As A Man

In this Episode Mike continues the solo New Zealand Adventure and speaks to Richie Hardcore Steward; Educator, Public speaker, Commentator, Muay Thai coach, and generally Awesome Human being! Richie and I have a chat about encouraging healthy masculinity in young men; young people (especially young men) and Sex/Pornography; online safetyContinue Reading

In this episode Mike flies solo and speaks to Nathan; an old friend; about masculinity in the local music scene – specifically in regard to the local live music scene in the Waikato, New Zealand. We meander through a range of topics covering masculinity in social media, music genres, andContinue Reading

In our 2nd interview with Shaune, we explore what masculinity means in industries that are typically associated with more intense forms of it. As part of this we consider how this has influenced broader culture, and how it is changing. Thanks again to Sound Designer Ryan Gardner. You can findContinue Reading

In this episode we speak to Shaune, an army reservist who was part of the Australian military when women started to take on more significant roles. We explore how the military shapes perspective of masculinity, and how it is seen from within the ‘system’. Thanks again to Sound Designer RyanContinue Reading

In this episode we speak to David, a highly experienced teacher. We talk about what it takes to teach girls to be independent, and how important it is to start speaking about resiliency early. We also speak about some different experiences between teaching boys and girls. Thanks again to SoundContinue Reading

In this episode we speak to Chook, A representative of Guardians of Innocence. We talk about helping kids in the community and talk about how men can make the world better for children. We also consider the value that relationships have between people, especially for bullied kids. You can findContinue Reading

In this episode we speak to Rick, a private practice psychologist. We explore what self-reflection is and what stops a lot of men from actually doing it. We also ask about the value in actively practicing something that a lot of Western culture tells us to avoid. Phone Numbers: LifeLine:Continue Reading

In this episode we speak to Suresh, a disability advocate and spokesperson for the Ethnic Community of Western Australia. We explore different impacts of culture on perceptions of masculinity and how this works for people who are part of multiple cultures. Phone Numbers: LifeLine: 13 11 14 Men’s Helpline: 1300Continue Reading

Trigger Warning: The Stolen Generation, racism, violence, domestic abuse. In this interview we speak to Dean about what it means to be an Indigenous Australian Man in the modern world. We spoke about what he learned from his culture, and how his views have changed over time. We were alsoContinue Reading

In this interview, we speak to Jake, a gym owner who doesn’t present as your everyday ‘gym-loving’ stereotype. We talk about how gyms are safe-spaces for certain types of masculinity, and how the image of gyms has changed over time. Thanks again to Sound Designer Ryan Gardner. You can findContinue Reading