The Art of Manliness

In this episode, host Brett McKay interviews Jim VandeHei, co-founder of Axios and co-author of *Simplify*, to discuss how to combat the modern drift toward complexity.

Retired three-star General Mark Hurtling discusses his book *If I Don't Return*, based on a journal he started for his sons during Operation Desert Storm.

Angela Duckworth discusses her book *Situated*, arguing that environment shapes success more than internal grit.

Brett McKay interviews Mike LeBlanc, author of *What If Anger Is The Answer*, about the ancient Greek concept of *thumos*.

Host Brett McKay interviews author Charles Duhigg about his book *Super Communicators*, exploring the "matching principle" for building deeper connections.

Brett McKay interviews Ian Bogost about his new book, *The Small Stuff*, which explores the overlooked joy of tactile interactions with the physical world.

Jordan Grumet argues that pursuing a singular "Big P" purpose often leads to burnout and anxiety, advocating instead for "Little P" purposes—small, enjoyable actions that create meaning.

Brett McKay interviews political scientist Patrick Dineen, author of *American Odyssey*, who argues that Homer’s epic captures the core American…

John Richardson, MIT negotiation professor and co-author of *Never Settle*, joins the AOM Podcast to demystify negotiation as a daily skill for influencing decisions.