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: [email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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/id1699875966Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/male-cartelYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MaleCartel/podcastsFind the Male Cartel Online:Malecartel.comFacebook.com/malecartelInstagram.com/malecartelX.com/malecartel​Threads.net/malecartel Find Nick Online:Facebook.com/nickcarnes​Instagram.com/ncarnes​X.com/nickcarnesThreads.net/ncarnes  Find Shane Online:Facebook.com/shane.padgett​Instagram.com/shanepadgettX.com/shanepadgett

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: [email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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/id1699875966Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/male-cartelYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MaleCartel/podcastsFind the Male Cartel Online:Malecartel.comFacebook.com/malecartelInstagram.com/malecartelX.com/malecartel​Threads.net/malecartel Find Nick Online:Facebook.com/nickcarnes​Instagram.com/ncarnes​X.com/nickcarnesThreads.net/ncarnes  Find Shane Online:Facebook.com/shane.padgett​Instagram.com/shanepadgettX.com/shanepadgett

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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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/id1699875966Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/male-cartelYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MaleCartel/podcastsFind the Male Cartel Online:Malecartel.comFacebook.com/malecartelInstagram.com/malecartelX.com/malecartel​Threads.net/malecartel Find Nick Online:Facebook.com/nickcarnes​Instagram.com/ncarnes​X.com/nickcarnesThreads.net/ncarnes  Find Shane Online:Facebook.com/shane.padgett​Instagram.com/shanepadgettX.com/shanepadgett

Celebrate the Male Cartel's 50th Official Episode with Nick and Shane as they have one of their most important conversations so far. We have freedom of speech, and while everyone loves to practice it for themselves, they don't always like to recognize it for others they disagree with. Male Cartel Merch: https://malecartel.square.site/ CONTACT US: For feedback, questions, or interview requests, email us: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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: Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/male-cartelApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/male-cartel/id1699875966YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MaleCartel/podcastsFind the Male Cartel Online:Malecartel.comFacebook.com/malecartelInstagram.com/malecartelTwitter.com/malecartel​Threads.net/malecartel Find Nick Online:Facebook.com/nickcarnes​Instagram.com/ncarnes​Twitter.com/nickcarnesThreads.net/ncarnes  Find Shane Online:Facebook.com/shane.padgett​Instagram.com/shanepadgett Twitter.com/shanepadgett

"When a man is born, he looks like his parents. When he dies he looks like the decisions he made in life." In Episode 49, Shane and Nick take a deeper look at this comment and the decisions men can make in 2026 to start the year off right and to set themselves up for a greater legacy in their death.Male Cartel Merch: https://malecartel.square.site/ CONTACT US: For feedback, questions, or interview requests, email us: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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: Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/male-cartelApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/male-cartel/id1699875966YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MaleCartel/podcastsFind the Male Cartel Online:Malecartel.comFacebook.com/malecartelInstagram.com/malecartelTwitter.com/malecartel​Threads.net/malecartel Find Nick Online:Facebook.com/nickcarnes​Instagram.com/ncarnes​Twitter.com/nickcarnesThreads.net/ncarnes  Find Shane Online:Facebook.com/shane.padgett​Instagram.com/shanepadgett Twitter.com/shanepadgett

This bonus episode of The Male Cartel is a live recording during the Family Focus Conversation at Hope Church, in Augusta, GA. During this event, Shane and Nick answered questions about manhood, marriage, parenting, and life as followers of Jesus.In This Episode:Kingdom Sexuality: https://linktr.ee/kingdomsexualityCONTACT US: For feedback, questions, or interview requests, email us: ⁠[email protected]⁠ 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. Order Exclusive Merch: Malecartel.com/merchThe Male Cartel is available on multiple platforms:​Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/male-cartel​Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/male-cartel/id1699875966​YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MaleCartel/podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠Find the Male Cartel Online:​Malecartel.com​Facebook.com/malecartel​Instagram.com/malecartel​Twitter.com/malecartel​Threads.net/malecartel Find Nick Online: ​Facebook.com/nickcarnes​Instagram.com/ncarnes​Twitter.com/nickcarnes​Threads.net/ncarnes Find Shane Online:​Facebook.com/shane.padgett​Instagram.com/shanepadgett Twitter.com/shanepadgett

It's hard to buy gifts for men, but the internet is here to help! Or, is it? In this bonus Christmas episode, Nick and Shane review some of the top gifts the internet suggest for men. How accurate are these suggestions? Also, they discuss some of the gifts men should give their families this Christmas.Male Cartel Merch: https://malecartel.square.site/ CONTACT US: For feedback, questions, or interview requests, email us: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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: Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/male-cartelApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/male-cartel/id1699875966YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MaleCartel/podcastsFind the Male Cartel Online:Malecartel.comFacebook.com/malecartelInstagram.com/malecartelTwitter.com/malecartel​Threads.net/malecartel Find Nick Online:Facebook.com/nickcarnes​Instagram.com/ncarnes​Twitter.com/nickcarnesThreads.net/ncarnes  Find Shane Online:Facebook.com/shane.padgett​Instagram.com/shanepadgett Twitter.com/shanepadgett

In episode 48, Shane and Nick have a discussion about men making an intentional effort to consider the kind of man they want to be and the steps necessary to get there. Order: Friendships in the Fishbowl: https://a.co/d/7c9tNJZ Male Cartel Merch: https://malecartel.square.site/ CONTACT US: For feedback, questions, or interview requests, email us: ⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠ 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: Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/male-cartelApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/male-cartel/id1699875966Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1699875966/male-cartelYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MaleCartel/podcastsFind the Male Cartel Online:Malecartel.comFacebook.com/malecartelInstagram.com/malecartelTwitter.com/malecartel​Threads.net/malecartel Find Nick Online:Facebook.com/nickcarnes​Instagram.com/ncarnes​Twitter.com/nickcarnesThreads.net/ncarnes  Find Shane Online:Facebook.com/shane.padgett​Instagram.com/shanepadgett Twitter.com/shanepadgett

Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy this bonus episode from Shane and Nick.Male Cartel Merch: https://malecartel.square.site/ CONTACT US: For feedback, questions, or interview requests, email us: [email protected]⁠⁠ 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: Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/male-cartelApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/male-cartel/id1699875966Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1699875966/male-cartelYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MaleCartel/podcastsFind the Male Cartel Online:Malecartel.comFacebook.com/malecartelInstagram.com/malecartelTwitter.com/malecartel​Threads.net/malecartel Find Nick Online:Facebook.com/nickcarnes​Instagram.com/ncarnes​Twitter.com/nickcarnesThreads.net/ncarnes  Find Shane Online:Facebook.com/shane.padgett​Instagram.com/shanepadgett Twitter.com/shanepadgett

More and more men are hearing statements from their wives like, "You're trying to control me!" Or, "You're being controlling." Why is this accusation against husbands on the rise? Is it true? And, if it's not true, what is the root cause for this accusation against men? In Episode 47, Nick and Shane dive into this common attack that's levied at men in their marriages.Additional Resources:Male Cartel Merch: https://malecartel.square.site/ CONTACT US: For feedback, questions, or interview requests, email us: [email protected]⁠ 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: Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/male-cartelApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/male-cartel/id1699875966Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1699875966/male-cartelYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MaleCartel/podcastsFind the Male Cartel Online:Malecartel.comFacebook.com/malecartelInstagram.com/malecartelTwitter.com/malecartel​Threads.net/malecartel Find Nick Online:Facebook.com/nickcarnes​Instagram.com/ncarnes​Twitter.com/nickcarnesThreads.net/ncarnes  Find Shane Online:Facebook.com/shane.padgett​Instagram.com/shanepadgett Twitter.com/shanepadgett