Chris McCausland: Men Hide Behind Productivity

Chris McCausland: Men Hide Behind Productivity

From Pete Wicks' Man Made by Bauer Media

March 3, 2026 · 35 min · Season 2 · Episode 4

About this episode

Pete Wicks and Chris McCausland discuss the complexities of modern masculinity and the pressures men face regarding productivity and presence.

What if the thing men are praised for most, is also the place they hide? Pete Wicks welcomes comedian and Strictly champion, Chris McCausland, for one of the most honest conversations we’ve had about modern masculinity. In this episode, Chris challenges the idea of strength, opens up about responsibility, and questions whether being “productive” is always the same as being present. From role models and resilience to fatherhood and fear, this is a conversation about the pressures men put on themselves, and the stories they tell to cope. Join the conversation on Instagram and TikTok via @manmadepod. If you want to find mental health support where you live, or talk about your feelings, visit the Hub of Hope [ www.hubofhope.co.uk ] where you can find links to services across the UK. Producer - Elly Lazarides Senior Video Producer - Elena Cotton Camera Operator - Garry Brown Social Media Producer - Demi Brockway Production Assistant - Emily Spungin Production Manager - Sarah Nicholls Executive Producer - Finn Ryan Head of Production - Cat Moran Chief Creative Officer - Lucie Cave

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Host: Pete Wicks

Guest: Chris McCausland

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Organizations: Bauer Media, Hub of Hope

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