Simon Burrell
Gay single man who pursued single fatherhood via surrogacy and is the primary subject of this episode, recounting his personal journey to become a father.
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Feb 18, 2026 • 29min
80. Broody Men
Dr Anna Machin, evolutionary anthropologist and author, explains paternal biology and why men hide intense parental longing. Simon Burrell, a gay single man who pursued fatherhood via surrogacy, shares his extraordinary journey to become a dad. They discuss male baby lust, myths about fathers, fertility and ageing, cultural portrayals of dads, and the emotional and legal challenges of single surrogacy.
