A Modern Man

Cooking Chelsea Night in Chelsea

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400

In this episode JD discusses where his love of cooking started and what cooking means to him. Cooking is Love, Cooking is Family, Cooking is Community.

You learn where he learned the practical side of cooking as well as the homemade passion that is expressed through Chelsea nights in Chelsea.

What does Cooking mean to you?

Host: JD Ferrell

Produced by: JD Ferrell

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Living on Purpose or Living By Chance

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0400

In this episode, JD explores the Idea of the Action versus Intention. The action is not what is important, but the intention that got you there.

Living with Intention leads to a healthier Mental and Physical Body.

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Big Things Are Coming to The ModernHQ

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0400

This episode is a in depth look at what’s ahead for The ModernHQ. I share some of the upcoming events, new podcast on the way, and the vision behind what we’re building.

If you’ve been following along or are just finding the community, this episode gives you a sense of where things are headed and how you can be a part of it. I am excited for you to hear what we have planned and join us on this journey!

Host: JD Ferrell

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The Comfort of Avoiding: The Hidden Patterns That Keep Us Stuck

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Avoidance isn’t laziness it is protection.

In this episode, I explore avoidance not as laziness but as protection. The subtle ways we distance ourselves from hard conversations, from uncomfortable emotions, from risks that might expose us.

I share how I’ve mistaken withdrawal for strength, intellectualizing for clarity, perfectionism for standards. How I’ve avoided anger. Avoided love. Avoided being seen before I felt ready.

Avoidance works. That’s the problem. It gives relief. It buys time. It keeps us intact.

.This conversation isn’t about shame. It’s about awareness. About naming the pattern.

About choosing discomfort in small, intentional doses.

What are you Avoiding?

Host: JD Ferrell

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What Collective Radical Healing Looks Like

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0400

In this episode of A Modern Man, JD Ferrell explores Collective Radical Healing—moving beyond survival and symptom management toward thriving, critical consciousness, and shared liberation. He breaks down the difference between coping and healing, unpacks the five anchors of radical healing, and examines how community, activism, grief, and resistance shape psychological well-being. This episode invites listeners to reflect on how individualism, denial, and disconnection keep us stuck—and what becomes possible when healing is rooted in collective change.

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Why America is in Collective Denial

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Welcome to A Modern Man Podcast! JD Ferrell unpacks the concept of collective denial and its role in maintaining psychological and cultural stability. He offers a clear, accessible breakdown of the id, ego, and superego, discusses how defense mechanisms operate in everyday life, and reflects on four core issues Americans may be avoiding on a collective level.

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Teaching in DMV, Identity, and Rizz with Jazmine Wong

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 12:30:00 -0400

In this episode we have Jazmine Wong on to discuss being a teacher and mother in Baltimore, Maryland. She share insights about working in a school of predominantly students of color and how the affects her own Black identity. We talk pride, motherhood and living this current state in the world. She shares her perspective on therapy and how it affected her at a really young age.

Host: JD Ferrell

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Finding the Magic in the Mundane with Jenna Marilyn

Mon, 19 May 2025 06:00:00 -0400

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 about their experience or lack of experience with therapy.

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Dirty 30 and for the Dreamers

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0400

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.

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NBA Fake Trade Machine Activated for the New Year

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0400

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 fake NBA trades. I hope you enjoy and let me know which trades you like or what moves you want your team to make!

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"10 minutes a day" A salute to Club Med

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 06:00:00 -0400

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

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

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0400

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

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Catching up w/ Arial Messerli

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0400

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

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Moving to China w/ Hasina Sadiwala

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0400

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

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

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0400

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

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New iPhones, iPads and Apple Watches w/ Stephen Meriwether

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0400

Apple Products! Apple is releasing new IPhones, iPads, and Apple watches and Stephen Meriwether joins the Podcast to talk about them all!

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

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0400

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.

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Acting in a Pandemic w/ Arial Messerli

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0400

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.

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Producer: JD Ferrell

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Spiking Her Way to College Dominance w/ Hayley Daniel

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0400

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

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

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0400

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.

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Guest: Stephen Meriwether

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20 years in Afghanistan and Delta Rising

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0400

The result of all the troops being removed from Afghanistan and the impact of the unvaccinated and Delta Variant.

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

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0400

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.

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Amazon Origin Stories and the Billionaire Space Race

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0400

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!

Why I am taking a week off

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0400

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.

16 years and Still Fighting w/ Christina Moralez

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0400

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

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

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0400

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.

My Journey To Being a Modern Man

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0400

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

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

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0400

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!

The Apple WWDC w/ Stephen Meriwether

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0400

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.

Live From the 23rd Floor

Thu, 27 May 2021 06:00:00 -0400

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.

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

Wed, 19 May 2021 06:00:00 -0400

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.

The Voices of Motherhood

Wed, 12 May 2021 06:00:00 -0400

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.

Teacher Appreciation Week and What is Infrastructure?

Wed, 05 May 2021 06:00:00 -0400

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.

Trauma and Ruptured Relationships with Alyssa Ashenfarb

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -0400

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.

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

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -0400

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 only solution is to make it harder for the citizens to vote, so they will lose interest in the system.

Run. One Step at a Time and Survey Segment

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -0400

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.

Why Can't We Just Have a Conversation with Ryan Taylor and Breeana Danell

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0400

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.

Soulmates come in Many Shapes and Sizes with Breeana Danell

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0400

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.

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The Journey of Becoming with Alyssa Lynn and Grammy Recap with Bree

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0400

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.

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Getting into Grad School and life lesson from Warren Buffet

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0400

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 help you out as well.

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2021 Golden Globe Recap

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0400

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 Messiah.

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Should Stimulus Checks become the Norm?

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0400

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.

Why I hate V-Day and Britney Bi***th

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0400

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.

Cancel Culture, The N-Word, and Morgan Wallen

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0400

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.

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

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0400

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 they are and what they look like. He then left the small town with big-city dreams just outside of Houston. He spent a few years there until he met his eventual wife. This led him to be a girl dad to 3 incredible young girls at such a young age. He made the commitment and moved to Oklahoma City in 2008, and he has been here ever since. After a decade of marriage, covid came. He thought he was changing careers and inevitably leaving Oklahoma, but the pandemic changed that. He was lucky enough to stay at his job for a few months longer than expected, but after that, he was unsure of his future. All he knows for sure is that he wants to be honest and respectful of everyone’s struggle and he understands we all need help sometimes.

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Practicing Medicine in a Pandemic with Dr. Peter B. Stanbro

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0400

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 increase his staff and patient count. He discussed some of the barriers between insurance companies and giving patients quality treatment. He finishes the podcast talking about some of the legal changes that are allowing mid-level providers such as PA’s and Nurse Practitioners to be able to branch out and create their own practices in some states therefore minimizing a doctors credentials.

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Dating Through A Pandemic with Arial Messerli

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0400

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.

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Bartending in NYC Through a Pandemic with Kristen Leger

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0400

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 sidetracked talking about the political aspects of the Pandemic because although it shouldn’t of been we have all suffered during this pandemic because it was seen as a political problem.

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Teaching During a Pandemic with Jordyn Irvin

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0400

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 end of the pandemic.