Comedy podcast Your Internet Boyfriends (YIB) hosts Mark T Cox and Denis Len chat about feelings, therapy and men’s emotions in a special episode for World Mental Health Day.
One of the fastest-growing podcasts and TikTok accounts in Ireland and the UK, weekly episodes of YIB follow the lives of these two charming Irish comedians living in London – one straight, one gay, both gorgeous.
This special episode, recorded live in the Shorties barbershop, will be available to stream on Thursday, 9 October, at 8am. Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, or you can watch the full video on YouTube!
“The barbershop is one of the few places men drop their guard and talk about their mental health. A 30-minute corporate mullet reshape can turn into a powerful little therapy session. Chats with a barber and the other lads in the shop can be a massive help for guys going through difficult times.”
Denis Len
Shorties is really special. It’s queer owned and all the staff are queer, completely open and inclusive to all. Going for a haircut as a queer or trans person can be a stressful and daunting thing, but Shorties has managed to cut out the intimidating masculine atmosphere often found in barber shops.
“Most days, you’ll find a few gays in the corner nattering about their holidays, a cute trans boy getting his fade topped up, or a trendy lesbian getting fixed up for the weekend.”
Mark T Cox
Where to now?
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourinternetboyfriends.pod
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yourinternetboyfriends
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1m0J1GA11aolPV42BWowep?si=dc9087613a6942a7
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/your-internet-boyfriends/id1796067480
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yourinternetboyfriends
World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day is a day dedicated to raising awareness about mental health issues around the world. Its main goal is to encourage people and organizations to come together to support mental health. This day provides a chance for everyone involved in mental health to talk about their work and discuss what else can be done to make sure that everyone has access to the help they need. In 2025, World Mental Health Day will be celebrated on Friday, October 10.
Mark T Cox
Very busy and very famous international cabaret star Mark T. Cox has been spreading himself around the Irish and UK cabaret scenes for over 10 years. Mark can be found most weekends bouncing between the East London queer circuit, West End piano bars, plus performing and hosting a range of Irish events in London, working closely with The Irish Embassy, The London Irish Centre, and Irish in Britain. Mark has just wrapped up his debut solo show, Paddy Daddy and is currently a resident performer at the Roses of Elagabalus, East London’s Queer Clubhouse.
Denis Len
Equally famous, and also very busy, Denis Len has been a familiar force on the UK comedy scene for almost 10 years. A finalist of the BBC New Comedy Awards 2022 and a finalist of So You Think You’re Funny 2019, Denis has earned his place as one of the best-loved names on the London scene, regularly performing at the Bill Murray Comedy Club, Leicester Square Comedy Club, plus supporting big names like Catherine Bohart and Ed Byrne. Offstage, Denis‘ writing has featured multiple times on BBC Radio.
Shorties Barber
Shorties Clapton is an award-winning, queer-run barbershop in East London that redefines the traditional barbershop experience. The barbershop was founded by Irish barber Derek Shortall, who transformed from a one-chair studio into a vibrant three-chair space and community hub in 2022. Inspired by 1980s pop culture and the Memphis design movement, Shorties is full of bold colors, custom furniture, and playful details, such as geometric mirrors, an arcade machine, and cult films playing on screen. Shorties is more than just a place to get a haircut, Shorties is a welcoming space for self-expression, creativity, and connection for everyone who walks through its doors.
Winner of Best UK Shop Interior at the Modern Barber Awards, Shorties stands as a bold symbol of inclusivity and East London creativity.
