), interpersonal violence, [gender identity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gender-identity.md) ### Jordan Peterson on Masculinity, Education and Equity - **Episode:** [1014: Rise of the Betas](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1014-rise-of-the-betas.md) - **Published:** 2018-03-08 - **Time:** 2:36:49–2:41:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1014-rise-of-the-betas/chapter/jordan-peterson-on-masculinity-education-and-equity.md Jordan Peterson discussed the "war on men" on Tucker Carlson's show, arguing that masculine competence is being wrongly labeled as "tyranny" or "toxic." He criticized the education system for replacing traditional learning with "indoctrination" regarding white privilege and systemic racism. Peterson advised parents to remove their children from classes that focus on "equity, diversity, and inclusivity." Keywords: [jordan peterson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jordan-peterson.md), [tucker carlson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tucker-carlson.md), [toxic masculinity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/toxic-masculinity.md), [equity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/equity.md), [diversity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diversity.md), [indoctrination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/indoctrination.md) ### Toxic Masculinity Debate and Chris Rock Special - **Episode:** [1010: Spin the Bottle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1010-spin-the-bottle.md) - **Published:** 2018-02-22 - **Time:** 51:19–54:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1010-spin-the-bottle/chapter/toxic-masculinity-debate-and-chris-rock-special.md USA Today and other outlets have renewed the debate on "toxic masculinity" following recent mass shootings, suggesting that societal pressures on men to repress emotions lead to violence. Comedian Chris Rock's new Netflix special also touched on school shootings, with Rock making controversial comments about wanting "equality" in school violence. Critics point out that high rates of violence in cities like Chicago and Oakland receive significantly less media attention than suburban school shootings. Keywords: [toxic masculinity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/toxic-masculinity.md), [usa today](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usa-today.md), [chris rock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-rock.md), [netflix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netflix.md), [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md) ### No Agenda Episode 834 Recap, Jo Cox News Lag - **Episode:** [835: Woman Person](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/835-woman-person.md) - **Published:** 2016-06-19 - **Time:** 1:21:53–1:23:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/835-woman-person/chapter/no-agenda-episode-834-recap-jo-cox-news-lag.md The hosts address listener complaints about not covering the Jo Cox murder in real-time during the previous episode, citing the high signal-to-noise ratio in the chat room. Credit is given to Scuba Steve for the "Toxic Masculinity" artwork for episode 834, which featured an FBI and Facebook-themed design. Keywords: [no agenda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda.md), scuba steve, [toxic masculinity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/toxic-masculinity.md), jo cox, signal-to-noise ### US Uncut Propaganda, Toxic Masculinity and G4S - **Episode:** [834: Toxic Masculinity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/834-toxic-masculinity.md) - **Published:** 2016-06-16 - **Time:** 19:39–27:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/834-toxic-masculinity/chapter/us-uncut-propaganda-toxic-masculinity-and-g4s.md A viral report from US Uncut is deconstructed as anti-gun propaganda, focusing on terms like "toxic masculinity" and the shooter's employment at G4S. The report claims Mateen was an "American as apple pie" product of domestic culture rather than a foreign terrorist. G4S, the world's largest security firm, is noted for its involvement in the prison industrial complex and border transportation. 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