Average Joes Men's Collective

ASK US ANYTHINGOn this week’s episode:1/ One bloke asks if his son is too young to ‘drop out’ of school and get straight into work.2/ Another bloke asks for advice on finding new mates at 47.3/ Average Joe ‘Stevo’ asks for advice on pursuing his own business or not.No scripts. No filters. Just real questions from real blokes navigating fatherhood, friendship and big life decisions.Watch and Listen🎧 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/25atM2T...🍎 Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast...📺 YouTube:/ @averagejoesmenscollectiveJoin the Movement👉 https://averagejoes.net.auExplore merch, local meetups, and exclusive content designed to help men rise, grow, and lead with purpose.Follow Us📲 Instagram:/ averagejoesmenscollective📘 Facebook:/ averagejoesmenscollective⚠️ Please Note:The views expressed in this episode are those of the hosts and guests, not any organisation. Content is for informational and entertainment purposes only and may include explicit language or sensitive topics relating to men’s mental health, leadership, identity, and personal responsibility. Listener discretion is advised.

WIVES, SUBMIT TO YOUR HUSBANDS?It’s one of the most controversial questions in modern relationships. In this episode of The Men’s Collective Podcast, Wayno, Mikie and Stevo are joined by good friend of the show Kylie from The Feminine Connection for a raw conversation about marriage, leadership and respect between men and women.Is submission about control, or about trust? Are modern relationships losing something by rejecting traditional roles, or are we simply redefining them?No safe answers, no sugar coating, just real talk about masculinity, femininity and what it actually takes to build a strong relationship today.Watch and Listen🎧 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/25atM2T...🍎 Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast...📺 YouTube:/ @averagejoesmenscollectiveJoin the Movement👉 https://averagejoes.net.auExplore merch, local meetups, and exclusive content designed to help men rise, grow, and lead with purpose.Follow Us📲 Instagram:/ averagejoesmenscollective📘 Facebook:/ averagejoesmenscollective⚠️ Please Note:The views expressed in this episode are those of the hosts and guests, not any organisation. Content is for informational and entertainment purposes only and may include explicit language or sensitive topics relating to men’s mental health, leadership, identity, and personal responsibility. Listener discretion is advised.

THE WEEK THAT WAS | News, Spin & Straight TalkJoin the fellas as we hear Mikie and his spin on the current events around the world. Also we take on AI with Man Vs Machine and we champion this week’s Joe Moment award winner Dario Matalone.This week:11 ISIS brides and 23 children return to Australia.Hillary Clinton denies any connection to Jeffrey Epstein.A bomb threat forces Albo to relocate.Japan normalises “Inemuri”, falling asleep at work as a badge of hard work.Man Vs MachineIf strength means emotional control, and vulnerability means emotional honesty, can a man be fully strong and fully vulnerable at the same time?Joe MomentJoe Moment award goes to Dario Matalone.Sharp takes. Real tension. No soft edges.Watch and Listen🎧 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/25atM2T...🍎 Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast...📺 YouTube:/ @averagejoesmenscollectiveJoin the Movement👉 https://averagejoes.net.auExplore merch, local meetups, and exclusive content designed to help men rise, grow, and lead with purpose.Follow Us📲 Instagram:/ averagejoesmenscollective📘 Facebook:/ averagejoesmenscollective⚠️ Please Note:The views expressed in this episode are those of the hosts and guests, not any organisation. Content is for informational and entertainment purposes only and may include explicit language or sensitive topics relating to men’s mental health, leadership, identity, and personal responsibility. Listener discretion is advised.

ASK US ANYTHING | Real Questions From Real BlokesThis episode is pure Ask Us Anything.1/ One man admits he went through his wife’s phone and now has to face what that says about his trust and insecurity.2/ Another, 47, is torn between chasing a new career or playing it safe for the family.3/ And one bloke feels like he’s physically drifting, losing his edge, and doesn’t know how to reset without blowing up his life.No scripts. No filters. Just real men wrestling with trust, purpose and discipline.If you’ve ever questioned yourself quietly, this one will hit.Watch and Listen🎧 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/25atM2T...🍎 Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast...📺 YouTube:/ @averagejoesmenscollectiveJoin the Movement👉 https://averagejoes.net.auExplore merch, local meetups, and exclusive content designed to help men rise, grow, and lead with purpose.Follow Us📲 Instagram:/ averagejoesmenscollective📘 Facebook:/ averagejoesmenscollective⚠️ Please Note:The views expressed in this episode are those of the hosts and guests, not any organisation. Content is for informational and entertainment purposes only and may include explicit language or sensitive topics relating to men’s mental health, leadership, identity, and personal responsibility. Listener discretion is advised.

Can Men Ever Be Content?In this episode of The Mens Collective Podcast, Wayno, Mikie and Stevo sit down for a raw, honest conversation about something most men feel but rarely admit, the quiet restlessness that never seems to switch off.We build.We chase.We provide.We achieve….But is it ever enough?This episode unpacks the pressure men carry to constantly level up, earn more, be stronger, stay driven, and never settle. We question whether contentment is weakness or wisdom. Whether peace kills ambition or sharpens it. Whether the hunger that fuels us is building our lives… or quietly stealing our joy.This is not a soft conversation about “just be grateful.”It is a confronting look at identity, purpose, ego, comparison and the tension between drive and peace.If you have ever hit a milestone and still felt unsettled…If you have ever wondered why success does not quiet the noise…If you are chasing something but cannot define what “enough” looks like…This one is for you.Real men. Real talk. No performance.Press play and ask yourself the question most men avoid…Can we ever truly be content?Watch and Listen🎧 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/25atM2T...🍎 Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast...📺 YouTube:/ @averagejoesmenscollectiveJoin the Movement👉 https://averagejoes.net.auExplore merch, local meetups, and exclusive content designed to help men rise, grow, and lead with purpose.Follow Us📲 Instagram:/ averagejoesmenscollective📘 Facebook:/ averagejoesmenscollective⚠️ Please Note:The views expressed in this episode are those of the hosts and guests, not any organisation. Content is for informational and entertainment purposes only and may include explicit language or sensitive topics relating to men’s mental health, leadership, identity, and personal responsibility. Listener discretion is advised.

Most relationships do not collapse from betrayal, they erode under silent expectations, and that same pattern shows up in work, fatherhood, friendships and self worth.In this episode, Wayno, Mikie and Stevo unpack the pressure men live under and the pressure they quietly place on others, to provide more, be more, and never fall short.Expectation shapes behaviour and respect, when it is unspoken it becomes resentment, when it is unrealistic it becomes frustration.This conversation challenges men to define the standards they are chasing and the ones they are enforcing, because sometimes the real pressure in your life is a silent standard you never clearly chose.Episode SegmentsAsk Us Anything1/ “How do you know when to quit? I was raised to never quit, but when something clearly isn’t working, is staying just pride? Where’s the line?”2/ “How do you handle getting older? Energy dips, recovery’s slower, you’re not 25 anymore. How do you adjust without feeling like you’re declining?”The Week That WasBBQ’s Galore has collapsed.Penny Wong / Tyron Whitten – ‘Office for Men?’Angus Taylor new Libby leader.Joe MomentTony Rogers furniture boss throws chair at mate outside strip club.Man Vs MachineBecoming a better man always comes with a cost… what price is too expensive to pay?Watch and Listen🎧 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/25atM2T...🍎 Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast...📺 YouTube:/ @averagejoesmenscollectiveJoin the Movement👉 https://averagejoes.net.auExplore merch, local meetups, and exclusive content designed to help men rise, grow, and lead with purpose.Follow Us📲 Instagram:/ averagejoesmenscollective📘 Facebook:/ averagejoesmenscollective⚠️ Please Note:The views expressed in this episode are those of the hosts and guests, not any organisation. Content is for informational and entertainment purposes only and may include explicit language or sensitive topics relating to men’s mental health, leadership, identity, and personal responsibility. Listener discretion is advised.

Is Holding On Holding You Back?Most men don’t stay stuck because they lack effort.They stay stuck because they refuse to let go.Most men think growth comes from doing more.More effort. More discipline. More hours. More conversations. More pressure.But what if the real reason your marriage feels flat, your parenting feels chaotic, your business feels heavy, or your health keeps slipping…isn’t because you’re not doing enough?What if it’s because you’re holding onto the wrong things?In this episode of The Men’s Collective Podcast, Wayno and the Average Joes have a raw, confronting conversation about the cost of holding on.We unpack why adding more rarely fixes the problem, and why real progress often starts with subtraction.We dive into:Why more communication won’t save a marriage if resentment stays unspokenHow distraction and avoidance quietly kill intimacy and connectionThe parenting habits that feel loving but actually weaken leadershipWhy busyness in business is often a mask for avoiding the work that mattersHow health collapses through habits men keep justifying as harmlessThis is not a motivational episode, it’s a mirror.If you feel busy but stuck.If something in your life feels off and you can’t quite name it.This conversation will hit close to home.Because growth doesn’t usually ask for more effort,it asks for the courage to remove what no longer belongs.Listen in if you’re ready to stop adding and start leading your life properly.Watch and Listen🎧 Spotify:[https://open.spotify.com/show/25atM2T...]🍎 Apple Podcasts:[https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast...]📺 YouTube:[ / @averagejoesmenscollective ]---Join the Movement👉 [https://averagejoes.net.au](https://averagejoes.net.au)Explore merch, local meetups, and exclusive content designed to help men rise, grow, and lead with purpose.---Follow Us📲 Instagram:[ / averagejoesmenscollective ]📘 Facebook:[ / averagejoesmenscollective ]---⚠️ Please Note:The views expressed in this episode are those of the hosts and guests, not any organisation. Content is for informational and entertainment purposes only and may include explicit language or sensitive topics relating to men’s mental health, leadership, identity, and personal responsibility. Listener discretion is advised.

Each bloke needs to set goals.No excuses.In this episode, Your Best Year Yet, Wayno sits down with the whole crew to kick off 2026 with intent.Joined by Mikie, Jamie, Chrisso and Stevo, the fellas have a raw and honest conversation about why most men stay busy but stuck, and what actually changes when a man decides to hold himself to a higher standard and starts writing things down.This is not about dreaming bigger.It’s about taking responsibility for the life you are building.—In this episode, we break down three core truths every man needs to face.DIRECTION WITH ACCOUNTABILITYMost men stay busy because it gives the illusion of progress. Direction means nothing unless you are willing to be held accountable to it by your word, your standards, and the men around you. Without accountability, effort turns into noise.DISCIPLINE OVER COMFORT AND EXCUSESComfort keeps men average. We talk straight about the habits and excuses that quietly sabotage progress. Discipline only works when comfort is challenged and standards are enforced. Growth requires pressure, not ease.ACTION BACKED BY OWNERSHIPGoals mean nothing without follow through. We challenge the idea of someday and focus on real timelines, real actions, and full ownership. No execution means the goal was never real.—This episode is for men who are done talking about change and ready to live it.If you want this year to actually look different from the last, this conversation will challenge you to step up, take responsibility, and lead your life with intent.—EPISODE SEGMENTSAsk Us AnythingQuestion:Hey fellas, I’m a big believer in discipline and standards for myself, but behind the scenes I’ve got habits I’d be embarrassed to say out loud. Nothing illegal, just enough to keep me stuck and feeling like crap. I know I’m not being authentic and wouldn’t mind some advice.Out and AboutCommunity:The boys chat about the BBQ and Wayno getting a sausage sandwich thrown at him.Meetups:The crew talk about recent meetups and some big news coming.The Week That WasFrom the Bondi terror attack, to Albo’s new hate speech laws, to Trump wanting Greenland.Man vs MachineQuestion:Why do men cling to roles even after those roles stop giving them meaning?—This is the year excuses die and ownership begins.—Watch and ListenSpotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/25atM2TRH06ePccTzrl5kWApple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/average-joes-men-s-collective/id1704231661YouTubehttps://youtube.com/@averagejoesmenscollective—Join the Movementhttps://averagejoes.net.au—Please NoteThe views expressed in this episode are those of the hosts and guests, not any organisation. Listener discretion is advised.

In this episode of The Men’s Collective Podcast, Wayno, Mikie, and Stevo sit down for a raw and honest conversation about what really happens when men check out emotionally, mentally, and relationally.This isn’t theory.This isn’t psychology talk.This is real men talking about real life.We unpack how “checking out” often starts quietly, long before anyone notices, and how it slowly impacts relationships, work, fatherhood, leadership, and self-respect. This episode challenges men to stop numbing, stop hiding, and start showing up again.We break the topic down into three key truths:1. Why men check outPressure, exhaustion, unspoken expectations, and the weight of responsibility can push men into silence and withdrawal.2. The cost of staying checked outDisconnected men lose intimacy, clarity, and purpose, often without realising what it’s costing them and the people around them.3. How men start checking back inAwareness, honest conversation, and taking ownership are the first steps to becoming present again as a man, partner, and leader.If you’ve ever felt distant, numb, or unsure how you got there, this conversation is for you.This is a wake-up call for men to lean in, take responsibility, and lead again.Episode Segments:• Ask Us Anything: 5 key questions every man should ask a potential partner before committing• The Week That Was: Social media ban• Man vs Machine: Is keeping peace at home a sign of strength — or a sign of surrender?When men check out, everyone pays the price. This episode is about checking back in.#MensMentalHealth#MenTalk#ModernMasculinity#MensPodcast#MaleGrowth#EmotionalAwareness#MenSupportingMen#RelationshipsAndMen#MensCollective#SelfLeadership👉 Join the movement:https://averagejoes.net.auExplore merch, local meetups, and exclusive content designed to help men rise, grow, and lead with purpose.📺 Watch On:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/25atM2TRH06ePccTzrl5kWApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/average-joes-men-s-collective/id1704231661YouTube: https://youtube.com/@averagejoesmenscollective📲 Follow Us On:Instagram: https://instagram.com/averagejoesmenscollectiveFacebook: https://facebook.com/averagejoesmenscollective⚠️ Please Note:The views expressed in this episode are those of the hosts and guests, not any organisation. Content is for informational and entertainment purposes only and may include explicit language or sensitive topics relating to men’s mental health, relationships, identity, and personal growth. Listener discretion is advised.

In this episode of The Men’s Collective Podcast, Wayne sits down with cognitive neuroscientist Dr Trish Leigh to tear apart one of the biggest myths men keep believing… that we’re addicted to drugs, alcohol, porn, social media or our phones.According to Dr Leigh, those things are not the addiction.They’re the symptoms.The real addiction is dopamine.And when men finally understand how their brain is being trained, hijacked and rewired, everything changes.Joined by the Average Joes panel — Mikie, Jamie and Stevo — we go deep into:• Why most men chase quick dopamine hits instead of long-term strength• How dopamine loops fuel anxiety, compulsive habits and emotional numbness• Why quitting one habit almost always leads to another• What Strain Brain and Drain Brain really are• How to reclaim mental control and rebuild your brain for focus and confidence• Practical steps men can take today to break the cycle for goodThis episode hits hard.It’s science meets real talk.No excuses. No sugar-coating.Just the truth about how your brain works and what it takes to get your life back.If you’re a man who wants to understand your mind, break destructive patterns, and finally gain control, this conversation will punch you right between the eyes.#MensCollectivePodcast#MensMentalHealth#DopamineAddiction#NeuroscienceForMen#ModernMasculinity#MensSelfImprovement#BreakTheCycle#StrainBrain#DrainBrain#PurposeDrivenMen👉 Join the movement:https://averagejoes.net.auExplore merch, local meetups, and exclusive content designed to help men grow, lead, and live with purpose.📺 Watch On:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/25atM2TRH06ePccTzrl5kWApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/average-joes-men-s-collective/id1704231661YouTube: https://youtube.com/@averagejoesmenscollective📲 Follow Us On:Instagram: https://instagram.com/averagejoesmenscollectiveFacebook: https://facebook.com/averagejoesmenscollective⚠️ Please Note:The views expressed in this episode are those of the hosts and guests, not any organisation. Content is for informational and entertainment purposes only and may include explicit language or sensitive topics relating to mental health, addiction, trauma, and personal growth. Listener discretion is advised.

This is our official International Men’s Health Day Live Episode, recorded in the studio with real stories, real questions, and real men speaking honestly about their mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health.This episode dives deep into the challenges men face today.Stress. Mental health battles. Relationship breakdowns. Identity. Purpose. Discipline. Faith.Nothing is off limits.We were joined by an incredible lineup of guests who brought raw honesty and lived experience to the conversation:• Nathan Cavaleri• Dayne Weston• John Comerford• Ps Troy Davis• Brett D ScottThese men open up about mental health, resilience, fatherhood, performance, masculinity, overcoming adversity, identity, and what it takes to rebuild a man from the inside out.This episode is built for the man who wants to become stronger, clearer, and take full ownership of his life.If you’re battling mentally, struggling with direction, or trying to find your feet again, this conversation will hit home.We break down:• How men can improve their mental health• How to stay disciplined and consistent• How to build emotional strength• How to manage pressure and stress• Why faith, purpose, and brotherhood matter• How to stop drifting through life• How to rebuild confidence• Why community saves lives• How to become a better man for your family and futureThis is an episode for every man who wants to level up.Real men. Real struggles. Real solutions. Recorded live for International Men’s Health Day.#MensHealth#MensMentalHealth#AverageJoesMensCollective#InternationalMensHealthDay#MensPodcast#MensMindset#MensSupport#MensWellbeing#IronSharpensIron#MensDevelopment#MensPurpose#MensResilience👉 Join the movement:https://averagejoes.net.auExplore merch, meetups, and exclusive content helping men rise, grow, and lead with purpose.📺 Watch On:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/25atM2T...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast...YouTube:    / @averagejoesmenscollective  📲 Follow Us On:Instagram:   / averagejoesmenscollective  Facebook:   / averagejoesmenscollective  ⚠️ Please Note:The views expressed in this episode are those of the hosts and guests, not any organisation. Content is for informational and entertainment purposes only and may include explicit language or sensitive topics relating to men’s mental health, trauma, faith, identity, and personal growth. Listener discretion is advised.

Dayne Weston - Footy, Family & Faith | The Men’s Collective PodcastThis episode hits different.The boys sit down to unpack the real journey of former NRL star Dayne Weston — not just the footy career, not just the highlights reel, but the man behind it all.From a tough childhood to the brutal realities of NRL life. From injuries, pressure, and identity loss, to rebuilding his life around family, purpose, forgiveness, and faith. This is the kind of conversation men rarely hear… and even more rarely have for themselves.Wayno, Mikie, and Stevo dive into what men face when the crowd is gone and the silence gets loud. They talk fatherhood, inner battles, rebuilding confidence, the power of faith, and how a bloke finds solid ground when life pulls the rug out.It is raw. It is honest. It is the type of chat that wakes men up and reminds them that every setback carries a turning point.If you are a man who wants to grow, lead, protect, provide, and live with purpose, this episode is unmissable.Real stories. Real struggle. Real redemption.#FootyFamilyFaith#DayneWeston#AverageJoes#MensCollective#NRL#MenDoHardThings#FaithOverFear#BuildBetterMen#RealMenRealTalk#MasculineRevival👉 Join the movement:https://averagejoes.net.auExplore merch, meetups, and exclusive content helping men rise, grow, and lead with purpose.📺 Watch On:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/25atM2TRH06ePccTzrl5kWApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/average-joes-men-s-collective/id1704231661YouTube: https://youtube.com/@averagejoesmenscollective📲 Follow Us On:Instagram: https://instagram.com/averagejoesmenscollectiveFacebook: https://facebook.com/averagejoesmenscollective⚠️ Please Note:The views expressed in this episode are those of the host and guests, not any organisation. Content is for informational and entertainment purposes only and may include explicit language or sensitive topics relating to men’s mental health, identity, purpose, and personal growth. Listener discretion is advised.

🎙️ Nathan Cavaleri – The Battle, The Blues & The Breakthrough | The Men’s Collective PodcastWelcome to a raw, no-BS conversation with Australian guitar maestro Nathan Cavaleri , the six-year-old prodigy who took over our TV screens on Hey Hey It’s Saturday, battled childhood leukaemia, toured with B.B. King, and now breaks his silence to tell the real story behind the spotlight.In this episode, Wayno, Mikie, and Jamie dig deep into Nathan’s journey from battling cancer to handling fame, to losing himself and rebuilding from the ground up. It’s a powerful reminder that behind every man’s success story lies struggle, fear, and redemption.We dive into:-How Nathan’s journey began at age five with a guitar and led to a debut album at eleven.-The battle with childhood leukaemia and how music became his survival tool.-Sudden stardom, anxiety, insomnia, and identity collapse and the comeback no one saw coming.-The mindset shift that redefined his music, mission, and purpose.-Real talk for men about resilience, fatherhood, purpose, and rediscovering yourself when life breaks you.This episode will hit home for any man who’s ever lost his spark, felt disconnected from his gift, or needed to find his way back. Nathan’s story reminds us that strength isn’t about never breaking it’s about rebuilding better.Resilience. Redemption. Reconnection. One man’s story of fighting back and finding purpose again.#MensCollectivePodcast #NathanCavaleri #MensMentalHealth #Resilience #Masculinity #MensPodcast #Identity #MusicAndHealing #Fatherhood #PurposeDrivenMen #RealMenRealTalk #AverageJoes #BetterMen👉 Join the movement: averagejoes.net.auExplore merch, local meetups, and exclusive content designed to help men rise, grow, and lead with purpose.📺 Watch On:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/25atM2TRH06ePccTzrl5kWApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/average-joes-men-s-collective/id1704231661YouTube: https://youtube.com/@averagejoesmenscollective📲 Follow Us On:Instagram: @averagejoesmenscollectiveFacebook: Average Joes🎸 Connect with Nathan Cavaleri: Website: nathancavaleri.comInstagram: @nathan_cavaleri⭐ Subscribe & Review: If this episode hit home, subscribe to The Men’s Collective Podcast and drop us a 5-star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Share it with a mate who needs to hear it because real men grow stronger together.⚠️ Please Note:The views expressed in this episode are those of the host and guests, not any organisation. Content is for informational and entertainment purposes only and may include explicit language or sensitive topics related to men’s mental health, purpose, identity, and personal growth. Listener discretion is advised.

Broken Axe - Know Your Identity or Break Trying. | The Mens Collective Podcast | Episode 049Every man is built for a purpose, but when he starts swinging at life out of character, things break.In this hard-hitting episode, Wayno, Mikie, and Stevo sit down to talk about what happens when men forget who they are and start forcing themselves into roles they were never designed for. The conversation cuts deep into identity, purpose, and pressure—how easily men trade design for demand, showing up as who they think they should be instead of who they truly are.This is not another feel-good podcast. It’s a forge — a place where men get stripped back and challenged. The boys talk openly about burnout, misplaced strength, comparison, and how modern life can break a man when he’s not living aligned with his true design.If you’ve ever felt like you’re grinding hard but getting nowhere, strong in all the wrong areas but weak in what really matters, this episode will speak straight to you.Grab a drink, pull up a chair, and get ready for a conversation that’ll challenge what you believe about identity, masculinity, and what it really means to be a man today.Discover what happens when men stop pretending and start living as they were designed.#AxesArentHammers#SelfHelp#MensHealth#MensPodcast#BuiltNotBroken#Masculine#Masculinity#RealMenRealTalk#LeadProvideProtect#ModernMasculinity#MenWithPurpose👉 Join the movement at averagejoes.net.au — explore our merch, local meetups, and exclusive content designed to help men rise, grow, and lead with purpose.📺 Watch On:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/25atM2TRH06ePccTzrl5kWApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/average-joes-men-s-collective/id1704231661YouTube: https://youtube.com/@averagejoesmenscollective📲 Follow Us On:Instagram: @averagejoesmenscollectiveFacebook: Average Joes⚠️ Please Note:The views expressed in this episode are those of the host and guests, not any organisation. Content is for informational and entertainment purposes only and may include explicit language or sensitive topics related to men’s identity, masculinity, and mental health. Listener discretion is advised.

Staying Sharp - Keep Your Edge Or Lose Your Impact.Every man starts sharp — full of drive, discipline, and purpose. But over time, the edge dulls. Life wears us down. We settle into comfort, routine, and distraction until the man staring back in the mirror has lost the grit that once defined him.The truth is, staying sharp isn’t luck — it’s maintenance. Just like a blade, a man needs to be refined and honed. Some sharpening stones are coarse, designed to strip away what’s weak or unnecessary. Others are fine, polishing what’s already strong. Both are needed.In life, those sharpening stones take many forms:• The discipline of early mornings.• The pressure of responsibility.• The grind of business.• The pain of failure.• The patience required in marriage.• The lessons that come through fatherhood.• The resistance faced in training.Every experience, challenge, and hardship is a stone meant to shape you — if you let it.In this episode, the crew from The Men’s Collective dig into what it really takes to stay sharp in mind, body, and spirit. They unpack how to use life’s challenges as tools for growth, not excuses for softness, and how to keep your edge in a world that’s constantly trying to blunt it.Sharpen your mind, body, and purpose. A raw conversation about staying disciplined, focused, and dangerous in the right ways.#MensCollectivePodcast#Masculinity#MensMentalHealth#Discipline#Focus#Grit#Resilience#Purpose#Brotherhood#Growth#SharpMindset#MenOfAction#SelfImprovementForMen👉 Join the movement at averagejoes.net.au — explore our merch, local meetups, and exclusive content designed to help men rise, grow, and lead with purpose.📺 Watch On:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/25atM2TRH06ePccTzrl5kWApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/average-joes-men-s-collective/id1704231661YouTube: https://youtube.com/@averagejoesmenscollective📲 Follow Us On:Instagram: @averagejoesmenscollectiveFacebook: Average Joes⚠️ Please Note:The views expressed in this episode are those of the host and guests, not any organisation. Content is for informational and entertainment purposes and may include explicit language or sensitive topics related to men’s mental health, discipline, masculinity, and personal growth. Listener discretion is advised.

SURVIVING THE UNTHINKABLE – “He Stole My Innocence, But Not My Voice” | The Men’s Collective PodcastWhat does it take for a man to face the darkest chapter of his life out loud and in front of the world?In this raw and emotional episode of The Men’s Collective Podcast, author of Tarzan Loves Jane, John Comerford joins Wayno, Jamie, and Mikie live in the studio to share his story of survival after being raped at just 11 years old by a Catholic school Brother while a Priest stood by and watched.This isn’t just an interview — it’s a conversation between men about truth, pain, and the long road to healing when the unthinkable happens and innocence is stolen.John opens up about what really happened, how it shaped the man he became, and what it takes to find peace after carrying something so heavy for so long.The panel dives deep into:• The lasting trauma of childhood abuse• How silence and shame crush men’s lives• Rebuilding trust, faith, and identity• The power of men speaking truth without fear• Finding strength through vulnerabilityIt’s one of our most powerful and confronting episodes yet — honest, uncomfortable, and deeply human.Because real men don’t run from hard stories — they face them together.One man’s story of survival, truth, and healing after the unthinkable.#MensCollectivePodcast#SurvivingTheUnthinkable#JohnComerford#TarzanLovesJane#MensMentalHealth#TraumaHealing#Masculinity#RealMenTalk#BreakingTheSilence#FaithAfterPain#ProtectProvideLead#MensHealingJourney#AverageJoes👉 Join the movement: averagejoes.net.auExplore merch, meetups, and exclusive content designed to help men rise, grow, and lead with purpose.📺 Watch On:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/25atM2TRH06ePccTzrl5kWApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/average-joes-men-s-collective/id1704231661YouTube: https://youtube.com/@averagejoesmenscollective📲 Follow Us On:Instagram: @averagejoesmenscollectiveFacebook: Average Joes⚠️ Please Note:The views expressed in this episode are those of the host and guests, not any organisation. Content is for informational and entertainment purposes only and may include explicit language or sensitive topics related to sexual abuse, trauma, and men’s mental health. Listener discretion is strongly advised. The hosts are not licensed professionals. Seek appropriate support if you or someone you know has experienced abuse.If you or someone you know needs support, contact:Lifeline: 13 11 141800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732MensLine Australia: 1300 789 978🎵 Music Used:Intro Music – Beyond Horizon by ImagineAudio

Death to the Patriarchy! – Is it Outdated or Misused? | The Men’s Collective PodcastIn this unapologetically raw and unfiltered episode, Wayno, Mikie, and Jamie tackle one of the most debated questions of our time — Is the patriarchy dead, outdated, or simply misused?No topic is off-limits as the fellas share candid stories, confront hard truths, and dive deep into the real-life challenges of modern masculinity. This episode strips back the noise to explore what it truly means to be a man in today’s world — from navigating purpose and responsibility to leading with integrity and conviction.Expect unfiltered discussions on:How men are redefining their roles in modern society and reclaiming purpose.The tension between tradition and progress — how to evolve without losing your identity.Why leadership, protection, and provision still matter today.Personal stories of struggle, growth, and resilience that challenge the narrative.The pressures and misconceptions men face in relationships, work, and community.This isn’t about giving easy answers. It’s about provoking thought, challenging cultural narratives, and inspiring men to reflect on their purpose, responsibilities, and the echo they leave behind.🔊 Tune in for a conversation that is raw, honest, and transformative.Death to the Patriarchy? isn’t just a question — it’s a bold journey into understanding the value, relevance, and responsibility of masculinity today.#Patriarchy#Masculinity#RealMenTalk#LeadershipForMen#Purpose#ProtectProvideLead#MasculinityRedefined#RawMensConversations#Challenge#MensPodcast#AverageJoes#BetterMen👉 Join the movement: averagejoes.net.auExplore merch, meetups, and exclusive content helping men rise, grow, and lead with purpose.📺 Watch On:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/25atM2TRH06ePccTzrl5kWApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/average-joes-men-s-collective/id1704231661YouTube: https://youtube.com/@averagejoesmenscollective📲 Follow Us On:Instagram: @averagejoesmenscollectiveFacebook: Average Joes⚠️ Disclaimer:The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests. Content is for information and entertainment purposes only and may include strong language or sensitive topics. The hosts are not licensed professionals; listener discretion is advised.

Echo – Dealing Now With The Man You Were | The Men’s Collective PodcastIn this episode, Wayno, Mikie, Chrisso, and Jamie dive deep into the concept of the “echo”—the invisible ripple of our words, actions, and choices that stretches far beyond the moment we create them. Every decision we make, every truth we speak or hold back, and every step we take leaves a mark on ourselves and the people around us.The panel explores accountability, personal growth, and the legacy we leave behind, sharing raw personal stories, hard lessons, and moments of reflection often left unspoken. This conversation doesn’t sugarcoat the truth. It’s a call to men to pause, listen, and ask themselves the tough questions:What echoes are you sending into the world?Are they lifting others or tearing them down?When life returns them to you, are you ready to face what comes back?Expect an unfiltered, thought-provoking discussion that challenges, inspires, and pushes men to take ownership of the life they’re creating and the echoes they leave behind.What echoes are you leaving? A raw discussion on accountability, personal growth, and legacy for men.#MensCollectivePodcast#MensMentalHealth#ModernMasculinity#SelfImprovementForMen#MensGrowthJourney#AccountabilityAndRedemption#LegacyBuilding#PersonalGrowth#LevelUpMen#OwnYourLife👉 Join the movement at averagejoes.net.au — explore our merch, local meetups, and exclusive content designed to help men rise, grow, and lead with purpose.📺 Watch On:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/xyzApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/show/xyzYouTube: https://youtube.com/@averagejoesmenscollective📲 Follow Us On:Instagram: @averagejoesmenscollectiveFacebook: Average Joes⚠️ Please Note:The views expressed in this episode are those of the host and guests, not any organisation. Content is for informational and entertainment purposes only. The hosts are not licensed professionals; seek professional advice for specific issues. Discussions may include explicit language or sensitive content. Listener discretion is advised. This podcast fosters respectful dialogue on men’s interests but is not suitable for counselling. The hosts and producers are not liable for any damages.🎵 Music Used:Intro Music – Beyond Horizon by ImagineAudio

In this week’s episode of The Men’s Collective Podcast, the boys from AverageJoes tackle:1/ Ask Us AnythingJamie chats it out with the lads as a listener writes in asking:“My experience with my daughter after learning we weren't a DNA match. My situation and health was bad, contact slowed. Then she just stopped responding. What should I do? Reach out? Wait for her to make contact? In my situation, she once said, ‘It’s not about you.’”2/ The Week That WasMikie gives his spin on:Was Jimmy Kimmel’s sacking justifiable?Albo gets kicked out of his own office.3/ Out And AboutMikie and Wayno catch up with the boys from the AJ’s meetups and also the free community feed!4/ Man vs MachineThe boys get asked the same question as Chad (ChatGPT) and compare the answers:“When faced with a sudden, high-pressure decision at work or home, is instinct or planning more reliable for men?”5/ Main TopicMen have always been told to “adapt,” but at what cost? In this episode, Wayno, Mikie and Jamie unpack the chameleon effect—how men shift, blend, and change depending on their environment. From the workplace to relationships, fatherhood to friendships, the panel dives into whether this adaptability makes us stronger… or if it strips away our authenticity. Expect raw stories, real laughs, and hard hitting truths that challenge what it means to be a man today.————————————————————————Watch on:SpotifyApple PodcastYouTube————————————————————————Follow us on:Instagram: averagejoesmenscollectiveFacebook: Average Joes————————————————————————PLEASE NOTEThe views expressed in this podcast are those of the host and guest, not any organisation. Content is for informational and entertainment purposes only. The hosts are not licensed professionals; seek professional advice for specific issues. Discussions may include explicit language or sensitive content. Listener discretion is advised. This podcast fosters respectful dialogue on men’s interests but is not suitable for counselling. The hosts and producers are not liable for any damages. Thank you for joining our journey to becoming better men. - The Average Joes.————————————————————————Music Used:Intro: Beyond Horizon - imagineaudio————————————————————————#MensPodcasts #Masculinity #MensHealth #MensMentalHealth #Chameleon

LOUD TOWERS – Building Masculinity with Strong Foundations | The Men’s Collective PodcastPicture two towers:One built with flashy bricks—loud, admired, but weak at the core.The other built with solid foundations—steady, unnoticed, but unshakable when storms come.That’s the choice every man faces in life.In this episode, inspired by Charlie Kirk’s bold example, Wayno, Mikie, Jamie, and Chrisso explore what it means to build a life that’s both visible and unshakable—a tower that inspires others, endures pressure, and leaves a lasting legacy.We wrestle with the big questions every man needs to face:Are you chasing attention, or building real foundations?Can boldness and groundedness coexist in marriage, business, and fatherhood?How do you make sure your “tower” doesn’t crumble when life hits hard?If you’re ready to challenge yourself, strengthen your foundation, and become the kind of man who stands firm, leads boldly, and lives with purpose, this episode is for you.👉 Join the movement at averagejoes.net.au — explore our merch, local meetups, and exclusive content designed to help men rise, grow, and lead with purpose.📺 Watch On:Watch The Men’s Collective Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube for raw conversations on masculinity, men’s personal growth, purpose, resilience, and leadership.📲 Follow Us On:Follow The Men’s Collective Podcast on Instagram: @averagejoesmenscollective and Facebook: Average Joes for daily men’s growth insights, podcast updates, and powerful content on building strong men.⚠️ Please Note:The views expressed in this podcast are those of the host and guests, not any organisation. Content is for informational and entertainment purposes only. The hosts are not licensed professionals—seek professional advice for specific issues. Discussions may include explicit language or sensitive topics. Listener discretion is advised.This podcast fosters respectful dialogue around men’s issues and masculinity but is not a replacement for counselling. The hosts and producers are not liable for any damages. Thank you for joining our journey to becoming better men. – The Average Joes🎵 Music Used:Intro Music – Beyond Horizon by ImagineAudio#MensPodcast#SelfImprovement#Leadership#Legacy#Purpose#Fatherhood#Faith#MensMentalHealth#Discipline#CharlieKirk#AverageJoes#MensCollective