Inbetween Man

The final chapter of series one. If you think about the male gurus in the self-improvement space, they tend to have a certain flavour. It’s all about ‘high performance.’ You know, getting up at 5am for powerlifting, cold-water exposure and micro-dosing your own piss. We explore what this reveals about modern masculinity. Plus, you'll get to know journalist and funnyman Sam Delaney about what a healthier brand of self-improvement might look like for men. And discover how sports presenter turned motivational speaker Jake Humphrey is ripping off Sam’s mum.


CREDITS


Written by Max Dickins


Production, music and editing by Rich Le Gate


Guests - Sam Delaney


Voice artists - Ian Thomas Day, Paul Raymond, Dan Starkey, Freya Parker, Dan March, Andrea Fox.


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Men need to ‘talk about their feelings’ more. The modern man hears this refrain constantly: in the media, from online influencers – and often from their romantic partner. But what does it mean in practice? And how do we get better at it? You'll meet men’s therapist James Hawes who explains that the average man has just six words to express the full range of their emotions. And Max put’s his emotional expressiveness to the ultimate test, as he takes you onto the couch in his real-life couples’ counselling sessions.


Written by Max Dickins.


Music and editing by Rich Le Gate.


Guest: James Hawes.


Voice artists: Annie McGrath, Dan Subin, Megan Rose McCarthy, Ian Thomas Day, Lisa Ronaghan, Liz Guterbock, Adam Rojco.


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According to researchers, men are facing a ‘friendship recession.’ And it’s making us miserable. But what can men do about it? 


You'll be introduced to evolutionary anthropologist Dr Robin Dunbar, probably the world’s foremost expert on friendship. He explains the differences between the male and female social worlds – and what guys need to do to keep their friendships going. 


Plus, we explore whether modern culture misunderstands male friendships. And ask: have we become blinded to male intimacy?


CREDITS


Written by Max Dickins


Music and sound design by Rich Le Gate


Guest: Dr Robin Dunbar


Voice artists: Dan Starkey, Paul Raymond, Dan March, Andrea Fox.


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When his wife offers to pay for him to see a stylist, Max realises he’s a sartorial basket case - but he's not alone in this. So, in this chapter, you'll be invited to explore why many men have such an ambivalent attitude to fashion, with the help of men’s stylist Sarah Gillfillan. We also take a detour via the men's approach to dancing.


CREDITS


Written by Max Dickins.


Music, sound design and editing by Rich Le Gate.


Guests - Sarah Gilfillan, Scott Culpit, Maxine Craig and James Scroggs.


Voice Artists - Freya Parker, Dan Starkey.


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