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Insane In The Men Brain

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Comedian Rich Wilson talks to funny & interesting people about their experiences with men’s mental health.


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Episodes

Matthew Robertson

Matthew’s explains ‘joy through the power of the outdoors’ to comedian Rich Wilson and the personal difficulties that compelled him to create the Momentum Men podcast series. https://www.facebook.com/momentummen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 08, 20241 hr 6 minSeason 9Ep. 24

Hannah Byczkowski, comedian and star of The Traitors

In this episode, Rich Wilson and Hannah Byczkowski discuss their experiences with the TV show 'The Traitors' and the dynamics of the game. They reflect on the excitement and disappointment of being a contestant and the strategies involved in the game. Hannah shares her motivation for participating in the show and the impact it had on her career. They also discuss the importance of gratitude and perspective in maintaining a positive mindset. The conversation highlights the value of surrounding on...

Feb 01, 20241 hr 1 minSeason 9Ep. 23

John O'Sullivan

Rich Wilson is joined by John O'Sullivan. They discuss the insecurities and challenges faced by performers, including the fear of failure and rejection. They also explore the impact of social media on self-esteem and the struggle to overcome personal insecurities. The conversation delves into the importance of confidence and likeability in comedy, as well as the internal conflicts that performers often face. Throughout the episode, they share personal anecdotes and reflect on their own experienc...

Jan 25, 20241 hr 16 minSeason 9Ep. 22

Will Robbins

The Lovely Boys have become an internet sensation and we were lucky enough to grab one half of this dynamic duo Will Robbins inbetween video making to chat about his life and how he keeps his own mental health healthy and in check. Socials: Insta: @willyrobbins Tiktok: @thelovelyboys Insta: @thelovelyboys Rich Wilson and Will Robbins discuss various topics, including growing up in a small town, the challenges of being short, getting into comedy, and the importance of sleep and water. They also t...

Jan 18, 202459 minSeason 9Ep. 21

Ed Patrick

Ed Patrick discusses his experience balancing a career in medicine with his passion for comedy. He shares how he initially hid his comedy pursuits but eventually embraced them after receiving support from a consultant. Ed also talks about his fascination with parasites and how it led him to study medicine. He shares an interesting story about the origins of muscle relaxants and the use of a poison called Karare. Finally, Ed promotes his upcoming tour and book, both titled 'Catch Your Breath.' Ta...

Jan 11, 202456 minSeason 9Ep. 20

Ricky Sim

New York City-based stand-up comedian, storyteller and one-man tour-de-force Ricky Sim brings his critically acclaimed debut hour ‘Coming Out To Dead People’ to London’s Soho Theatre from 22nd – 24th January. The Asian Queer comedy about secrets taken to the grave has come off the back of a run at the Edinburgh Fringe. Rich catches up with Ricky ahead of his UK run. TICKET LINK: https://sohotheatre.com/events/ricky-sim-coming-out-to-dead-people-an-asian-queer-story/ https://www.rickysim.com/ htt...

Dec 21, 202354 minSeason 9Ep. 19

Dan Evans

Comedian Dan Evans and Rich Wilson talk comedy and various topics related to self-care, travel, organisation, exercise, mental health, social media, and finding balance. They emphasise the importance of taking care of oneself and engaging in activities that promote well-being. They also share personal experiences and insights on managing the challenges of being a comedian and navigating the entertainment industry. The conversation highlights the need for self-awareness and finding strategies to ...

Dec 14, 202357 minSeason 9Ep. 18

🍼 🩵 Kate & Rich welcome a new baby boy! 🩵🍼

In this very special episode, Kate and Rich discuss Kate's pregnancy and upcoming birth. They talk about the challenges they faced, including technical difficulties, pregnancy symptoms, and the decision to have an elective C-section. They also touch on the age gap between them and the impact it may have on their parenting journey. Throughout the conversation, they share personal anecdotes and experiences, providing insights into the physical and emotional aspects of pregnancy. In this episode, K...

Dec 07, 20231 hr 3 minSeason 9Ep. 17

Ian Smith

Ian Smith has funny bones. His whole demeanour just makes me smile and watching him perform onstage never fails to bring me joy so it was a real pleasure to have him on the podcast. We talked about growing up in a small town, local press, the pressure that sometimes comes with being a comedian up at the Edinburgh Festival in an ever more competitive industry and local newspaper journalism. Find Ian here: Instagram: /iansmithcomedy Twitter: @iansmithcomedy See Ian here: I'll be back at Soho Theat...

Nov 30, 20231 hr 1 minSeason 9Ep. 16

Rachael Wells

This week’s guest is my friend and co-host of my other excellent podcast But Please Don’t Panic! Rachael “Wellsy” Wells. I met Rachael through this very podcast and we’ve been friends ever since. Rachael is Autistic, a condition I’d never really come across before so it’s been a real education for me. It’s estimated that one in a hundred people are autistic and it was really great to have a proper sit down with Wellsy and to find out how being neurodiverse affects your every day life in a world ...

Nov 24, 202356 minSeason 9Ep. 15

Alistair Barrie

Comedian Alistair Barrie. (Did he mention he's playing at the Comedy Store?) Alistair Barrie and I have been friends and colleagues for almost 20 years an we really have seen the best and worst of each other but we’ve never really sat and had a proper in depth chat until this very episode where we really opened up to each other and it was an absolute pleasure to do so. Alistair is currently on tour and will be filming a comedy special at The Comedy Store on November 28th, tickets for which can b...

Nov 16, 20231 hr 3 minSeason 9Ep. 14

Frank Foucault

I was first introduced to the magic of Frank Foucault at the Edinburgh Festival back in 2018 and I was completely blown away by his originality. My friend Katie aka Myra Hollow was raving about him and dragged me along by the scruff of my neck and I’m so glad she did because he has now become one of my favourite comedians. This is part one of a two part episode as we had to cut it short so Producer Paul could go get his yoga on. Stay tuned for part two coming soon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

Nov 09, 202342 minEp. 13

Michael Fenton Stevens

This week’s guest is fantastic actor and host of the wonderful "My Time Capsule" podcast, Michael Fenton Stevens, and oh what a joy it was! Michael and I grew up in the same area but we had no idea just how similar our lives have been. We talked school days, what it was like growing up in St Mary’s Cray, inspirational teachers and the importance of taking some chances in your life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 02, 202350 minSeason 9Ep. 12

Adam Bloom

Adam's book i“Finding Your Comic Genius” is on Amazon Find Adam on Twitter @adambloomie2 Become a "Men Brain Member" *join the show recordings *get 50 archive interviews via your own private RSS link *get early access to our FILMED interviews Go to https://www.patreon.com/menbrainpodcast or click the LinkTree for ALL for YouTube videos, live comedy dates, socials, contact Producer Paul and everything else https://linktr.ee/MenBrain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 26, 20231 hr 3 minSeason 9Ep. 11

Paul Foot

“He's a comedy genius, one of the funniest things I've seen. Sublime, original and brilliant” The Independent “Quite simply, he is mind blowing, so if you fancy your mind being blown Paul Foot is one of the few comedians working today who can do it for you” The Mirror “A deranged genius” Sydney Morning Herald “An exquisite symphony of jubilant madness” Melbourne Age “A work of genius (..) Highly intellectual and ridiculously silly (..) A treasure” Chortle “Comedy gold” Broadway World “Simply one...

Oct 19, 20231 hr 2 minSeason 9Ep. 10

Phil Walker

Phil Walker talks *comedy *running marathons *triathlons, and more. Not only is Phil the son of Roy Walker from Catchphrase, his sister is in Everyone’s Talking About Jamie! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 12, 20231 hr 3 minSeason 9Ep. 4

Ian Moore

TV/Radio regular, best-selling author and headliner at London’s world famous Comedy Store, Ian lives in rural France and commutes back to the UK for work. His best-selling novel, ‘Death & Croissants’ was released in hardback in July 2021, and the follow-up, ‘Death & Fromage’ is released in July 2022. He has appeared on BBC 2’s Richard Osman’s House of Games , is a regular guest on BT Sport’s The Football’s On and BBC 5Live’s Fighting Talk and Talksport’s The Warm Up . Ian also won many p...

Oct 05, 202358 minSeason 9Ep. 3

Jody Kamali

Jody is an award-nominated character comedian and clown hailing from Bristol. He has performed twelve solo comedy shows since 2007. He is a regular performer at the Edinburgh Fringe and at Fringes in the UK and Europe. He has worked with Harry Hill on various TV projects and featured in the British Feature film Golden Years. Jody is known in Bristol as the online-character ‘Terry the Odd Job Man’ raking up over 3 million views on social media platforms. Become a "Men Brain Member" *join the show...

Sep 28, 202349 minSeason 9Ep. 2
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