Between A Cock
And A Hard PlaceProstate Cancer Podcast · Australia

Prostate cancer.
Let's talk about it.

Between A Cock And A Hard Place is an Australian prostate cancer podcast with Richard "Dick" Gorman and his mate Dr Stephen Van Mil, a veterinary surgeon. Dick brings his own experience of diagnosis, surgery and life afterwards. Steve brings the questions, and neither of them is shy about the awkward bits.

There are conversations about the call from the doctor, choosing surgery, buying pads, sex, fertility and listening to a partner. Expect plain language, a few laughs and one man's experience. For advice about your own health, talk to your doctor.

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Start with Dick's first changes and the call from his doctor if you want the story from the beginning. He remembers trips to the loo at dinner and trouble getting started at the footy, then the testing and specialist appointments that followed.

If surgery or recovery is on your mind, hear Dick's account of catheters, leaks and buying pads. For the conversations that can be harder to start, explore sex, intimacy and relationships.

Partners are part of the story too. Read Marzena's perspective on listening and intimacy in the edited Episode 6 transcript.

Dick and Steve laughing together at a table.
We make the joke, then keep talking.

Meet Dick and Steve.

Dick was diagnosed with prostate cancer at 54. Eighteen years on, he's in good health and happy to talk about the bits most people leave out. Steve is a veterinary surgeon and filmmaker. They are longtime mates, and the conversation sounds like it. Meet the two hosts and read why they made the show.

Take us with you.

New to the show? Watch the short introduction, then choose a conversation. You can listen to the available episodes here or find the show on your preferred podcast platform. Episode 6 has an edited transcript.

Useful resources.

Richard's experience can give you a starting point for a conversation. Find Australian information to discuss with your care team when you need reading beyond his story.

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