The Art of Manliness Creators & Guests

Brett McKay is the founder and editor-in-chief of The Art of Manliness and author of The Illustrated Art of Manliness: The Essential How-To Guide.

Kate McKay is a writer and editor for The Art of Manliness.

Jacob Howland is an associate professor of philosophy & chair of the department of philosophy and religion at the University of Tulsa, and author of the book Glaucon’s Fate.

Marcia Naomi Berger, MSW, LCSW, leads dynamic marriage and communication workshops and is a popular speaker at conferences.

Brent Underwood is an American marketer, entrepreneur, and owner of a ghost town and a backpacker's hostel.

Will Storr is an award-winning journalist and novelist whose work has appeared in the Guardian, Sunday Times, The New Yorker, and the New York Times.

Aaron Edelheit is the chief strategy officer of FLO and author of the book The Hard Break: The Case for a 24/6 Lifestyle.

Dimitris Xygalatas is a pioneering anthropologist and cognitive scientist.

Bobby Maximus is a hybrid fitness & corporate wellness specialist and author of the new book Maximus Body.

D.J. Vanas is an author and an internationally-acclaimed speaker for Fortune 500 companies, hundreds of tribal nations, and over 7,000 audiences nationwide.

Joe Keohane is a writer and editor.

Robert LaFleur is a Professor of History and Anthropology at Beloit College.

Steven C. Hayes is an American clinical psychologist and Nevada Foundation Professor at the University of Nevada, Reno Department of Psychology, where he is a faculty member in their Ph.D. program in behavior analysis, and coined the term clinical behavior analysis.

Steven Kotler is an author, journalist, and entrepreneur. His articles have appeared in over 70 publications, including The New York Times Magazine, LA Times, Wired, Time Magazine, GQ, Discover, Popular Science, Outside, Men’s Journal, Details and National Geographic Adventure. Kotler is also known for his non-fiction books.

Steven Frye is Professor of English and Chair of the English Department at California State University, Bakersfield. He earned his Ph.D. in American Literature and Culture from Purdue University.He is the author of the recently published novel Dogwood Crossing, which Kirkus Reviews called, “an engaging, sometimes-chilling, and often melancholy tale of the pioneer spirit."

Dr. John Van Epp is a therapist and the author of the book How to Avoid Falling in Love with a Jerk.

Terry Virts is a former astronaut of NASA and Colonel in the United States Air Force.

Jared Ward is an American long-distance Marathon runner.

Don Gabor is a professional speaker, coach, and author of How to Start a Conversation and Make Friends.