The Art of Manliness
Episodes
#158: The Prime of Life — What It Means to Be an Adult
24 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
There's been a transformation in the West about what it means to be a grown up. There used to be scripts to follow, and markers to meet which would me...
#157: Primitive Pursuits & Winter Survival
20 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Winter is coming. If you like to be in the outdoors, one thing you need to start thinking about is what would happen if you were stuck in the wilderne...
#156: Lost Detective - The Life and Times of Dashiell Hammett
17 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
If you enjoy shows like The Wire or True Detective, or film noir, there's one guy you can thank for that: Dashiell Hammett. He was a writer in the 192...
#155: Reclaiming Conversation
13 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
More and more today, we're communicating with the people in our lives through screens. While this has greatly improved efficiency, there are some draw...
#154: Strength Training for Everyone with Matt Reynolds
10 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Reynolds, a former power lifter and Strong Man competitor, is the co-owner of a gym in Springfield, MO called Strong Gym. He's been coaching me o...
#153: Microaggressions and The Rise of Victimhood Culture
06 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In the last few years we've seen an interesting phenomenon, especially on college campuses, where students will take slights or even just awkwardness ...
#152: The School of Greatness
04 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Lewis Howes had aspirations of being a pro football player, and he was on the path to making it happen for himself. After a career-ending injury, and ...
#151: The Way of the Stoic Warrior
30 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
We've talked about Stoicism before on the Art of Manliness. From eminent men like Seneca and Marcus Aurelius, the Romans heartily embraced the philoso...
#150: Devotion: An Epic Story of Heroism, Friendship, and Sacrifice
27 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
One of my favorite writers is Adam Makos. He has a new book out called Devotion. It's about two men -- one black and one white -- who end up in the Ko...
#149: Taking Action in an Uncertain and Hack-Focused World With Kyle Eschenroeder
22 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Eschenroeder is an entrepreneur who runs Startupbros.com. Beyond that, he's a guy who reads and thinks deeply, and has contributed a few excellen...
#148: Trying Not to Try With Edward Slingerland
19 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever noticed that when you try really hard at something, you actually aren't able to achieve what you're trying to do? For example, if you ca...
#147: The Importance of Mindset With Carol Dweck
16 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Talent is undoubtedly an important part of being successful in life. But there's another piece that's often overlooked: our mindset. My guest today, C...
#146: Deadly Navy SEAL Skills Every Man Should Know
13 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Every guy at one point or another in his life dreams about being Jason Bourne or James Bond. Lock picking, escaping restraints, evading bad guys, kill...
#145: The Happiness Industry With William Davies
08 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In the last decade or so, books, blogs, corporations, and even governments are putting more emphasis on the idea of happiness. On the surface, this so...
#144: Living the Braveheart Life With Randall Wallace
06 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Believe it or not, we're coming up on the 20th anniversary of the movie Braveheart. It's a film that fills you with thumos and inspires you. On today'...
#143: Crossing the Oregon Trail in the 21st Century With Rinker Buck
01 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
You've heard of the Oregon Trail. You learned about it in elementary or middle school, quite possibly by playing the popular computer game. Despite it...
#142: The Science of Mating and Dating With Geoffrey Miller
29 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Despite romantic relationships being such a big part of our lives, nobody ever really sits you down and says, "Here's how to have a successful relatio...
#141: The Science of Freediving and Holding Your Breath With James Nestor
24 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
When I was a kid, one of my heroes was Harry Houdini. Among his many feats, he could hold his breath for an incredibly long time. I was intrigued by t...
#140: Invest Your Time Like Money With Elizabeth Grace Saunders
22 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
It's often said "time is money," but do you really treat your time like money? Well, my guest today on the podcast says, no, most people don't, but if...
#139: The Secrets of a Perfect Shave With Mark Herro
18 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The very first article I published on The Art of Manliness was How to Shave Like Your Grandpa where I explained how to get started with safety razor s...
#138: Reviving Practical Wisdom with Barry Schwartz
15 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
We've probably all seen instances where dumb rules and regulations were enforced even when everyone involved understood they were enforcing dumb rules...
#137: How to Be Funnier With Peter McGraw
10 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a question that philosophers have taken on since Aristotle.What makes something funny?Going beyond that– why do we laugh in the first place? ...
#136: Boys Adrift With Dr. Leonard Sax
08 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
During the past 10 years or so, there's been an uptick in the number of books and newspaper articles about how young men today our floundering. Fewer ...
#135: Inventing an Authentic Life With Eric Wilson
03 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
“Discovering your authentic self” has become an article of faith in the United States. There are thousands of blogs, books, and seminars that supp...
#134: A Field Manual For Life After Combat With David Danelo
01 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Since 9/11 and before, American warriors have faced combat in difficult and adverse theaters with dedication, courage, and remarkable inner fortitude....
#133: Financial Independence Through the Strenuous Life With Mr. Money Mustache
28 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
What would you say to a person who told you that you could retire at age 30, never have to work again, and still live a comfortable life, all on a nor...
#132: The History of the American Bachelor with Howard Chudacoff
24 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Something all men have in common is that one point in their lives they're all bachelors, that is, they've never been married. What's interesting is th...
#131: What Ancient Philosophers Can Teach You About Using Your Smartphone With William Powers
20 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Our personal tech devices can be both a blessing and a curse. All the information we'd ever want is right at our fingertips, yet at the same time thes...
#130: Be Unstoppable With Alden Mills
17 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today wrote a parable about a young boat captain that provides timeless advice on developing the traits needed for lasting and significant su...
#129: Competition Gun Shooting and Self-Defense With Mike Seeklander
13 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Today I talk to champion gun shooter, Mike Seeklander about the world of competition gun shooting. Besides competing around the country, Mike is also ...
#128: How Your Obsession With Success Is Making You Miserable With Jim Rubens
11 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Despite living in one of the most affluent and safe times in human history, a lot of Ameicans are miserable. Jim Rubens wanted to find out why. In his...
#127: The Sports Gene With David Epstein
06 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
It's a debate that goes back for centuries.Are great athletes made or are they born?In his book, The Sports Gene: Inside the Science of Extraordinary ...
#126: Christianity, Masculinity and Some Manly Maxims With Stephen Mansfield
04 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
During the past few centuries, Christian churches have had some difficulty reaching men. During the late 19th century and even today, Christian church...
#125: The Enduring Appeal of The Great Gatsby with Maureen Corrigan
29 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
When the Great Gatsby was originally published in 1925, it was a complete critical and commercial flop. It wasn't until after F. Scott Fitzgerald's de...
#124: Self-Discipline & Personal Effectiveness With Rory Vaden
23 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Today I talk to business owner, author, and public speaker Rory Vaden about his two books, Take the Stairs and Procrastinate on Purpose. Rory and I ta...
#123 StrongFirst and Kettlebells With Eric Frohardt
16 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Frohardt is the CEO of StrongFirst, a company dedicated to helping individuals becoming stronger physically and mentally. It was founded by Pavel...
#122: Pirate Hunters With Robert Kurson
09 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
A sunken pirate ship is one of the hardest things to find in the world. But two treasure hunters risked their lives and fortune to find one. In the pr...
#121: Strategic and Critical Thinking With Tom Ruby
02 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Ruby served 26 years in the U.S Air Force and held positions as Squadron Intelligence Officer and Chief of Doctrine for Air Force Intelligence. Mr...
#120: Microadventures With Alastair Humphreys
25 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Alastair Humphreys is a real-life adventurer. He's biked around the world and has even been named Adventurer of the Year by National Geographic. But A...
#119: Do Fathers Matter? With Paul Raeburn
19 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Until fairly recently, most of the scientific research about parental influence on children usually left out dads. But recent studies have shown that ...
#118: Olympic and Collegiate Wrestling Legend Dan Gable
11 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk with the legendary wrestler and wrestling coach Dan Gable. He won the 1972 gold medal in Munich without giving up a single poin...
#117: The Ethos of the Craftsman With Peter Korn
04 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
What is it about making things with our hands that provides so much satisfaction? Why are we so drawn to the archetype of the craftsman? In his insigh...
#116: Southern Gentleman's Kitchen With Matt Moore
28 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
If you've read the site for awhile, than you're likely familiar with Matt Moore-- AoM's resident chef. Matt recently published a book with Southern Li...
#115: The Slumbering Masses With Matthew J. Wolf-Meyer
21 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
We often take for granted society's current sleep schedule. If you're like most people, you sleep about 8 hours a day in one chunk between the hours 1...
#114: Becoming a Kabuki Warrior With Chris Duffin
14 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
World record setting powerlifter Chris Duffin embodies what Teddy Roosevelt called the "strenuous life." Not only has he trained hard to lift superhum...
#113: The Evolutionary Origins of Depression With Jonathan Rottenberg
08 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Today we refer to depression as a mental illness that needs to be cured as quickly as possible. But our guest today makes the nuanced case that human ...
#112: The Science of Insights With Dr. Gary Klein
30 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
How do we make decisions in complex environments? Can we trust our gut? How do we gain insights? In today's podcast I talk to Gary Klein to answer the...
#111: Why Men Fight & Why We Like To Watch With Jonathan Gottschall
24 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Gottschall was an associate professor of English whose career had stalled in mid-life. Then one day he looked out his office and saw an MMA g...
#110: Hardboiled Detectives, Boxing, and Creativity With David Levien
16 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
David Levien is a screenwriter, movie producer, novelist, and amateur boxer. He's worked with his writing partner Brian Koppelman on Rounders, Ocean's...
#109 Underground Strength With Zach Even-Esh
10 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
For the past year or so I've had AoM readers emailing and tweeting me about a book called Underground Strength. Finally had a chance to check it out a...
#108: The Upside of Your Dark Side With Dr. Todd Kashdan
03 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
You can't go anywhere these days without running into an article or a book on how to be more positive and upbeat. Pessimism and anger are seen as trai...
#107: The Champion's Blueprint With Dr. Jeff Spencer
27 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Is success a skill that can be learned? Why are some people afraid of success? And what blind spots cause the successful to crash and burn? Well, my g...
#106: Photographing War & Conflict With Robert Nickelsberg
19 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Nickelsberg was a contract photographer for TIME magazine for 25 years. During that time he documented conflicts in Kashmir, Iraq, Sri Lanka, I...
#105: Lessons from a Navy SEAL on Resilience With Eric Greitens
13 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Greitens is a Rhodes Scholar that started out his career as a humanitarian but then became a Navy SEAL. His book The Heart and the Fist makes tha...
#104: The Code of Man With Waller Newell
06 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
I've quoted Dr. Waller Newell several times in my writing about masculinity on the Art of Manliness, and his approach towards manhood is very similar ...
#103 Love Factually With Dr. Duana Welch
26 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
What do women find attractive in men? What should you be looking for in a partner if you want a long lasting relationship? Are there any red flags to ...
#102: The Science of Style With Antonio Centeno
19 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
I talk to Antonio Centeno, owner of Real Men Real Style and our style writer at Art of Manliness, about the science and history of men's style. We dis...
#101: The Fighter Pilot Who Changed the Art of War With Robert Coram
12 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
John Boyd is one of the greatest military strategists that hardly anyone knows about. Unmatched in the cockpit during the Korean War, his mind was als...
#100: The Kill Switch with Phil Zabriskie
05 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to kill for your country? How do you learn how to do it? What does it feel like in the moment? Once the killing starts, how do you c...
#99: Conquer The Gauntlet with David & Stephen Mainprize
31 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
You've probably heard about mud and obstacle races like Tough Mudder or Spartan Race, but did you know there are small local and regional obstacle rac...
#98: West Point in 1915 With Michael Haskew
24 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
West Point's graduating class of 1915 produced some of America's greatest military leaders including Eisenhower and Omar Bradley. Author and historian...
#97: Physically Cultured With Bert Sorin
18 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
I talk to the CEO of Sorinex, Bert Sorin about his family's strength training equipment company and they're mission to help people become physically c...
#96: Hardwiring Your Brain for Happiness With Dr. Rick Hanson
09 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Our brains have a built-in negativity bias. While this bias served us well in our caveman days, in our soft and cooshy world it causes us to confuse d...
#95: Following Your Curiosity With Brian Koppelman
03 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Koppelman is a man of many hats- music executive, screenwriter, and now podcast host. I talk with Brian about career trajectories in the modern ...
#94: A Higher Call With Adam Makos
19 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
On December 20, 1943 a badly damaged American bomber was flying over German airspace. Piloting the plane was a 21 year old on his first mission. Half ...
#93: Total Human Optimization with Aubrey Marcus
13 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
I talk to the founder and CEO of Onnit Aubrey Marcus about what it means to strive for "total human optimization." We discuss cognitive boosters like ...
#92: How to Network Without Networking With John Corcoran
06 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
When many people hear the word "networking" images of hotel conference rooms filled with strangers pressing flesh and handing out business cards while...
#91: How Adam Smith Can Change Your Life With Russ Roberts
29 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
We all are familiar with Adam Smith's book, The Wealth of Nations. It gave us the "invisible hand" and basically created the field of economics. But d...
#90 Master the Money Game With Tony Robbins
21 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
I talk to famous motivational speaker Tony Robbins about his new book "Money: Master the Game." Tony and I talk about what he learned after interviewi...
#89 A Talk with Medal of Honor Recipient Paul Bucha
14 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
I talk with Vietnam veteran and Medal of Honor recipient Paul Bucha about his military career, what Vietnam was like, the intense love he has for his ...
#88: Edit Your Personal Story for Lasting Change with Dr. Tim Wilson
06 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel stuck in behaviors or mindsets that hold you back from the man you want to be? In today's podcast we're going to introduce you to a techni...
#87: The Wonder of Boys with Dr. Michael Gurian
31 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
I talk to boyhood psychology expert, Dr. Michael Gurian about his book, The Wonder of Boys. We discuss how biological differences between boys and gir...
#86: Demonic Males With Dr. Richard Wrangham
25 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Why are men (generally) more violent then women? Why are men (generally) drawn to competition? Is the idea that masculinity means having courage and s...
#85 Left of Bang With Patrick Van Horne
10 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The Marine Combat Hunter Program was developed during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars to give soldiers tools on how to detect threats before they happen...
#84: Shock Yourself Into New Habits with Maneesh Sethi
03 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Maneesh Sethi is the creator of Pavlok. It's a wearable device that connects to your smartphone and helps you make and break habits. One of the things...
#83: Crossfit & the Primal Future of Fitness With J. C. Herz
26 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk to writer J. C. Herz about her book, Learning to Breathe Fire: The Rise of CrossFit and the Primal Future of Fitness. Unless yo...
#82: The Secrets of Happy Families With Bruce Feiler
19 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
I talk to Bruce Feiler, author of the book The Secrets of Happy Families. We discuss what recent research says on how you can create a positive cultur...
#81 Target Focus Training With Tim Larkin
12 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
I talk to Tim Larkin, self-defense instructor and creator of Target Focus Training. We discuss why people need to get comfortable with violence if the...
#80 Huckberry With Andy Forch and Richard Greiner
05 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Today I talk with Andy Forch and Richard Greiner, the co-founders of the men's online store Huckberry. If you're a business owner or have thought abou...
#79: On Killing & On Combat With Lt. Col. Dave Grossman
29 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Lt. Col. Dave Grossman has spent his career researching, writing, and speaking about an unpleasant topic: killing. Specifically, what happens to a per...
#78: The Myth of Following Your Passion With Cal Newport
22 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
I talk to Cal Newport, author of the book So Good They Can't Ignore Ignore You. In his book Cal makes that case that "following your passion" is terri...
#77 Mindwise With Juliana Schroeder
16 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
I talk to Juliana Schroeder, PhD candidate at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business about our mind's evolved ability to read the minds of...
#76: Starting Strength With Mark Rippetoe Part II
08 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our conversation with Mark Rippetoe author of Starting Strength. In this episode, I ask Mark questions about strength training submitted b...
#75 Barbell Training with Mark Rippetoe Part 1
01 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
This week I talk to strength training expert and author Mark Rippetoe about barbell training. We discuss why a man should be strong, the benefits of b...
#74: Roman Honor With Carlin Barton
27 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
I talk to professor of classical history Carlin Barton about her book Roman Honor: The Fire in the Bones. Honor has played a huge role manliness acros...
#73: Valor With Mark Greenblatt
20 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
I talk to to author Mark Greenblatt about his book Valor: Unsung Heroes from Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Homefront. We discuss why the American public ...
#72: The Charisma Myth With Olivia Fox
13 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
I talk to charisma expert, Olivia Fox about her book The Charisma Myth. We discuss the myth that charisma is something you're just born with, how char...
#71: Engineering the Alpha With John Romaniello
06 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
I talk with fitness expert, bodybuilder, and business consultant John Romaniello about his book Man 2.0: Engineering the Alpha. John and I discuss wha...
#70: Modules for Manhood With Kenneth W. Royce
31 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
I talk to author Kenneth W. Royce about his new book Modules For Manhood. Kenneth and I discuss how the famous gunfighter Jeff Cooper inspired this bo...
#69: Be Your Own CFO with J.D. Roth
23 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
I talk to J.D. Roth, founder of the personal finance blog Get Rich Slowly, on why we all need to become the Chief Financial Officers of our lives. J.D...
#68: Thrive With Arianna Huffington
17 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Today I talk to Arianna Huffington, founder of the Huffington Post and author of the book Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success and Creating ...
#67: The Manliness of Jack London With Earle Labor
10 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
I talk to Jack London scholar Earle Labor about his new biography on Jack London entitled, Jack London: An American Life. Professor Labor and I talk a...
#66: The Art of Roughhousing with Anthony T. DeBenedet
02 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
I talk to Dr. Anthony T. DeBenedet author of the book, The Art of Roughhousing. We discuss what the research says on the benefits of roughhousing with...
#65: The Obstacle Is The Way With Ryan Holiday
26 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to The Obstacle Is the Way author, Ryan Holiday, about stoicism, turning adversity into triumph, and great men from history.See Privacy Policy...
#64: Survivorman With Les Stroud
18 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to survival expert and TV star Les Stroud, better known as Survivorman. Les and I talk about how he got started with wilderness survival, how ...
#63: Spartan Up With Joe DeSena
12 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to Joe DeSena, founder of the Spartan Race about his new book Spartan Up. We discuss how to forge mental toughness, overcoming obstacles, and ...
#62: Play it Away With Charlie Hoehn
04 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to Charlie Hoehn about his book Play it Away: A Workaholic's Cure for Anxiety. Charlie shares his experiencing burning-out from work and how r...
Episode #61: The Power Of Habit With Charles Duhigg
04 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk to Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Charles Duhigg about his book The Power of Habit. The Power of Habit was our book of the ...
Episode #60 The Way Of The SEAL With Mark Divine
04 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk to Mark Divine, owner of SEALFit and the author of the new book, The Way of the SEAL: Think Like an Elite Warrior to Lead and S...
Episode #59: ITS Tactical With Bryan Black
04 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Today I talk to Bryan Black, founder and owner of ITS Tactical. ITS Tactical is dedicated to providing "knowledge that empowers individuals with indis...