Podcast appearances and mentions of max dickins

Recorded for release W/C 30th Sept 2024 This week Dr Ranj lets us know about his role in & Juliet, we meet two more of the Lichfield Garrick's Panto Stars, John from Bake off talks about being Star Baker in week 1,  Peter James tells us about his latest Roy Grace novel, Max Dickins chats about friendship, we find out about the evolution of children's parties and a charity fund raiser by Stowlawns Primary.

Do men have a friendship problem? Research indicates that, generally, men have less close friends than women - and the problem is getting worse. In the latest episode of Inclusion Unlocked, Sasha speaks with actor, presenter, comedian and author Max Dickins on masculinity, mental health, loneliness, and why friendship can feel trickier for men.Max gives an insight into his work helping others to tap into the different versions of themselves through theatre and improvisation, and the value of creating space for self reflection. We explore the personal realisation that formed the impetus for Max's book, Billy No Mates. Max shares the insights gained from leading experts on the factors that can hamper men's friendship. Does this matter, and what can do about it? We explore the long term damage loneliness can create, the importance of investing in building and preserving strong social relationships and we ask whether technology is helping or hampering human connection. This is an immensely important conversation, whether you find this topic of loneliness and friendship struggles relatable, or you are involved in workplace inclusion, mental health and wellbeing programmes. To learn more about Inclusive Group and our comprehensive solutions for fostering diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace, visit inclusivegroup.co.uk/solutions.

In our fast-paced, career-driven world, it's all too easy for friendships to take a backseat. But for many men, that dwindling social circle isn't just an occasional inconvenience - it's a harsh reality made worse by societal pressures and masculine stereotypes. My guest today is Max Dickins, speaker, comedian, and author of Billy No-Mates: How I Realised Men Have a Friendship Problem. What's his story? As Max was preparing to propose to his girlfriend, he had a startling realization - his circle of close male friends had dwindled to nearly nothing. He had no best man! Basically it was the real life version of the Paul Rudd and Jason Segal movie “I Love You, Man!” This experience sparked an exploration into the challenges men face in maintaining platonic bonds, especially as they get older.From the isolating impacts of demanding work lives to the discomfort many men feel around vulnerability and emotional intimacy, we dive deep into the root causes of male loneliness and its impact on men's health. But it's not all doom and gloom! Max offers practical strategies for breaking the cycle, such as being proactive in your social life, understanding your career's impact on relationships, and the concept of "repotting" friendships to build deeper connections.Whether you're a guy struggling to keep your mates close or a partner wondering how to support the male relationships in your life, this episode is a must-listen, so tune in now!"If we ran our social life with the same diligence, creativity, and structure that we ran our business life, everyone would have amazing social lives."- Max DickinsIn This Episode:-The story behind Max's book “Billy No-Mates.”-Why do men struggle to make and maintain friendships as they age?-The impact of work on male friendships-Why do men have more female friends than male friends?-Tips on how to make new friends easily as a man-How to build strong male friendships at work-How women can support their partners in building their social circlesAnd much more.Purchase Max Dickins' Book:-Waterstones: https://www.waterstones.com/book/we-need-to-talk-to-kevin/max-dickins/9781838853518 -Amazon: https://a.co/d/01zG7DrConnect with Max Dickins:-LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/max-dickins-improv -Website: https://www.maxdickins.com/-Instagram: http://instagram.com/maxdickinswritesConnect with Maureen Clough:-Instagram: @itgetslateearly - https://www.instagram.com/itgetslateearly/-YouTube: @itgetslateearly -

Episode 32: Ruairi McInerneyRuairi is an actor, improviser, sketch writer and comedian. He reached the semifinals of the Amused Moose and So You Think You're Funny? Competitions in 2020 and 2019 respectively. He also co-presents the popular comedy podcast TWO GAYS AND A TEAPOT. Ruairi's live work includes I'M NOT HERE TO MAKE FRIENDS and A LITTLE BIT OF THIS AND THAT at the Vault Festival, and CLASS SHOW directed by Max Dickins.Most recently Ruairi featured in the Sky Comedy Short LEMONS, where he played the role of Kyle alongside Jordan Stephens.www.instagram.com/ruairimcinerney#hygystpod #Ruairi McInnerneyHave You Got Your Sh*t Together? with Caitlin O'Ryan, is a podcast that celebrates not having your sh*t together! In each episode, Caitlin interviews guests who seemingly “have their sh*t together” - be that in life/love/work/hobbies. Throughout the conversation, the questions unveil whether they actually do, or whether the whole concept is a lie! With a mix of guests from various backgrounds, the podcast is sure to be relatable, honest, and an antidote to Instagram culture. Producer - Ant Hickman (www.ahickman.uk)Artwork - Tim Saunders (www.instagram.com/timsaunders.design)Photography - Patch Bell (www.patchstudio.uk)Music - Cassia - 'Slow' (www.wearecassia.com)Web: www.hygystpod.comInsta: www.instgram.com/hygystpodEmail: hygystpod@gmail.comRSS: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/644a8e8eadac0f0010542d86 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Getting engaged to your partner is typically a time for celebration. But for today's guest Max Dickins, it was …. more complicated. As he prepared to propose to his girlfriend, Naomi, he had an uncomfortable revelation: he couldn't think of anyone to ask to be his best man. This prompted a personal crisis for the writer and comedian – one which inspired him to address the dwindling friendship connections in his own life …… and to investigate the topic of male mental health and loneliness more. The result was his brilliant non-fiction book, Billy No Mates: How I Realised Men Have a Friendship Problem.This is a wide-ranging discussion, which actually opens with a chat about the romance of solitude – sometimes Max has always valued, but once used as an excuse for why he sometimes had no one to see at weekends. We also cover gendered attitudes towards both solitude and loneliness, which was really interesting and definitely opened my eyes. I hope you enjoy listening.Thank you to our season sponsor Sensate, a palm-sized infrasonic stress and anti-anxiety device. Visit getsensate.com/alonement for 10% off your first device.TakeawaysSolitude and loneliness are not the same; solitude is a choice to spend time alone, while loneliness is a subjective feeling of unhappiness with social connections.Gender plays a significant role in the association of solitude and loneliness, with historical and cultural factors influencing the gendered distinctions.Toxic masculinity can contribute to extreme solitude and the need to outdo each other in terms of solitude, which can be pathological.The social biome is a balance of different types of relationships, including close friendships, casual connections, and moments of solitude.Weekend loneliness is a phenomenon that affects many individuals, particularly men, who may feel isolated and lacking social connections during weekends.Understanding and appreciating the value of solitude can lead to a healthier balance in relationships and personal well-being.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background03:00 Gendered Perspectives on Solitude06:00 Toxic Masculinity and Extreme Solitude09:00 The Rationalisation of Solitude10:00 Loneliness vs. Solitude12:00 The Social Biome and Balance15:00 The Friendship Problem for Men20:00 Exploring Masculinity and Gender Conditioning23:00 Gendered Behaviours and Barriers to Connection29:00 Weekend Loneliness and its Impact34:00 Reevaluating the Value of Solitude38:00 Reflections on the Book and the Importance of Conversation With a one-off payment of £5, you can listen to the Alonement podcast ad-free. https://plus.acast.com/s/alonement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the trailer for the Wormhole podcast, hosted by Max Dickins and Jack Barry. Forever answering the questions, NOBODY asked.Launches December 4th.@MaxDickinsWrites@IAmJackBarryProduced by Travis Glossop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a live episode recorded at The Bullingdon as part of IF Oxford, Rosie chats to anthropologist and evolutionary psychologist Robin Dunbar and author Max Dickins about friendship - why why we need friends, how many friends we can have, friendship breakups, the ambiguous language of friendship, the When Harry Met Sally (or when Sally met Sally) question, Jane Austen's observations on relationships, whether a close romantic friendship could ever count as ‘cheating', the differences between (straight) male and female friendships and the experience of people with identities beyond those binaries.  Recorded at The Bullingdon as part of IF Oxford on 17 October 2023. You can now follow The Breakup Monologues on Instagram and Threads @breakupmonologues and buy The Breakup Monologues book from all good bookshops: https://linktr.ee/breakupmonologues The Breakup Monologues will also be recording live episodes at Margate Bookie on 22 October and Cheerful Earful Podcast Festival in London on 4 November:    https://www.dreamland.co.uk/event/live-podcast-the-breakup-monologues/   https://www.streathamspaceproject.co.uk/whats-on-calendar/cheerfulearful-4nov23 Robin's book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Friends-Understanding-Power-Important-Relationships/dp/0349143579/   Max's book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/1838853545/

The author Max Dickins was preparing to propose to his girlfriend when he came to a realisation: he didn't have anyone he felt he could ask to be his best man. It prompted him to write the book ‘Billy No-Mates', looking at why he didn't have any close male friends any more, and asking if men, in general, have a friendship problem. In a special discussion in front of a live audience at the Cheltenham Science Festival in England, Claudia Hammond speaks to Max about his journey. They're also joined by Robin Dunbar, a Professor of Evolutionary Psychology at Oxford University who's spent decades researching friendships in humans and other primates, and Radha Modgil, a practicing GP and wellbeing expert whose book ‘Know Your Own Power' looks at what advice there is for people facing difficulties as they go through life. The panel look at what psychology can teach us about friendships between men, the difference these relationships can make to our mental health, and the best way of both maintaining the friendships we have and finding ways to make new friends. Produced in partnership with the Open University. Presenter: Claudia Hammond Producer: Dan Welsh

The author Max Dickins was preparing to propose to his girlfriend when he came to a realisation: he didn't have anyone he felt he could ask to be his best man. It prompted him to write the book ‘Billy No-Mates', looking at why he didn't have any close male friends any more, and asking if men, in general, have a friendship problem. In a special discussion in front of a live audience at the Cheltenham Science Festival in England, Claudia Hammond speaks to Max about his journey. They're also joined by Robin Dunbar, a Professor of Evolutionary Psychology at Oxford University who's spent decades researching friendships in humans and other primates, and Radha Modgil, a practicing GP and wellbeing expert whose book ‘Know Your Own Power' looks at what advice there is for people facing difficulties as they go through life. The panel look at what psychology can teach us about friendships between men, the difference these relationships can make to our mental health, and the best way of both maintaining the friendships we have and finding ways to make new friends. Produced in partnership with the Open University. Presenter: Claudia Hammond Producer: Dan Welsh

Countryfile, Woman's Hour, and dazzling audiences on the Strictly Dancefloor – Anita Rani is a hugely popular and award-winning presenter whose Indian ancestry means a lot to her - and it was her experience on Who Do You Think You Are? that planted the seed for her debut novel “Baby Does a Runner". Max Dickins is a stand-up comedian and author who has performed thousands of gigs and 3 hour solo shows at the Edinburgh Fringe. His latest book ‘Billy No Mates' is a memoir which touches on some really important and emotional issues about loneliness and why so many men are so bad at friendship. Nadeem Perera is a wildlife host and co-founder of the birdwatching collective “Flock Together”. He grew up in the London Docklands but was often taken back to Sri Lanka by his mother and it was the nature of her homeland that inspired him to become a naturalist. Plus the Inheritance Tracks of the mellifluous actor and musician Minnie Driver. Presenters: Nikki Bedi and Jason Mohammad Producer: Ben Mitchell

Max Dickins is a man who has traversed the landscape of media and art, leaving a mark on each and every platform he graces, from print to stage, from radio waves to the small screen BUT today he's here with us in London to discuss something profoundly personal and universally impactful.He's the acclaimed author of 'Billy No Mates: How I Realised Men Have a Friendship Problem', a book that has made a global impact and has been translated into numerous languages. This is not just a piece of literature; it's an exploration of male friendships, an issue often buried under layers of machismo and societal expectations.His insightful and hilarious writing has also been featured in prominent publications such as The Observer, Sunday Times, Daily Mail, and GQ highlighting his unique blend of candor and wit.A Sony Award nominee for his radio show on Absolute Radio, a playwright with a nationally toured, critically acclaimed play 'Man on the Moor', and a familiar face on BBC One's Michael McIntyre's Big Show - he is a man of many talents indeed.But today, we focus on the issue at the heart of his book 'Billy No Mates', an issue that resonates with so many men, the often-unspoken problem of forming and maintaining male friendships.It is my great pleasure to introduce our esteemed guest, the multitalented and insightful, Mr. Max Dickins.

The US surgeon-general Vivek Murthy recently issued a report calling attention to an epidemic of loneliness and isolation; he warned that people's lack of social connection was “as dangerous as smoking 15 cigarettes a day”. Worst affected are men: in 2021, a study by the Survey Center on American Life said the percentage of men without any close friends had jumped from 3 per cent to 15 per cent since 1990. Can the workplace help alleviate the problem? Host Isabel Berwick talks to Jonathan Black, FT columnist and director of the University of Oxford's careers service, FT reporter and Unhedged host Ethan Wu, and Max Dickins, author of the memoir Billy No-Mates: How I Realised Men Have a Friendship Problem. Want more?The loneliness epidemic threatens our health as well as our happinessLonely bosses seek opportunity in a crisis of disconnectionFT subscriber? Sign up for the weekly Working It newsletter with one click here. We cover all things workplace and management — plus exclusive reporting on trends, tips and what's coming next. We'd love to hear from you. What do you like (or not)? What topics should we tackle? Email the team at workingit@ft.com or Isabel directly at isabel.berwick@ft.com. Follow Isabel on LinkedInSubscribe to Working It wherever you get your podcasts — and do leave us a review!Presented by Isabel Berwick. Produced by Audrey Tinline and Laurence Knight. The executive producer is Manuela Saragosa and the sound engineer is Simon PanayiRead a transcript of this episode on FT.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Fergus is joined by Max Dickins, award winning Comedian and Writer. When Max decided to propose to his girlfriend, he realised there was no one he could ask to be his best man and since then, has gone on a journey to discover why more and more men are so lonely and struggling to build close friendships. Fergus and Max discuss the issue, why it's becoming more common in today's society, why it's such a problem for male mental health and various things men can do to rebuild their social life to rekindle close relationships. Expect to reconsider the interactions in your social life. Expect to reconsider what's important to you.Expect to learn more about male loneliness. Join The Modern Mind mailing list

The author and screenwriter Max Dickins was preparing to propose to his girlfriend when he came to a realisation: he didn't have anyone he felt he could ask to be his best man. It prompted him to write the book ‘Billy No-Mates', looking at why he didn't have any close male friends any more, and asking if men, in general, have a friendship problem. In a special discussion in front of a live audience at the Cheltenham Science Festival, Claudia Hammond speaks to Max about his journey alongside Professor Robin Dunbar and Dr Radha Modgil. Robin Dunbar is a Professor of Evolutionary Psychology at Oxford University who's spent decades researching friendships in humans and other primates. He's also known for having Dunbar's Number named after him, which suggests most of us have a limit to our social circles of around 150 people. Radha Modgil is a practicing GP and wellbeing expert whose book ‘Know Your Own Power' looks at what advice there is for people facing difficulties as they go through life. The panel look at what psychology can teach us about friendships between men, the difference these relationships can make to our mental health, and the best way of both maintaining the friendships we have and finding ways to make new friends. Produced in partnership with the Open University. Producer: Dan Welsh

Today's conversation is with Max Dickins. Max is a comedian, writer and a mental health advocate. Loneliness increases risk of early death by 26%. This risk is comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day, and is higher than that caused by obesity and physical inactivity. And men are suffering worse than ever. This is having a negative impact on their partners, their employers, their children and society as a whole. Expect to learn how Max's own experience of having no best man led to him writing Billy No Mates, how men's loneliness differs from female loneliness, men's reliance on their female partners for a social life, the evolutionary explanation for shallower male friendships, and why contributing to a project and doing tasks is crucial for bonding among men. You'll also hear about how opening up differs from manning up, the value of friendships at work, and the impact of remote working. Today's podcast is sponsored by Propane Fitness. Are you a PT, coach or fitness expert looking to move online? Jonny & Yusef from PropaneFitness help personal trainers and coaches to move online, leave the gym floor and build a dependable, recurring online income. They've helped hundreds of personal trainers to match their existing income with an online coaching programme by learning to sell their expertise and knowledge instead of their time. They teach coaches a full stack of semi-automated systems for marketing, sales and programme delivery they've used themselves while delivering personal training online over the last decade. You can get a free online business blueprint and a complete explanation of how it all works by clicking the link in the description - https://www.propanefitness.com/cambro Connect with Max: Twitter - https://twitter.com/maxdickins Max's book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Billy-No-Mates-Realised-Friendship-Problem/dp/1838853510 Connect with Colin: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/col.cambro/ Join my Email List - https://mailchi.mp/548e38ba5942/colincambro Support me: buymeacoffee.com/ColCamBro

In the latest episode of the Simply Fit Podcast, I have the pleasure of speaking with Max Dickins. Max is an author, speaker and screenwriter. After proposing to his girlfriend, Max realised that he really didn't have anyone that he could call on to be his best man. He decided to dig deeper to find out where all of his friends had gone over the years and recognised that it wasn't just him who was having this problem, it was an enormous amount of men. A survey taken by Movemeber showed that a third of men have no close friends at all, which really gives us an eye opening look at this problem. In this episode you can expect to learn: Why not having close friendships can be a problem even if your life is going well in many other areas. Why women tend to be far more effective at maintaining friendships. Along with many steps you can take to deepen the relationships with your friends and find new ones too. Connect with me on Instagram: @elliothasoon Let's work together: www.ehcoaching.co.uk Get Free Workout Plans: https://bit.ly/EHWorkoutsYT Visit Max's Website: https://www.maxdickins.com/ Get Max's Book: https://amzn.to/3khMQBa Please rate us 5* on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review if you're enjoying the podcast. Don't forget to subscribe too so that you don't miss any future episodes.

Speaking on Good Morning America recently, actress Jane Fonda says women and men's friendships are very different. So, how do we make friends, and keep them, as we progress through life? Kieran was joined by psychotherapist Stella O'Malley, and Max Dickins, who is the author of ‘Billy No Mates: How I Realised Men Have A Friendship Problem'...

EP025 - Season 2 Premiere! This one goes out to all my MEN out there. November is Men's Health Month and while Movember might be a thing in terms of growing a mustache, I question whether or not awareness of men's mental health issues is gaining traction. But...rather than question it why not contribute to it, which is what this episode (and potentially this entire podcast) will be about.Let me break down the episode with a super quick summary of the quotes and stories I'll be going over and then you decide whether or not one or all of them are worth a listen...MMU#1 (6:09) - “I would much sooner take a call from a friend that was crying than attend his funeral.” - Paddy "The Baddy" PimblettLong Story Short - I have friends who I know deep down are not doing ok but I'm afraid to bring it up because I don't know if they want to talk about it.MMU#2 (12:33)- “Give a man a purpose and the ability to achieve it he'll crawl over broken glass with a smile. The problem is that when you get men in and you make them feel seen and like they're safe and stuff like that a lot of the time I don't think that that's necessarily what men want. It's a DOING thing.” - Max Dickins, Modern Wisdom EP511Long Story Short - I'm fucking tired of not knowing what my purpose is let alone how to live it.MMU#3 (28:30) - “If you don't accept that men have a different social style or have different social preferences you can't do too much about male loneliness and mental health."Long Story Short - It's so hard to connect with other men because we're never in a situation where we can make the connections that truly matter.MMU #4 (39:31) - “So I think often maybe men don't understand they're having mental health problems or we don't understand men are having it because they're doing things that don't look like depression. They're not crying, they're not on people's shoulder, they're not low energy. They're just not there!” - Max DickinsLong Story Short - I am concerned about the men in my life because I really can't tell how they are truly feeling and what kind of mental shape they are in.BONUS MMU (53:30) - “I think there is a cultural idea that your beloved should be everything to you - your emotional home, your sexual home, your home for fun and leisure, as well as the parent you co-parent with. That's a lot of pressure. It also shrinks your life if you're not careful.” - Max DickinsLong Story Long - I almost killed what has turned out to be the most amazing romantic relationship I have ever had by committing the cardinal fucking sin in relationships - making your partner everything in your world.Now that we've got that outta the way, here is what I am going to challenge you to do right now:Hit me up on IG @ignitetheimpact so you can be one of the first to know when I launch the journal (yet to be named) that has literally saved my life.The journal is the answer to a very simple yet powerful question - how do we as men learn to master the challenges of relationships, physical and mental health, as well as discover our purpose in life?So, if you want to be one of the first to give the journal a go and ignite the impact you wish to see in your world, hit me up @ignitetheimpact RFN.Hope you enjoy the episode.We got this!Support the show

Max Dickins thought he had a lot of friends… until he got engaged. When it came time to pick his best man, he stumbled into a shocking revelation: he didn't have any male friends close enough to fill that role. This set him on a quest to understand how that happened, and to fix it. The lessons he learned about male friendship—why we need it, how to grow it, and what to do with it—just might change your life. It's time we stopped settling for the lone wolf narrative. Find your pack, and thrive. 

183 key workers and community volunteers were amongst royals, politicians and world leaders in Westminster Abbey for the Queen's state funeral on Monday. One woman who was asked to be an eyewitness to this historic day was Lynn McManus, from North Shields, in Tyne and Wear. She's the founder of The Tim Lamb's Children's Centre and Pathways4All, a parent-led charity providing play and leisure for disabled children. She was recognised in the Queen's last Birthday Honours List in June 2022 with an MBE for her services to children with disabilities. A 2019 YouGov survey found that one in five men have no close friends — twice the proportion for women. What pressure might this be putting on their female partners, to fulfil the role of best friend and hold the social calendar? And what tools can men learn to help maintain friendships? Max Dickins is an author, playwright and comedian, and has written Billy No-Mates: How I Realised Men Have a Friendship Problem. He joins Emma to discuss. Liz Truss is heading to New York today, making her first foreign trip as Prime Minister as she attends the annual United Nations General Assembly. During her two-day trip she is due to have meetings with US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron. This will be her first test in building international relationships and trust in the UK. So does the former foreign secretary have the interpersonal skills to build strong relationships? Joining Emma to discuss are deputy political editor for the Spectator Katy Balls and Bronwen Maddox the new director and CEO of Chatham House. A 22-year-old Iranian woman has died days after being arrested by morality police for allegedly not complying with strict rules on head coverings. Eyewitnesses said Mahsa Amini was beaten while inside a police van after being picked up in Tehran last Tuesday, and died on Friday after spending three days in a coma. It is the latest in a series of reports of brutality against women by authorities in Iran in recent weeks. Tehran's police chief says the death of a woman in custody was an "unfortunate" incident he does not want repeated. BBC Woman Affairs correspondent for the Near East, Faranak Amidi joins Emma with the latest. The Married Women's Association was formed in 1938 by a former suffragette and its main aim was to ensure that men and women would be treated as equals in the union of marriage - both legally and financially. Their members included the first female barrister and the first female BBC executive, as well as the writer Vera Britain, so why are they not well known, and how influential were they? Dr Sharon Thompson, presenter of the Quiet Revolutionaries podcast, who has also written a book of the same name, joins Emma.

Max Dickins is an author, a playwright and a recovering stand-up comedian. He has had his own Sony Award-nominated show on Absolute Radio and appeared numerous times on BBC One's Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Dickins' critically acclaimed live shows have played to sell-out crowds at the Edinburgh Festival and on national tours. IRL he is also the co-director of Hoopla, the UK's first dedicated improv comedy theatre. Check out Max's book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Billy-No-Mates-Realised-Friendship-Problem/dp/1838853510

My guest this week is the writer, comic, broadcaster and author of ‘Billy No Mates - How I Realised Men Have A Friendship Problem.'Studies show that men find it harder to maintain close friendships than women do. When Max realised he was running out of mates, he went on a mission to find out why this was happening and what we could do to fix it.This was a really enlightening chat that made me think harder about the value of my friendships.Buy the book here Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max Dickins is the Director of Improv Company Hoopla, an author and a mental health advocate. Loneliness is as dangerous as smoking. And men are suffering worse than ever. This is bad for them, it's bad for their partners, it's bad for their employers, their children and society at large. Men are struggling to toe the line between manning up and opening up and many of them are doing neither. Expect to learn what Max learned from having no best man to choose for his wedding, how men's loneliness differs from female loneliness, the evolutionary explanation for shallower male friendships, how being in a shed can help you bond, why contributing to a project and doing things is crucial for bonding amongst men, whether the manosphere is helping and much more... Sponsors: Get the Whoop 4.0 for free and get your first month for free at http://join.whoop.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Get 10% discount on all Optimal Carnivore's products at www.amazon.com/optimalcarnivore (use code: WISDOMSAVE10) Get 83% discount & 3 months free from Surfshark VPN at https://surfshark.deals/MODERNWISDOM (use code MODERNWISDOM) Extra Stuff: Buy Billy No-Mates - https://amzn.to/3PZV38i  Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/ 

Lots of my favourite podcasts have gone on summer break, so I wanted to keep putting some episodes out. But maybe you don't want something that is too work related in the midst of the summer, so this is an episode that is more psychology and life than workplace culture. It's a lovely discussion with Max Dickins author of 'Billy No Mates'.I got so much from the book - and from the discussion. Max reflects on the geezerish persona he adopts with workmen in his house and wonders if it's a performance and if it is a performance is it by him, or the workman or both of them. He considers how for many men adult life becomes a process of refusing to demonstrate - and then refusing to experience - joy. As someone asked of him, 'what happened to these men'?The article that the episode is titled after is here - we discuss it in the show: “Men have no friends and women carry the burden”Max's book is available now. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Clive Anderson and Andrew O'Neill are joined by Jayde Adams, Ambreen Razia, Max Dickins and Graham Bartlett for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Laville and Memorial.

When British comedian and writer Max Dickins decided to propose to his girlfriend, he realised there was no one he could call on to be his best man. But Max quickly learned that he wasn't the only man struggling with friendships. In his latest book Billy No-Mates, he explores the barriers men face to forging closer relationships.

Max Dickins was choosing a best man for his wedding he realised he had nobody to ask. He then learned he wasn't the only one struggling with male friendships. He joined Emmet to discuss male friendship and the process of writing “Billy No-Mates: How I Realised Men Have a Friendship Problem."

Ian McMillan explores the language and complexities of male friendship with poet Michael Pederson whose book Boy Friends is 'a paean to all the gorgeous male friendships that have transformed his life', comedian Max Dickins who proposed to his girlfriend then realised he had no-one to be his best man, and film expert Adam Scovell who explores on-screen relationships from the buddy movie to the bromance. And poet Daljit Nagra reads his specially commissioned work Air for our Something Old Something New feature, celebrating 100 years of poetry on the BBC. Producer: Ruth Thomson

In this episode, Martin speaks with Max Dickins about his career in the entertainment industry - and his forthcoming Book! He's flying solo in this episode, Stu was absent self-isolating....Southampton must have lost. If you'd like to appear on a future episode of The LM Experience - please contact us via Twitter

Can your teams improvise? Can your leaders?We talk to improvisation coach, author and Tyra Banks interviewer Max Dickins about how improvisation can benefit business and why it is less scary than an open mic night.Get the book: https://www.improvisethebook.com Author page: https://www.maxdickins.comhttps://www.hooplaimpro.com Sponsor: Zencastr : http://www.zencastr.comGet 40% off the first 3 months for unlimited audio and HD video recordingsCode: wickedpodcastThe Wicked Podcast:Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewickedpodcastThe Wicked Podcast website: http://www.thewickedcompany.com/podcast/'The Wicked Company' book on Amazon.co.uk: https://www.amazon.co.uk/WICKED-COMPANY-When-Growth-Enough-ebook/dp/B07Y8VTFGY/The Wicked Company website: https:www.thewickedcompany.comMusic:'Inspired' by Kevin MacLeodSong: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspiredLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

“So, I have this concept which I call ‘Listening to Ignite', which is, you're listening for things that can really light up the other person. So, it's about what your curiosity clicks into. And can you ask a question that allows them a launchpad to show the best of their skill, their experience, their expertise, their background? And I think in that occasion, when you're thinking of those questions, when you're thinking of something you remember, not being present with that person is almost the more generous act.”That is Max Dickins, an improv artist who helps leaders and their teams get extraordinary outcomes through the use of improvisation techniques.Many months back, I had reviewed Max's superb book, 'Improvise: Use the Secrets of Improv to achieve Extraordinary Results at Work' and was delighted to have him on my podcast.For the uninitiated, improv, short for ‘Improvisational theatre' is the art of unscripted theatre. But it goes so much beyond that. It's a whole different way of thinking. A way of thinking that has applications in almost all aspects of life - whether at work or at home.In the book, Max shares several lessons from improv that can help you to: • Be more creative • Listen better • Become more mentally agile • Improve spontaneity • Enhance collaboration • Embrace failure and learn from it We touch upon all of these topics in the conversation. I specifically was curious to know how Improv principles can help us listen and present better at the workplace. Max has some great ideas for us. Links to resources:Max Dickins' websiteMax' Twitter handleHis LinkedIn pageHis Amazon author pageMy review of his bookThis podcast was hosted by me, Ravishankar Iyer. Audio editing by Kartik Rajan. Transcript editing by Amisha Jha and all-round support by Sanket Aalegaonkar.

In this episode, I speak with Max Dickins. He reached out to me directly on Twitter after seeing a post about The Reliants Project. Max is an Author, Playwright, Actor, Presenter & Comedian. His latest book is called Improvise, which helps people learn how to handle whatever comes their way at work using simple rules and techniques from improv. He is currently researching friendship and loneliness. In this episode we talk about: The moment that he noticed that his network wasn't as strong as he'd like it to be How he audited his network to understand how it had changed over time How he and his fiance think about the various relationships in their lives and how their networks differ Some of the new strategies he has implemented to nurture relationships What type of inner work he thinks is critical to building quality friendships We also talk about some of his thoughts on loneliness and masculinity

Graham talks listening, conflict, and creativity with improviser and author Max Dickins.

Graham talks listening, conflict, and creativity with improviser and author Max Dickins.

Jon talks to Max Dickins about the power of improvisation in business. Find out about what it can do for your business here: https://www.hooplaimpro.com/ And pre-order the book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Improvise-Secrets-Confidence-Connect-Anything/dp/1785785877/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=max%20dickins&qid=1591961805&sr=8-1#ace-0979249316

Max Dickins is an author, comedian, actor and presenter who joins me on the podcast talk about how practising the art of improvisation can help you do better in work, life and relationships.If life is one long series of unscripted events and improvisation is being able to react in the best way to any event or situation without any preparation then there's a lot to be learned from a little improv.In this episode Max and I discuss:What improvisation really means.How learning improvisation can help you get the most out of social, work and romantic relationships.Why embracing the unknown can open up the world.Why it's important to give and receive ‘offers' to maximise any situation.The way improvisation has helped Max understand himself and his relationships.How you can use the skills of improv in your own life. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Abiola Ogunbiyi shares OMI with Max Dickins, the man behind Hoopla - the UK's first improvisation training school - Max teaches people how to use whatever they've got to get wherever they want in life and work. Get of Copy of Max's book HERE

If you’re feeling stuck in a rank old work/life/romance rut then this Passion Pod has your name all over it. Writer/performer Max Dickins found himself in exactly that place and so, to shake things up a bit he decided to sign up for a new...

Laura talks to comedian and writer Max Dickins who after a breakup, decided to use Groupon as a tool to become more adventurous, push himself out of his comfort zone and spice up his life a bit! We learn all about baby scans, colonic irrigation, finding love on Groupon and wresting alligators! Plus the deeper message in what Max discovered after this experiment. Max has a new book out called My Groupon Adventure, which you can find here -: http://www.maxdickins.com/my-groupon-adventure/ Find Max on Twitter @maxdickins Find Laura: http://www.laurayates.org/ Laura's Twitter @laurayatesUK Laura's email: contact@laurayates.org

Max and Graham begin by sharing stories and experiences of improv, with Max offering his definition of improv and how it can help improve co-operation within teams. > How do you know someone is genuinely listening to you? Max talks about the difference between active listening and listening to a scene partner in improv, then both he and Graham discuss their experiences in therapy, and how they can make sense of reactions they judge themselves harshly for. > Yes, and Graham and Max run through improv's first rule, which allows for scenes to develop organically through agreement and heightening, then Max explains how repeatedly hearing no prevents us from making more risky decisions. He and Graham then plan a party. > Sweep the scene Max shares his views on productivity for creative people, including saving parts of his book that his editor has cut, drawing a line under an experience, a project or a single task and being able to start afresh. [Graham Allcott](http://www.grahamallcott.com/) is the founder of [time management training](http://thinkproductive.co.uk/ "Link: http://thinkproductive.co.uk/") company [Think Productive](http://thinkproductive.co.uk/). This podcast is produced by [Origin](https://origin.fm/).