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

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Podcast #1,039: What’s Behind the Rise of Parent-Child Estrangement?

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Take the D Word Off the Table

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Podcast #1,020: Becoming a Tech Intentional Family

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)

A man and a boy are repairing a bicycle tire outside. Demonstrating the skills of successful fathers, the man carefully explains each step while the boy watches closely, eager to learn.

Some Reasons Why Some Men Are Successful Fathers

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)

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Podcast #1,058: The Science of Porn: Myths, Facts, and Overlooked Issues

A man with a thoughtful expression holds his chin, contemplating if he's falling in love, while a woman gazes up at him, both dressed in 1940s attire, captured in a classic black and white photograph.

Look Before You Leap: Questions to Ask to Avoid Falling in Love With the Wrong Person

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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

Podcast #1,052: Stop Saying Um (And Fix the Other Vocal Tics That Are Sabotaging Your Speaking)

Three men in suits are smiling and conversing in a room with patterned wallpaper, their sense of humor evident. One man holds a cigarette, adding to the laid-back atmosphere where nobody seems to take themselves too seriously.

Why We Value a Sense of Humor (And Distrust People Who Take Themselves Too Seriously)

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Discover the ultimate guide to achieving the perfect deadlift with flawless form.

How To Deadlift: The Complete Guide to Perfect Form

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The Best Shoulder Workout For Men (Grow Your Man Antlers)

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The Making of a Supreme Commander — How Eisenhower Became the Leader Who Delivered Victory on D-Day

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How I Turned ChatGPT Into My Personal Nutrition Coach and You Can Too

We've discussed the many helpful ways you can use AI to improve your life One that's been a game ...

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Chains, Bands, and Bigger Gains: A Weightlifter’s Guide to Accommodating Resistance

You’ve probably seen powerlifters deadlifting or squatting with chains draped from their barbells. It ...

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Can You Get Jacked at Planet Fitness?

Planet Fitness — and gyms like it — have long been the butt of jokes in the fitness world. Full of ...

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Podcast #955: The Power of NEAT — Move a Little to Lose a Lot

Note: This is a rebroadcast. Do you have a goal to lose weight? If so, you're probably thinking about ...

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A man showcases his explosive strength with a box jump in the gym, where he's surrounded by weights, exercise balls, and other fitness equipment. Clad in athletic gear, he defies powerpenia with every leap.

Fighting Powerpenia: How to Keep Your Explosive Strength as You Age

Many evenings during the week, you’ll find our family playing basketball in the driveway — parents vs. ...

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Skill of the Week: Spot Someone on the Bench Press

An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...

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A person in a gym intensely performs a bicep curl with a barbell on a preacher bench. Other gym-goers and equipment are visible in the background.

The Pump: What It Is and Whether You Should Chase It

You know that feeling. You hit a bunch of reps on some bicep curls and then crank out some tricep ...

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The NEAT Effect: How Small Movements Can Lead to Big Weight Loss

If you're looking to lose some weight this year, you've likely made plans to reduce your calories and hit ...

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Skill of the Week: Do a Perfect Push-Up

An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...

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How to Wrap Your Hands for Boxing

A boxer's hands endure tremendous force with every punch. Without protection, that force can shatter the ...

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Faithful to their fitness journey, the person lifts a heavy kettlebell in the gym, sporting blue athletic shoes.

Podcast #1,048: The Swiss Army Knife of Fitness — How to Get Lean, Strong, and Flexible With Kettlebells Alone

What if there was one piece of fitness equipment that was affordable, didn't take up much space, could get ...

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A group of weekend warriors jogs on a dirt path in a dry landscape, their endurance tested by the terrain, with a solitary tree standing in the distance.

Podcast #1,040: Tribal Runners, Weekend Warriors, and Our Changing Relationship to Endurance Sports

Endurance activities, like distance running, have existed since ancient times. But humans' relationship to ...

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Illustration of a person performing a barbell lift. Start with the bar just above knees in an RDL position, grip outside knees, take two steps back, and stand tall with chest out. Know Your Lifts to ensure proper form and maximize efficiency in your Romanian Deadlift routine.

Know Your Lifts: The Romanian Deadlift (RDL)

In the Know Your Lifts series, we've covered the high-bar back squat, the low-bar squat, the power jerk ...

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Leg Press Like a Pro: Tips, Techniques, and Mistakes to Avoid

As I’ve discussed in previous articles, I’ve been incorporating more machines into my weight training. ...

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Podcast #1,026: 5,000 Years of Sweat — Lost Workout Wisdom From the History of Physical Culture

In an age that doesn't think too much about history, you might be forgiven for thinking that a culture of ...

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As morning light kisses the grassy field, a person, seemingly born to run, glides effortlessly through nature's embrace. With hills and trees painting the horizon, each step syncs with the rhythm of their internal podcast of thoughts and dreams.

Podcast #1,021: You Were Born to Run

For decades, some researchers have argued that the notable human capacity for endurance evolved from the ...

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A man performs a bicep curl with a dumbbell on a beach while wearing shorts and a weightlifting belt, showcasing his dedication to fitness. Several people are in the background.

Bro Splits: Are They Right For You?

If you've been lifting weights for a while, you've likely come across programming described as "bro ...

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A shirtless man with a muscular build, reminiscent of Bruce Lee, strikes a pose with his right arm extended in a punching motion and his left arm bent. He has short, dark hair and a serious expression, showcasing the results of an intense forearm workout.

Bruce Lee’s Forearm Workout

If we’ve learned one thing this year about what the ladies find attractive in men, it’s forearms: ...

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The Secrets to Bruce Lee’s Legendary Physical Training

Bruce Lee is a legend. He revolutionized movies and martial arts. He also boasted incredible ...

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Podcast #885: The Essential Habits for Becoming an Agile, Vital, and Durable Human Being

Note: This is a rebroadcast. Kelly Starrett, a doctor of physical therapy, has trained professional ...

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