When you look back in time of the “Gentleman”, you think of someone that drink scotch by the bottle, is cut throat, and makes more money than you could imagine.  This is not the same person as today’s Gentleman.  The effort has been put forth to change the idea of the Gentleman by offering 5 virtues that a modern day gentleman should have.  What is it about a gentleman that sets him apart from the other people around him?

This seems like a question that should be looked at little longer than just one podcast.  There really should be more attributes that make modern day gentlemen who we are.  If you have any ideas, please feel free to comment below or send me a message telling me what I missed.

What virtues do Modern Day Gentlemen hold?

* The attitude of a gentleman

* How someone should dress

* Ambition of a gentleman

* Mindset and how that affects decisions

* Skill sets that gentlemen should have

There were no external resources used in the making of the show today.

Thank you for listening. Please find Skilled Gentlemen Podcast on Facebook, iTunes,  Twitter, and  Youtube, and follow or subscribe to keep up with me.  The wheels are always turning over here in the office and you should be aware of what is going on.  Sign up for the newsletter to get all updates to the podcast with your email address.  All comments, complaints, concerns, or questions please either comment below or email me at [email protected].  Again, thank you for listening and as always, be the gentlemen that your family wants you to be.

Manscaping is something that divides the manly community.  Do you shave your body like a naked mole rat?  Should you let yourself evolve into a walking/talking wookie from Star Wars?  The answer to that is extremely convoluted.  There really is no definite answer but more of a series of different opinions.  You have to take what you hear today and decide what works best for you.  Your body type, own personal style, and your swagger all are parts to your personality and should be considered while manscaping.

I have dredged through many articles and opinions to bring you this conclusion of ideas on the topic of manscaping.  Located deep within these articles are the opinions of many different women.  If you thought that your beard was going to be the topic of conversation and in vogue forever, you might be surprised!

What should a Gentleman know about Manscaping?

* Do women actually prefer hair or do they like smooth men

* What is on the market to assist you with body hair removal

* What is the going trend with beards and body hair

* How do you take care of your beard

* Pro Tips for body hair removal

* My conclusion on my research

I MENTIONED A FEW PRODUCTS THAT YOU SHOULD CONSIDER WHILE TAMING YOUR OWN BODY HAIR.

First off is the clippers that I have used since I was 15 years old.  15 years later I am still using these.  Great quality and decent price for something that lasts that long.

This is the product that was mentioned in the podcast episode today.  I do really like this clipper because I have had it for 16 years and it still works as good as it does today.  Another time where you can actually say that I bought once and cried once.  Use my amazon link today so that I can make some money off of your purchase and it can help further the efforts of Skilled Gentlemen Podcast.

The other item mentioned in the show today was the back shaver.  I have had some issue with the seller not returning my emails, so be ware!

Resources used in the show today:

* She Knows

* Mens Fitness

* GQ

* Tools of Men

* Beards

Thank you for listening. Please find Skilled Gentlemen Podcaston Facebook, iTunes,  Twitter, and  Youtube, and follow or subscribe to keep up with me.  The wheels are always turning over here in the office and you should be aware of what is going on.  Sign up for the newsletter to get all updates to the podcast with your email address.  All comments, complaints, concerns, or questions please either comment below or email me at [email protected].  Again, thank you for listening and as always, be the gentlemen that your family wants you to be.

To some men, the kitchen is a place of myth and mystery.  It is my goal today to get you into the kitchen and help you make meals that are amazing.  Cooking really does not have to be hard to do, you just half to get in there and try.  By following the steps that I laid out for you, in the show, I can help you be a legend in the kitchen.

I am going to help you, not just cook better, but to declutter the kitchen as well.  Having too many gadgets can make cooking harder.  Getting some kind of order in your kitchen will help you cooker faster which will make you more likely to cook more.  Below are the recipes that I talked about in the show to give you the opportunity to write them down.

How can you become a legend in the kitchen?

* How to go from zero to hero in the kitchen

* Essential gadgets to make your life easier

* How to have the freshest spices

* My “go to” recipes

* Tips to cooking as a family man

There were not any sources used in the making of the show.

Recipes from the show:

Garlic toast and Egg:

* Loaf Bread

* Garlic

* Paprika

* Butter

* Egg

Spread butter on the toast along with sprinkling garlic powder and paprika ontop.  Put these into the oven and toast until done.

In the mean time, fry your egg.  Once finished put your egg ontop of the toast and break the yoke.

Hashbrowns:

* Potato

* oil

* salt and pepper

Skin your potato and grate it into a dish cloth.  Pick up your dish cloth and ring out the moisture in the potato.  Heat up your oil in the skillet and cook the potato until browned.  Flip once and serve when crispy.

Fish Tacos:

* Fish or shrimp

* Salt and Pepper

* Paprika

* 1 part Garlic Powder

* 2 parts Paprika Powder

* 1 part Cumin Powder

* 1/2 part Cayenne Powder

* Cabbage Slaw

* 1 cabbage

* 1 cup cilantro

* 1 garlic clove

* 3 tbsp white distilled vinegar

* salt

* 2 tsp sugar

* Lime Sauce

* 1/3 cup mayo

* juice from a lime

* zest from a lime

* Salt

Burgers:

* 80/20 beef

* Paprika Powder

* Garlic Powder

* Onion Powder

* Oregano

* Parsley

* Salt and Pepper

* Egg

* Panko

Patty out the burgers thin and grill.

Slow Cooker BBQ:

* Shoulder or butt

* Garlic

* Onion

* Paprika

* BBQ sauce

Place in the slow cooker for 9 hours.  Once finished shred with a fork.

Pico-de-giao:

* 3 parts tomato

* 1 part red onion

* cilantro

* jalapano

* lime juice

* lime zest

Let it sit overnight so that the juices mixes.

Guac:

* 4 parts Avacado

* 1 part cilantro

* Red onion

* Juice from 1 lime

* Jalapano

* Salt

Start by blending together avocado and slowly add the rest of ingridance until it taste like you want it to.

Thank you for listening. Please find Skilled Gentlemen Podcaston Facebook, iTunes,  Twitter, and  Youtube, and follow or subscribe to keep up with me.  The wheels are always turning over here in the office and you should be aware of what is going on.  Sign up for the newsletter to get all updates to the podcast with your email address.  All comments, complaints, concerns,

As a Gentleman, you are held to a higher standard when you go to a party.  Spring time is in the air and you know that BBQs and dinner parties are right around the corner.  We all need a refresher on how to show up and be a Gentleman sometimes.  The show today is going to focus on a few different parts of the idea of showing up to a party.  We focus on the beginning of the party where you show up dressed.  You dont want to be dressed inappropriate and be labeled as “that guy”.  Then we transition into the other aspects of the party that you should know about.

This podcast episode is not meant to be a full in depth look at anything.  We are just skimming the top to keep you checked up on what you should expect or what is expected.

How should a Gentleman attend and host a party?

* Dressing to impress

* What to bring as a guest

* Dos and Don’ts for conversation

* Overall party etiquette

* Throwing your own party

Resources used in the making of the show today:

Gentlemen.me

Gentlemans Gazette

Amazon Review of the week

Anker Power Lighting Cable

There are a few reasons why I love this cable.

* I can abuse it and it keeps on charging my phone.

* The amount of positive reviews on the cable means that it is quality at its best.

* It is 6 feet long!

Video of review coming soon.

Check out the review site where all of the reviews are located in one convienant area.  Found at review.skilledgentlemen.com

Thank you for listening. Please find Skilled Gentlemen Podcaston Facebook, iTunes,  Twitter, and  Youtube, and follow or subscribe to keep up with me.  The wheels are always turning over here in the office and you should be aware of what is going on.  Sign up for the newsletter to get all updates to the podcast with your email address.  All comments, complaints, concerns, or questions please either comment below or email me at [email protected].  Again, thank you for listening and as always, be the gentlemen that your family wants you to be.

I started out a few years back by stating that “I am trying my best to keep you from being that guy.  Today will mark the second installment of the series where I discuss what I mean by this phrase. There are a lot of people out there that leave me asking the question, “why”.  That when there is a need or where there is a job for them to do, they shy away. Or when their family needs them to grow up and be a man, they cower in the corner and hope for a solution to smack them in the face.  

I am here to drench you in some cold truth. Today’s show is a double edged sword in which it is entertaining and very truthful.  If you are apart of this group of people that I am going to discuss today, you need to either grow up or man up, take your pick.  Not all of it is me getting perturbed though. Some is meant to be pure entertainment. My blood pressure dropped toward the end.

If you are the The “I lost my job, I’m looking for something better” guy then you need to listen to my show I did a few weeks ago called Preparing For A Job Loss.

WHAT IS IN THE CATEGORY OF “THAT GUY”?

My own personal Emergency Broadcast

The “I lost my job, I’m looking for something better” guy

“I’m too important to move over on the road” guy

The “I only had 2 beers, I can drive” guy

“I am going to do my entire set in front of the dumbbell rack” guy

The “I didn’t know that I sweated that much on the bench” guy

How we can make this a regular podcast

No resources were used in the show, just my frustration.

Thank you for listening. Please find Skilled Gentlemen Podcaston Facebook, iTunes,  Twitter, and  Youtube, and follow or subscribe to keep up with me.  The wheels are always turning over here in the office and you should be aware of what is going on.  Sign up for the newsletter to get all updates to the podcast with your email address.  All comments, complaints, concerns, or questions please either comment below or email me at [email protected].  Again, thank you for listening and as always, be the gentlemen that your family wants you to be.

Being smart is something that most want to be.  Not only is it attractive to others but it affords you opportunities that you otherwise wouldn’t get.  By employing the tips that I have pulled from around the internet, you can start working your way to be a smarter individual.  There is no way for me to measure how being smarter will impact your future life. However, I can say that being a smarter person is a more fulfilling life with better experiences and opportunities.  Ones that many would not have enjoined if they had not took the time to work on their intelligence level.

I used not just a group of great resources online, but my own experiences in how I have developed myself.  Be the Gentleman that can hold a conversation with someone and it not be about yourself. You will quickly realize that there is a big world out there with really smart people in it.  Those conversations that you have with someone about their experiences and their life can change your opinions. I know they have for me.

How can you do to be a smarter gentleman?

Managing online time through podcasts and articles

Write everything down

Surround yourself with smart people

Learn random knowledge

Travel

Foster creativity

Detox from an online life

Keep your mouth shut and listen

Links I talked about in the show today:

TED Radio Hour

FeedReader

Resources I used in the creation of the show:

INC

Life Hack

Remember the Amazon Review of the Week this week!

Gnarly Protein Powder

 

Gnarly protein powder is the only protein shake that I use because of their comitment to keeping their promise.  Anything that they produce meets standards that I am passionate about:

* GMO free

* Antibiotic Free

* No Hormones

* Gluten Free

* No added sugar

* No artificial colors

Take a look at my video to see what I really feel about Gnarly Protein Powder after a workout.

You can buy your own by using my amazon link!  By doing so you help out Skilled Gentlemen Podcast in a passive way.  This is without doing any extra work or spending any extra money.  I do these reviews to help bring you something of quality in a world full of garbage products and companies more worried about their bottom line than the customer.

Thank you for listening. Please find Skilled Gentlemen Podcaston Facebook, iTunes,  Twitter, and  Youtube, and follow or subscribe to keep up with me.  The wheels are always turning over here in the office and you should be aware of what is going on.  Sign up for the newsletter to get all updates to the podcast with your email address.  All comments, complaints, concerns, or questions please either comment below or email me at [email protected].  Again, thank you for listening and as always,

The truth hurts.  This is something that we all hear when we are little, but what truths are true and which ones are false?  Some truths are honest mistakes and some can be very harmful.  False truths are like a bad habit that can eventually lead to cancer, ultimately killing you.  Mistakes along the way make life hard on you and your loved ones.  So by facing the true reality of life and your existence is a great way to make sure that you live an honest life.

There are some of these that I had a hard time with accepting, however nothing compares to the truth that I talk about last.  That one is a huge one that has the ability to put you into a depression tail spin.  So make sure that when you listen to this episode, you listen to the whole thing.

What truths should we be aware of?

Hard work is what matters

Nothing in life is guaranteed

You cannot always rely on friends

Not everyone is going to like you

No one cares about you more than you do

If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself

Life isnt fair no matter how bad you want it to be

And one bonus one that is earth shattering

Resources used in the making of the show today are:

Ask Men

LifeHack

Reddit

AMAZON REVIEW OF THE WEEK

Gnarly Protein Powder

Gnarly protein powder is the only protein shake that I use because of their comitment to keeping their promise.  Anything that they produce meets standards that I am passionate about:

* GMO free

* Antibiotic Free

* No Hormones

* Gluten Free

* No added sugar

* No artificial colors

Take a look at my video to see what I really feel about Gnarly Protein Powder after a workout.

You can buy your own by using my amazon link!  By doing so you help out Skilled Gentlemen Podcast in a passive way.  This is without doing any extra work or spending any extra money.  I do these reviews to help bring you something of quality in a world full of garbage products and companies more worried about their bottom line than the customer.

Thank you for listening. Please find Skilled Gentlemen Podcaston Facebook, iTunes,  Twitter, and  Youtube, and follow or subscribe to keep up with me.  The wheels are always turning over here in the office and you should be aware of what is going on.  Sign up for the newsletter to get all updates to the podcast with your email address.  All comments, complaints, concerns, or questions please either comment below or email me at [email protected].  Again, thank you for listening and as always, be the gentlemen that your family wants you to be.

There will come a day where your kids will get older and will start to do their own thing.  To most of us that is a great time in life.  They are starting to get out of the house and start their own life.  Would it not be a great if you could give them a gift that highlights their childhood?  That affords them the ability to go back and see, hear, and even taste what it was like to grow up!  For a little bit of time and possibly money invested, you can do that for them.

I can say that I am going to personally do a handful of these myself!  I love the fact that I can work on something passively and pass that onto my kids when they are older.  Really consider doing this in your own life.  You never know what might stick in their minds as the best gift they have ever received from anyone.  These gifts and surprises talked about in today’s show is a great way to upgrade yourself from man to gentleman in their lives.

What are the 8 long term gifts that you can present to your kids?

* Quick reminder of storing wine, whiskey, cigars, and beer

* Link to the original podcast episode (Storing Wine, Whiskey, Cigars, and Beer)

* Emails to a reserved account

* Planting a tree for milestones

* Giving them a part time job

* Start a holiday

* Let them get a message from the past

* Family yearbooks

* Meaningful gift ideas

Resources used in the making of the podcast episode today:

Bourbon R

Buzz Feed

Amazon Review of the Week

Military Tactical Rucksack

I really do like this rucksack.  I got mine from a friend that used his while in the military.  The fact that I am very serious about my personal defense and the safety of my family is why I carry this bag.  Do understand that it is just a day bag though.  I am not going to fight the zombie hordes with this strapped to my back however I will use it to carry my essential needs in it.

I also have used mine for day hikes when I go backpacking.  All of my stuff stays in one spot and does not move when I run, slide, or jump around.  It is truly a bag that if it was not given to me, I would have purchased it on my on.

Check out my video below on what mine looks like and what I keep in mine.

You can find yours by visiting the amazon store through my link and grabbing one for yourself.  For only $25.00, it is a really good way to keep all of your self defense items in one spot to throw in the truck of the car.

Thank you for listening. Please find Skilled Gentlemen Podcast on Facebook, iTunes,  Twitter, and  Youtube, and follow or subscribe to keep up with me.  The wheels are always turning over here in the office and you should be aware of what is going on.  Sign up for the newsletter to get all updates to the podcast with your email address.  All comments, complaints, concerns, or questions please either comment below or email me at [email protected].  Again, thank you for listening and as always, be the gentlemen that your family wants you to be.

One of the scariest things that a man can endure is witnessing emergencies that involve his family.  The blood pressure rises along with the pulse rate and the brain goes into overdrive.  To the normal person the next step would be to freak out and panic.  To the Gentleman however, the next step would be to calm down and start fixing the situation.  This series that I am starting is going to be an accumulation of the most common emergencies that men face on a day to day basis from the standpoint of an experienced first responder.  My goal for these shows is to help men pull themselves together and start being the fixer that his family wants him to be.  Do you want to be that guy that runs around panicking because something just happened to him and his family or do you want to be able to help the situation?

What kind of emergencies should men know how to handle?

what is a first responder

why should I keep a medical bag in my car

what should be kept in the medical bag

How to deal with a car wreck

Dealing l with Hypothermia

How to deal with Hyperthermia

Dealing  with Major Bleeding

Why you do not have to worry about this

No resources were used in the show today, however you might be interested in building your own expert level medical kit.  Click that link to hear that podcast.

Thank you for listening. Please find Skilled Gentlemen Podcaston Facebook, iTunes,  Twitter, and  Youtube, and follow or subscribe to keep up with us.  The wheels are always turning over here in the office.  Sign up for the newsletter to get all updates to the podcast with your email address.  All comments, complaints, concerns, or questions please either comment below or email me at [email protected].  Again, thank you for listening and as always, be the gentlemen that your family wants you to be.

With all of the possible choices for purchasing a firearm in the world, where would you start?  Today I have assembled, in my humble opinion, the basic list of firearms that I feel that everyone that enjoys firearms should own.  But why would you only want a basic collection instead of a massive collection?

I addressed that also with the sobering fact that you not only need a firearm but you will need ammo and training.  In my opinion training is well under stressed considering what you are carrying, but training is not the topic of today’s show. If you have a different opinion of what the basic firearm collectionshould be, please meet me on the Skilled Gentlemen Podcast Forum to have a gentleman’s discussion on the topic.

What is the Basic Firearm Collection

Why you want a basic firearm collection and not a massive amount of firearms

The basic collection

.22

Centerfire rifle

Pistol

Shotgun

Trainer

How to keep ammo for long term

What classes are available to find

Why you need to visit Texas to take Bob Maynes Classes

Resources used in todays show

Guns and Ammo

Classes in Texas

Show that you should consider listening to as a addition to Skilled Gentlemen Podcast:

* Bob Mayne – Handgun World Podcast

* Alex Haddox – Practical Defense

* Alex Haddox – Security Professionals Podcast

Thank you for listening. Please find Skilled Gentlemen Podcaston Facebook, iTunes,  Twitter, and  Youtube, and follow or subscribe to keep up with us.  The wheels are always turning over here in the office.  Sign up for the newsletter to get all updates to the podcast with your email address.  All comments, complaints, concerns, or questions please either comment below or email me at [email protected].  Again, thank you for listening and as always, be the gentlemen that your family wants you to be.