Best JD Ferrell Podcasts (2025)

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Finding the Magic in the Mundane with Jenna Marilyn 38:31

13d ago38:31

38:31

We have Jenna Marilyn on to discuss her joining The Modern Network. She shares where she currently is in life, content she plans on creating, and past experiences with therapy. We are so excited to see Jenna grow with the network! This also shows the new rendition of A Modern Man as we transition to a podcast where I interview people and ask them a…

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Dirty 30 and for the Dreamers 19:27

1+ y ago19:27

19:27

This episode JD explores what he is excited for in this next decade of life while reflecting on the things he accomplished in the previous decade. He also shares his dream and what inspires him every day to live this dream. Host: JD Ferrell Produced by: JD Ferrell Presented by the Modern Podcast Network and themodern.fm…

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NBA Fake Trade Machine Activated for the New Year 48:29

1+ y ago48:29

48:29

Happy New Year and Welcome back to A Modern Man Podcast! We are back in 2024 and starting the new year a little bit differently. As you may know I am an avid lover of the NBA and always have hundreds of NBA fake trades in my head. This week I decided to release a little of the nonsense running through my head when I am texting my friends all these …

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"10 minutes a day" A salute to Club Med 13:31

2+ y ago13:31

13:31

On this podcast I dive back into meditation which has been a big part of my life for the past 3 years. I went back to meditating silently for 10 minutes a day then speaking what came up into my practice. I hope you enjoy my first podcast back in a while. The content isn't the most in depth but we do what we can. Host: JD Ferrell Produced by: JD Fer…

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Dissecting 'Between the World and Me' and the Conceptualization of Ta-Nehisi Coates 30:38

3y ago30:38

30:38

In this podcast, I dissect the major themes of the acclaimed autobiographical story about Ta-Nehisi Coates. The story is a beautiful written depiction of the Black experience told to Ta-Nehisi's son. Then I conceptualize Ta-Nehisi through a feminist theoretical orientation. Come on this journey with me. Host: JD Ferrell Produced by: JD Ferrell Pres…

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Catching up w/ Arial Messerli 1:15:32

3+ y ago1:15:32

1:15:32

It has been a couple weeks since Arial and I have caught up on her acting in a pandemic. She just comes on the podcast to catch up and see where we are both currently at in life. Host: JD Ferrell Guests: Arial Messerli Produced by: JD Ferrell Presented by the Modern Podcast Network and themodern.fmBy JD Ferrell

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Moving to China w/ Hasina Sadiwala 58:17

3+ y ago58:17

58:17

Hasina Sadiwala decided to move to China after she got her undergrad to become an english as a second language teacher. It wasn't and still isn't the easiest thing to do, but it is by far the best decision she has ever made in her life! Host: JD Ferrell Guest: Hasina Sadiwala Producer: JD Ferrell Presented by The Modern Podcast Network and Themoder…

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SAG Cards, and Getting Casted in a Feature Film w/ Arial Messerli 42:34

3+ y ago42:34

42:34

Arial Messerli got casted in her first feature film!!! She comes on the podcast to talk about that role, doing a table read, and what it takes to get your union card as an actor. Host: JD Ferrell Guest: Arial Messerli Producer: JD Ferrell Presented by The Modern Podcast Network and Themodern.fmBy JD Ferrell

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New iPhones, iPads and Apple Watches w/ Stephen Meriwether 34:32

3+ y ago34:32

34:32

Apple Products! Apple is releasing new IPhones, iPads, and Apple watches and Stephen Meriwether joins the Podcast to talk about them all! Host: JD Ferrell Guest: Stephen Meriwether Producer: JD Ferrell Presented by The Modern Podcast Network and Themodern.fmBy JD Ferrell

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Healthcare, Medical School, and Alphabet Soup w/ Malayna Hocker 59:59

3+ y ago59:59

59:59

We all know about the debilitating debt that students go through when choosing to become a Doctor, but do you really know? Malayna Hocker joins us for her segment "Alphabet Soup" to talk about her journey through medical school. Host: JD Ferrell Guest: Malayna Hocker Producer: JD Ferrell Presented by The Modern Podcast Network and Themodern.fm…

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Acting in a Pandemic w/ Arial Messerli 41:37

3+ y ago41:37

41:37

Arial Messerli Joins A Modern Man podcast to discuss beginning her acting career in the middle of the pandemic. She lives in Los Angeles and has finally quit her Day job to pursue acting full time. She talks about her first paying gig to possibly booking her first lead in a feature film. Guest: Arial Messerli Producer: JD Ferrell Presented by The M…

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Spiking Her Way to College Dominance w/ Hayley Daniel 1:03:15

3+ y ago1:03:15

1:03:15

Hayley Daniel Joins A Modern Man Podcast to talk about her recruitment to college volleyball. She shares her incredible journey of transferring to 3 different colleges to pursue her love of college volleyball! Host: JD Ferrell Guest: Hayley Daniel IG: @hayreneeeedan Snapchat: @hayley3renee Producer: JD Ferrell Presented by The Modern Podcast Networ…

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Apple's Weapon to Combat Child Pornography w/ Stephen Meriwether 36:35

4y ago36:35

36:35

Stephen Meriwether joins JD Ferrell to talk about how Apple has decided to combat CSAM. Also JD Ferrell just moved to Chicago, Illinois to start graduate school. Host: JD Ferrell Guest: Stephen Meriwether Produced: JD Ferrell Presented by The Modern Podcast Network and TheModern.fmBy JD Ferrell

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20 years in Afghanistan and Delta Rising 21:01

4y ago21:01

21:01

The result of all the troops being removed from Afghanistan and the impact of the unvaccinated and Delta Variant. Speaker: JD Ferrell Producer: JD Ferrell Themodern.fmBy JD Ferrell

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The Daily life of an OnlyFans Content Creator w/ Sonia Contreras 28:52

4y ago28:52

28:52

Sonia Contreras joins the Podcast to talk about her experience since joining Onlyfans. She shares why she is comfortable sharing her body and why it’s a sign of empowerment and self expression. Producer: JD Ferrell Guest: Sonia ContrerasBy JD Ferrell

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Amazon Origin Stories and the Billionaire Space Race 30:11

4y ago30:11

30:11

Stephen Meriwether Joins me to talk about the history of Amazon and the significance of Jeff Bezos stepping down as the CEO of Amazon. He also talks about the Billionaire Space Race and I introduce a new segment called Win!By JD Ferrell

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Why I am taking a week off 7:40

4y ago7:40

7:40

My name is JD Ferrell. I am the host of A Modern Man Podcast and Co-founder of the Modern Podcast Network. I didn’t want to take a week off without telling you why I felt it was necessary for me to take a week off.By JD Ferrell

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16 years and Still Fighting w/ Christina Moralez 33:02

4y ago33:02

33:02

Christina Moralez Talks about the `16 years her and her Husband Brandon have been fighting through Renal Failure. What they go through on a daily basis and unknown statistics about organ donors. Host: JD Ferrell Guests: Christina Moralez Producer: JD Ferrell Listen to all our podcast https://themodern.fm/…

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Malindi Evan's New Single and Window's 11 w/ Stephen Meriwether 45:48

4y ago45:48

45:48

New Artist Malindi Evans Joins me to talk about her new single Out my Mind which debuted June 25th. She talks about her rise and passion for music. Stephen Meriwether joins me for another segment of "The Modern Tech Talk" to tell me about the new features for Windows 11.By JD Ferrell

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My Journey To Being a Modern Man 47:48

4y ago47:48

47:48

JD Ferrell explains his journey to becoming a modern man. He talks about his journey through foster care, adoption, and going through college.By JD Ferrell

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What the Average Consumer Needs to Know about Crypto w/ Brenden Easter 52:13

4y ago52:13

52:13

Brenden Easter Joins the Podcast to talk about what the average consumer should know and should be doing in the cryptocurrency market. He talks about day trading, and what how we are in DeFi Summer 2.0 right now!By JD Ferrell

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The Apple WWDC w/ Stephen Meriwether 1:12:00

4y ago1:12:00

1:12:00

Stephen Meriwether joins the podcast to talk about the Apple WWDC and some big changes coming with IOS 15. There is no major changes coming this year but still plenty of things to be excited about.By JD Ferrell

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Live From the 23rd Floor 12:01

4y ago12:01

12:01

JD Ferrell is live from the 23rd floor on Aire Rooftop bar in Chicago, Illinois. He talks about his future and why he is in Chicago and also the Future of the Modern Podcast Network.By JD Ferrell

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Alyssa Ashenfarb on Mental Health and What is Cryptocurrency with Brenden Easter? 50:29

4y ago50:29

50:29

Alyssa Ashenfarb talks about Mental Health Awareness Month and what a lot of us are going through. Brenden Easter educates us on what is Cryptocurrency.By JD Ferrell

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The Voices of Motherhood 20:48

4y ago20:48

20:48

As Mother's Day passed I asked a few Women to revisit the time before they became a mom. Were they nervous? I asked them about the things they have experienced that you can't plan. Then I ask them to define motherhood.By JD Ferrell

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Teacher Appreciation Week and What is Infrastructure? 36:50

4y ago36:50

36:50

In this episode, I share my appreciation for the Teachers and Educators in my life who affect me every day and I share in the memories I have of them. I then discuss what I consider to be infrastructure for a country.By JD Ferrell

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Trauma and Ruptured Relationships with Alyssa Ashenfarb 36:40

4y ago36:40

36:40

In this Episode of A Modern Man Podcast, I Interview Alyssa Ashenfarb. She has a Master’s in Social Work and is a counselor at a private practice out of NYC. She talks about working with clients with issues with trauma and ruptured relationships and how most people don’t understand how closely related the two things are.…

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New Gun Laws, DACA and Voter Suppression with Breeana Danell and Emily Pham 1:27:27

4y ago1:27:27

1:27:27

In this episode, Breeana Danell is the guest host of the podcast. She brings on her best friend of almost 15 years on the podcast to talk about Biden's new gun laws with some new human rights laws with a path to citizenship. We also talk about how republicans are afraid of the people actually voting because Democrats have the numbers and so their o…

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Run. One Step at a Time and Survey Segment 29:38

4y ago29:38

29:38

In this podcast, I read my article Run! One Step at a Time. It talks about my journey and where I found my love of running. I also launch the survey segment as a part of the podcast. It is where I take a survey and dissect the responses.By JD Ferrell

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Why Can't We Just Have a Conversation with Ryan Taylor and Breeana Danell 2:03:00

4y ago2:03:00

2:03:00

In this episode, I interview Ryan Taylor. He identifies as Republican, but we share a lot of the same ideals on policy issues. This is the conversation that Bree and I have.By JD Ferrell

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Soulmates come in Many Shapes and Sizes with Breeana Danell 1:17:29

4y ago1:17:29

1:17:29

I was thinking about Soulmates and how they come in many different forms throughout our lifetime. I discuss these different forms with Bree as we also talk about some of the best and worst soulmates we have had in our short lifetimes. Instagram: @BreeanaDanell Twitter: @BreeanaDanell Snapchat: @Breeanabled Twitter: @JDarnellFerrell Instagram: @JDFe…

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The Journey of Becoming with Alyssa Lynn and Grammy Recap with Bree 2:16:08

4y ago2:16:08

2:16:08

On this episode of A Modern Man, I welcome Bree to The Modern Network as she does the 2021 Grammy recap with me. She joins me to talk about some of our best and worst moments of the award show. Then I sit down with my friend Alyssa Lynn to talk about her Journey of Becoming. Follow Alyssa on IG @flowingfromwithin Follow Bree @Breeanadanell Please L…

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Getting into Grad School and life lesson from Warren Buffet 30:21

4y ago30:21

30:21

In this episode, I talk about my journey of applying to graduate school and the rejection you should expect if you are pursuing higher education. I also talk about the struggles of being a young adult trying to figure out what to do with your life. I used a technique that my friend taught me. He learned it from Warren Buffet and hopefully, it can h…

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2021 Golden Globe Recap 33:49

4+ y ago33:49

33:49

This is a recap of the first big award show of 2021. They did put together a great product even though it was virtual. The film Mank lead the show with 7 nominations, but ultimately The Crown won the most awards with 4. Some of my favorite winners were Borat Subsequent Film, Queen's Gambit, and Daniel Kaluuya for Best Actor in Judas in the Black Me…

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Should Stimulus Checks become the Norm? 13:17

4+ y ago13:17

13:17

In this episode of A Modern Man Podcast, we discuss the idea of stimulus checks becoming a regular occurrence when there is a widespread need for them. I want to apologize now for my voice or the lack of one. I am sorry, it should be back by next week.By JD Ferrell

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Why I hate V-Day and Britney Bi***th 50:15

4+ y ago50:15

50:15

In this episode of A Modern Man, I talk about my disdain for Valentine’s Day. How I feel it takes all the romance and spontaneity out of the day. I also give my thoughts on Britney. The superstar is now seen as a Martyr.By JD Ferrell

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Cancel Culture, The N-Word, and Morgan Wallen 16:29

4+ y ago16:29

16:29

We discuss my feelings on cancel culture and where it all begins. Then we talk about the N-word and its origin. Also, the countless celebrities who have all said the N-word and have come back to prominent fame. Then I give my feelings on Morgan Wallen and if I believe he should be canceled for his actions.…

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From the Village, To Girl Dad, Through Covid with Scott DeRosa 52:53

4+ y ago52:53

52:53

On this episode of A Modern Man Podcast, I am joined by my friend Scott Derosa. Scott and I met playing volleyball this fall. He talks about his struggles growing up with a father of addiction in the panhandle of West Texas. He did not come from a diverse community, but the village that raised him taught him to love his neighbor regardless of who t…

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Practicing Medicine in a Pandemic with Dr. Peter B. Stanbro 22:34

4+ y ago22:34

22:34

On this episode of A Modern Man podcast I sit down with Dr. Peter B. Stanbro to discuss his experience throughout the Pandemic. He talks about the thousands of patients that would have been without medical care if he wasn’t proactive with his thinking about his practice. Many specialties were suffering during the pandemic, but he managed to increas…

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Dating Through A Pandemic with Arial Messerli 44:55

4+ y ago44:55

44:55

On this podcast I sit down with my friend Arial Messerli and talk to her about her experience through the pandemic. I think her perspective is very interesting because she is in a new relationship and also living with her partner. She talks about some of the activities she planned to spice things up, and how they got stronger during the pandemic. I…

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Bartending in NYC Through a Pandemic with Kristen Leger 1:08:54

4+ y ago1:08:54

1:08:54

On this Podcast, I am joined by one of my dear friends and Bartender Kristen Leger. She talks about her experience as a Bartender in NYC during the Pandemic after working in the Lower East Side for the past 8 years. She shares her experience struggling through the shutdown, her burnout of the lifestyle of being a bartender, and we get a little side…

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Teaching During a Pandemic with Jordyn Irvin 13:58

4+ y ago13:58

13:58

In this podcast, I sit down with my friend Jordyn who is currently a 2nd grade teacher in Enid, Oklahoma. She talks about some of the biggest challenges teachers are facing during a global pandemic. She also talks about some of the crazy protocols that she goes through, so hopefully you will learn and empathize with teachers as we are nearing the e…

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