The Best Men Podcast
Welcome to The Best Men Podcast with Michael and Sameer. We've been best friends for over 20 years, and throughout that time we've always been there for each other through life’s highs and lows. This podcast is a tribute to our friendship, so join us each episode as we talk about what’s been going on in our lives, talk about life’s big challenges through our different viewpoints, and learn how we've been there as each other's best men.
Episodes
18 episodes
Episode 15: Male Insecurity Unmasked
When was the last time you admitted what makes you feel insecure? In this episode, Michael and Sameer rip away the façade of male bravado to explore what really makes men feel vulnerable in today's world.The conversation begins with our...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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42:45
Episode 14: Social Media Addiction & Screen Time: The Modern Pandemic?
How much of your waking life is spent scrolling? Ever wondered what that's doing to your brain? We've all felt that urge to check our phones first thing in the morning and right before bed, but at what cost?This week, we dive deep into ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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44:33
Episode 13: The Rise of Toxic Masculinity
Have you noticed how different the world is for boys growing up today compared to your youth? This week Michael and Sameer chat about the alarming rise of toxic masculinity among young men and how modern influences are reshaping mal...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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38:19
Episode 12: Burnout: The Silent Epidemic
Burnout has reached epidemic proportions among men, yet most don't recognise it happening until they're completely depleted. Did you know one in three men can't identify their own burnout symptoms, and nearly all say "I'm fine" right before the...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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34:04
Episode 11: Best Friends
We're back with Season 2 of The Best Men Podcast! As ever join Michael and Sameer as they take the piss out of each other, debate life's big questions, whilst learning how to become better men!With a new season, and a new format Michael ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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38:48
Bonus: Christmas Special
Join us for this week's festive special where we bring out the holiday cheer and a dash of nostalgia! Who knew Christmas pudding could spark such lively debate? We kick things off this week chatting about our favourite festive food...
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27:44
Episode 10: Season Finale (Bad Advice)
Has your best friend ever tried to convince you to get baptised at the age of 29, just so that you could be his best man?! We kick off our season finale with a hilarious throwback to when Michael asked Sameer to be his best man!Join us ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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30:57
Episode 9: The Everything Episode (Reboots, Exercise and Crisps!)
Have you ever found yourself wheezing on an "attack bike" whilst your personal trainer feeds you Haribo's?! Join us this week as were we meant to chat about 'reboots' but end up talking about (almost) everything else! From Michael'...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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32:08
Episode 8: The Power of the Celebrity
What if your biggest celebrity idol found themselves in a public scandal? This episode of the Best Men Podcast gets into the messy world of celebrity culture! From Diddy's recent legal troubles, to controversial figures like Michael Jackson and...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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35:56
Episode 7: Appreciation
This week's episode is all about appreciation! We chat about Sameer's recent date night at a 'sip and paint', to Michael's 'magical' Harry Potter-like childhood under the stairs, to get a better sense of what it means to appreciate life's quirk...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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26:19
Episode 6: Travel Tales
This week's episode is all about our travel tales! From Sameer's honeymoon in Sri Lanka to Michael's recent work trip to Barcelona (which included a nerve-wracking taxi ride!) Our travel tales will have you gripping your seat as we recount the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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42:27
Episode 5: New Beginnings
It’s all about new beginnings this week! From your first day back at school, to new jobs and navigating parenthood. So join us this week as Sameer and Michael look back at how they prepared for a new school year, their tips and tri...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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29:55
Bonus: Halloween Special
Happy Halloween! For this week’s spooky special, join Michael and Sameer as they treat you to their favourite scary films, as well as letting you in on their biggest fears! Listen to our first special of the year and hear our spine-tingling rea...
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30:50
Episode 4: Spontaneity
We think being spontaneous is one of the tricks to life! Whether it’s that last minute holiday, unplanned night out or trying something new for the first time! So join us this week as we chat about spontaneity, from Michael’s encounters working...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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30:51
Episode 3: Loyalty
This week’s theme of loyalty explores what it means to be loyal, whether in a retail setting or amongst family and friends! Listen to Michael’s recent experience with John Lewis, his expert negotiation skills with the RAC and Sameer’s ‘close sh...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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25:44
Episode 2: Celebrations
Feeling old? We sure feel it and what better way to confirm that by going to an 18 year olds birthday party! This week’s theme is all about celebrations, both old, young and of course our very own weddings. Hear us talk about what we enjoyed th...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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38:42
Episode 1: Origin Stories
All good superheroes need an origin story and this is ours, listen to us talk about what The Best Men Podcast is about and how we first became best friends. This week discover how Sameer first criticised Michael's handwriting at school and how ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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23:58