What does it actually mean to be a “tough guy”?

Lately, that definition feels… off. Somewhere along the way, toughness has been confused with anger. Strength with cruelty. Confidence with tearing other people down.

In this solo episode of The Story of Us, Jeff steps back and challenges that idea.

This one is personal.

Through the lens of his son Brady—a welder, diesel mechanic, and what most would call a “man’s man”—Jeff explores the difference between being disciplined, resilient, and capable… versus being closed off, hateful, or divisive.

Because those aren’t the same thing.

And they never were.

This episode is a spoken-word reflection based on Jeff’s blog post:

“You Can Be a Man’s Man Without Being an Asshole”

It’s about redefining strength. Reclaiming character. A ...