The Gender Knot

We're back with a bonus episode during our hiatus to discuss an email we received about none other than everyone's favorite topic: Emotional Labour! Is emotional labour gendered? Or should we just all focus on doing the right thing and stop segmenting these problems as male or female? Hosts and producers: Nastaran Tavakoli-Far and Daniel Carroll Co-producers: Sam Baker and Jonathan Blackwell Additional links: Patreon page – support the podcast for the cost of a coffee! Music: Government Funded Weed by Black Ant (used under Creative Commons)

We revisit a conversation from earlier this year where we explored how men can be allies if their behaviour towards women has been problematic. Our guest Omar talks about being called out and having to question his role as an ally. We’re on hiatus until October, we’ll be back with another episode before then. Guests: Omar Aziz, co-host of The Samovar Network podcast Music: Government Funded Weed by Black Ant (used under Creative Commons)

From Aziz Ansari to Eve Ensler to why on earth apologies are so hard, we dive in and also discuss the best way to give an apology. We’re on hiatus and will be back with a new season in October. Another bonus episode will be out next month. Hosts: Nastaran Tavakoli-Far and Daniel Carroll Producers: Sam Baker and Jonathan Blackwell Additional links: Eve Ensler on WTF with Mark Maron Music: Government Funded Weed by Black Ant (used under Creative Commons)

We end season 5 by hearing Mark Manson’s tips for men during these confusing times, including how men can help each other out and his predictions about how we'll all get along in the future. Check out his new book ‘Everything is fucked: A book about hope’ and catch him on his speaking tour, more details here Music: Government Funded Weed by Black Ant (used under Creative Commons)

You’ve been writing to us about vulnerability following our previous two rounds and we’re going to delve into your thoughts and experiences. This journey started with us talking about men and vulnerability in relationships. Now we want to know if vulnerability culture is useful at all, and how does it benefit or hold back men and women differently. Hosts: Nastaran Tavakoli-Far and Daniel Carroll Producers: Sam Baker and Jonathan Blackwell Additional links: Patreon page – support the podcast for the cost of a coffee! Music: Government Funded Weed by Black Ant (used under Creative Commons)