Time to Level Up!
I watched Cowboy Bebop for the first time last year, and I regret not doing so earlier. It is easily the best anime series out there, but also one of the best TV shows ever produced. If you haven’t seen it, add it to your list of things to do amid the Nova 6 outbreak. […]
Everyone wants to talk about Nova 6 – I mean COVID-19. I want to instead use it to talk about something else: resetting something in your life. I don’t see this moment in time as a crisis, at least for myself. I already went through the pain of unplugging myself from a system I realized […]
NOTE: TJ & Vincent will be discussing chivalry further in a podcast this upcoming Saturday (3/14) for our Patreons – accessible at all tiers –https://www.patreon.com/masculinegeek Everything most Westerners know about chivalry is wrong. This profound misconception exists even though people have varying notions of what chivalry is or what it means to be chivalrous – […]
“You don’t get something for nothing” is a wise saying, a variation on “there’s no free lunch.” However, there’s a flip side to that coin when it comes to human relations: Make ‘em earn it. This is a lesson some of you have no doubt learned the hard way. You’re naturally generous, outgoing, selfless, thoughtful…. […]
It’s been interesting to see how the perception of the “lone wolf” (social context, not terrorism) has changed over the years. The lone wolf is often seen as a romantic figure. If you’re a Western man, particularly Australian or American, you know what I mean. We think of The Man With No Name and Mad […]
In my first post, I briefly mentioned that forms are important to classical music. Not only so that you won’t look like a doofus by referring to every piece as a “song,” but, as you go down the path of becoming literate in classical music, you can identify what is what and why that particular […]
“This bickering is pointless!” – Grand Moff Tarkin In the early days of social media, I loved online discussions on people’s blogs and on other platforms. Although I still do online interactions, I rarely if ever engage someone in a dispute. I also avoid poking the hornet’s nest on Twitter or arguing with someone on […]
The masculine man today doesn’t merely struggle to find quality male friends whom he can respect, trust, and admire. Equally frustrating are the lack of worthy enemies, which are as equally valuable as a good friend. “Enemy” perhaps is too strong a word. Maybe “rival” or “opponent” are more appropriate. An enemy in this sense […]
Let’s roll back the mists of time. My formative “reading” years were predominantly in the late 70’s and early 80’s. Back then there was no internet. No Amazon and such. Books were purchased in bookstores. Here in New Jersey we had Walden Books, B. Dalton, and The Book End (Add to that the numerous mom-and-pop […]
One of the worst things a boy or man can get called is a “loser.” It’s probably on par with “failure,” though the effect depends on who is delivering the insult. What’s funny is that the word “loser” isn’t a cuss or swear word. It’s not profanity or crass. What makes it effective is how […]
In addition to reconciling seemingly incompatible concepts, a major struggle of any masculine geek will be determining who or what ultimately dictates his identity and actions – and to what end. Rollo Tomassi of The Rational Male refers to this in psychological terms as the “mental point of origin.” In layman’s terms, it comes down […]
That’s right. I’m looking at late February/early March for a Saturday early evening meetup. Location : Central New Jersey. Exact location and time to be divulged soon to the lucky few. Speaking of which, there are 5 seats open. There are already 5 filled. Want to join us? Then drop me a line via our […]
It’s been almost a year since Masculine Geek hosted its first live stream. Since then, there’s been several revelations worth noting. One is that there is a strong desire and lack of options for masculine men to gather and discuss geek stuff. However, there is another appeal to our show that I didn’t quite expect. […]
I began these a few years ago for another project that work quite well for Masculine Geek. One : Thou Shalt Dress Appropriately (V) The Everyday MG (EMG) keeps up his appearance. He chooses clothing that matches his age and that fits his body. He does not wear baggy clothing to hide his impressive physique. […]
Thanks in old age—thanks ere I go, For health, the midday sun, the impalpable air—for life, mere life, For precious ever-lingering memories, (of you my mother dear —you, father—you, brothers, sisters, friends,) For all my days—not those of peace alone—the days of war the same, For gentle words, caresses, gifts from foreign lands, For shelter, […]
It’s been some time since we’ve posted to our SoundCloud account. We’re back. Head over to The Masculine Geek SoundCloud and listen/download episodes 30-37! The perfect podcast to listen to whilst driving to work, working out, or puttering around your Lair/Fortress of Solitude. Yes, Lair. Every man needs a Lair and a Fortress of Solitude. […]
An essay originally posted on my personal site. I am what you might refer to as a gym rat. I enjoy weight lifting the same way Bob Ross loved painting. He had his happy trees. I have my happy dumbbells. Please follow and like us:0 20 20
Over the years there’s been a strong interest and fascination with the “zombie apocalypse” genre. I can’t tell you how many hours I spent with buddies playing Call of Duty: Nazi Zombies. Even though you’re doomed from the start, it never gets old for me. There’s plenty of reasons why people love the subculture, which […]