The Marvyn Harrison Podcast

Nearly 1million people locked out of the economy - Here is what the government is doing about it

The crisis: 948,000 young people aged 16–24 in the UK — 1 in 8 — are not in education, employment, or training. In the US, it's worse. Youth labour force participation has been collapsing since 2000. That's 25 years of failure. The experiment: The UK government is running a £45 million test across 8 regions to find out what actually works. The answer isn't obvious — Switzerland gets 90% of young people certified and employed; Singapore's scholarship model hits 50% participation with strong outcomes. The UK is nowhere near either. The stakes: This isn't a temporary blip. Labour force participation has structurally failed a generation. The £45 million is a bet that it's not too late. Welcome to The Marvyn Harrison Podcast — a story-driven conversation exploring identity, fatherhood, masculinity, relationships, culture, politics, sport, and modern life. In each episode, Marvyn Harrison sits down with leading thinkers, creatives, athletes, policymakers, and cultural voices to unpack the defining moments that shaped them. Through image prompts, structured storytelling, and revealing game segments, guests explore pivotal memories, career turning points, personal struggles, and the beliefs that guide their decisions today. Expect honest discussions on mental health, family dynamics, leadership, equity, ambition, resilience, and the realities of navigating success in Britain and beyond. This is a podcast about clarity, where lived experience meets sharp cultural insight. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Manosphere Messiahs: Inside the Global Spread of Misogyny Online with BBC's Jacqui Wakefield

BBC investigative reporter Jacqui Wakefield spent a year inside the global manosphere — travelling to Kenya and Mexico to track how Western influencer culture is radicalising young men at scale. She shares what she found in the data when young men handed over their full social media histories, what happened when she confronted influencer Andrew Kibe on camera, and why it's women who ultimately pay the price for content that targets male vulnerability. A necessary conversation for every parent. Episode Summary Jacqui breaks down how the manosphere has gone from niche forums to mainstream culture, how algorithms pipeline boys from gym content to misogyny within weeks, and what parents need to understand about the financial machinery behind these influencers. She also speaks honestly about what a year embedded in these spaces does to you as a woman — and why female reporters in this space see something male reporters don't. Welcome to The Marvyn Harrison Podcast — a story-driven conversation exploring identity, fatherhood, masculinity, relationships, culture, politics, sport, and modern life. In each episode, Marvyn Harrison sits down with leading thinkers, creatives, athletes, policymakers, and cultural voices to unpack the defining moments that shaped them. Through image prompts, structured storytelling, and revealing game segments, guests explore pivotal memories, career turning points, personal struggles, and the beliefs that guide their decisions today. Expect honest discussions on mental health, family dynamics, leadership, equity, ambition, resilience, and the realities of navigating success in Britain and beyond. This is a podcast about clarity, where lived experience meets sharp cultural insight. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Gareth Southgate: The Crisis Facing Young Men No One Is Talking About

Gareth Southgate joins Marvyn Harrison for a rare and honest conversation about the crisis facing young men and boys in Britain today — and what we actually do about it. In this episode, Gareth discusses his new BBC One documentary Gareth Southgate: Changing the Game for Young Men (airing 8th June, 9pm, BBC One & iPlayer), why he felt compelled to make it after his Dimbleby Lecture, what a good man actually looks like in 2025, and how we reach the men already left behind. They also play a game — building the blueprint of a man using real figures and real traits. Muhammad Ali features. So does a grandfather polishing his shoes. This is not a manosphere conversation. This is the one underneath it. Welcome to The Marvyn Harrison Podcast — a story-driven conversation exploring identity, fatherhood, masculinity, relationships, culture, politics, sport, and modern life. In each episode, Marvyn Harrison sits down with leading thinkers, creatives, athletes, policymakers, and cultural voices to unpack the defining moments that shaped them. Through image prompts, structured storytelling, and revealing game segments, guests explore pivotal memories, career turning points, personal struggles, and the beliefs that guide their decisions today. Expect honest discussions on mental health, family dynamics, leadership, equity, ambition, resilience, and the realities of navigating success in Britain and beyond. This is a podcast about clarity, where lived experience meets sharp cultural insight. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Marvyn x Mayor talk Manosphere: Sadiq Khan on Big Tech and Radicalisation

In this follow-up conversation from South by Southwest, Marvin Harrison sits down with the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, to address the influence of the "manosphere" on young men and boys. Mayor Khan discusses the urgent need to hold big tech companies accountable for algorithms that prioritize engagement through negativity and misogyny. He outlines a dual approach to the issue: calling for stricter regulation via the Online Safety Act and Ofcom, while simultaneously investing in offline support systems, including £30 million for youth clubs and targeted initiatives to guide young men toward positive influences. KEY DISCUSSION POINTS * The "Outrage Economy": An exploration of how social media platforms monetize toxic content and misogyny by incentivizing engagement through outrage. * The Case for Regulation: Mayor Khan compares the current state of social media to the tobacco industry, arguing that if platforms do not voluntarily change their algorithms, regulators must intervene to protect children. * Empowering Offline Alternatives: Discussion of the "Ignore the Noise, Trust the Voice" campaign and the importance of funding youth work as a necessary "proxy" for support systems. * Call to Action: A reflection on collective responsibility, emphasizing that while policy and funding are vital, individual contributions—whether through local youth groups, sports, or mentorship—are essential to shifting the culture. Welcome to The Marvyn Harrison Podcast — a story-driven conversation exploring identity, fatherhood, masculinity, relationships, culture, politics, sport, and modern life. In each episode, Marvyn Harrison sits down with leading thinkers, creatives, athletes, policymakers, and cultural voices to unpack the defining moments that shaped them. Through image prompts, structured storytelling, and revealing game segments, guests explore pivotal memories, career turning points, personal struggles, and the beliefs that guide their decisions today. Expect honest discussions on mental health, family dynamics, leadership, equity, ambition, resilience, and the realities of navigating success in Britain and beyond. This is a podcast about clarity, where lived experience meets sharp cultural insight. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Sadiq Khan and the Manosphere and What Men Must Do Now

This week, Mayor of London Sadiq Khan delivered a landmark speech at SXSW London, warning that manosphere influence online risks creating a lost generation of young men. In this solo episode, Marvyn breaks down what the Mayor actually announced, what the research tells us, and why the real intervention isn't a government policy, it's the conversation you have with the boy in front of you. Covered in this episode: UCL research showing 56% of videos served to teen-resembling accounts within five days were misogynistic. A £1 million VRU package for London's boys. The N.O.I.S.E. guide. Why bans without belonging don't work. And why 85% of Londoners believe boys don't have enough positive role models. Resources mentioned: GLA Campaign, london.gov.uk/ignore-the-noise Parent Conversation Guide — london.gov.uk/ignore-the-noise/trusted-adults/conversation-guide Welcome to The Marvyn Harrison Podcast — a story-driven conversation exploring identity, fatherhood, masculinity, relationships, culture, politics, sport, and modern life. In each episode, Marvyn Harrison sits down with leading thinkers, creatives, athletes, policymakers, and cultural voices to unpack the defining moments that shaped them. Through image prompts, structured storytelling, and revealing game segments, guests explore pivotal memories, career turning points, personal struggles, and the beliefs that guide their decisions today. Expect honest discussions on mental health, family dynamics, leadership, equity, ambition, resilience, and the realities of navigating success in Britain and beyond. This is a podcast about clarity, where lived experience meets sharp cultural insight. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.