The Best Men Podcast

Send us Fan Mail 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 t...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 you...

Send us Fan Mail 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 genu...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for this week's festive special where we bring out the holiday cheer and a dash of nostalgia!  Who knew Christmas pudding could spark such lively debate? We kick things off this week chatting about our favourite festive foods, before turning to the whirlwind of holiday traditions that make this season magical. We touch on what it's like celebrating Christmas with...

Send us Fan Mail Has your best friend ever tried to convince you to get baptised at the age of 29, just so that you could be his best man?! We kick off our season finale with a hilarious throwback to when Michael asked Sameer to be his best man! Join us as we look back at the wild, unpredictable journey that has become The Best Men Podcast. This week we explore the social intricacies within Indian...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever found yourself wheezing on an "attack bike" whilst your personal trainer feeds you Haribo's?! Join us this week as were we meant to chat about 'reboots' but end up talking about (almost) everything else!  From Michael's recent escapade back into fitness, we switch gears to the small screen and dive into the world of reboots and sequels....

Send us Fan Mail What if your biggest celebrity idol found themselves in a public scandal? This episode of the Best Men Podcast gets into the messy world of celebrity culture! From Diddy's recent legal troubles, to controversial figures like Michael Jackson and R. Kelly, we touch on the power dynamics that celebrities wield. For example, how should we perceive stars after their public falls f...

Send us Fan Mail This 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...

Send us Fan Mail This 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...

Send us Fan Mail It’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...

Send us Fan Mail Happy 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: Instagram TikTok Spotify Ap...

Send us Fan Mail We 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...

Send us Fan Mail This 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: Instagram TikTok Spotify Apple Po...

Send us Fan Mail Feeling 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...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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 &...

Send us Fan Mail All 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 & S...