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Be a Man, Not a Dick

Be a Man, Not a Dick

By: 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.Michael Turner Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Hey dads, if your teenager starts talking to you, you shut up. -- Scott R.

    Hey dads, if your teenager starts talking to you, you shut up. -- Scott R.
    23 Oct 2026

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

    How (not) to run a family meeting, plus dynamics with in-laws. - - Ed M.
    16 Oct 2026

    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.
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    21 min
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