18 Things Every Man Should Do This Summer
Summertime is here, and we couldn’t be happier. As author Benjamin Alire Sáenz put it, summertime is a “book of…
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Odds & Ends: June 5, 2026
Quaker Oatmeal Squares: Brown Sugar. As I mentioned in last week’s article on what I eat in a day, my…
How to Make Oklahoma Fried Onion Burgers
Burgers are my favorite food. What’s not to like about them? They’re tasty, filling, and — if you load them up…
How to Throw a Frisbee
The frisbee is one of the simplest pieces of recreational equipment ever invented. With just a plastic disc, a…
Podcast #1,119: Built to Walk — How Modern Shoes and Weak Feet Are Holding You…
Walking is one of the most powerful health tools we have. It improves cardiovascular fitness, boosts mood,…
Hunting for Herbie: How to Find the Bottlenecks Slowing Down Your Life
You want to get more things done in life. So you become an early riser, buy a planner, and download a to-do list…
Plan Your Weekends Better — Tips From Hemingway
When Ernest Hemingway was working on the manuscript of a book about his safari in Africa, he played with a…
Odds & Ends: May 29, 2026
The Complete Keys to Progress by John McCallum. I enjoy reading fitness advice from old fitness magazines.…
What I Eat in a Day
Strength training is a fundamental part of my life. One of my biggest sources of happiness and satisfaction…
Podcast #810: How to Turn a Boy Into a Man
Note: This is a rebroadcast.A lot of young men today struggle in finding their footing in adulthood. They feel…
Eliminate Mosquitoes with the Power of the Mosquito Bucket
Now that warmer weather has arrived, mosquitos are beginning to show up as well. I’ve done battle against these…
Odds & Ends: May 22, 2026
Dad Books Are a Dying Breed. The WSJ had a piece this week on how serious nonfiction sales are tanking. We’re…
4 Ways to Put the Memorial Back in Memorial Day
Memorial Day is coming up. For most folks that means a day off, grilling in the backyard, and getting 30% off at…
Read Lonesome Dove With Me This Summer
Last year, we launched our Substack newsletter, Dying Breed. Thanks to everyone who’s already joined us there.If…
Podcast #1,118: Inside With the Old Breed — A Conversation With Eugene Sledge’s…
With the Old Breed is widely considered one of the greatest war memoirs ever written. Penned by Eugene Sledge, a…
10 Jobs to Get Your House Ready for Summer
While winterizing your home is generally about shutting things down and protecting your home, summer-izing…
How to Pack a Bag Using the Ranger Roll
When you join the military, you’re going to learn some new life skills. How to make a bed. How to shine your…
Odds & Ends: May 15, 2026
Hondo by Louis L’Amour. We’re fans of Louis L’Amour round these parts. Guy was prolific. Hondo is my favorite…
Podcast #1,117: How Constraints Help You Focus, Create, and Finish
Back in 2019, David Epstein joined me to talk about his book Range and why generalists often thrive in a…
The Male Urge to Own a Globe
Several weeks ago, I was seized by an inexplicable urge to buy a globe for my home office. Don’t know where it…