Manattic Podcast

We’re talking about cash, bucks, bread, coin, dough, greenbacks – whatever you call it, money is what we can seemingly never have enough of.  First up, we’re going to be joined by a Brain Science expert, sharing some ways to use the ole’ noggin’ to make better financial decisions.  Then, we’ll talk about all the new-fangled digital money options out there, and finally, we’re sharing our top 5 Money Movies of all time.

We’re focused on getting in kick-ass shape from head to toe.  We’ll begin by chatting with the head guy for one of the nation’s top group fitness programs designed specifically for men.  Then it’s a refresher course on fitness club etiquette, and finally some spot-on exercises designed for your mind.

Face it, most of us dream about working for our favorite sports teams. But to get on board, it typically involves a little luck, a little networking and A LOT of hard work. One of NBC Sunday Night Football's top camera guys joins us to talk about the challenges of getting a job like his, and how he manages life on the road and at home with his family.

We're discussing the unexpected ascendancy of our 8 Accidental Presidents, some of the most unusual Accidental occurrences in history, and some of the world's most famous Accidental Inventions!  

It's a special 1-off version of the podcast - just 1 host with 1 guest discussing 1 topic!  We’re joined by one of the nation’s top experts on presidential history, who's been involved with 13 different presidential libraries all across the nation.  From Lincoln to George W., Alan Lowe has been ensuring the history of these administrations are preserved for future study.  And being as close as he is to all of these great Americans, he has a couple take-aways we can all learn from.

We’re diving into the whole Coronavirus thing on this episode, but we promise to be way more entertaining and insightful than all of those 24-hour news channels!  First off – we’ll talk about a different big-time pandemic that just so happened to coincide with a World War!  Then, we’ll take on the whole working-from-home situation, and how you can make it more productive for you and your employer.  And finally – what were some of the worst medicines to choke down as a kid?!

This special episode is all about cars, trucks and the open road!  We’ll begin with a few historic details about our highway system that might help you understand why it is the way it is!  Then, we’re jumping into the future to talk about how cars will realistically change in the coming decade or two or three.  And finally, it’s time to let loose on all the terrible habits some of us have when we’re behind the wheel.

We’re all about technology in this episode of the ManAttic podcast!  We’re joined by one of the nation’s top experts in the field, who will talk about all the new gadgets and gizmos that might be coming down the pike.  We’ll also talk about all the crazy tech-things Hollywood lead us to believe would happen in the future.  And finally, we’ll debate what we think are some of the top tech-advancements of the past 50 years.

It's a VERY special ManAttic Christmas Spectacular!  We’re kicking things of with our gift giving guide for men – not just what gifts men want, but also how and when to give them!  Then, we’ll talk about the many holiday parties you’ll undoubtedly be obligated to go to, and how you can maintain your sanity!  And finally, one of the best parts of this season is all the Christmas themed TV shows and movies.  We’ll debate the best and worst, plus reveal a few surprising facts about each.

On this episode, our Founding Fathers weren’t just really smart and daring, they were also really productive!  How you can get more done in your day, with wisdom from the most productive of them all!  Then, it seems like everyone is asking for a tip these days!  We’ll talk about the history behind tipping, and the movement to keep it in check.  And finally, we’re sharing our Top-5 Detective/Police Dramas of all time.  

On this episode, we’re chatting about the “skyboxification of America”.  We’ll explain what it is, and discuss its validity.  Then, what’s up with fan behavior recently?!  We’ll go through some of the steps being taken, to ensure everyone has a good time at sporting events.  And finally, we wrap things up with our favorite boyhood toys, and what you may not know about them!

It’s been the dream of man for generations – to soar freely through the sky!  We’re joined by one of the nation’s top experts on getting a pilot’s certificate – he’ll tell us what it takes, and you can decide if it’s for you.Then, We Like Ike!  We’ll talk about what made Dwight Eisenhower such an effective General and President…and what we can learn from him.And finally, men love their toys, especially hi-tech toys.  We’re chatting about some of the latest gadgets that you just have to have.All of this, plus our quiz-of-the-week and gripe-of-the-week!

TV Star and family business owner Chris Lambton visits The ManAttic!  He'll talk about how he manages to keep his business growing smoothly with his father and 2 brothers.Then, we’ll chat about business trips and how you can make the most out of them and keep them stress-free.  And finally, We'll go through some of our favorite business tips that we've gotten, via some pretty popular movies.All of this, plus our quiz-of-the-week and gripe-of-the-week!

On this episode, we’re hitting the road with dear old dad, talking about how important it is to spend time away with your pop!Then, we’ve talked about the manliest presidents, but what about the least manly presidents – are they just as impressive, but in other ways?And finally, we’ll rank our Top-5 sports movies of all time!All of this, plus our quiz-of-the-week and gripe-of-the-week!

On this episode, we’re welcoming a men’s fashion expert in to the ManAttic.  We’ll talk about why it’s so important to spend a little time on how you look…before you head out the door.Then, It can be a small, small business world out there – A few warnings and suggestions about how to move on from a dude of a job, without burning bridges.Then, some ideas on how to put together a bachelor party that’s more PG-rated than X.All of this, plus our quiz-of-the-week and gripe-of-the-week!

On this episode, we’re welcoming a man who manages to pull off the impossible, organizing a guy trip with his buddies, year after year – a logistical challenge! Then, where should we or should not retire to?  We’ll go through the best and worst states to call it quits in…and some questions to ask yourself before moving.Then, we’re rounding out this podcast with our Top-5 Sci-Fi movies of all time – and a couple of them might surprise you.All of this, plus our trivia quiz, joke-of-the-day, and what's-bugging-us!

On this episode, Making the most out of traveling to a work convention!  We’ll talk about how to balance the fun-on-the-road, with accomplishing some good business.Then, Open up the glove box and the trunk – we’ll chat about what every man should have in their car or truck.And finally, some tips for you when you’re cooking something up in the kitchen or out by the grill. We’re not talking recipes here, but we promise the ideas will be just as tasty.

First off, we're talking Stay-At-Home Dad’s!  We have one of these somewhat rare men in the ManAttic with us today – how did he and his wife decide their parenting and career roles and what were the biggest challenges?Then, we’ll each share our Top 3 vacations that we’ve experienced, and why they were so special…and it’s not always because of just the location!And finally, settling arguments without counting off 10 paces, turning and firing!  We’ll help you avoid this deadly approach to conflict resolution, with a little less violence!

On this episode, how to come up with a development plan for your own life. We’ll share some ideas on how to get your thoughts & goals organized, and how to stay focused on what really matters. Then, visiting a museum or historic site with someone who’s not really into it – how do you manage the balance between your inquisitiveness and their disinterest? And finally, we’ll share our Top-5 comedy movies…will you agree, disagree, or just laugh at us in jest?

On this episode, what kind of collections did we have as young lads, and do we still obsess over them as grown adults? Then, our relationships with our brothers & sisters – what did you learn from them growing up in the same house, and do you still stay in touch? And finally, decorating your office for success – can too many personal trinkets actually hurt your career?