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The Benefits of Being Grounded | THE GROUNDED ATHLETE Dec 01, 2020

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This week on the Renaissance of Men Podcast, Will Spencer interviews Rob, Founder of the Grounded Athlete, inventor of the popular Gaia Grounding Sandals, and sponsored professional sprinter.

In our engaging conversation, Rob and I discuss:

His background as a pro athlete, and how it led him to discover grounding
Details about the many surprising health benefits of the deceptively simple practice
How our bodies are as much electrical as they are chemical
The spiritual dimensions of grounding and how they link to his Native American heritage
His journey learning how to make his bestselling Gaia Sandals by hand

It was inspiring for me to speak to a man who believes in his mission to the degree that Rob does, and who chose to express it so creatively.

It's my wish that all men find such a powerful purpose. And I hope by listening to him, his passion for grounding inspires you to find your mission, and to find out for yourself what the Earth has to say to your body, through your feet.

To visit The Grounded Athlete website and order Gaia Sandals, click here.

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The see The Grounded Athlete’s fascinating YouTube video on Vagal Tone, click here.

To learn more about grounding and the the "Umbrella Effect" from the physicist Richard Feynman, click here.

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Adventures of a Mystic Warrior | ALPHASTARSEED Nov 25, 2020

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This week on the Renaissance of Men Podcast, Will Spencer interviews a kung-fu master, mystic, teacher, and psychedelic adventurer fusing esoteric spirituality with a warrior ethos, AlphaStarseed.

In this mind- and possibility-expanding two hour conversation, we discuss:

How a mystical experience in childhood marked AlphaStarseed for a life of greatness
How he's used psychedelics to radically advance his spiritual and physical evolution
The philosophy of how he's using his new-found Internet celebrity to help people advance towards their training goals
His recommendations for safe and natural ways to become a beast before your workout
The growing Gulf between people living in responsibility and people living in fear
The Academy of skilled martial artists, and spiritualized warriors, that he's building for the future.

One of the best parts of having a podcast is getting to have conversations with fascinating men pushing the edge, pushing themselves, and pushing the boundaries of thought and what's possible. And this man is no different.

But I have to warn you, don't try his techniques at home.

To see AlphaStarseed in action, check out these incredible videos:

Video 1

Video 2

Video 3

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Charles Bukowski - ”Eulogy To A Hell of a Dame” | POETRY FOR MEN Nov 23, 2020

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In this episode of “Poetry for Men," I read "Eulogy To A Hell of a Dame” by the legendary American poet Charles Bukowski.

This poem about Bukowski's long deceased muse, Jane, demonstrates not just his mastery of poetic techniques, but his sense of romantic devotion.

Despite being set in his familiar environment of the seedy underbelly of Los Angeles, Bukowski demonstrates that the values of beauty, love, and goodness nevertheless still apply.

The poem is a testament to how one man loved one woman, and how her love for him lived on, long after she'd passed away.

To read "Eulogy, To a Hell of a Dame", click here.

To learn more about Charles Bukowski, click here.

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The Teeth of the Light | THE HOWLING VOID Nov 18, 2020

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This week on the Renaissance of Men Podcast, Will Spencer is thrilled to welcome for his first online interview ever, the anonymous man behind the Instagram account that's inspiring thousands of men, The Howling Void @the_howling_void.

In this sprawling, encyclopedic conversation, we cover:

The importance for both individuals and society to have a "Telos," or soul-purpose
The path of most resistance, and why it's uniformly the most fulfilling route we can take through life
His fascination with the martial arts and psychedelic sub-communities, and how they fuse together in his work
His personal cosmology, and how he gets high on human excellence
The impact of "Meditations" by Marcus Aurelius on his life
The origins of The Howling Void project in a suggestion from a lifelong friend, and where The Howling Void is headed next
Why you should never compromise on the cleanliness of your sink

In addition we discussed: letter writing, architecture, entropy, telekinesis, alchemy, Fight Club, what it means to have a Conscience, and more.

This was a rich and fascinating conversation that I'm thrilled to share with you. And as promised, below is a list of all the resources mentioned in this talk.

BOOKS

Gen. Stanley McChrystal, "Team of Teams"

William Lind, "4th Generation Warfare"

David Kilcullen, "The Dragons and the Snakes"

David Kilcullen, "Out of the Mountains"

Peter Thiel, "Zero to One"

Michel De Montaigne, "On Friendship"

Will Durant, "The Lessons of History"

Meditations of Marcus Aurelius (link)

F. Scott Fitzgerald, "The Great Gatsby"

Deal W. Hudson, "How Not To Lose Your Mind"

Geoff Manaugh, "Burglar's Guide to the City"

JRR Tolkien, "The Silmarillion"

VIDEOS

"The Woke Memetic Complex" described by James Lindsay

"Star Wars: The Clone Wars" Darth Maul vs. Obi-Wan Kenobi Light Saber Duel

DUEL — ANALYSIS (must watch!)

David Goggins, "Taking Souls"

TWITTER ACCOUNTS

Alexander Cortes (Twitter, Instagram)

Sol Brah (Twitter, Instagram)

Brother Lobo (Twitter)

MOVIES

OTHER RESOURCES

Jack Donovan, "Violence is Golden"

Singapore Changi International Airport

Franco Colombu (Wikipedia)

... or was it ColomBO

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Galway Kinnell - ”Last Gods” | POETRY FOR MEN Nov 15, 2020

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In this episode of Poetry for Men, I read the exquisite "Last Gods” by the 20th century American poet Galway Kinnell.

This graphic poem depicting a man and woman making passionate love weaves together both personal and mythological themes to produce a result that attains, to me, the status of high art.

It has become one of my favorite poems of all time, and though it's taken an act of courage to read, the process was very much worth it.

I hope you agree, and that this poem moves you as much as it does me.

To read "Last Gods" online, click here

For more about Galway Kinnell, click here

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To hear Galway Kinnell read this poem on Spotify, click here

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Holistic Masculinity In Action | MR.SWIFT Nov 12, 2020

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This week on the Renaissance of Men Podcast, Will Spencer interviews one of the most capable, dangerous, and deeply wise male leaders today, Mr. Swift.

In a wide-ranging and entertaining conversation, we discuss:

His history as a paramedic and at multiple levels of law enforcement, and how he evolved into the mentor and leader of men he is today
His Christian faith, the Bible, our shared love for CS Lewis, his perspectives on religion, and how his faith shows up in all aspects of his life—including how it applies to the moral application of violence in our lives and towards the advancement of civilization
His family lineage of warriors, and some of the challenges he faces with passing on his family's traditions and values in today's political climate
The vital differences between killing & murder, and force & violence
The breadth of what "holistic masculinity" means to him
His journey with PTSD, and the unseen burdens that first responders take onto themselves to ensure the smooth running of our society
His surprising artistic and creative hobbies, and the story behind his new Garden Club, coming soon
What it means to kick your wife out of bed to make room for your girlfriend

Information about the book "Left of Bang" (click here)

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Michael Blumenthal - ”A Man Lost By A River” | POETRY FOR MEN Nov 06, 2020

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In this episode of The Renaissance of Men’s “Poetry for Men” series, Will Spencer reads "A Man Lost By A River” by the American poet Michael Blumenthal.

This rich and evocative poem asks us a question, "What if we didn't truly know ourselves?" What if somewhere inside there was a voice longing to be heard? Where might we find that voice, and what might it have to say?

Blumenthal both asks and answers those questions in this poem, and as his life story illustrates, he knows what he's talking about.

To read "A Man Lost By A River" click here.

To learn more about Michael Blumenthal, click here.

For Oscar Wilde's epigrams, click here.

To watch Chris Thile perform Bach's Sonata No. 1 in G Minor on a mandolin, click here.

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Transitioning to Tradition | JENNIFER MOLESKI AND DALE HILLER Oct 27, 2020

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This week on the Renaissance of Men Podcast, Will Spencer interviews married up-and-coming YouTube stars Jennifer Moleski and Dale Hiller.

We talk about:

The 21 Convention where I met them, and where we got to know each other, and how the convention can benefit both men and women
What traditional partnership means to them, and the challenges of unlearning that they're facing individually, and together
What it means for a woman to be a truly good wife and a man to be a truly good husband
The perils of being a content creator on YouTube these days
Jennifer shares her experience of becoming an adoptive mother to Dale's daughter after never wanting to have kids
And Dale shares his personal story of transformation from childhood abuse into the strong and capable man he is today

This is definitely one of my favorite conversations so far, and between talking about meaningful subjects we share a good bit of laughter. I hope you enjoy.

Jennifer Moleski on YouTube (click here)

Dale Hiller / LackLuster on YouTube (click here)

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Alden Nowlan - ”Mother and Son” | POETRY FOR MEN Oct 23, 2020

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In this episode of The Renaissance of Men’s “Poetry for Men” series, Will Spencer reads the poem “Mother and Son” by one of Canada's most beloved literary figures, Alden Nowlan.

This challenging and provocative piece highlights the ways that parental violence can masquerade as harmless touches, right before our eyes. But by understanding the differences between men and women, we see that not all is well. And through that discomfort, art can help us learn, and grow.

To read "Mother and Son" click here.

To learn more about Alden Nowlan, click here.

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Moving From Greek Tragedy To Comedy | SOCRATES Oct 21, 2020

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This week on the Renaissance of Men Podcast, Will Spencer interviews author, blogger, licensed architect, and public speaker Socrates of 21 Studios and manningupsmart.com.

We talk about:

How to shift men's lives from Greek Tragedy to Greek Comedy, and how that parallels with The Hero's Journey
Socrates' journey as a new father
His personal transformation as a man, and where he's going next
The struggles that some men face in overcoming divorce and the loss of loved ones
And the origins of Socrates' name and his distinctive colorful shirts.

Socrates' Twitter: @manningupsmart

Socrates' Website: http://manningupsmart.com

Socrates' on 21 Studios YouTube

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