ESSAYS + ARTICLES
An archive of some of my best and most popular work.
How The Tiger Opened His Third Eye
A fable about a tiger who lived by an ancient temple, his revelations about violence, and how he opened his third eye....
Beyond the Man Cave: Sex Pollution and the Retreat of Men from the Arts
What "sex pollution" - a concept from anthropology - can tell us about why masculine men abandoned art and culture...
“This Is Your Captain Speaking” – In Defense of Ego
It was the Marine Corps’ birthday. I drove out to have drinks with some guys who had just wrapped up a day at the range. My salty friend “Buck” gave...
I.Don’t. Care.
This essay was originally published online in 2014, but it is no longer available. A reader recently requested a link, and I thought I’d re-share it. If you like this...
Violence is Golden
Every society relies on violence to maintain order -- whether you like it or not....
No Man's Land
This series of three essays was originally part of the first draft of The Way of Men. “No Man’s Land” summarizes my reading of the history of feminist thought from the 1970s to 2012. Contemporary readers will find the roots of themes we continue to see in feminist writing today.
No Man’s Land
That headline you are mad about this week isn't news. Feminists have been trying to "re-define" masculinity for decades....
Interviews
Interviews I’ve conducted with interesting and influential men.
Ian Smith – On Manhood and Resistance
Jack Donovan interviews Ian Smith at Atilis Gym in Bellmawr, New Jersey. 2021....
Aubrey Huff – Alpha American
Jack Donovan interviews former SF Giant baseball player Aubrey Huff....
IAN STRIMBECK – NO ONE IS COMING TO SAVE YOU
Jack Donovan interviews firearms trainer Ian Strimbeck from Runenation....
Living the Dream with Anthony “Dream” Johnson
Jack Donovan interviews President of the Manosphere, Anthony “Dream” Johnson — the man behind the 21 Convention who wants to make men (and women) great again....
ELLIOT HULSE IS MAKING MEN STRONG AGAIN
An interview with strongman, strength coach, and YouTube personality Elliot Hulse. Originally published as part of the CHEST magazine project in 2022....
Interview: 9 Questions for Edred Thorsson
If you are using the runes or practicing any form of Germanic paganism in the United States right now, you can thank Edred Thorsson — and you should. Writing...