The Bro's Gift list

This is the infinitely buy-able list of cool stuff for dudes. You can likely buy this for just about any man on your list. And, most certainly, us, if you're in the mood to gift us these things. That would be super cool. Or make your own gift list to share with your family, lady, and coworkers and guilt them in to buying you something cool. Or, our favorite, just buy yourself something on this list right now.

But let's get on to the goods.

Duke Canon anything

Seriously. They make awesome everything. But if you want a pro tip, we love their Old Milwaukee soap, which has been around for a bit. And just in time for the holidays, they launched this Buffalo Trace soap and I'm angry at the world that I'm not already in the shower with it. Buy these for anyone. They will love you.

Chemex 10-cup Brewer

For the coffee lover in your life, they need to know the magic of the Chemex. It's clean, it tastes wonderful, and it looks like a work of art on your countertop. Go with the 10-cup so you can make this magic elixir for your guests. Trust me, filling the 6-cup twice is not as fun as it sounds when you're trying to entertain your father in law, mother in law, brother in law, his girlfriend, etc,etc...

A freakin Millenium Falcon bottle opener

Yep - we're Star Wars fans and yes we own this. (Justin has the Falcon, Dustin has Darth Vader). Can't go wrong with this for the Star Wars fan on your shopping list (or for yourself - just do it.)

Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss

We loved Ferriss' last book, Tools of Titans, which highlighted key lessons from his many podcasts. It was a huge book, and it was an incredibly interesting read which gave countless tips to help build a better life. We're looking forward to Tribe of Mentors, a sequel of sorts. Either and/or both of these would be solid holiday gifts.

 

Canon T6 DSLR with a 50mm lens

The budding photographer/videographer can't shoot on the iPhone forever. This Canon T6 DSLR is a great step into the "real" camera world and offers wi-fi connectivity (I'm jealous). For those that want to get serious, don't get the kit lens, which will only disappoint you later in life and pick up this incredibly-priced 50-mm fixed lens. You won't be able to zoom, which will only make you better at intentionally setting up shots. .... Canon T6 too pedestrian for you? check out the Canon 80D or the Canon 6D.

   

Fenix E05 Flashlight

Fenix makes excellent, nearly indestructible flashlights. This one makes a great addition to anyone's EDC. Not sure what EDC is? Then buy this immediately and start reading up.

Makita combo drill set

Every dude needs a drill. You can't go wrong with this rugged combo set in a flippin' metal carrying case from Makita.

Our favorite men's podcasts

Justin

These aren't all men-specific, but help establish an entertaining knowledge base that an enlightened bro might be interested in. There’s a heavy side-hustle focus, and of course, a nice enlightened focus. I want to be thinking about side hustles and understand the bigger context within which we’re trying to create these side hustles, hence the news podcasts.

Stuff You Should Know

These guys know their stuff. Hence the title. They’ve inspired me to be smarter about what I’m talking about. They’re so smart. In fact, they were smart enough to include some of the same stuff about beer history that we went through in our episode 2 about "effin IPAs." I presume they may have heard our podcast, loved it so much, then taken a time machine back and recorded it before we recorded ours. Time travel is a big theme with our podcast. So it's totally possible.

Side Hustle School

This polished provides a brief explanation of side hustles and how they got started. I really appreciate it because it’s a quick bite-sized piece that gives you some good food for thought on a regular basis.

Art of Manliness

Brett McKay is the godfather of men’s new media. Or something like that. Art of Manliness was my instruction manual for a my pivotal yo-pro years. His guests are thought leaders and experts in their field. I recently listened to a discussion with an author on the history of camping. What a brilliant topic that Brett must have stolen from us in the future and gone back in a time machine because we’re totally going to do that some day soon.

HBR Ideacast

This little nugget of wisdom is usually pulled from larger articles published in Harvard Business Review. Who couldn't use intelligent tips to unleash on your high-impact corporate job, if you have one. And if not, these are likely often relevant for the rest of you bros "doing what you love," or whatever.

Life Time Cash Flow through Real Estate Investing with Rod Khlief

I've been on a real estate kick recently doing some work with a friend of mine who’s crushing it on AirBnB. Rod’s podcast is a good one that focuses on the benefits of apartment buildings more so than single-family houses, while….

Bigger Pockets

...focuses a lot on the success in single family buy-rehab-rent-refinance-repeat model. They really make it sound like a great way to start building semi-passive income.

NY Times The Daily

NY Times gives a fairly quick bite-sized piece about the headline(s) of the day. I don’t read the newspaper every morning over orange juice and toast before I put on my short sleeved button up, get in my Chrysler station wagon, and drive to my job like it’s the 1980s, so it’s nice to get the latest world happenings on the commute.

NPR Planet Money

This is a great podcast that covers some sort of economic story in depth really well with millennial-friendly looseness and humor that one might gravitate toward in a podcast. Sounds awfully enlightened….

Enlightened Bros

They're just getting started, but these guys have got it figured out. Well, we're figuring it out. But we think you might like this thing, because as much as I might hate the sound of my own voice, I get a chuckle out of myself, and they always say if you laugh at your own jokes, then you've got incredible podcast material, right?

EB01: Action Movies, Investment tips and word association

In our first ever Enlightened Bros Podcast, we really unleashed some real enlightenment on you all. We opened in the first minute talking about fart jokes, Family Guy and the first joke ever told. We then talked about our top 5 Action Movies, and with nearly no prep, I think I definitely nailed it. I had to cheat and picked a Star Wars movie as my #1 action movie. Deal with it.

I then surprised Dustin and asked him on the spot to come up with bullet-proof investment advice to Enlightened Bros and Sisters across this land. Although it was a sneak attack, he did a great job listing some practical advice to get your investment game in order. Because, jeez, what on earth have you been doing with that 401k for the last five years? Gross. (I'm talking to myself here more than anything...)

Then we launched into some real serious Mensa mind game stuff and did some basic word association. It slowly devolved into baloney wagons and blankets, so... you're welcome.

This is, without a doubt, the best Enlightened Bros Podcast episode in the history of earth.

Check us out wherever you get your podcasts!

And hit us up with questions or ideas at enlightenedbrospodcast@gmail.com