menkind

Mark Watson and Michael Chakraverty, Impatient Productions

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, incidentally). The intersection of their worlds provides a space for a series of fascinating discussions with a diverse range of remarkable people.It’s been observed that there is no shortage of podcasts out there in which men talk back and forth, sometimes – for variety – including a third or fourth man as guest. What you don’t see enough of is men stepping back and examining masculinity itself. What does it mean to be a ‘man’ in 2020? How many of the traditional expectations and tropes of ‘manhood’ still stand up, and how many need to be discarded? How can we be better men, and how can ‘men’ in general be a better, gentler, more positive influence upon the planet they’ve done considerable damage to for (to be generous) a couple of thousand years? How, at the same time, can we celebrate all the things that are good about man-ship? If we were building a new model for a ‘perfect’ man, what would it look like – temperamentally and also dick-wise? And can we address these questions with the sense of fun that only a comedian and a world-class baker-turned-entertainer can offer?

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menkind, launches 7th december

menkind

11/24/20 • 2 min

menkind trailer, launches 7th december, with michael chakraverty and mark watson. subscribe now!

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series two returns: crossing the cusp

menkind

04/08/22 • 2 min

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, 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 Instagram @menkindpodcast and @watsoncomedian, @mschakraverty across those too.

Recorded and edited by Lianne Coop at Impatient Productions. Artwork by Haiminh Le.

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wil hodgson: barber, rabbi, psychiatrist

menkind

05/23/22 • 39 min

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, Facebook and Instagram @menkindpodcast and @watsoncomedian,@mschakraverty and @WilHodgson across those too.

Recorded and edited by Lianne Coop at Impatient Productions. Artwork by Haiminh Le.

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a brief pause

menkind

07/24/23 • 0 min

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!

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victoria scone: like a clown on acid

menkind

11/29/21 • 41 min

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 find us at patreon.com/menkindpodcast

Follow menkind on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @menkindpodcast and @watsoncomedian, @mschakraverty and @VictoriaScone across those too.

Recorded and edited by Lianne Coop at Impatient Productions. Artwork by Haiminh Le.

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paul sinha: you shouldn't be obliged to like steps just because you suck c@ck

menkind

11/22/21 • 41 min

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 Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @menkindpodcast and @watsoncomedian, @mschakraverty and @paulsinha across those too.

Recorded and edited by Lianne Coop at Impatient Productions. Artwork by Haiminh Le.

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jordan stephens: pain isn't forever

menkind

11/08/21 • 38 min

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 Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @menkindpodcast and @watsoncomedian, @mschakraverty and @jordanfstephens across those too.

Recorded and edited by Lianne Coop at Impatient Productions. Artwork by Haiminh Le.

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john-luke roberts: hwusband

menkind

11/01/21 • 35 min

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, Facebook and Instagram @menkindpodcast and @watsoncomedian, @mschakraverty and @jlukeroberts across those too.

Recorded and edited by Lianne Coop at Impatient Productions. Artwork by Haiminh Le.

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suzi ruffell: massive lez

menkind

10/25/21 • 36 min

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 find us at patreon.com/menkindpodcast

Follow menkind on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @menkindpodcast and @watsoncomedian, @mschakraverty and @suziruffell /@suziruffellcomedy across those too.

Recorded and edited by Lianne Coop at Impatient Productions. Artwork by Haiminh Le.

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luke kempner: horseradish boy

menkind

05/02/22 • 42 min

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

Follow menkind on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @menkindpodcast and @watsoncomedian,@mschakraverty and @LukeKempner across those too. Catch Luke's tour Macho Macho Man in the UK this Autumn.

Recorded and edited by Lianne Coop at Impatient Productions. Artwork by Haiminh Le.

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How many episodes does menkind have?

menkind currently has 63 episodes available.

What topics does menkind cover?

The podcast is about Bisexual, Health & Fitness, Society & Culture, Women, Mental Health, Chat, Comedy, Podcasts, Gender, Men and Masculinity.

What is the most popular episode on menkind?

The episode title 'paul sinha: you shouldn't be obliged to like steps just because you suck c@ck' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on menkind?

The average episode length on menkind is 43 minutes.

How often are episodes of menkind released?

Episodes of menkind are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of menkind?

The first episode of menkind was released on Nov 24, 2020.

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