The Mang Dojo

In Part 3 of this series, Miyanovich and Joey discuss: the solutions are right here with us, accepting that you are enough, moving on from extreme lifting, recognizing other people's value, the need for men to adapt and change, weights not being the center of the universe, and pushing the world to become more self-aware.

In Part 2 of this series, Miyanovich and Joey discuss: the impacts of getting fat when you are a kid, the importance of the martial arts, just wanting to get better at something, the dark reasons for lifting weights, Joey's attempted suicide and near overdose, the dangers of putting everything into other people, accepting that you are a sensitive caring person, honoring the Yin-Yang balance as a man.

In Part 1 of this series, Miyanovich and Joey discuss: entering the Dad-zone, transitioning in middle age, having a substandard upbringing, "Soul Lifting", and the unavoidable tractor beam of discussing Eric Bugenhagen.

In Part 2 of this series, Miyanovich and Castore discuss: the signs that mitochondria are healing, measuring improvements, exogenous keytones as the #1 medicine for mitochondria, what are the types of mitochondrial dysfunction, the budget-friendly foods, supplements, and peptides for addressing mitochondrial dysfunction.

In Part 1 of this series, Miyanovich and Castore discuss: the importance of the mitochondrial lens, glycogen and keytones, the need for fundamental exercise, peptides and supplements, preparing the soil of the cellular environment or "your peptides aren't going to do shit." (Duffin)

In Part 4 of this series, Miyanovich and Walz discuss: Jon going on TRT, are you thriving or are you just living?, normalizing hormonal health for men, weightlifting, fitness, powerlifting, the positives of connecting with other men at the gym, policing toxic men, and the retarded politics that surround the concept of masculinity.

In Part 3 of this series, Miyanovich and Walz discuss: Jon’s upbringing, Jon’s dad, abuse, being abandoned by your mom, when your dad reaches "giant sack o shit status", patching it up later in life, when your parents are genetically missing capacities, the limits of forgiveness, "Team Reaper Bait", and Jon being a good step dad.

In Part 2 of this series, Miyanovch and Walz discuss: getting back into exercise, guys becoming body and health aware, Toxic Masculinity vs The Evolving Male, Jon’s upbringing, and reacting adversely to “standard” masculine energy.

In Part 1 of this series, Miyanovich and Walz discuss: Prolactinoma (pituitary tumors), testosterone, Cabergoline and 2nd puberty, sex life in your 50s, and men getting over the health avoidance strategy of "just suck it up!"

In this episode Miyanovich discusses the loss of another community member, the need for men to prioritize themselves, the need for men to face problems...including death, and the attitude of "meh" being the thing that paves the road to men losing.

In this episode Miyanovich and dojo member Clayton B discuss the beginning of Clayton's assessment for possible low testosterone symptomology. They discuss: bloodwork scores, estrogen / testosterone balance, the stress of running your own business, workplace exposure to plastics, diet, exercise, weight loss, lipid scores, and getting to the bottom of things early.

In Part 3 of this series, Miyanovich and Duffin discuss: The Red Shirt Guy Video, The Human Development Cycle / The Six P's - Precipice, Plunge, Pit, Pull, Peak, Plateau - Chris's crazy upbringing, not wanting to be alive, trauma-bonding, and attracting problematic people.

In Part 2 of this series, Miyanovich and Duffin discuss: resilience Duffin's lifting accomplishments, testing human limits, Phil Hartman's Oly lifting skit, Sumo deadlift, technique, Chris's anabolics stack for his world record lifts, recovery, and Vasoblitz.

In Part 1 of this series, Miyanovich summarizes Duffin's bio which covers: Chris's forum Community Endless Evolution w/Duffin, his physical accomplishments as a powerlifter, and the almost unbelievable story of Chris's upbringing.

In Part 2 of this episode, Miyanovich and Hancock discuss: the loss of Will's best friend to a Fentanyl overdose.

In Part 1 of this series, Miyanovich and Hancock discuss: "The Gross Manosphere, having a great dad, toxic bullshit in the fitness world, drowning in middle age, Will rebuilding himself in sobriety, being a bodyworker/ fitness trainer, testosterone, the magic of walking, the importance of diet, cigarettes and nicotine.

In Part 3 of this series, Miyanovich and Jasper discuss: the possibility of a VQ sequel series, Frank getting back into the entertainment industry, Frank carrying a replica log at the NCAA championships, Randy Couture buying the log, doing Qigong, and reuniting with Matthew Modine.

In Part 2 of this series, Miyanovich and Jasper discuss: the split between being Frank and being Shute, becoming an actor, working as a holistic wellness practitioner, performance nutrition, the power of Shute in great sports movies, "the log scene", the possibility of a VQ sequel or remake, and Frank embracing the fact that he's Shute.

In Part1 of this series, Miyanovich and Jasper cover: the yin and yang of health, the warrior and the healer, Frank's experience with sports, working in the steel industry, being an athletic trainer, getting the part of Shute in Vision Quest, helping the wrestling community, the martial arts, and empowering women through martial arts training.

As an introduction to the upcoming series with Frank Jasper (and the coverage of the movie Vision Quest), Miyanovich talks about the darkness of his childhood, Vision Quest as a vital inspiration, cutting weight, and disordered eating.

In the final part of this series, Miyanovich and Cheng discuss: Are gay men actually men?, just wanting gayness to not be a big deal, straight people moving into the “gay-borhood", generally...cops and soldiers are accepting of gayness, small minds creating small worlds, moving out of your bubble, and what makes masculinity truly unique?

In Part 2 of this series, Miyanovich and Cheng discuss: the positives and negatives of tech, emotional intelligence in the Special Forces, Chris's health challenges, men dealing with pain, TRT, men always dragging the sled, the normalization of getting help, acknowledging issues, shooting and lead exposure, chelation therapy, and gaslighting.

In Part 1 this series, Miyanovich and Cheng discuss: Chris's new book on The Purple Heart Battalion, putting guns in their place, bullying, gay presentation, having good parents, Asians not being weak, taking accountability, and the impacts of new tech.

In this episode, Miyanovich and Pincus discuss: Parenting skills, having a new step-father , the passing of Rob’s step-father, when a lot of people start dying, the imperative of making the most of life, gender and self-defense, the new emotional intelligence.

In Part 1 of this series, Miyanovich and Pincus discuss: the shift in emotional intelligence in the tactical community, Rob's relationship with his dad, "The Bird and the BB gun", Rob's evolution with gun access, being a latch-key kid, being a nerd and a jock, and dudes that are tactical Teddy Bears.

In Part 3 of this series, Miyanovich and Nielsen discuss:Martin’s approach to fitness, marathon training, local run clubs, the dangers of Pickle Ball, diet, and having wellness synergy with your partner.

In Part 2 of this series, Miyanovich and Nielsen discuss: Deployment realities, taking the life of another man, training/repetition, kids getting killed in Iraq, the psychological aftermath of killing, Martin’s hardest event in Iraq, finalizing a divorce three days after a firefight, going to Sudan, casual internet attitudes about killing, Boogaloo Bullshit Talk, putting something between a gun and a harsh word, realistic prepping, summarizing the costs of taking life, rocket shock, WMDs, and sentient deflection shirts.

In Part 1 of this series, Miyanovich and Nielsen discuss: being bullied as a kid, being friends with both the nerds and the jocks, the importance of being physically active, masculinity in the military, balanced psychology in The Special Forces, the legendary "Giving Orders While Taking A Dump" story, the importance of the locker room, counseling programs in the Danish Military, and peace-time deployments.

In Part 3 of this series, Miyanovich and Padovani discuss: the reality of male suffering, hashing things out online, men and martial responsibility, self-defense realities for men and women, male over-estimation of competency, gear or appearance as a substitute for skills, overcompensating in the psyche, learning from superior skill in others, high skill people are typically low ego, and showing grace.

In Part 2 of this series, Miyanovich and Padovani discuss: neutering leadership in the center-to-left reality, liberal cannibalism, The Dems still trying to make the OG Dems happy, taking responsible for your own feelings, Laikoff’s Hierarchy and conservative narrowness.

In Part 1 of this series, Miyanovich and Padovani discuss: the current lack of objective reasoning, the internet as a tool of manipulation, the need to always be right, biology and political orientation, psychological management in the current reality, the relinquishing of agency happening on both sides, the reality of civic duty, and maintaining society while destroying democracy.

In Part 3 of this series, Miyanovich and Yamane discuss: starting therapy, declining capacitors of the brain and nervous system, responsibility as an elder in the group, anger can be appropriate reaction, low testosterone, when your kids suffer from your parents' patterns, bad modeling for your kids, the Trump administration and existential responsibility.

In Part 2 of this series, Miyaovich and Yamane discuss: The Courage to Be Disliked, carrying on the bad patterns of your parents, academics and imposter syndrome, "bologna in the shoes", bad marriages, PTSD and hyper-defensiveness, David's intense chicken-dinner-anger, when your dad was never wrong, yelling is men's version of crying, and parents not dealing with hard things.

In Part 1 of this series, Miyanovich and Yamane discuss: what does it mean to be a "strong man", hiding true feelings to be accepted more broadly, conflict aversion, Fire Over Light, aging and the last window of true productivity, the passing of David's father, the fast decline of old age, and the lack of affection in Japanese culture.

In Part 3 of this series, Miyanovich and Coach Chris discuss: coaching for the Vargas Boxing Gym, the future of the You Tube Channel, the importance of boxing workouts, quality heavy bags, injuries, fitness boxing, honoring other men's efforts, and the end of toxic masculinity in boxing.

In Part 2 of this series, Miyanovich and Coach Chris discuss: fighting in Alaska, moving to Arizona, the negative costs of showboating in the ring, temporarily leaving boxing, the importance of brain / mental health, and protecting the brain in boxing.

In Part 1 of this series, Miyanovich and Coach Chris discuss: being underweight as a child, wrestling and cutting weight, racism in Alaska, bullying and the road to boxing, brothers who are tough on you, Chris's punching power, and Canelo Alvarez.

In the final part of this series, Miyanovich and Van Dreal discuss: the psychological reality of the school / rampage shooter, Incels, young males and humiliation, both jocks and nerds with hobbies don't do school shootings, asshole cops, when the political left shoots itself in the foot, and the evolutionary cost of humiliation for males.

In Part 2 of this series, Miyanovich and Van Dreal discuss: Men dominating both high-power and worthlessness at the same time, "shut the fuck up and get in the dirt, men", men in disenfranchised cultures, value after retirement, the patriarchy punishes itself, and a little on Jordan Peterson.

In Part 1 of this series, Miyanovich and Van Dreal discuss: the negative effects of new tech, gender differences in social aggression, evolutionary psychology, the dangers of passionate people, absolutism, the curse of the helper-man.

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In Part 2 of this series, Miyanovich and Dr. Stephanie discuss: masculinity, "The Beige-ists", the effect of the digital reality on all people, getting young kids out of the digital, inner-city struggles with masculinity, and men having fewer options,.

In Part 1 of this series, Miyanovich and Dr. Stephanie discuss: trauma, the desire for sexual validation, evolutionary realities, dignity and purpose, revenge against and control over women, bullies and outcasts both being odd ducks, Incels and the new porn reality, the hat of the school shooter, casual attitudes about school shootings, the new teenage paradigm.

In this final part of this series, Miyanovich and HDP discuss: the path of yang energy, losing your feels, laughing, grow or die, very-online neuroticism, testosterone realities, very-online misandry, male power and getting off-line, touching grass, and Safeway Oranges at Half-time.

In Part 2 of this series, Miyanovich and Half-Deadpool discuss: the realities of having highly dysfunctional brothers, the disgusting world of cigarette smokers, some people needing to be blocked from fucking, falling through the cracks of the medical system, Apeshit McGoo, when mothers lack nurturance, reclaiming your energy, mimicry vs. pure original creation, and truly stepping into your power.

In Part 1 of this series, Miyanovich and Half-Deadpool discuss: the hits just keep coming, men stepping in for men, being Pig Pen, the reality of the medical service industry, having no sense of personal boundaries, conflict resolution, tough interventions, and the Buddhist concept of "Idiot Love."

In the final part of this series, Miyanovich and Norry discuss: The Shit End Of The Stick Mythology / Worldview, is masculinity a thing?, polar shifts in gender values, when the pendulum of male sensitivity swings too far, traumatized people carrying forward the M.O. of their abusers, staying out of the battle of the sexes, and the nowhere road of purity tests.

In Part 1 of this series , Miyanovich and Norry discuss: Conspiracy theorists, retardation, the expectation of men during sickness, alienation, isolation, compartmentalization, strength, The Beige Mythology, the validity of biology, gender as a social heuristic, masculinity, and liking big boobs.

In the final part of this series, Miyanovich and Sodini discuss: Mike getting picked out of a bar, the centerfold in Playgirl magazine, high-tier good looks, breaking into the industry, landing the Abercrombie and Fitch campaign, landing the Playboy fashion campaign, having a billboard of yourself in New York City, good looks and mental imbalance, modeling and drugs, Mike's old fitness routine, dark gatekeeping in the modeling world, really believing in yourself...and would Mike ever do a professional campaign again?

In Part 3 of this series, Miyanovich and Sodini discuss: Mike's mom kidnapping him to protect him from a dysfunctional father, when the apple falls far from the tree, not wanting to hurt or disappoint your mom, Mike's half-sisters, when your bio-dad isn't your dad, and needing a dad for youth sports.