August 2015 | The Art of Manliness

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Podcast #1,093: Family Culture and the Sibling Effect — What Really Shapes Who You Become

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10 Rules for Raising Thriving Kids in a High-Tech World

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A Back-to-School Game Plan for Dads

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Podcast #1,056: The 80/80 Marriage — A New Model for a Happier, Stronger Relationship

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Podcast #1,085: The Preparation — An Adventure-Driven, Skill-Building Alternative to College for Young Men

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Podcast #1,072: Men Don’t Run in the Rain — And 7 Other Essential Lessons for Being a Man

Three people with backpacks stand on a mountain trail, overlooking a scenic valley bathed in sunlight. One, guided by fatherly instinct, points out the view—launching kids into moments of wonder and discovery.

The Dad Instinct: How Fathers Prepare Kids for the Wider World

A family of four in a lively kitchen scene showcases their unique parenting style. The father playfully holds an upside-down child, while the mother, embracing another parenting moment, stands with a child joyfully perched on her back.

The 4 Parenting Styles (And Which One Is Best)

Two men in Western attire, resembling Gus and Woodrow, stand outdoors in front of leafy green trees, both wearing wide-brimmed hats and bandanas.

What Lonesome Dove Can Teach Us About the 4 Tensions of Friendship

Two people sit on a sofa facing each other, engaged in conversation during a Marriage Checkup, with large windows and greenery visible in the background.

The Yearly Marriage Checkup

A group of men in black shirts stand outdoors in a circle, raising their joined hands together in a gesture of unity—building tribe and creating communities of men.

Podcast #1,068: Building Tribe — How to Create and Sustain Communities of Men

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Podcast #1,060: No, There Isn’t a Loneliness Epidemic (And That May Be an Even Bigger Problem)

How to Break Away From Someone at a Party

Four people sit around a table, smiling and socializing over mugs. One person wears a headband and wristbands. A can is visible on the table, giving the scene a relaxed, stress-free vibe.

Podcast #1,087: Why You Need the Good Stress of Socializing

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Podcast #1,070: How to Have the Manners and Charm of a Proper English Gentleman

A man in a white shirt talks to a woman in dark clothing at a dimly lit bar; both appear engaged, exchanging classic 1995 flirting tips as they navigate how to flirt in the nostalgic nightlife setting.

How to Flirt Like It’s 1995

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Learn how to gracefully end a conversation by using these simple techniques.

How to End a Conversation [VIDEO]

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So You Want My Trade: Carpenter

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Podcast #133: How to Attain Financial Independence Via the Strenuous Life

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Everything You Know About Cholesterol Is Wrong

The American bachelor explores podcast history.

Podcast #132: The History of the American Bachelor

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Manvotional: Winston Churchill’s Charge to Young Men

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Podcast #131: What Ancient Philosophers Can Teach You About Using Your Smartphone

A confident man is flexing his arms in front of a window.

2 Ways to Be More Confident and Manly (Even If You Feel Less Than)

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5 Types of Terrible Drivers: A Dossier from a 1955 Driver’s Ed Manual

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Strip or Retire: Why Every Man Should Have Skin in the Game

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How to Start and Host a Regular Poker Night

Listen to Alden Mills' podcast for the essential tips on becoming unstoppable and succeeding at anything.

Podcast #130: Become Unstoppable With Alden Mills

A man is hanging from a rope in the deep sea.

How to Hold Your Breath Like a Deep-Sea Freediver

Enhance your competition gun shooting skills with our podcast.

Podcast #129: Competition Gun Shooting & Self-Defense with Mike Seeklander

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How to Make the Perfect French Toast

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Podcast #128: The Perils of OverSuccess With Jim Rubens

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How to Take a Long Road Trip With an Infant/Toddler

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How to Initiate Contact With a Woman Via Text: The Dos and Don’ts of Crafting a Charming and Effective First Message

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Podcast #127: The Sports Gene With David Epstein

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A Guide to Paying Back Your Student Loans

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