Our Pandemic Dad

In this mini episode, Mark revisits the strange emotional landscape of March 2020 and the onscreen embrace that so many of us were craving as we look ahead to our upcoming virtual event on April 23rd, featuring a conversation with Jason Bailey, author of Gandolfini: Jim, Tony, and the Life of a Legend.Join us as we talk action heroes, parasocial dads, the power of a good hug, and why James Gandolfini still feels like he was ours.Other Men is executive produced, hosted, and written by Mark Pagán. Mae Nagusky is our associate producer. Original music by Fulton Street Music Group.JOIN US for our virtual chat with Jason Bailey, author of Gandolfini: Jim, Tony, and the Life of a Legend—a deep discussion about the legacy of Tony Soprano, fatherhood, the reevaluation of male sex symbols, and a whole lot more. This event is online, it’s free, and we’ll be giving away copies of Bailey’s book to lucky attendees. RSVP for this conversation—April 23rd @ 7:30pm ET: tinyurl.com/yj45ezc7

While Other Men is under construction, Mark answers a listener’s question about navigating a workplace softball league—and the lingering anxieties of being picked last. From sweaty banyas in Coney Island to team dynamics on the field, this mini episode explores competition, camaraderie, and finding your own way in spaces that don’t always feel like home. Plus, we share a special invite to an upcoming event on masculinity, fatherhood, and Tony Soprano.Other Men is executive produced, hosted, and written by Mark Pagán. Mae Nagusky is our associate producer. Rebecca Seidel is lead engineer.Original music by Fulton Street Music Group.Got a question about masculinity? Share your ask in our anonymous form and we'll answer it on the pod or Substack: bit.ly/4bOg0yxJOIN US for our virtual chat with Jason Bailey, author of Gandolfini: Jim, Tony, and the Life of a Legend—a deep discussion about the legacy of Tony Soprano, fatherhood, the reevaluation of male sex symbols, and a whole lot more. This event is online, it’s free, and we’ll be giving away copies of Bailey’s book to lucky attendees. RSVP for this conversation—April 23rd @ 7:30pm ET: tinyurl.com/yj45ezc7