The Gender Knot

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Emotional Labour Returns! Sep 30, 2019

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We're back with a bonus episode during our hiatus to discuss an email we received about none other than everyone's favorite topic: Emotional Labour! Is emotional labour gendered? Or should we just all focus on doing the right thing and stop segmenting these problems as male or female?
Hosts and producers:
Nastaran Tavakoli-Far and Daniel Carroll
Co-producers:
Sam Baker and Jonathan Blackwell
Additional links:
Patreon page – support the podcast for the cost of a coffee!
https://www.patreon.com/thegenderknot
Write to us at: thegenderknot@gmail.com
The Gender Knot podcast and Facebook Group
https://www.thegenderknot.com/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/182851532302085/
Music: Government Funded Weed by Black Ant (used under Creative Commons)

Imperfect allies – repeat Aug 12, 2019

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We revisit a conversation from earlier this year where we explored how men can be allies if their behaviour towards women has been problematic. Our guest Omar talks about being called out and having to question his role as an ally.
We’re on hiatus until October, we’ll be back with another episode before then.
Guests:
Omar Aziz, co-host of The Samovar Network podcast http://www.thesamovarnetwork.com/podcast/
Hosts and producers:
Nastaran Tavakoli-Far and Daniel Carroll
Co-producers:
Sam Baker and Jonathan Blackwell
Additional links:
Patreon page – support the podcast for the cost of a coffee!
https://www.patreon.com/thegenderknot
Write to us at: thegenderknot@gmail.com
The Gender Knot podcast and Facebook Group
https://www.thegenderknot.com/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/182851532302085/
Music: Government Funded Weed by Black Ant (used under Creative Commons)

Apologies are hard Jul 15, 2019

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From Aziz Ansari to Eve Ensler to why on earth apologies are so hard, we dive in and also discuss the best way to give an apology.
We’re on hiatus and will be back with a new season in October. Another bonus episode will be out next month.
Hosts:
Nastaran Tavakoli-Far and Daniel Carroll
Producers:
Sam Baker and Jonathan Blackwell
Additional links:
Eve Ensler on WTF with Mark Maron http://www.wtfpod.com/podcast/episode-1028-eve-ensler
Nas’ radio documentary about Emotional Labour https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3csytzd
Louis Theroux’s documentary ‘The Night in Question’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000327c/louis-theroux-the-night-in-question
Patreon page – support the podcast for the cost of a coffee!
https://www.patreon.com/thegenderknot
Write to us at: thegenderknot@gmail.com
The Gender Knot podcast and Facebook Group
https://www.thegenderknot.com/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/182851532302085/
Music: Government Funded Weed by Black Ant (used under Creative Commons)

Mark Manson’s tips for men Jun 17, 2019

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We end season 5 by hearing Mark Manson’s tips for men during these confusing times, including how men can help each other out and his predictions about how we'll all get along in the future.
Check out his new book ‘Everything is fucked: A book about hope’ and catch him on his speaking tour, more details here https://markmanson.net/speaking-tour
We are going on hiatus until October, and we'll be back with a bonus episode every few weeks until then. Have a great summer!
Guest:
Mark Manson, author https://markmanson.net/
New book ‘Everything is Fucked: A book about hope: order it here https://markmanson.net/books
Hosts:
Nastaran Tavakoli-Far and Daniel Carroll
Producers:
Sam Baker and Jonathan Blackwell
Additional links:
Patreon page – support the podcast for the cost of a coffee!
https://www.patreon.com/thegenderknot
Write to us at: thegenderknot@gmail.com
The Gender Knot podcast and Facebook Group
https://www.thegenderknot.com/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/182851532302085/
Music: Government Funded Weed by Black Ant (used under Creative Commons)

Vulnerability – final round Jun 10, 2019

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You’ve been writing to us about vulnerability following our previous two rounds and we’re going to delve into your thoughts and experiences. This journey started with us talking about men and vulnerability in relationships. Now we want to know if vulnerability culture is useful at all, and how does it benefit or hold back men and women differently.
Hosts:
Nastaran Tavakoli-Far and Daniel Carroll
Producers:
Sam Baker and Jonathan Blackwell
Additional links:
Patreon page – support the podcast for the cost of a coffee!
https://www.patreon.com/thegenderknot
Write to us at: thegenderknot@gmail.com
The Gender Knot podcast and Facebook Group
https://www.thegenderknot.com/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/182851532302085/
Music: Government Funded Weed by Black Ant (used under Creative Commons)

Matt Stadlen on men talking about sex Jun 03, 2019

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LBC radio host Matt Stadlen joined us to chat vulnerability recently. This time we go into men talking about sex: how much and how do men really talk about sex and how does this impact their relationships?
Guest:
Matt Stadlen, journalist and LBC radio host, tune into his show here: https://www.lbc.co.uk/radio/presenters/matt-stadlen/
Hosts:
Nastaran Tavakoli-Far and Daniel Carroll
Producers:
Sam Baker and Jonathan Blackwell
Additional links:
Patreon page – support the podcast for the cost of a coffee!
https://www.patreon.com/thegenderknot
Write to us at: thegenderknot@gmail.com
The Gender Knot podcast and Facebook Group
https://www.thegenderknot.com/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/182851532302085/
Music: Government Funded Weed by Black Ant (used under Creative Commons)

How do we talk about rape? May 27, 2019

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Author of the book ‘Rape’ Mithu Sanyal fills us in on ways we can approach talking about rape and giving support, and why consent culture is tricky in societies where we are taught not to express our needs and desires clearly in the first place.
Guest:
Mithu Sanyal, author of the book ‘Rape: from Lucretia to #MeToo’, get a copy here https://amzn.to/2WrqnEi
Hosts:
Nastaran Tavakoli-Far and Daniel Carroll
Producers:
Sam Baker and Jonathan Blackwell
Additional links:
Patreon page – support the podcast for the cost of a coffee!
https://www.patreon.com/thegenderknot
Write to us at: thegenderknot@gmail.com
The Gender Knot podcast and Facebook Group
https://www.thegenderknot.com/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/182851532302085/
Music: Government Funded Weed by Black Ant (used under Creative Commons)

Vulnerability Round 2 May 20, 2019

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We recently talked to LBC’s Matt Stadlen about vulnerability and how especially men can struggle with this in relationships. We delve back in and also hear your thoughts and experiences with opening up.
Hosts:
Nastaran Tavakoli-Far and Daniel Carroll
Producers:
Sam Baker and Jonathan Blackwell
Additional links:
Patreon page – support the podcast for the cost of a coffee!
https://www.patreon.com/thegenderknot
Write to us at: thegenderknot@gmail.com
The Gender Knot podcast and Facebook Group
https://www.thegenderknot.com/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/182851532302085/
Music: Government Funded Weed by Black Ant (used under Creative Commons)

Mark Manson on modern life May 13, 2019

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The hit author talks about his new book ‘Everything is fucked: A book about hope’, and how technology and choice are impacting how we live and make decisions on the modern world.
Mark is also off on a speaking tour, head here to check out dates and details https://markmanson.net/speaking-tour
Guest:
Mark Manson, author https://markmanson.net/
New book ‘Everything is fucked’ out on 14th May, order here https://markmanson.net/books
Hosts:
Nastaran Tavakoli-Far and Daniel Carroll
Producers:
Sam Baker and Jonathan Blackwell
Additional links:
Patreon page – support the podcast for the cost of a coffee!
https://www.patreon.com/thegenderknot
Write to us at: thegenderknot@gmail.com
The Gender Knot podcast and Facebook Group
https://www.thegenderknot.com/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/182851532302085/
Music: Government Funded Weed by Black Ant (used under Creative Commons)

Matt Stadlen on Vulnerability May 06, 2019

Show notes

This week, LBC's Matt Stadlen joins us to talk about vulnerability. We try to uncover some of the reasons why men and women have a hard time opening up, especially in intimate relationships. Be sure to check out Matt's show on LBC: https://www.lbc.co.uk/radio/presenters/matt-stadlen/
We’d love your experiences and to talk about this topic more so please write to us at thegenderknot@gmail.com
Hosts:
Nastaran Tavakoli-Far and Daniel Carroll
Producers:
Sam Baker and Jonathan Blackwell
Nas’ BBC documentary on emotional labour
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3csytzd
Patreon page – support the podcast for the cost of a coffee!
https://www.patreon.com/thegenderknot
Write to us at: thegenderknot@gmail.com
The Gender Knot podcast and Facebook Group
https://www.thegenderknot.com/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/182851532302085/
Music: Government Funded Weed by Black Ant (used under Creative Commons)

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