To Be A Boy
To Be A BoyEver wondered how to navigate raising boys in this bonkers world? Enter To Be A Boy', where hosts Joeli Brearley and Elliott Rae tackle the murky waters of masculinity and boyhood. From societal stereotypes to the influence of porn, they provide a candid take on raising well-rounded boys. Expect personal anecdotes, belly laughs, and deep dives as they dismantle harmful clichés and champion honest ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 7 | Founded | 2 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ParentingKids & Family | |||
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Ever wondered why blokes these days seem lonelier than a post-laundry sock? Join Elliott and Joeli for this episode tackling the growing issue of male loneliness and the curious case of the disappearing close friendship. We'll also touch on the joys ... more
Welcome back to the "To Be a Boy" podcast! We are sharing a heartfelt thanks to our listeners for their overwhelmingly positive responses and thoughtful messages following the Adolescence special. Elliott opens up about parents feeling confused and a... more
In this FOUR PARTER (you’re welcome) episode of To Be A Boy, Joeli and Elliott are debriefing us: bringing their unique voices and perspectives to the table as they delve into the international conversation happening around the Netflix show ‘Adolesce... more
In episode three of To Be A Boy, Elliott Rae and Joeli Brearley are joined by author and award-winning podcast host, Alex Holmes to explore the complex issues surrounding men’s mental health. And before that, they look at how 2025's International Wom... more
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- Love most of the content, frustratingly heteronormative
I love the premise of this podcast and thoroughly enjoyed the first episode.
The second I struggled to engage with.
The descriptions of relationship dynamics particularly in the intro were exclusively about hetro cis couples. It felt exclusive and not really good enough for 2025
Apple Podcasts3LouLaabelle
United Kingdom2 months ago - Awesome
OMG I cant wait for this podcast. Great first episode. As a dad of a four yr old boy I’m acutely aware of the lack of male role models I had growing up and how building that ‘village’ of good men around me now is something I’m struggling with already. Can’t wait to listen in bi-weekly. Thank you for launching this. 😊
Apple Podcasts5Richard_HatUnited Kingdom2 months ago - Disappointing
This needs to be half as long, there’s so much waffle chat and hard to follow. Really wanted to give it a try but it’s constantly going off on tangents. Also very strange partnership with an app that’s essentially Uber for childcare. Concerning! So much info on men’s problems but thought this was a feminist take on parenting/raising men? Seems more like a masculinity podcast than anything. Don’t really understand the pivot from campaigning on women’s issues to this podcast. Very disappointed!
Apple Podcasts1.-:;?4@3’wUnited Kingdom2 months ago - YES! Finally …
Such an important discussion to be having as parents worry and do their best to navigate this… serious, passionate engagement and yet kept lighthearted. Really enjoyed episode 1 and looking forward to hearing more insightful thoughts from these two.
Apple Podcasts5£&@8/£)United Kingdom2 months ago - Excited for this to get going!
Great intro episode, looking forward to getting into this and hearing from the amazing guests lined up. Thank you Joeli and Elliott
Apple Podcasts5samlisternorgateUnited Kingdom2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #172 |  United States/Kids & Family/Parenting |
Apple Podcasts | #6 | United Kingdom/Kids & Family/Parenting |
Apple Podcasts | #10 | United Kingdom/Kids & Family |
Apple Podcasts | #173 |  Canada/Kids & Family/Parenting |
Apple Podcasts | #49 |  France/Kids & Family/Parenting |
Apple Podcasts | #75 |  Australia/Kids & Family/Parenting |
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Focused on the complexities of raising boys in today's world, content highlights several themes surrounding masculinity, parenting, and mental health. The hosts share personal experiences and insights from experts to explore societal expectations, the emotional challenges boys face, and the importance of nurturing open dialogues about masculinity. Episodes cover a range of pertinent issues, such as the impact of pornography, the effects of toxic masculinity, and the need for supportive male friendships, aiming to create a safe space for discussing these topics among parents and caregivers. The podcast utilizes humor and heartfelt stories to engage listeners and advocate for healthier relationships with boys.
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To Be A Boy launched 2 months ago and published 7 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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2. Sarah Clark
3. Ineke Houghtonbos
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