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We are two men in midlife. We have a lot in common but live very different lives. Laurence is happily married with 2.4 kids and a white picket fence. Karl followed a different path and didn't get married, have kids or put down roots (but he gets to go snowboarding when he wants). Together we explore what life on the other side of the fence is really like. What can we learn from each other? What advice can we give each other? We'll invite guests to reflect on their life to date and consider w ...
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In this episode we touch on a topic that affects every man whether you're a parent of not – fatherhood. Our fathers influence us more than we realise. We explore how many of our behaviours and values come from our upbringing, and how our own own Dads shaped us in different ways. We explore our often complicated relationships with them, the generati…
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Last time we left you on a bit of a cliffhanger. In this episode we hear what happened to Karl that New Year's Eve, and how his plans, and world, turned upside down. We get into some thorny topics – health challenges, the pandemic, even death. So tread carefully if you're feeling a little tender today Karl hasn't talked about his experience openly …
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By Laurence McCahill & Karl Parton
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In this first episode, Karl and Laurence discuss the journey of starting this podcast, including their initial meeting and the evolution of their friendship. They touch on Karl's ongoing struggle to launch his creative projects and Laurence's role in supporting him. Whilst munching on plentiful snacks over a beer they cover societal expectations, p…
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