The Barre Men
We’re two best mates and professional ballet dancers. On stage we’re precise, off stage… not so much.
This is a mix of life behind ballet, awkward moments, and the kind of conversations that probably sounded better in our heads.
It’s honest, a bit chaotic, and definitely not as polished as we are on stage.
Episodes
18 episodes
Ep 18: Cam Gets Punished
Cam and Joey talk a whole lot of nonsense, they discover that Joey and bongos aren't a good combination and Cam reveals that he’s convinced the moon controls our emotions.Joey then gets his revenge, forcing Cam to follow through with his...
Ep 17: We Don't Wash Our Jeans
Cam and Joey are back, just the two of them, with silly chats and plenty of laughs.This week, they reveal they haven’t washed their jeans in over 18 months, Cam has an unexpected adventure on the flight home, and Joey embarrasses himself...
Ep 16: No More Dating Apps (ft. Precious Adams)
The Barre Men were asked to watch the Manosphere documentary… so naturally, we have thoughts. This week we’re joined by Precious Adams to unpack it, talk about why dating apps seem to be dying, and hear a very personal (and slightly em...
Ep 15: New Reality Show (ft. Saranja Crowe)
Cam and Joey welcome special guest Saranja Crowe for an episode filled with harmonicas, opera singing and plenty of chaos. The trio dive into why ballet deserves its own reality show, discover that getting a simple answer out of Saranja is easi...
Ep 14: We're Back Baby!
Cam and Joey are back after a four-week break! Joey recaps his trip to a medieval fair, while Cam shares the highs and lows of his European getaway. The boys test out their new recording gear, debut a questionable new song or two, and bring bac...
Ep 13: We've Been Cancelled?
In the Season 1 finale, Cam and Joey call their two biggest fans, then Joey reveals something that’s been weighing on him as Confession Booth makes its return. It’s the perfect mix of laughs, chaos, and one final confession before we wra...
Ep 12: Surviving Ballet (ft. Joseph Caley)
In this episode, Cam and Joey are joined by special guest Joseph Caley. With more than 20 years in the industry, Joseph helps answer a listener’s question about how to build a long and sustainable career in the demanding world of ballet, sharin...
Ep 11: Musical Theatre Vs Ballet (ft. Sarah Bourke)
In this episode, Cam and Joey are joined by special guest Sarah Bourke to explore the world of musical theatre and how it compares to professional ballet. Sarah shares insights into the industry, the realities of performing on stage, and...
Ep 10: Bad Reviews and Hecklers
In this episode, Cam and Joey discuss what would happen if ballet audiences behaved differently. They chat about hecklers, over-the-top superfans, and some hilariously brutal audience feedback, which leads into a brand-new segment: Review Re...
Ep 9: Confessions And Questionable Advice
In this episode, Cam and Joey step into the confession booth and share a few things that have been weighing on their minds, all in the hope of feeling a little lighter afterwards.Then, they hand the mic over to their colleague...
Ep 8: Ballet Dancers, Podcasters... Now Models?
In this episode Cam breaks down his first real modelling photoshoot - the good and the awkward. Cam and Joey expose a few moments where they definitely didn’t read the room, so your favourite segment returns: “Can Joey Read a Room?”. They finis...
Ep 7: Can We Get Sponsored?
In this episode, Cam and Joey talk tragic haircuts and what they’ve been up to since getting back to Melbourne. They go on the hunt for sponsorships by pitching some absolutely ridiculous fake brands, before bringing back one of your favourite ...
Ep 6: Our Final Bow (ft. Jarryd Madden)
In this episode, we’re joined by good mate Jarryd Madden as we dive into fan-fiction ballet ideas, backstage chaos, and the reality that live performance doesn’t always go to plan, even in a world obsessed with perfection. Turns out ballet danc...
Ep 5: Don't Invite Us To Post Show Functions
In this episode, Cam and Joey talk post show functions, awkward social moments, and why the two of them probably shouldn’t be left unsupervised at work events.We also put our friendship to the test to see who actually knows wh...
Ep 4: The Questions Everyone Asks About Ballet
In this episode, Joey and Cam answer the questions everyone asks about ballet, because even Cam’s own family still has no idea what he does for work.We also bring back your favourite segment Can Joey Read a Room or Not, plus a...
Ep 3: He Proposed... Here's How It Happened
Joey takes us through the whole story - how they met, how it all built up, and what actually went down on the day of the proposal. There's a bit of ballet in there, a few moments that nearly went off track, and a lot of chaos along the way. It'...