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Chat Man Friday

by North and West Melbourne Neighbourhood Centre

NWMNC’s podcast channel shares conversations and stories from North and West Melbourne that bring the community together. Featuring Chat Man Friday and other local voices, we highlight real experiences, community activities, and shared stories that foster connection, wellbeing, and belonging, supporting men facing barriers to connection, work, or wellbeing, as well as the wider community.North & West Melbourne Neighbourhood Centre acknowledges the Bunurong and Woiwurrung (Wurundjeri) peoples of the Kulin Nation and pays respect to Elders past and present.

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Episodes

  1. Season 2 - Ep 15: From Kabul to Melbourne: Sayed Jawed Maqsoodi’s Journey in Media, Community, and New Beginnings.

    Chat Man Friday is a podcast for men who live, study, or work in North and West Melbourne. Tune in to hear personal stories, learn about activities organised by and for men, and pick up a few tips that may help improve your quality of life while enjoying your time in the historic streets of North...

  2. Season 2 - Ep 14: From South Sudan to Melbourne: Deng’s Journey of Resilience

    Chat Man Friday is a podcast for men living, studying, or working in North and West Melbourne. Tune in to hear personal stories, learn about activities organised by and for men, and pick up tips that may improve your quality of life as you enjoy your time in the historic streets of North and West...

  3. Season 2 - Ep 13: From Vietnam to Melbourne: Stories of Migration, Community, and Homelessness

    Chat Man Friday is a podcast for men living, studying, or working in North and West Melbourne. Come and listen to personal stories, learn about activities organised by and for men, and pick up a few tips that may improve your quality of life and help you enjoy your time in the old streets of…

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  4. Season 2 - Ep 12: Karl Walheim on Life, Resilience, and Connection

    Chat Man Friday is a podcast for men living, studying, or working in North and West Melbourne. Come and listen to personal stories, learn about activities organised by and for men, and pick up a few tips that may improve your quality of life and help you enjoy your time on the historic streets of...

  5. Season 2 - Ep 11: Digital Literacy, Hope, and Community: A Conversation with Louise Cindric

    Chat Man Friday is a podcast for men living, studying, or working in North and West Melbourne. Come and listen to personal stories, learn about activities organised by and for men, and discover a few tips that may improve your quality of life and help you enjoy your time on the old streets of…

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  6. Season 2 - Ep 10: Jack's Story: A Gathering That Changed Everything

    Chat Man Friday is a podcast for men living, studying, or working in North and West Melbourne. Come and listen to personal stories, learn about activities organised by and for men, and discover a few tips that may improve your quality of life and help you enjoy your time on the old streets of…

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  7. Season 2 - Ep 9: Inside PeterMac Men Shed with John: Building Skills, Friendship and Community

    Chat Man Friday is a podcast for men living, studying, or working in North and West Melbourne. Come and listen to personal stories, learn about activities organised by and for men, and discover tips that may improve your quality of life and help you enjoy your time on the old streets of North and...

  8. Season 2 - Ep 8: Neil Hawthorn on libraries, life after loss, and finding connection through community.

    Chat man Friday is a podcast for men living, studying, or working in North and West Melbourne. Come and listen to some personal stories, get to know some activities organise by and for men, and learn few tips that may improve your life quality and enjoy your time on the old streets of North and...

  9. Season 2 - Ep 7: Mattia - A Shoemaker’s Story of Craft and Culture

    Chat man Friday is a podcast for men living, studying, or working in North and West Melbourne. Come and listen to some personal stories, get to know some activities organised by and for men, and learn few tips that may improve your life quality and enjoy your time on the old streets of North and...

  10. Season 2 - Ep 6: Michael Taylor on Homelessness, Community Support and Volunteerism

    Chat Man Friday is a podcast for men living, studying, or working in North and West Melbourne. Tune in to hear personal stories, learn about activities organised by and for men, and pick up useful tips to improve your quality of life while enjoying your time in the historic streets of North and...

  11. Season 2 – Ep 5: Dr Helena Steel: Insights From a Career Coach

    Chat Man Friday is a podcast for men living, studying, or working in North and West Melbourne. Tune in to hear personal stories, discover activities organised by and for men, and learn a few tips to improve your quality of life while enjoying your time on the historic streets of North and West...

  12. Season 2 - Ep 4: Shane Guest on ADHD, Trauma, and Healing Through Music

    Chat man Friday is a podcast for men living, studying, or working in North and West Melbourne. Come and listen to some personal stories, get to know some activities organised by and for men, and learn few tips that may improve your life quality and enjoy your time on the old streets of North and...

  13. Season 2 – Ep 3: Eddie Uni & Peter Worland on Homelessness, Community Support, and The Salvation Army’s Flagstaff and Open Door Crisis Accommodation

    Chat Man Friday is a podcast for men living, studying, or working in North and West Melbourne. Come and listen to personal stories, get to know activities organised by and for men, and learn a few tips that may improve your quality of life and help you enjoy your time in the old streets of North...

  14. Season 2 - Ep 2: From El Salvador to Australia: Jose Estrada’s 40-Year Journey

    Chat man Friday is a podcast for men living, studying, or working in North and West Melbourne. Come and listen to some personal stories, get to know some activities organised by and for men, andlearn few tips that may improve your life quality and enjoy your time on the old streets of North and...

  15. Season 2 - Ep 1: Frances McMillan on Education, Community, and Men Out of the Margins

    Chat Man Friday is a podcast for men living, studying, or working in North and West Melbourne. Come and listen to personal stories, get to know activities organised by and for men, and learn a few tips that may improve your quality of life and help you enjoy your time in the old streets of North...

  16. Season 1 - Ep 12: Laurence Angwin shares stories of North Melbourne, local history, and passion for teaching.

    Episode 12 - Laurence Angwin shares stories of North Melbourne, local history, and passion for teaching.Chat Man Friday is a podcast for men living, studying, or working in North and West Melbourne. Come and listen to some personal stories, get to know some activities organised by and for men…

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  17. Season 1 - Ep 13: Arnav shares his life experiences in Melbourne as an international student.

    Chat Man Friday is a podcast for men living, studying, or working in North and West Melbourne. Come and listen to personal stories, learn about activities organised by and for men, and discover a few tips that may improve your quality of life and help you enjoy your time in the old streets of…

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  18. Season 1  - Ep 15: Danilo Diaz (Ilo)- Moonee Ponds Legal Services  

    Chat Man Friday is a podcast for men living, studying, or working in North and West Melbourne. Come and listen to personal stories, learn about activities organised by and for men, and discover a few tips that may improve your quality of life and help you enjoy your time in the old streets of…

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  19. Season 1 - Ep 14: Interview with Robert

    Chat Man Friday is a podcast for men living, studying, or working in North and West Melbourne. Come and listen to some personal stories, get to know some activities organised by and for men, and learn a few tips that may improve your life quality and enjoy your time on the old streets of North…

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  20. Season 1 - Ep 14: Interview with Robert

    Chat Man Friday is a podcast for men living, studying, or working in North and West Melbourne. Come and listen to personal stories, learn about activities organised by and for men, and discover a few tips that may improve your quality of life and help you enjoy your time in the old streets of…

    more
  21. Season 1 - Ep 11: Interview with Chris

    Chat Man Friday is a podcast for men living, studying, or working in North and West Melbourne. Come and listen to personal stories, learn about activities organised by and for men, and discover a few tips that may improve your quality of life and help you enjoy your time in the old streets of…

    more
  22. Season 1 - Ep 10: Interview with Dr. Shaday- Men Health, Community Health, and Activism

    Chat Man Friday is a podcast for men living, studying, or working in North and West Melbourne. Come and listen to personal stories, learn about activities organised by and for men, and discover a few tips that may improve your quality of life and help you enjoy your time in the old streets of…

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  23. Season 1 - Ep 9: Solving Mysteries: Ian's Journey Through Forensic Science

    Chat Man Friday is a podcast for men living, studying, or working in North and West Melbourne. Come and listen to personal stories, learn about activities organised by and for men, and discover a few tips that may improve your quality of life and help you enjoy your time in the old streets of…

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  24. Season 1 - Ep 8: Balancing Creativity, Career, and Motherhood with Yulay

    Chat Man Friday is a podcast for men living, studying, or working in North and West Melbourne. Come and listen to personal stories, learn about activities organised by and for men, and discover a few tips that may improve your quality of life and help you enjoy your time in the old streets of…

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  25. Season 1 - Ep 7: Barry – Advocating for Youth from Multicultural Backgrounds in North Melbourne

    Chat Man Friday is a podcast for men living, studying, or working in North and West Melbourne. Come and listen to personal stories, learn about activities organised by and for men, and discover a few tips that may improve your quality of life and help you enjoy your time in the old streets of…

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  26. Season 1 - Ep 6: Scott on Dyslexia, Radio, and Finding Community in Melbourne

    Chat Man Friday is a podcast for men living, studying, or working in North and West Melbourne. Come and listen to personal stories, learn about activities organised by and for men, and discover a few tips that may improve your quality of life and help you enjoy your time in the old streets of…

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  27. Season 1 - Ep 5: Mr MS on Addiction, Incarceration, and Homelessness

    Mr MS – Addiction, Incarceration, and Homelessness: Mr MS’s Story Chat Man Friday is a podcast for men living, studying, or working in North and West Melbourne. Come and listen to personal stories, learn about activities organised by and for men, and discover a few tips that may improve your...

  28. Season 1 - Ep 4: Annabel – Understanding Neurodivergence in North and West Melbourne

    Chat Man Friday is a podcast for men living, studying, or working in North and West Melbourne. Come and listen to personal stories, learn about activities organised by and for men, and discover a few tips that may improve your quality of life and help you enjoy your time in the old streets of…

    more
  29. Season 1 - Ep 3: Leyton B – Leyton B on Identity, Homelessness, and Community Support

    Chat Man Friday is a podcast for men living, studying, or working in North and West Melbourne. Come and listen to personal stories, learn about activities organised by and for men, and discover a few tips that may improve your quality of life and help you enjoy your time in the old streets of…

    more
  30. Season 1 - Ep 2: Kevin Shi on Life as an International Student in Melbourne

    Chat Man Friday is a podcast for men living, studying, or working in North and West Melbourne. Come and listen to personal stories, learn about activities organised by and for men, and discover a few tips that may improve your quality of life and help you enjoy your time in the old streets of…

    more
  31. Season 1 - Ep 1: Ariel Valent on Community, Men’s Services, and North & West Melbourne Neighbourhood Centre

    Chat Man Friday is a podcast for men living, studying, or working in North and West Melbourne. Come and listen to personal stories, learn about activities organised by and for men, and discover a few tips that may improve your quality of life and help you enjoy your time in the old streets of…

    more

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

NWMNC’s podcast channel shares conversations and stories from North and West Melbourne that bring the community together. Featuring Chat Man Friday and other local voices, we highlight real experiences, community activities, and shared stories that foster connection, wellbeing, and belonging, supporting men facing barriers to connection, work, or wellbeing, as well as the wider community.North & West Melbourne Neighbourhood Centre acknowledges the Bunurong and Woiwurrung (Wurundjeri) peoples of the Kulin Nation and pays respect to Elders past and present.

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North and West Melbourne Neighbourhood Centre

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Chat Man Friday currently has 31 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

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NWMNC’s podcast channel shares conversations and stories from North and West Melbourne that bring the community together. Featuring Chat Man Friday and other local voices, we highlight real experiences, community activities, and shared stories that foster connection, wellbeing, and belonging,...

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Chat Man Friday has 31 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Chat Man Friday is created and hosted by North and West Melbourne Neighbourhood Centre.
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