Men's Journal

How to Stream Endless Music

MJ — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:42:54 +0000

For $10 a month, subscription music services offer unlimited tunes you can listen to anywhere. But which one is right for you? … [visit site to read more]

Chris Jordan and the Battle for Midway Atoll: Gallery

MJ — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:09:19 +0000

On Midway Atoll, a cluster of islands more than 2000 miles from the nearest continent, the detritus of mass consumption is surfacing inside the stomachs of baby albatrosses. With his media project “Midway: Message from the Gyre,” environmental artist Chris Jordan brings the carnage closer to home. … [visit site to read more]

48 Hours in Indianapolis

MJ — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:45:06 +0000

This weekend, the Super Bowl is putting the spotlight on the Circle City (that is, Indianapolis). But can this midwest mecca hold up as a destination year-round? … [visit site to read more]

Muscle Beach and the Dawn of Huge

Paul Solotaroff — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:48:16 +0000

In the 1970s, a new breed of American man emerged from the weight rooms of Gold’s Gym in Venice Beach. Led by Arnold Schwarzenegger, a clique of world-class bodybuilders — muscle-bound, steroid-fueled, bronzed like suntanned gods — pumped iron, chased girls, and changed the world’s exercise culture forever. … [visit site to read more]

What’s New for February 2012: Gallery

Blaine McEvoy — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:56:50 +0000

Better Broncos, French-Canadian carnivals, and lightweight cyclocross racers are among February’s best offerings. … [visit site to read more]

How to Cook Ribs Indoors

Daniel Duane — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:21:00 +0000

Ribs don’t require giant fire pits. Make it simple, in the oven. … [visit site to read more]

Four Steps to Healthy Hair

MJ — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:52:30 +0000

Washing every day with drugstore shampoo? You’re doing your hair more harm than good. Here’s how to overhaul your routine for fuller, healthier hair. … [visit site to read more]

Seriously Funny: A Q&A with Wyatt Cenac

MJ — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:57:50 +0000

The Daily Show correspondent talks about personal grooming, the perils of stand-up, and his new gig hosting AfroPop, a public television documentary series loosely centered on the African diaspora. … [visit site to read more]

Base Layers and Socks for Winter Sports: Gallery

Doug Schnitzspahn — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:14:54 +0000

A warm, dry base layer can make or break your cold-weather workout. Pick the right one and slay old man winter, whatever your activity. … [visit site to read more]

HBO’s Clash of Egos

MJ — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:13:55 +0000

The new horse-racing series, Luck, is poised to rule Sunday night. But it almost didn’t make it to the finish line. … [visit site to read more]

The Fast Life & Fiery Death of Racing’s Brightest Star

MJ — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:29:20 +0000

Dan Wheldon was IndyCar’s great comeback story — the brash, British former Rookie of the Year who’d pulled out of a humbling slump to take the Indy 500. But last October, on a crowded Vegas track, the fairy tale came to a chilling end. … [visit site to read more]

Chris Carmichael Can Make You an Olympian

Daniel Duane — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:42:26 +0000

Chris Carmichael coached Lance Armstrong to the best performance of his life. Check out what he can do for you. … [visit site to read more]

The New Cattle Drive

MJ — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:50:59 +0000

The worst drought in Texas history is forcing ranches to resettle 1,000 miles north — one truckload at a time. … [visit site to read more]

The Crossover Question: Range Rover’s Evoque or BMW’s X3?

Ezra Dyer — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:40:24 +0000

Should you go for the muscle-bound German or the whimsical Brit? The choice is yours — and yours alone. … [visit site to read more]

Watches Straight from the ’60s: Gallery

MJ — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:21:14 +0000

Thin is in, so spiff up your style with a svelte, minimalist watch inspired by the midcentury classics. You don’t even have to be a mad man to don one. … [visit site to read more]

The Exotic Pet Dilemma

MJ — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:49:32 +0000

In the U.S., owning wild animals has become alarmingly commonplace. Now some states are cracking down. … [visit site to read more]

Laird Hamilton Says: Turn Your Workout Upside Down

MJ — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:53:08 +0000

With his debut column, the big-wave surfer wants you to do the opposite of everything gym rats tell you. … [visit site to read more]

Mark Wahlberg Handles His Business

Erik Hedegaard — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:22:54 +0000

He gave up the partying, stopped the brawling, and even erased the tattoos (well, mostly). The man once best known for dropping trou has evolved into a Hollywood force on and off the screen. Now can someone please get him Barry Pepper on the phone? … [visit site to read more]

Grand Canyon’s Plastic Problem

MJ — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:42:30 +0000

The National Park Service was going to rid itself of an environmental threat — until its corporate donors intervened. … [visit site to read more]

Jimmy Van Doren: Skating’s Accidental Hero

MJ — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:58:34 +0000

Jimmy Van Doren, who died last October at age 72, revolutionized skateboarding with his signature #44 deck shoe. … [visit site to read more]

Tested and Approved Workout Buds: Gallery

MJ — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:55:57 +0000

We let five runners test the latest sweat-resistant headphones to help you identify the best pair. … [visit site to read more]

MJ Approved: Mizuno Wave Rider 15

MJ — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:32:53 +0000

100 miles of road and track testing prove Mizuno’s responsive Wave Rider 15s are great for increasing speed and preventing injuries. … [visit site to read more]

Beneath the Bering Sea: A Q&A with Thom Beers

Blaine McEvoy — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:32:20 +0000

Thom Beers, the creator of Deadliest Catch, Monster Garage, and Ice Road Truckers, talks about his new show, Bering Sea Gold. … [visit site to read more]

In the February Issue: Mark Wahlberg

MJ — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:13:41 +0000

In our February issue, on sale now: Erik Hedegaard profiles two-time Oscar nominee Mark Wahlberg, Paul Solotaroff revisits the golden era of Gold’s Gym, and Kevin Gray celebrates the fast life and fiery death of Dan Wheldon, racing’s brightest star. … [visit site to read more]

Top Fitness Tech from CES 2012: Gallery

MJ — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 02:18:45 +0000

With the increased popularity of social media-based fitness — live-tweeting weight via WiFi, posting 5K results to Facebook — a bevy of fitness-related gadgets hit the stores last year. Here are seven newcomers that caught our eye at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. … [visit site to read more]

Test Drive: 2012 Porsche Boxster S

MJ — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:10:57 +0000

Porsche’s little-sister sportster delivers practical magic. … [visit site to read more]

Seven Nuts to Try Today: Gallery

MJ — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:34:33 +0000

You know nuts are good for you. But new research shows they’re even healthier than we thought. … [visit site to read more]

The Arizona Trail is Open for Business

Tyghe Trimble — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:16:42 +0000

The 818-mile Arizona Trail, which runs from the state’s northern edge down to the Mexican border, can be hiked, biked, or ridden by horseback. Here’s your pre-departure guide. … [visit site to read more]

Dwight Freeney’s Nine Favorite Indianapolis Restaurants

Blaine McEvoy — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:13:51 +0000

With or without the Super Bowl, Indianapolis is a city worth visiting. Just ask Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney, who shares nine can’t miss spots to wine and dine. … [visit site to read more]

King of the Airwaves: An Interview with Julius Genachowski

MJ — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 23:08:14 +0000

FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski runs perhaps the most embattled department in the Obama administration. And he’s in it to win. … [visit site to read more]

Eight New Leather Boots for Men: Gallery

MJ — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:12:35 +0000

Between a dress boot and a work boot, these lace-ups combine utility, comfort, and style. … [visit site to read more]

The Way I Am: A Q&A with Merle Haggard

MJ — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:51:08 +0000

At 74, the country music icon isn’t about to quit. He’s still writing music, winning awards, and on the road. … [visit site to read more]

Three Cocktails to Try in the New Year: Gallery

Wayne Curtis — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 17:48:35 +0000

Jim Meehan, proprietor of the premiere Manhattan speakeasy PDT and author of the new PDT Cocktail Book, shares three easy, timeless cocktails you can throw together as bartender and host this winter. … [visit site to read more]

The Best Nonfiction Books of 2011: Gallery

MJ — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 18:25:25 +0000

2011′s best nonfiction explores everything from the global financial crisis to the dark side of imperialism. … [visit site to read more]

Pacific Island Nations Now Offer Safe Haven for Sharks

Tyghe Trimble — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:54:40 +0000

The Cook and Marshall Islands are putting a stop to shark finning — and gaining major tourism dollars. … [visit site to read more]

11 Holiday Gifts Under $6,000: Gallery

MJ — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:16:03 +0000

Presents for everyone on your list, from $380 to $5,570. … [visit site to read more]

A Drunken Afternoon with Anthony Bourdain

Mark Binelli — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 20:14:53 +0000

At the last weird bar in New York City with TV’s best-fed and most opinionated hedonist. … [visit site to read more]

The Problem with PSA Screenings

MJ — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:52:36 +0000

Is the common test for prostate cancer more dangerous than the disease itself? … [visit site to read more]

Hunter S. Thompson and the Gonzo Chronicles

MJ — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 20:30:50 +0000

From 1970 to 2005, Hunter S. Thompson’s best work appeared in Rolling Stone. A new anthology shows the man behind the madness. … [visit site to read more]

The 2012 VW Beetle

Ezra Dyer — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:43:12 +0000

VW butched up its Beetle to shed the chick-car image, but a car this great should sell itself. … [visit site to read more]