Slouching Towards Masculinity

My guest today is Paul Ashe, my best friend for three decades, wrestler and trainer.

  A bit of a different podcast today as Paul and I watch one of our old professional wrestling matches and discuss performance, authencity, masculinity and the changing nature of wrestling. You can either listen to the podcast or watch along. The link is here - https://youtu.be/aYW7j9XqRQU   Let me know what you thought in the comments below or drop me a message on Instagram @philipbedwell! If you enjoy it we'll do another.

My guest today is a returning Ben Adam Sohawon. It's been a while since Ben and I have spoke and in this conversation we have an illuminating conversation about the internet and Cyber Identity.

Always a pleasure to have Ben on and listen to his opinions and I'll have him back on again soon.

If you like to leave a comment about todays podcast or check else what I'm up to then please go to my Instagram @philipbedwell

See you next week! 

Mark Gallagher has been a Lecturer and Associate Professor at The University of Nottingham. He has published extensive literature on Masculinity, Gender and Sexuality in Films in both Eastern and Western Cinema. 

I was very happy when Mark agreed to come back to the podcast to further the discussion we had in Episode 80. We expand on the changing role of Masculinity in film and how Villains in films have changed in their motivation and intentions.  

A fascinating and fantastic chat! Thanks Mark!

You can follow Mark at https://independent.academia.edu/MarkGallagher38

Or on Twitter at https://twitter.com/mgallax

You can buy Mark's books on US Amazon at -

https://www.amazon.com/Action-Figures-Contemporary-Narratives-2006-02-05/dp/B003Q5K2HM/

https://www.amazon.com/Tony-Leung-Chiu-Wai-Film-Stars/dp/1844577813/

And in the UK at

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Action-Figures-Contemporary-Narratives-2006-02-05/dp/B003Q5K2HM/

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tony-Leung-Chiu-Wai-Film-Stars/dp/1844577813/

As always, you can follow me on Instagram @philipbedwell Leave a comment! Would be great to hear from you!

 

 

Today's guest is Richard Burkhill, a great friend and also a teacher who has taught in China and Thailand.  We chat today about Worldwide Empathy and having a clarity or purpose in your life. Richard has such an expressive and positive view of the world and we manage to cover a range of subject which I guarantee will have you smiling by the end!  

You can find out more about Richard's EnvisionBetter project at

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/envisionBetter/

Twitter @envisionBetter

You can follow me on Instagram @philipbedwell

My guest today is Paul Ashe, my best friend for three decades, wrestler and trainer.

Paul and I discuss his changing mindset and attitude towards life. And what you can do to make a difference in your behavior to become a better person. Funny and touching, I loved this chat and getting to see a new side to my friend.

If you would like more information about the wrestling company which Paul runs please go to https://www.facebook.com/UBWUK1/

You can follow me on Instagram at @philipbedwell 

Thanks very much and I'll see you next week.  Have a good one!

Today's guest is Priscilla, Queen of the Ring, also known as Ollie Burness. We have a chat about the changing attitudes of Pro Wrestling towards gender and identity. We also drop some knowledge about marketing yourself and following your passions. Highly recommended listening!

Get your tickets for the June 11th PCW Pride of the Ring, Blackpool event at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/pcw/686874/   You can find more out about Priscilla on Twitter at @Priscillaqotr , on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/PriscillaQOTR/ and on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC41YAZTr2XKuFuAb0ZmhsHA   You can follow me on Instagram @philipbedwell

Today's guest is Kenny D'Cruz from MenSpeak Men's Groups. Kenny and I had one of my favourite conversations in our first chat with one another. His return to my podcast exceeded the first one!

We discuss changes and progressions in his own life alongside how current world events are shaping the perception of masculinity and what it means to be a man.

I can't wait for you to listen to this!

I'd also love for you to check out Kenny's sites at www.themanwhisperer.co.uk  & https://mensgroups.co.uk/

You can find me on Instagram @philipbedwell

My guest today is Jamie Clubb. Jamie has done it all, born into a travelling circus he is also a expert in multiple martial arts and has his own self defense system.

Today we discuss Male Rites of Passage, societal expectations of all genders and how they've changed.

You can find out more about Jamie at his website https://clubbchimera.com/

Or follow him on Instagram @clubbchimera

You can follow me or comment on the episode at @philipbedwell on Instagram

All the best and I'll see you next week!

And we are back! It's been a while but I'm glad to be back and having these amazing conversations with these incredible guests.

My guest today is Holly Prentice, a Professional Actress, Dancer, Model, Screen Combatant, Fitness Instructor and Personal trainer living in London. 

You can find out more about Holly at https://www.hollyprentice.com/

Or you can find her on Instagram @hollyprenticee or her Fitness account @hol_lot_of_sweat

Come and have a chat with me on Instagram @philipbedwell

I'm having to put STM on hold for 2-3 weeks whilst I deal with some personal issues.

Please check back shortly!

All the best

Philip