Matt Pinkett is a school teacher and author of Boys Don't Try - Rethinking Masculinity In Schools. As we draw the second season of Men Behaving Better to a close, it seems only fitting to bring it back to the root source of much of this season's content - how boys are raised.

Matt speaks about the dismissing of boys and how society systemically makes excuses for them while also explaining what we're doing wrong in how we traditionally educate boys.

Matt details the shocking level of sexual harassment of teachers and the challenges of implementing a sexual harassment policy in schools. From re-defining self harm to the difficulty of walking away from disputes, teaching tender masculinity and much more, this conversation may possibly be the most important one of the series to date.

Matt's book Boy's Don't Try is available to buy here https://www.amazon.co.uk/Boys-Dont-Rethinking-Masculinity-Schools/dp/0815350252

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In this very special episode of Men Behaving Better, Jarlath is joined by Kate Thornton. Having been the youngest (and first female) editor of Smash Hits Magazine and presenter of The X Factor, Pop Idol, This Morning and Loose Women, Kate's story in the world of media is one that must be heard.

Kate speaks to Jarlath about the challenges raising her son as a single mother. They both discuss their fears of bullying. Kate opens up about the eating disorder that was brought on as a result of her own experiences of school violence as a teen. 

From the incredible story of how she made the ground-breaking decision to put the Spice Girls on the cover of Smash Hits Magazine to discussing toxic masculinity in the music industry and much more, this conversation gives a rare insight into the journey behind Kate's career.

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In this fourth instalment of the second season of Men Behaving Better to discuss body health and wellbeing, who better than to be joined by Irish rugby legend Peter Stringer.

Peter explains what keeps him motivated, the importance of being strict with the targets you set for yourself and how best to handle guilt and shame relating to food.

From resetting your goals in lockdown to his particularly refreshing attitude towards nutrition and much more, this conversation is essential listening for everyone trying their best to take care of their mind and body during these challenging times.

To hear about the best and worst players Peter has trained with, the hilarious bodybuilding myths that he heard over the years, how he was once made to drink protein shakes as punishment, the mortifying task he was set by Dancing with the Stars producers, the supplement that changed everything for him and more, become a patron of An Irishman Abroad for just the price of a pint on www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad. You will also gain access to the entire back-catalogue of over 250 Irishman Abroad episodes that are not available on iTunes. 

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This week broadcaster, film-maker and all-round legend Baz Ashmawy joins Jarlath for another rip-roaring episode in the new series.

With a beautiful honesty (and hilarity), Baz speaks about how himself and his partner share a fondness for fighting and the concept of men operating off of a 'brownie point' system. Baz also details how being raised by two women gave him a greater understanding of women and the impact that learning more about being a man from his mother than he ever did from his father had on him.

From his relationship test between himself and a friend to his show Wingman, the art of the apology and the challenges of communication in relationships and much more, this is a thoroughly enjoyable conversation with a modern man who has nothing to hide.

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In this very special episode of Men Behaving Better, comedian Romesh Ranganathan joined Jarlath for the very first one-to-one conversation of the series to date.

Romesh and Jarlath speak about imposter syndrome, the importance of understanding how our children are viewing the men around them, the phenomenon of the 'inner bastard' and the impossible challenge of being a conscientious parent in the modern world. 

From a discussion about recognising criticism as advice rather than an affront to you as a person, the dangerous influences of 90s hip hop, how Rom chose to change his work-life balance and much more, this might be the most fun chat of the series so far.

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We are delighted to return to you for the much-anticipated Season 2 of the Men Behaving Better podcast. In front of a packed Sugar Club in Dublin, Jarlath was joined on stage by Actor/Director/Presenter Simon Delaney, Comedian/Writer/Activist Tara Flynn, Vice President & General Manager of Walter Disney Motion Pictures Studios Ireland Trish Long and Marketing Director & Writer Finian Murphy.

In this first episode of the new series, we tackle the bad habits that need to be shaken in order to move forward. Tara explains the phenomenon of 'manterrupting' (10:00) and Simon discusses parenting four boys and raising them to know how behave around girls (18:00). We also get to hear how Trish has worked with Harvey Weinstein (24:00) before Finian gives a fascinating discussion on the obsession with the gender of newborns (28:00).

From considering an alternative perspective of the Harvey Weinstein case (48:00) to men's tendency towards having difficulty with not having a broad spectrum of emotions when dealing with negativity (16:00) and the impact of children copying the behaviours that the witness at home (45:00) and much more, this opening episode of the new series certainly does not disappoint!

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In this episode, in front of a packed Other Palace Theatre in London, Jarlath is joined by writer and comedian Felicity Ward, rapper RoxXxan and comedian Eleanor Tiernan to talk about misogyny in rap music, it's effects on women and the wider social context of such content in the music industry.

In this incredibly eye opening conversation, the panel question why rap music seems to get a free ride when it comes to censoring its content over other genres (14:00), the importance of educating women about misogyny (45:00) and how rap lyrics went by unnoticed for so many years (15:00).

This is a no holds barred discussion about the gritty reality of the industry. Highlights include: the harsh lesson RoxXxan learned about the industry when she overheard her EMI bosses’ private conversation (26:00), lessons in how a genre can adapt (37:00), the place of female artists in rap music right now (18:00) and much more.

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Calling Out Your Family (with Sofie Hagen, Kevin McGahern & Eleanor Tiernan) by Men Behaving Better

In April of this year, Laura Whitmore and Roisin Conaty joined Jarlath live in front of a sold out Soho Theatre to discuss sexism, consent and their hopes for gender equality in the future. This is the very special conversation that essentially started the Men Behaving Better series.

With refreshing honesty, Laura and Roisin speak about the routine abuse of women (13:00), how men are judged differently to women for the exact same behaviours (26:00) and hilariously beating online trolls at their own game (34:00).

From Laura’s unsettling experience with a policeman outside her home (46:00) and the time a male colleague took issue with the fact that she was being paid more than him (28:00) to how Roisin was told to avoid men attacking her on the street (11:00) and much, much more, this episode is a true highlight of the series to date.

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In this fantastic fourth instalment of the series, Jarlath is joined live in front of a sold out Other Palace Theatre in Central London by Deborah Frances White, Bronagh Waugh and Fin Taylor for a lively debate about separating a man's character from his work. 


From Deborah's powerful insight's into how Hollywood has done the world the greatest disservice (30:00) and how men in powerful positions need to be aware of the influential nature of their art (18:00) to Bronagh's shocking experiences with unrequested private messages on Instagram (Patron extended edition only). Fin Taylor explains how Russell Brand's management once tried to censor him (40:00) and Jarlath talks about what he used to think was crossing the sexual line (Patreon extended edition only).

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