{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66fd8d37687515ec943df79a/674737319f77ab956544bafe?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Friendship","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/66fd8d37687515ec943df79a/1732720275668-2e5a7105-5389-4b9f-9b22-5387225da1df.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>According to researchers, men are facing a ‘friendship recession.’ And it’s making us miserable. But what can men do about it?&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>You'll be introduced to evolutionary anthropologist Dr Robin Dunbar, probably the world’s foremost expert on friendship. He explains the differences between the male and female social worlds – and what guys need to do to keep their friendships going.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Plus, we explore whether modern culture misunderstands male friendships. And ask: have we become blinded to male intimacy? </p><p><br></p><p><strong>CREDITS</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Written by <strong>Max Dickins</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Music and sound design by <strong>Rich Le Gate</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Guest: <strong>Dr Robin Dunbar</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Voice artists: <strong>Dan Starkey, Paul Raymond, Dan March, Andrea Fox.</strong></p>","author_name":"Max Dickins"}