About this episode
The episode features conversations with men at work, exploring their experiences and the romanticism of labor in society.
Men at work have been romanticised and documented in art, music and literature for millennia, it's about time we feature some of them in a podcast! Alistair works in Hyde Park. Whether it's planting rose gardens, or litter picking, he finds solace and calm in his daily routine. Mo has been a postman for 17 years, and sees it as his job for life. He lets us into the ups and downs of being a London mail man. Andre talks about the stigma attached to homelessness and how he has shrugged off the shame of being a ‘Big Issue’ seller.
People in this episode
Host: Joe Bloom
Guests: Alistair, Mo, Andre
Topics covered
- work
- homelessness
- London
- postman
- gardening
- art
- literature
Keywords
- men at work
- Hyde Park
- postman
- homelessness
- Big Issue
- gardening
- London
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Big Issue
Places: Hyde Park
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