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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

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

Three people, including the great father-in-law, stand under a tree by a lake, with two benches nearby.

How to Be a Great Father-in-Law

A dad is lifting a young child in the air. Both are wearing capes and masks, playing in a room with large windows. He embraces his essential role, making kids awesome through imaginative play.

Podcast #998: Dad’s Essential Role in Making Kids Awesome

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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Skill of the Week: Jump From a Height Into Water

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How to Use a Multimeter

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20 Secrets of Adulthood

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Skill of the Week: Jump From a Height Into Water

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

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How to Use a Multimeter

A multimeter is invaluable for the DIY troubleshooting of electrical problems around the house. You can use ...

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30 Ways to Use AI to Make Life Better and Easier

People might get the impression that I'm something of a Luddite. I don't use social media at all in my ...

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6 Ways to Open a Stuck Jar Lid

Like killing spiders, opening a stubbornly stuck jar lid is a task that the man of the house is often ...

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A cartoon of a man decorating a Christmas tree with lights.

Skill of the Week: Put Lights on Your Christmas Tree Without Swearing Up a Storm

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A cartoon illustration of a man throwing a punch at another man.

Skill of the Week: Throw a Devastating Elbow Strike

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Skill of the Week: Light a Fire With Just One Match

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

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A person, depicted in a comic style, is performing the French Drop Coin Trick for two children. The kids appear interested and are looking intently at the coin as they watch Cool Uncle Tricks in action.

Cool Uncle Tricks: How to Perform the French Drop Coin Trick

An essential part of being an awesome uncle is having a repertoire of tricks and jokes that ...

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Illustration of a sneaker pressing lightly on a brake pedal with a red arrow indicating upward movement of the foot, showcasing Car Brake Safety.

Skill of the Week: Handle Your Car’s Brakes Going Out

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Illustration of a man with a headband, reminiscent of Mr. Miyagi, deftly holding a small object between chopsticks against a red background—perfect for Skill of the Week.

Skill of the Week: Use Chopsticks Like Mr. Miyagi

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

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Silhouetted trucks drive in line along a ridge at sunset, demonstrating precise convoy execution against a backdrop of a cloudy sky and beams of sunlight.

How to Plan, Organize, and Execute a Convoy

If you've driven on America's highways, you've likely encountered a long line of military ...

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Illustration of a soldier in a green uniform demonstrating three different military hand signals: raising the arm, clenching a fist, and saluting, ideal for a field guide.

A Field Guide to Military Hand Signals

Soldiers often need to operate in complete silence to maintain the element of surprise and avoid detection ...

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Learn some James Bond tactics to detect if someone has been snooping in your room.

Skill of the Week: James Bond’s Tactics for Figuring Out If Someone’s Been Snooping in Your Room

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 two hands crushing an aluminum can on the ground with a red arrow indicating the direction of force, demonstrating how to open a can without a can opener.

Skill of the Week: Open a Can Without a Can Opener

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: Handle a Car That’s Hydroplaning

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

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4 Ways to Remove a Broken Light Bulb From a Socket

One of the problems you can encounter with incandescent light bulbs is that when the glass bulb breaks, ...

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A cartoon of a cowboy in a hat displaying equestrian skills by hugging a horse, set against a simple line-drawn landscape.

Skill of the Week: Mount a Horse

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

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A stylized illustration of a person performing a Dumpster Jump into a dumpster.

Skill of the Week: Jump From a Building Into a Dumpster

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 bowling ball hitting a pin, showcasing the skill involved in bowling.

Skill of the Week: Pick Up the 7-10 Split in Bowling

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 person tending to a cozy fire in a brick fireplace.

Skill of the Week: Build a Cozy Fireplace Fire (That Won’t Make Your House Smoky)

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

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