Och, Brothers! Where Art Thou?

Ross & Pietro

The purpose of Och, Brothers! is to host a transparent, honest space for men to explore what it means to be a man today. Positive conversations around manhood, brotherhood, parenthood, and masculinity, eschewing outdated stereotypes and celebrating a broad range of perspectives. En vogue or otherwise. We’ll be sharing stories, building and fostering networks, and redefining strength, helping men show up for themselves and learning from each other as we go. Come with us, you’re very welcome. Och, Brothers! Where Art Thou?

Episodes

  1. 12/16/2025

    Episode Four - 'The Real' David Cameron

    'One must imagine Sisyphus happy.' For this pod we’re joined by David Cameron; a world class educator, keynote speaker, husband and father of three, and a man who’s been a real inspiration to many through friendship and great work with ACES Scotland. Find out more about David's work here - https://therealdavidcameron.net/

    1h 32m

  2. 11/20/2025

    Episode Three - Scotland, Madagascar, Sierra Leone

    A long overdue check-in and catch-up between Pietro and Rosco, celebrating Scotland's qualification for the World Cup, and their trips to Africa.

    1h 1m

  3. 10/28/2025

    Episode Two - The Dartmoor Fell Runner

    Colin Kirk-Potter joins Och, Brothers! Where Art Thou? to talk modern masculinity with equal parts grit and heart. A former Royal Marine Commando (Afghanistan & Northern Ireland) and “Most Inspirational Instructor” at the Commando Training Centre, Colin opens up about PTSD, counselling (including EMDR), and rebuilding life through family, community, and the wildness of Dartmoor. We get into the brotherhood of service, coming home, small-business highs and hard endings, and why running—from Bob Graham rounds to UTMB—became his medicine of choice. This is a conversation about toughness and tenderness: discipline, creativity, accountability… and just trying not to be a dick. Topics: Royal Marines training & tours • PTSD recovery & EMDR • Dartmoor as daily challenge • Ultrarunning & resilience • Community vs convenience culture • Fatherhood, leadership & defining masculinity today Content note: Mentions of war, PTSD, alcohol misuse. If this resonates, hit subscribe, leave a comment, and share with someone who’d value the chat. #BrothersWhereArtThou #ModernMasculinity #RoyalMarines #PTSD #EMDR #MentalHealth #Dartmoor #Ultrarunning #BobGrahamRound #UTMB #Brotherhood #MenTalking #Resilience

    48 min
  4. Episode One - JJ Middleway

    10/04/2025

    Episode One - JJ Middleway

    A grounded conversation with druid elder and youth mentor JJ Middleway on male spaces, rites of passage, vulnerability, service, and the everyday practices that keep men steady. We cover: How to find your own path when you feel unsure of yourselfWhy good mates and mentors matter more than you thinkWhat JJ has learned from mentoring young menEveryday ways to deal with stress and challengesWhat strength looks like when it’s about kindness, calm and honestyThis isn’t about gurus or quick fixes — it’s about real talk and practical ideas for showing up as yourself. #ModernManhood #RedefiningStrength #MensWellbeing #HealthyMasculinity #Manhood #Brotherhood #MensMentalHealth #AuthenticLiving

    51 min

  5. 09/13/2025

    Episode Zero - Introducings

    Och, Brothers! Where Art Thou?

    39 min
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The purpose of Och, Brothers! is to host a transparent, honest space for men to explore what it means to be a man today. Positive conversations around manhood, brotherhood, parenthood, and masculinity, eschewing outdated stereotypes and celebrating a broad range of perspectives. En vogue or otherwise. We’ll be sharing stories, building and fostering networks, and redefining strength, helping men show up for themselves and learning from each other as we go. Come with us, you’re very welcome. Och, Brothers! Where Art Thou?

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