Who Needs Instructions

In today's episode of The Who Needs Instructions Podcast, I discuss SIX benefits of spending time outdoors

In this episode, I talk about the Paris Olympics and which athlete ruined my joysticks as a child (any guesses?!?!).I'm planning a Wellbeing Day & a BBQ Evening. If you're interested, then drop me a line, but there are more details in this episode. There's a reminder about ALL of our regular weekly and fortnightly events including Dads Domain, which I run in conjunction with HeadStart.Plus, we look forward to what is possibly the UK's first and only mens conference, dedicated to Mental Health conversations. That is all packed in to just 15 minutes!As always, get in touch with any comments, replies or information by emailing me on info@whoneedsinstructions.com. Love ya Brothers

Male Loneliness Now, this isn't a very sexy topic but it is essential that we talk about it.It's a SERIOUS issue which I feel we're not addressing currently. In my line of work, I meet more and more guys who are lonely. Almost exclusively, none of them like to admit it, but it is becoming more and more common, the deeper I dive into this work. The question is, what can we do about it?Well, that's exactly what I attempt to tackle in this podcast. Like I mentioned earlier, it ain't sexy, but I do believe that it is vital that we talk about this, if only to bring awareness to the topic and help some guys realise that they might fall into this category... and that there is a solution.If you have begun to think that you might actually be a little lonely recently, or someone that you know is showing all the signs of isolation, this episode is for you. I talk about a number of ways to address this issue, and I truly hope you find it if not inspiring, educational at the very least. Matt

So, we're six months in and in this episode we take a look at what we've achieved so far.Plus, we look forward to what we hope to achieve in the future too, and the ambitions are LARGE!If you'd rather watch this, there's a YouTube video too - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_wpj9kEnDE&t=1s

Yes, Who Needs Instructions is now a proper thing, a company. We're actually a CIC, which means we're a not-for-profit, Community Interest Company. This episode is all about the Launch Event, which is being held at The Terrace in Exeter on Thursday 27th April, 2023.You can grab a ticket here - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/who-needs-instructions-launch-party-tickets-608688502697

Ross has SOME story; he is the epitome of turning your life around.Find out how Ross went from being a child from a broken home, abandoned by his Father, embroiled in the world of drugs and facing two years in jail, to the motivational human being he is today. Growing up in Scotland, Ross suffered from OCD, anxiety & panic attacks. This led him to self-medicate using recreational drugs which in turn led him to becoming a drug dealer. Yet Ross still managed to come through all of this a free man because of the people he met and the determination to better himself.Ross now shares that knowledge with individuals and companies all over the UK. He's a motivational speaker and an expert in Wellbeing Sciences & Human Optimisation too. Basically, Ross is a fascinating character who I felt compelled to get on the podcast to help lift you up and prove that no matter how bad and tough life is, you can overcome it. Connect with Ross on LinkedIn.

This was quite a different podcast for me to record this week, as "Hopps" is one of my oldest and dearest friends, and as it turns out, he's been struggling. To make it worse, it's been happening under my own nose.Paul is very open and honest in this episode, even more than I expected him to be. I take that as a huge compliment, as it shows his trust in me as his friend, but also as a professional publishing this podcast (having his approval means an awful lot to me). I trust that you the listener will show him the same respect.This man is pretty much responsible for me falling in love with radio, something I did back in the early 90's. Thirty years later, and I'm still broadcasting. He takes the compliment in his inimitable style.*Trigger warning - we do talk about depression in this episode. If you don't want to listen, please refrain from downloading this podcast. However, we also have some fun too, after all, it's our job to entertain.Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you Paul Hopper, in all his raw glory! Part Two coming soon...

Robert Riopel, who is based in Alberta Canada, has travelled the world and trained over 500,000 people. He's also a published author, having written the book, "Success Left A Clue". During his extensive travels teaching around the world, Robert noticed that success has left clues everywhere... so he wrote a book about it.In this episode, Robert describes 'The 4 Currencies of Life'... which is covered off in his new book, "Authority Key". I personally found this really fascinating and I hope you to do. Robert used to be a Dominoes Franchisee too, so anyone who makes pizza for a living, is OK by me!I really hope you enjoy this episode. Robert's energy is palpable and he clearly knows exactly what he's talking about.You can download Robert's first book in digital format, FOR FREE from his website - robertriopel.com.

So, for one reason or another (holidays, being poorly, etc.) there hasn't been a Who Needs Instructions episode for a while. Have no fear, I'm back now with an update of what's going on behind the scenes (BTS) and all the cool stuff that I've got coming up in the very near future.In this episode, I cover topics like being 'ROCK BOTTOM', your 'SECRET SAUCE' and Finding time to play. There's also a (vague) update about what's coming next, which includes a HUGE name-drop about a former President. We talk WhatsApp Groups, LinkedIn Live Shows and Projects, BIG PROJECTS, coming up!So, plug in the ear pods, relax, sit back and take it all in.Plus, please can I ask that you leave us a review? Wherever you're listening, leave us a rating and please also subscribe to the podcast, it REALLY helps, more than you know.Take care and chat soon chaps, Matt.

On this week's podcast, I'm joined by Renée Jones, all the way from Texas in the USA!

Vikki is a superstar. She has a Doctorate in Clinical and Community Psychology which she uses to make people happier, which is awesome. A self-confessed brain geek, Vikki makes understanding the stuff that goes on inside our heads, easier.In this episode, Vikki gives us a whole bunch of tips about how to make ourselves happier. She also tells us about the time she lived with Richard Branson on Necker Island and how that was the best yet one of the hardest times in her life. She tells us a joke about psychologists (instead of a Dad Joke; don't worry, it's a corker!) and we also hear about her new book, "Free Happiness: The art and science of positivity"... available from Amazon - Buy it here.Vikki's website - https://www.drvikkibarnes.com/ If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating on whichever podcasting tool you've used to listen to this on, THANK YOU

After completing a degree in Psychology, Natasha went on to become an employment solicitor and found that she was using her degree more and more when dealing with men, in senior positions, who are going through a redundancy, for example. They would open up to her like never before, and to cut a long story short, this led her to write and publish a book last year, called MANDEMIC!Natasha is unique in so many ways, but the common ground that she shares with me (your host) is uncanny. We appear to have a very similar mission in life; to help men talk, open up more and to communicate better.Tasha's book contains numerous habits, which are all aimed at helping men deal with the world that we live in - you can pick up a copy from Amazon, here - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mandemic-Tale-Didnt-Like-Told/dp/1913206564Tune in to this podcast to hear Natasha's take on why men seem to struggle so much in today's world. She's seen it first hand, she's dealt with these guys in her job and now she really wants to help them too. Connect with Natasha on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/natashajones/

Fran is the first lady to appear on the Podcast... and what a guest she is!All the way from Brisbane in Australia

Ashley is a trained chef, but made the decision quite early on in his career to quit that and go in to sales, so he could start a family. He spent a long time in the corporate world but has recently made the decision to go it alone and follow his passion.With over 30 years working in the sales arena, he has spent the last 14 years working with accountants. Because of his experience of working with people and being on the buying journey with key decision-makers, he's now able to help people to become more comfortable when selling.Ashley is also an accomplished musician. It has lead him down some mad roads and completely changed his life. Wanna find out how? Cool, listen to this podcast.He's always warn his heart on his sleeve and it's definitely not done him any harm. I also recorded this podcast as a video too, so pop over to the Facebook page if you'd like to watch this too... Ash has a lovely shed which is worth seeing.Enjoy the podcast...Full Cup Coaching - https://www.fullcupcoaching.co.uk/

Andy Taylor started out his football career at Manchester United, which is exactly where he saw himself from a very young age. However, a serious injury prevented him from making it to the first team and playing for the beloved Red Devils.This might have been a huge setback for some, but not Andy. He took it in his stride and decided to learn more about injuries by taking a degree at Salford University. Andy played part-time football whilst at Uni and got himself back in to shape.He then returned home to Devon where he played for Exeter City for five more seasons before retiring and moving on to set up Taylor Made Performance with his wife, Claire - https://www.taylormaderehab.com/#/ You can tell by the way Andy speaks, he's always been a very level-headed individual and that has been prevalent throughout his career. His routine is fascinating (listen in to find out how he starts his day) and the fact that he is always learning, inspirational.I hope you enjoy this podcast as much as I did recording it. Andy clearly knows what he's talking about and has shown how to overcome a huge setback in his career, and prove there's more to life than we may have originally thought.

In this week's episode, I look at the other things which I think are important for men to be doing on a regular basis, not just talking. What do I mean by that? I mean looking after yourself too.Some of you might have got the impression that I have completely changed my life and think that I'm now a smock-wearing hippy. Well, I'm here to tell you that very little has changed in my life, what I have done, is added things to it.I'm still the same football-loving, sweary, golf-obsessed idiot I was before. What's changed is my attitude. I've not stopped doing much to be honest with you. I still love pretty much all the things I loved before. What I have done though, is added things to my life. Things that I feel are going to improve it and me. So, in this episode I go over those very briefly and explain how little has actually changed in my life, but at the same time, the huge difference those little additions have made to my life.Please, if you get a chance, can you rate and review this podcast please, it's vital for the algorithms that we show there are people listening, liking and commenting, which should help us climb the rankings.

Bez runs True Self Transformation, where he helps people to not only get fitter and to lose weight, but also to understand how to look after their mental health and not just the physical side of things.In 2013, he suffered a severe panic attack which triggered 4/5 years of anxiety and depression. Understanding that it was just his mind and false beliefs about life which were causing the suffering, he started to look into ways to heal himself and to get his life back on track. His passion had always been fitness but up until that point, he had neglected his mind. He began to recognise and break down the false story that had been playing in his head and he slowly started to dig his way out of the dark and into the life he had always dreamed of.Bez used to run a Go-Kart track and to the outside world, seemed to have it all. But behind closed doors, like so many of the stories we hear on the WNI Podcast, all was not as it seemed. Luckily, Bez is here to tell the tale and it's compelling one at that.I really hope you enjoy this episode; Bez opens up about his depression and how it nearly cost him his life. He also gives us practical tips on ways to deal with negative beliefs and it's all based on creating good habits. Bez talks about visualisation, meditation and gratitude too. True Self Transformation - https://www.trueselftransformation.com/

'Bones' owns and runs The Sandyman Chop Shop, a traditional barbers with branches in Exeter and Lyme Regis.His transition from Assistant Head Teacher to Mens Barber is an interesting one, with many tattoos along the way, and Bones' life continues to be an evolving journey. He's a Buddhist, skater, musician and a vegan (amongst many other things) who's into cold water therapy, meditation and breath work. Bones doesn't drink or take drugs, and won't stand for misogyny, sexism, racism or homophobia in his barbershop. In fact, if he hears this kind of talk, he'll "call you in", not out, IN... he explains this process in the episode.He fights against toxic masculinity and has founded the Dharma Punx Surf Sangha, a movement created by Noah Levine in the US, which Bones is running here in the UK.He hosts mens groups and retreats with his best mate John, a Kiwi and equally heavily tattooed man. They've started 'New Savages', which again Bones covers in the podcast.This podcast is a fascinating listen and one that even I (Matt) the host wasn't prepared for. There are Goose Bump moments and times of real clarity... it was a joy.Find an hour (commuting, walking, running, doing the housework, gardening or whatever...) and soak all this in. Enjoy!Sandyman Chop Shop - http://www.sandymanchopshop.com/Dharma Punx - https://www.instagram.com/dharma_punx_surf_sangha/New Savages - https://www.instagram.com/the_new_savages/

So, this week's episode is a little bit different. Not only is it a 'solo-podcast', in other words, it's just me (Matt) on my own, it's also being filmed as well (hence why the audio is a bit different too). And to add to that, it's all about JOURNALING.I'm a huge advocate of journaling, it has helped me so much and, in this episode, I'm going to explain why it could be the answer to your communication issues.I look at why I journal, what my process is, how you can get started, the different types of journaling there are and how I PERSONALLY do it and why that works so well for me. Sit back, soak it up and most importantly, when you get going, let me know how you get on, OK? Thank you... Matt

In January 2021, Olly wrote a post on LinkedIn which went viral.He's a self-confessed bad sleeper and one dark Friday morning four months ago, Olly wrote the post below. 1.2 million views later, he's become the poster-boy for vulnerability in business.The loss of his (Australian) father in 2018, hit Olly very hard. That, alongside an acrimonious business split with his ex-business partner, made life extremely challenging. But over the last three years, Olly has bounced back from those challenges. The family business is on the up again and his confidence is growing. Olly's posts on LinkedIn are philosophical and inspiring. He wants us to believe in ourselves and back ourselves too. He used the lack of respect he was given by his ex-business partner to drive him on today, to take calculated risks and to make a success of things.Basically, he's a decent bloke with a brilliantly honest story to tell, which he modestly wants to inspire you with. BACK YOURSELF!This Man is 47This Man runs a business & employs 130 peopleThis Man worries a lot & sleeps badlyThis Man fell 40ft off a BalconyThis Man spent 12 days in Intensive careThis Man man taught himself to walk againThis Man cried uncontrollably at the DoctorsThis Man did counselling for 4 monthsThis Man got bored so stoppedThis Man's heart stopped repeatedlyThis Man misses his Dad more than you will ever knowThis Man struggles to talk about any of the aboveThis Man was made to justify himself in his own business to a 3rd partyThis Man took that really badlyThis Man came out on the right side of itThis Man suffered confidence issuesThis Man moved away from where he wasn't appreciatedThis Man was told he would never be a success and ‘didn't have it in him'This Man is not driven by moneyThis Man will never forget the disrespectThis Man took a big gamble on MagnusThis Man backed himselfThis Man invested every penny he hasThis Man enticed great management to join himThis Man & his team work really hardThis Man wants to do the best for his staffThis Man knows his weaknessesThis Man is very loyalThis Man is done when he loses trustThis Man is VulnerableThis Man is me - Olly MagnusThis Man is just the same as youFollow your dreams #backyourselfYou can see the original post here.Connect with Olly on LinkedIn.

Ben, originally from Essex, but a recent convert to Devon, has spent the majority of his working life in Education. A former French teacher, he spends his days now, helping organisations get to grips with mental health in the workplace. It's all about the culture of a business and not what they say it is. As Ben puts it, "Culture Shouts the Loudest". In todays episode, Ben shares his experience of working with young people and how that's shaped the person he's become today.Ben also shares a wonderful story of why his father is the person who has influenced him the most, throughout his life; and how his future wife discovered this fact at their first time of meeting.Get in touch with Ben, via his website - https://www.fivewaysdevon.uk/ or you can email him on benslater@fivewaysdevon.uk.

Don't worry, this isn't a sales pitch, in fact, it's the complete opposite. Andrew explains why some men need his services and others may not.Despite me having employed the services of a coach already, I learnt something in this episode too; it's not about hiring a coach for success, it's about hiring a coach to help you find what you want from life.Andrew takes us through the process of what is involved in coaching clients and how the experience can differ vastly from person to person. The calm approach and well thought out answers in today's podcast are clearly traits that Andrew carries with him through his every day life and I truly enjoyed the short amount of time I spent getting to know him and his work.You can find Andrew on LinkedIn or via his website, both links are below, cheers.Find Andrew on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewrichardscoach/Andrew's website: https://www.andrewmrichards.com/

Imagine bumping in to someone in the street and being told that they'd named their child after you, because you had saved their life?!?! That has happened to Chris!After over 15 years in the Prison Service and a relocation to the Southwest, Chris has found what he loves to do; help people. His 9 to 5 finds him helping people get back in to work, but in his spare time, he has opened several clubs which are aimed at helping men and women come together, to discuss their mental health. He was the man responsible for bring Andy's Man Club to the Southwest; where it now boasts four branches. Plus, after numerous ladies contacted him and said, "Hey, what about us?" Andy, along with 3 colleagues founded the Women's Wellbeing Club too.Chris is such an amiable chap and he comes across so well in this interview. You can tell he loves what he does and gets so much out of it himself.Andy's Man Club - info@andysmanclub.co.ukWomen's Wellbeing Club - info@womenswellbeingclub.co.uk

Ian runs A Mind for Adventure, which is a Leadership, Coaching and NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) training provider.Ian is a Professional Coach. When I pushed him on this, he said he was an "Organisational Development Consultant" but he went on to describe himself more appropriately as a "PERSONAL ANARCHISTS FRIEND"... now that we can relate to!Ian started his career at 18 in the Royal Navy. After 12 years as an aircraft engineer, his entrepreneurial itch needed to be scratched, and he left to form i2i Development, a company which is still running today.If you want to listen to someone who really has their sh*t together, this episode is for you. Ian has a calmness about him which is not only reassuring but comforting too. In this episode, Ian describes why 'service' has been at the core of everything he has done in his career. The option of working in a comfortable, warm hangar up at Heathrow was there for Ian, but he wanted more.Ian transitioned out of the military at a time of great change in his life. He got married, started a masters degree and his new wife was also pregnant. He wanted to... show up in the world differently (his exact phrase!).Take a listen to this podcast and when you're done, maybe listen again... it's full of wise advice from someone who has been there, seen it and done it... but Ian wouldn't say that himself. Reach out to Ian via his socials, but as he says in the episode, LinkedIn is possibly the best place to get hold of him. https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-pitchford-speaker-coach-leadership-mentor/ Thank you Ian Pitchford!

Dene has been through, as he calls it, the sausage machine of life. He's worked in large corporations (Mirror Group PLC), start ups, spent time in the USA and even ran a Gastro Pub. So, he's learned a lot along the way.He's now taken all that experience and created the Exceptional Leader Academy. He's not only using his years of experience but he's also put himself through numerous training courses himself, as you'll find out if you listen.In this episode, Dene discusses his career, the mistakes he made along the way, his theory on why women are likely to succeed more then men and why having a coach should now be common place. I hope you're enjoying the podcasts so far. Please make sure you share it with a mate and get them to subscribe too. And, please give us a rating too, that's so important.Contact Dene via email here: dene.stuart@exceptionalleaderacademy.com

Mark Sealey; father, husband and I.T. Guru decided one day that he was going to row the Atlantic Ocean after watching a documentary about Ben Fogle and James Cracknell doing just that.Some of his friends were a little sceptical shall we say, but ultimately Mark proved them wrong, he completed the race (with his 3 rowing companions) and he's absolutely buzzing because of it! It's a life changing challenge that Mark just had to take on. It took him over 3 years just to get to the start line on the 12th December 2020... and it took him a further 50 days, 22 hours and 16 minutes to get to the finishing line!He's less stressed and physically in a much better condition than when he started. His blood pressure, which he takes medication for, is lower too. He's a huge advocate for the challenge, as it has changed his life for the better!But that's not it. Completing this has inspired Mark to do more and he definitely wants to do it again. So, if you're interested, drop Mark a line, because he'd do it again, in a heartbeat.

After eventually settling into a recruitment career (of 17 years), Stuart was suddenly made redundant at the beginning of the Coronavirus Pandemic. As if that wasn't bad enough, Stuart's wife also had a break down, and was admitted to hospital.During her stay in hospital, Stuart's wife actually attempted suicide whilst on the phone to him; a memory which clearly lives with him to this day. Bearing in mind, Stuart was at this point, looking for work, he realised that he wanted to serve... something that didn't sit well with his own father.Listening to Stuart's story, a remarkable one as you'll hear, he has been on quite the journey of discovery. This includes seeking therapy himself, which is actually provided by his new employer, The Circle Line - www.thecircleline.co.uk. Sit back and soak in this episode. Stuart's life has changed dramatically in the last 18 months, but it has taken some monumental things to have brought about those changes. He now wants us to learn from this and not have to go down the road he and his wife have, to realise there's more to life than work.

After being kicked out of his own home at 16 by his Dad and moving in to his Uncle's building (The Tower) which needed looking after, Jason had to grow up very quickly.He eventually bought his own place, after working hard in his jewellery industry but still hadn't spoken to his father for around 12 years. An illness brought about the reconciliation with his Dad and it was at this time that Jason realised just how much like his Dad he was. Jason got married, settled down but has always struggled with his own happiness and the stress of work. He has found at outlet to help him deal with this and is now developing something called the Miserable Dad's Club, which is a work in progress.Jason is brutally honest about his own mental health and is still coming to terms with it to this day. But, he has cooing techniques which he shares in the podcast. He's a good guy, one if us, and this is a great podcast that will make you warm to him. Enjoy chaps.

Drew's career has seen him on the West End stage in Mamma Mia, recording the soundtrack for Danny Boyle's opening ceremony at the 2012 London Olympics and performing for audiences all over the world.The brotherhood and sisterhood in the world of theatre is strong and Drew tells us of the times where he's had to lean on them to help him through. The precarious world of acting and singing was hit hard by the pandemic; colleagues of his had to go and find new jobs doing anything and everything to simply survive and Drew talks about the resilience of people in the theatre world to bounce back. Plus, Drew's 'Dad Joke' game is STRONG, make sure you listen all the way to the end to hear them.Here's the link to donate to Lily's Live Loungehttps://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/lilys-live-lounge

Leaving school and going to play for Chelsea FC was the reality of Pat's life. Three years later, he was released but his friends were there for him. He continued to play football professionally, for the remainder of his career, until a serious knee injury brought that career to an end.However, Pat had a plan. With a young family to support, he had a plan to become a primary school teacher... yes, a Primary School Teacher!Dealing with rejection and the resilience that took, was a major factor at several points throughout Pat's playing career. His friends picked him up, plus he had his Rock by his side, Alex (Mrs Baldwin). Pat proves that being vulnerable is OK. In fact, it's a good thing which helps you realise that most of us put up a false front, which is unnecessary.If you enjoy this episode, please make sure you leave a review (5-stars of course!) and I'll speak to you soon.

Being one of the founding members of the North Devon Jolly Boys doesn't sound like much of an achievement to anyone outside of said organisation. But for Andy, it's been vital.In this episode, I chat to Andy about everything from the Jolly Boys and what they've mean to him, life coaches, men hugging each other, the 'me too' movement and being a Cub Scout leader. It's quite a broad range of topics, but then Andy is a very knowledgable man.It was a brilliant conversation and I'm sure you'll get a lot from it. As a magazine editor, Andy might be seen as a little old school, but scratch beneath the surface and there's clearly a heart of gold, who's there for his mates in their time of need.You can get in touch with Andy via his website https://www.andycooperwords.com/ and there are links on there to his social media channels too.

Chris is larger than life, in more ways than one. At 6'6", he's an imposing looking character but with a thoughtful soul and time for everyone.Chris can talk, so sit back and take it all in (if you can!). He talks about his own 3 pillars of resilience and how he copes with everyday life.He also drops the 'C' bomb, as he takes banter to a new level. But, it's this banter that allows him to connect with his mates and he explains how and why that is beneficial as you get older.Go and look him up on social media. He's @ccbentos on Twitter & Instagram and unlike some people who've reached the heady heights he did in his career, he'll actually answer you too.

In this episode, Justin explains how he became a polar explorer and how a life-changing car crash caused this dramatic change in his life. He's also just a top bloke. He loves his dogs (he owns 3 currently, a 4th on the way) and he has been known to shout and swear at rude strangers too!He also gives us some brilliant coping mechanisms to deal with isolation (like he's experienced on numerous expeditions) and talks about the pillars of resilience, which is something he teaches to his corporate clients.Justin also dedicates an enormous amount of his time and resources to education, which he feels incredibly passionate about too.It's a fascinating story and one which you can learn a great deal from.https://www.justforthechallenge.com/And follow him on social media, he's very active.

Tom's an Ozzie, a Business Owner, Mentor and a Mindset Coach. This was actually a Facebook Live session, which we recorded at the end of January 2021 (in Lockdown), but it was so good, I wanted to give you guys the opportunity to listen too.Tom and I are pretty good mates, so I know his journey and it is well worth a listen. Tom coaches people by learning from his own mistakes, as he's made them all (according to him). He's a self-confessed Risk Taker but in 2015, his life turned upside down. By 2018, he'd pretty much hit Rock Bottom.But, I'm pleased to say, he's recovered from that and is here to tell us the tale and for us to learn from the mistakes he made. Go and give him a follow on Instagram, he pumps out great content on a very consistent basis.Tom's website: https://www.lifeaccordingtomurf.com/Tom's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeaccordingtomurf/

In our first episode, Matt (or should that be Spanky!) catches up with Alchemedies (Al) to find out about their amazing surf community for the more mature of us out there, called Ageing Surfer.Al talks about why he and 3 mates started this up, what the community is all about and Matt finds out where the nickname "Alchemedies" came from.It's a great chat all about blokes getting together and bonding over the love of surfing and all that entails. Find out more about Ageing Surfer here - https://www.ageingsurfer.co.uk/They're very active on Facebook (there's a link from their website) and have recently started their own podcast too; go and give it a listen if you LOVE surfing.

Who Needs InstructionsIn this Trailer for Who Needs Instructions, Matt describes what the aims for WNI are and what you can expect from each episode.This show is for men. Now, that doesn't mean that women cant listen or be involved, no. All it means is that the content will be aimed at men. Ladies, you might pick up a few tips on how our brains operate by listening too, so please feel free to jump in, you're more than welcome.Basically, the female of the species tend to be better at communicating with each other than us blokes. Over time, men tend to get disconnected from their friends as other priorities take over; work, family, relationships, etc... So, the aim of WNI is to help you reconnect with your friends or our community here, and simply help you communicate better. Whether you refer to them as friends, mates, buddies, chums, pals, your tribe, whatever, this podcast is for you.We'll take the mickey out of each other quite a lot on this show, because that's what mates do, isn't it? Well, if you're British you do anyway.