August 2021 | 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

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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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How to Defend Yourself Against Two Assailants in a Stairway

Two people's feet under a white blanket in bed, hinting at their relationship and sleeping habits.

Podcast #736: Could Sleeping in Separate Beds Improve Your Relationship?

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How to Make a PVC Blowgun

A man with the best backpack stands in front of a brick wall.

The Best Backpack

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How to Increase the Water Pressure in Your Home

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Podcast #735: The Conquering Father Who Made an Empire-Building Son

An illustration of a man using a cell phone next to a horse drawn carriage.

Use Technology Like the Amish

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Podcast #734: How Moral Grandstanding Is Ruining Our Public Discourse

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How to Store Water for Long-Term Emergencies

A man is adjusting his necktie in a bathroom.

Is the Necktie Obsolete?

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Podcast #733: What a Man With 60,000 Books Can Teach You About Lifelong Learning and Building Your Home Library

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Podcast #732: Tips From a Top TED Talker on How to Be Heard

A man and a woman are looking at each other, she knows he likes her.

How to Know If a Woman Likes You

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Be a Time Wizard: How to Slow Down and Speed Up Time

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How to Decide Trifles Quickly

A businessman, with a futuristic vision, peers through binoculars.

Podcast #731: A Futurist’s Guide to Building the Life You Want

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The Best Natural Deodorants for Men

A black and white photo of two soldiers with paint on their faces during WWII.

Podcast #730: The Hell-Raising Leader of WWII’s Filthy Thirteen

Experience the art of manliness through 36 unique smells.

36 Manly Smells

A man lifting a barbell on a bench in the gym, showcasing his strength.

How Much Ya Bench? Strength Benchmarks for Men

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