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The Art of Manliness

The Art of Manliness
Mental Health
Philosophy
Emotional Intelligence
Happiness
Leadership
Relationships
Parenting
Personal Development
Stoicism
Marcus Aurelius
Christianity
Resilience
Anxiety
Health
Social Anxiety
Roman Empire
Friendship
Nutrition
Community
Technology

The Art of Manliness Podcast aims to deepen and improve every area of a man's life, from fitness and philosophy, to relationships and productivity. Engaging and edifying interviews with some of the world's most interesting doers and thinkers drop the fluff and filler to glean guests' very best, potentially life-changing, insights.

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You can't help but notice, in yourself and in others, how much less people are reading these days. When it comes to content consumption, we're often replacing articles and books with videos and, well, podcasts.

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It's always been intimidating to enter a room where you don't know everyone, or anyone, and to initiate conversation with people at a wedding, holiday party, or work event. But it's never felt more potentially awkward and anxiety-generating than in a... more

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If you’ve been following the Art of Manliness for a while, you know that I typically interview the authors of books on this podcast. But,

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We live in a world of pervasive noise. Even when we're alone and our surroundings are quiet, our devices bombard us with an endless stream of inputs — messages, news, opinions, entertainment — and we feel constantly connected.

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Recent Guests

Jeanne Martinet
Author of The Art of Mingling
Episode: The Lost Art of Mingling: How to Talk to Anyone, Anywhere
Brandon Flowers
Frontman of The Killers and solo artist
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Episode: Brandon Flowers, Frontman of the Killers, on Family, Faith, and Becoming a Thrasher
John Mark Comer
Pastor and author
Author of Into the Quiet
Episode: Silence, Solitude, Stillness: The Spiritual Disciplines We Need in a Noisy World
Gabe Bullard
Author of Against Convenience
Author, Against Convenience
Episode: Why Modern Convenience Feels So Inconvenient
Ravi Gupta
Author of The Invisible List
ReadInvisibleList.com
Episode: The One-Skill-a-Year Plan for a More Interesting Life
Jim VandeHei
Co-founder and CEO of Axios; author of Simplify
Axios
Episode: The 3-Step System for Simplifying Your Work and Life
Mark Hertling
Retired three-star general, author of If I Don't Return
Former US Army; Author
Episode: If I Don’t Return: A General's Wartime Journal for His Sons
Angela Duckworth
Professor of Psychology and author of Situated
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: To Change Yourself, Change Your Situation
Mike LeBlanc
Author of What If Anger Is the Answer; decorated Marine, Harvard Business School grad, tech founder
Foundation Future Industries / author
Episode: The Lost Virtue of Thumos (And Why Men Need It)

Host

Brett McKay
Host of The Art of Manliness

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 28k ratings
  • Worthwhile. Period.

    Been listening since the beginning, so worthwhile! Thanks Brett for keeping at it. Glad you were able to speak to Brandon Flowers, way to go.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NorthernWpg
    Canada19 days ago
  • One of the best

    I've been an A of M newsletter subscriber since 2010, and both the newsletter and the podcast are always informative and interesting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JACberg
    United Statesa month ago
  • A decade of making me a better man.

    For the last decade I have been a faithful listener of Brett and the AOM podcast. I can truly say I am a better father, husband, and friend because of this podcast. Brett has introduced me to authors, thought leaders, books, and organizations that have transformed the way I walk through life. I appreciate Brett’s well researched questions, thoughtful commentary, and lived out faith. I highly recommend giving it a listen and “put what you hear into practice.”

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    M. Ishmael
    United States2 months ago
  • Hate your new logo

    Get another one that shows true manliness, not just aggression. ☹️☹️ Bad call.

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    United States2 months ago
  • Advertisements

    There are way too many advertisements splitting up natural conversations mid sentence. Brutal.

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The Lost Art of Mingling: How to Talk to Anyone, Anywhere
Q: How do you keep the conversation going?
Ask questions and make observations about the setting, while also volunteering information about yourself so the exchange feels mutual rather than like an interview.
The Lost Art of Mingling: How to Talk to Anyone, Anywhere
Q: How do you figure out which group or which person is open to mingling?
Look for open body language, people glancing around, and groups that are not tightly closed off. Someone whose style resembles yours may also be approachable.
Why Modern Convenience Feels So Inconvenient
Q: What practical steps can listeners take today to embrace a bit more friction without giving up useful conveniences?
Take stock at the end of the day to assess what was truly saved, consider deleting or shedding services you don't actually need, and adopt a deliberate, questions-first approach before adopting new tools.
Why Modern Convenience Feels So Inconvenient
Q: Tell us about the two conveniences you started with and why they're in the book as examples.
They're used to illustrate how even seemingly simple tech like self-checkout and the Starbucks app can inadvertently remove friction that once aided human interaction and experiential quality, turning convenience into a mixed bag of time savings and new complications.
Silence, Solitude, Stillness: The Spiritual Disciplines We Need in a Noisy World
Q: What is the difference between loneliness and solitude, and why does that matter for spiritual practice?
Loneliness is an unwanted ache for love that cannot be satisfied by social interaction, while solitude is a chosen withdrawal that allows a person to be alone with themselves, their heart, and God, leading to a healthier sense of self and belonging.

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2. Brandon Flowers
3. John Mark Comer
4. Gabe Bullard
5. Ravi Gupta
6. Jim VandeHei
7. Mark Hertling
8. Angela Duckworth

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