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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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With the Old Breed is widely considered one of the greatest war memoirs ever written. Penned by Eugene Sledge, a Marine who fought with the 1st Division — the old breed — in the Pacific campaigns of Peleliu and Okinawa, the book is unflinching, deepl... more

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Back in 2019, David Epstein joined me to talk about his book Range and why generalists often thrive in a specialized world. Now he’s back with a new book that explores a seemingly opposite idea: the power of constraints. In Inside the Box, David argu... more

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You hear a lot today about how our ample screentime is affecting our mental health. But how is it affecting our bodies, and how is that impact on our bodies affecting, well, our mental health?

My guest today will unpack the ways that digital technol... more

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While we often think of life as linear, my guest’s own life, along with a decade of research, has taught him that it’s anything but. In his latest book, What to Make of a Life, Jim Collins unpacks the cyclical pattern life actually unfolds in, and ho... more

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Recent Guests

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
Jim Collins
Author of What to Make of a Life
Columbia University / Author
Episode: A Map for Finding Direction and Purpose in Life (Again and Again)
David Bach
Author of The Automatic Millionaire, personal finance expert
Author, The Automatic Millionaire
Episode: Become an Automatic Millionaire
Dr. Scott Eilers
Clinical psychologist and author of The Light Between the Leaves
Clinical practice; author
Episode: Truths Your Therapist Won't Tell You About How to Get Your Mind Right
Trisha Pasricha, MD
Harvard gastroenterologist, author of You've Been Pooping All Wrong
Harvard Medical School
Episode: You’ve Been Pooping Wrong — Here’s How to Do It Better
William Ian Miller
Historian, professor of law, author of The Mystery of Courage
Author
Episode: The Mystery of Courage
Nelson Dellis
Six-time USA Memory Champion, author of Everyday Genius
Author, Everyday Genius
Episode: The Mental Skills for Becoming an Everyday Genius
Bill Gifford
Author of Hotwired: The Hidden Power of Heat Makes Us Stronger
HarperCollins / Books publisher (author)
Episode: The Hidden Power of Heat — How a Good Sweat Heals Your Body and Mind

Host

Brett McKay
Host of The Art of Manliness Podcast, known for engaging interviews and thoughtful discussions on personal development, relationships, and philosophy.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 27.1k ratings
  • Need more guests that represent blue collar and longer working hours

    I’ve been listening for years and it really is a good show, lately it just seems like every single guest that comes on appeases only to 9-5 desk job people… all the advice sounds good for someone who works only 40 hours but it’s hard to apply any of this to my 60 hours a week overnight shift mining job

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Randy7771
    United States17 days ago
  • World Class Podcast

    Have listened to thousands of podcasts over the years and can honestly say that AOM always delights and deliver fantastic insights and pearls of wisdom to be used by all in everyday life. Its host Brett is a man of humility and integrity which shines through on the show. Favourite moment - Cormac Macarthy (The Road) episode, where Brett bears his soul at the end when reading about the father telling the son that he's his boy and always will be. Heartbreaking and life affirmation moment, that res... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mike OConnor1670
    United Kingdom21 days ago
  • Well Rounded

    In a world where there are so many options of things to spend your time on, this podcast adds value to your time and attention. I am female and thoroughly enjoy this podcast. The McCay’s are thoughtful and insightful on the topics they choose. I feel more well rounded each time I listen. Thank you AoM!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SkylerDurden
    United Statesa month ago
  • Courage

    Good episode. But because I’m from a military family of combat vets (excluding myself), it’s the 1000 yard stare and not the 2000 yard stare. Also, my Dad flew 35 combat missions spanning two years and never had courage diminish, including when he was shot down on his last mission. As he and my uncles and grandfathers, spanning four wars, expressed; individual warriors and individual levels of courage and yet your very informative guest seemed insistent that every combatant has little more after... more

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    5
    Amdyfyn
    United States2 months ago
  • Mind-Bending Encouragement!

    I’ve been listening to this podcast often on for the last five years… Today’s episode, interviewing the author of the book, Beyond Belief, was the most helpful one I’ve ever heard. Applying these truths have certainly improved my life. Worth your time and attention!

    Apple Podcasts
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    ADrag00n
    United States2 months ago

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Become an Automatic Millionaire
Q: What is the latte factor and why is it important?
It's a metaphor for how small, unconscious spending (like daily lattes) can prevent people from investing; by redirecting even small amounts toward investments, you can reach meaningful wealth over time, especially when combined with compound growth.
The Mental Skills for Becoming an Everyday Genius
Q: Why start with memory as a foundational skill?
Memory is essential to human identity and cognition; easier retrieval of stored information enables application across multiple domains and drives better thinking.
The Mental Skills for Becoming an Everyday Genius
Q: How do you define genius in the context of everyday skills?
Genius is about the application of intelligence in flexible, adaptable ways, built from a trained relationship with your mind and broad world knowledge rather than a fixed gift.
The Hidden Power of Heat — How a Good Sweat Heals Your Body and Mind
Q: What sparked your interest in heat and heat therapy, and what did you find surprising about heat tolerance?
I started from endurance racing and a belief that heat was a weakness; the surprise was that heat tolerance can be trained and that heat exposure has broad, sometimes surprising, benefits beyond mere comfort, including cardiovascular and cognitive effects.
The Power of a Purpose-Driven Life
Q: What steps can people take to find and cultivate their purpose in practical terms?
Start by listing what matters most, look to what you already do, set values-driven goals, and build a life narrative with chapters and turning points to continually repurpose your life toward meaningful aims.

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Recent guests on The Art of Manliness include:

1. David Epstein
2. Manoush Zomorodi
3. Jim Collins
4. David Bach
5. Dr. Scott Eilers
6. Trisha Pasricha, MD
7. William Ian Miller
8. Nelson Dellis

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