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 Dan question as to whether this is really the case, and point to a number of positive role models men could turn to if they are looking for one.

Role models mentioned in this episode

Dan Osman

Alex Holmes

David Chambers

The Speech Prof

Professor Neil

Cyzor

The Secondhand Therapy Pod

J.B. Copeland

Alok

Caroline Criado Perez

Laura Bates

Show Notes

How positive male role models are detoxifying the social media ‘manosphere’ (The Guardian, 2024)

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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 conversation covers the typologies of rioters (i.e. professional, adventurer, revenge, and victim) and how aspects of masculinity are potentially linked to each one.

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Show notes

A Narrative Based Model of Differentiating Rioters (2017)

Extremism and Toxic Masculinity: the man question re-posed (2019)

Why are there riots in the UK? (BBC, 2024)

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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.

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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.

Show notes:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0191886907004473

https://www.theswaddle.com/stoicism-has-become-a-masculine-ideal-that-values-repression-indifference-what-could-go-wrong

The daily stoic

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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 a listen and let us know your thoughts.

Show Notes:

What Does It Mean to Hold Space?

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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 be more impactful. Take a listen and let us know your thoughts.

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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 Article)

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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 masculinity.

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