Welcome to The Best Men Podcast with Michael and Sameer. We've been best friends for over 20 years, and throughout that time we've always been there for each other through life’s highs and lows. This podcast is a tribute to our friendship, so join us each episode as we talk about what’s been going on in our lives, talk about life’s big challenges through our different viewpoints, and learn how we've been there as each other's best men.
Send us a text When was the last time you admitted what makes you feel insecure? In this episode, Michael and Sameer rip away the façade of male bravado to explore what really makes men feel vulnerable in today's world. The conversation begins with our typical take on current events—from the newly elected Pope to international conflicts—before diving into an unexpected analysis of reality television. As we dissect shows like Love Island, Naked Attraction, and Married at First Sight, a deeper...
28 Apr 2025
Episode 14: Social Media Addiction & Screen Time: The Modern Pandemic?
Send us a text How much of your waking life is spent scrolling? Ever wondered what that's doing to your brain? We've all felt that urge to check our phones first thing in the morning and right before bed, but at what cost? This week, we dive deep into the world of digital dependency, exploring how social media platforms are meticulously designed to keep us hooked through dopamine hits and what psychologists call "limbic resonance." The startling revelation that spending just three hours dail...
14 Apr 2025
Episode 13: The Rise of Toxic Masculinity
Send us a text Have you noticed how different the world is for boys growing up today compared to your youth? This week Michael and Sameer chat about the alarming rise of toxic masculinity among young men and how modern influences are reshaping male identity in troubling ways. We unpack the BBC drama "Adolescence," using it as a springboard to examine how violence can manifest when young men feel marginalised. The shocking statistic that 67% of young men now feel compelled to display to...
17 Mar 2025
Episode 12: Burnout: The Silent Epidemic
Send us a text Burnout has reached epidemic proportions among men, yet most don't recognise it happening until they're completely depleted. Did you know one in three men can't identify their own burnout symptoms, and nearly all say "I'm fine" right before they crash? In this week's conversation, we unpack the crucial differences between everyday stress and genuine burnout. While stress is our natural "the lion is coming, I need to run" response, burnout happens when that metaphorical lion ha...
24 Feb 2025
Episode 11: Best Friends
Send us a text We're back with Season 2 of The Best Men Podcast! As ever join Michael and Sameer as they take the piss out of each other, debate life's big questions, whilst learning how to become better men! With a new season, and a new format Michael and Sameer lean into the issues affecting men's mental health, those that are impacting their daily lives, and their humorous take on life's up's and down's! So with that in mind, this week's episode is all about Best Friends. Have you ev...
20 Dec 2024
Bonus: Christmas Special
The Best Men hosts dive into festive traditions and cultural differences, revealing how Christmas celebrations can be just as magical in non-traditional households.
9 Dec 2024
Episode 10: Season Finale (Bad Advice)
The Best Men Podcast's Michael and Sameer share hilarious anecdotes and insightful observations on the social intricacies of Indian and Greek communities.
2 Dec 2024
Episode 9: The Everything Episode (Reboots, Exercise and Crisps!)
Michael and Sameer dive into reboots, exercise, and snacks, sharing their mixed feelings on Grey's Anatomy, Trump's presidential reboots, and their favorite crisps flavors.
25 Nov 2024
Episode 8: The Power of the Celebrity
Michael and Sameer discuss the power dynamics of celebrity culture, debating how to perceive stars after public scandals and sharing their own surprising celebrity connections.
18 Nov 2024
Episode 7: Appreciation
Send us a textThis week's episode is all about appreciation! We chat about Sameer's recent date night at a 'sip and paint', to Michael's 'magical' Harry Potter-like childhood under the stairs, to get a better sense of what it means to appreciate life's quirks and small joys!Brace yourself as we get into a heated debate where the iPhone takes centre stage! One of us appreciates it as a design masterpiece, while the other likens the relationship with Apple to a turbulent affair. Our conversatio...
11 Nov 2024
Episode 6: Travel Tales
Send us a textThis week's episode is all about our travel tales! From Sameer's honeymoon in Sri Lanka to Michael's recent work trip to Barcelona (which included a nerve-wracking taxi ride!) Our travel tales will have you gripping your seat as we recount the highs and lows of our journeys, from a distracted London driver to unexpected friendships and the terror of feeling stranded in a new country!This week Michael and Sameer also get heated chatting about teppanyaki (as you do!) with Sameer r...
4 Nov 2024
Episode 5: New Beginnings
Send us a textIt’s all about new beginnings this week! From your first day back at school, to new jobs and navigating parenthood. So join us this week as Sameer and Michael look back at how they prepared for a new school year, their tips and tricks for when you’ve just been hired, and what to expect when you become a parent for the first time! Please LIKE, SHARE, FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE to The Best Men Podcast on all our channels: InstagramTikTokSpotifyApple Podcasts You can also wri...
31 Oct 2024
Bonus: Halloween Special
Send us a textHappy Halloween! For this week’s spooky special, join Michael and Sameer as they treat you to their favourite scary films, as well as letting you in on their biggest fears! Listen to our first special of the year and hear our spine-tingling real life horror stories! Please LIKE, SHARE, FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE to The Best Men Podcast on all our channels: InstagramTikTokSpotifyApple Podcasts You can also write into us with your stories, comments and suggestions to: welcomesuzi...
28 Oct 2024
Episode 4: Spontaneity
Send us a textWe think being spontaneous is one of the tricks to life! Whether it’s that last minute holiday, unplanned night out or trying something new for the first time! So join us this week as we chat about spontaneity, from Michael’s encounters working for the London Ambulance Service, to Sameer’s paella pains in Borough Market. Please LIKE, SHARE, FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE to The Best Men Podcast on all our channels: InstagramTikTokSpotifyApple Podcasts You can also write into us wit...
21 Oct 2024
Episode 3: Loyalty
Send us a textThis week’s theme of loyalty explores what it means to be loyal, whether in a retail setting or amongst family and friends! Listen to Michael’s recent experience with John Lewis, his expert negotiation skills with the RAC and Sameer’s ‘close shave’ with Boots. Please LIKE, SHARE, FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE to The Best Men Podcast on all our channels: InstagramTikTokSpotifyApple Podcasts You can also write into us with your stories, comments and suggestions to: welcomesuzie@gmai...
14 Oct 2024
Episode 2: Celebrations
Send us a textFeeling old? We sure feel it and what better way to confirm that by going to an 18 year olds birthday party! This week’s theme is all about celebrations, both old, young and of course our very own weddings. Hear us talk about what we enjoyed the most about celebrating each other’s big day - or in Michael’s case what he enjoyed the least!Please LIKE, SHARE, FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE to The Best Men Podcast on all our channels: InstagramTikTokSpotifyApple Podcasts You can also write ...
4 Oct 2024
Episode 1: Origin Stories
Send us a textAll good superheroes need an origin story and this is ours, listen to us talk about what The Best Men Podcast is about and how we first became best friends. This week discover how Sameer first criticised Michael's handwriting at school and how an unfortunate series of events lead to a long-lasting friendship filled with trickery and insults.Please LIKE, SHARE, FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE to The Best Men Podcast on all our channels: InstagramTikTokSpotifyApple Podcasts You can also wr...
4 Oct 2024
The Best Men Podcast - Trailer
Send us a textWelcome to The Best Men Podcast!Sameer and Michael have been best friends for over 20 years and this podcast is a tribute to our friendship. Join us each episode as we talk about what’s been going on in our lives, talk about life’s big challenges through our different viewpoints, and learn how we've been there as each other's best men. Please LIKE, SHARE, FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE to The Best Men Podcast on all our channels: InstagramTikTokSpotifyApple Podcasts You can also wr...
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