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The Importance of Roughhousing With Your Kids [VIDEO]

by Brett

About a year ago, I wrote a post on why you should roughhouse with your kid. I thought it would make for a good video, so here it is. Watch and learn the six ways roughhousing makes your kids awesome as well as Gus McKay’s favorite roughhousing moves. (If you’re an email subscriber, watch the [...]

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The Weekly Huckberry Giveaway: May 3, 2013

by Brett & Kate McKay

The winner of last week’s giveaway was: Ryan Stowe from Omaha, Nebraska. He went with the subscription to Overland Journal. Great choice, and hopefully it inspires some great adventures. My Picks This Week This week I’m grooving on the shirts from Tankfarm Clothing. Tankfarm are the guys who make our AoM t-shirts, actually. And I’ll be out [...]

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How to Survive a Tornado

by Brett & Kate McKay

The flowers are growing, the birds are singing, and the storm clouds are gathering. Yes, it’s tornado season once again. We had several thunderstorms here in Tulsa last month, and the tornado siren has already gone off three times (all of them in a single night), so preparing for a twister to come barreling through [...]

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Art of Manliness Podcast #45: Mating Intelligence with Drs. Glenn Geher and Scott Barry Kaufman

by Brett

Welcome back to another edition of the Art of Manliness Podcast! In today’s episode we discuss mating intelligence with the authors of a new book on the subject. Drs. Glen Geher and Scott Barry Kaufman are pyschologists and the authors of the book Mating Intelligence Unleashed: The Role of the Mind in Sex, Dating, and [...]

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America’s First Popular Men’s Magazine: The National Police Gazette

by Brett & Kate McKay

Several years ago I was wandering the stacks at the University of Tulsa library when I happened to chance upon an old, pink book with the words “Police Gazette” gilded on the spine in fancy script. I don’t know why, but I took it off the shelf and started to thumb through it. Inside I [...]

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AoM Month of Sandwiches Day #22: The All-American Dagwood

by Brett

Welcome to Day #22 of the AoM sandwich project. Last month we asked readers for their best sandwich recommendations. Out of 483 submissions, we picked 20 to highlight here on the site each weekday during the month of April. At the end, we’ll publish all the entries into an epic man-sandwich cookbook. Enjoy. Today’s Sandwich: The All-American Dagwood [...]

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Good News! Your Life Isn’t Limitless!

by Brett & Kate McKay

“You can do anything you put your mind to!” “The sky’s the limit!” “You’re the best!” “Follow your dreams!” Did you hear these kinds of things growing up? Your parents sure meant well. They really felt like you were the most special creature to arrive on planet earth – a beautiful boy full of limitless [...]

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AoM Month of Sandwiches Day #21: Tuna Bacon Cheddar

by Jeremy Anderberg

Welcome to Day #21 of the AoM sandwich project. Last month we asked readers for their best sandwich recommendations. Out of 483 submissions, we picked 20 to highlight here on the site each weekday during the month of April. At the end, we’ll publish all the entries into an epic man-sandwich cookbook. Enjoy. Today’s Sandwich: Tuna Bacon Cheddar [...]

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How to Shave Like Your Grandpa: An Instructional Film [VIDEO]

by Brett

Our very first and one of our most popular posts on AoM is “How to Shave Like Your Grandpa.” We figured it was about time we did a video on classic safety razor shaving, in the style of vintage instructional films. Enjoy! Email subscribers, click here to watch the video.

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The Weekly Huckberry Giveaway: April 26, 2013

by Brett & Kate McKay

The winner of last week’s giveaway was: Kyle O. from I’m not sure where as he’s not responded to my email yet. Kyle won that handsome travel blazer that was a popular pick. My Picks This Week This week I’m digging the American-made bags from Palmer Trading Company, which include a very handsome duffle, weekender, [...]

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AoM Month of Sandwiches Day #20: The Carne Asada Torta

by Brett

Welcome to Day #20 of the AoM sandwich project. Last month we asked readers for their best sandwich recommendations. Out of 483 submissions, we picked 20 to highlight here on the site each weekday during the month of April. At the end, we’ll publish all the entries into an epic man-sandwich cookbook. Enjoy. Today’s Sandwich: The Carne Asada [...]

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How to Be a Gentleman Behind the Wheel

by Brett & Kate McKay

Brought to you by P&G. Need to buff up your style? Get the products men depend on. How to be a gentleman when you’re behind the wheel.

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So You Want My Job: Foreign Service Officer/Diplomat

by Brett & Kate McKay

Once again we return to our So You Want My Job series, in which we interview men who are employed in desirable jobs and ask them about the reality of their work and for advice on how men can live their dream. Compared to other government agencies like, say, the FBI or CIA, the Foreign Service doesn’t [...]

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AoM Month of Sandwiches Day #19: Spam & Egg Breakfast Special

by Jeremy Anderberg

Welcome to Day #19 of the AoM sandwich project. Last month we asked readers for their best sandwich recommendations. Out of 483 submissions, we picked 20 to highlight here on the site each weekday during the month of April. At the end, we’ll publish all the entries into an epic man-sandwich cookbook. Enjoy. Today’s Sandwich: Spam & Egg [...]

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Save Money and Shop Smart: Know the Style Pyramid

by Antonio

Let’s just be honest: style, for men, is a hard thing to grasp. It’s especially hard when buying new clothes. We always forget our sizes, we don’t know how things are supposed to fit, and we can never figure out what matches or looks good. Sometimes what we buy ends up sitting in the closet [...]

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AoM Month of Sandwiches Day #18: Garden Fresh Egg Sandwich

by Brett

Welcome to Day #18 of the AoM sandwich project. Last month we asked readers for their best sandwich recommendations. Out of 483 submissions, we picked 20 to highlight here on the site each weekday during the month of April. At the end, we’ll publish all the entries into an epic man-sandwich cookbook. Enjoy. Today’s Sandwich: Garden Fresh Egg [...]

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Train Like an Ancient Hindu Warrior: The Steel Mace Workout

by Brett & Kate McKay

This post is brought to you by Onnit. Check out Onnit’s line of supplements and fitness gear including their new steel mace. Looking for a new workout? How about one that was used by Hindu warriors over 2,000 years ago and still used by Pehlwani wrestlers today? The gada, or heavy mace, was the weapon of [...]

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Art of Manliness Podcast #44: Voices of the Pacific with Marcus Brotherton (+Book Giveaway)

by Brett

Welcome back to another episode of the Art of Manliness podcast! In this edition, we talk to author Marcus Brotherton about his new book, co-authored with Adam Makos: Voices of the Pacific: Untold Stories of the Marine Heroes of WWII. Marcus has written over 25 books, including New York Times bestseller We Who Are Alive and Remain: Untold [...]

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AoM Month of Sandwiches Day #17: The Turkey & Cream Cheese Sandwich

by Jeremy Anderberg

Welcome to Day #17 of the AoM sandwich project. Last month we asked readers for their best sandwich recommendations. Out of 483 submissions, we picked 20 to highlight here on the site each weekday during the month of April. At the end, we’ll publish all the entries into an epic man-sandwich cookbook. Enjoy. Today’s Sandwich: The Turkey & [...]

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