Fade Out: Conversations for Men

Fade Out: Conversations for Men

Welcome to the Fade Out Barbershop, a space for men to hang out, relax and get to the root of some of the big things on their minds. What do you do when someone you like rejects you? Why can it be so awkward to ask your partner what they like during sex? How do you tell a mate they’ve crossed a line? Should our partners have a say in what we see online? How do you tell someone you don’t feel like yourself? Join Callum MacPherson, your host and barber, as he has some honest chats with a line up of Riverland blokes about the everyday issues that young men have to deal with. Get ready to leave this barbershop with some fresh perspectives to go with your fresh cut. Fade Out is an initiative of the Riverland Domestic Violence Action Group. If you would like to get involved in community initiatives, you can email dvagriverland@gmail.com. Fade Out is supported by White Ribbon Australia and funded by the Department of Social Services. Google ‘White Ribbon Barbershop’ for more barbershop resources.

Episodes

November 15, 2023 1 min

Welcome to the Fade Out Barbershop, a space for men to hang out, relax and get to the root of some of the big things on their minds.

What do you do when someone you like rejects you? Why can it be so awkward to ask your partner what they like during sex? How do you tell a mate they’ve crossed a line? Should our partners have a say in what we see online? How do you tell someone you don’t feel like yourself? 

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Today in the Fade Out barbershop, we’re taking it right back to basics: What does it mean to ‘be a man’?

Joining us in the barber’s chair today is Barmera local and footy fanatic, Jed Millington, who heads up the Barmera Football Club Wellbeing Committee.

Together, Cal and Jed talk about sticking to your values, pretending you’re okay when you’re actually not, and how getting in your head can get in the way.

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In the Fade Out barbershop today, we’re talking about the people we look up to and what makes them such great role models in our eyes.  

We've got Riverland legend, Mick Beech, in the barber’s chair. He’s a father of four boys and one daughter, so he knows a thing or two about being someone people look up to.

Sit back and relax as Cal and Mick talk about their own heroes, finding your tribe and how to show someone you’re really lis...

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Respect can look and sound like a lot of different things- whether you’re talking about respect for others or respect for yourself.

So, we’ve got local Berri teacher and footy coach, Tom Jolly, to sit down with us in the barber’s chair and have a chat.

Cal and Tom tackle this topic from every angle, from why someone might show you disrespect, to how to earn the respect of others, and how to see things from someone else's perspectiv...

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Today, the Fade Out barbershop is going digital and taking a close look at the things people do and say online.

Joining Callum to talk about their thoughts on this topic are Riverland locals Harry and Connor.

Together, Cal, Harry and Connor walk through a number of challenges that men can come up against online. Is it okay for your partner to tell you to unfollow someone? What can you do to stop the spread of embarrassing stuff onl...

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The topics we’re discussing in the Fade Out barbershop today shine a light on men’s mental health and how to look after it.

It’s a tough topic, so Paul Hill is gonna step in to take us through it. He’s a mental health worker who has loads of great insights to share in the barber’s chair today.

Paul and Cal talk about the signs of struggle you need to be aware of, why it can seem so hard to say something, and who you can turn to for...

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It’s all about honesty in the Fade Out barbershop, so today we’re going straight to the point: How do you say exactly what’s on your mind?

Whether you’re struggling with your mental health, or you see something that just doesn’t feel right, it can be hard to find the right words to say what we really think. So today, James Wallace from the Barmera United Soccer Club is gonna break it down for us.

Cal and James delve into when gossi...

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Today in the Fade Out barbershop, it’s all about sex.

There are no dumb questions here, which is why we’ve got local Riverland GP, Hamish Eske in to take us under the hood of feeling good.

Put your feet up and relax as Cal and Hamish unpack the big questions, like how do you know if you're doing the right thing? Why do we have to think about safety when it comes to our sexual health? And what changes when we go from being single to...

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In today’s final Fade Out barbershop session, we’re tackling our biggest topic yet: How do you stand up for what you think is right?

It’s not an easy thing to do, so we’ve got Senior Constable Mike Bradbury and Community Constable Keiden Smith from SAPOL to talk about how they stand up for what’s right in the community.

Together, Cal, Mike, and Keiden talk about what you should be mindful of when standing up for others, how to de-e...

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