But what does it actually mean to be “manly”? Join me, Adam Ragusa, as we explore what exactly it means to be a man in the modern western world through a yearlong sociological research thesis I conducted with the University of New Haven.  Utilizing data from countless research journals, media articles, and interviews with fans of My Little Pony Friendship is Magic, the Bronies as a contemporary subculture have helped scope out the complexity what it might mean to be a man in 2014. 

Recorded in the Hall of the Moon on Friday, August 1st, 2014 at BronyCon 2014.

About BronyCon: Based in Baltimore, Md., BronyCon is the premiere convention for My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic fans of all ages. Last year’s event drew more than 9,600 attendees from all seven continents.This year’s event, scheduled for Aug. 7-9, 2015 at the Baltimore Convention Center, is expected to trump that figure. The convention features special guests, diverse programming, and a multi-night music festival. For more information, check out bronycon.org.

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