Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1577 - Modern Dating, Masculinity & What Truly Endures

On this week’s The Brian Crombie Hour, Friday’s show dives into the real, unfiltered world of relationships — far beyond the curated, algorithm-driven version. Part 1 — Folklaur Chevrier on Modern Dating
Brian talks with Folklaur Chevrier about navigating romance in today’s digital culture. They discuss:

• The gap between online personas and real-life presence
• Why authenticity can feel risky in a cancel-culture environment
• The evolving role of chivalry
• Politics, religion, and finances in dating — and whether avoidance is wise
• The delicate balance men face between strength and vulnerability
• What genuine interest really looks like

This conversation explores boundaries, attraction, respect, and the tension between performance and sincerity in modern connection. Part 2 — Brian Crombie: Rags, Riches & Masculinity
Brian reflects on personal moments from a recent business trip — including the birth of his first grandchild, medical uncertainty, a tough argument, and David Szalay’s novel Flesh. He asks the hard question: amid career, strategy, and social performance, how much energy do we spend protecting intimacy? Markets fluctuate, status rises and falls, masculinity can be performed — but connection requires humility, honesty, and presence. When the cycles reset, what actually endures?