The Lurning Man with Omarr Cantu
In "The Lurning Man" podcast, host Omarr Cantu breaks down the walls of masculinity by discussing topics that many men were taught never to talk about. Omarr brings on guests from various walks of life to talk about depression, anxiety, mental health, sex, love, grief, culture shock, gender identity, race identity, and much more.
Through open and honest conversations, Omarr and his guests challenge traditional notions of what it means to be a man and encourage listeners to embrace vulnerability and self-discovery. The podcast offers a safe space for men to share their stories.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 47 minutes
- Episodes
- 18
- Years Active
- 2023
BONUS EPISODE 1: The Bus to Forever Pre-Interview with Fila Estrada
BONUS TRACK: In this podcast, host Omarr Cantu explores the topic of DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) and the experiences of Dreamers, undocumented individuals brought to the United Stat…
The Bus to Forever: Fila Estrada, Undocumented to Dreamer
In this podcast, host Omarr Cantu explores the topic of DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) and the experiences of Dreamers, undocumented individuals brought to the United States as childre…
Depression & Demons with Artist Brandon Torres
In this episode, host Omarr Cantu explores the topic of depression and anxiety, drawing on his personal experiences with these mental health challenges. He emphasizes the importance of seeking help a…
South Asian Stereotypes: Raj Shah
The Lurning Man Podcast is a project that started during the pandemic and evolved into a podcast. The host, Omarr Cantu, shares the audio from various interviews in this episode, beginning with an in…
Mistaken Identity: When I was Mistaken for a Woman with Cooper DeArmond
In this podcast episode, host Omarr Cantu shares the story of his friend Cooper DeArmand, who was mistakenly thought to be a woman by a client he had a phone-only relationship with. Cooper discusses …
African Americanism: A Hot Mic Conversation with Robert Bjorn Taylor
The Lurning Man Podcast, hosted by Omarr Cantu, originally started as a documentary project during the pandemic. In this episode, Omarr shares the audio interview with Bjorn Taylor, a bartender who h…
Sewing Like A Man, Substance Abuse to Fashion Design: The Journey of Brian Chavez
In this episode of The Lurning Man podcast, host Omarr Cantu interviews Brian Chavez, a fashion designer specializing in denim and embroidery. They discuss a variety of topics including substance abu…
The Ukrainian War: Vulnerability, Philanthropy, and Mental Health with Ivan Danishevsky of Ukraine's National eSports Federation
In this episode of The Lurning Man, host Omarr Cantu interviews Ivan Danishevsky, the President of the National eSports Federation of Ukraine. They discuss Ivan's philanthropic work for those fightin…
Anxiety & The Coma: Zach Paul's American Hero Dream Shattered by a Drunk Driver
In this episode of the Lurning Man Podcast, host Omarr welcomes Zach Paul, a brain injury survivor, and former US Navy SEAL, to discuss his life story and expertise in dealing with anxiety. Despite a…
Checking Yo Nuts: A 3x Testicular Cancer Survivor Story with Mason Moore
In this episode of the Lurning Man podcast, host Omarr Cantu talks with Mason Moore, who is a three-time testicular cancer survivor. The episode is titled "Check Yo Nuts" in honor of Testicular Cance…
Masculine & Feminine Energy: Learning from Abusive Fathers with Grant Dziak
On The Lurning Man podcast, Grant Dziak discussed his personal journey and experience balancing feminine and masculine energy within himself. As a former Ohio State University football player, Grant …
Trauma & Triumph: The Strength of Leroy the Machine Walker
In this episode of the Lurning Man podcast, host Omarr Cantu interviews Leroy "The Machine" Walker, one of the strongest men in the world. Leroy shares insights and wisdom beyond his impressive physi…
Gender Identity: Growing Up in the Wrong Body with Inara Tabir
On The Lurning Man podcast, host Omarr Cantu interviews the first female on the podcast Inara Tabir, a trans activist and a leader in the aerospace industry who comes from Vittlidge, Germany. Tabir d…
Clever Hard Wood: Exploring the Art of Furniture Making with David Lundell
In today's podcast, Omarr Cantu interviews furniture maker and content creator David Lundell, who is known for his intricate puzzles and hardwood designs. They discuss his experience within the Mormo…
Compassion & Force: Retired LAPD Officer Erik Milosevich
In this episode of the podcast, host Omarr Cantu interviews Erik Milosevich, a retired LAPD police officer. Eric has taken a different approach to law enforcement, working to use his influence and ex…
Race Identity: Navigating Life as a Half Black, Half Jewish Man with Elijah May
The Lurning Man talks to Elijah May about race identity. Although May was raised by a single, strong feminist mother, he was still the only black person growing up in the mountain town of North Carol…
Culture Shock: A Conversation with Joshua Legier
On this episode of the Lurning Man podcast, host Omarr Cantu interviews Joshua Legier, a male feminist, black community leader, entrepreneur, consultant, and business expert. Joshua talks about his e…
The Lurning Man with Omarr Cantu Teaser
Do you ever find yourself questioning if you’re living a life well-lived? If so, you’re not alone. For many of us, there are moments in life that challenge our perspective and force us to re-evaluate…