Average Joes Men's Collective
by Average Joes
The Men’s Collective Podcast is raw unfiltered conversation for men ready to protect, provide and lead. Wayno and the boys from Average Joes talk all things 'Men' with a mix of banter, truth and conviction without any of the BS. The aim of this podcast is to appraoch real life situations in men all from the persepctive form the 'Average Joe'. Segements include Ask Us Anything, The Week That Was, Out and About, Man Vs Machine, Joe Moment and the Main Event Topic of the week.
Episodes
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Ask Us Anything | Ep. 061 | The Mens Collective
ASK US ANYTHING On 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.…
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Wives, Submit To Your Husbands? | Ep. 060 | The Mens Collective
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...
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The Week That Was | Ep. 059 | The Mens Collective
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...
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Ask Us Anything | Ep. 058 | The Mens Collective
ASK US ANYTHING | Real Questions From Real Blokes This 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/...
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Can Men Ever Be Content? | The Mens Collective | Ep. 057
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…
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Expectations | The Weight You Carry, The Pressure You Create | The Mens Collective | Ep. 056
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…
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Is Holding On Holding You Back? | The Mens Collective | Ep. 055
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...
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Your Best Year Yet - Goal Setting For 2026 | The Mens Collective | Ep. 054
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...
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When Men Check Out - When life keeps moving but the man switches off. | The Mens Collective | Ep. 53
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...
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Dr. Trish Leigh - The Hijacked Brain: Dopamine, Addiction Myths and the Modern Man. | Episode 52
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...
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International Men’s Health Day - Live Podcast | The Men’s Collective Podcast
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...
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Dayne Weston - Footy, Family & Faith | The Men’s Collective Podcast | Ep. 051
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...
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Nathan Cavaleri – The Battle, The Blues & The Breakthrough | The Men’s Collective Podcast | Ep. 050
🎙️ Nathan Cavaleri – The Battle, The Blues & The Breakthrough | The Men’s Collective Podcast Welcome 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...
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Broken Axe - Know Your Identity or Break Trying. | The Mens Collective Podcast | Episode 049
Broken Axe - Know Your Identity or Break Trying. | The Mens Collective Podcast | Episode 049 Every 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...
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Staying Sharp - Keep Your Edge Or Lose Your Impact. | Men's Collective Podcast | Episode 048
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…
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Surviving The Unthinkable - “He Stole My Innocence, But Not My Voice” W/ John Comerford | The Men’s Collective Podcast | Episode 047
SURVIVING THE UNTHINKABLE – “He Stole My Innocence, But Not My Voice” | The Men’s Collective Podcast What 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...
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Death to the Patriarchy! – Is it Outdated or Misused? | The Men’s Collective Podcast| Episode 046
Death to the Patriarchy! – Is it Outdated or Misused? | The Men’s Collective Podcast In 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…
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Echo – Dealing Now With The Man You Were | The Men’s Collective Podcast | Episode 045
Echo – Dealing Now With The Man You Were | The Men’s Collective Podcast In 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,...
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Chameleon - Episode 044
In this week’s episode of The Men’s Collective Podcast, the boys from AverageJoes tackle: 1/ Ask Us Anything Jamie 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.…
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Loud Towers - Episode 043
LOUD TOWERS – Building Masculinity with Strong Foundations | The Men’s Collective Podcast Picture 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...
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Can a Leopard Change it's Spots? - Episode 042
Can a leopard really change its spots—or is change just an illusion?” In this episode of The Men’s Collective Podcast, Wayno, Mikie, Craig, and Jamie take on one of the most confronting questions men face: Can men truly change? Society often doubts men’s ability to grow, labeling them by their…
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"IT'S TIME!" - Bruce Buffer - Episode 041
It’s Time – A cross boarder sit-down with Bruce Buffer isn’t just another conversation, it’s a wake-up call. Join Wayno, Mikie, Dennis and Jamie as they sit down with the legendary Bruce Buffer, the iconic voice of the UFC, to talk about more than just fight nights. This episode dives deep into...
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Hidden Rust - Episode 040
Picture this: a ute that looks tough on the outside, all clean and shiny, maybe even lifted, but underneath it’s rusted to hell. The chassis is weak, the bolts are crumbling, and one good bump could split it in two. That’s what some of us men look like. We’re holding it together on the surface,...
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Decoding The Queen - Kylie Chivers - Episode 039
Last week with Kylie we went down the path around the development of men, this week we dive even deeper into the mystery, beauty, and complexity of the modern woman. Joined once again by Kylie Chivers an expert in feminine energy, relationships, and self-awareness. Wayno, Mikie, Jamie, unpack…
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Knights Into Kings - Kylie Chivers - Episode 038
In this transformative episode of The Men’s Collective Podcast, Wayno, Mikie, Jamie, and special guest Kylie Chivers tackle one of the most important and overlooked journeys a man can take: the path from Knight to King.Join the panel as they unpack the stages of male development, and the critical...
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"Give It Everything You've Got!" - Dennis Hogan - Episode 037
Before the world knew his name, born in Kildare Ireland and driven to training since age 5 by his grandfather, he turned his life around when he was told something by that same man that would shape the rest of his life: “Give it everything you’ve got.” In this raw and powerful episode, Wayno…
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Series: The War On Masculinity Pt5: Is Masculinity Oppressive Towards Women?
The War on Masculinity: Is Masculinity Oppressive Towards Women? In this powerful episode of The War on Masculinity, hosts Wayno, Mikie, Chrisso, and Jamie tackle one of the most controversial and misunderstood topics of our time: Is masculinity inherently oppressive towards women? This...
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Series: The War On Masculinity Pt4: Masculinity Means Supressing Emotions? - Ep 035
In this powerful episode of the series The War on Masculinity, Wayno, Mikie, Chrisso, and Jamie dive headfirst into one of the most damaging misconceptions about men: that masculinity means suppressing your emotions. This raw and honest conversation breaks down the false belief that real men…
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Series: The War On Masculinity Pt3: Toxic Masculinity - Ep 034
In this powerful episode of The Men’s Collective Podcast, four everyday men—Wayno, Mikie, Jamie and Toby go head-to-head on one of the most controversial questions of our time: Is masculinity toxic? No scripts, no safe space, just raw, honest conversation. We dissect the cultural narratives…
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Series: The War On Masculinity Pt2: A Man's Worth - Ep 033
There’s a war against masculinity—and at the frontline is a man’s worth. In Part 2 of our powerful series The War on Masculinity, Wayno, Mikie, Jamie, and Chrisso go head-to-head with one of the biggest lies men are sold: "Your value is found in what you earn!" This episode calls out the silent...
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Series: The War on Masculinity Pt1: Thermostats and Thermometers - Ep 032
Whether you see it or not, there is a war going on, a war against men living in their masculinity. Welcome to the bold new podcast series in which Wayno, Mikie, Stevo, and Jamie unpack the modern challenges men face in a rapidly changing world that, in many ways, seems against them. In episode 1,...
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One Bite At A Time - Featuring Jimmy Judge - Episode 031
One Bite At A Time Life can feel overwhelming, but the only way to conquer it is one bite at a time. In this explosive podcast episode, social media juggernaut Jimmy Judge joins Wayno, Mikie and Jamie to break down the art of tackling massive goals, overcoming big challenges, and building an...
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The Burden of Potential - Episode 030
Feel like you have untapped potential? In this episode of The Men’s Collective Podcast, Wayno, Chrisso, Mikie, and Jamie dive deep into The Burden of Potential—the silent pressure that every man feels but rarely talks about. We unpack why so many men struggle with the gap between who they are and...
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Comfortable Being Uncomfortable - Episode 029
Growth doesn’t happen in comfort zones. In this episode of The Men’s Collective Podcast, Wayno, Mikie, Big Pete, and Jamie dive deep into the art of Being Comfortable Being Uncomfortable. From mental resilience to stepping up in relationships, business, and personal challenges, we break down why...
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Mastering Self Control - Episode 026
Mastering Self-Control: The Key to Mental Strength & Success . Self-control isn’t just about willpower—it’s about mastering your emotions, your reactions, and your mindset. In this episode of The Men’s Collective Podcast, hosts Wayno, Mikie, Miguel, and Jamie break down the real meaning of...
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Struggle To Strength - Episode 025
In this powerful episode of The Men’s Collective Podcast, Wayno, Miguel, Samuel, and special guest Craig Humble dive into a story of redemption and resilience. Craig shares his extraordinary journey from a life of struggle marked by drugs, abuse, and jail—to one of strength, transformation…
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Is She The One? - Pt3/3 The ‘MARRIED MAN’S’ Perspective. Ep.024
In the final installment of our 3-part series, Wayno, Mikey, and Jamie tackle unspoken questions that many married men wrestle with, like: Did I marry the right one? Is she still the one? This raw and honest discussion explores the quiet doubts, the dangers of comparison, and the daily choices…
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Is She The One? - Pt.2/3 The 'SINGLE AGAIN' Man. Ep. 023
Every man who’s been through a breakup, divorce, or the end of a long-term relationship faces the same crossroads: Should I try again? In this no-nonsense second episode of the Is She The One series, Wayno, Jamie, Chrisso, and Scotty from Average Joes tackle what it means to re-enter the dating...
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Awakening Your Inner Warrior - Episode 022
Every man reaches a point where he asks: How do I step up and become the man I was meant to be? In this powerful episode, Wayno, Jamie and Miguel from #AverageJoes sit down with special guest Blase Grinner to uncover what it truly means to Awaken your inner Warrior. Forget the clichés—this is…
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Is She The One? - Pt.1/3 The ‘SINGLE’ Man. Ep. 021
Every man hits that moment where he asks himself: Is she the one? In this no-nonsense first episode of a three-part series, Wayno, Jamie, Chrisso and Miguel from Average Joes break down what every man needs to know when choosing a lifelong partner. Forget the clichés and fairy-tail nonsense, this...
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Against All Odds - Episode 020
In this inspiring episode of The Men’s Collective Podcast, hosts, Wayno, Jamie, and Chrisso are joined by Australia’s leading property investment expert, Nathan Birch. Known for his bold, out-of-the-box thinking, Nathan shares how his unconventional approaches to solving property investing...
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Split Second - Episode 018
In this episode, Wayno and the Average Joes sit with bike accident survivor, Chris Perry after becoming a quadriplegic and talk how quickly life can dramatically change its course in a Split Second. Can you prepare for Split Second impacts? Can a man adjust his life when sudden changes happen?…
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Forgive, But Forget? - Episode 017
In this powerful episode of The Men’s Collective Podcast, AverageJoes shows hosts, Wayno, Miguel, Jamie, and Mikie tackle the layered topic: Forgive, but Forget? Together, they unpack the challenges men face when it comes to forgiving others and the often overlooked , yet necessary act of…
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Permission To Put Yourself First - Episode 016
Podcast Description for ‘Permission to Put Yourself First’ In this thought-provoking episode of The Men’s Collective Podcast, our hosts—Wayno, Mikie, Chrisso, and Jamie—dive deep into a topic that often feels taboo for men: giving yourself permission to put yourself first. In a society where...
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The Courage to be Disliked - Featuring Steve Dickson - Episode 015
Legends, Welcome back to The Average Joes Men’s Collective Podcast! In this week's podcast we're joined by former QLD Sports Minister, former Liberal and One Nation member, and now Independent State Member Steve Dickson. No one likes making the hard decisions, especially when it puts you directly...
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Interview with Joe Foster - Founder of Reebok
Legends, Welcome back to The Average Joes Men’s Collective Podcast! In this episode, Reebok Founder, Joe Foster, talks about finding a Work/Life Balance with The Average Joes. ————————————————————————— Watch on: Spotify Apple Podcast Youtube ————————————————————————— Follow us on: Instagram:...
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Work / Life Balance - Episode 013
Legends, Welcome back to The Average Joes Men’s Collective Podcast! In this episode, Wayno, Jamie, Mikey, and Miguel go in depth about their personal thoughts, opinions, and experiences on today’s topic - Work Life Balance.————————————————————————— Watch on: Spotify Apple Podcast Youtube...
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Grief - Dealing With Loss - Episode 012
Legends, Welcome back to The Average Joes Men’s Collective Podcast! In this episode, Wayno, Miguel, Jamie, and Mikey, go in depth about their personal thoughts, opinions, and experiences on today’s topic - Grief - Dealing With Loss. If you didn't know, one of our men in the Average Joes Men's...
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Overcoming Insecurities - Episode 011
Legends, Welcome back to The Average Joes Men’s Collective Podcast! In this episode, Wayno, Greg, Jamie, and Special Guest, Jaemin Frazer, go in depth about their personal thoughts, opinions, and experiences on today’s topic - Overcoming Insecurities. ————————————————————————— Watch on: Spotify...
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Coping Under Pressure - Episode 010
Legends, Welcome back to The Average Joes Men’s Collective Podcast! In this episode, Wayno, Mikey, Jamie, Jimmy, and Special Guest 2024 Block Contestant, Jesse Maguire, go in depth about their personal thoughts, opinions, and experiences on today’s topic - Coping Under Pressure....
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The Men’s Collective Podcast is raw unfiltered conversation for men ready to protect, provide and lead. Wayno and the boys from Average Joes talk all things 'Men' with a mix of banter, truth and conviction without any of the BS. The aim of this podcast is to appraoch real life situations in men all from the persepctive form the 'Average Joe'. Segements include Ask Us Anything, The Week That Was, Out and About, Man Vs Machine, Joe Moment and the Main Event Topic of the week.
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