Types of Lousy Male Friends
Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Steve Kamb.We all know “That Guy,” and we all have at least one in our…
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Odds & Ends: July 31, 2026
The Friends of Eddie Coyle. This week I watched this 1973 crime film during my Zone 2 cardio, and man, it’s…
7 Ways to Sock Away an Extra $1,000 in the Next 30 Days
Things are hard out there in the money game. It seems like every month the cost of stuff goes up, making it…
Podcast #1,127: Restless, Rooted — What the Odyssey Reveals About Americans’…
in: Character, Manhood, Podcast Brett & Kate McKay • July 28, 2026 With the release of…
The Abilene Paradox: Why Groups End Up Doing Things Nobody Wants to Do
Over on Dying Breed, we’ve been doing a book club where we’re reading Lonesome Dove.If you haven’t read Lonesome…
Compound Interest Formula and Benefits
“Compound interest is the Eighth Wonder of the World. He who understands it, earns it; he who doesn’t, pays…
The 5 Most Popular Podcast Episodes of the Year (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…
Odds & Ends: July 24, 2026
OAS Saguaro swim shorts. I needed a new pair of swim trunks this summer. I’ve always loved Western motifs, and…
5 Great Books About Road Trips (and Where They Really Take You)
Even as a 38-year-old guy, I still love the feeling of embarking on road trips. They promise freedom, romance,…
Podcast #1,126: The Secret Skills of Master Negotiators
When most people think of negotiation, they picture big, high-stakes moments: haggling over the price of a…
The Cure for the Summertime Blues
When we think of summer, we tend to think of warm, languid, blue-skied days. Pool parties and backyard BBQs.…
36 Handy, Lifesaving, and Fun Uses for a Pocketknife
Way back in 2008, we proclaimed that every man should carry a pocketknife. If you haven’t made one part of your…
Odds & Ends: July 17, 2026
At 91, He’s Hiking the Appalachian Trail. Again. In 2017, Dale “Grey Beard” Sanders became the oldest person to…
How to Throw a Tomahawk (And Nail the Target)
While we often imagine tomahawks being thrown in battle by the early residents of our country, American Indians…
Podcast #1,125: The Art of Easy Discipline
in: Character, Podcast, Self-Improvement Brett & Kate McKay • July 14, 2026 Most people assume…
How to Recognize and Deal With High-Conflict People
You’ve been on the volunteer committee at church for three weeks when the texts start.It’s 9:47 PM on a Tuesday,…
Best Movies to Watch: 100 Must See Movies
For whatever reason (most likely the fact that viewing is easier than reading), films don’t seem to garner the…
Two 5-Minute Weekly Chores With a Surprisingly Big Payoff
There are a lot of tasks that go into keeping your household running and your home ship-shape.I keep a weekly…
Odds & Ends: July 10, 2026
No hair transplants, pills or toupees. These men are embracing baldness. While plenty of guys are flying to…
Podcast #1,124: Beyond Midlife Myths — Why Middle Age Can Be Your Prime Time
in: Character, Podcast, Self-Improvement Brett & Kate McKay • July 7, 2026Many of us grow up…