
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 1179 | Founded | 17 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PhilosophyEducationSociety & Culture | |||

Professor of psychology Angela Duckworth is famous for her work on grit — the combination of passion and perseverance that leads to high achievement. But she’s come to an increasing appreciation for the fact that success isn't just a matter of the qu... more
The ancient Greeks believed the human soul had three parts: reason, appetite, and something called thumos. Thumos is difficult to translate into English. It encompasses anger, noble spiritedness, pride, ambition, a sense of honor, and the drive to ac... more
Note: This is a rebroadcast.
Have you ever known one of those people who seemed to be able to connect with anyone? The kind of person who had the ability to make others feel understood and smoothly navigate even the trickiest of conversations?
Cha... more
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
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It’s been a while since I logged on to Brett’s AoM podcast and what a great reminder to keep him in your top podcast hosts and shows to listen to. Another great episode on Easy Discipline.
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!
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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.
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.
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The show offers thoughtful, practical conversations focused on how men can improve everyday life—covering philosophy, education, relationships, fitness, work, and personal growth. Guests range from authors and historians to psychologists, physicians, and teachers, with an emphasis on actionable frameworks, timeless skills, and meaningful rituals. Across episodes, listeners encounter ideas about purpose (big vs. small), disciplined routines that are enjoyable and sustainable, and how to navigate midlife, career transitions, and fatherhood with intention. The format often blends bookish insight with real-world how-tos, making complex topics feel accessible and applicable to daily life.
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