Lisa & Russell: It's International Mens Day

As we all know there is a day for everything and today is International Mens Day. And of course, Lisa and Russell had thoughts. 

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
Every year when it's International Women's Day, men good old,
they get all up in arms and all wom's Men's Day. Well,
there is an International Men's Day and it is today.

Speaker 2 (00:10):
Today. It's all about us men.

Speaker 3 (00:12):
Men, men, men, men, men, men, men, men's men.

Speaker 2 (00:17):
Just try not to be like Charlie.

Speaker 1 (00:21):
I wasn't sure it was the exact Drive representation, but
I thought, what the hell is such a cute theme. Yes,
and it's calmed down. I've just been going since nineteen
ninety nine. So the theme of this year's International Men's
Day is supporting men and boys. One of the key
aims of International Men's Day is to highlight some of
the social issues that men and boys face, from boys

(00:42):
struggling at school to men struggling with their mental health.
I have felt a bit sorry for a while for men.
I don't know if they're coming or going. They grew up,
you know, like men of my age. Yes, our age,
our age a rage, you know, our parents grew up
in a very certain, very specific, very specific way. And

(01:04):
now those suns everything. They don't know whether to open
the door because it's polite, or whether they'll get their
head bitten off, or what's going on, so I understand
why men struggle.

Speaker 2 (01:17):
And they get confused. And you know, there's all the
talk of toxic masculinity, whether it is or not.

Speaker 1 (01:25):
Toxic masculinity or the patriarch just like phrase.

Speaker 3 (01:30):
You know, But the majority of you know, they you know,
the integral parts of a family and society, and they're
providing good, strong male mole rod role models which you
need to have.

Speaker 1 (01:42):
And most of you are still pretty good blokes.

Speaker 2 (01:45):
Do you think.

Speaker 1 (01:48):
I do once you look past the toxic masculinity patriot?
But no, no, no, no, no, I'm joking. It is it is.
It is a tough man, tough time to be a man,
what with your white.

Speaker 2 (01:59):
Prey throw that into the mix as well.

Speaker 1 (02:04):
So many cash criss to be upset about. So anyway,
this year the Men's Day folk are encouraging communities across
Australia to celebrate and elevate those making a positive impact,
whether it's local men's groups, mentors or role models. That's
recognize the people and initiatives that are truly supporting men
and boys. And as I say, let's just remember that
for the most part you're still okay. There are a few,

(02:27):
definitely you're still there are some men out there that
are terrible. There are some women out there that are terrible.
For the most part, you're okay to have around.

Speaker 2 (02:38):
Most people. Really you are today are men. I like you.
You're all right, Yeah, I don't mind one, have a day,
go on, have a day. It's all about you. But seriously,
don't forget it.

Speaker 1 (02:57):
We do like you.

Speaker 2 (02:58):
Look after yourself mentally and physically, and in fact, I think.

Speaker 3 (03:03):
I'm well overdue to go and get a bit of
a physical check because you know, then there's the men
who are you know, sort of maybe not as young
as they used to be.

Speaker 2 (03:12):
Anyway, it's all about us today, fellas International Men's Day,
celebrate however you wish.