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Living Out PodcastIntimacy with Others (Exploring the Intimacy Deficit #4)Ed and Jo are joined by Jez Field to talk about intimacy with others. What are the catalysts for this kind of intimacy? What are some of the barriers to it? And do women need intimate friendships more than men do? Resources mentioned and related The Intimacy Deficit by Ed ShawJez’s review of The Intimacy Deficit Billy No-Mates: How I Realised Men Have a Friendship Problem by Max DickinsMore from Jez on the Living Out websiteKeswick Convention talks on the intimacy deficitLiving Out podcast series - Friendship
2025-10-2329 min
Mente LivrePor que os homens estão cada vez mais sozinhosVocê já reparou como muitos homens vivem cercados de pessoas, mas sem amigos íntimos de verdade?Essa é a chamada crise das amizades masculinas.Neste episódio, compartilho uma experiência pessoal e também dados que mostram como, cada vez mais, os homens estão se sentindo sozinhos. Vamos entender juntos por que isso acontece, quais são as consequências da solidão e o que podemos aprender com as mulheres para reconstruir vínculos significativos.Você vai ouvir sobre:Por que tantos homens perdem amigos ao longo da vidaComo a soli...
2025-09-2608 min
Viewpoints RadioThe Secret Ingredient To Better Confidence & Connection | Arctic Story – Charting The Unknown: From Barents’ Expeditions To The Modern Arctic MeltdownSEG. 1: The Secret Ingredient To Better Confidence & Connection
Synopsis: Improv isn’t just comedy. It’s a crash course in listening, adaptability, and connection. Comedian and author Max Dickins shares how stepping into the unscripted can boost confidence and reshape the way we interact, from the stage to the office to everyday life.
Seg. 2: Arctic Story – Charting The Unknown: From Barents’ Expeditions To The Modern Arctic Meltdown
Synopsis: Four hundred years after explorer William Barents braved the Arctic’s icy unknown, journalist Andrea Pitzer retraces this same path across a region that’s now vanishing at record speed...
2025-09-0827 min
Viewpoints RadioThe Secret Ingredient To Better Confidence & ConnectionImprov isn’t just comedy. It’s a crash course in listening, adaptability, and connection. Comedian and author Max Dickins shares how stepping into the unscripted can boost confidence and reshape the way we interact, from the stage to the office to everyday life.
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2025-09-0709 min
Everyday PositivityJOURNAL: Who Are Your Friends?Click here to get the full interview with Max Dickins on Patreon, or click here get it for a one off purchase. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-08-1003 minEveryday PositivityEnd Your LonelinessClick here to get the full interview with Max Dickins on Patreon, or click here get it for a one off purchase. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-08-0902 minEveryday PositivityWhere Do You Find Your Friends?Click here to get the full interview with Max Dickins on Patreon, or click here get it for a one off purchase. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-08-0804 minEveryday PositivityWhich Friendships Really Matter?Click here to get the full interview with Max Dickins on Patreon, or click here get it for a one off purchase. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-08-0704 minEveryday PositivityHow To Deal With LonelyClick here to get the full interview with Max Dickins on Patreon, or click here get it for a one off purchase. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-08-0504 minEveryday PositivityWhat Is Friendship All About?Click here for the full interview with Max Dickins Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-08-0405 minEveryday PositivityAre You Saying What You Mean, To Get What You Need?Watch the live interview with Kate and Max Dickins as they unpack all things friendships. Click here for all the info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-07-1404 minEveryday PositivityJOURNAL: The Summer Is All AheadWatch the live interview with Kate and Max Dickins as they unpack all things friendships. Click here for all the info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-07-1301 minEveryday PositivityFind Your Way To Let GoWatch the live interview with Kate and Max Dickins as they unpack all things friendships. Click here for all the info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-07-1204 minEveryday PositivityWhen The Brain Goes Wild What Do You Do?Watch the live interview with Kate and Max Dickins as they unpack all things friendships. Click here for all the info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-07-1105 min
A Gay and A NonGayWhy Do So Many Men Have No Mates? with Max DickinsOn this episode of A Gay And A NonGay, James and Dan are joined by author, comedian and honorary sixth straight guest, Max Dickins!
Max opens up about the inspiration behind his brilliant book Billy No-Mates — a deep-dive into male friendship sparked by the realisation he had no one to ask to be his best man. Together, they unpack the complexities of male friendships, masculinity, vulnerability, and why so many straight men are stuck in a “friendship recession”.
The trio get hilariously real about everything from stag do admin to homophobic hang-ups around hugging, going for di...
2025-07-0235 min
Seeds of Synergy[007] The Social NetworkErica is a friend I met on the train from Machu Picchu in Peru - the perfect example of the strength of weak ties. She has spent a lot of years working with start-ups and since 2014 has started The Reliants Project - an initiative designed to promote understanding around networks. Erica is originally from the US but now spends her time rotating between Mexico City, London and Hong Kong. In this conversation we explore the wonderful world of networks: network theory; network graphs; networks types; and the importance of a diverse network. How to build a network...
2025-04-281h 33
To Be A BoyBoys, Men and Friendship with Max DickinsEver wondered why blokes these days seem lonelier than a post-laundry sock? Join Elliott and Joeli as they speak to expert Max Dickins for this episode tackling the growing issue of male loneliness and the curious case of the disappearing close friendship. We'll also touch on the joys (and occasional woes) of parenting boys, and why broadening their understanding of success and emotional intelligence is vital.
2025-04-1445 min
Living Out PodcastDesigned for Friendship (Friendship #1)How can we be friends with God? What does that actually look like in daily life? Does being friends with God mean we don't need human friends? With Phil Knox - evangelist, missiologist and author of 'The Best of Friends' - we're kicking off our series on friendship thinking about what friendship is, why it matters, and some top tips for cultivating friendships with God and with other people. Resources mentioned and relatedEvangelical Alliance The Best of Friends Phil Nox Billy No Mates Max Dickins The Four Loves C. S. Lewis Friend...
2025-01-3034 min
Inbetween ManSelf-improvementThe final chapter of series one. If you think about the male gurus in the self-improvement space, they tend to have a certain flavour. It’s all about ‘high performance.’ You know, getting up at 5am for powerlifting, cold-water exposure and micro-dosing your own piss. We explore what this reveals about modern masculinity. Plus, you'll get to know journalist and funnyman Sam Delaney about what a healthier brand of self-improvement might look like for men. And discover how sports presenter turned motivational speaker Jake Humphrey is ripping off Sam’s mum.CREDITSWritten by Max Dick...
2025-01-3031 min
Now Go CreateEp 02: How to be creative on demand with Max DickinsClaire sits down with improv performer Max Dickens, scriptwriter and the author of "Billy No Mates" and director at Hoopla, the UK's first improv theatre school. Max believes that being good at improv can make you better at almost everything, and it’s particularly good for creative thinking. Max shares his insights on how improv fosters a more collaborative mindset and offers practical ways to enhance spontaneity. Claire and Max practice the famous improv exercise ‘Yes, and’ together explore practical strategies to improve brainstorming sessions, handle difficult team dynamics, and engage in successful creative collaborations. Whether you're looking to upskil...
2025-01-2947 min
Inbetween ManFeelingsMen need to ‘talk about their feelings’ more. The modern man hears this refrain constantly: in the media, from online influencers – and often from their romantic partner. But what does it mean in practice? And how do we get better at it? You'll meet men’s therapist James Hawes who explains that the average man has just six words to express the full range of their emotions. And Max put’s his emotional expressiveness to the ultimate test, as he takes you onto the couch in his real-life couples’ counselling sessions.Written by Max Dickins.Music...
2025-01-1518 min
Inbetween ManFriendshipAccording to researchers, men are facing a ‘friendship recession.’ And it’s making us miserable. But what can men do about it? You'll be introduced to evolutionary anthropologist Dr Robin Dunbar, probably the world’s foremost expert on friendship. He explains the differences between the male and female social worlds – and what guys need to do to keep their friendships going. Plus, we explore whether modern culture misunderstands male friendships. And ask: have we become blinded to male intimacy? CREDITSWritten by Max DickinsMusic and so...
2024-11-2828 min
Inbetween ManFashionWhen his wife offers to pay for him to see a stylist, Max realises he’s a sartorial basket case - but he's not alone in this. So, in this chapter, you'll be invited to explore why many men have such an ambivalent attitude to fashion, with the help of men’s stylist Sarah Gillfillan. We also take a detour via the men's approach to dancing.CREDITSWritten by Max Dickins.Music, sound design and editing by Rich Le Gate.Guests - Sarah Gilfillan, Scott Culpit, Maxine Craig and...
2024-11-1330 min
Inbetween ManBad BoysExploring sex and the modern dating scene through the ubiquitous cultural trope of the ‘bad boy.’ In this chapter you're brought into a provocative question: can men and women be modern and moral and still, you know, hot? Helping Max make sense of it all is Hayley Quinn, the UK’s most in-demand dating coach - and former ghost writer for some of the world’s most infamous pick-up artists.CREDITSWritten by Max DickinsMusic and sound design by Rich Le GateGuests - Hayley QuinnVo...
2024-11-0627 min
Inbetween ManBabiesInfertility effects hundreds of millions of couples worldwide. And problems on the male side are the cause in around 50% of cases. In this episode, Max explores male infertility and invites you to come with him as he goes for a fertility test. Along the way we hear pained stories from the large constituency of men who are involuntarily childless, and asks: what does our apathy towards these men’s lived experience say about how we see masculinity?CREDITSWritten by Max Dickins - @maxdickinswritesEditing and music by Rich Le Gate - @rj...
2024-10-3025 min
Inbetween ManSolitudeWhy is it that blokes fantasise about having a ‘man cave’? Or that so many guys like nothing more than tending to their allotment? Or tinkering in the garage? Or building their model railway? And why do men spend so long in the toilet? We don’t shy away from any of the big issues as we explore men’s relationship with solitude. Plus, you'll meet Shed of the Year winner - and all-round renaissance man - Joel Bird, who explains why a shed is more than a place for men to store their lawn mower: it is crucial for thei...
2024-10-2326 min
Inbetween ManSuccessWhat makes a man ‘successful’ now? And who gets to decide? In this opening chapter of The InBetween Man, Max reflects on what sort of bloke he aspires to be, taking the scenic route via Lynx Africa, Nuts magazine, and Jamie Oliver’s moped. He also meets Fernando Desouches, Managing Director of advertising agency New Macho, who explains: ‘Success is to men what beauty is to women.’ But what does he mean?CREDITSWritten by Max Dickins [@maxdickinswrites]Editing and music by Rich Le Gate [@rjlegate]Guests: Fernando Desouches and James Scro...
2024-10-1628 min
Inbetween ManIntroductionMeet the Inbetween Man. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-10-0201 min
The Milk BarJason Forrest in The Milk Bar - Episode 797Recorded for release W/C 30th Sept 2024
This week Dr Ranj lets us know about his role in & Juliet, we meet two more of the Lichfield Garrick's Panto Stars, John from Bake off talks about being Star Baker in week 1, Peter James tells us about his latest Roy Grace novel, Max Dickins chats about friendship, we find out about the evolution of children's parties and a charity fund raiser by Stowlawns Primary.
2024-10-0143 min
Mental Health MondayEp 337: Where have all my friends gone? How to make friends with Max DickinsMick is talking about the results of a new survey which shine a light on our relationship with friendships.
How many friends do you have? Data suggests while we have plenty of mates in younger years, those numbers soon start to fade away.
So why do we struggle to make friends in later life? It was easy when we were children, but what is holding us back now?
Author and Comedian Max Dickins wrote "Billy No Mates: How I realised men have a friendship problem" and joins Mick to talk about his story and...
2024-09-3019 min
southsidebroadcastingDame Maggie Smith obit, `The Critic Paris, Scarlett Moffatt & Max DickinsRichard Fitzwilliams, Natasha Wanten, Merryn Hobson, Sarah Huntley, Kara Joubert and Alex Lewczuk provide a range of cultural aspects to reflect on.
2024-09-291h 00
Inclusion Unlocked: The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion PodcastEpisode 16: Max Dickins on masculinity and loneliness - Do men have a friendship problem?Do men have a friendship problem? Research indicates that, generally, men have less close friends than women - and the problem is getting worse. In the latest episode of Inclusion Unlocked, Sasha speaks with actor, presenter, comedian and author Max Dickins on masculinity, mental health, loneliness, and why friendship can feel trickier for men.Max gives an insight into his work helping others to tap into the different versions of themselves through theatre and improvisation, and the value of creating space for self reflection. We explore the personal realisation that formed the impetus for Max's book, Billy...
2024-05-2141 min
It Gets Late Early: Ageism in the WorkplaceMale Loneliness and the Struggle to Make and Maintain Friendships as Men Age With ‘Billy No-Mates’ Author, Max DickinsIn our fast-paced, career-driven world, it's all too easy for friendships to take a backseat. But for many men, that dwindling social circle isn't just an occasional inconvenience - it's a harsh reality made worse by societal pressures and masculine stereotypes. My guest today is Max Dickins, speaker, comedian, and author of Billy No-Mates: How I Realised Men Have a Friendship Problem. What’s his story? As Max was preparing to propose to his girlfriend, he had a startling realization - his circle of close male friends had dwindled to nearly nothing. He...
2024-04-3052 min
WormholeS1E8 : Why Are Men So Obsessed With Holes?Comedian Jack Barry and Writer Max Dickens are here to go down internet wormholes and answer questions like,why do blokes love digging holes so much?are you defined by the name you're given?is normal in a hotel room?To support the podcast, please leave us a 5 star review and make sure you subscribe so you can go straight down the wormhole as soon as new episodes drop!@MaxDickinsWrites@IamJackBarryEdited by @TravisGlossopMusic by @_ben_osbornArtwork by @atillustration_
2024-01-2232 minWormholeS1E7 : Jack Does Shrooms with his DadWhy are Chinese people obsessing over 'White People food'?What happens when a 70 year old man does shrooms in Amsterdam?Do you want to go to a sex rave with your baby?All these questions and more will be answered from down the wormhole! To support the podcast, please leave us a 5 star review and make sure you subscribe so you can go straight down the wormhole as soon as it drops!@MaxDickinsWrites@IamJackBarryEdited by @TravisGlossopMusic by @_ben_osborn...
2024-01-1536 minWormholeS1E6 : Which Animals Have the Best Jobs?Have you ever met a qualified boob inspector? The boys investigate Animal assignments, ludicrous lists and the Bard's bars.If you don't have any new years resolutions, why not share this podcast so you can fill a little hole in your life?@MaxDickinsWrites@IamJackBarryEdited by @TravisGlossopMusic by @_ben_osbornArtwork by @atillustration_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-01-0832 minWormholeS1E5 : Would AI make a good Headteacher?New Year, New Wormies! This week, Fashion faux-pas, Horny headmasters and relatable rockers.Start 2024 off with a bang by subscribing and sharing the show if you like it!@MaxDickinsWrites@IamJackBarryEdited by @TravisGlossopMusic by @_ben_osbornArtwork by @atillustration_88ef22263ae5b389336534bb6bbc866c6794bb39 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-01-0132 min
Have You Got Your Sh*t Together?Episode 32: Ruairi McInerney on Irish Catholic Wakes, 32 jobs and sharing your work onlineEpisode 32: Ruairi McInerneyRuairi is an actor, improviser, sketch writer and comedian. He reached the semifinals of the Amused Moose and So You Think You’re Funny? Competitions in 2020 and 2019 respectively. He also co-presents the popular comedy podcast TWO GAYS AND A TEAPOT. Ruairi’s live work includes I’M NOT HERE TO MAKE FRIENDS and A LITTLE BIT OF THIS AND THAT at the Vault Festival, and CLASS SHOW directed by Max Dickins.Most recently Ruairi featured in the Sky Comedy Short LEMONS, where he played the role of Kyle a...
2023-12-271h 19WormholeS1E4 : A Very Wormy ChristmasIt's a festive miracle, another episode of Wormhole. This week the elves discuss weird wagons, curry concubines and a firework fracas.Spread some festive joy by subscribing and sharing the show if you like it!@MaxDickinsWrites@IamJackBarryEdited by @TravisGlossop (he used over 40 sfx in the advert)Music by @_ben_osbornArtwork by @atillustration_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-12-2537 min
AlonementMax Dickins: On Male Friendship & Overcoming Weekend Loneliness Getting engaged to your partner is typically a time for celebration. But for today’s guest Max Dickins, it was …. more complicated. As he prepared to propose to his girlfriend, Naomi, he had an uncomfortable revelation: he couldn’t think of anyone to ask to be his best man. This prompted a personal crisis for the writer and comedian – one which inspired him to address the dwindling friendship connections in his own life …… and to investigate the topic of male mental health and loneliness more. The result was his brilliant non-fiction book, Billy No Mates: How I Realised Men Have a Frien...
2023-12-1942 minWormholeS1E3 : Do Argentines Pick Their Nose?Welcome to the 'soon-to-be' number 1 podcast... in space.Public pooing, suspicious symptoms and lamentable lies are coming up this week.Anyway, do your bit by subscribing and sharing the show if you like it!@MaxDickinsWrites@IamJackBarryEdited by @TravisGlossopMusic by @_ben_osbornArtwork by @atillustration_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-12-1838 minWormholeS1E2 : Should you Seduce your Neighbours Cat?Incredibly, the boss* has let Max and Jack make a second episode.This week Fascist foodies, cat coercion and intergalactic interior design. *please note, they are self-employedAnyway, do your bit by subscribing and sharing the show if you like it!@MaxDickinsWrites@IamJackBarryEdited by @TravisGlossopMusic by @_ben_osbornArtwork by @atillustration_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-12-1139 minWormholeS1E1 : Faking Your Own Death : For DummiesWelcome to our first ever Wormhole delve, we're happy you're here, although unsure why.Coming up, Piloting Podcasters, spontaneous stealing and outrageous outfits. All in a days work for the boys. Please subscribe and share the show if you like it!@MaxDickinsWrites@IamJackBarryEdited by @TravisGlossopMusic by @_ben_osbornArtwork by @atillustration_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-12-0445 min
WormholeS1E0 : TrailerThis is the trailer for the Wormhole podcast, hosted by Max Dickins and Jack Barry. Forever answering the questions, NOBODY asked.Launches December 4th.@MaxDickinsWrites@IAmJackBarryProduced by Travis Glossop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-11-2901 min
The Breakup Monologues with Rosie WilbyLive from IF Oxford - with Robin Dunbar and Max Dickins In a live episode recorded at The Bullingdon as part of IF Oxford, Rosie chats to anthropologist and evolutionary psychologist Robin Dunbar and author Max Dickins about friendship - why why we need friends, how many friends we can have, friendship breakups, the ambiguous language of friendship, the When Harry Met Sally (or when Sally met Sally) question, Jane Austen's observations on relationships, whether a close romantic friendship could ever count as 'cheating', the differences between (straight) male and female friendships and the experience of people with identities beyond those binaries. Recorded at The Bullingdon as part o...
2023-10-2057 min
Health CheckDo men have a friendship problem?The author Max Dickins was preparing to propose to his girlfriend when he came to a realisation: he didn’t have anyone he felt he could ask to be his best man. It prompted him to write the book ‘Billy No-Mates’, looking at why he didn’t have any close male friends any more, and asking if men, in general, have a friendship problem.In a special discussion in front of a live audience at the Cheltenham Science Festival in England, Claudia Hammond speaks to Max about his journey.They’re also joined by Robin Dunbar, a...
2023-09-1326 min
Saturday LiveAnita Rani, Max Dickins, Nadeem Perera, Minnie DriverCountryfile, Woman’s Hour, and dazzling audiences on the Strictly Dancefloor – Anita Rani is a hugely popular and award-winning presenter whose Indian ancestry means a lot to her - and it was her experience on Who Do You Think You Are? that planted the seed for her debut novel “Baby Does a Runner".Max Dickins is a stand-up comedian and author who has performed thousands of gigs and 3 hour solo shows at the Edinburgh Fringe. His latest book ‘Billy No Mates’ is a memoir which touches on some really important and emotional issues about loneliness and why so many me...
2023-07-1559 min
Monumental PodcastE1 - The Male Friendship Problem - With Max Dickins, Author & ComedianToday, we have a very special guest, Max Dickins. A man who has traversed the landscape of media and art, leaving a mark on each and every platform he graces, from print to stage, from radio waves to the small screen BUT today he’s here with us in London to discuss something profoundly personal and universally impactful.He's the acclaimed author of 'Billy No Mates: How I Realised Men Have a Friendship Problem', a book that has made a global impact and has been translated into numerous languages. This is not just a piece of literature; it...
2023-07-1154 min
Working ItMen, are you lonely? How your workplace could helpThe US surgeon-general Vivek Murthy recently issued a report calling attention to an epidemic of loneliness and isolation; he warned that people’s lack of social connection was “as dangerous as smoking 15 cigarettes a day”. Worst affected are men: in 2021, a study by the Survey Center on American Life said the percentage of men without any close friends had jumped from 3 per cent to 15 per cent since 1990. Can the workplace help alleviate the problem? Host Isabel Berwick talks to Jonathan Black, FT columnist and director of the University of Oxford’s careers service, FT reporter and Unhedged host Ethan Wu, and M...
2023-07-0518 min
The Tenacity Podcast#73 | Max Dickins | Why Are Men So Lonely?In this episode, Fergus is joined by Max Dickins, award winning Comedian and Writer. When Max decided to propose to his girlfriend, he realised there was no one he could ask to be his best man and since then, has gone on a journey to discover why more and more men are so lonely and struggling to build close friendships. Fergus and Max discuss the issue, why it’s becoming more common in today’s society, why it’s such a problem for male mental health and various things men can...
2023-07-0356 min
All in the MindMale friendshipThe author and screenwriter Max Dickins was preparing to propose to his girlfriend when he came to a realisation: he didn’t have anyone he felt he could ask to be his best man. It prompted him to write the book ‘Billy No-Mates’, looking at why he didn’t have any close male friends any more, and asking if men, in general, have a friendship problem.In a special discussion in front of a live audience at the Cheltenham Science Festival, Claudia Hammond speaks to Max about his journey alongside Professor Robin Dunbar and Dr Radha Modgil.Rob...
2023-06-2027 min
Stress & Anxiety Recovery PodcastMEN and Binge-Eating - RecoveryDo your emotions often stay bottled up due to societal pressures, resulting in self-destructive behaviours? Tune in to this episode as I share my personal experiences and discuss the power of having a supportive companion to talk to, ultimately leading to better emotional well-being and recovery.Together, we'll explore the interconnectedness of our emotions, body, and memories, and how self-awareness can lead to liberating our unconscious beliefs and habits. Moreover, I'll reveal the significance of staying in touch with our true feelings and give you a sneak peek of my upcoming app designed to support you on...
2023-06-1428 min
Life is Change2. Friendship and loneliness as a manEver feel like you're lonely?
Do you look around sometimes and wonder where all the friends went that you had when you were younger?
Well as I found out, it's not an uncommon thing for men to feel as they get older, so in this episode I'll cover:
a bit of my own experience with friendship and loneliness
some interesting things I found out when researching this
a book that covers a lot of this along with some things you can do to help this
It's an interesting topic and one I'm really...
2023-03-0913 min
The Life By Design Podcast#71 - Max Dickins: Men, maintaining and creating friendships and the challenges for men over 30Blake talks with Max about men and the challenges of making and sustaining friendships.In this episode we dive into;- The challenges of male friendships over 30- Why more effort is needed from men- Being honest with each other - Why we need to change things QUICKLY when it comes to male friendships Max Dickins is the author of Billy No Mates, which has been translated into multiple languages and is currently being adapted for television. Connect with Blake on Instagram: @blakeworrallthompsonWebsite: www.blakeworrallthompson.com
2023-03-0547 min
Another Men's PodcastBUDDIES, FELLOWS, ACQUAINTANCES,FRIENDS. Men & Friendships.How do we become friends,do we have friends,who do we open up to,can women and men be friends? These and many more questions are what we are tackling in this episode. Sparked by the movie " The Banshees of Inisherin" (check it out) we are looking at our friendships and what they mean to us as men. There is a book recommendation by Max Dickins titled "Bill No Mates". We do hope these two will help in understanding this topic. Join us.
2023-02-2459 min
CamBro Conversations171) Max Dickins - Time to Talk about Male LonelinessToday’s conversation is with Max Dickins. Max is a comedian, writer and a mental health advocate.
Loneliness increases risk of early death by 26%. This risk is comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day, and is higher than that caused by obesity and physical inactivity. And men are suffering worse than ever. This is having a negative impact on their partners, their employers, their children and society as a whole.
Expect to learn how Max’s own experience of having no best man led to him writing Billy No Mates, how men's loneliness differs from female lone...
2023-02-191h 00
The Simply Fit PodcastWhy Male Loneliness Is A Problem & What To Do About It: Max DickinsIn the latest episode of the Simply Fit Podcast, I have the pleasure of speaking with Max Dickins.Max is an author, speaker and screenwriter.After proposing to his girlfriend, Max realised that he really didn’t have anyone that he could call on to be his best man.He decided to dig deeper to find out where all of his friends had gone over the years and recognised that it wasn’t just him who was having this problem, it was an enormous amount of men.A survey taken by Movemeber showed that a third of m...
2023-01-2257 min
The SpinThe Spin - Season 3 Episode 3 - Do you have a best friend at work?Season 3 - Episode 3: Do you have a best friend at work?Yes it’s been a while but we’re back. For how long? Who knows!We provide a bit of an explanation of our podcast recording tardiness before jumping in to the topic of friendships at work.Inspired by Max Dickins’ spectacular book Billy No-Mates, we build the case for organizations taking a more specific role in building friendships at work.You’ll find more on this topic in Mark’s recent blog that you can re...
2022-12-2732 min
Saturn Returns with CaggieLets talk about male friendships with Max DickinsAuthor of ‘Billy No-Mates: How I Realised Men Have a Friendship Problem’ Max Dickins joins Caggie on the podcast today to explore the story behind the book. Max shares his own experience of realising his own loneliness before he dove into research about the ‘male friendship problem’; the difference between a friendship between two men, compared to other genders; and how men can work on themselves in order to face the fear of being vulnerable. They also discuss how women often take on a lot of the support and social lif...
2022-12-191h 00
Saturn Returns with Caggie*Moments* We need to talk about male loneliness with Max DickinsAuthor, screenwriter and comedian Max Dickins is on the podcast this week, talking about his book ‘Billy-No Mates’. In this ‘moment’, Max explains the issue many men are facing with their friendships; how men don’t strive to have intimate relationships with other men; and how all genders need balance in their relationships. The full episode will be live tomorrow morning and dives further into the ‘male friendship problem’; how men tend to lean on the women in their lives for emotional support; and the constant struggle to be vulnerable in re...
2022-12-1807 min
The Aggressive Life with Brian TomeUnfogging Male Friendship with Max Dickins—Comedian, Author, FriendMax Dickins thought he had a lot of friends… until he got engaged. When it came time to pick his best man, he stumbled into a shocking revelation: he didn’t have any male friends close enough to fill that role. This set him on a quest to understand how that happened, and to fix it. The lessons he learned about male friendship—why we need it, how to grow it, and what to do with it—just might change your life. It’s time we stopped settling for the lone wolf narrative. Find your pack, and thrive.
2022-09-271h 00
Freedom Pact | Joseph and Lewis#257: Max Dickins - Is THIS The Biggest Problem Facing Men Today?Max Dickins is an author, a playwright and a recovering stand-up comedian. He has had his own Sony Award-nominated show on Absolute Radio and appeared numerous times on BBC One’s Michael McIntyre’s Big Show. Dickins’ critically acclaimed live shows have played to sell-out crowds at the Edinburgh Festival and on national tours. IRL he is also the co-director of Hoopla, the UK’s first dedicated improv comedy theatre.
Check out Max’s book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Billy-No-Mates-Realised-Friendship-Problem/dp/1838853510
2022-09-1952 min
The Reset by Sam DelaneyMax DickinsMy guest this week is the writer, comic, broadcaster and author of ‘Billy No Mates - How I Realised Men Have A Friendship Problem.’Studies show that men find it harder to maintain close friendships than women do. When Max realised he was running out of mates, he went on a mission to find out why this was happening and what we could do to fix it.This was a really enlightening chat that made me think harder about the value of my friendships.Buy the book here Hosted on Acast. See a...
2022-08-1849 min
The Dare to Dream PodcastDTD #85: Why You Must Live a Story Worth TellingYou must live a story worth telling.
That doesn't mean you have to climb Mt. Everest wearing a speedo at the age of twelve or bicep wrestle a shark in the Galapagos; it means you are consistently doing things that excite you. Whether it's working on projects that align with your passions or actually climbing Mt. Everest in a speedo—all that matters is that you are living a life you're proud of.
Everything that happens is part of your story. It's often hard to see that in the moment. Yet all you experience—the wins...
2022-08-1549 min
Modern Wisdom#511 - Max Dickins - Does Anyone Care About Male Loneliness?Max Dickins is a comedian, writer and a mental health advocate.Loneliness is as dangerous as smoking. And men are suffering worse than ever. This is bad for them, it's bad for their partners, it's bad for their employers, their children and society at large. Men are struggling to toe the line between manning up and opening up and many of them are doing neither.Expect to learn what Max learned from having no best man to choose for his wedding, how men's loneliness differs from female loneliness, the evolutionary explanation for shallower male friendships...
2022-08-111h 17
Eat Sleep Work Repeat - better workplace culture"Men have no friends and women bear the burden”Lots of my favourite podcasts have gone on summer break, so I wanted to keep putting some episodes out. But maybe you don't want something that is too work related in the midst of the summer, so this is an episode that is more psychology and life than workplace culture. It's a lovely discussion with Max Dickins author of 'Billy No Mates'.I got so much from the book - and from the discussion. Max reflects on the geezerish persona he adopts with workmen in his house and wonders if it's a performance...
2022-08-0737 min
Loose EndsJayde Adams, Ambreen Razia, Max Dickins, Graham Bartlett, Memorial, Laville, Andrew O'Neill, Clive AndersonClive Anderson and Andrew O'Neill are joined by Jayde Adams, Ambreen Razia, Max Dickins and Graham Bartlett for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Laville and Memorial.
2022-07-1638 min
Dive Into: This Binge-Worthy Full Audiobook For Curious Minds.Billy No-Mates by Max DickinsPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/166900to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Billy No-Mates
Author: Max Dickins
Narrator: Max Dickins
Format: mp3
Length: 8 hrs and 27 mins
Release date: 07-07-22
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 14 ratings
Genres: Gender Studies
Publisher's Summary:
When Max Dickins decided to propose to his girlfriend, he realised there was no one he could call on to be his best man. He quickly learned that that he wasn’t the only man struggling with friendships. For decades, countless studies from across the world have confirmed that men have fewer close friends than women–and the problem gets worse the...
2022-07-078h 27
The VerbMan TalkIan McMillan explores the language and complexities of male friendship with poet Michael Pederson whose book Boy Friends is 'a paean to all the gorgeous male friendships that have transformed his life', comedian Max Dickins who proposed to his girlfriend then realised he had no-one to be his best man, and film expert Adam Scovell who explores on-screen relationships from the buddy movie to the bromance. And poet Daljit Nagra reads his specially commissioned work Air for our Something Old Something New feature, celebrating 100 years of poetry on the BBC.Producer: Ruth Thomson
2022-06-2443 min
The LM ExperienceThe Guest Spot - Max Dickins - Actor, Author..Presenter and Comedian!In this episode, Martin speaks with Max Dickins about his career in the entertainment industry - and his forthcoming Book!
He's flying solo in this episode, Stu was absent self-isolating....Southampton must have lost.
If you'd like to appear on a future episode of The LM Experience - please contact us via Twitter
2022-03-2222 min
The Future Talent Learning PodcastMax Dickins - Should you be winging it more at work?Should we be winging it more at work? To answer this question, Ross G and Ross D are joined by comedian, playwright and author Max Dickins. We discuss: What improvisation is The differences between improvising and planning How improvisation is the ideal skill to help you succeed at work. Max’s book is Improvise!: Use the Secrets of Improv to Achieve Extraordinary Results at Work. You can find out more about him at: https://www.hooplabusiness.com/copy-of-our-team Change Board covered improvisation and agile mindsets at: https://www.changeboard.com/article-details/17294/nutshell-expecting-the-unexpected-developing-an-agile-mindset In ‘One...
2022-03-1741 min
The Wicked PodcastMax Dickins - Improvise!Can your teams improvise? Can your leaders?We talk to improvisation coach, author and Tyra Banks interviewer Max Dickins about how improvisation can benefit business and why it is less scary than an open mic night.Get the book: https://www.improvisethebook.com Author page: https://www.maxdickins.comhttps://www.hooplaimpro.com Sponsor: Zencastr : http://www.zencastr.comGet 40% off the first 3 months for unlimited audio and HD video recordingsCode: wickedpodcastThe Wicked Podcast:Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewickedpodcastTh...
2021-11-0938 min
The Story Rules PodcastE10: Max Dickins - Using Improv principles for better storytelling“So, I have this concept which I call ‘Listening to Ignite’, which is, you're listening for things that can really light up the other person. So, it's about what your curiosity clicks into. And can you ask a question that allows them a launchpad to show the best of their skill, their experience, their expertise, their background? And I think in that occasion, when you're thinking of those questions, when you're thinking of something you remember, not being present with that person is almost the more generous act.”That is Max Dickins, an improv artist who helps leaders...
2021-10-151h 08
The Reliants ProjectPairing Up, Splitting Up, and How Partners Cultivate Networks Differently with Max DickinsIn this episode, I speak with Max Dickins. He reached out to me directly on Twitter after seeing a post about The Reliants Project. Max is an Author, Playwright, Actor, Presenter & Comedian. His latest book is called Improvise, which helps people learn how to handle whatever comes their way at work using simple rules and techniques from improv. He is currently researching friendship and loneliness. In this episode we talk about: The moment that he noticed that his network wasn't as strong as he'd like it to be How he audited his network to understand how...
2021-01-1741 min
The TJ Podcast#TJtalks: Max Dickins on how improvisation can help with creativity and fear of failureJon talks to Max Dickins about the power of improvisation in business.
Find out about what it can do for your business here: https://www.hooplaimpro.com/
And pre-order the book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Improvise-Secrets-Confidence-Connect-Anything/dp/1785785877/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=max%20dickins&qid=1591961805&sr=8-1#ace-0979249316
2020-11-0624 min
The Emma Guns ShowMax Dickins | The Art of Improvisation.Max Dickins is an author, comedian, actor and presenter who joins me on the podcast talk about how practising the art of improvisation can help you do better in work, life and relationships.If life is one long series of unscripted events and improvisation is being able to react in the best way to any event or situation without any preparation then there’s a lot to be learned from a little improv.In this episode Max and I discuss:What improvisation really means.How learning improvisation can help yo...
2020-11-011h 06
BookomiMax Dickins - Using the Secrets of Improv to Succeed at WorkAbiola Ogunbiyi shares OMI with Max Dickins, the man behind Hoopla - the UK's first improvisation training school - Max teaches people how to use whatever they’ve got to get wherever they want in life and work.
Get of Copy of Max's book HERE
2020-10-1320 min
Listen to the Best Audiobooks in Self-Improvement, Career DevelopmentImprovise!: Use the Secrets of Improv to Achieve Extraordinary Results at Work by Max DickinsPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/528977 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Improvise!: Use the Secrets of Improv to Achieve Extraordinary Results at Work Author: Max Dickins Narrator: Steve West Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 34 minutes Release date: July 14, 2020 Genres: Career Development Publisher's Summary: 2021 Audie Award Nominee for Best Business/Personal Development Audiobook A Financial Times Top Business Book 2020 Improv performers look like creative geniuses, coming up with brilliant comedy on the spur of the moment. But they rely on some simple rules and techniques – ones which anyone can learn, and which can help us offstage to think creatively, collaborate wi...
2020-07-1403 min
Can U Put Me On Guestlist?The Positive Podcast: Messages from the dance music industryFirstly, I’d just like to send you all love and strength during these times. Today’s episode is a bit of a different one. I’ve been finding that the news and social media can be very overwhelming and very sad these days, so I decided to put a positive podcast together!
In this short, 15 minute podcast, you’ll hear lots of different positive messages from different people in the dance music industry from all around the globe. Each person has given a short message on one positive thing that they think that themselves, the planet or the music industry...
2020-04-0217 min
Live Sets & MixesKasey Riot - Live @ POOF DOOF, Sydney (Jan 2020)Super fun 2.5hr House / Tech-House / Techno set recorded live at POOF DOOF in Sydney, January 2020. "Get on the floor if you got that booty!"
Tracklist:
01. Dusky - LF10
02. Octo Octa - Spin Girl, Let's Activate!
03. Octo Octa - Move Your Body
04. Steve Silk Hurley - Jack Your Body (Doorly Club Rub)
05. Johannes Albert - And Then Some
06. Space Trax - Atomic Playboy (Kasey Riot Edit)
07. Subterraneo - Jackin'
08. Tiga, Eats Everything, Audion - Dancing (Again!!) feat. Tiga
09. Max Chapman & George Smeddies - Zulu
10. Full Intention - America (I Love America) (Full Length 12" Vocal Mix)
11. Gat Decor - Passion (Naked Mix)
12...
2020-01-262h 25Kasey Riot ☢ Hack The Planet - Techno, House, TranceKasey Riot - Live @ POOF DOOF, Sydney (Jan 2020)Super fun 2.5hr House / Tech-House / Techno set recorded live at POOF DOOF in Sydney, January 2020. "Get on the floor if you got that booty!"
Tracklist:
01. Dusky - LF10
02. Octo Octa - Spin Girl, Let's Activate!
03. Octo Octa - Move Your Body
04. Steve Silk Hurley - Jack Your Body (Doorly Club Rub)
05. Johannes Albert - And Then Some
06. Space Trax - Atomic Playboy (Kasey Riot Edit)
07. Subterraneo - Jackin'
08. Tiga, Eats Everything, Audion - Dancing (Again!!) feat. Tiga
09. Max Chapman & George Smeddies - Zulu
10. Full Intention - America (I Love America) (Full Length 12" Vocal Mix)
11. Gat Decor - Passion (Naked Mix)
12...
2020-01-262h 25
THE BROTHERHOOD OF HOUSEThe Brotherhood Of House Dvr Show 128 Ft Dr Dickins & Mr ShadowHi peeps cannot fathom that its been nearly 2 months since our last Deepvibes Radio show. so its time to dust off the cobwebs with show 128 where we welcome back our resident for THE BROTHERHOOD OF HOUSE nights , the man with the remedy
Dr Dickins with a prescription of pure underground sunday house worship for ya ears plus i will be also there with a fresh mix featuring promos and classics from Gino Love Mr. G Max Telaer Closer To Truth Disco Balls Records Alex Agore Intr0beatz Fish Go Deep romanthony Motor City Drum Ensemble Huxley Glasgow Underground 20/20 Vision...
2018-05-211h 57
Passion Pods#98 Max DickinsIf you’re feeling stuck in a rank old work/life/romance rut then this Passion Pod has your name all over it. Writer/performer Max Dickins found himself in exactly that place and so, to shake things up a bit he decided to sign up for a new...
2016-06-2700 min
Passion Pods#98 Max DickinsIf you’re feeling stuck in a rank old work/life/romance rut then this Passion Pod has your name all over it. Writer/performer Max Dickins found himself in exactly that place and so, to shake things up a bit he decided to sign up for a new...
2016-06-2723 min
Improv London Podcast30 - Brendan Way - Improv London PodcastImprov London - Episode 30 - Brendan Way
Weekly podcast documenting and developing the London improv scene.
improdyssey
@improdyssey
Improvised quests. Expect strange people and talking animals.
The Parentheticals
@tparentheticals
Possibly London's largest improv team.
Dan Luxton
@DanScrooge
An irritating Englishman doing inexplicable things.
Little Imps
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHN0qG0xQVs&list=PLFe5YMB8LZPO3IMyxY1W7nS5GT1gg70Kk
Late Train Comedy
@Latetraincomedy
Open Mic comedy night running monthly at the Railway Inn Winchester. @railwaylive (new acts and pro acts working on new material)
Max Dickins
@maxdickins
Comedian/ Writer/Presenter. My first book 'My Groupon...
2016-06-1555 min
The Bounce Back Podcast with Laura Yates#13 - Max Dickins on his Groupon Adventure after Heartbreak!Laura talks to comedian and writer Max Dickins who after a breakup, decided to use Groupon as a tool to become more adventurous, push himself out of his comfort zone and spice up his life a bit! We learn all about baby scans, colonic irrigation, finding love on Groupon and wresting alligators! Plus the deeper message in what Max discovered after this experiment. Max has a new book out called My Groupon Adventure, which you can find here -: http://www.maxdickins.com/my-groupon-adventure/ Find Max on Twitter @maxdickins Find Laura: http://www...
2016-06-0700 min
Improv London Podcast19 - Carly Brazier - Improv London PodcastImprov London - Episode 19 - Carly Brazier
Weekly podcast documenting and developing the London improv scene. In every episode we speak to a different improviser about their improv origin story and what they love about the artform.
Hoopla
@hooplaimpro
Improv comedy courses, classes, shows and club in London, UK.
London
HooplaImpro.com
City Academy
@CityAcademyUK
City Academy is London's creative & performing arts academy with over 30 locations across London. Contact info@city-academy.com or 0207 042 8833
London
City-academy.com
Unicorn Theatre
@Unicorn_Theatre
The UK's theatre for young audiences based at London Bridge - pop in and say hello!
London, UK
Unicorntheatre.com
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2016-03-3050 min
Improv London Podcast12 - Emily Murphy - Improv London PodcastImprov London - Episode 12 - Emily Murphy
Weekly podcast documenting and developing the London improv scene. In every episode we speak to a different improviser about their improv origin story and what they love about the artform.
The Nursery
@nurserytheatre
A home for improv and other theatre near London Bridge. Workshops, rehearsal space, community. Drop by, the kettle's on! http://www.facebook.com/TheNursery
London, UK
thenurserytheatre.com
Max Dickins
@maxdickins
Comedian/ Writer. My first book 'My Groupon Adventure' coming June 2016. http://www.maxdickins.com Next book: https://unbound.co.uk/books/champion-of-the-world …
London, England
maxdickins.com
Friend of the Sh...
2016-02-101h 02
Humour Me Comedy PodcastsInterview with Max Dickins (Humour Me Comedy Podcast)Max Dickins is a stand-up comedian, writer, radio presenter, member of the sketch duo Dregs and blogger. In his interview with Sara Shulman of Comedy Blogedy, Max discusses student radio and uni life, advice to performers taking a show up to the Edinburgh Festival, the art form of stand-up comedy and much more!
Sara Shulman is the Founder and Editor of Comedy Blogedy, former Head of Comedy at UCLU Rare FM and produces the Humour Me Comedy Podcast. Sara is also a Classics Undergraduate at UCL.
www.maxdickins.co.uk
www.twitter.com/maxdickins
www.thecreativityguy.blogspot.co.uk
www...
2012-07-2734 min