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Being a Woman... for Men

Welcome to Being a Woman… For Men. A show where a guy, me, Ethan Banville, talks to women about obstacles they’ve faced in their lives and careers just for being women. Don’t worry, dudes and bros, this show isn’t a bunch of angry people screaming into a microphone. It’s a casual, funny and informative hour where I talk with executives, comedians, teachers, writers, lingerie makers, athletes and more who share life experiences that women don’t normally share with men. That’s right, we’ve got the secrets! The keys to forming stronger peer relationships with the opposite sex! And ladies, we’ve got amazing guests with relatable stories that you’ll love, too! You are not alone!
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May 10, 2017

I sat down with actor/director Jennette McCurdy to talk about what it's like to be a woman under the microscope. When we weren't laughing about Squatty Potty, she shared what it was like growing up with a bunch of boys, how she dealt with body image issues while on a hit TV show, and talked about the experiences she's had with men since becoming an adult in a very appearance-obsessed business. She also shares with us what feminism means to her and a few thoughts on how men can learn about the female experience and how they can be allies.

May 2, 2017

Actor/writer/producer Hannah Cheesman joins the podcast to talk about the differences and similarities in how women are treated as talent versus behind the camera, how she feels age is affecting her on camera time and how she teamed up with some amazing people to create and producer the award-winning web series "Whatever, Linda."

Apr 26, 2017

Actor/Writer/Director Bonnie Anderson comes on the podcast to talk about her start in the male-dominated field of lighting design, how she dealt with inappropriate advances during her acting days and what she runs into as a female director in a traditionally male position. We also discuss her upcoming docu-series about breasts and how women are often defined by those around them by their breast size.

Apr 19, 2017

Chief Of Staff to Massachusetts State Auditor Susan M. Bump, Seth Andrea McCoy joins the podcast for a talk about why she got into politics, why she left it for a stint in Los Angeles and her thoughts on what it takes for women to get more involved in politics. A truly selfless person, she tells us about her journey to help people, how she continues to find a way to make an impact and how planning a wedding is never easy no matter how organized you are.

Apr 12, 2017

Actress Stephanie Belding comes on the show to talk about her career on the big and small screen, her secret to diffusing unwelcome advances from men and how being around her dad's bodybuilding gym introduced her to women who lift and a life of fitness that has spanned too many sports to list.

Apr 4, 2017

In honor of the twentieth anniversary of the release of Romy and Michele's High School Reunion, I talk with writer/producer Robin Schiff in one of my earliest interviews. She shares about her early life, how she found The Groundlings and how it changed her life for the better. A great voice for women in the industry, Robin shares her thoughts on the status quo, what she thinks needs to change and some thoughts on how to change it.

Mar 29, 2017

This week I talk with more people about their experiences at the different women's marches around the U.S. My old friend, and first dude on the podcast, Billy Sullivan fills us in on Chicago while Mother and daughter, Susan and Olivia Flynn, give us the breakdown on Boston's march and what it meant to do something so powerful together. 

Mar 22, 2017

Comedian, actor, writer and super mom, Teresa Pavlinek, joins the podcast to discuss her life in comedy and starting out as a Second City performer, how not looking like your parents shapes your self image, and how discovering the perfect partner for her wasn't about sexual preference, but about falling in love with the right personality. 

Mar 14, 2017

Author, voice over artist, mom, stand up, co-host of the Monday edition of Fitness Confidential with Vinnie Tortorich and the first woman to voice an entire night on a network, Anna Vocino brings her openness, warmth and comedic voice to the Being A Woman... For Men podcast and talks about her life crunching numbers for the DNC, breaking into show business and how she fought to find what was causing her so many health issues. The result, her best selling cookbook "Eat Happy; Gluten Free, Grain Free, Low Carb Recipes for a Joyful Life."

Mar 7, 2017

On a special edition of the podcast, we have two great guests. First up is selections from my conversation with Miriam Trogdon, an extremely talented writer who pushes to create true women characters in rooms to end stereotypes on TV. Second is a conversation with activist Sharon Counts  who tells us her amazing tale of going to Washington D.C. for the Women's March. Next week we'll be back with an all new episode with the first Female Voice Actor to voice an entire night on a network, Anna Vocino! 

Mar 1, 2017

Actor and author Elda Lopez talks with me about her book The (In)Fidelity Factor: Points to Ponder Before You Cheat. She shares her own personal experiences on both sides of the equation, being cheated on and being the other woman, and how her book aims to bring awareness to the raw data that summarizes what it will cost you on an emotional, legal and financial level if you cheat.

Feb 22, 2017

Writer and Consulting Producer on ABC's "The Catch," Rina Mimoun talks with me about her writing career, what she tries to bring to a show to improve female characters and how she once hid her pregnancy in fear it could cost her her job. With her background in theatre and women's studies, our conversation was fun and informative with lots of lessons learned and advice to share. 

Feb 15, 2017

Actor Tova Epp sits down to talk about how a chaotic adolescence affects dating choices, differences between working for men and women, and how she's come to feel comfortable in her own skin despite pressures in the acting world. 

Feb 7, 2017

Jen Bush, one of the stars of Bravo's "There Goes The Motherhood," sits down to talk about being driven, getting divorced and the difficulties of dating as a forty year old woman. 

Jan 31, 2017

Stand up comedian Melissa Shoshahi fills us in on being a woman in comedy, how she fights for equal pay, how she brings her life experience as an Iranian American into her act and how she deals with the praise and hate that come her way. 

Jan 25, 2017

Second City alumni and master improv trainer, Kate Ashby, joins the Being A Woman For Men Podcast to talk with us about her very positive experience growing up in a house of boys, how she discovered improv and its benefits in life and how she came to be known as one of the best teachers in the biz for aspiring actors, comedians and even patients at the Centre For Addiction and Mental Health. 

Jan 17, 2017

Executive Producer of "The Real O'Neals," Stacy Traub, talks about her initial exposure to sexism in the work place, her inspiration and education from a female show runner, and how she's managed to make her home and work a nourishing, positive place for her, her family and her very diverse coworkers. 

Jan 11, 2017

Single mom, sales rep, casting agent, TV Executive... these and many others are titles Joan Lambur has had during her amazing life and career. Her never quit style and always finding a way to rise from the ashes helped her break through the glass ceiling and kick down the doors of the Old Boys Club. Her stories make for an inspiring episode filled with laughs and thoughtful messages we can all enjoy. 

Jan 4, 2017

CEO and co-founder of MyLabBox.com, Ursula Hessenflow, talks about life in the start up world, her drive for innovation to help others, and how she deals with managing sexism and women's issues in the workplace as a female boss. 

Dec 27, 2016

Author Audrey Shulman sits down to talk about her first experiences in Hollywood on a mostly female staff, the insanity of working at the American Girl Doll store, and how she came up with the idea of bringing cakes into bars to find a boyfriend and how it turned into a book deal.  

Dec 21, 2016

In this fascinating and jovial interview, the "Hipsterhood" web series creator talks to us about her Freeform pilot "Brown Girls," having parents in an arranged marriage, and what she's found to be more of a hurdle, race or gender." 

Nov 22, 2016

Cheryl Meyer – Actress turned writer/producer Cheryl Meyer has experienced the world of inappropriate solicitations on set and talks to us about how that made her feel and what she did to get past it and keep pushing toward her goal of being a respected actor/writer/producer. Her plea of “We’re just like you.” rings loud and clear in a fun and fascinating conversation about how on and off camera women are treated in and out of the business.

Nov 21, 2016

Amy Reynolds – Amy Reynolds works in post-production at Nickelodeon Animation during the daylight hours and runs pretty much every spare minute she has, often while dark. She hits half marathons almost weekly and logs more miles than most people’s cars. She’s a force of stamina to be reckoned with. When I saw her Facebook post about “running while female” and all the things women go through when running alone, I knew I had to interview her.

Nov 20, 2016

Kate Lynch – Actress, Director and Teacher Kate Lynch is best known for her role as Roxanne in Meatballs with Bill Murray and she has quite the story to tell about how she got the part. With her comedic whit she shares experiences from her long career and great advice on how men can learn more about what it’s like Being A Woman For Men and for women who want to communicate to men what they go through just because they’re a woman.

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