Tom Junod On Masculinity And His Dad
Journalist Tom Junod discussed his new memoir, which explores themes of masculinity, his complex relationship with his father, and personal experiences with Catholicism and identity. The conversation with Andrew Sullivan covered Junod's upbringing, his father's wartime injury and infidelities, and the cultural and emotional legacies passed through generations. Topics also included Junod's career, self-image, and reflections on the sexual revolution and its impact on men and women.
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The Dishcast with Andrew SullivanTom Junod On Masculinity And His Dad1×Preview0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -59:25-59:25Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade.Tom Junod On Masculinity And His DadI talked to one of the finest feature writers of my generation about his raw memoir.Andrew SullivanMay 01, 2026∙ PaidShareTom and Lou Junod photographed in 1996 by Marion EttlingerTom is a journalist and author. A former staff writer at GQ and Esquire, the film A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood was based on his Esquire article on Fred Rogers. He’s currently a senior writer at ESPN, and his new memoir is called In the Days of My Youth I Was Told What It Means to Be a Man. It was an intense conversation — about dads, sex, Catholicism, and growing older.
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