The Hushed

Martin Coul
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The Hushed is a podcast by men, for men and for those who love them. It is not about advice or easy answers. It is a place where men leave their titles and expectations at the door and talk honestly about life as they have experienced it. Sometimes the conversations are funny. Sometimes heartbreaking. Often both. Each episode brings together men from different countries, cultures and backgrounds. One segment gives them anonymous questions by women who want to understand what men really think. Recognised by Spotify as a “Most Shared Show 2025”, The Hushed® is now heard in nearly 50 countries.

  1. Jul 16

    The Roles We Play

    S2 / E3: We all play different versions of ourselves depending on where we are - at work, with mates, at home, or on stage. In this episode, Teddy and Mikey explore masculinity, humour, drag, and the roles we learn to perform. From comedy clubs to late-night performances, they reflect on confidence, identity, belonging, and the freedom that comes from being more fully yourself. Through humour, honesty, and a few unexpected detours, they explore what happens when men stop trying to fit the script and start writing their own. The Hushed® has no marketing budget, so every comment, rating and review helps these conversations reach someone new. If this episode meant something to you, please consider leaving one wherever you listen. You may help someone find the conversation they need. Thank You!

    The Roles We Play

  2. Jul 2

    Staying

    S2 / E2: Suicide remains one of the leading causes of death among men, yet it’s still a subject many struggle to speak about openly. In this episode, we hear from two men, Dale and Tim, whose lives have been shaped by suicide in very different ways: one who has survived multiple attempts, and a father who lost one of his sons. Together, they reflect on the warning signs that are often missed, the quiet battles many men fight alone, and the conversations that might help save lives. The Hushed® has no marketing budget, so every comment, rating and review helps these conversations reach someone new. If this episode meant something to you, please consider leaving one wherever you listen. You may help someone find the conversation they need. Thank You!

    Staying

  3. Season 2 Trailer

    Season Two Preview

    What do a drag queen, a man rebuilding his life after multiple stays in a psychiatric clinic, and a father who lost one of his sons to suicide have in common? Quite a lot, it turns out. They're just some of the voices you'll hear in Season 2 of The Hushed®. After finding listeners in more than 40 countries during Season 1, The Hushed® returns with a new season of conversations about the things men don't always say out loud, but perhaps should.

    Season Two Preview

  4. Jun 18

    A Good Man

    S2 / E1: We hear a lot about toxic masculinity, but far less about what healthy masculinity actually looks like. In this opening episode, we explore how men can redefine strength, self-worth, and emotional honesty in a world where the rules of manhood are shifting. Joined by George and Pete, we reflect on the expectations many men inherited, the pressures they still carry, and what it means to model something different for the next generation. The Hushed® has no marketing budget, so every comment, rating and review helps these conversations reach someone new. If this episode meant something to you, please consider leaving one wherever you listen. You may help someone find the conversation they need. Thank You!

    A Good Man

  5. Feb 5

    The Questions, Answered by Women

    S1 / E12: This episode continues the conversation started in Episode 11. A small group of women return to the same questions that have been put to men throughout the season, staying with what emerged last time and noticing what deepens when there’s more space to listen. Together with the previous episode, this conversation brings Season One of The Hushed  to a close. --- Host details ⁠Martin Coul on Linkedin⁠ ⁠OTII®: Navigating life's journey together

    The Questions, Answered by Women

  6. Feb 5

    The Questions, Answered by Women

    S1 / E11: All season, the questions have been put to men. In this episode, those same questions are answered by a small group of women. They reflect on the questions that have shaped The Hushed so far, noticing where they land, where they don’t, and what shifts when familiar questions are heard through different voices. This is the first part of that conversation. --- Host details ⁠Martin Coul on Linkedin⁠ ⁠OTII®: Navigating life's journey together

    The Questions, Answered by Women

  7. Jan 22

    Legacy & Letting Go

    S1 / E10: What do you want to be remembered for? This episode explores meaning and the quiet choices that shape how we live. We talk about the legacies three men hope to leave behind, not just through work or family, but in the everyday impressions that stay with others. It’s about what we carry, what we pass on, and how priorities shift as we move through different stages of life. We ask what it means to let go, and what comes into focus when the goal is no longer achievement, but peace. --- Host details ⁠Martin Coul on Linkedin⁠ ⁠OTII®: Navigating life's journey together

    Legacy & Letting Go

  8. Jan 8

    The Bit No One Talks About

    S1 / E9: From testicular cancer to vasectomies, this episode explores what happens when men are forced to confront their bodies, sometimes by choice, sometimes without one. It’s not about oversharing. It’s about how illness, surgery, and survival can shake identity, surface fear, and quietly reshape how men see themselves. Caring for your health doesn’t make you less of a man. It means you’re planning to stick around, and to understand what comes after. Within the wider arc of The Hushed®, this conversation sits at the core of what a men’s health podcast can offer: a place to talk honestly about the parts of male experience that rarely make it into everyday conversation. We explore how medical procedures can unsettle confidence, how shame or silence can delay help, and why so many men minimise symptoms until they’re forced to face them. These stories aren’t sensational; they’re human, vulnerable, and quietly brave. Through grounded reflection and lived experience, the episode invites listeners to rethink what it means to care for their bodies, not as a chore or a crisis response, but as an act of self‑respect and long‑term presence. It’s a reminder that acknowledging fear doesn’t diminish masculinity; it deepens it. And that “the bit no one talks about” might be one of the most important conversations men can have. --- Host details ⁠Martin Coul on Linkedin⁠ ⁠OTII®: Navigating life's journey together

    The Bit No One Talks About
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The Hushed is a podcast by men, for men and for those who love them. It is not about advice or easy answers. It is a place where men leave their titles and expectations at the door and talk honestly about life as they have experienced it. Sometimes the conversations are funny. Sometimes heartbreaking. Often both. Each episode brings together men from different countries, cultures and backgrounds. One segment gives them anonymous questions by women who want to understand what men really think. Recognised by Spotify as a “Most Shared Show 2025”, The Hushed® is now heard in nearly 50 countries.

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  • Creator
    Martin Coul
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Martin Coul
  • Show Website
    The Hushed