#263: The Philosophy and Practice of Building a Fire the Scandinavian Way
What is it about making and warming ourselves with woodburning flame that's so satisfying? And how can we better master the art of firemaking?Well my guest today has published a book that’s become a c...
21 Dec 201640min
#262: Santa Claus, Rifle Toting Boy Scouts, and a Jazz Age Con Man
While many Christmas traditions have ancient roots, Christmas culture as we know it today is a modern creation and most of that genesis happened in New York City a century ago.My guest today on the sh...
19 Dec 201648min
#261: Solitude, Friendship, & How NOT to Be an Excellent Sheep
There’s a growing feeling amongst Americans that we’re suffering a crisis of leadership in our government, families, and businesses. People seem less independent and autonomous, and more directed by o...
15 Dec 201649min
#260: Knights of the Razor
The barbershop has been an important institution in the African-American community for generations. But what many don’t know is that up until about the Reconstruction era, pretty much all barbers in t...
13 Dec 201637min
#259: Tools of Titans
If you're a fan of podcasts, my next guest likely needs no introduction. His name is Tim Ferriss, and he's the author of several New York Times bestselling books and the host of the popular podcast, "...
9 Dec 20161h 8min
#258: Honor, Courage, Thumos and Plato's Idea of Greek Manliness
I’m a classics guy, so the ancient Greeks and Romans inform a lot of my ideas about what manliness means, particularly in regards to the way they equated manliness with living a life of virtue. One of...
6 Dec 201653min
#257: The Productivity Project
Along with getting into shape, being more productive is a common goal people have.While there are a ton of books and articles out there filled with productivity tips, which ones actually work?My guest...
2 Dec 20161h 5min
#256: Leadership Under Fire
Practicing good leadership is difficult enough in everyday situations. Practicing good leadership when you’re literally under fire — whether from bullets or actual flames — truly puts your leadership ...
29 Nov 201639min
