The Akkeri

What makes a good man? Through stories, interviews, and social commentary, The Akkeri podcast highlights how men and masculinities are portrayed, the challenges modern men face, and how to chart a better way forward. ‎‏‏‎ ‎Why? Because we need a conversation about men and masculinity that is deeply spiritual, profoundly vulnerable, and, with any luck, personally and culturally transformative.

The Akkeri is a health podcast hosted by Matt Howlett, with 26 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Matt Howlett hosts The Akkeri, a health show with 26 episodes published.

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  Episode #26

  Real Spirituality: A Conversation with Ex-Evangelical Pastor Brian Recker

  Sep 14, 20251h 3mS0

  <p>Brian Recker is a former Marine Officer, the son of a Baptist preacher, and an alum of the fundamentalist Bob Jones University. Brian spent eight years as an evangelical pastor before deconstructing his faith to find a more inclusive spirituality. He now speaks about following Jesus without the fear of hell, and has written about this in his new book, HellBent: How the Fear of Hell Holds Christians Back from a Spirituality of Love.</p><p>We talk about why he deconstructed his faith and what spirituality looks like to him now. He shares why he believes that hell...

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  Episode #25

  From Bombs to Breathwork with Retired Navy Bomb Diver Brent Beshara

  Sep 7, 202546 minS0

  <p>Brent Beshara spent 24 years in the Canadian military, mainly as a special forces Navy bomb disposal diver. In his words, when he retired on a Friday it was all “pats on the back” and “we’ll get together,” but when Monday came “it was tumbleweeds”. </p><p>He had a great career, but the highly stressful and traumatic experiences had left a mark and now his mission was to heal.</p><p>Through mindfulness, breath-work, and cold exposure - what he learned through his Wim Hof instructor training - he was able to heal himself; mind and body, and now focuses on...

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  Episode #24

  Finding & Perfecting Your Craft with Jack Aldous

  Aug 26, 20251h 1mS0

  <p>Finding a vocation (not a job) is one of the most important tasks for any man.</p><p>We want work that makes us feel alive, provides for a strong financial foundation, and has a significant positive impact on the world. </p><p>And we find that by pursuing our passions, practicing the discipline required to perfect our craft, and sharing that work with the world.</p><p>Jack Aldous–my friend and solo artist–is doing that work right now as he has recently released his debut album, ‘Inertia’, under the artist name White Cricket.</p><p>In this epi...

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  Episode #23

  Becoming the Man, Partner, & Father You’ve Always Wanted to Be With Larry Hagner

  Aug 5, 202552 minS0

  <p>This episode is a conversation with podcaster, coach, and author Larry Hagner. Over the past 10 years, Larry has spoken with hundreds of experts and worked with thousands of men through his podcast and programs at The Dad Edge. Now, he has distilled the essence of what makes legendary fathers different in his new book, The Pursuit of Legendary Fatherhood.</p><p>We talk about how most men have a deep desire to show up intentionally in their lives but often find themselves subtly checking out as they realize that their expectations aren’t being met; a process that he ca...

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  Episode #22

  ‘The Newfie’: Scott Matchim’s Experience as a Newfoundlander Living Elsewhere

  Jul 28, 202554 minS0

  <p>This episode is a conversation with content creator and fellow Newfoundlander, Scott Matchim. Since late 2023, Scott’s been creating short-form videos that showcase the many socio-cultural quirks that are distinct to Newfoundland and its people. </p><p>Scott is a proud Newfoundlander with a knack for storytelling, a sharp sense of humour, and a deep love for the people and culture that shaped him, and through his videos, he shares his honest takes on life, poking fun at himself, or shining a light on what it means to come from the rock.</p><p>We discuss his experience of sh...

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