The After Show: Why men can’t get excited

In this Aftershow, Rebecca joins Colm and Justin on the sofa — and immediately throws down a challenge. Why do men shy away from joy? Are we meant to accept life as mostly struggle with the odd moment of happiness, or can optimism and denial actually keep us alive?What follows is raw, funny, and deeply human: Rebecca opens up about excitement, resilience, and living in denial as survival. Colm admits he no longer feels excited about anything, while Justin argues for finding meaning in small wins instead of chasing big highs. Together they wrestle with loneliness, love, and whether anyone is really there to “catch us” when we fall.It’s banter, honesty, and emotion in equal measure — a conversation that will resonate with anyone navigating middle age, change, and the search for connection. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.