7 Things Men Need to Stop Doing in 2026 | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES

Adapt and Adjust, No Regrets, and Mitigating Risk | ASK ME ANYTHING

In this Ask Me Anything episode, Ryan and Kipp dig into how men adapt when life throws setbacks their way. From injuries and burnout to financial risk...

BRADY PESOLA | Low Profile, High Capability: Becoming a Grayman

It seems anymore that people are operating increasingly out of extremes without any context, nuance, or understanding. I get it – outrage sells. And,...

You Cannot Drift Your Way to Success | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES

In this Friday Field Notes episode, Ryan Michler delivers a direct and uncompromising message: success never happens by accident. He challenges listen...

Men Carry Knives, Real Accountability, and Little Wins Matter | ASK ME ANYTHING

In this Ask Me Anything episode, Ryan and Kipp kick things off with a lighthearted but revealing conversation before diving into listener questions on...

WIM HOF | Factory Reset: How Cold, Breath, and Solitude Rewire Your Brain

You know about breath work. You know about cold exposure. It's a thing all the major "influencers" tell you to do. I had some skepticism myself and th...

Audit Your Life | Cut the Crap | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES

Most men don't need more information - they need fewer lies.
The most common lie?
"I'm fine."
In this Friday Field Notes episode, R...

How Inflation, Scarcity, and Vanity Destroy Your Wealth | ASK ME ANYTHING

In this Ask Me Anything episode, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen tackle the number one issue facing men today: money. From scarcity mindset and debt to...

JACK DONOVAN| Why Outrage Culture Undermines Masculinity

Too many men today aren't struggling because they lack information. They're struggling because they're drowning in noise. And, I think it's time we st...

Your Standards > Your Goals | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES

Most men obsess over goals - the outcomes, the achievements, the shiny targets. But goals don't build men. Standards do.
In today's Field Notes...

Death of Loved Ones, Stop Seeking Validation, and Outsourcing Responsibility | ASK ME ANYTHING

In this week's Ask Me Anything, Ryan and Kipp dive into discipline, motivation, and the realities of staying committed when life gets heavy. They disc...

FATHER STEPHEN GADBERRY | The Muzzling of Humanity

I know you've felt like, in the past, you've been hesitant to share your true feelings and beliefs. Maybe you didn't want to offend that woman you wer...

How Men Lost Their Voice (And, How to Get it Back) | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES

In this Friday Field Notes, Ryan explains why so many men have lost the ability to speak up for themselves and how cultural conditioning has silenced...

The Hero's Journey, Being Methodical, and Holding People Accountable | ASK ME ANYTHING

In this week's Ask Me Anything, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorenson tackle a wide range of listener-submitted questions on leadership, relationships, accou...

JOHN LOVELL | Injustice Exists When Men Tolerate It

There is no doubt in my mind that we, as a nation (and, across the world) are facing a moral confusion if not a complete moral crisis. And, unless rig...

Stop Outsourcing Your Power | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES

In this Friday Field Notes episode, Ryan Michler delivers a direct challenge to men who've been giving away their power. He breaks down how modern cul...

Be Intentional, Keep it Together, and Leave Your Legacy | ASK ME ANYTHING

In this episode of the Ask Me Anything series, Ryan and Kipp explore what it means to build a meaningful life through  intentional action, structure,...

JEREMY CAREY | Don't Believe Your Own Eyes

You ever have the feeling what you see on the news and socials is exactly and only what they want you to hear? Yeah, me too. Turns out it's true. Very...

You Aren't Defined by the Dust and Rust | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES

In today's Friday Field Notes, Ryan Michler shares a powerful message built around a simple but meaningful reminder: your dust, your rust, and your sc...

Commander's Intent, Self-Awareness, and Re-Writing Your Script | ASK ME ANYTHING

In this week's Ask Me Anything, Ryan and Kipp dive deep into goal setting, New Year's resolutions, discipline, personal systems, and the internal dial...

PAYAM PAKMANESH | The Rules of Male Conversation

For something that we do every single day, and something that has the power to change every aspect of our life, we sure don't focus on, train, or deve...

Your Apathy is Your Undoing | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES

In this Friday Field Notes episode, Ryan Michler challenges men to stop drifting through life and confront the apathy holding them back. He breaks dow...

How to Turn Your Wife On, Why Your Wife is Your Sparring Partner, and How to Help Her in Her Feminine Role | ASK ME ANYTHING

In this episode, Ryan and Kipp dive deep into what it means to be a man in modern relationships — how to lead with strength, clarity, and purpose with...

CRAIG BALLANTYNE | When Discipline Becomes Too Fragile

You're listening to a men's self-help podcast so it's safe to assume that you're interested in becoming more disciplined, structured, and productive....

The 5 Rules Every Man Must Follow | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES

Most men think the X Factor - that magnetic presence of strong, capable men - is something you're born with. It's not. It's built through five rules t...

Overcoming Limits, Building Vision, and Fighting Through Pain | ASK ME ANYTHING

In this week's Ask Me Anything, Kipp and Shawn tackle listener questions from the Iron Council, diving deep into the practices of visualization, break...

NICK THOMPSON | Breaking Bad Legacy

Whether we acknowledge it or not, there are certain behaviors and mindsets that are etched into our psyche by our fathers. And, if we cannot be aware...

A Guide to Male Friendship | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES

In this week's Friday Field Notes, Ryan Michler explores the importance of building meaningful male friendships and creating your own "band of brother...

The Small Things are the Big Things, Learning to Listen, and Stop Digging Holes | ASK ME ANYTHING

In this week's Ask Me Anything, Ryan and Kipp tackle questions about rebuilding from loss, finding purpose, and leading your family with meaning. They...

DEWAYNE NOEL | A Simple Guide to the Good Life

On our perpetual quest for bigger, better, faster, wealthier, and stronger, we're led to believe that more is the answer – more gadgets, advanced tech...

How a Man Finds More Joy | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES

Most men are working hard, providing, producing — but not necessarily happy. In this Friday Field Notes, Ryan Michler shares six practical principles...

Strength Through Service: Finding Purpose Beyond Yourself | ASK ME ANYTHING

In this week's Ask Me Anything, Kipp Sorensen sits down with Jay Jairdullo from the Iron Council for a powerful conversation about purpose, vulnerabil...

DR. STEVEN PINKER | How Common Knowledge Hurts and Helps Us

Why do people refuse to say what they see, and, what everyone knows…whether or not they're willing to acknowledge it? Is there some benefit to keeping...

How to Reclaim Masculinity in a Feminized Culture | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES

In this week's Friday Field Notes, Ryan Michler breaks down how men can reclaim masculinity in an overly feminized culture.
He outlines five pri...

Lead with Curiosity, Don’t Make People Part of Your Checklist, and Exceed Your People’s Expectations | ASK ME ANYTHING

In this week's Ask Me Anything, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen tackle a wide range of powerful listener questions—from raising children without a "hea...

JEREMY RYAN SLATE | How Rome Fell… Is America Next?

It's no secret that men are fascinated with the Roman Empire. Tales of battle, glory, and reign ignite our passion and enthusiasm for exerting our wil...

The Do’s and Don’ts of Divorce | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES

In this deeply personal episode, Ryan opens up about his own divorce - how it unfolded, what he learned, and how men can navigate their own journey wi...

The Pareto Principle, Overcoming Despair, and Why the Basics Always Win | ASK ME ANYTHING

In this week's Ask Me Anything, Ryan Michler and guest co-host Jay Jairdullo tackle powerful questions from members of the Iron Council and the broade...

JACK CARR | Why Fiction Frees the Mind

Early in my self-development days, I would only consume non-fiction, self-help books. It seemed to be doing the trick but I became more consumed with...

Meet Challenges Like a Man | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES

In this Friday Field Notes, Ryan dives into the inevitable challenges every man faces—and how you can rise above them. Being a male is a matter of bir...