Michael Chakraverty (Bake Off legend) is gay, brown, and obsessed with girl band Little Mix to a degree that is a bit strange; Mark Watson (scrawny cult comedian) is straight, white, likes football and drinking. The two of them have almost no interests in common. They hadn’t even met until they recorded the first episode of this podcast. Also, Mark is 40 whereas Michael is a baby and doesn’t remember things like Teletext and hadn’t heard of Bovril until recently (Mark is writing this, incide ...
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due to logistical difficulties, michael and mark are taking a break this week. do go back and listen to any previous episodes you may have missed and tune in next monday for the season finale! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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the second of the patreon-first, long-awaited fringe episodes, this time we spoke with jordan gray about edinburgh fringe success, being on the voice and drag queens eating bananas. menkind are on Patreon! If you enjoy listening, would like access to audio and video extras every week, and are able to support us so we can continue making the podcast…
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reuben kaye: an intentional disregard for beauty
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first posted to patreon, originally recorded on august 19th at the edinburgh fringe, reuben kaye joins us for an enlightening episode on letting go of your past, finding your art and whether or not we'd go to space. a trigger warning: please be advised, this episode does feature some important, but heavy, discussion, listener discretion is advised …
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mark and michael talk to comedian, author and homicidal party host john robertson about pretending to process, frankenstein, and a chat with god menkind are on Patreon! If you enjoy listening, would like access to audio and video extras every week, and are able to support us so we can continue making the podcast, you can find us at patreon.com/menk…
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sian davies: been there, done that, got the uniform
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this week michael and mark talk to 'our' sian about butch as a dirty word, the decline of your role models, and the sins of our fathers menkind are on Patreon! If you enjoy listening, would like access to audio and video extras every week, and are able to support us so we can continue making the podcast, you can find us at patreon.com/menkindpodcas…
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mark and michael talk to standup and author sadia azmat about lynx africa, overthinking porn, and one very specific interest of hers’ to acknowledge the fact she talks cock so much! menkind are on Patreon! If you enjoy listening, would like access to audio and video extras every week, and are able to support us so we can continue making the podcast…
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chiyo: i'm happy to be classified as sexy
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*please note: this episode was recorded in february 2023, before recent events regarding former first minister for scotland, nicola sturgeon* mark and michael talk to model, dancer and apparently actor chiyo about cruising tactics, ethical chasing and the value of rage. menkind are on Patreon! If you enjoy listening, would like access to audio and …
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in a second-ever listener special, michael and mark talk to chris zampese about the extra pocket, expressing joy, and taking the extra 20 seconds. menkind are on Patreon! If you enjoy listening, would like access to audio and video extras every week, and are able to support us so we can continue making the podcast, you can find us at patreon.com/me…
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michael and mark ask no fewer than two phenomenal questions in chatting to etiquette coach and podcaster william hanson about sporty nonsense, how to set the table, and language as a weapon. menkind are on Patreon! If you enjoy listening, would like access to audio and video extras every week, and are able to support us so we can continue making th…
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mark and michael talk to content creator, activist and OnlyFans star max hovey about muscle guys, penis percentages and getting his confidence back. menkind are on Patreon! If you enjoy listening, would like access to audio and video extras every week, and are able to support us so we can continue making the podcast, you can find us at patreon.com/…
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michael and mark talk to rosie jones about being gay at four, great shirts, and the speed of her voice. menkind are on Patreon! If you enjoy listening, would like access to audio and video extras every week, and are able to support us so we can continue making the podcast, you can find us at patreon.com/menkindpodcast Follow menkind on Twitter, Fac…
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michael chakraverty: i'll meet you where you need to be
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In a special, long-awaited edition, and celebrating the 50th episode of menkind, Mark talks to the actual Michael Chakraverty - best known as his co-host - about ways of existing, finding your people, and reasons for not swimming. As discussed in the episode, the Samaritans is a free 24-hour service on 116 123. menkind are on Patreon! If you enjoy …
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Michael and Mark talk to comedian and writer Tom Mayhew, about non-uniform day, Christian pansexuality and an awkward stand-up hero. menkind are on Patreon! If you enjoy listening, would like access to audio and video extras every week, and are able to support us, you can find us at patreon.com/menkindpodcast Follow menkind on Twitter, Facebook and…
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Mark and Michael talk to comedian, barber and comic artist, Wil Hodgson, about nice pornography, wrestling, and throwing a Nazi out of a salon. menkind are on Patreon! If you enjoy listening, would like access to audio and video extras every week, and are able to support us, you can find us at patreon.com/menkindpodcast Follow menkind on Twitter, F…
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Michael and Mark talk to 'creative in transition', Yianni Agisilaou, about Greek communication, the need for approval and being inside your own head. menkind are on Patreon! If you enjoy listening, would like access to audio and video extras every week, and are able to support us, you can find us at patreon.com/menkindpodcast Follow menkind on Twit…
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Mark and Michael talk to comedian, author and podcaster, Jen Brister, about lesbian parenting, internalised misogyny and the need for goggles. menkind are on Patreon! If you enjoy listening, would like access to audio and video extras every week, and are able to support us, you can find us at patreon.com/menkindpodcast Follow menkind on Twitter, Fa…
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Michael and Mark talk to impressionist, comedian and musical theatre star, Luke Kempner about being healthily driven, Mr Blobby and missing out on the fruits of being gay. menkind are on Patreon! If you enjoy listening, would like access to audio and video extras every week, and are able to support us, you can find us at patreon.com/menkindpodcast …
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Mark and Michael talk to thespian, animal voice for hire and word-wrangler Tom Read Wilson about foibles, gay Greeks, Henry VIII, and scaling the mountain of self-acceptance. menkind are on Patreon! If you enjoy listening, would like access to audio and video extras every week, and are able to support us, you can find us at patreon.com/menkindpodca…
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Michael and Mark talk to actor and cabaret star, LoUis CYfer, about getting dirty, lesbian Superdry, and not having to decide. menkind are on Patreon! If you enjoy listening, would like access to audio and video extras every week, and are able to support us, you can find us at patreon.com/menkindpodcast Follow menkind on Twitter, Facebook and Insta…
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john whaite: you are reborn, my darling, and you are f**king glittery
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Mark and Michael talk to Strictly Come Dancing history maker, John Whaite, about cancelling Ronald McDonald, learning to love yourself and using witchcraft on an enemy. menkind are on Patreon! If you enjoy listening, would like access to audio and video extras every week, and are able to support us, you can find us at patreon.com/menkindpodcast Fol…
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We've had a bit of a longer break than expected, but menkind is back for the second half of series two! Mark and Michael have some amazing guests lined up for you, and we can't wait for you to listen. Subscribe and join us from Monday 11th April for our first, strictly fantastic guest (bit of a clue). menkind are on Patreon! If you enjoy listening,…
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Mark and Michael talk to Cardiff's disco diva drag queen, and Drag Race UK's first cisgender female star Victoria Scone about gatekeeping, drag kings and a very clean future where masculinity no longer exists. menkind are on Patreon! If you enjoy listening, would like access to audio and video extras every week, and are able to support us, you can …
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paul sinha: you shouldn't be obliged to like steps just because you suck c@ck
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Michael and Mark talk to comedian, quizzer and The Chase star Paul Sinha about adventures in alcohol, a decade-long secret and why it's great to be gay. menkind are on Patreon! If you enjoy listening, would like access to audio and video extras every week, and are able to support us, you can find us at patreon.com/menkindpodcast Follow menkind on …
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Mark and Michael talk to recording artist, movie star and polymath jordan stephens about rage, the importance of mentorship and a facebook drug deal. menkind are on Patreon! If you enjoy listening, would like access to audio and video extras every week, and are able to support us, you can find us at patreon.com/menkindpodcast Follow menkind on Tw…
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Michael and Mark talk to comedian, actor and artist John-Luke Roberts about expressing anger, practising compersion and being polyamorous. menkind are on Patreon! If you enjoy listening, would like access to audio and video extras every week, and are able to support us, you can find us at patreon.com/menkindpodcast Follow menkind on Twitter, Facebo…
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Mark and Michael talk to comedian, podcaster and reigning champion of the most detailed intro on the podcast, Suzi Ruffell, about women in comedy, keeping your pecker up and discovering how being gay is fun. menkind are on Patreon! If you enjoy listening, would like access to audio and video extras every week, and are able to support us, you can fi…
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Michael and Mark talk to journalist, author and dad who gave birth Freddy McConnell about testosterone, gender creative parenting and the mosaic of characteristics. menkind are on Patreon! If you enjoy listening, would like access to audio and video extras every week, and are able to support us, you can find us at patreon.com/menkindpodcast Follow …
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Mark and Michael talk to best selling author, screenwriter and actress Juno Dawson about moral panic, the coven, and a very important fry-up. menkind are on Patreon! If you enjoy listening, would like access to audio and video extras every week, and are able to support us, you can find us at patreon.com/menkindpodcast Follow menkind on Twitter, Fac…
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Michael and Mark talk to Guardian columnist, author and deranged leftie Owen Jones, about systemic homophobia, being a geriatric millennial, and having the hots for David Duchovny. menkind are on Patreon! If you enjoy listening, would like access to audio and video extras every week, and are able to support us, you can find us at patreon.com/menkin…
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Mark and Michael talk to mental health campaigner Ben West, about the best meal of his life at Wagamama, taking up hugging, and a crash course in mental health. (Content Warning: suicide) menkind are on Patreon! If you enjoy listening, would like access to audio and video extras every week, and are able to support us, you can find us at patreon.com…
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Michael and Mark talk to comedian, style icon and Drag Race Down Under judge Rhys Nicholson, about lifting washing machines, personal branding and how to get rid of f@ckheads. menkind are on Patreon! If you enjoy listening, would like access to audio and video extras every week, and are able to support us, you can find us at patreon.com/menkindpodc…
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Mark and Michael talk to rock god and renaissance man Tim Minchin, about the dance of masculinity, being good enough, and apes. menkind are on Patreon! If you enjoy listening, would like access to audio and video extras every week, and are able to support us, you can find us at patreon.com/menkindpodcast Follow menkind on Twitter, Facebook and Inst…
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In a special edition, Michael talks to the actual Mark Watson - best known as his co-host - about facing his biggest enemy, writing to Nelson Mandela, and the Grim Reaper. menkind are now on Patreon! If you are enjoying listening, would like access to extras every week and are able to support us, you can find us at patreon.com/menkindpodcast Follow…
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Michael and Mark talk to comedian, writer, actor and podcaster Jessica Fostekew about growing a willy, impressing her Dad, and power lifting. menkind are now on Patreon! If you are enjoying listening, would like access to extras every week and are able to support us, you can find us at patreon.com/menkindpodcast Follow menkind on Twitter, Facebook …
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Mark and Michael talk to adult entertainment star and content creator Lane Rogers about biphobia, staying hard and forging a path. menkind are now on Patreon! If you are enjoying listening, would like access to extras every week and are able to support us, you can find us at patreon.com/menkindpodcast Follow menkind on Twitter, Facebook and Instagr…
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Michael and Mark talk to author and criminal barrister Mohsin Zaidi about collars, conversion therapy and dancing for Dizzee. menkind are now on Patreon! If you are enjoying listening, would like access to extras every week and are able to support us, you can find us at patreon.com/menkindpodcast Follow menkind on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @m…
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Mark and Michael talk to podcaster, model, activist and Head of Facilitation at Beyond Equality, Ben Hurst, about unlearning, sex at Bible college and teaching boys to be better men. menkind are now on Patreon! If you are enjoying listening, would like access to extras every week and are able to support us, you can find us at patreon.com/menkindpod…
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Michael and Mark talk to Bake Off champion, author, and Global Health Advisor David Atherton about ballet, twin instinct and coming out by letter. menkind are now on Patreon! If you are enjoying listening, would like access to extras every week and are able to support us, you can find us at patreon.com/menkindpodcast Follow menkind on Twitter, Face…
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Mark and Michael talk to cabaret performer and Drag Race UK star Joe Black about permission for passion, grotesque glamour, and being a villain. menkind are now on patreon! If you are enjoying listening, would like access to extras every week and are able to support us, you can find us at patreon.com/menkindpodcast Follow menkind on Twitter and Ins…
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Michael and Mark talk to comedian, podcaster, author and influencer Sofie Hagen about the glass cliff, wearing trousers and becoming the new menkind host. Also featuring special guest Hank. menkind are now on patreon! If you are enjoying listening, would like access to extras and are able to support us, you can find us at patreon.com/menkindpodcast…
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Mark and Michael talk to former Special Forces Soldier, author, motivational speaker and SAS: Who Dares Wins' Ollie Ollerton about overcoming the ego, ayahuasca and seeing a childhood trauma through the eyes of a chimp. Follow menkind on Twitter and Instagram @menkindpodcast and Ollie @ollie_ollerton Recorded and edited by Victoria Payne and Lianne…
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Michael and Mark talk to criminal barrister, Strictly quarterfinalist and TV judge Robert Rinder about godfathering, chasing scaffolders, and "getting to Blackpool". Follow menkind on Twitter and Instagram @menkindpodcast and Robert @RobbieRinder Recorded and edited by Victoria Payne and Lianne Coop for Impatient Productions. Artwork by Haiminh Le.…
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Mark and Michael talk to menkind listener and genderqueer Quaker Fred Langridge about binders, ethical non-monogamy and a marble cooperative. Fred mentions books by S Bear Bergman, 'Non-Binary Lives: An Anthology of Intersecting Identities', 'Purple Prose: Bisexuality in Britain', and Gendered Intelligence http://genderedintelligence.co.uk/ and Mer…
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Michael and Mark talk to best selling author Nikesh Shukla about rapping, snacking, and having no reflection. Follow menkind on Twitter and Instagram @menkindpodcast Recorded and edited by Victoria Payne and Lianne Coop for Impatient Productions. Artwork by Haiminh Le. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Mark and Michael talk to the first openly gay major league professional rugby player Devin Ibañez about not fitting in boxes, setting your own pace, and how a near fatal injury lead him to becoming a beacon for others in sport. The charity Devin mentions is rugbyforall.co Follow menkind on Twitter and Instagram @menkindpodcast Recorded and edited b…
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jay hulme: what's the point of being normal?
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Michael and Mark talk to poet and author Jay Hulme about softness, the size of horses, and queer Christianity. CW: this episode contains a reference to an attempted suicide. Follow menkind on Twitter and Instagram @menkindpodcast Recorded and edited by Victoria Payne and Lianne Coop for Impatient Productions. Artwork by Haiminh Le. Hosted on Acast.…
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Mark and Michael talk to writer, actor and comic Bethany Black about gaslighting yourself, confirmation bias, and why people are probably thinking about the conservatory. CW: this episode contains references to suicide and self harming Follow menkind on Twitter and Instagram @menkindpodcast Recorded and edited by Victoria Payne and Lianne Coop for …
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Michael and Mark talk to 'It's A Sin' actor Nathaniel Curtis about an inspiring teacher, the capacity to love, and Jesus's skin colour. Follow menkind on Twitter and Instagram @menkindpodcast Recorded and edited by Victoria Payne and Lianne Coop for Impatient Productions. Artwork by Haiminh Le. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform…
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Mark and Michael talk to actor, comedian and quiz lover Rufus Hound about being cuddled, human connection and the lessons of Mork and Mindy. Follow menkind on Twitter and Instagram @menkindpodcast Recorded and edited by Victoria Payne and Lianne Coop for Impatient Productions. Artwork by Haiminh Le. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i…
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Michael and Mark talk to singer and black queer role model Vincint about pop music, encouraging passion and pleasing yourself. Follow menkind on Twitter and Instagram @menkindpodcast Recorded and edited by Victoria Payne and Lianne Coop for Impatient Productions. Artwork by Haiminh Le. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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