Order of Man
Ryan Michler
We are reclaiming what it means to be a man. Each week we interview the world's most successful men on the planet - elite athletes, warriors, New York Times Bestselling Authors, and world-class entrepreneurs – extract their hard-fought lessons and experiences and deliver them straight to you. Past guests include Jocko Willink, Tim Kennedy, Andy Frisella, Lewis Howes, Grant Cardone, Ryan Holiday, Ben Greenfield, Rich Roll, and so many more. If you're ready to level up your life as a man, this is the show for you.
Episodes
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May 13, 2026 • 1h
The Power of Meritocracy, Conspiracies Debunked, and Elevating Our Standards | ASK ME ANYTHING
Lighthearted Q&A turns into talks on teenage boys acting feral in public and why men-only spaces preserve honesty and standards. They debunk moon-landing and pyramid conspiracies and explore the value of figuring things out over rote answers. Conversation jumps to practical masculinity topics like carrying all the groceries in one trip, handshake etiquette, hugging norms, and why guys constantly compete.
May 12, 2026 • 56min
CHAD ROBICHAUX | The Battle for Our Boys and America's Soul
Chad Robichaux, former Marine Recon, founder of Mighty Oaks and author, talks about the assault on boyhood and why roughhousing and masculine development matter. He discusses military morale, lowered standards, and post-COVID damage to the force. Conversation also covers global threats, leadership, and faith-based recovery for veterans.
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May 8, 2026 • 39min
What Is Inner Authority (And How to Build It) | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES
A deep look at why men stop trusting their own judgments and how modern life hijacks decision-making. Topics include social media’s role in seeking validation, childhood conditioning that silences instincts, and the cost of outsourcing choices. Practical practices are covered like making small decisions, embracing solitude, doing hard things privately, and tracking wins to rebuild inner sovereignty.
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May 6, 2026 • 1h 1min
Trust Yourself, Maximize Your Value, and Never Dim Your Light | ASK ME ANYTHING
Practical strategies for building self-trust and staying disciplined without shrinking yourself. How to create opportunities by adding clear, easy-to-use value. Navigating outgrowing your circle while keeping relationships intact. Raising boys with presence, responsibility, and play. Rebuilding marital trust through honest service and repair. Experimenting to find your mission.
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May 5, 2026 • 32min
Safe Doesn't Mean "Soft"
A frank look at what it takes for a man to be truly reliable in relationships. Personal failures and hard lessons frame a debate on strength versus softness. The conversation covers emotional regulation, clear personal standards, accountability, and presence. Practical traits like protection, provision, and having a code are highlighted as foundations for real safety.
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May 1, 2026 • 32min
Why Free Markets Are Masculine | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES
A provocative dive into how risk, accountability, competition, and earned success shape masculine character. It contrasts dependency-driven systems with self-reliance and sovereignty. The conversation highlights how comfort, consumerism, and entitlement can hollow purpose. It makes a forceful case for voluntary struggle, responsibility, and competition as crucibles for growth.
Apr 29, 2026 • 1h 28min
Showing Up When It Counts, Taking Ownership, and Doing the Work | ASK ME ANYTHING
A candid conversation about choosing family presence over career and why the moments with your kids matter. Practical strategies for building active local brotherhoods and driving community engagement. Honest takes on balancing confidence with humility and avoiding passive self-improvement. Tough talk on responsibility, letting go of past mistakes, and training to respond under pressure.
Apr 28, 2026 • 1h 25min
Men Are Built: Live From the Men's Forge
Live Q&A tackles how men can stop drifting and rebuild strong family legacies. They dig into the Trinity of man—body, soul, spirit—and the daily systems that make discipline stick. Conversation covers leading with tenderness not oversharing, restoring trust with kids, prioritizing marriage, and practical ways to break unhealthy father patterns and raise confident daughters.
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Apr 24, 2026 • 24min
5 Ways to Squash Disrespect and Command Respect | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES
Practical moves for changing how people treat you in work and relationships. Short, actionable ways to set and enforce boundaries. Tips for speaking with less apology and more clarity. Ways to raise your standards and be consistently reliable. Straightforward methods for calling out disrespect calmly and effectively.
Apr 22, 2026 • 1h 11min
Date with Intention, Choose Your Wife Over Your Mom, and Get Into Your Kids' World | ASK ME ANYTHING
They tackle how father wounds shape spiritual life and how to model healthy masculinity for kids. Practical boundary-setting with family and prioritizing your marriage comes up. They discuss building deep trust with other men and when to ask for help. Dating intentionally and killing validation-seeking behavior are explored.
