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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Apr 21, 2026 • 1h 10min
TONY BOVA | The Standard You Set Is The Life You Get
Tony Bova, a mindset coach who rebuilt his life after divorce, addiction, and the 'nice guy' trap, shares hard-earned lessons. He talks about stepping into responsible masculinity. He explores discipline through small daily choices, having difficult conversations, breaking generational patterns, setting boundaries, and rebuilding identity after rock bottom.
16 snips
Apr 17, 2026 • 26min
The 'Quiet Quit' is Destroying Your Family | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES
A wake-up call about being physically at home but mentally checked out. Explores why emotional absence harms marriages and kids and how everyday distractions add up. Breaks down common causes like exhaustion and avoidance. Offers practical moves: home standards, transition rituals, attention audits, scheduled hard talks, and accountability systems.
7 snips
Apr 15, 2026 • 1h 18min
Salvaging Sinking Marriages, Career Check-Ups, and Overcoming Isolation | ASK ME ANYTHING
Conversations cover saving failing marriages, when to walk away, and practical steps to prepare financially for matrimony. They dig into career checkups, targeted mentorship, and how to solicit real feedback. The hosts explore loneliness, emotional regulation, and using brotherhood and deliberate practices to build resilience and stronger connections.
9 snips
Apr 14, 2026 • 1h 9min
SIDNEY ANDERSON | Make Yourself Antifragile
Sidney Anderson, author focused on antifragile masculinity who blends philosophy, biology, and lived experience. He argues that stress and disciplined toughness build men who protect and provide. Short, punchy conversations cover how upbringing and schools shape fragility, dating dynamics, masculine caregiving, and applying resistance-training ideas to emotional growth.
11 snips
Apr 10, 2026 • 31min
7 Forms of Masculine Provision | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES
A breakdown of seven ways a man can truly provide beyond just money. Topics include physical protection and upkeep, emotional availability and processing, intellectual leadership through curiosity, and spiritual grounding for family meaning. They also cover protecting time with loved ones and the necessity of self-care as the foundation for all other forms of provision.
Apr 8, 2026 • 57min
Struggling with Feeling Weak, Recover From Betrayal, and Avoiding the Obvious | ASK ME ANYTHING
They discuss reconnecting with a distant teenage son and practical ways to rebuild that relationship. They talk about why men avoid what they know they should and how to replace destructive habits with routines. They cover admitting struggle without shame and reframing asking for help as strength. They explore recovering from deep betrayal with boundaries, forgiveness, and rebuilding trust.
Apr 7, 2026 • 1h 11min
NICK FREITAS | Why Modern Men Are Deflated, and What to Do About It
Nick Freitas, U.S. Army Special Forces veteran and former Virginia legislator, offers blunt commentary on masculinity, faith, and civic life. He tackles the assault on objective truth and masculinity. He calls out victim narratives, critiques credentialism and critical theory, and urges men to embrace responsibility, faith, and family as a path to cultural recovery.
11 snips
Apr 3, 2026 • 29min
This Isn't Manhood | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES
A critique of the manosphere and how seductive half-truths warp modern masculinity. A look at performative macho culture versus disciplined, long-term growth. A clear split between amoral masculine traits and manliness grounded in responsibility and service. A call to measure men by what they build, carry, and give rather than by status and consumption.
Apr 1, 2026 • 1h 9min
Fix This or Stay Single | ASK ME ANYTHING
They draw life lessons from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu about humility, grit, and knowing when to tap. They dig into low-level anger and the “integrity gap” that fuels friction. They tackle relationship repair, dating without cynicism, and leading a stronger partner through delegation. They also cover connecting with distant teens and the steady work needed when you feel stuck.
Mar 31, 2026 • 57min
RYAN D. LEE | This is Why Most Men Stay Broke
Ryan Lee, financial strategist and co-founder of Cashflow Tactics, explains why many men stay stuck financially and how to change course. He covers money mindsets, identifying toxic money scripts, creating value, giving every dollar a job, prioritizing cash flow over net worth, and using real estate, leverage, and partnerships to build income and long-term security.
