S2 E4: 'Er Indoors

Geoff Norcott examines modern masculinity in this second series of his stand-up show, by creating the safe space of a working men’s club so he can speak freely about the problems men are facing and how we might go about fixing them in a way that benefits everyone.

This week, Geoff looks at men in romantic relationship with women – and why they aren’t honest about their partner’s faults. Is there a social taboo around men admitting to problems in their relationships, or are women just better than men so there’s less to complain about?

As ever, these serious points are intercut with “manly hypotheticals”, the sort of questions men ask each other to avoid talking about stuff that matters, like - would you rather duel Jacob Rees-Mogg with a sword or a pistol?

Written and presented by ... Geoff Norcott

Recorded by Sean Kerwin
Production manager: Dawn Williams
Executive producer: Caroline Raphael

Producer: Ed Morrish

A Pier production for BBC Radio 4