An aggressively affectionate deep dive into male grooming, unexpected intimacy, and the fine line between a compliment and a condiment. We kick off with a mild crisis of confidence about party tricks and walk ourself gently into a conversation about praise, validation, and whether we’re all just dying for someone to tell us we’ve done a good job while we’re holding a spatula.

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Hair removal becomes a metaphor. Or maybe just a cautionary tale. We explore the emotionally charged terrain of moustache envy, sack wax regret, and the unspoken rules of gym nudity. Also, there's a weird amount of chat about cuddling — how to ask for it, how not to, and why Kiwi men are weird about touch unless they're in stubbies and a collared shirt.

Underneath it all is a slightly chaotic but sincere attempt to figure out how to be more affirming, more open, and slightly less full of shit. Plus: a perfect quote ruined by interruption and at least one wildly specific compliment that may or may not involve pants.