Odds & Ends: August 1, 2025
Patagonia Provisions Lemon Olive White Anchovies. I’ve never been a canned fish guy, but after reading Michael…
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The Passion for Achievement | The Art of Manliness
A great business man develops the lust of power, the passion for conquest, as did Napoleon or other great…
Speeding Up Your Invisalign Treatment – Talking About Men’s Health
Speeding Up Your Invisalign Treatment
Blog Written by Contributor: Dr. Satish Pai
If you are undergoing…
Podcast #1,078: From Plane Crashes to Terrorist Attacks — Who Survives, and Why
in: Outdoor/Survival, Podcast, Skills Brett & Kate McKay • July 29, 2025You’re on an airplane…
Backpacking With Kids: Tips for a Fun, Successful, and Rewarding Trip
Last year, we wrote a guide to how to take your first backpacking trip, offering a complete primer for getting…
Skill of the Week: Catch a Frog With a Flashlight
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — having…
10 Ways to Use a Pocketknife
in: Gear, Lifestyle Brett & Kate McKay • July 24, 2025A trusty pocket knife isn’t just a blade,…
Odds & Ends: July 25, 2025
TypingClub. I learned to touch type back in high school. While I’ve maintained decent skills over the years, I…
The 10 Most Popular AoM Podcast Episodes of 2025 (So Far)
If you’re new to the AoM podcast, or maybe have missed a few episodes in the last six months, here’s a look at…
Legends Never Die: What Benny “the Jet” Rodriguez Can Teach Us About…
My kids and I watched The Sandlot on the 4th of July. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve seen this movie. It…
Podcast #1,077: The 6 Levels of Wealth and How to Reach Them
You’ve heard the advice that to build wealth, you need to earn more, spend less, and invest consistently. But…
How I Use a Weighted Blanket (It’s Not for Sleeping at Night)
Weighted blankets hit the mainstream nearly a decade ago when the Gravity Blanket launched its Kickstarter…
Skill of the Week: Effectively Use Bear Spray
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — having…
Podcast #1,076: The Microbiome Master Key — How 100 Trillion Bacteria Influence…
in: Health, Health & Fitness, Podcast Brett & Kate McKay • July 15, 2025When you think of…
Odds & Ends: July 18, 2025
The Great Cousin Decline. There’s a lot of talk about declining birthrates. One of the second-order…
How to Clean a Floor or Box Fan
In the midst of the summer heat, I’ve always got a floor fan (or two) going in my garage gym. Lately, as I’ve…
How to Heal From Family Betrayal — Talkspace
Few wounds cut as deeply as betrayal from family. When the people who are supposed to protect, nurture, and…
10 Tips for a Stress-Free Trip — Talkspace
Traveling with kids gives the whole family a chance to step away from daily routines, spend meaningful family…
Healthy Coping Skills for Teens — Talkspace
The teenage years can feel like a constant balancing act. Teens have to juggle academic pressures, family…
Navigating Common Blended Family Issues — Talkspace
Bringing two families together is a beautiful but complex journey. Whether you’re stepping into a stepparent…