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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
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  • 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.


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    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

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    • Facebook.com/nickcarnes​
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    • Facebook.com/shane.padgett​
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    37 mins
  • Episode 52 | The Code Men Live By Part 2
    Apr 28 2026

    Shane and Nick conclude their two part discussion on the code that men live by. From this one character trait, that should guide men, many other character traits are formed.In this episode: Alison Armstrong Interview | https://www.alisonarmstrong.com/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/podcastsFind the Male Cartel Online:
    • Malecartel.com
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    • 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​
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    33 mins
  • Episode 51 | The Code Men Live By Part 1
    Mar 27 2026

    In this two part discussion, Shane and Nick discuss one central idea that originated from a conversation about "what men don't know that women don't know about men." From this one character trait that should guide men, many other character traits are formed. In this episode: Alison Armstrong Interview | https://www.alisonarmstrong.com/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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    36 mins
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