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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
Technology
Nutrition

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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Remember the old hotel ice machines? The kind where you'd slide your bucket under the chute and hear the avalanche of cubes crashing into it? There was something so fun and strangely gratifying about that thing.

Or think about breaking an icicle off... more

People are told their whole lives how important it is to find their purpose. But many find the search frustrating. They feel there's one true calling or one grand goal they're supposed to be pursuing, but they can't seem to discern what it is.

My gu... more

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With the release of Christopher Nolan's adaptation of the Odyssey, it seems like everyone's been talking about a 3,000-year-old epic again. But my guest thinks this ancient tale offers a framework for understanding our modern lives that you probably ... more

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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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Recent Guests

Jordan Grumet
Author of The Purpose Code; former physician who pursued hospice work and personal finance writing
Author, physician, hospice medical director
Episode: Big P vs. Little P Purpose: Why You Don't Need to Find Your One True Calling
Patrick Deneen
Professor of political science, author of American Odyssey
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Episode: Restless, Rooted: What the Odyssey Reveals About Americans' Divided Souls
John Richardson
Co-author of Never Settle; negotiation educator at MIT Sloan School of Management
MIT Sloan School of Management
Episode: The Secret Skills of Master Negotiators
Jia Jiang
Author of Easy Discipline
Episode: The Art of Easy Discipline
Margie Lachman
Professor of psychology, Brandeis University
Brandeis University
Episode: Beyond Midlife Myths: Why Middle Age Can Be Your Prime Time
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

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Brett McKay
Host of The Art of Manliness

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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 States2 months ago
  • This is ridiculously cringe

    God awful

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Abacus enfmd
    United States2 months 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 States2 months 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
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    Steven
    2 months ago

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Big P vs. Little P Purpose: Why You Don't Need to Find Your One True Calling
Q: You argue that purpose isn't found, it's created. What first steps would you suggest to someone starting this process?
Start with a regret audit to identify what would genuinely matter at the end of life, then explore childhood joys to uncover natural anchors. Subtract what you dislike from current roles to reveal a kernel of passion, and finally experiment with various activities (spaghetti method) to see what lights you up and creates flow.
Big P vs. Little P Purpose: Why You Don't Need to Find Your One True Calling
Q: How do we go about creating a little p purpose rather than chasing a big P goal?
Jordan explains that purpose should be built from anchors and ongoing engagement in activities you enjoy, rather than chasing one grand destiny. He recommends practical exercises like regret audits, revisiting childhood joys, the art of subtraction, and the spaghetti method to identify potential anchors and then climb toward them gradually.
Beyond Midlife Myths: Why Middle Age Can Be Your Prime Time
Q: What practical steps can someone take to navigate midlife positively?
Engage in life reviews to reflect on goals, adopt a gain-frame mindset, maintain social connections, and pursue gradual goals (like education or career changes) that can be achieved over time.
Beyond Midlife Myths: Why Middle Age Can Be Your Prime Time
Q: Is midlife truly a crisis point or a time of opportunity?
The guest argues it is largely a myth that midlife is automatically a crisis; for many, it is a period of growth, with opportunities for creativity, healthy aging, and meaningful social roles.
Beyond Midlife Myths: Why Middle Age Can Be Your Prime Time
Q: What is lifespan research and how does it differ from simply comparing people of different ages?
Lifespan research follows the same people over time to observe how they change, offering a view of processes of change and prevention rather than a snapshot comparison across ages.

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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.

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