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The Art of Manliness

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

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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When most people think of negotiation, they picture big, high-stakes moments: haggling over the price of a house, negotiating a starting salary, or hammering out the terms of a business deal. But negotiation is also something we do every day. It’s wo... more

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Most people assume that if a goal is hard to achieve, getting there has to feel hard too. We tend to believe that extraordinary results require extraordinary suffering.

But my guest says the secret to success isn't gritting your teeth; it's making t... more

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Many of us grow up believing that midlife is when things start going downhill. Your body's breaking down, your best work is behind you, and you may fall into a full-blown existential crisis. But a lot of what we think we know about midlife turns out ... more

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George Washington is perhaps the most familiar figure in American history. But most people really only know the image of him they see in marble statues and patriotic paintings. Behind those symbols was a real man: ambitious, self-taught, intensely co... more

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Recent Guests

HW. Brands
Historian and author of American Patriarch
Penguin Random House (publisher)
Episode: George Washington — The Man Behind the Monument
Derek Coburn
Financial advisor and author of Let's Retire Retirement
Cadre (organization)
Episode: The Retirement Trap — Should You Really Stop Working at 65?
Luke Burgis
Author of The One and the 99, Forging Identity in the Age of Social Contagion
Author
Episode: Belonging Without Conforming — The Path From Pseudo Self to Solid Self
Steve Kamb
Founder of Nerd Fitness, author
Nerd Fitness
Episode: How to Try Again
Milica McDowell
Physical therapist, co-author of Walk
Gait Happens / co-author of Walk
Episode: Built to Walk — How Modern Shoes and Weak Feet Are Holding You Back
Jon Tyson
Author of The Intentional Father, A Practical Guide to Raise Sons of Courage and Character
Author, The Intentional Father
Episode: How to Turn a Boy Into a Man
Henry Sledge
Author, The Old Breed, The Complete Story Revealed; son of Eugene Sledge
Author, Historian
Episode: Inside With the Old Breed — A Conversation With Eugene Sledge’s Son
David Epstein
Author of Inside the Box, educator and writer
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt / author
Episode: How Constraints Help You Focus, Create, and Finish
Manoush Zomorodi
Host of NPR's TED Radio Hour and author of Body Electric
Author, Journalist
Episode: Why Screen Time Leaves You Exhausted — And How to Reverse Its Effects

Host

Brett McKay
Host of The Art of Manliness

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 27.2k ratings
  • Brettiful

    I’ve been listening to AoM for over 5 years now and the diverse array of topics and experts interviewed never ceases to amaze me. It’s different every time but always interesting. I find myself doing a deep dive into whatever is discussed almost every time! Thank you for all that you do Brett! Your work is spreading knowledge and improving lives in ways you’ll never know!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Orinda4Life
    United Statesa month ago
  • This is ridiculously cringe

    God awful

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Abacus enfmd
    United Statesa month ago
  • My favorite podcast

    I’ve been listening to AoM for probably 12 years now. It is the only podcast that I can say that about, and while my tastes on other things change, this one has been so useful to me throughout my life. I’m in my mid 40s, about the same age as Brett and it is sort of like we are growing up at the same rate, so everything always feels relevant throughout the different seasons of life. There’s something for everyone in this podcast and it isn’t as male specific as you might think.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AoM is my favorite
    United Statesa month ago
  • Always learning

    Mr. McKay you have an awesome podcast. I always learn something new from you and your guest. Look forward to your new shows every week. Thank you for all the work you do helping us stay manly.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    awill314
    United States2 months ago
  • Great podcast.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Steven
    2 months ago

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Guest selection is often diverse yet deeply aligned with practical self-improvement.
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Belonging Without Conforming — The Path From Pseudo Self to Solid Self
Q: What were you seeing in the broader culture that gave you this hunch that the tension between self and group might be causing problems?
The guest observed a paradox where people were both more selfish and more tribal, with conformity pressures within groups and online spaces contributing to fragmentation rather than authentic belonging.
The Retirement Trap — Should You Really Stop Working at 65?
Q: How can delaying retirement by a few years change financial math and quality of life?
Working a few extra years reduces the required savings for a given lifestyle, lowers anxiety about retirement, and provides more time for relationships and experiences, making it feasible to enjoy life now while still planning for the future.
The Retirement Trap — Should You Really Stop Working at 65?
Q: What are the main problems with the traditional 65 retirement model?
People experience stress and anxiety about stopping work, sacrifice health and family experiences, and face unrealistic financial targets to fund decades of retirement when life expectancy is much longer today.
The Retirement Trap — Should You Really Stop Working at 65?
Q: What is the historical origin of our modern idea of retirement?
The concept originated in 19th-century Europe, with social insurance planning in Germany that set retirement ages, initially at 70 and later moved to 65 as life expectancy changed, creating a model that assumed short retirements and longer working lives.
How to Try Again
Q: What is the most reliable tactic for sustaining effort?
Two core tactics are the 'shower theory' (allowing for slips and starting again) and the 'half-assing' approach (doing the minimum viable effort consistently to keep moving).

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Art of Manliness

What is The Art of Manliness about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Interviews center on practical philosophy, personal development, productivity, and real-world skills aimed at helping men improve daily life. Sessions frequently explore virtue, leadership, relationships, health, and purposeful living through insights from authors, researchers, and practitioners. Guests span parenting experts, business thinkers, psychologists, historians, and fitness/health writers, offering frameworks you can apply—from building habits and finances to finding meaning and navigating tough conversations. The conversations tend to be grounded, action-oriented, and geared toward long-term personal growth rather than quick fixes, with a consistent emphasis on timeless skills and self-improvement.

A notable throughline is pairi... more

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2. Derek Coburn
3. Luke Burgis
4. Steve Kamb
5. Milica McDowell
6. Jon Tyson
7. Henry Sledge
8. David Epstein

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