The MAJO Podcast

In this episode of The MAJO Podcast , Derek sits down with guest hosts Ryan Jackson and Rudolph “PJ” Tolar for an honest conversation about change, identity, and what it means to outgrow the man you used to be. They talk about how life’s biggest shifts — losing weight, rebuilding after loss, finding faith again — can bring both pride and grief, and how growth can sometimes make you miss the versio...

In this first installment of The MAJO Podcast’s five-part series on sex and intimacy, Derek, Jason, and their friend Piyush Patel — a clinical sexologist — dive into one of the most common struggles in marriage: mismatched desire. Why does it often feel like one partner wants more, while the other just wants rest? The guys explore the deeper layers behind that tension — from stress, timing, and em...

In this episode of The MAJO Podcast , Derek and Jason dive into why making and keeping friends gets so hard for men as they get older. From the steep decline in close male friendships to the pressures of marriage, fatherhood, and work, they unpack the cultural messages that keep men from being vulnerable and real with each other. The conversation explores how friendships change over time, why so m...

In this episode of the MAJO Podcast, Derek and Jason get real about the emotional rollercoaster of fatherhood as kids grow from dependence to independence. They share the sting of shifting from “superhero dad” to background character, the struggles of raising teenagers, and the bittersweet pride of watching children step into adulthood. The conversation digs into the dangers of parenting out of fe...

In this episode of the MAJO Podcast, Jason, Derek, and guest host Christopher Stewart get real about what it’s like raising daughters in a world that feels absolutely nuts. From the pressure to protect them, to the challenge of giving them freedom, to the fear of what they face online and in everyday life — nothing’s off the table. We share our own stories, the mistakes, the laughs, and the gut-pu...

In this episode of the MAJO Podcast, Jason, Derek, and guest host Chris Stewart open up about the tension between loving your family and still craving time alone. Through personal stories and honest reflection, they unpack the guilt, humor, and real-life challenges men face when balancing marriage, fatherhood, and personal space. The conversation dives into how communication and respect shape heal...

In this episode of the MAJO Podcast, Derek, Jason, and Rob DiMedio dive into the world of dad bods and emotional damage . They swap stories about body image, confidence, and the baggage men often carry into marriage and fatherhood. From the frustrations of weight struggles and shifting fitness goals to the deeper work of emotional healing, the guys keep it honest, raw, and funny. They explore how...

Do men even know what they’re feeling? In this episode of the MAJO Podcast, Derek and Jason sit down with guest host AJ Bussey to get real about fatherhood, masculinity, and the messiness of emotions. They share the struggles men face in learning (or not learning) how to name what they feel, the cost of staying emotionally unavailable, and why presence matters more than perfection in parenting. Fr...

In this inaugural episode of The MAJO Podcast, hosts Derek, Jason, and special guest Mack O dive into the humorous and often regretful experiences of parenting. They share personal stories about the things they wish they hadn't said to their children, the lessons learned from those moments, and the impact of language on their kids. In this engaging conversation, the hosts explore the complexities...