Episodes

  • Bonus | Family Focus Conversation
    Jan 16 2026

    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.


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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Bonus Episode | 2025 Christmas Show
    Dec 23 2025

    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.

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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.

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    45 mins
  • Episode 48 | What Kind of Man Do You Want to Be?
    Dec 12 2025

    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.

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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.

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    46 mins
  • Bonus Episode | Thanksgiving 2025
    Nov 26 2025

    Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy this bonus episode from Shane and Nick.

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    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:

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    42 mins
  • Episode 47 | You're Trying to Control Me
    Nov 18 2025

    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.

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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.

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    43 mins
  • Episode 46 | How to be a Man of Integrity
    Oct 30 2025

    In Episode 46, Nick and Shane discuss a viral Reel that recently made the headlines along with a viral meme that illustrates the importance for a man to have integrity.


    In This 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.


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    40 mins
  • Episode 45 | How A Dad Can Benefits His Son
    Oct 24 2025

    In Episode 45, Shane and Nick discuss a viral Reel on the two times a son becomes stronger than his father. Join the conversation as they discuss how a dad can benefit his son(s).


    In This 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:

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    37 mins
  • Episode 44 | What Kills a Marriage Part 3
    Oct 16 2025

    In Episode 44, Shane and Nick conclude their multi-episode discussion about the things that kill a marriage.

    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.


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    35 mins