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Shut Up and Play the Hits, Vol. III

Jun 13, 2026

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8 min read

Shut Up and Play the Hits, Vol. III

Issue No. 16 – The hits worth your time on — clubs, cars, money, raves, hunting legends, golf retreats, and how people are finding community today.

Paul Landon
Paul Landon

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Status Anxiety Never Sleeps

Jun 6, 2026

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8 min read

Status Anxiety Never Sleeps

Issue No. 15 – The 1980s yuppie, the 2026 optimizer, and the true luxury of subtraction

Paul Landon
Paul Landon

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The Summer State of Mind

May 23, 2026

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14 min read

The Summer State of Mind

Issue No. 14 – On Memorial Day, M-22, summer camp, hot dogs, twilight golf, and the rituals worth fighting for

Paul Landon
Paul Landon

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"Why Not Atlanta?"

May 16, 2026

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11 min read

"Why Not Atlanta?"

Issue No. 13 – On tradition, reinvention, and remembering Ted Turner & Bobby Cox

Paul Landon
Paul Landon

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All the Pretty Horses

May 2, 2026

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5 min read

All the Pretty Horses

Issue No. 11 – On land, legacy, and the places that shaped the sport of kings

Paul Landon
Paul Landon

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Clear Mind, Earned Ease

Apr 18, 2026

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7 min read

Clear Mind, Earned Ease

Issue No. 10 – The unfair advantage you can't fake

Paul Landon
Paul Landon

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The Weeks That Hold Us

Apr 11, 2026

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9 min read

The Weeks That Hold Us

Issue No. 9 – How sports help us keep time, and remember what matters.

Paul Landon
Paul Landon

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Shut Up and Play the Hits

Apr 4, 2026

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11 min read

Shut Up and Play the Hits

The Magnolia League Mixtape: A monthly curation of our top ten picks.

Paul Landon
Paul Landon

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For the Joy of the Swing Itself

Mar 21, 2026

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17 min read

For the Joy of the Swing Itself

Issue No. 7 – On Hobbies and the Pursuits That Shape a Life

Paul Landon
Paul Landon

Places & Travel

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The Magnolia League Guide: Keeneland

Mar 16, 2026

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14 min read

The Magnolia League Guide: Keeneland

Forget the Derby. Keeneland is the premier event for Thoroughbred racing. Here's how to dress, tailgate, and bet for Keeneland–and make it the perfect weekend in Lexington.

Paul Landon
Paul Landon

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The Performance Enhancing Professional

Mar 14, 2026

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14 min read

The Performance Enhancing Professional

Issue No. 6 – White-collar PEDs, Silicon Valley’s fearless freaks, and "Spencer."

Paul Landon
Paul Landon

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The Post-Luxury Symbols

Mar 7, 2026

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10 min read

The Post-Luxury Symbols

Issue No. 5 – The New Symbols of Status in the Modern World

Paul Landon
Paul Landon

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What Makes You Run?

Feb 28, 2026

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9 min read

What Makes You Run?

Issue No. 4 – Ambition is a powerful engine. But at some point, the question changes from how far...to why?

Paul Landon
Paul Landon

Places & Travel

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The Magnolia League Guide: Summertime in Northern Michigan

Feb 23, 2026

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20 min read

The Magnolia League Guide: Summertime in Northern Michigan

Hamptons of the Heartland: M22 Guide and the Magic of Michigan Summers That Create the Ties that Bind

Paul Landon
Paul Landon

Places & Travel

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The Magnolia League Guide: Birmingham

Feb 22, 2026

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22 min read

The Magnolia League Guide: Birmingham

Birmingham went from punchline to hidden gem, and has finally arrived as a bonafide destination. Here's your ultimate guide to The Magic City.

Paul Landon
Paul Landon

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They Don't Make 'Em Like That No More

Feb 21, 2026

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9 min read

They Don't Make 'Em Like That No More

Issue #3 | From old Jeeps and timeless diners to the life you keep close.

Paul Landon
Paul Landon

Journal

The 12 Styles of Southern Men: Which One Are You?

Feb 15, 2026

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8 min read

The 12 Styles of Southern Men: Which One Are You?

From the dandy to the hunter, find out which Southern style archetype you fit—then learn how to dress for it.

Paul Landon
Paul Landon

Journal

Take Magnolia: The Story of the Original Magnolia League

Feb 15, 2026

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18 min read

Take Magnolia: The Story of the Original Magnolia League

The Forming of a Southern Ivy League That Became Our Inspiration

Paul Landon
Paul Landon

Journal

Augusta: It Begins With the Land

Feb 15, 2026

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18 min read

Augusta: It Begins With the Land

The land, people, and history of Augusta and the Masters have a story to tell.

Paul Landon
Paul Landon

Journal

Nashville in the Early 2000s Was Magic

Feb 14, 2026

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16 min read

Nashville in the Early 2000s Was Magic

A story of a city in its “come up” years and the stage where America rehearsed its future. Told through the perspectives of eight Music City archetypes - 2005 vs. 2025.

Paul Landon
Paul Landon

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Tune Out the Noise

Feb 14, 2026

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8 min read

Tune Out the Noise

Issue #2: From Super Bowl ads to course architecture—the case for restraint, conviction, and clarity in a loud world.

Paul Landon
Paul Landon

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The Discipline of Taste

Feb 7, 2026

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8 min read

The Discipline of Taste

Issue #1: Why discernment is built slowly, and why it matters more than ever.

Paul Landon
Paul Landon

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