Be a Man, Not a Dick

Michael Turner
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For men who want to be better today — and for the next 50 years. I’m Michael Turner. I’m a Navy veteran, husband, father, and successful professional. I’ve also made mistakes and have been a dick. On Be a Man, Not a Dick, I chat with guys who talk about when they got it wrong — at work, in marriage, as fathers, in relationships, and in life. What happened? Why did they do it? What did they learn? With honesty and a bit of humor, we want to help you be a better man today and every tomorrow. Be a Man, Not a Dick.

Episodes

  1. 5d ago

    I beat up my younger brother. When your time is up, what kind of man will people remember? Turning your anger into curiosity and more. — Gus O.

    Gus is a retired intelligence officer, scholar, and change agent. He shares a painful childhood memory of beating up his younger brother. It’s something he deeply regrets, and it helped shape the man he became. Gus shares how to control anger before it controls you, why winning an argument isn't the same as resolving one, and offers practical advice on turning anger into curiosity, courage, and vulnerability. A candid conversation, Gus coaxes out the question we should all want to answer now: When your time is up, what kind of man will people remember?

  2. Oct 23

    Hey dads, if your teenager starts talking to you, you shut up. -- Scott R.

    Scott is a long suffering Mets and Jets fan, making disappointment a way of life. But when it comes to being a husband, father, friend, and leader, he's a champ. We tackle the lost art of shutting the hell up—especially when your teenager gets in the car after school. We discuss how listening beats reacting, how to deal with difficult people without becoming one yourself, and why asking for help is a strength, not a weakness. Scott says that he’s not much of a romantic, but sometimes the biggest dick move isn't how we treat other people — it’s how we treat ourselves. Being a better man doesn't always mean doing or being more. Sometimes it means saying less—and giving yourself a little grace.

    Hey dads, if your teenager starts talking to you, you shut up. -- Scott R.

  3. Oct 16

    How (not) to run a family meeting, plus dynamics with in-laws. - - Ed M.

    Ed loves his family, including his in-laws. He also loves a well-organized vacation. So, before a big family trip to Italy, he drafted six “polite suggestions” delivered at a family meeting to ensure everyone had a wonderful time. Listen to find out how that worked out. Spoiler alert: it could have gone better. Ed shares more about planning boys' trips and balancing family events. We tackle family dynamics -- especially with in-laws, the importance of setting boundaries, and how you can be right and not be a dick.

    How (not) to run a family meeting, plus dynamics with in-laws. - - Ed M.

  4. Oct 9

    Forgive Me, For I Have Been a Dick. -- Steve K.

    Steve is a retired Marine reservist and intelligence officer who looks back honestly at the times insecurity, ego and self-preservation got in the way of being the man he wanted to be. A military vehicle accident left him confronting an uncomfortable question about his own character. From there, we talk about accountability, leadership, empathy, fatherhood, marriage—and why sometimes the person you're being the biggest dick to is yourself. Thanks to Steve for sharing his journey. Listener comments most welcome!

    Forgive Me, For I Have Been a Dick. -- Steve K.

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    Here's the "why" I started this podcast. I interview men who have been a dick at points in life. Who hasn't? They share what they did and what they would have done differently. With some humor, we want you to have the benefit of our wisdom so that you can be a better man today -- and for the next 50 years. Be A Man, Not a Dick.

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For men who want to be better today — and for the next 50 years. I’m Michael Turner. I’m a Navy veteran, husband, father, and successful professional. I’ve also made mistakes and have been a dick. On Be a Man, Not a Dick, I chat with guys who talk about when they got it wrong — at work, in marriage, as fathers, in relationships, and in life. What happened? Why did they do it? What did they learn? With honesty and a bit of humor, we want to help you be a better man today and every tomorrow. Be a Man, Not a Dick.

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  • Creator
    Michael Turner
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Michael Turner
  • Show Website
    Be a Man, Not a Dick

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