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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

A family gathers around the table, each member engrossed in their smartphones as a podcast plays softly in the background. A bowl of snacks sits invitingly, offering a hint of intentional connection amidst the digital focus.

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

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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)

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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Skill of the Week: Stack Your Burger Toppings With Maximum Effectiveness

Lazy Weekend Pancakes

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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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Skill of the Week: Stack Your Burger Toppings With Maximum Effectiveness

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

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Lazy Weekend Pancakes

Note: This is an excerpt from Dad, What's for Dinner?: Lifesaving Recipes to Avoid Meltdowns, Have Fun in ...

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Skill of the Week: Grill the Perfect Steak

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

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A person uses a manual can opener to access a tin of white beans, perfect for cheap eating and meal prep.

Meal Prep in a Can: Eating Cheap and Healthy Using Only Tinned Food

For my usual lunch meal prep, I cook a batch of chicken breasts, sweet potatoes, and green beans in my ...

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Finally Learn How to Properly Dice an Onion

Every time I stand at my cutting board, poised over an onion with knife in hand, the same question pops ...

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A vibrant array of colorful beans—red, white, black, and speckled—spreads across the image, inviting you to imagine a big pot of beans.

Sometimes You Just Want to Make a Big Pot of Beans

It was cold here in Oklahoma last week. We got our first snow of the season, and school was ...

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Eight bottles of alcohol-free spirits, including the best zero-proof whiskey, are lined up on a wooden table, with various labels and designs visible.

What’s the Best Zero-Proof Whiskey?

During the past decade, more and more people have started to abstain from alcohol. Most people do it for ...

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An illustration of a hand cracking an egg into a bowl.

Skill of the Week: Crack an Egg With One Hand

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

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Hands tearing a freshly baked, artisanal loaf of crusty bread in half, revealing the soft interior, is truly an art.

Podcast #1,038: The Art and Spirituality of Bread

Think about a hot loaf of bread fresh out of the oven. There's a lot going on with that loaf. On one ...

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Sliced smoked brisket rests on a wooden cutting board, with a gloved hand deftly holding a knife—perfect for your weekend BBQ.

Smoke Your First Brisket This Weekend

A few weeks ago, I wrote about why I love my new wood pellet smoker/grill. Not only can I grill burgers on ...

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Black outdoor wood pellet smoker on a wheeled cart with side shelves.

Here’s Why You Want a Wood Pellet Grill/Smoker

At the beginning of the summer, my gas grill bit the dust after 13 years of dutiful service. So I was ...

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A 4-Ingredient Italian Shredded Beef sandwich with peppers in a toasted bun on a plain background, perfect for Lunchtime Meal Prep.

Lunchtime Meal Prep: How to Make Easy 4-Ingredient Italian Shredded Beef

Meal prep — preparing a bunch of meals altogether ahead of time — is a handy way to increase your ...

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A Field Guide to 8 Regional Hot Dog Styles

The culinary delight that is the hot dog may have its origins in German sausages, but it's become a ...

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The best way to ice drinks in a cooler is by using plenty of ice.

Skill of the Week: Effectively Ice Drinks in a Cooler

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

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A gourmet cheeseburger with pickles, tomatoes, red onions, and lettuce served on a wooden board as part of Grandaddy's Sunday Dinner.

Grandaddy’s Sunday Dinner Bacon Pepper Burgers

Note: The following is an excerpt adapted from Love Language of the South: A Celebration of the Food, the ...

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How to Stretch Pizza Dough By Tossing It in the Air

There are various ways to stretch pizza dough into a flat bed ready to receive sauce and toppings. You can ...

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Make a Week of Cheap, Easy, High-Protein Breakfasts in Less Than an Hour

If you’re looking to eat healthier, one of the best things you can do to make that happen is to make ...

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A bowl of savory oatmeal topped with a fried egg, bacon, and chopped green onions.

Beyond Cinnamon and Brown Sugar: Discover Oatmeal’s Savory Side

With cold weather here, I've been looking for meals that warm my belly and stick to my ribs. A ...

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The Dos and Don’ts of Table Manners

Hopefully, you got plenty of tutorials about table manners when you were growing up. But not everyone did. ...

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How to Carve a Turkey

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and that means one thing: thanksgiving turkey. Preparing, and ...

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