January 2016 | The Art of Manliness

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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

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Podcast #1,017: When He’s Married to Mom

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Sunday Firesides: In Praise of Little Platoons

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 teenage son sitting on a bed wearing headphones, looking thoughtfully out of a window.

Get Your Son Out of His Bedroom

A hand holds a needle near a blue balloon against a clear sky, symbolizing the tension of rejection and how to deal with it.

Podcast #1,033: Ouch! That Stings! Why Rejection Hurts So Much (And How to Deal With It)

A black-and-white vintage wedding photo captures a historic moment of marriage as the groom gazes fondly at the bride, who faces the camera with a beaded tiara and veil.

Fascinating Insights on the State of Sex and Marriage 100 Years Ago

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Podcast #865: How to Win Friends and Influence People in the 21st Century

Three people stand together with arms raised in celebration on a rocky riverbank, surrounded by lush mountains, with the sun setting behind them—an ideal scene of enduring friendships.

Why Are Female Friendships the Ideal? (‘Cause Dude Friendships Also Rock)

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Dale Carnegie’s “Damned Fool Things I Have Done”

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Podcast #1,025: What’s Going on With Your Social Anxiety?

A group of people dressed in casual clothing relax and converse on an outdoor deck with wicker furniture, magazines, and a small cart. The background shows a body of water, creating a personal atmosphere perfect for unwinding.

The Power of Personal Atmosphere

The Science of Motivating Young Adults

Podcast #1,012: The Science of Motivating Your Kids (And Any Young Adult)

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The 80 Wisdom Sayings of the Vikings

Learn how to wash your hands properly with the precision of a doctor to maintain good hygiene.

How to Wash Your Hands Like a Doctor

Elevate your fashion game with this stylish suit ladder designed for men.

The Suit Ladder

The cover of Date-onomics explores sex ratios on college campuses.

Podcast #173: Date-onomics — How Skewed Sex Ratios on College Campuses Are Affecting Courtship and Marriage

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Podcast #172: Scottish Highland Games & Training for Performance

An Ax primer to help you choose the right one.

A Primer on the Ax: How to Choose the Right Ax for You

A group of soldiers, led by Lieutenant Edward Jones, are sitting in a cave.

Descriptions of Manliness: 1st Lieutenant Edward “Hillbilly” Jones

This podcast explores the final act of living, incorporating myths and the dying experience.

Podcast #171: The Dying Experience — Myths and Answers

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How to Restore a Vintage/Antique Pocket Knife

Elevate your life with this podcast.

Podcast #170: Level Up Your Life

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Is There Any Reason to Keep Up with the News?

The psychology behind scam artists duping victims in the confidence game.

Podcast #169: The Psychology of Scam Artists & How Not to Get Duped

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How Superheroes, Movies, and Video Games Taught Me to Conquer Fear

Discover a podcast that offers deep insights on achieving success in a distracted world through focused work.

Podcast #168: The Value of Deep Work in the Age of Distraction

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How to Track Animals: A Primer on Identifying Footprints

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Manvotional: The Choice of Hercules

A podcast exploring the world of pedestrianism as a spectator sport.

Podcast #167: When Watching People Walk Was America’s Favorite Spectator Sport

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Save Time and Money With Make-Ahead Breakfast Sandwiches

When deciding between garage gyms and commercial gyms, consider the convenience of working out at home versus the variety of equipment and classes available at a professional gym.

The Pros and Cons of Garage vs. Commercial Gyms

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How to Find an Honest and Reliable Mechanic

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