The Gender Knot

From Aziz Ansari to Eve Ensler to why on earth apologies are so hard, we dive in and also discuss the best way to give an apology. We’re on hiatus and will be back with a new season in October. Another bonus episode will be out next month. Hosts: Nastaran Tavakoli-Far and Daniel Carroll Producers: Sam Baker and Jonathan Blackwell Additional links: Eve Ensler on WTF with Mark Maron Nas’ radio documentary about Emotional Labour Louis Theroux’s documentary ‘The Night in Question’ Patreon page – support the podcast for the cost of a coffee! Write to us at: The Gender Knot podcast and Facebook Group Music: Government Funded Weed by Black Ant (used under Creative Commons)

We end season 5 by hearing Mark Manson’s tips for men during these confusing times, including how men can help each other out and his predictions about how we'll all get along in the future. Check out his new book ‘Everything is fucked: A book about hope’ and catch him on his speaking tour, more details here We are going on hiatus until October, and we'll be back with a bonus episode every few weeks until then. Have a great summer! Guest: Mark Manson, author New book ‘Everything is Fucked: A book about hope: order it here Hosts: Nastaran Tavakoli-Far and Daniel Carroll Producers: Sam Baker and Jonathan Blackwell Additional links: Patreon page – support the podcast for the cost of a coffee! Write to us at: The Gender Knot podcast and Facebook Group Music: Government Funded Weed by Black Ant (used under Creative Commons)

You’ve been writing to us about vulnerability following our previous two rounds and we’re going to delve into your thoughts and experiences. This journey started with us talking about men and vulnerability in relationships. Now we want to know if vulnerability culture is useful at all, and how does it benefit or hold back men and women differently. Hosts: Nastaran Tavakoli-Far and Daniel Carroll Producers: Sam Baker and Jonathan Blackwell Additional links: Patreon page – support the podcast for the cost of a coffee! Write to us at: The Gender Knot podcast and Facebook Group Music: Government Funded Weed by Black Ant (used under Creative Commons)

LBC radio host Matt Stadlen joined us to chat vulnerability recently. This time we go into men talking about sex: how much and how do men really talk about sex and how does this impact their relationships? Guest: Matt Stadlen, journalist and LBC radio host, tune into his show here: Hosts: Nastaran Tavakoli-Far and Daniel Carroll Producers: Sam Baker and Jonathan Blackwell Additional links: Patreon page – support the podcast for the cost of a coffee! Write to us at: The Gender Knot podcast and Facebook Group Music: Government Funded Weed by Black Ant (used under Creative Commons)

Author of the book ‘Rape’ Mithu Sanyal fills us in on ways we can approach talking about rape and giving support, and why consent culture is tricky in societies where we are taught not to express our needs and desires clearly in the first place. Guest: Mithu Sanyal, author of the book ‘Rape: from Lucretia to #MeToo’, get a copy here Hosts: Nastaran Tavakoli-Far and Daniel Carroll Producers: Sam Baker and Jonathan Blackwell Additional links: Patreon page – support the podcast for the cost of a coffee! Write to us at: The Gender Knot podcast and Facebook Group Music: Government Funded Weed by Black Ant (used under Creative Commons)