Order of Man

Failures, victories, wins, and losses. We're exploring, uncovering, and unpacking the most valuable life lessons learned from the most successful men on the planet. Conversations include Jocko, Chris Williamson, Ben Shapiro, Dave Ramsey, David Goggins, Tim Tebow, Shawn Ryan, Cam Hanes, Terry Crews, Matthew McConaughey, Adam Carolla, Robert Greene, Ryan Holiday, Mark Manson, and so many more. If you want to learn how to be a better man, we've got you covered.

Recovering from Vacation Mode | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES 08/15/2026

Aging Bodies, Defiant Children, and Rejecting Gossip | ASK ME ANYTHING 08/12/2026

RICK TRIMMER | Win the Game of Money 08/11/2026

RICK TRIMMER | Win the Game of Money If you've ever lost everything (a business, a marriage, your sense of who you are) this conversation is proof that the collapse isn't the end of your story. Rick Trimmer walks through the exact math he and his wife used to climb out of $640,000 in debt: the thousand-day stretch with no pay, the decade of living on a thousand dollars a month, and the brutal conversations he had with himself and his wife about what they actually wanted. If you're in the hole right now, or you're scared of ever being in it, this is the blueprint for how a man digs out without excuses and without quitting on his family. But this isn't just a comeback story; it's a lesson in delayed gratification and what winning the game really looks like. We’ll cover how to build passive income, take advantage of opportunities that scare you, and chose freedom over the appearance of success. If you're tired of chasing a lifestyle you can't afford, or you're ready to start building something that actually lasts, this conversation gives you the mindset and the moves to get there. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Episode Introduction 03:05 - Introduction to Rick Trimmer and Real Business Owners 05:08 - What Sets Entrepreneurs Apart: IQ, Drive, and Delusion 07:10 - Overcoming Weaknesses and the Power of Mentorship 09:12 - Leaving Corporate Life and Betting on Yourself 11:23 - The Reality of Financial Risk and Losing It All 13:32 - Repaying $640k Debt and Working 1,000 Days Straight 17:01 - Sacrifice, Top Ramen, and Building a Foundation 23:08 - Living on $1,000 a Month to Buy Freedom 29:05 - Getting Started in Real Estate and Finding Mentors 37:49 - Creative Financing and Acquiring Rental Properties 43:30 - Hitting the Passive Income Goal and Traveling the World 49:19 - Why Financial Freedom and Time with Family is Worth the Grind 54:57 - Consumerism vs. Real Wealth 01:00:55 - The Men's Forge and the Power of Live Events 01:04:29 - Saying "Yes" to New Opportunities 01:08:36 - Where to Connect with Rick Trimmer Battle Planners: Order Ryan's new book, . For more information on the . Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, /episode/index/show/orderofman/id/42387665

You're Trading Your Life Away | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES 08/07/2026

Dealing with a Health Scare, Finding New Purpose, Offering Grace When it's Hard | ASK ME ANYTHING 08/05/2026

What I've Learned in a Decade of Podcasting 08/04/2026

Strong Backs, Callused Hands, and Bruised Hearts | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES 07/31/2026

Kill Comparison, Keep Calm Under Pressure, and Becoming Your Own Father | ASK ME ANYTHING 07/29/2026

RICH COOPER | Become a High-Value Man 07/28/2026

RICH COOPER | Become a High-Value Man Every relationship you're in is running a test you don't even know you're taking. And, most men are failing it in slow motion. Today's guest built his reputation calling out the exact moments men hand over their frame without noticing: the pedestal-building, the concessions that pile up one at a time until there are a thousand of them, the "I appreciate your energy" while she's quietly checking out. This isn't theory. It's the pattern behind every man who woke up one day wondering how he ended up as her Plan B in his own home. We're getting into “shit tests” and why they never stop, why contempt is the clock counting down on a marriage, and why the “go plan” is the same as the “stay plan" might be the most freeing sentence you hear all year. We'll cover a few of the 7 spokes of a high-value man, some of the the 21 red flags and 16 green flags worth knowing before you commit, and why proximity, familiarity, and exclusivity are what actually build attraction. If you've ever felt like you're auditioning for your own life, this episode is your wake-up call. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Introduction and Social Media Platforms 03:47 - Male Friendships and Testing Boundaries 05:08 - The Rise of the "Boss Girl" Avatar 06:51 - Why Modern Men Struggle with Masculinity 11:09 - Taking Frame Back in Relationships 14:18 - The Process of Betatization and Concessions 17:44 - Decisiveness and Leading in Dating 21:08 - How Cultural Narratives Weaken Men 24:36 - Tuning Into Your Inner Asshole 28:02 - Establishing Boundaries and Determinative Action 33:17 - Addressing Toxic Masculinity Accusations 37:10 - Handling Competency and Shit Tests 39:28 - The Fishing Boat Analogy for Maintaining Attraction 42:45 - The 7 Spokes of a High-Value Man 48:58 - Avoiding Bitterness and the Black Pill Mentality 53:45 - Major Red Flags to Avoid in Dating 55:25 - The Controversy Around Women and Tattoos 57:55 - Green Flags to Look for in a Partner 01:00:48 - Overview of 'Top Shelf Man' and Where to Connect Battle Planners: Order Ryan's new book, . For more information on the . Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, /episode/index/show/orderofman/id/42239125

A Man Only Has Five Types of Friends | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES 07/24/2026

3 Things That Don't Lie: Bank Account, Calendar, Scale | ASK ME ANYTHING 07/22/2026

KEITH YACKEY | The 5 Dials of a Better Marriage 07/21/2026

KEITH YACKEY | The 5 Dials of a Better Marriage Most men think attraction is something that happens to them (a switch their wife either flips or doesn't). Keith Yackey burns that idea to the ground. After two divorces, he built a framework around one brutal truth: you don't get what you want, you get what you are. If she's not leaning in anymore, that's not a mystery. That's a mirror. In this conversation, Keith breaks down the five dials every man is quietly failing (parent, partner, producer, player, and power) and hands you the exact language to rate yourself against them. We get into why scheduling sex builds more desire than spontaneity ever will, why "I did it for you" is the worst thing a man can say, and why the guys who stop chasing anything eventually get left by everything. This isn't theory. It's the same math Keith used to go from a 19 out of 100 to the best marriage of his life. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Welcome to Mickler Manor 01:53 Montana Knife Company Gift & Blood Brothers 04:06 Learning How to Receive Help as a Man 08:23 Do Men Need to Hit Rock Bottom? 10:36 Realizing You Are the Common Denominator 12:55 Becoming a Better Coach Through Failure 14:38 Why Men Need Stories of Struggle 18:42 Purpose, Mission, and Identity Over Ego 22:33 The Raw Truth About Relationship Dynamics 24:42 Extreme Ownership vs. Victim Mentality 28:53 What a "Fulfilled" Woman Wants 32:43 The Power of Boundaries and Saying "No" 36:57 The Importance of Brotherhood and Male Tribes 40:13 Overt vs. Covert Communication in Marriage 42:27 Overcoming Complacency in Relationships 46:20 Creating Novelty & Building Consistency 50:32 Self-Validation and Holding High Standards 54:42 Leading with Intention 58:34 Captain of the Vessel vs. Passengers 01:02:35 Support, Peacemaking, and Shared Joy 01:06:31 Direct Communication and Expressing Desires 01:12:45 Why Scheduling Intimacy Works 01:16:53 The 5 Dials of Long-Term Attraction 01:23:10 Rating Yourself and Fixing Your Relationship Grade 01:29:32 Modeling Love and Setting the Container 01:32:52 Connecting with Keith Yackey & Married Game Battle Planners: Order Ryan's new book, . For more information on the . Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, /episode/index/show/orderofman/id/42162590

Small Talk Creates Big Opportunity | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES 07/17/2026

Losing Your Job, Raising a Step-Son, and Making Payroll | ASK ME ANYTHING 07/15/2026

KYLE CARNOHAN | How Fatherhood Will Save Humanity 07/14/2026

KYLE CARNOHAN | How Fatherhood Will Save Humanity Men are drowning in a culture that rewards the appearance of strength. You’ve likely heard the term, “ripped, rich, and rare.” It misses the one thing that actually builds it: the willingness to fail, feel it, and let their kids watch them do it. Today's guest calls this the "Upside Down Game," the con every man eventually has to walk away from if he wants to become someone worth following. This conversation goes straight at the blindness most men carry about themselves, the resistance that waits for every man trying to change, and why the hardest thing on earth isn't becoming a warrior; it's accepting your own humanity first. joins me to talk about the greatest awakening happening among men right now, and what it actually looks like to raise kids who can hold frame in a world built to knock them off it. We get into the difference between being calm and being a pushover, why “non-reactive” doesn't mean passive, and how a strong spine and a soft heart aren't opposites, they're the whole point. If you've ever wondered whether your kids are learning more from your failures than your victories, this episode will answer that question whether you're ready for it or not. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Introduction and Reconnecting 01:09 - The State of Modern Podcasting vs. Real Connection 03:22 - The Great Awakening: Transitioning from Promotion to Realness 05:24 - Embracing Failure, Disaster, and Finding Faith 07:23 - The Struggle for Men to Accept Their Humanity 09:22 - Falling in Love with the Process Over the Outcome 10:00 - Finding Peace in Major Life Hardships 11:51 - Teaching Children Resilience Through Witnessing Hardship 14:38 - Spotting Your Blind Spots and Learning to Continually Reconcile 19:40 - The Importance of Finding an Accurate Mirror in Life 21:30 - Navigating Different Personalities Under One Roof 22:38 - Unconditional Love and Radical Non-Reactivity in Parenting 27:11 - Stripping Away the Tough Guy Persona 30:20 - Overcoming the Need to Force and Strong-Arm Your Family 32:18 - Maintaining a Calm Nervous System Amidst Household Chaos 36:36 - Commanding Respect vs. Demanding Compliance 39:38 - The Societal Shift and Misconceptions of Kindness in Men 41:56 - The Balance: Hard Man with a Soft Heart 45:01 - Maintaining Your Frame vs. Being a Pushover 48:45 - The Courage Required for Calm, Loving Pursuits in Conflict 50:51 - Holding the Line Calmly with Children 54:12 - How Raising Righteous Children Saves the Culture 56:05 - Yielding the Glory and Fighting Alongside Men 58:21 - Connecting with Kyle and Closing Thoughts Battle Planners: Order Ryan's new book, . For more information on the . Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, /episode/index/show/orderofman/id/42067130

The Rise of Vanishing Fatherhood | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES 07/10/2026

Hope is What Makes America Great, Living ‘The Man in the Arena’, and Calling Out Your Wife’s Secrets | ASK ME ANYTHING 07/08/2026

JAKE WOODARD | Building a Strong Spine & A Soft Heart 07/07/2026

JAKE WOODARD | Building a Strong Spine & A Soft Heart There's a war being waged on masculinity and femininity, and it's not an accident. Men are being told their strength is toxic. Women are being told their softness is weakness. The result is a generation of frustrated men, disenfranchised sons, and homes with no anchor. Today's guest calls it what it is: a deliberate weaponization of the sexes against each other, and it starts in the home. joins me to break down the difference between masculinity and manliness, why cities are quietly stripping men of their edge, and what it actually looks like to raise a son into a man. We get into red flags and green flags for both sexes, what it means to be a "masculine shield" for the woman in your life, and why "strong spine, soft heart" might be the most important phrase you hear all year. If you're a man trying to lead your home, or a woman wondering how to inspire the man in yours, this one's for both of you. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Masculinity Under Attack 03:53 Can Single Mothers Raise Masculine Boys? 07:48 The Masculine Shield Women Build 13:09 Taking Responsibility Instead of Blame 15:05 Why Nice Guys Lose Attraction 17:32 Leadership During Uncertainty 23:43 The Problem With Red Pill Influencers 27:57 Why Fatherhood Is the Greatest Success 30:10 Healing Childhood Trauma Through Accountability 36:18 Does Change Require Rock Bottom? 39:51 Masculinity vs. Manliness 44:53 Green Flags Every Man Should Develop 48:38 What Women Should Look For In A Man 51:17 The Power of Tenderness in Marriage 54:19 A Man Provides. A Woman Multiplies. 56:08 Women Are Amplifiers 58:00 Your Partner Reflects Your Leadership 01:00:37 Building a Home Instead of Just a House 01:02:13 Why Women Stop Trusting Men to Lead Battle Planners: Order Ryan's new book, . For more information on the . Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, /episode/index/show/orderofman/id/41988595

Men Plant Trees Before They Need Shade | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES 07/03/2026

How to Build Purpose, Find Friends Who Support Sobriety, and Hold Brothers Accountable | ASK ME ANYTHING 07/01/2026

MIKE GLOVER | The Man You’re Capable of Being is Dormant Inside of You 06/30/2026

MIKE GLOVER | The Man You’re Capable of Being is Dormant Inside of You Most men think preparedness is a bunker full of gear and ammo. My guest today, Mike Glover, knows better. A Green Beret, former CIA contractor, and founder of Fieldcraft Survival has spent his life teaching men that real readiness is a mindset before it's a skillset and that the hardest terrain you'll ever navigate isn't in the wilderness, it's the purgatory of your own worst chapter. In this conversation, Mike opens up about hardship, redemption, and what it took to pick himself up when the ground gave way beneath him. We get into why men today aren't weak so much as broken down, physically, hormonally, and spiritually. And, we talk about what it takes to rebuild. We talk about purpose and identity, the difference between the people who scatter and the people who'll always have your back, and why being targeted only sharpened his clarity about who he is and what he's built. This is a raw, unflinching look at accountability, manhood, and the courage to say what needs to be said. Mike doesn't hedge, and neither do we. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Mike's public redemption story 02:23 - Why men think about giving up 05:08 - Is fatherhood enough of a purpose? 07:29 - Rendering yourself obsolete as a father 09:42 - Why mortality gives life meaning 12:35 - Surviving public controversy 15:37 - Why people judge what they don't understand 18:02 - Avoiding bitterness after betrayal 19:23 - The "Three Rows at Your Funeral" lesson 22:42 - Whose criticism actually matters 24:08 - Why criticism often reveals your own insecurities 28:36 - Stress, preparedness, and real-world emergencies 32:12 - American Contingency and government scrutiny 37:00 - The danger of putting influencers on pedestals 39:10 - Tribalism and following the crowd 40:26 - Why not everyone becomes a leader 43:08 - Natural selection and modern society 45:52 - Government investigations and censorship 51:16 - Why prepared citizens matter 55:20 - The Second Amendment and balance of power 58:41 - Why conservatives need to become more vocal 01:00:58 - Rebuilding Fieldcraft Survival 01:03:22 - Mike's mission moving forward Battle Planners: Order Ryan's new book, . For more information on the . Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, /episode/index/show/orderofman/id/41903225

The Father Wound That Shapes Every Man | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES 06/26/2026

What Society Values in Men, Where Does a Man Start, and Why Humility Makes or Breaks Us | ASK ME ANYTHING 06/24/2026

GEORGE from TheTinMen | Why Men Are Killing Themselves 06/23/2026

GEORGE from TheTinMen | Why Men Are Killing Themselves Every day, men are dying. Not in some abstract, far-off statistic, but in your town, in your circles, maybe in your own family. They're isolated, disconnected, and being told the very things that make them men are the things that need to be fixed. Meanwhile, the culture cheers on the idea that hating men is a sign of strength, the family courts treat fathers as optional, and any space built exclusively for men gets torn down before it can do any good. Somewhere along the way, we decided men were the problem. My guest today says that's a lie, and he's got the platform to prove it. joins me to talk about why men are checking out, dropping out of therapy, and ending their own lives at staggering rates, and what it actually takes to turn that around. This isn't about coddling men or excusing them. It's about telling the truth: men aren't broken, the system around them is. We get into male friendship, the war on masculinity, the family court system, and why "man up" might be the worst advice we ever gave. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Welcome to The Tin Men & Men’s Emotional Expression 03:09 Are Men Talking—Or Are We Failing to Listen? 05:17 Why Therapy Isn’t Working for Many Men 07:45 The Power of Shoulder-to-Shoulder Conversations 08:29 Grief, Brotherhood & Opening Up 11:02 Normal Responses to Difficult Experiences 14:00 Men as Individuals, Not Categories 16:53 When Talking Alone Isn’t Enough 21:59 Why Society Pushes Back on Men’s Issues 24:18 Boys, Education & Cultural Messaging 28:33 Building Better Men in Everyday Life 34:18 Health, Education & Structural Change 38:43 How Boys Learn Differently 43:36 Misunderstanding Boys’ Behavior 46:15 Grassroots Solutions vs Government Solutions 48:24 Why Men Need Male Spaces 52:04 The Loss of Men-Only Communities 54:47 Brotherhood, Belonging & Better Outcomes 59:28 Final Thoughts & Where to Find The Tin Men Battle Planners: Order Ryan's new book, . For more information on the . Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, /episode/index/show/orderofman/id/41744405

7 Strategies for Becoming a Better Father | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES 06/19/2026

Invest in Self-Improvement, Take a Year For Yourself, and Never Seek Validation | ASK ME ANYTHING 06/17/2026

AJ KAZMIERCZAK | The Lost Art of Brotherhood 06/16/2026

AJ KAZMIERCZAK | The Lost Art of Brotherhood We've never been more connected, and we've never been more alone. Men have endless ways to reach each other and almost no reason they'll actually use them. We don't reach out. We don't check in. We won't pay another man a compliment without slapping "no homo" on the end of it to make sure nobody mistakes us for caring. And somewhere along the way, we decided that the first flowers a man receives should arrive at his funeral. This week, joins the show to tear that pattern apart. We get into why connection is the single most valuable skill a man can build, how to develop it on purpose, and why most guys would rather avoid the discomfort of self-auditing than face what's actually holding them back. We talk accountability, discernment, evolving without losing yourself, and what it really costs to be the kind of man other men want in their corner. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Episode Introduction 01:30 - Reconnecting After Montana Knife Company 05:20 - Why Men Are More Connected Yet More Isolated 08:00 - The Lost Art of Complimenting Other Men 12:57 - Building Relationships Through Small Conversations 16:24 - Accountability and Encouragement in Unexpected Places 21:16 - Why Communication Skills Matter More Than Credentials 24:47 - Whose Opinions Should Actually Matter 31:21 - Creating an Identity Instead of Fitting In 35:49 - Authenticity, Attention, and Standing Out 38:36 - Evolving Without Losing Yourself 42:55 - Why Honest Feedback Is So Rare 45:09 - Self-Auditing and Becoming More Self-Aware 49:08 - Fast Decision Makers vs Overthinkers 51:59 - The Problem With Being the “Nice Guy” 54:14 - Technical Reset + Bringing It Home 55:12 - Redefining What It Means to Be Alpha 57:36 - Family, Purpose, and Building a Meaningful Life 01:00:18 - Connection, Conversation, and Community 01:01:12 - Winter Strong, Sorenex, and Future Plans 01:02:59 - Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks Battle Planners: Order Ryan's new book, . For more information on the . Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, /episode/index/show/orderofman/id/41660390

How to Forge Masculinity Into Manliness | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES 06/12/2026

How to Forge Masculinity Into Manliness | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES Modern culture often treats masculinity as something dangerous that needs to be suppressed, softened, or apologized for. In this episode of Friday Field Notes, Ryan Michler challenges that narrative and draws a critical distinction between masculinity and manliness. Masculinity, Ryan argues, is the raw, God-given force within men - the drive to compete, build, protect, lead, and conquer. It is neither good nor bad on its own. Manliness, however, is what happens when that force is refined, disciplined, governed by principle, and directed toward a righteous purpose. Ryan outlines five practical ways to forge masculinity into manliness: attaching your strength to a mission, submitting yourself to discipline, living by a code, serving others, and embracing voluntary hardship. He explains why purpose, responsibility, and self-mastery are essential for becoming the man you're meant to be. If you've ever wrestled with what it means to be a strong man in today's world, this episode offers a framework for harnessing your natural gifts and turning them into something valuable for yourself, your family, and your community. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Introduction 00:07 The Lie We've Been Told About Masculinity 02:32 Masculinity vs. Manliness 04:58 Why "Toxic Masculinity" Gets It Wrong 07:17 Responsibility Over Shame 09:14 Choosing Who You Become 11:22 1. Attach Your Masculinity to a Mission 15:47 2. Submit Your Masculinity to Discipline 19:11 3. Govern Masculinity with Principles 23:08 4. Aim Your Strength in Service of Others 25:27 5. Embrace Voluntary Difficulty 28:46 Happiness vs. Fulfillment 30:18 Why Men Are Not the Problem 32:09 Becoming a Man in Command of Himself 33:13 Iron Council Invitation 34:02 Final Thoughts Battle Planners: Order Ryan's new book, . For more information on the . Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, /episode/index/show/orderofman/id/41620225

Raising Boys in an Effeminate World, Self-Awareness Strategies, and Paying the Price of Success | ASK ME ANYTHING 06/10/2026

MICHAEL MILLIN | Break the Cycle of Trauma and Addiction 06/09/2026

MICHAEL MILLIN | Break the Cycle of Trauma and Addiction Every man carries forces that pull against each other. It could be the urge to numb out and the call to face it, the inheritance of his father's failures and the responsibility to break the chain. For , those opposing forces weren't a metaphor. They were the difference between a life lost to addiction and the 17 years of sobriety he's built since hitting bottom with his back against the wall. Today, Michael and I talk about generational trauma, the instability of growing up with a father who came in and out of his life, and what it actually takes to stop running from the pain you've spent your whole life numbing. This is a raw conversation about alcoholism, faith, and the lie that we have to wrap our identity up in being broken. Michael shares how he went from mocking Christianity to wrestling honestly with God, how a single sober friend changed the trajectory of his life, and why enablers do more damage than they'll ever admit. If you've ever told yourself you weren't okay, this one is for you. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Episode Introduction 01:04 - Fatherhood, addiction, and absent fathers 04:06 - Growing up with addiction and instability 05:33 - Ryan’s recovery experience and AA discussion 06:28 - Watching a father relapse after 15 years sober 09:24 - Rock bottom, poverty, and getting sober 13:39 - What rock bottom actually looked like 16:03 - Recovery, Indonesia, and spiritual searching 17:18 - Christianity, marriage, and life transformation 20:29 - Finding an outlet and building a meaningful life 21:51 - Addiction, purpose, and destructive patterns 23:37 - Fatherhood and defining a personal mission 26:49 - Turning childhood pain into purpose 28:50 - Faith, doubt, and searching for God 32:43 - Generational cycles and breaking family patterns 35:56 - Accepting hard truths and personal responsibility 39:50 - Addiction, identity, and becoming okay internally 41:50 - Family trauma and inherited suffering 44:20 - Native American heritage and generational impact 50:30 - Spiritual warfare and healing 51:16 - The story behind A Life of Opposing Forces 53:20 - Surfing, sharks, and feeling alive 59:16 - Lessons from being new on the journey 01:00:10 - Relationships, faith, and changing direction 01:01:55 - Where to connect with Michael Battle Planners: Order Ryan's new book, . For more information on the . Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, /episode/index/show/orderofman/id/41587805

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