Podcast #1,090: Chasing the White Whale — Into the Depths of Moby-Dick
If you went to high school in America, you probably read Moby-Dick — or, more likely, you skimmed the…
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The Hidden Fatigue of Switching — And How to Fix It
Spend a day toiling as a knowledge worker, and you can leave the office feeling mentally fried. You may not have…
Stoic Philosophy in the James Bond Novels
One of the things that makes the James Bond books better than the James Bond films, is that while the latter…
Odds & Ends: October 17, 2025
The Age of Innocence. I recently asked ChatGPT for a random movie recommendation from the Criterion Collection…
How to Buy and Use a Burner Phone
In an age when every tap, text, and location ping is tracked, there are times when a little anonymity goes a…
Podcast #1,089: The 6 Practices of the Ultimate Morning Routine
in: Advice, Character, Podcast Brett & Kate McKay • October 14, 2025 There’s been a lot of talk…
What Lonesome Dove Can Teach Us About the 4 Tensions of Friendship
“Woodrow,” Gus McCrae says, lying in a bed dying, “quite a party.”It’s one of my favorite lines from my favorite…
My Favorite Fall Jacket | The Art of Manliness
Note: I first published this post back in 2020. Five years later, I keep busting out this jacket each fall, and…
How to Make Anger Your Ally
Most of us grow up thinking of anger as a problem. We’re told it’s childish, irrational, and something to…
Podcast #1,088: The Classical Code of Manhood
in: Character, Knowledge of Men, Podcast Brett & Kate McKay • October 7, 2025 What does it mean…
15 Things Sitting in Your Garage That You Should Finally Get Rid Of
A garage is supposed to be for cars. A workbench. A bike or two. Maybe a garage gym. But most of us end up using…
Skill of the Week: Stop a Nosebleed
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — having…
Prevention, Action, and Community Support – Talking About Men’s Health
Prevention, Action, and Community Support
Every September, Men’s Health Network (MHN) joins with families,…
Odds & Ends: October 3, 2025
Bellroy Hanging Toiletry Kit. My old dopp kit finally gave up the ghost after years of faithful service, so…
How to Crack a Whip
Over its long history, the whip has been tool for a variety of men.Cowboys in the American West, South American…
Simple and Effective Ways Fathers Can Support Healthy Habits in Kids – Talking…
Simple and Effective Ways Fathers Can Support Healthy Habits in Kids
Blog Contributor: Emily Taylor, Online…
Podcast #1,087: Why You Need the Good Stress of Socializing
You may have heard of hormesis — the idea that intentionally embracing small stressors activates the body’s…
What My Workout Has Looked Like Lately
If you’ve been following AoM for a while, you know that strength training is a central part of my daily life —…
Skill of the Week: Sharpen a Pocket Knife
in: Featured, How To, Skills, Visual Guides Brett & Kate McKay • September 28, 2025An important…
How to Beat the Claw Game
You’ll find them lurking in the lobbies of grocery stores, bowling alleys, movie theaters, and arcades: the claw…