Oct 20, 202654 minS5
Baby loss is often discussed through the experiences of mothers, but what about fathers? In this Baby Loss Awareness Week special, Joeli speaks with Peter Reeves , founder of Nod Is Not Enough , Errol Murray of Leeds...
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To Be A Boy
Hosted by Joeli Brearley and Elliott Rae · kids · EN
About this Podcast:
To Be A Boy dives into the chaos of raising boys today — from dodgy masculinity myths to the wild world of online culture. Joeli Brearley and Elliott Rae mix humour with sharp takes on the policies, systems and social norms shaping boys’ lives. It’s real talk, big laughs, and a nudge toward a fairer future.
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What is To Be A Boy about?
To Be A Boy dives into the chaos of raising boys today, from dodgy masculinity myths to the wild world of online culture. Joeli Brearley and Elliott Rae mix humour with sharp takes on the policies, systems and social norms shaping boys’ lives. It’s real talk, big laughs, and a nudge toward a fairer future.
Who hosts To Be A Boy?
To Be A Boy is hosted by Joeli Brearley and Elliott Rae. The show has published 71 episodes to date.
What has To Be A Boy covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Baby Loss Awareness Week: The Grief Fathers Don't Talk About" (20 October 2026, 54 minutes), "Sadiq Khan: Saving Boys from the Manosphere" (8 September 2026, 37 minutes), and "The Summer Holiday Survival Guide" (21 July 2026, 44 minutes).
How often does To Be A Boy publish?
To Be A Boy publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 51 minutes across 71 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on To Be A Boy?
Booking probability for To Be A Boy is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. To Be A Boy requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. To Be A Boy's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch To Be A Boy?
The strongest fits for To Be A Boy are Family & Social Services. To Be A Boy has a kids audience.
About the host
Joeli Brearley and Elliott Rae hosts To Be A Boy, a kids podcast with 71 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #69
Sadiq Khan: Saving Boys from the Manosphere
Sep 8, 202637 minS5How do we stop boys being pulled into the manosphere, without making them feel blamed or shut out? In this episode, Elliott sits down with Mayor of London Sadiq Khan to talk about online misogyny, positive masculinity...
Episode #68
The Summer Holiday Survival Guide
Jul 21, 202644 minS5Let them be bored! Six weeks, endless snacks and the nagging feeling that you should be running a children’s cruise ship from your kitchen. Playworker Amber joins Elliott to explain why parents can lower the bar and why...
Episode #67
Masculinity Education
Jul 14, 202647 minS4Masculinities educator Lewis Wedlock joins Joeli and Elliott to talk boys, schools, online influence and why the best conversations start with curiosity rather than condemnation. From “borrowed phrases” on the internet...
Episode #66
Nothing Is Ever Too Bad: Boys and the Adults Who Don’t Give Up with Professor Seán Redmond
Jul 7, 202651 minS4In this wonderfully hopeful episode of To Be a Boy, Joeli speaks to Professor Seán Redmond about boys, belonging and how children can be drawn into criminal networks. Drawing on decades of youth justice experience and...
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- Jun 30, 20261h 2mS5
In this episode of To Be A Boy, Joeli and Elliott are joined by podcast BFF, couples coach, father of three and Be a Happier Parent host Alex Trippier for a raw (seriously, get your tissues READY), funny and deeply...
- Jun 23, 202637 minS4
In this episode of To Be A Boy, Joeli and Elliott unpack the newly announced social media ban for under-16s: from TikTok, YouTube and Roblox to VPNs, WhatsApp and the very real risk that teenagers are simply left to...
- Jun 16, 202658 minS4
Joeli and Elliott are joined by Shuab Gamote, advocate for young people, strategic adviser to the NEETs Commission, and co-author of Inside the Mind of a 16-Year-Old . Shuab has spoken to more than 1,000 young people...
- Jun 9, 202638 minS4
In a world of social media, body pressures, dating confusion and manosphere content that’s only getting louder, what does it mean to be a young man right now? In this episode, Elliott and Joeli speak to Ricardo...
- Jun 2, 202659 minS4
This week, Elliott is joined by educator and campaigner Andrew “Bernie” Bernard, with Koru Kid's very own Rachel Carrell stepping in brilliantly as co-host. Hold tight for this one, the team are going deep on some big...
- May 26, 20261 hour
Join Joeli and Elliott as we revisit our conversation with John Amaechi to talk all things sports, identity and masculinity, emphasising the importance of emotional intelligence and intimacy among men. John reflects on...
- May 19, 20261h 7mS4
Meadhbh Park, author of Blackpilled and expert in countering violent extremism, joins Joeli and Elliott to unpack the ideologies pulling young men towards the darkest corners of the internet. From the nihilistic “black...
Episode #57
Live from the Push 4 Paternity Leave March!
May 12, 20261h 7mS4Recorded live at Push 4 Paternity Leave, this super special episode captures the vibe that was that day. Consider it another chance to soak up the energy, humour and urgency behind the fight for better parental leave...
- May 7, 202643 min
Be prepared for a warm heart: Elliott and Joeli are joined by Gavin Morgan, co-CEO of the Scottish charity Growing2gether, whose work pairs teenagers who are struggling with younger children in nurseries and primary...
- Apr 28, 202658 minS5
We’re joined by Professor Paul Galdas (University of York), chair of the Men’s Health Academic Network and a key architect of the UK’s men’s health strategy. We dig into why men delay seeking help and why the answer...
Episode #55
The Box We Put Men In
Apr 21, 202648 minS5Joeli and Elliott sit down with the glorious author of 'Be A Man About It' and men’s health advocate, George Bell to unpack what “man up” really teaches boys and what it costs them later. From emotional literacy and...
Episode #54
The Manosphere After the Camera Stops
Apr 14, 202641 minS4Louis Theroux’s Manosphere documentary asked what is this? This episode asks what do we do now? Joined by NSPCC’s Ineke Houtenbos, we unpack how boys actually encounter Manosphere content, why algorithms reward rage...
- Apr 6, 202638 minS5
Day‑one parental rights. Stronger protections at work. An end to silence agreements hiding discrimination. And a serious rethink of how the UK supports parents to actually afford time with their kids. The Employment...
- Mar 31, 202651 minS4
Joe Wicks, is a GOOD MAN – the type we're glad to role model to our boys. And Hark! Lucky us, he joins To Be A Boy for a powerful conversation about boys, body image, gym culture, social media pressure and modern...
- Mar 24, 202654 min
Joeli and Elliott dive into the biology, psychology and sheer chaos of fatherhood with evolutionary anthropologist Dr. Anna Machin. They look at the wild hormonal rewiring, brain upgrades and instinctive nurturing...
Recent guests
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Alex Trippier
parenting and relationship coach, Be a Happier Parent
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John Amaechi
psychologist and leadership consultant, APS Intelligence LTD
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George Bell
author of Be a Man About It: Building a Healthier Idea of Masculinity, Capital Area United Way
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Kanishka Narayan
UK Minister for Artificial Intelligence, Vale of Glamorgan MP
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