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Russell Kane's Man Baggage

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Join Russell and his celebrity panel as they unpack the emotional baggage that men spend their lives avoiding. With no topic off the table, Russell and his guests explore all the uncomfortable and anxiety inducing conversations that usually make men run for the door by doing what blokes do best - make daft jokes about them. Are men biologically more reckless? Are women naturally more assertive than men? Should all men wear a watch? Thought provoking, insightful and laugh out loud funny, Man Baggage takes you to all the best places.


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Episodes

Are Men Better With Money? - Part 1

Should men be the breadwinners? How do feminists navigate paying the bill? We are joined by hilarious comedians Tom Lucy and Lilly Phillips to discuss M O N E Y. What gender pressures apply? Is one gender better with money than the other? And the big question, can money make you happy? Subscribe today so you never miss an episode. New Episode every TUESDAY!! Hosted By Acast #BoysDontCry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 15, 202026 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Are Men More Honest Than Women? - Part 2

Are women better at keeping secrets? Are men more likely to lie? This week, Russell and his guests, Slim and Joanne McNally, are discussing honesty. From secret keeping and outrageous hotel affairs to Instagram horror stories and the ‘perfect’ number of sexual partners, this episode is asking which gender is more honest. Take a look at this week's guests Slim Joanne McNally Subscribe today so you never miss an episode. New episode every TUESDAY!! Hosted By Acast #BoysDontCry Hosted on Acast. See...

Dec 08, 202029 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Are Men More Honest Than Women? - Part 1

Are women better at keeping secrets? Are men more likely to lie? This week, Russell and his guests, Slim and Joanne McNally, are discussing honesty. From secret keeping and outrageous hotel affairs to Instagram horror stories and the ‘perfect’ number of sexual partners, this episode is asking which gender is more honest. Take a look at this week's guests Slim Joanne McNally Subscribe today so you never miss an episode. New episode every TUESDAY!! Hosted By Acast #BoysDontCry Hosted on Acast. See...

Dec 08, 202021 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Should Men Be Married By 39? - Part 2

Are men ever ready to get married? Do women fear monogamy? This week, Russell and his guests, Jake Lambert and Vick Hope, are talking about settling down. From socially distanced flirting and the dreaded biological clock to badminton themed pickup lines and Russell’s giant house rabbit, this episode is asking which gender wants to settle down first. Take a look at this week's guests Jake Lambert Vick Hope Subscribe today so you never miss an episode. New episode every TUESDAY!! Hosted By Acast #...

Dec 01, 202027 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Should Men Be Married By 39? - Part 1

Are men ever ready to get married? Do women fear monogamy? This week, Russell and his guests, Jake Lambert and Vick Hope, are talking about settling down. From socially distanced flirting and the dreaded biological clock to badminton themed pickup lines and Russell’s giant house rabbit, this episode is asking which gender wants to settle down first. Take a look at this week's guests Jake Lambert Vick Hope Subscribe today so you never miss an episode. New episode every TUESDAY!! Hosted By Acast #...

Dec 01, 202023 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Is Vulnerability Attractive? - Part 2

Are women weaker than men? Why are fairy tales so spooky? This episode, Russell is chatting to Josh Jones and Jessica Knappett about vulnerability. From sobbing stepdads and a love of toes to shocking voice disguises and unusual safe spaces, this week’s guests are asking whether vulnerability can be gendered. If you have been affected by the issues raised in this episode, please visit #IAMWHOLE's support page . Take a look at this week's guests Josh Jones Jessica Knappett Subscribe today so you ...

Nov 24, 202026 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Is Vulnerability Attractive? - Part 1

Are women weaker than men? Why are fairy tales so spooky? This episode, Russell is chatting to Josh Jones and Jessica Knappett about vulnerability. From sobbing stepdads and a love of toes to shocking voice disguises and unusual safe spaces, this week’s guests are asking whether vulnerability can be gendered. If you have been affected by the issues raised in this episode, please visit #IAMWHOLE's support page . Take a look at this week's guests Josh Jones Jessica Knappett Subscribe today so you ...

Nov 24, 202024 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Are Ambitious Women Arrogant? - Part 2

Are men more ambitious than women? Are women better at accepting failure? This episode, Russell and his guests, Danny Mcloughlin and Grace Campbell, are discussing ambition. From dodgy goal setting and expert procrastinators to bedpost notches and bloated egos, this week’s guests are questioning which gender is the most ambitious. Take a look at this week's guests Danny Mcloughlin Grace Campbell Subscribe today so you never miss an episode. New episode every TUESDAY!! Hosted By Acast #BoysDontCr...

Nov 17, 202026 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Are Ambitious Women Arrogant? - Part 1

Are men more ambitious than women? Are women better at accepting failure? This episode, Russell and his guests, Danny Mcloughlin and Grace Campbell, are discussing ambition. From dodgy goal setting and expert procrastinators to bedpost notches and bloated egos, this week’s guests are questioning which gender is the most ambitious. Take a look at this week's guests Danny Mcloughlin Grace Campbell Subscribe today so you never miss an episode. New episode every TUESDAY!! Hosted By Acast #BoysDontCr...

Nov 17, 202021 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Do Men Say ‘I Love You’ First? - Part 2

Do women fall in love more easily than men? Are friends-turned-lovers relationships longer lasting? This week, Russell and his hilarious panel of Mick Ferry and Lou Conran are discussing love. From emotional condoms and squashed gerbils to iconic bromances and cheese fanatics, this episode is all about which gender falls head of heels the quickest. Take a look at this week's guests Mick Ferry Lou Conran Subscribe today so you never miss an episode. New episode every TUESDAY!! Hosted By Acast #Bo...

Nov 10, 202023 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Do Men Say ‘I Love You’ First? - Part 1

Do women fall in love more easily than men? Are friends-turned-lovers relationships longer lasting? This week, Russell and his hilarious panel of Mick Ferry and Lou Conran are discussing love. From emotional condoms and squashed gerbils to iconic bromances and cheese fanatics, this episode is all about which gender falls head of heels the quickest. Take a look at this week's guests Mick Ferry Lou Conran Subscribe today so you never miss an episode. New episode every TUESDAY!! Hosted By Acast #Bo...

Nov 10, 202021 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Is Intelligence A Turn Off? - Part 2

Are men threatened by intelligent women? Are smart women less feminine? This week, Russell and his guests, Angela Scanlon and Russell Hicks, are discussing intelligence and asking whether we’re daft enough to value smart-arsed men over brainy women. Take a look at this week's guests Angela Scanlon Russell Hicks Subscribe today so you never miss an episode. New episode every TUESDAY!! Hosted By Acast #BoysDontCry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 03, 202028 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Is Intelligence A Turn Off? - Part 1

Are men threatened by intelligent women? Are smart women less feminine? This week, Russell and his guests, Angela Scanlon and Russell Hicks, are discussing intelligence and asking whether we’re daft enough to value smart-arsed men over brainy women. Take a look at this week's guests Angela Scanlon Russell Hicks Subscribe today so you never miss an episode. New episode every TUESDAY!! Hosted By Acast #BoysDontCry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 03, 202020 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Are Men Dirtier Than Women? - Part 2

Are women cleaner than men? Should men shave their armpits? This week, Russell and his panel of Nick Bright and Kelly Convey are talking about hygiene. From flossing routines and hand washing to Japanese toilets and foot flushing, this episode is covering all there is to know about both genders’ bathroom habits. Take a look at this week's guests Nick Bright Kelly Convey Subscribe today so you never miss an episode. New episode every TUESDAY!! Hosted By Acast #BoysDontCry Hosted on Acast. See aca...

Oct 27, 202025 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Are Men Dirtier Than Women? - Part 1

Are women cleaner than men? Should men shave their armpits? This week, Russell and his panel of Nick Bright and Kelly Convey are talking about hygiene. From flossing routines and hand washing to Japanese toilets and foot flushing, this episode is covering all there is to know about both genders’ bathroom habits. Take a look at this week's guests Nick Bright Kelly Convey Subscribe today so you never miss an episode. New episode every TUESDAY!! Hosted By Acast #BoysDontCry Hosted on Acast. See aca...

Oct 27, 202021 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Are Men Funnier Than Women? - Part 2

Do women take banter too far? Should humour be banned from politics? This episode, Russell and his guests, Arron Crascall and Olivia Wayne, are discussing humour. From overeager comedians and extroverts to accidental jokes and attraction, this week’s panel is questioning the importance of laughter. Take a look at this week's guests Arron Crascall Olivia Wayne Subscribe today so you never miss an episode. New episode every TUESDAY!! Hosted By Acast #BoysDontCry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

Oct 19, 202023 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Are Men Funnier Than Women? - Part 1

Do women take banter too far? Should humour be banned from politics? This episode, Russell and his guests, Arron Crascall and Olivia Wayne, are discussing humour. From overeager comedians and extroverts to accidental jokes and attraction, this week’s panel is questioning the importance of laughter. Take a look at this week's guests Arron Crascall Olivia Wayne Subscribe today so you never miss an episode. New episode every TUESDAY!! Hosted By Acast #BoysDontCry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

Oct 19, 202021 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Are Men More Attentive? - Part 2

Are women more caring than men? Are men better at gift-buying? This episode, Russell and his guests, Layla Anna Lee and Dane Baptiste, are talking about affection. From hand-holding and culture shock to male friendships and terms of endearment, this week’s panel asks which gender is more likely to wear their heart on their sleeve. Take a look at this week's guests Layla Anna Lee Dane Baptiste Subscribe today so you never miss an episode. New episode every TUESDAY!! Hosted By Acast #BoysDontCry H...

Oct 12, 202021 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Are Men More Attentive? - Part 1

Are women more caring than men? Are men better at gift-buying? This episode, Russell and his guests, Layla Anna Lee and Dane Baptiste, are talking about affection. From hand-holding and culture shock to male friendships and terms of endearment, this week’s panel asks which gender is more likely to wear their heart on their sleeve. Take a look at this week's guests Layla Anna Lee Dane Baptiste Subscribe today so you never miss an episode. New episode every TUESDAY!! Hosted By Acast #BoysDontCry H...

Oct 12, 202030 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Are Women Wired Differently? - Part 2

Are men biologically better mechanics? Are we overly cautious with our daughters? This episode, Russell and his guests, Laura Davis and Stuart Goldsmith, discuss biological differences between the genders. From temper tantrums and toxic masculinity to the division of sports and IKEA furniture nightmares, this week’s panel asks whether men and women really are wired differently. Take a look at this week's guests Laura Davis Stuart Goldsmith Subscribe today so you never miss an episode. New episod...

Oct 05, 202023 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Are Women Wired Differently? - Part 1

Are men biologically better mechanics? Are we overly cautious with our daughters? This episode, Russell and his guests, Laura Davis and Stuart Goldsmith, discuss biological differences between the genders. From temper tantrums and toxic masculinity to the division of sports and IKEA furniture nightmares, this week’s panel asks whether men and women really are wired differently. Take a look at this week's guests Laura Davis Stuart Goldsmith Subscribe today so you never miss an episode. New episod...

Oct 05, 202025 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Should Women Ask Men Out First? - Part 2

Should women ask men out first? Should men pay for the bill? This episode, Russell and his guests, Kerry Godliman and Bobby Mair, discuss dating. From date destinations and apps to marriage and trophy dads, this week’s panel asks whether you can still fall head over heels in a pandemic. Take a look at this week's guests Kerry Godliman Bobby Mair Subscribe today so you never miss an episode. New episode every TUESDAY!! Hosted By Acast #BoysDontCry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

Sep 28, 202021 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Should Women Ask Men Out First? - Part 1

Should women ask men out first? Should men pay for the bill? This episode, Russell and his guests, Kerry Godliman and Bobby Mair, discuss dating. From date destinations and apps to marriage and trophy dads, this week’s panel asks whether you can still fall head over heels in a pandemic. Take a look at this week's guests Kerry Godliman Bobby Mair Subscribe today so you never miss an episode. New episode every TUESDAY!! Hosted By Acast #BoysDontCry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

Sep 28, 202023 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Are Women Better at Holidaying? - Part 2

Are women booking more solo holidays? Should men take a gap year before university? This episode, Russel and his guests, Sarah Keyworth and Luke Kempner, are talking about travel. From ‘danger holidays’ and self-discovery to overpriced cocktails and snowboarding, this week’s panel is taking a trip down memory lane. Take a look at this week's guests Sarah Keyworth Luke Kempner Subscribe today so you never miss an episode. New episode every TUESDAY!! Hosted By Acast #BoysDontCry Hosted on Acast. S...

Sep 21, 202021 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Are Women Better at Holidaying? - Part 1

Are women booking more solo holidays? Should men take a gap year before university? This episode, Russel and his guests, Sarah Keyworth and Luke Kempner, are talking about travel. From ‘danger holidays’ and self-discovery to overpriced cocktails and snowboarding, this week’s panel is taking a trip down memory lane. Take a look at this week's guests Sarah Keyworth Luke Kempner Subscribe today so you never miss an episode. New episode every TUESDAY!! Hosted By Acast #BoysDontCry Hosted on Acast. S...

Sep 21, 202026 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Why Are Men Less Empathetic? - Part 2

Do women make better leaders? Are men biologically less sympathetic? This week, Russell and his guests, Radzi Chinyanganya and Esther Manito, are discussing empathy. From Rom-Coms and bedroom antics to ‘nice guys’ and male friendships, this episode’s panel questions whether men really are biologically different. Take a look at this week's guests Radzi Chinyanganya Esther Manito Subscribe today so you never miss an episode. New episode every TUESDAY!! Hosted By Acast #BoysDontCry Hosted on Acast....

Sep 14, 202028 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Why Are Men Less Empathetic? - Part 1

Do women make better leaders? Are men biologically less sympathetic? This week, Russell and his guests, Radzi Chinyanganya and Esther Manito, are discussing empathy. From Rom-Coms and bedroom antics to ‘nice guys’ and male friendships, this episode’s panel questions whether men really are biologically different. Take a look at this week's guests Radzi Chinyanganya Esther Manito Subscribe today so you never miss an episode. New episode every TUESDAY!! Hosted By Acast #BoysDontCry Hosted on Acast....

Sep 14, 202037 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Are Men Braver Than Women? - Part 2

Should men fear confident women? Are women more afraid of rejection? This week, Russell and his guests, Nigel Ng and Arielle Free, discuss fears and phobias. From going to the toilet without your phone to being literally scared to death, this episode’s panel asks whether fears really are gendered. Take a look at this week's guests Nigel Ng Arielle Free Subscribe today so you never miss an episode. New episode every TUESDAY!! Hosted By Acast #BoysDontCry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Sep 07, 202036 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Are Men Braver Than Women? - Part 1

Should men fear confident women? Are women more afraid of rejection? This week, Russell and his guests, Nigel Ng and Arielle Free, discuss fears and phobias. From going to the toilet without your phone to being literally scared to death, this episode’s panel asks whether fears really are gendered. Should men fear confident women? Are women more afraid of rejection? This week, Russell and his guests, Nigel Ng and Arielle Free, discuss fears and phobias. From going to the toilet without your phone...

Sep 07, 202029 minSeason 1Ep. 12

MESSY VS ORGANISED - Part 2

Is it more acceptable for men to be messy at work? Should women wear makeup to bed? In this episode, Russell and his guests, Luisa Zissman and Ian Smith, discuss the differences in men and women’s organisation and hygiene. From armpit hair and beauty expectations to unemployed bachelors and male tanning, this week’s panel are asking if it's possible to be exciting, sexy AND intensely organised. Take a look at this week's guests Luisa Zissman Ian Smith Subscribe today so you never miss an episode...

Aug 31, 202027 minSeason 1Ep. 11
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