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Man in Progress: Forging ManhoodThe Mask Men Wear (And What It’s Costing You) (ep: 20)Send a textFeeling “successful” but strangely alone? We go straight at the quiet crisis of modern masculinity and map a practical path from isolation to genuine connection. The myth says a good man is a lone wolf. We trade that myth for seven grounded shifts that build trust, community, and a life that actually feels full.We start by reframing loneliness as a biological signal, not a scarlet letter. That small mental pivot strips shame and makes room for action, like a five-minute daily journal to sharpen emotional literacy. Then we move into vulnerability as a...
2026-02-0912 minMan in Progress: Forging ManhoodThe Weight we CarrySend us a textThe heaviest load rarely rattles on a barbell. It sits in your chest, shows up at 3 a.m., and whispers that if you miss one deadline the whole house tilts. Today we gather the season’s tools—courage, journaling, boundaries, rest, repetition, brotherhood—and learn how to carry real responsibility without pretending it’s light.We revisit the journey from raw iron to tempered steel: naming mental health without shame, building a handle so your sharpness doesn’t wound the people you love, and creating rituals that keep you from warping under cons...
2026-02-0221 minMan in Progress: Forging ManhoodIn the Fire of Sacrifice (Ep:18)Send us a textWhat if the finish line you’re chasing isn’t the one that matters? We explore sacrifice as a living practice—less about grand gestures, more about daily choices that put love, integrity, and presence first. Through four vivid stories, we follow a father who breaks Olympic protocol to carry his son, a beloved comedian who trades fame for bedtime stories, a Kenyan entrepreneur who sells his empire to raise abandoned children, and a corporate executive who learns the language of biochemistry to fight for his kids’ lives.Across each story, a patter...
2026-01-2619 minMan in Progress: Forging ManhoodSpeaking Truth To Power Can Reshape Laws, Lives, And Us (Ep:17)Send us a textIn the 1990s, a decade obsessed with progress, comfort, and image, a few people chose something harder.They spoke when silence was safer. They stood when institutions told them to sit down. They accepted personal cost instead of moral escape.This episode of Man in Progress – Forging Manhood explores the value of courage through real lives from the 1990s, not heroes polished by history, but men and women who acted under pressure when the outcome was uncertain and the consequences were real.From an e...
2026-01-1934 minMan in Progress: Forging ManhoodStand in Who You Are: Values Forged Under 90s Pressure (Ep:16)Send us a textThe 90s called and said your excuses don't work. The 1990s didn’t just create icons. It exposed values under real pressure. In this episode of Man in Progress – Forging Manhood, we examine what held and what broke in a decade that offered fame without safety nets and pressure without pause. Through the lives of Michael Jordan, Tupac Shakur, Oprah Winfrey, Kurt Cobain, and Keanu Reeves, this episode explores discipline, truth, staying power, refusal, and restraint as lived values, not ideas. This is not nostalgia. It’s a study of what survives...
2026-01-1225 minMan in Progress: Forging ManhoodWhen the Noise Was Loudest, Character Was Forged(Ep:15)Send us a textThe 1980s are remembered for excess, neon, and noise. But while the world was distracted, a different kind of work was happening.This episode digs into the men and women who quietly forged the foundations of the modern world, without applause, without safety nets, and often without recognition.You’ll hear the stories of engineers who built the digital backbone of our lives, artists who reshaped identity and expression, athletes who redefined excellence, and leaders who stood for democracy and dignity under impossible pressure.These weren’t ico...
2026-01-0521 minMan in Progress: Forging ManhoodTempering Values In A Decade Of Fire (Ep: 14)Send us a textWe study how five leaders tempered values under pressure across the 1980s and draw out steps to test our own values today. Openness, nonviolence, stewardship, solidarity, and truth are measured not by slogans but by systems that last.• Gorbachev’s glasnost and perestroika loosen control and end the Cold War while unleashing domestic turmoil• Tutu’s nonviolence and Truth and Reconciliation create healing frameworks yet leave inequality unresolved• Maathai’s Green Belt Movement links women’s empowerment with environmental restoration and civic power• Wałęsa’s solidarity unseats dictatorship but str...
2025-12-2636 minMan in Progress: Forging ManhoodTemper the Steel: Strength That Knows How to Stay (Ep:13)Send us a text Strength doesn’t fail because it’s weak, it fails when it’s never taught how to stay. A blade can look finished after the quench and still snap on the first bad strike. That image frames this episode’s exploration of tempered strength, the quiet, low heat where power learns how to stay. We move past grind and survival into the harder work of turning force into steadiness, the kind that doesn’t consume everything it touches.We begin with Ashoka, an emperor who tasted victory and then faced i...
2025-12-2323 minWired To HuntMeet Travis Murray, the Traditional Bow “Haunter” of Southwest MississippiThe Homochitto River winds through the southwest corner of Mississippi and empties into the river that shares the state’s namesake. Other than Natchez, a preserved antebellum town, it’s a scarcely populated region, defined by historical markers and the dilapidated mills that stand in perpetual collapse along Highway 98, until it, too, runs out and empties into the backroads of Adams and Wilkinson counties. Insomuch as any southern town is defined by its past, this region remains tethered to its origins. Unless you were born in this place or married someone from here, you’d have no reason to go the...
2025-12-1200 minWired To HuntMeet Travis Murray, the Traditional Bow “Haunter” of Southwest MississippiThe Homochitto River winds through the southwest corner of Mississippi and empties into the river that shares the state’s namesake. Other than Natchez, a preserved antebellum town, it’s a scarcely populated region, defined by historical markers and the dilapidated mills that stand in perpetual collapse along Highway 98, until it, too, runs out and empties into the backroads of Adams and Wilkinson counties. Insomuch as any southern town is defined by its past, this region remains tethered to its origins. Unless you were born in this place or married someone from here, you’d have no reason to go the...
2025-12-1200 min
Operation Game NightSpecial Ops: The Knizia Mount Rushmore (ft. Nick Murray from Bitewing Games)What if you had to carve Reiner Knizia’s legacy into stone—just four games to represent a career that spans genres, decades, and thousands of tables? We are pumped to be joined by Bitewing Games’ Nick Murray to help us do exactly that, starting wide with party‑ready card games, heavyweight strategy, and auction masterclasses, then narrowing to a final four that balance impact, accessibility, and pure design brilliance.We revisit Essen stories and the reality of publishing while putting big ideas under the microscope: why The Quest for El Dorado makes deckbuilding intuitive by tying every ca...
2025-12-101h 19Man in Progress: Forging ManhoodThe Fracture: How Men Break and How They Rise (Ep:12)Send us a textThis episode of Man in Progress: Forging Manhood dives into the cracks that form inside a man when life applies real pressure. The world is shifting fast. Loneliness has become a public health crisis. Friendships fade in silence. Purpose splinters under economic strain. Men feel the weight of global conflict, cultural noise, and the constant demand to be steady in a world that keeps shaking.Through the forge, we explore how fractures form between brothers, inside purpose, and within the man himself. You will hear how silence becomes its own kind...
2025-12-0825 minMan in Progress: Forging ManhoodBrotherhood and the Forge: How Men Build Strength Through Connection (Ep:11)Send us a textThis episode of Man in Progress: Forging Manhood explores one of the most overlooked parts of a man’s life: brotherhood. Not surface friendships. Not weekend acquaintances. Real connection. The kind that steadies your hand, sharpens your edge, and keeps you from burning out alone.We talk about why so many men feel isolated, tired, and unseen, and how that silence becomes dangerous when you try to carry the world by yourself. You will hear how modern masculinity is shifting, why emotional strength requires connection, and what healthy men’s circles offe...
2025-11-1724 min
Power of Man PodcastPower of Man #332 - "Man in Progress, Forging Manhood" with Travis Murray!!!Send us a textToday’s guest is Travis Murray, host of the podcast Man in Progress – Forging Manhood. Travis helps men build real values they can live by every day. He brings raw honesty, powerful stories, and practical takeaways to guide men through fatherhood, marriage, and life’s toughest moments. He and his wife also share a vision of building a foster child foundation to give kids and parents a path to healing. This is his story. Listen now. His Website: https://travismurrayvo.com/His Link: https://bit.ly/maninprogressforgingmanhoodJoin the...
2025-11-1036 minMan in Progress: Forging ManhoodAim Your Edge: Purpose in Practice (Ep:10)Send us a text This episode of Man in Progress: Forging Manhood turns your sharpened edge toward purpose. It opens with the story of a bottle of water priced at a few cents in a grocery store and at several dollars on a plane and asks what happens once you recognize your own worth. We explore purpose as the meeting point between your gifts and the world’s needs, and we examine why misdirected energy leaves you tired and frustrated. Through personal reflections on chasing recognition and through the examples of people like William Marshal and...
2025-10-2324 minMan in Progress: Forging ManhoodKnow Your Worth: Same Water, Different Shelf (Ep:9)Send us a textThis episode of Man in Progress – Forging Manhood explores how worth is forged, not given. It begins with a simple parable: a bottle of water costs fifty cents at the supermarket, two dollars at the gym, three at the movies, and six on a plane. The water doesn’t change, only its context does. We draw a line to personal worth: your value isn’t the sticker price someone slaps on you; it’s how your gifts meet someone’s need.Through raw stories of addiction recovery and fatherhood lived on t...
2025-10-0623 min
Inspire WVInterview with Sasha Murray - Travis Murray Memorial FoundationIn this episode of Inspire WV, Eric and Tim sit down with Sasha Murray, founder of the Travis Murray Memorial Foundation. After losing her husband Travis to cancer, Sasha turned her grief into a mission of love and service—honoring his passion for cars and his heart for people. From a community car show that’s raised tens of thousands for local causes, to scholarships and support for families in need, Sasha shares how she’s carrying forward Travis’s legacy and inspiring hope across West Virginia. Learn more at https://www.travismurraymemorial.com and https://ww...
2025-09-2521 minMan in Progress: Forging ManhoodIntentional Choices: Daily Decisions That Shape You (Ep: 8)Send us a textIn this episode of Man in Progress – Forging Manhood, we turn forged values into daily carry. You will learn the morning hone that aligns your words, the quiet strop that softens tone, and the difference between a power grip and a precision grip when life heats up. Together we practice draw, use, and return, so you make one clean cut in conflict, then close without spillover. We explore how to fit the handle of your strength to real life, adding wraps where you slip, shaving away what bites, and oiling daily routines so yo...
2025-09-2327 min
Inner Peace, Better HealthNervous System Mastery for Men Under Pressure with Travis MurrayIn this episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Shreya sits down with Travis Murray, host of Man in Progress: Forging Manhood. Together, they explore why men often bottle up stress and how nervous system mastery can change not only personal well-being but also family and workplace dynamics. Travis shares his turning point as a father, practical breathing tools, and how presence—not perfection—shapes leadership and trust. This episode offers grounded insights for men navigating pressure, family responsibilities, and leadership challenges in today’s fast-paced world.
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Travis Murray is the host of Man in Pro...
2025-09-1918 minMan in Progress: Forging ManhoodSharpen and Grip: Strength You Can Use (Ep: 7)Send us a text This episode turns forged values into daily carry. We move from stone to strop to grip so your strength stays precise under pressure. Learn the morning hone that aligns your words, the quiet strop that softens tone, and the power versus precision grip that keeps you steady when rooms run hot. Practice draw, use, return so you make one clean cut in conflict, then close without spillover. Fit the handle to your real life with simple wraps, shave what bites from your schedule, and oil routines so you do not crack under heat. W...
2025-09-1530 minMan in Progress: Forging ManhoodBuild the Sheath: Rest, Ritual, Restraint (Ep:6)Send us a text You forged the edge. Now carry it without harm. This episode builds your sheath through rest systems that cool the nervous system, simple daily rituals that stitch morning, midday, and night, and guard rules for hot rooms so you do not cut what you love. We set clean protocols for work, home, and self, then study how Nelson Mandela and Viktor Frankl carried their edges with dignity and purpose. For men who want usable strength in marriage, fatherhood, and leadership. Support the show You’re not broken. You’re not be...
2025-09-0947 minMan in Progress: Forging ManhoodPolish the Blade, Build the Handle: Habits, Boundaries, Sharpened Values (Ep:5)Send us a textYou survived the quench. Now make the blade usable. In this episode Travis walks you through the finish work every man needs after a hard test. Polish away the scale that hides as bitterness or “brutal honesty,” build a handle you can actually grip with simple daily systems, fit a guard so your strength stops cutting the people you love, then sharpen one small edge you can repeat every day.Expect real drills, not hype. You’ll run the three-pin handle routine (morning anchor, midday reset, evening review), set one boundary tied t...
2025-09-0121 min
On The LineHow to defend against deepfakesDeepfakes are no longer the stuff of sci-fi. They’re here, and they’re targeting private capital firms. In this episode, Alice Murray is joined by Travis DeForge, Director of Cybersecurity at Abacus Group, to explore how generative AI is supercharging social engineering attacks and what fund managers can do to defend themselves. What we cover: What deepfakes are, and why private equity and venture firms are in the firing line Real-world attack scenarios; from cloned CTO voices to successful wire fraud cases How Abacus simulates deepfake attacks to test firms’ defences The biggest blind spots...
2025-08-2639 minMan in Progress: Forging ManhoodResistance & The Quench: Daily Discipline for Men Who Don’t Break (Ep:4)Send us a textResistance hits you every day. The quench hits without warning. This episode shows you how to choose one core value, build daily discipline, and hold under heat in marriage, fatherhood, and men’s mental health. We name resistance fast, close the intention action gap, and run a simple pre-quench inspection so cracks show up in the shop, not in the storm. With real examples from life at home and at work, you’ll turn truth, courage, or loyalty into consistent action that survives pressure.What you’ll learnHow to pick...
2025-08-2531 minMan in Progress: Forging ManhoodChoose Your Steel: Courage, Truth, or Loyalty, Then Fold It Daily (Ep. 3)Send us a text Choose one value. Fold it daily. Strike when it counts. The quench is coming. Every man wants to be the mountain, but brittleness shatters under pressure. In this episode of Man in Progress: Forging Manhood, host Travis Murray walks you through a field test for the soul: pick one core value (truth, courage, or loyalty), fold it through daily alignment, then strike, close the intention-action gap and make your value real under heat. From Shackleton’s loyalty, to chaptered repetition, to the f...
2025-08-1825 minMan in Progress: Forging ManhoodStrike the Iron: Men’s Guided Journaling, Self-Forgiveness, and Healing Shame (Ep:2)Send us a text Guided journaling, men’s mental health, and self-forgiveness, this is where you strike the iron and start to heal. Steel isn’t born strong. It’s made in the fire. In Episode 2 of Man in Progress: Forging Manhood, host Travis Murray leads a guided ritual for men, journaling prompts, memory work, and self-forgiveness, to melt the lies you’ve carried and shape something real. You’ll name the wound, feel the heat, and make your first honest strike: I am not broken. I’m being forged...
2025-08-1123 minMan in Progress: Forging ManhoodForging Manhood: Men’s Mental Health, Fatherhood, Self-Forgiveness (Ep:1)Send us a text Men’s mental health, fatherhood, and modern masculinity meet the forge. You’re not broken. You’re being forged. In this opening of Man in Progress, Forging Manhood, Travis Murray tells a raw story of collapse and rebuilding, from silent burnout and shame to the moment he chose honesty over image. This is not a highlight reel. It is a step into heat, pressure, and purpose, where a man is shaped through truth, not performance.You will hear about the NICU, break-up, loneliness, and the quiet addictions that num...
2025-08-1125 min
Travis Makes MoneyMake Money by Creating a Hidden Camera Prank Show with Your Friends | James MurrayJames Murray-known to millions as “Murr” from the hit TV show Impractical Jokers-joins Travis on the Travis Makes Money podcast. As a founding member of the comedy troupe The Tenderloins, James has spent over a decade turning hidden camera pranks into a cultural phenomenon. Beyond TV, he’s an executive, bestselling author, and live performer. What makes James unique is his journey from TV executive to on-screen star, and his candid insights into the business side of making comedy-and money-in Hollywood.
On this episode we talk about:
– How James and his...
2025-04-2623 minTravis Makes MoneyMake Money by Creating a Hidden Camera Prank Show with Your Friends | James MurrayJames Murray-known to millions as “Murr” from the hit TV show Impractical Jokers-joins Travis on the Travis Makes Money podcast. As a founding member of the comedy troupe The Tenderloins, James has spent over a decade turning hidden camera pranks into a cultural phenomenon. Beyond TV, he’s an executive, bestselling author, and live performer. What makes James unique is his journey from TV executive to on-screen star, and his candid insights into the business side of making comedy-and money-in Hollywood.
On this episode we talk about:
– How James and his...
2025-04-2623 min
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The Southern Outdoorsmen Hunting Podcast640 - A simple approach to hunting GIANTS with Travis MurrayToday we are joined by our buddy Travis Murray of Mississippi to talk about his approach to hunting some of the biggest deer the deep south has to offer! We travled to Travis' home in Mississippi to get a full tour of his trophy room and it is by far the most impressive collection of bucks from the deep south we have ever seen. Travis has killed dozens of bucks over the 130" mark, many of which were taken from the ground with traditional equipment.Watch our in the field video on ground hunting with...
2024-12-021h 55
Creating Midlife Calm: Coping Skills for Stress & Anxiety in Family, Work & RelationshipsEp. 98 How Changing One Thought Can Decrease Your Stress & Anxiety To Increase Your Coping Skills Creating Midlife Calm!Are you often overwhelmed by the thought, “This should not be happening”? You’re not alone. This mindset can fuel anxiety and a sense of being out of control, leaving you feeling miserable.By the end of this episode, you’ll gain a new perspective on your thoughts and learn practical strategies to cultivate calm amidst life’s challenges. In this episode you'll discover: 1. How the thought “this should not be happening” can contribute to feelings of anxiety and unhappiness. 2. Two philosophies—Stoicism and Buddhism—that offer a fresh perspective on acceptin...
2024-10-3111 min
Discover the Best Audio Stories in Biography & Memoir, MemoirsLaugh More: Stories from an Unexpected Life by Debbie TravisPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/765421 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Laugh More: Stories from an Unexpected Life Author: Debbie Travis Narrator: Debbie Travis Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 23 minutes Release date: October 22, 2024 Genres: Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Lifestyle pioneer and bestselling author Debbie Travis is back with a book of ridiculously funny, touching and true stories drawn from her own life and dedicated to everyone in desperate need of a good laugh. A decade ago, Debbie Travis gave up her hectic life as the producer and star of several hit TV shows to move to a 13th-century crumbling farmhouse...
2024-10-2210 min
Slangin' the BizkitMatt Murray Interview Pt 2 | Replacing Marc Andre Fleury, Nashville Fans and Financial FreedomSend us a text Matt Murray sits down with Trav to talk about resigning with the Toronto Maple Leafs, winning back to back Stanley cups, double hip surgery, growing up in Thunder Bay and more in the final part of this 2 part interview. New podcast episodes every Sunday at 11am eastern! :) SHEATH | Get 20% off the best underwear on the planet with code "BIZKIT" at https://www.sheathunderwear.com BETTERHELP | This show is sponsored by BetterHelp. Tap here for 10% off your first month for thera...
2024-08-1853 min