To Be A Boy
By To Be A Boy
Ever wondered how to navigate raising boys in this bonkers world? Enter To Be A Boy', where hosts Joeli Brearley and Elliott Rae tackle the murky waters of masculinity and boyhood. From societal stereotypes to the influence of porn, they provide a candid take on raising well-rounded boys. Expect personal anecdotes, belly laughs, and deep dives as they dismantle harmful clichés and champion honest conversations. They explore male friendships, educational gaps, mental health struggles, and tough topics like male violence. Join the conversation for a supportive community with fun and heart.
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To Be A Boy, episode 12: Teenage Wisdom: Josh Sargent vs. The Manosphere
Ever wondered what teenage boys really think about the Manosphere? In this week’s enlightening episode of To Be A Boy, Joeli Brearley and Elliott Rae break new ground by speaking directly to someone who’s living it—15-year-old Josh Sargent. … -
To Be A Boy, episode 11: Hot Takes and Laugh Aches: Reflecting on Caitlin Moran
Joeli Brearley and Elliott Rae dive into the best bits (and the missing bits) of last week’s laugh-out-loud episode with Caitlin Moran – join them as they unpack the the wisdom and reflect on the power of humour. -
To Be A Boy, episode 10: Boys, Body Image and Rebellion with Caitlin Moran
We’re sure you’re as excited as we are to be joined by non-other than CAITLIN MORAN!Joeli, Elliott and Caitlin dive headfirst into the world of modern masculinity. It won’t surprise any Caitlin fans that this episode is no… -
To Be A Boy, episode 9: Series 2 BABY!
Welcome back to the wild world of parenting boys! We’rekicking off Series 2, with Joeli and Elliott taking a trip down memory lane, revisiting the highs, the lows, and the lovely voices from Season One. They dive headfirst into the digital j… -
To Be A Boy, episode 8: Gen Z & Gender roles with Konrad Collao and James Hamilton
Did you know 44% of Gen Z men think we've done enough for women's rights? Or that 45% believe we're now discriminating against men? And brace yourself – 47% feel masculinity is under attack.In this … -
To Be A Boy, episode 7: Navigating the Birds and Bees with Humour and Heart and Amy Lang
Get ready for a enlightening episode of the To Be A Boy Podcast! This time, we are thrilled to welcome the wonderfully insightful Amy Lang, the brilliant mind behind 'Birds and Bees and Your Kids'. Her book serves as an exceptional guide for… -
To Be A Boy Bonus episode: The impact of masculinity influencers on men and boys with Movember and Sarah Sternberg
In this week's episode of To Be A Boy, Sarah Sternberg, Director of Reimagining Masculinities at Movember, joins us to discuss their new report exploring the online health of men and boys. Movember is a leading global charity which h… -
To Be A Boy, episode 6: Boys, Men and Friendship with Max Dickins
Ever wondered why blokes these days seem lonelier than a post-laundry sock? Join Elliott and Joeli for this episode tackling the growing issue of male loneliness and the curious case of the disappearing close friendship. We'll also touch on … -
To Be A Boy, episode 5: How to Raise Safe, Self Reliant Boys with Lenore Skenazy, and… are you skibidi?
Welcome back to the "To Be a Boy" podcast! We are sharing a heartfelt thanks to our listeners for their overwhelmingly positive responses and thoughtful messages following the Adolescence special. Elliott opens up about parents feeling confu… -
To Be A Boy, episode 4: The Adolescence episode
In this FOUR PARTER (you’re welcome) episode of To Be A Boy, Joeli and Elliott are debriefing us: bringing their unique voices and perspectives to the table as they delve into the international conversation happening around the Netflix show …