The Armchair Observatory

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 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 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, no...

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: Inst...

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.

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. 

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

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.

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!

The BtB crew discusses "recent" goings on in society and gives our very MANLY opinions. Join us as we chase squirrels, travel rabbit trails and some how find a space to talk Harrison Butker and the Summer Olympics.

TAO starts to look at masculine figures from history and what better character to start with than WWII hero and legend- Audi Murphy! Join us as we talk about the specific events that made his life manly!

The Armchair Observatory welcomes paster, therapist, and professor Casey Crocker. Join us as we have a wide ranging discussion touching masculine authenticity, mental heath, burn out and much more.

The Armchair Observatory (formerly Beyond the Beard Podcast) kicks off with an introduction to the podcast and why we even wanted to do this! Welcome to the Armchair Observatory!