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Male Cartel

Male Cartel

Written by: Nick Carnes and Shane Padgett
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Hosts Nick Carnes and Shane Padgett utilize their personal experiences and life stories, along with the stories of their guests, to discuss a wide range of topics pertaining to men. Shane and Nick challenge men to rise up and be the best they can be. A world where men are healthy and functioning as they should be is a better world. Nick and Shane have fun while focusing on serious topics.Nick Carnes and Shane Padgett Philosophy Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Episode 55 | Honoring the Men Before Us
    Jul 17 2026

    In episode 55, Shane and Nick discuss some of the great men who have come before us in history. Men who sacrificed, experienced loss, but also persevered to help lay a foundation for men to build on today. Men who paved a path to make it easier for us to get to where we are at this point in history. No one is self made! Join the conversation as we honor the men before us.


    Male Cartel Merch: https://malecartel.square.site/


    CONTACT US: For feedback, questions, or interview requests, email us: contact@malecartel.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you for listening and for being a part of the Male Cartel! If you have benefited from this episode, or the podcast as a whole, please be sure to follow/subscribe to the podcast, share the episodes, and leave a rating and/or review.


    The Male Cartel is available on multiple platforms:

    • Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/male-cartel/id1699875966
    • Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/male-cartel
    • YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MaleCartel/podcasts

    Find the Male Cartel Online:

    • Malecartel.com
    • Facebook.com/malecartel
    • Instagram.com/malecartel
    • X.com/malecartel​
    • Threads.net/malecartel

    Find Nick Online:

    • Facebook.com/nickcarnes​
    • Instagram.com/ncarnes
    • ​X.com/nickcarnes
    • Threads.net/ncarnes

    Find Shane Online:

    • Facebook.com/shane.padgett​
    • Instagram.com/shanepadgett
    • X.com/shanepadgett
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    37 mins
  • Episode 54 | Building Something Better: Men Who Add Value to the World
    Jul 1 2026

    Men are not designed to live to just die; to consume and not contribute. Men were designed to be builders and providers. In this episode, Shane and Nick discuss the importance of men building something better by adding value to their part of the world.


    Male Cartel Merch: https://malecartel.square.site/


    CONTACT US: For feedback, questions, or interview requests, email us: contact@malecartel.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you for listening and for being a part of the Male Cartel! If you have benefited from this episode, or the podcast as a whole, please be sure to follow/subscribe to the podcast, share the episodes, and leave a rating and/or review.


    The Male Cartel is available on multiple platforms:

    • Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/male-cartel/id1699875966
    • Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/male-cartel
    • YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MaleCartel/podcasts

    Find the Male Cartel Online:

    • Malecartel.com
    • Facebook.com/malecartel
    • Instagram.com/malecartel
    • X.com/malecartel​
    • Threads.net/malecartel

    Find Nick Online:

    • Facebook.com/nickcarnes​
    • Instagram.com/ncarnes
    • ​X.com/nickcarnes
    • Threads.net/ncarnes

    Find Shane Online:

    • Facebook.com/shane.padgett​
    • Instagram.com/shanepadgett
    • X.com/shanepadgett
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    41 mins
  • Episode 53 | The Man in the Mirror: When He Doesn't Like What He Sees
    May 21 2026

    Most men look successful on the outside but feel broken on the inside. Behind the confidence, the hustle, and the “I’m good” replies, millions of men are silently struggling with low self-esteem, deep insecurity, and the painful feeling that they’re just not enough. In this episode, we dive into the hidden male mental health crisis that almost no one talks about. We explore what's behind the facade and how to build confidence in yourself. If you’re a man who doesn’t like the guy staring back at you in the mirror — or if you know someone who is struggling — this conversation will hit hard and give you hope. This isn’t about toxic positivity. It’s about facing the truth and finally getting free from insecurity. ...Drop a comment: What’s one thing that hurts your self-esteem the most as a man? If this message resonates, like, share, and subscribe for more real conversations on men’s mental health and personal growth. Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.


    Male Cartel Merch: https://malecartel.square.site/


    CONTACT US: For feedback, questions, or interview requests, email us: contact@malecartel.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you for listening and for being a part of the Male Cartel! If you have benefited from this episode, or the podcast as a whole, please be sure to follow/subscribe to the podcast, share the episodes, and leave a rating and/or review.


    The Male Cartel is available on multiple platforms:

    • Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/male-cartel/id1699875966
    • Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/male-cartel
    • YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MaleCartel/podcasts

    Find the Male Cartel Online:

    • Malecartel.com
    • Facebook.com/malecartel
    • Instagram.com/malecartel
    • X.com/malecartel​
    • Threads.net/malecartel

    Find Nick Online:

    • Facebook.com/nickcarnes​
    • Instagram.com/ncarnes
    • ​X.com/nickcarnes
    • Threads.net/ncarnes

    Find Shane Online:

    • Facebook.com/shane.padgett​
    • Instagram.com/shanepadgett
    • X.com/shanepadgett
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    37 mins
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