What new bourbon are we pumped about? Which hiking trail are we exploring? Why is the next supercar so cool? The Manual is dedicated to helping men live a more engaged life. Each week, our editors and guests get together for a round-table discussion about what’s new, exciting, and unique in the men’s lifestyle world. So pop open your favorite brew, step into your man cave, and start streaming.
For this week’s episode of Beards, Booze, and Bacon: The Manual Podcast, the round-table — Managing Editor Nicole Raney, Food & Drink Editor Sam Slaughter, and wonderful host Greg Nibler — gets spooky and talk all things ghosts for Halloween. Dressed in their finest costumes — Nicole as Bob Ross, Sam as Krumm from Aaahh!!! Real Monsters, and Greg as a podcast host — the team digs into a variety of ghastly topics.
First, they get one thing out of the way: Who believes in ghosts? The responses are mixed at best. From there, the team talks about one member’s decision to join a paranormal society and a ghost-hunting video made in another’s house. After that, it is onto the most haunted places in America, with a side trip to Scotland to talk about haunted graveyards and the Black Plague.
Who believes in ghosts? Who’s joining a ghost hunting society? Who has a heck of a lot of knowledge about ghosts, yet doesn’t necessarily believe? Tune in to find out!
If you have a question for The Manual podcast folks, or if you’d like to share your ghost stories, give us a shout at podcast@themanual.com — we’re always around! Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter and keep an eye out for podcast polls so you can join the discussion.
These gifts for men are perfect for the hard-to-shop-for guys in your life
Gifts for men can confound even the best present buyers. Many men are impossible to shop for, either because they have picky tastes, or because it seems like they already have it all. On top of that, many men are reticent to ask for what they want. Whatever the case, you might find yourself at a loss when trying to choose that special something. Thankfully, we’ve got you covered with a guide full of gifts for hard-to-buy-for men.
We’re not saying that the man you’re shopping for will love all of these, but the gift ideas span a wide range of tastes, so you should be able to find something among these options. On to the gifts!
A great podcast can help you kick off your day just right as you commute to work. It can remind you about what’s important in life, or give you a new perspective on a challenge that you’re working through at home. That’s why, for many people, motivational podcasts are a must-have in their regular podcast rotation.
These shows can cover everything from career advice to health and how to keep your house clean, but what makes them great is how often they leave the listener inspired and ready to better their own life.
Best Motivational Podcasts on Spotify
How I Built This with Guy Raz
Featuring captivating career conversations, Guy Raz’s podcast is a show for people who want to be inspired by brilliant minds who have accomplished huge things.
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In a world where everybody with a microphone has their own podcast, there are certainly plenty of options to choose from, even when you’re looking at a specific category. There are plenty of great board game podcasts, but even inside the narrow topic area of Dungeons & Dragons, there’s a wide array of podcasts you can choose from. Those podcasts come in a range of styles and vary in length as well, but what may be even more important is whether you vibe with the personalities of the hosts.
There are plenty of intangible factors behind a good podcast, even beyond what looks good on paper. Some people like well-produced shows that are cleanly edited, while others are looking for something that’s a little bit looser and feels more like a natural conversation. Thankfully, there’s a podcast out there for you no matter what you like in a podcast and what you’re looking for in a D&D podcast in particular. Below, we’ll share with you our choices for the top D&D podcasts.
