Buying and Renovating a Camper Van: Things to Know Before You Start
There’s a particular kind of satisfaction in turning a battered old van into a rolling basecamp. You get the freedom of the open road, no hotels to book, and a…
A Man’s Guide to Buying Jeans That Actually Fit and Last
Every bloke has that one pair of jeans. The ones you’ve had for years, worn to death, patched up a couple of times and still can’t bring yourself to chuck…
Metal Detecting in the UK: What You Can Find and What You Can Keep
There’s a particular type of bloke who’s always been drawn to quiet hobbies that require a bit of patience and a dash of obsession. Fishing. Whittling. Brewing. And increasingly—metal detecting.…
Be a Grown-Up: Have the Hard Chat with Your Parents Before It’s Too Late
There are certain things we just don’t talk about. Not because we don’t care—but because we don’t know how. Talking to our parents about what they want when they die?…
How a Football Stadium Tour Helped Me Connect With My Children
I’ve supported Manchester United for as long as I can remember. From the treble season to the post-Fergie wilderness, I’ve seen it all—on TV, in the stands, and through the…
Men Don’t Talk About Debt – But We Should
We talk about money like we talk about weather. Briefly. Vaguely. And never when there’s a storm coming. Especially as men. We’re fine comparing wages in the pub when things…
I Hit My Career Ceiling and I’m Fine with It
There’s this unspoken pressure—especially for men—that if you’re not constantly chasing a promotion, a bigger title, or a fatter paycheque, you’re somehow wasting your potential. Like you’ve failed before the…
The Urge to Escape: Why Men Feel Like Going Off Grid
There’s a moment most men recognise. You’re standing in the middle of a supermarket, or slumped behind a laptop, or lying in bed staring at the ceiling at 3am—and it…
Buying an Air Rifle is Surprisingly Easy, But There Are a Few Things to Know
I’ve always had a bit of a fascination with marksmanship. Not in a survivalist or action-hero kind of way—just something about hitting a distant target with precision appeals to me.…
How to Cancel TNT Sports (Formerly BT Sports)
In the summer of 2023, BT Sports officially rebranded itself to TNT Sports, giving itself a fresh new look just before its 10th birthday. TNT Sports is now a joint…