Pete Wicks' Man Made
Pete Wicks' Man Made
Podcast Description
In his new podcast Pete Wicks (TOWIE, Strictly Come Dancing & the hit podcast Staying Relevant) sits down with friends and peers from across the entertainment industry, who like it or not, are modern male role-models - asking what do they think makes a 'good' man? Come to think of it, whatmake a bad one? We'll find out what they think are the most important traits in a man, the times they've got 'being a man' all wrong, and what are the defining qualities of themen who inspire them. From the trivial to the taboo - no topic is off-limits. We'd love you to join in the conversation -@manmadepod on Instagram &TikTok Finally - this series will get deep at times, so if you want to find mental health support where you live, or talk about your feelings, visit the Hub of Hope(www.hubofhope.co.uk) where you can find links to services across the UK.
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Content Themes
The show delves into themes surrounding masculinity, mental health, and personal growth, with episodes addressing topics like the importance of emotional vulnerability, societal expectations of men, and personal anecdotes on overcoming adversity, such as Tom Grennan's experiences with therapy and music.
What does it really mean to be a man today?
In Man Made, Pete Wicks sits down with friends, peers and public figures to unpack modern masculinity: the good, the bad and the confusing.
They talk openly about the traits that define them, the moments they have got it wrong, and how expectations of men are changing. From vulnerability and relationships to friendship, fame and fatherhood, no topic is off limits.
These conversations are not just for men, but for anyone who wants to better understand them. A place for real conversations about who we are, who we want to be, and how we get there.
If you ever need mental-health support or want to talk about your feelings, visit the Hub of Hope to find services in your area.
This week on a special episode of Man Made, bought to you in partnership with Channel Four, Pete sits down with one of Britain’s most celebrated writers, Russell T Davies.
From Tip Toe and It’s A Sin to masculinity, grief and the growing influence of social media, Russell shares his thoughts on some of the biggest issues shaping modern life.
Together, Pete and Russell explore why so many people feel lost and disconnected, the dangers of online echo chambers, the importance of listening rather than simply talking, and why defining what it means to be a man might be impossible in the first place.
Russell also opens up about the loss of his husband, how grief has shaped his life and writing, the role models who influenced him growing up, and why he remains hopeful about the next generation despite the challenges they face.
A thoughtful, funny and deeply honest conversation about identity, connection and what it means to be human.
Topics include:
Modern masculinity and male identity
Social media and online anger
Grief, loss and resilience
The importance of listening
Role models and growing up gay
Why young people are struggling
Finding hope in a divided world
All episodes of Tip Toe are available to stream now on Channel Four.
If you want to find mental health support where you live, or talk about your feelings, visit the Hub of Hope (www.hubofhope.co.uk), where you can find links to services across the UK.
We’d love you to join the conversation, follow @manmadepod on Instagram & TikTok.
Producer – Connor Gani
Commercial Content Lead – Will Goldston
Audio Visual Technical Managers – Tom Shaw & Ayo Ige
Production Assistant – Emily Spungin
Production Manager -Sarah Nicholls
Executive Producer – Finn Ryan
Head of Production – Cat Moran
Chief Creative Officer - Lucie Cave
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