The Power of Meritocracy, Conspiracies Debunked, and Elevating Our Standards ASK ME ANYTHING

Ryan and Kipp switch gears for a lighter Ask Me Anything episode where listeners intentionally submit "dumb questions" - and somehow the conversation turns surprisingly insightful. They cover teenage boys acting feral in public, conspiracy theories, men-only spaces, the psychology behind carrying all the groceries in one trip, and why guys constantly compete with each other. Along the way, they also dive into critical thinking, modern education, AI dependency, and the importance of having friends who can laugh with you through life's chaos. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Introduction 01:35 - PLL lacrosse and weekend recap 04:27 - The "dumb questions" AMA begins 05:32 - Killing your ego and thinking well of yourself 13:24 - Why teenage boys go feral in public 17:20 - Moon landing, pyramids, and conspiracy theories 22:53 - Why figuring things out matters more than knowing 28:42 - Why women aren't in the Iron Council 33:49 - Why carrying all groceries in one trip feels amazing 39:45 - Guilty pleasure movies and songs 44:04 - "Hold my beer and watch this" explained 49:00 - The proper way to shake hands 55:10 - When hugs are appropriate 58:46 - Wrapping up and future AMA ideas 59:18 - Iron Council preview call 01:01:20 - Post-show wrap Battle Planners: Pick yours up today! Order Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto . For more information on the Iron Council brotherhood . Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready

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The Power of Meritocracy, Conspiracies Debunked, and Elevating Our Standards ASK ME ANYTHING is an episode from Order of Man: Protect | Provide | Preside by Ryan Michler.

This episode is 01:00:02 long.

This episode was published on May 13, 2026.

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