January 2016 | The Art of Manliness

Three children in pajamas have a pillow fight in a room, with posters on the wall behind them, as their favorite podcast plays softly in the background.

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

Two people outdoors looking at a smartphone, with one person pointing at the screen and the other resting their chin on their hand—perhaps discussing parenting rules for raising kids in today’s high-tech world.

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

An adult dad walks with two children wearing backpacks toward a yellow school bus parked in a lot on a sunny, back-to-school day.

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

Four people sit at a table in a café, engaged in conversation while drinking from teacups.

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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A black and white drawing of a skeleton wearing a crown, embodying wisdom.

The 80 Wisdom Sayings of the Vikings

Learn how to wash your hands properly with the precision of a doctor to maintain good hygiene.

How to Wash Your Hands Like a Doctor

Elevate your fashion game with this stylish suit ladder designed for men.

The Suit Ladder

The cover of Date-onomics explores sex ratios on college campuses.

Podcast #173: Date-onomics — How Skewed Sex Ratios on College Campuses Are Affecting Courtship and Marriage

A man in a kilt training with a large wooden bat for the Scottish Highland Games.

Podcast #172: Scottish Highland Games & Training for Performance

An Ax primer to help you choose the right one.

A Primer on the Ax: How to Choose the Right Ax for You

A group of soldiers, led by Lieutenant Edward Jones, are sitting in a cave.

Descriptions of Manliness: 1st Lieutenant Edward “Hillbilly” Jones

This podcast explores the final act of living, incorporating myths and the dying experience.

Podcast #171: The Dying Experience — Myths and Answers

A vintage black and white ad for pocket knives.

How to Restore a Vintage/Antique Pocket Knife

Elevate your life with this podcast.

Podcast #170: Level Up Your Life

A boy keeping up with the news, holding a newspaper in front of a truck.

Is There Any Reason to Keep Up with the News?

The psychology behind scam artists duping victims in the confidence game.

Podcast #169: The Psychology of Scam Artists & How Not to Get Duped

In a dark tunnel, a man shines his flashlight while climbing.

How Superheroes, Movies, and Video Games Taught Me to Conquer Fear

Discover a podcast that offers deep insights on achieving success in a distracted world through focused work.

Podcast #168: The Value of Deep Work in the Age of Distraction

Primer on how to track animals and identify their footprints.

How to Track Animals: A Primer on Identifying Footprints

A podcast exploring the world of pedestrianism as a spectator sport.

Podcast #167: When Watching People Walk Was America’s Favorite Spectator Sport

An image of a person holding a sandwich, showcasing the convenience of Make-Ahead Breakfast Sandwiches for saving time and money.

Save Time and Money With Make-Ahead Breakfast Sandwiches

When deciding between garage gyms and commercial gyms, consider the convenience of working out at home versus the variety of equipment and classes available at a professional gym.

The Pros and Cons of Garage vs. Commercial Gyms

An honest mechanic working on a car in a garage.

How to Find an Honest and Reliable Mechanic

A defense of ideals for the soul.

Podcast #166: Self, Soul, and Living a More Idealistic Life

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