In this episode—5,400 miles from home—I sit with my new friend, Anna Avstriyskaya. She’s an anthropologist who is passionate about people, cultures, borders, and migration. Born in the Soviet Union, Anna was raised on the Estonia/Russian border and lived in Moscow for 13 years. We discuss what it was like growing up in a place
Life in Estonia, Sibling Rivalry, Trump & Iran
In this episode, I sit down with myself—solo again—checking in from Tallinn, Estonia. I share thoughts on growing up, parenting, and why competition might be one of the best teachers. I start by reflecting on a birthday message from friends and how Little League Baseball shaped the way I think about determination, toughness and the
Life After Divorce and Why Men Want Submissive Women with Morgan Troxclair
Morgan is one of my favorite guests because he’s candid. Could be because he’s had lots of practice confessing his sins, which he does in this episode too—the sins he’s been absolved of at least. I’ll extract the rest when I see him for Part 2 in Prague later this summer. We discuss life after
Conversation with My 4-Year Old with Aria Dantonio
In this episode, I sit down with my 4-year-old to discuss life, travel, snacks, bedtime stories, and whatever else comes up. Aria’s small, but she’s got big dreams and an even bigger heart. She shares why she makes so many “happy plates” and what she thinks is better than bubble wrap. We also talk about
Salmon Fishing, Raised on the Rez, Bali Dreams with Lamar Fairmint
Lamar Fairmint is a young man I’m lucky to know. I finally got a chance to meet him in Costa Rica at the Retreat—no question he had the most interesting background of anyone who attended. In this episode, we talk about what it was like growing up on the Umatilla Indian Reservation in Eastern Oregon.
Fear of Abandonment, Mamba Mentality, The Mystery of Faith with Michael Loomis
LB is short for “Lil Bro.” Michael Loomis is my 3rd guest from the Man Overseas Retreat in Costa Rica. Michael & I have logged hundreds of hours on the phone, and I couldn’t wait to finally meet him. Plus, he reminds me a lot of a younger Man, hence the nickname—except he’s a lot
Body Counts, Swinger Lifestyle, Real Estate Commissions with Lauren McAlister Andrews
Lauren Mac, as I used to call her, is one of my favorite people from high school. If we’d kept in touch better, she’d be like my Chase or Capt. Byro, but female. But Lauren’s been busy raising 3 kids and and building a successful real estate career. Plus, I travel overseas a good bit.
Lessons from the Most Impressive 26-Year Old I Know with Dane Larsen
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
Complimenting Men on Their Looks vs. Personality with Michael D’Albor
In this special episode from Costa Rica, I sit down with my first guest of the inaugural Man Overseas Retreat—Michael D’Albor. He’s one of the men who joined me for what was a truly memorable week in paradise. “Dirty D” and I go way back—we were baseball teammates at Nicholls State University, and now, years
Man Overseas Retreat 2025 in Costa Rica!
Our Inaugural Man Overseas Retreat in Costa Rica was an immersive experience blending self-improvement, emotional work, and practical life strategies, all within a brotherly, supportive setting. Each attendee left with more tools to equip themselves with the mindset needed to achieve anti-fragility—a concept developed by one of my favorite authors, Nassim Taleb. It refers to