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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 #1,017: When He’s Married to Mom

Illustration of a family walking in a line against a green background. The child in front is playing a toy flute, followed by another child with a drum, a woman with a backpack, and a man carrying a rake. This scene reflects the harmony and bond of these little platoons as they cherish simple moments together.

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

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)

An elderly man in a suit writes at his desk, head resting on his hand, reflecting perhaps on the

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

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

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

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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

A person is skillfully tending to the injured leg of another lying on the ground, marked by a red arrow, treating what appears to be a gunshot wound.

Skill of the Week: Treat a Gunshot Wound

Illustration of a person crossing their arms over a yellow shirt, reminiscent of Houdini's daring escape from a straitjacket, with a red arrow pointing down on the right side.

Ouch! That Stings! Why Rejection Hurts So Much (And How to Deal With It)

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Skill of the Week: Throw a Devastating Elbow Strike

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: Treat a Gunshot Wound

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

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How to Escape a Straitjacket Like Houdini

There are few more potent symbols of confinement than the straitjacket. And few more potent symbols of ...

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An illustration of a bald man holding a pipe, demonstrating how to siphon fuel.

Skill of the Week: Siphon Fuel

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

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Illustration of hands demonstrating the skill of the week: precisely holding one match, lit and glowing, near a matchbox adorned with a barcode.

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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How to Perform a Combat Roll

When you think of a combat roll, your mind might jump to scenes from video games or action movies (here’s ...

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Illustration of a person mastering the Skill of the Week by adjusting a blue necktie in a Full Windsor Necktie Knot, with a downward-pointing red arrow indicating the direction to pull.

Skill of the Week: Tie a Full Windsor Necktie Knot

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 tent at the perfect campsite.

Skill of the Week: Pick the Perfect Campsite

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 cowboy holding cards, showcasing winning poker hands like a royal flush and a straight flush in sequential order. Perfect for a 60-second guide to understanding the ultimate poker victories.

Winning Poker Hands: Your 60-Second Guide

"My name's Maverick. Named after my pappy. He's the one who said, 'Hell has no fury like a man who loses ...

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A green car driving down a hill, seemingly on the verge of plunging off a cliff.

Skill of the Week: Escape a Car Hanging Off a Cliff

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

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A person in a white shirt demonstrates the Skill of the Week by tending to another's leg injury in a forest. The injured individual, clad in an orange jacket, lies on the ground as they receive care and treatment for shock amidst the tranquil woodland setting.

Skill of the Week: Treat Someone for Shock

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 at a shooting range encountering common pistol misfires, with their firearm clicking instead of firing and question marks floating above their head.

How to Handle 3 Common Pistol Misfires

When you're out plinking with your pistol, you're likely going to encounter trigger pulls when the gun ...

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A drawing of a man cleaning a house with a vacuum in 30 minutes.

Skill of the Week: Clean Your Entire House in 30 Minutes

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

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

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A man is digging a hole in the ground to make a fighting hole.

Skill of the Week: Make a Marine Corps Fighting Hole

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 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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A person in a red shirt and blue pants rides a horse and swings a lasso, showcasing advanced rope techniques in a desert landscape.

How to Tie a Lasso

What man hasn’t imagined what it would be like to be a cowboy on the open range? And when you think ...

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Skill of the Week: Survive a Plunge Down a Waterfall

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

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A person crouching on the grass is packing camping food into a large blue bag. Various objects are scattered nearby, showcasing their camping skill to keep animals out of their supplies.

Skill of the Week: Keep Animals Out of Your Camping Food

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

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