Episodes
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“I Feel a Sense of Gratitude”: Reflections on the First Season of TUBP (Live Recording)
The season finale of The Uncommon Bloke Podcast, live! Calum and Dan reflect on the first 15 episodes of the show, talking about whether they think they stayed true to the podcast's intentions, their favourite episodes and what they think could have been done differently. As season one ends, both...
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“We’re Not Taught How to Handle Disappointment When it Comes to Women”: Discussing Rejection Violence by Men Against Women
In this week's episode, Calum and Dan focus their conversation on the act of "rejection violence", whereby men can become violent to women within the context of feeling rejected when their romantic or sexual advances are not reciprocated. This episode contains a content warning, so please bare…
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“It’s A Way For Men To Do Fancy Dress”: Holding Up A Mirror To Men's Relationships with Sport
In this week's episode we explore the world of sport. We discuss the many ways in which both interacting as a player and fan of sport can enhance a man's life. However, we also discuss the ways in which men can mask our insecurities behind the guise of sport. The Uncommon Bloke Podcast is hosted…
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“Nuance is Not as Sexy as a Bugatti”: Are There Really No Positive Male Role Models?
Over the past few years, there has been an increased rise in misogynistic influencers; there is no doubt about that. But often, the easy answer as to why that comes down to there being a lack of positive male role models around. In this episode, prompted by an article from The Guardian, Calum and...
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“Don’t be Afraid to Evolve”: Why Do Men Riot? (Live Recording)
What motivates men to get involved in rioting? In this live recording of The Uncommon Bloke Podcast, Calum and Dan discuss the recent UK riots following the murder of three young girls in Southport and fuelled by the misinformation that quickly spread online about the perpetrator. The…
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“What About Them?”: Exploring Ghosting in Dating
This week in the Uncommon Bloke podcast we explore men's relationship with ghosting. We share our experiences with ghosting and discuss why people, specifically related to male behaviours, choose to abandon relationships without giving any notification. The Uncommon Bloke Podcast is hosted by…
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“Big Boys Don’t Cry”: An In Depth Exploration of Stoicism.
In this episode Calum and Dan discuss and explore the world of stoicism and it's impact on our ideas of masculinity and emotions. We differentiate between the portrayal of stoicism in the mainstream media and the philosophy of stoicism as well as discussing it's application in the role of men.…
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“It’s Not About You”: What Does it Mean to “Hold Space”?
In this episode, Calum and Dan think about what it means to “hold space”, a term that is potentially used quite a lot in discussions about mental health and relationships on social media; but is perhaps not fully understood or explained that well (as with a lot of therapy-speak). As always, have…
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“Can’t You Take a Joke, It’s Just Bants”: Exploring the Use of Banter in Male Friendships (Live Recording)
This is the second live recording of The Uncommon Bloke Podcast. In today's episode, and continuing on the theme of male friendships from the last live recording, Dan and Calum discuss the use of banter in male friendships. While it might just seem like a bit of a laugh, if has the potential to…
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“Chivalry Was More About Look At Me”- An In Depth Look At Chivalry And Ambivalent Sexism
Calm and Dan explore the link between chivalry and benevolent sexism, a lesser (but by no means less impactful) form of sexism that sits on the continuum of what is known as ambivalent sexism. Show notes: Ambivalent Sexism No, chivalry is not dead – but it’s about time it was (Conversation…
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“I Just Crack On”: What It Means To Be Vulnerable.
In today's discussion we discuss and explore the nuances of what it means to be vulnerable. Through some candid, open and - fitting with the theme of today's conversation - vulnerable shares, we explore the different forms of vulnerability and the relationship between vulnerability and…
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“Just Do it Badly the First Time”: The Nothing Box and Weaponised Incompetence
Following on from the conversation about the mental load of women, Calum and Dan explore the concepts of "The Nothing Box" and "Weaponised Incompetence" as possible aspects of men's socialisation and behaviour that contribute to the extra cognitive burden of women. Show notes: The Nothing Box...
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“You Could Live to a Hundred”: Men and Friendships (Live Recording)
The first ever live recording of The Uncommon Bloke Podcast. Dan and Calum, taking a lead from a follower comment, discuss their experiences of male friendships, and their importance for your mental and physical health (you could potentially live to 100 years old!) The Uncommon Bloke Podcast is...
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“How Big are Your Arms, Bro?”: Is Exercise Better Than Therapy?
Is exercise better than therapy? This is a question Dan once got asked in his side gig as a "psychologist on social media". And who better to have this conversation with than someone (that being Calum) who is big into their fitness and also big into their therapy? This is an insightful and (as...
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“Babe, Why Didn't You Say Something”: The Mental Load of Women
If you are a woman, you are more than likely familiar with the "mental load." If you are a man, possibly less so. However, even in the most progressive relationships between men and women, women may still hold more invisible labour. In this episode, through some candid self-disclosure, Calum and...
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“Just Another Day”: Men and Their Birthdays
In this, the first episode of The Uncommon Bloke Podcast hosts Calum and Dan discuss men and birthdays and the idea that for some men, it is "just another day." Using their own testimonies and those of men they contacted for the podcast, they hypothesise why that might be. The Uncommon Bloke...
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The Uncommon Bloke Podast
Join hosts Calum and Dan, two men with therapeutic backgrounds who are keen on rethinking what it means to be a man. One conversation at a time.