In this episode recorded at the Man Overseas Retreat in Costa Rica, I sit down with Dane Larsen—one of the best young men I’ve ever worked with 1-on-1. I’ve long wanted him on the podcast, and he didn’t disappoint. Dane is the most impressive 26-year old I know—sharp, thoughtful, and already achieving big success as
Tales from the Dugout: Life Inside Professional Baseball with Chase Lambin
Guests are way back. In this episode, I sit down with my best—Chase Lambin is a former professional baseball player who spent 15 years chasing the Big League dream, and now coaches in the Texas Rangers organization. Chase gives us an inside peak at life in professional baseball, including stories I’ve never heard before. His
Euro Summer, Race Relations, Paying the White Price
This 18th solo episode is released just in time for our Overseas Man Retreat in Costa Rica! I’ve been looking forward to this for over a year, and it’s finally here. We’ll be 10 men this year. Hoping that number grows in the future. I talk more about what Saturday Night Live has become. Every
On Raising a Daughter
Parenting is one of life’s most transformative experiences. For Man O, it means talking about myself in the third person. Not really. It’s more a unique opportunity to blend my personal philosophies on how to live a good life with a worldly perspective. After all, my kid was born “Baby O!” I’ve had readers/listeners send
Let Them Think You’re Weird: My Views on Human Nature
Some people think my views on human nature are unique. But they’re shaped by my observations and life experiences—a lot of which was recorded for later study. To me, my views are common sense—something we got away from in recent years, hence the need to write and talk more about it. I want to do
5 Ways to Simplify Personal Finance
Personal finance doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, simplicity often leads to the best results. As someone who wanted to achieve financial independence as soon as possible, I’ve learned mastering the basics and staying disciplined & consistent are the keys to long-term success. Here I’ll give you the five (5) keys to that success,
What Men Respect, Looks that Kill, Is He Gay or European?
In this 15th solo episode, I break down the Trump-Zelensky Oval Office meeting—another masterful display of negotiating we wouldn’t normally be privy to. I see if I can explain what a lot of people missed. For example, why respect between men is so important you might want to wear a suit to the most important
Don’t be a Sucker: Know Who the Bad Guys Are
When you arrive at the table, you’ll want to quickly identify the sucker. Otherwise, the sucker may be you. The sucker is the bad guy—the one who’s been cheating to win. He’d be indignant if asked to verify whether he’s been playing by the rules. So don’t be fooled by appearances (this article isn’t about
SNL 50th Anniversary, Did OJ Do It? Fooled by Randomness
In this 14th consecutive solo episode, I start with the “SNL 50th Anniversary Special.” They rolled out classic skits that “didn’t age well,” according to Tom Hanks. But let’s be real—those were the best skits of all-time—back when Saturday Night Live was funny and we could make fun of each other. Then “wokeism” turned every
I Write Sins Not Tragedies
When people talk about their time in high school, I’m all ears. The reason is there’s so much to learn about human nature from that formidable time in our lives. I’m always digging deeper to understand what causes people to behave the way they do. For example, what causes people to be jealous or envious?
Trump’s Inauguration, Negotiate Like a Genius, White Dudes for Harris
In this 12th consecutive solo episode, I talk about what’s happening in our great nation right now—the Inauguration of Donald Trump as President of the United States. I discuss what his presidency means for the country moving forward. I also talk on the topic of human nature and share my thoughts on the two genders