# Manhood: Stories about masculinity

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Podcast: [The Story Collider](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-story-collider-511167)
Published: 2026-07-17T04:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

What does it actually mean to “be a man”? In this week’s episode, both of our storytellers grapple with masculinity and are forced to confront what manhood means to them. Part 1: As a teenager, Mike McFadden realizes one part of his body isn’t developing like the other boys his age. Part 2: Ricky Ortiz believed that to be a good husband, father, and provider, he could never show weakness. Mike McFadden works in the television industry, based out of NYC. He is also indie arts producer intersecting storytelling, clown, and film.   Ricky Ortiz is a founder, husband, father, and avid storyteller. As a firm believer in the significance and the power of vulnerable stories, Ricky aims to speak to the heart and build connection with others to help them think deeply about what they believe, why it matters, and how it impacts the world around them. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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