Performative Males

Before anything else — we’re hitting pause for a month. Scheduling has finally caught up with us, so we’re taking a short break, but don’t worry… we will be back soon.

In the meantime, Imran’s latest out-of-context moment involves spotting something deeply unexpected sitting inside a vending machine — the kind of discovery that makes you question both reality and snack logistics. Shaun, meanwhile, deals with the genuine tragedy of a hand injury stopping him from properly playing guitar, including one of his own songs, proving that sometimes the smallest injuries feel the most personal.

Our Topic of the Week is Performative Males — unpacking modern masculinity, social media personas, and the difference between authenticity and performance when everyone feels slightly aware of being watched.

In pop culture and current affairs, we talk through the newly announced EP lineup, the possibility of Katie Taylor fighting her retirement bout in Croke Park, and discussions around Dublin potentially hosting a future UEFA Champions League Final.

We close things out, as always, with Your Distance Dilemmas — your stories, your voice notes, and our last bit of chaos before the short break.

See you soon.