The Armchair Observatory

TAO E.15 - Milestones

Milestones- they help us know where we are on our journey. Join TAO as we discuss whether there are true masculine milestones and if there are, what those might be. 

TAO E.14 - Dave Khaliqi

TAO reaches into our past and brings on a man who's known us all from long before we had whiskers. Dr. Dave Khaliqi, an educator, musician, father, and manly mentor joins us to talk shame, beliefs and how crucial control is to masculinity.

TAO E.13 - Faramir

TAO jumps back to Middle Earth to discuss a character that Peter Jackson and the writers of Lord of the Rings did D-I-R-T-Y! We discuss who the actual character of Faramir is from the books and why he is one of our most beloves charters from that series. We also spend some time pondering what exactly does it meant to "not love the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only that which they defend.”

TAO E.12 - Tim Hawkins

Tim Hawkins?? The COMEDIAN?? Well.... not quite. However, this episode is still great cause it has 2 Tims with famous sounding names! Join the TAO crew as we host Pastor and Leadership Coach - Tim Hawkins. We dive into relationships, self sacrifice and examine how one of the oldest and most well known masculine figures in history can provide a blueprint for men. You can find Tim Hawkins here: Instagram: @coachtimhawkins If you are interested in learning more about Tim's Leadership Coaching: The Leadership Coaching Fellowship: https://knowgrowgo.org/

TAO E.11 - President Teddy Roosevelt

Carrying a big stick? Wrestling in the white house? Being a cowboy AND an politician? Does it get any more manly? TAO discusses one of the Manliest of Men- the 26th President of the United States: Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt.

TAO E.10 - Coach Leo Swiontek

We had the privilege of interviewing Gazette-Preps 2019-2020 Coach of the Year, Leo Swiontek. A man who understand what it takes to lead and how to handle heartbreak when everything you have worked for doesn't go as planned. 

TAO E.9 - Sam Pilli

Join us as we sit down with entrepreneur and ZonZon founder Sam Pilli to discuss connection and community. 

TAO E.8 - Chad "The Dad" Myers

TAO E.5 - Aragorn

Story telling has been a part of human society since the dawn of time. We often use characters to teach lessons and virtues, provide warnings and give us something to aspire to be. The TAO crew kicks off its series on fictional masculine characters as we explore one of the (in Matt's opinion) best characters ever- Aragorn.

TAO E.7 - Harris Ad Reaction

In this episode the TAO crew takes a look at and react to a political ad to see whether or not it can hold up to the idea of true masculinity!