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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

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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

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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)

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

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Podcast #1,057: The Power of the Notebook — The History and Practice of Thinking on Paper

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9 Can’t-Miss History Books to Gift to Dads This Christmas

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Podcast #1,032: Lee Child the Writer, Jack Reacher the Character, and the Enduring Appeal of Lone Wolves

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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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Podcast #1,057: The Power of the Notebook — The History and Practice of Thinking on Paper

The idea for the Art of Manliness came to me 17 years ago as I was standing in the magazine section of a ...

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9 Can’t-Miss History Books to Gift to Dads This Christmas

I remember when I was a kid, and my dad was in his forties, Christmas shopping for him was tough. By ...

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Podcast #1,032: Lee Child the Writer, Jack Reacher the Character, and the Enduring Appeal of Lone Wolves

In creating the Jack Reacher character, Lee Child launched a series of books that now boast 100 million ...

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Podcast #1,025: The Life and Legacy of Louis L’Amour

With over 300 million books sold, Louis L'Amour is one of the bestselling authors of all time. All 120 of ...

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Two people on a motorcycle: a child smiling at the back and an older person driving. The motorcycle, well-maintained and reliable, has bags strapped to the back. They are in an open area with grass and a picnic table in the background, embodying a moment of simple zen-like joy.

Podcast #994: A Guide to Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the publication of the book Zen and the Art of Motorcycle ...

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From Gumshoes to Gats: A Dictionary of Hard-Boiled Slang

I’m a big fan of hard-boiled detective novels. I highlighted my favorites in a previous article. The ...

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Podcast #936: Zombies, Minecraft, and Dealing with Uncertainty

In order to thrive in a world that's constantly in flux, you have to learn to overcome your fear of the ...

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Podcast #922: For Whom the Bell Tolls

Ernest Hemingway's classic novel, For Whom the Bell Tolls, is often designated as one of the greatest ...

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Thoreau’s 16 Essential Quotes on Books and Reading

Henry David Thoreau never had a standard professional life (though we can still learn much from his ideas ...

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Podcast #760: Cormac McCarthy, The Road, and Carrying the Fire

Note: Cormac McCarthy died last week at the age of 89. To commemorate his passing, we're ...

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Podcast #871: Jane Austen for Dudes

Years ago, I was flipping through TV channels and came across Hugh Laurie, of Dr. House fame, decked out ...

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Podcast #857: Why Homer Matters

Even though the legendary poet Homer wrote the Iliad and Odyssey thousands of years ago, my guest would ...

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The Top 10 Toilet Books

When you're taking part in your daily constitutional, you've got a few minutes to yourself where you're ...

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Discover the essential reading list for any man, including 100 books that are a must-read.

100 Books Every Man Should Read

With our archives now 3,500+ articles deep, we’ve decided to republish a classic piece each Sunday to ...

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Podcast #841: What People Get Wrong About Walden

The two years, two months, and two days Henry David Thoreau spent at Walden Pond represent one of the most ...

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The 8 Best Vintage Self-Improvement Books

Almost twenty million self-help books were sold last year. But the popularity of self-help literature ...

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Podcast #579: Jack London’s Literary Code

Note: My guest in this episode, Dr. Earle Labor, died on September 15 at the age of 94. Earle was the ...

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Podcast #824: Lonesome Dove and Life’s Journey Through Uncertainty

If you've been listening to this show or reading the AoM website for awhile, then you likely know what ...

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The Philosophy Textbook Every Man Should Own

If you've been following AoM long enough, you know I like philosophy. I've written about philosophy on the ...

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20 Classic Poems Every Man Should Read

With our archives now 3,500+ articles deep, we’ve decided to republish a classic piece each Sunday to ...

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