The Uncommon Bloke Podcast

The season finale of The Uncommon Bloke Podcast, live! Calum and Dan reflect on the first 15 episodes of the show, talking about whether they think they stayed true to the podcast's intentions, their favourite episodes and what they think could have been done differently.As season one ends, both hosts just wanted to take this moment to thank you, loyal listeners, for allowing them to share our conversations. Till next season, bye for now.The Uncommon Bloke Podcast is hosted by Calum and Dan. If you would like to support us, you can recommend this podcast to a person in your life who you think might benefit from hearing the conversation. Alternatively, you can share the podcast on social media or rate/leave a comment wherever you get your podcasts.You can also follow us on social media here.

In this week's episode we explore the world of sport. We discuss the many ways in which both interacting as a player and fan of sport can enhance a man's life. However, we also discuss the ways in which men can mask our insecurities behind the guise of sport.The Uncommon Bloke Podcast is hosted by Calum and Dan. If you would like to support us, you can recommend this podcast to a person in your life who you think might benefit from hearing the conversation. Alternatively, you can share the podcast on social media or rate/leave a comment wherever you get your podcasts.You can also follow us on social media here.

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 episodeDan OsmanAlex HolmesDavid ChambersThe Speech ProfProfessor NeilCyzorThe Secondhand Therapy PodJ.B. CopelandAlokCaroline Criado PerezLaura BatesShow NotesHow positive male role models are detoxifying the social media ‘manosphere’ (The Guardian, 2024)The Uncommon Bloke Podcast is hosted by Calum and Dan. If you would like to support us, you can recommend this podcast to a person in your life who you think might benefit from hearing the conversation. Alternatively, you can share the podcast on social media or rate/leave a comment wherever you get your podcasts.You can also follow us on social media here.

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.As always, please join the conversation by sending us a message and share this episode with anyone you think will be interested in or helped by this conversation.Show notesA 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)The Uncommon Bloke Podcast is hosted by Calum and Dan. If you would like to support us, you can recommend this podcast to a person in your life who you think might benefit from hearing the conversation. Alternatively, you can share the podcast on social media or rate/leave a comment wherever you get your podcasts.You can also follow us on social media here.

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. The Uncommon Bloke Podcast is hosted by Calum and Dan. If you would like to support us, you can recommend this podcast to a person in your life who you think might benefit from hearing the conversation. Alternatively, you can share the podcast on social media or rate/leave a comment wherever you get your podcasts.You can also follow us on social media here.

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/S0191886907004473https://www.theswaddle.com/stoicism-has-become-a-masculine-ideal-that-values-repression-indifference-what-could-go-wrongThe daily stoicThe Uncommon Bloke Podcast is hosted by Calum and Dan. If you would like to support us, you can recommend this podcast to a person in your life who you think might benefit from hearing the conversation. Alternatively, you can share the podcast on social media or rate/leave a comment wherever you get your podcasts.You can also follow us on social media here.

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?The Uncommon Bloke Podcast is hosted by Calum and Dan. If you would like to support us, you can recommend this podcast to a person in your life who you think might benefit from hearing the conversation. Alternatively, you can share the podcast on social media or rate/leave a comment wherever you get your podcasts.You can also follow us on social media here.

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.The Uncommon Bloke Podcast is hosted by Calum and Dan. If you would like to support us, you can recommend this podcast to a person in your life who you think might benefit from hearing the conversation. Alternatively, you can share the podcast on social media or rate/leave a comment wherever you get your podcasts.You can also follow us on social media here.