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, if you’ve been following the Art of Manliness for a while, you’ll know why I had to make an exception for today’s guest.Brandon Flowers is my very favorite musical artist. He is the frontman for the multi-platinum-record-e ... Show More
Oct 6
Silence, Solitude, Stillness: The Spiritual Disciplines We Need in a Noisy World
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.My guest argues that this lack of both silence and sol ... Show More
53m 4s
Sep 29
Why Modern Convenience Feels So Inconvenient
Modern life is filled with conveniences designed to make things easier. We can order dinner without leaving the couch, check ourselves out at the grocery store, communicate instantly with anyone, and stream nearly every movie and song ever made.So why do we often feel busier, mor ... Show More
52m 53s
Oct 2023
Survival Expert Trapped in the Wild
As an outdoors survivalist, Ken Hildebrand believes he’s prepared for any eventuality. But when he upends his quad bike on a remote mountain pass, his skills and training are strained to the limit. Trapped underneath the vehicle, can he stay calm and put theory into practice? And ... Show More
52m 22s
Jul 2023
surviving vs. living ep.36
Sometimes we get stuck in the default setting of survival. We go through life following a mundane routine that simply allows us to get from one day to the next. Unfortunately, this way of surviving stops us from truly living our lives, taking risks, exploring new experiences and ... Show More
39m 50s