<![CDATA[ABandOfBrothers Podcast]]>ABandOfBrothers Podcast

A podcast about men, meaning and the moments that force change.

The ABandOfBrothers Podcast shares honest conversations about crisis, growth, belonging and responsibility. We explore what happens when men stop pretending they are fine and start doing the work.

These are not expert lectures or self-help slogans. They are grounded, lived experiences from men who have faced breaking points, taken accountability, rebuilt relationships and found purpose through brotherhood and service.

Why This Podcast Exists

Across the UK, many young men grow up without consistent male guidance, emotional literacy or safe spaces to process challenge. At the same time, older men often carry silent pressure, isolation or unresolved trauma.

ABandOfBrothers was created to change that.

Through rites-of-passage experiences, long-term mentoring and community support, we bring men together across generations. This podcast extends that circle, opening up real conversations about what it means to grow up, step up and show up.

What We Talk About

• Men’s mental health
• Personal crisis and turning points
• Trauma as a catalyst for growth
• Masculinity and emotional intelligence
• Mentorship and positive male role models
• Belonging and community
• Responsibility, service and purpose
• Fatherhood and intergenerational impact

We are interested in depth, not performance. We value honesty over polish.

Who It’s For

This podcast is for:

• Men navigating change or challenge
• Fathers wanting to model strength with emotional presence
• Mentors and youth workers
• Young men looking for direction
• Anyone curious about healthier models of masculinity

You do not need to be part of A Band of Brothers to belong here.

About ABandOfBrothers

ABandOfBrothers is a UK-based mentoring charity supporting young men aged 18–25 who may be at risk of exclusion, isolation or involvement in the criminal justice system.

We use a structured rites-of-passage journey called The Quest, supported by long-term mentoring and community integration.

Learn more about our work:
https://www.abandofbrothers.org.uk

What Makes This Different

We are not talking about men from the outside.
We are men doing the work ourselves.

Many of our guests are mentors, participants and community members who have lived the experience. The conversations are reflective, sometimes uncomfortable, often powerful and always rooted in real life.

This is about transformation through accountability, challenge and brotherhood - not blame, ideology or culture wars.

Join the Conversation

Listen. Reflect. Share with someone who might need it.

If the themes resonate, consider getting involved in your local community or supporting the work of ABandOfBrothers.

Because every young man deserves a circle of support.

]]>https://www.abandofbrothers.org.ukRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:45:31 GMTWed, 11 Feb 2026 16:37:16 GMT60ABandOfBrothers<h1>ABandOfBrothers Podcast</h1><p>A podcast about men, meaning and the moments that force change.</p><p>The ABandOfBrothers Podcast shares honest conversations about crisis, growth, belonging and responsibility. We explore what happens when men stop pretending they are fine and start doing the work.</p><p>These are not expert lectures or self-help slogans. They are grounded, lived experiences from men who have faced breaking points, taken accountability, rebuilt relationships and found purpose through brotherhood and service.</p><p></p><hr /><h2>Why This Podcast Exists</h2><p>Across the UK, many young men grow up without consistent male guidance, emotional literacy or safe spaces to process challenge. At the same time, older men often carry silent pressure, isolation or unresolved trauma.</p><p></p><p>ABandOfBrothers was created to change that.</p><p></p><p>Through rites-of-passage experiences, long-term mentoring and community support, we bring men together across generations. This podcast extends that circle, opening up real conversations about what it means to grow up, step up and show up.</p><p></p><hr /><h2>What We Talk About</h2><p>• Men’s mental health<br />• Personal crisis and turning points<br />• Trauma as a catalyst for growth<br />• Masculinity and emotional intelligence<br />• Mentorship and positive male role models<br />• Belonging and community<br />• Responsibility, service and purpose<br />• Fatherhood and intergenerational impact</p><p></p><p>We are interested in depth, not performance. We value honesty over polish.</p><p></p><hr /><h2>Who It’s For</h2><p>This podcast is for:</p><p>• Men navigating change or challenge<br />• Fathers wanting to model strength with emotional presence<br />• Mentors and youth workers<br />• Young men looking for direction<br />• Anyone curious about healthier models of masculinity</p><p>You do not need to be part of A Band of Brothers to belong here.</p><p></p><hr /><h2>About ABandOfBrothers</h2><p>ABandOfBrothers is a UK-based mentoring charity supporting young men aged 18–25 who may be at risk of exclusion, isolation or involvement in the criminal justice system.</p><p></p><p>We use a structured rites-of-passage journey called <i>The Quest</i>, supported by long-term mentoring and community integration.</p><p>Learn more about our work:<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.abandofbrothers.org.uk" target="_blank">https://www.abandofbrothers.org.uk</a></p><p></p><hr /><h2>What Makes This Different</h2><p>We are not talking about men from the outside.<br />We are men doing the work ourselves.</p><p></p><p>Many of our guests are mentors, participants and community members who have lived the experience. The conversations are reflective, sometimes uncomfortable, often powerful and always rooted in real life.</p><p></p><p>This is about transformation through accountability, challenge and brotherhood - not blame, ideology or culture wars.</p><p></p><hr /><h2>Join the Conversation</h2><p>Listen. Reflect. Share with someone who might need it.</p><p>If the themes resonate, consider getting involved in your local community or supporting the work of ABandOfBrothers.</p><p>Because every young man deserves a circle of support.</p>episodicABandOfBrothersleamington@abandofbrothers.org.ukyes<![CDATA[I Thought My Life Was Over at 21]]>What do you do when the criminal justice system swallows you whole and spits you out without answers? When you ride a thousand miles and come home to nothing? When you have spent years in prison and realise you never really knew how to deal with your own emotions?


This episode is four men being honest about the moments that broke them, and what they found on the other side. One came out of prison and found a community that changed the direction of his life entirely. One sat alone after a 1,000-mile bike ride and realised he had never once felt like he belonged. One was 21 years old, in his final year of university, caught in a system he did not understand, and reached the point where he did not want to be here anymore.


These are not tidy stories with neat endings. They are still in progress. But if you are a young man who has ever felt like you are drifting, like the world is carrying on around you and you are just going through the motions, this one is worth your time.


ABandOfBrothers is a national mentoring charity for men. Find out more and get involved at abandofbrothers.org.uk


Content Warning

This episode includes honest discussion of mental health crisis, suicidal thoughts and the criminal justice system. These conversations are part of a story of recovery and growth, but please listen with that in mind. If you are struggling right now, the Samaritans are available 24 hours a day on 116 123, or visit samaritans.org.

]]>ffaef231-91bf-4182-ac96-a4953fb7571bTue, 02 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT<p>What do you do when the criminal justice system swallows you whole and spits you out without answers? When you ride a thousand miles and come home to nothing? When you have spent years in prison and realise you never really knew how to deal with your own emotions?</p><p><br /></p><p>This episode is four men being honest about the moments that broke them, and what they found on the other side. One came out of prison and found a community that changed the direction of his life entirely. One sat alone after a 1,000-mile bike ride and realised he had never once felt like he belonged. One was 21 years old, in his final year of university, caught in a system he did not understand, and reached the point where he did not want to be here anymore.</p><p><br /></p><p>These are not tidy stories with neat endings. They are still in progress. But if you are a young man who has ever felt like you are drifting, like the world is carrying on around you and you are just going through the motions, this one is worth your time.</p><p><br /></p><p>ABandOfBrothers is a national mentoring charity for men. Find out more and get involved at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://abandofbrothers.org.uk" target="_blank">abandofbrothers.org.uk</a></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Content Warning</b></p><p>This episode includes honest discussion of mental health crisis, suicidal thoughts and the criminal justice system. These conversations are part of a story of recovery and growth, but please listen with that in mind. If you are struggling right now, the Samaritans are available 24 hours a day on 116 123, or visit <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://samaritans.org" target="_blank">samaritans.org</a>.</p>yes00:29:5112I Thought My Life Was Over at 21full<![CDATA[Showing Up: Why Four Men Joined ABandOfBrothers]]>In this first episode, hosts Scott and James are joined by Stuart and Corey to talk about how they each found ABandOfBrothers and why they stayed. Between them, they cover mental health referrals, a friend's years of encouragement, and one man who walked through the door straight after leaving prison.

What united them wasn't a dramatic turning point, but a quiet decision to do something different.

They touch on the 22-week mentoring programme, the Rite of Passage quest weekend, and what it means to go from being mentored to mentoring others. If you've ever felt like you're going through the motions without really knowing why, this one's worth your time.

Content advisory: Brief references to mental health challenges and the criminal justice system.

]]>0baf1c9e-480c-4153-8c56-4c00cf112d9dTue, 26 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT<p>In this first episode, hosts <b>Scott </b>and <b>James </b>are joined by Stuart and Corey to talk about how they each found <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.abandofbrothers.org.uk" target="_blank">ABandOfBrothers</a> and why they stayed. Between them, they cover mental health referrals, a friend's years of encouragement, and one man who walked through the door straight after leaving prison.</p><p></p><p>What united them wasn't a dramatic turning point, but a quiet decision to do something different.</p><p></p><p>They touch on the 22-week mentoring programme, the Rite of Passage quest weekend, and what it means to go from being mentored to mentoring others. If you've ever felt like you're going through the motions without really knowing why, this one's worth your time.</p><p></p><p><b>Content advisory:</b> Brief references to mental health challenges and the criminal justice system.</p>no00:21:4011Showing Up: Why Four Men Joined ABandOfBrothersfull