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Want more from yourself and success in your life?The Whole Man Academy has three membership levels — Spark, The Network, and Nexus — for ambitious men who want more from themselves and the men around them.JOIN HERE → https://www.skool.com/the-network-who...Geraint Anderson spent 12 years in the City of London — four banks, one anonymous column read by half a million people every Friday, and a lifestyle that involved everything you'd expect and a few things you probably wouldn't.He's best known as City Boy — the pseudonymous columnist for the London Paper who pulled back the curtain on the debauchery, corruption, insider trading, and sheer madness of pre-2008 banking. The column became a book. The book came out the month between Bear Stearns collapsing and Lehman Brothers falling. The timing was, to put it mildly, interesting.Now he's back with a new book — How to Con Friends and Manipulate People: The Subtle Art of Being a Titled Psychopath — out 2nd July. It's a parody of the tactics used by the Musks and Logan Roys of the world, a darkly funny manual on what it actually takes to get ahead in a post-shame, post-truth world, and a serious question about whether any of it is worth it.Geraint now lives in the Black Mountains of Wales. No coke, no strippers. Just dogs, chickens, and a half marathon PB of 1:44 at 53. He seems to have landed well.In this episode, we get into:— The real reason he jumped four banks in five years (it wasn't ambition — it was imposter syndrome in full flight)— What the trading floor was actually like: why it rewarded banter, quick wit, and a certain kind of ruthlessness— The anonymous column that became his confessional — and what happened the day City Boy was uncovered— Why the bonus system turns ordinary men into something close to psychopaths, and whether that's actually useful— His new book: what psychopaths have that the rest of us don't, and whether you can fake it convincingly enough to matter— The 2008 crash, the K-shaped economy, and why conspiracy theories took off the moment bankers got bailed out— AI, the one-person billion-dollar business, and what the next decade actually looks like for ambitious menThis one's for you if:You've worked in a competitive environment and recognised the game being played around you. You've got imposter syndrome but kept going anyway. You're building something and want to understand the landscape — economic, psychological, human — more clearly. Or you just want an honest, funny, no-b******t conversation between two blokes who've been in the room and aren't pretending otherwise.Geraint's new book How to Con Friends and Manipulate People is available now.https://geni.us/YsMum

Four years after our first conversation, Neil Kramer returns to unpack media manipulation, elections, spiritual warfare, and the psychological battle modern men are facing. Join ambitious men building better lives here → https://www.skool.com/the-network-whole-man-academy/about If you’re doing well on the outside but know there’s more in you, join the Whole Man Academy membership. It’s a private group of guys who want clarity, direction, and momentum again, without overthinking everything alone. ----------------------------------- Neil Kramer is back. We go deep on Media, Empire, Elections, Immigration, Universal Basic Income. Scrolling addiction, Faith, and Purpose. And the psychological war being waged on modern men. Neil suggests what we call “news” is theatre. That elections may not be what we think. That mass distraction is spiritual bleeding. And that the real battlefield isn’t physical — it’s your mind, your soul, your will. We explore: Why constant scrolling is modern-day blood loss Whether Universal Basic Income is compassion… or control The architecture of power: religion, money, military, media Why men feel lost in an age of comfort The difference between surviving and maturing Why suffering may be part of the curriculum And why, despite the chaos… this might be the most exciting time to be alive. This isn’t a surface-level political chat. It’s a conversation about spiritual reality, responsibility, masculinity, and truth. If you’ve felt something is “off” in the world… But you can’t quite articulate what… This one’s for you. Find out more about the great work Neil does here, listen to his Roamcasts, and buy his brilliant and thought provoking books. https://neilkramer.com

If you’re an ambitious man who feels like you’re drifting in your career, relationship, or your direction in life — take The Blueprint Quiz. It’ll show you your Whole Man Score so you can see exactly where you’re solid… and where you’re quietly falling apart.Take the quiz now and get your score.www.wholemanacademy.com/quiz____________________________________The UK feels like it’s flashing red.Taxes up.Pressure up.Founders quietly breaking.In this episode, I sit down with Simon Watson (Revenue & Beyond).He’s helped build, scale, and sell companies.He’s been in the rooms where the numbers get serious.And he’s also been the bloke standing outside at 3am in the snow, burnt out, not knowing what the hell is happening to his own mind.We talk about:How “hockey stick growth” actually feelsWhy founders need optimism… but also a reality checkBurnout signs men ignore until it smacks themThe fake commute and why remote work messes with your headWim Hof, breathwork, cold showers — and why it works for men who won’t “meditate”AI in business: it’s not AI vs humans… it’s AI + humansSelling a company, earn-outs, and the stress nobody tells you aboutThe real danger of ambition: losing your sense of funAnd the quiet question behind all of it…What are you building this for?If you’re high-performing… but feeling the cracks…this one will hit.Connect with Simon on LinkedIn herehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/simonwatson13/

If you’re an ambitious man who feels like you’re drifting in your relationship, your work, your direction — take The Blueprint Quiz. It’ll show you your Whole Man Score so you can see exactly where you’re solid… and where you’re quietly falling apart. Take the quiz now and get your score www.wholemanacademy.com/quiz Most men don’t talk about divorce until it’s already blowing their life up. In this episode I sit down with David Kite, a divorce consultant who’s lived it, not just studied it — and we get into the real side of separation as a man: How you slowly lose yourself in a relationship without even noticing Why divorce doesn’t start when the papers arrive… it starts years earlier The identity crash of “Who am I now?” when you’re no longer the husband, the provider, the family man Trying to keep working, keep earning, keep it together… on two hours’ sleep The guilt, the anger, the late–night panic about money, kids, future And how to rebuild yourself after it all — not as a broken man, but as a more interesting, more alive man If you’re in a marriage that feels off… if you’re mid–divorce and hanging on by your fingernails… or if you’ve come out the other side and you’re trying to work out what the next chapter looks like — this one is for you. Because divorce can wreck you, or it can wake you up. https://dkdivorceconsultants.co.uk

This week I sit down with the UK's No1 Motivational Business Speaker, Brad Burton. https://www.bradburton.biz He's the highest-rated motivational business author on Amazon. The UK's No.1 Motivational Business speaker. The author of 4 best-selling books. The founder of the largest business network in the UK. In 2022, Brad sold his business, after 16 years at the top of the networking scene. But Brad's life wasn't always rainbows and butterflies. As a kid, he grew up on a council estate. Had no qualifications. Spent years on benefits. By 31 he was in £25,000 worth of personal debt and delivering pizza. How did he go from 31-year-old pizza delivery man to the distinguished businessman he is today? Mindset. He changed his life with his mindset. Now, he helps global organisations, CEOs and their teams to do it at the highest level. He's humble. Hilarious. Human. But more importantly, he's a specialist at using the lessons from his life to move audiences. Renowned across the UK for his dynamic and energetic presentation style. Brad's approach and delivery is unlike anything you've ever seen or heard before. He is one of the most powerful speakers you'll ever have the pleasure of watching. Followed by inspiration to make change, take action, be better. That's the Brad Burton effect. Also, links here: Take the Blueprint quiz to assess where you are in life and identify the weak spots holding you back. https://wholemanacademy.com/quiz Email me: [email protected] Connect with me: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-astbury/ Find out more about the Whole Man Academy https://www.wholemanacademy.com And remember, the world needs strong men.

This week I delve into the interesting worlds of trauma and hypnotherapy with Nathan Simmonds.https://www.nathansimmondscoaching.com Also, links here: Find out more about Join The Network https://wholemanacademy.com/thenetwork Email me: [email protected] Connect with me: IG: https://www.instagram.com/wholemanacademy/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-astbury/ Find out more about the Whole Man Academy https://www.wholemanacademy.com And remember, the world needs strong men

What’s possible if you had more focus? I kick off Season 4 with an update on the Whole Man Academy and then talk about 3 ideas for helping you become more focused to get more done. Also, links here: Find out more about The Modern Day Stoic Challenge (starts September 9th) https://modern-day-stoic-challenge.scoreapp.com Join The Network https://wholemanacademy.com/thenetwork Email me: [email protected] Connect with me: IG: https://www.instagram.com/wholemanacademy/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-astbury/ Find out more about the Whole Man Academy https://www.wholemanacademy.com And remember, the world needs strong men.

Heard of Joe Rogan, Andrew Huberman, or Ben Greenfield? They've been raving about a powerful supplement for men that I started testing out back in 2023. The results have been so good that I wanted to share it with more guys, so I wrote a short book about the benefits and am giving it away for FREE. All you need to do is quickly complete our quiz to assess the important areas of your life. You'll get instant actionable advice PLUS we'll send you the ebook for free. Here's the link - hundreds of guys have loved it. www.wholemanacademy.com/quiz This man's got an incredible story, so tune in to enjoy golden nuggets from Goose McGrath. CEO of Dashdot | Generated $20M under 4 years | Nomad | Growth Expert | Investor   / goosemcgrath   Also please remember to LIKE this video to help us reach more men. Look out for upcoming interviews with inspiring guys... And remember, the world needs strong men. Check our website: https://www.wholemanacademy.com Follow us on Insta:   / wholemanacademy  #wholemanacademy #menshealth #men #business

Have you heard of Joe Rogan, Andrew Huberman, or Ben Greenfield? Course you have. They've been raving about a powerful supplement for men that I started testing out back in 2023. The results have been so good that I wanted to share it with more guys, so I wrote a short book about the benefits and am giving it away for FREE. All you need to do is quickly complete our quiz to assess the important areas of your life, and you'll get instant actionable advice PLUS we'll send you the ebook for free. Here's the link - hundreds of guys have loved it. https://www.wholemanacademy.com/quiz I recently sat down with Craig Cassidy from the Gold Coast of Australia. We covered a range of topics so sit back and enjoy. https://www.instagram.com/craigcassidyofficial/ Also please remember to LIKE this video to help us reach more men. Look out for upcoming interviews with inspiring guys... And remember, the world needs strong men. Check our website: https://www.wholemanacademy.com Follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/wholemanacademy #wholemanacademy #menshealth #men #business

Have you heard of Joe Rogan, Andrew Huberman, or Ben Greenfield? Course you have. They've been raving about a powerful supplement for men that I started testing out back in 2023. The results have been so good that I wanted to share it with more guys, so I wrote a short book about the benefits and am giving it away for FREE. All you need to do is quickly complete our quiz to assess the important areas of your life, and you'll get instant actionable advice PLUS we'll send you the book. Here's the link - hundreds of guys have loved it. www.wholemanacademy.com/quiz In this episode, cover 10 thoughts on raising your game. None of them will cost you money, but some could seriously improve your life. Also please remember to LIKE this video to help us reach more men. Look out for upcoming interviews with inspiring guys... And remember, the world needs strong men. Check our website: https://www.wholemanacademy.com Follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/wholemanacademy Upgrade your life with The Whole Man Journal https://www.wholemanacademy.com/journal #wholemanacademy #menshealth #men #business

Is there a mismatch between how you thought your life would look and how it's going? 📉 Quickly discover the KEY areas of your life you need to work on first. Give us just 1 minute and we’ll give you a personalised report… …that identifies your frustrating blind spots… …and provides instant, actionable steps... ...on how to upgrade your life. Hit this link to get started now. 🔻 And remember, the world needs strong men. https://www.wholemanacademy.com/quiz In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Anthony Chaffee to talk: - The power of a pure carnivore diet - Effects of meat on hair loss and testosterone - The divisive topic of circumcision - The history of food to affect men's fertility - The importance of giving your kids the right food to start life strong - What he does to stay in optimal condition Great guy with so much great knowledge, we just scratched the surface. You can follow Dr Anthony Chaffee on IG here https://www.instagram.com/anthonychaffeemd/ Also please remember to LIKE this video to help us reach more men. Look out for upcoming interviews with inspiring guys around the world. And remember, the world needs strong men. Check our website: https://www.wholemanacademy.com Follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/wholemanacademy Upgrade your life with The Whole Man Journal https://www.wholemanacademy.com/journal

Is there a mismatch between how you thought your life would look and how it's going? 📉 Quickly discover the KEY areas of your life you need to work on first. Give us just 1 minute and we’ll give you a personalised report… …that identifies your frustrating blind spots… …and provides instant, actionable steps... ...on how to upgrade your life. Hit this link to get started now. 🔻 And remember, the world needs strong men. https://www.wholemanacademy.com/quiz Info about The Network is here: https://www.wholemanacademy.com/thenetwork In this episode, I talk about: - The upcoming event for men in the UK - The joy of going viral to find your brotherhood - Something I bet you've never heard of that helps you sleep deeply - Doing the boring things consistently before you do the BIO hacks - Deciding who you want to be around in 2024 to help you win Also please remember to LIKE this video to help us reach more men. Look out for upcoming interviews with inspiring guys around the world. And remember, the world needs strong men. Check our website: https://www.wholemanacademy.com Follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/wholemanacademy Upgrade your life with The Whole Man Journal https://www.wholemanacademy.com/journal#wholemanacademy #menshealth #men #business #entrepreneur #ceo #businessowner

Is there a mismatch between how you thought your life would look and how it's going? 📉 Quickly discover the KEY areas of your life you need to work on first. Give us just 1 minute and we’ll give you a personalised report… …that identifies your frustrating blind spots… …and provides instant, actionable steps... ...on how to upgrade your life. Hit this link to get started now. 🔻 https://www.wholemanacademy.com/quiz This week I report on the launch of The Network. Plus I go through 10 of the things that are important for you to embrace and remember if you are trying to build your own version of an epic life. Also please remember to LIKE this video to help us reach more men. Look out for upcoming interviews with inspiring guys around the world. And remember, the world needs strong men. Check our website: https://www.wholemanacademy.com Follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/wholemanacademy Upgrade your life with The Whole Man Journal https://www.wholemanacademy.com/journal

Brother, is there a mismatch between how you thought your life would look and how it's going? 📉 Quickly discover the KEY areas of your life you need to work on first. Give us just 1 minute and we’ll give you a personalised report…… that identifies your frustrating blind spots and provides instant, actionable steps on how to upgrade your life. Hit this link to get started now. 🔻 And remember, the world needs strong men. https://www.wholemanacademy.com/quiz #wholemanacademy #menshealth #men #business #entrepreneur #ceo #businessowner Thirty years ago, Jeff came across the writings of the richest man to ever walk the earth, Sultan Musa of Mali. No one’s ever come close to this guy's wealth, not Jeff Bezos and not Elon Musk. The Sultan could not talk openly about how he learned these secrets, so he embedded the principles of his success in a fairytale so compelling that centuries later nearly everyone in the world is familiar with it. At the age of 12, Musa had a near-death experience in which he met a man made of light who taught him how the world works, and how creation works. Contained in his writings is something called the Language of the Gods. When you speak this language the world obeys your commands! As Jeff just dabbled in speaking this language, some very strange coincidences occurred. So, he got serious about speaking it... and his whole world changed! He went from a $60,000-a-year concrete guy to making hundreds of thousands a month in a new business that just dropped into his lap. Over the past 30 years, Jeff has successfully mentored and coached countless others to speak this all-important language that changes everything. When you learn to speak the Language of the Gods, you can drastically improve your sales, success, fitness, relationships and anything else you desire. Find out more about Jeff here https://sultans7secrets.com Also please remember to LIKE this video to help us reach more men. Look out for upcoming interviews with inspiring guys around the world. And remember, the world needs strong men. Remember to take the quiz! ⁠https://www.wholemanacademy.com/quiz⁠

Ok guys, it's been a while since I've released a podcast because I was so focused on getting The Network launched. So check this out first! https://www.wholemanacademy.com/thenetwork but WMA episodes will be back in a week. In the meantime, have a listen to my interview where Alex Myers, of The Better Man podcast, invited me on to lay down some opinions and thoughts about men and the world we are navigating. He said..."It was extremely refreshing to talk with Anthony Astbury, the founder of Whole Man Academy, about topics that very few want to talk about. We spoke about money and mental health, knowing what to do with your life, training confidence, banter and piss taking, what is a good man, fake news, politicians, getting in great shape, lifting for 65-year-olds, pride flags and gender identity. One not to be missed! Check out the full episode. Make sure you follow Alex on IG at https://www.instagram.com/thebetterman_uk/