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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

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

Illustration of orange paper cutouts of a person holding hands with another person wearing a dress on a plain background.

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

Two cartoon-style hands holding each other across a table, one pale and one tan, as if bridging any

Take the D Word Off the Table

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Podcast #1,085: The Preparation — An Adventure-Driven, Skill-Building Alternative to College for Young Men

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)

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

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

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A person wearing a blue cap uses a burner phone in a crowded area, surrounded by people depicted in sketch style.

How to Buy and Use a Burner Phone

Skill of the Week: Fell a Tree With a Knife

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Why You Need the Good Stress of Socializing

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How to Buy and Use a Burner Phone

In an age when every tap, text, and location ping is tracked, there are times when a little anonymity goes a ...

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Skill of the Week: Fell a Tree With a Knife

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

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Skill of the Week: Stop a Nosebleed

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

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A man uses impressive whip tricks to disarm a Nazi, knocking the gun from his hand with a swift crack; both appear shocked.

How to Crack a Whip

Over its long history, the whip has been tool for a variety of men. Cowboys in the American West, South ...

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An Illustrated Guide on how to cut wood with a Pocket Knife.

Skill of the Week: Sharpen a Pocket Knife

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

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An illustration of a foot with a cast on its ankle.

Skill of the Week: Tape a Sprained Ankle

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

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A person skillfully uses a drill to board up the side of a house, preparing it to withstand an impending hurricane.

Skill of the Week: Board Up Your House Before a Hurricane

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

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Illustration of a foot pressing a car pedal using the heel-toe technique, with arrows indicating motion, suggesting acceleration or braking.

Skill of the Week: Heel-And-Toe Shift

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

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How to Drive a Tank

There you are, captured behind enemy lines, locked in a makeshift POW camp. Your only chance of escape? The ...

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Illustration of a person skillfully wading through a piranha-infested river, holding a bag overhead with determination, surrounded by dense foliage.

Skill of the Week: Cross a Piranha-Infested River

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

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Skill of the Week: Fire a Flare Gun

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

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Learn how to do pull-ups like a pro with this illustration of a man hanging from a ceiling.

Skill of the Week: Effectively Traverse the Monkey Bars

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

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A drawing of a person hammering a coconut open.

Skill of the Week: Open a Coconut (With or Without Tools)

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

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An illustration of a man with a flashlight in the woods, trying to catch a frog.

Skill of the Week: Catch a Frog With a Flashlight

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

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An illustration of a bear with a crosshairs effectively in front of it.

Skill of the Week: Effectively Use Bear Spray

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

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A bearded man in ragged clothing sits on a beach, skillfully placing a message inside a plastic bottle beside a large rock near the seawater. A small red object rests on the sand.

Skill of the Week: Use a Plastic Bottle to Make Seawater Drinkable

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

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With the exuberance of Tarzan, a person arcs gracefully on a rope swing from a towering tree into the river below, creating joyous splashes. The lush trees and foliage in the background frame this perfect moment in nature's playground.

Skill of the Week: Make a Rope Swing (And Fly Like Tarzan)

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

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The anatomy of a burger includes the toppings that you order.

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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An illustration of a man in the water wearing pants.

Skill of the Week: Turn Your Pants Into a Flotation Device

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

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An illustration of a fish being caught by a hand.

Skill of the Week: Catch a Fish With Your Bare Hands

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

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