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Two gals gabbing about our lives! We are working mamas, raising our families in the South. Join us for some conversation!

Jessica & Alexa


    • Mar 14, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 57m AVG DURATION
    • 30 EPISODES


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    Ep. 31 - RRRRussiagate

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2021 60:04


    Welcome back, friends! In this episode, Jessica and Alexa took a deep dive down the rabbit hole to find out just what all this talk of Trump/Russia is about. Nearly 5 years after it started, there is still a lot most people haven't heard or refuse to believe, so let's set the record straight today! Just exactly who was colluding with Russia during the 2016 Presidential Election? Listen to find out! Please rate and review our podcast (it helps us a lot!) and make sure you are subscribed for updates. You can follow us on social media - FB, Twitter, IG @modernmomspod - or email us at modernmomspod@gmail.com with any questions or feedback. Thank you for listening!

    Ep. 30 - Trump...What's the Deal?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 63:00


    When it seems like everyone is hating a person, you have to wonder why. Jessica and Alexa dive in to one of the most hated men in recent history, President Donald J. Trump. We also break down some recent news and you'll hear our take at what happened at the Capitol Building on January 6th. Please rate and review our podcast (it helps us a lot!) and make sure you are subscribed for updates. You can follow us on social media - FB, Twitter, IG @modernmomspod - or email us at modernmomspod@gmail.com with any questions or feedback. Thank you for listening!

    Ep. 29 - Socialism...What Is It? and Goodbye 2020!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2020 76:19


    On this last episode of the dumpster fire that is 2020, we cover a topic that has become popular lately - socialism. What does it mean? What is the history of socialism around the globe? Well, listen ahead to find out! We also do a little a Christmas “wrap” (pun certainly intended), and we discuss the latest in the election battle of 2020. Please rate and review our podcast (it helps us a lot!), share with your family and friends, and follow us on Twitter, FB, and IG @modernmomspod. Email - modernmomspod@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

    Ep. 28 - *Special Episode* Election Corruption 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 40:57


    Welcome to a special episode of Modern Moms Podcast! We’ve been watching the drama surrounding the 2020 election and we want to keep YOU updated. We talk dead voters, whistleblowers, and statistical anomalies in this brief(er) podcast. Please rate and review our podcast (it helps us a lot!), share with your family and friends, and follow us on Twitter, IG, and/or FB. Thanks for listening! Twitter, FB, IG - @modernmomspod. Email - modernmomspod@gmail.com.

    Ep. 27 - BB All-Stars, Feminization of Men, Good Docs, and #CancelNetflix

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 105:25


    Let’s talk Big Brother All-Farts...err..Stars, the #CancelNetflix trend, and the Feminization of Men. We also talk about a few documentaries we’ve been watching: Doc #1 - Out of Shadows: https://youtu.be/MY8Nfzcn1qQ. Doc #2 - RFK Must Die: Hey I’m watching RFK Must Die. Check it out now on Prime Video! https://watch.amazon.com/detail?gti=amzn1.dv.gti.56b44127-3f61-5291-b525-d45b35bfb4fc&territory=US&ref_=share_ios_movie&r=web. Doc #3 - The Fall of the Cabal: https://youtu.be/bnJx0aI5lbQ. Please rate and review our podcast (it helps us a lot!), share with your family and friends, and follow us on Twitter and/or FB. Thanks for listening! Twitter - @modernmomspod. FB - @modernmomspod. Email - modernmomspod@gmail.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Charity Promotion: BallotReady: The goal of this initiative is to increase voter education and encourage your listeners to get the vote out during the 2020 General Election this November. https://www.ballotready.org/

    Ep. 24 - Honest Children, Big Brother, and Birds Aren’t Real?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2019 53:11


    Welcome back, Modernistas! We talk about the brutally honest things our kids say, catch up on Big Brother 21, and talk about more crazy in the news. Alexa is recovering from a summer cold, so forgive her intermittent coughing.

    Ep. 23 - Vacation Recap & Crazy News

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2019 55:52


    Please rate and review our podcast (it helps us a lot!), share with your family and friends, and follow us on Twitter and/or FB. Thanks for listening! Twitter - @modernmomspod. FB - @modernmomspod. Email - modernmomspod@gmail.com.

    Ep. 22 - Maycember, Project Announcement, & Summatime!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2019 76:32


    We are back, Modernistas! Thank you for your patience as we worked on a special project for YOU! We announce our project and tell you where you can find it, read some funny tweets, and we talk all things end of school and summertime! Please rate and review our podcast (it helps us a lot!), share with your family and friends, and follow us on Twitter and/or FB. Thanks for listening! Twitter - @modernmomspod. FB - @modernmomspod. Email - modernmomspod@gmail.com.

    Ep. 21 - Easter Traditions and Silly Things

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2019 36:42


    Episode 21 of Modern Moms is here! This week, we talk about some Kardashians, Easter Traditions (or lack thereof), and silly things we did as children, based off Alexa’s son’s recent streak of terrible decisions. We now have a Facebook page! Make sure you like and follow us so you can keep up with us. Find us on Twitter or Facebook @modernmomspod or email us at modernmomspod@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

    Ep. 20 - Why On Earth? And Would You Rather?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2019 72:36


    As you can tell from the episode title, this week’s podcast is full of questions! Alexa talks about some decisions her kid has been making that begs the question, “Why on earth would you do that?!”, we get in to a fun round of “Would You Rather?”, and Jessie discusses her recent mini-getaway with her lovebug. Please rate and review our podcast (it helps us a lot!), share with your family and friends, and follow us on Twitter. Thanks for listening! Twitter - @modernmomspod. Email - modernmomspod@gmail.com.

    Ep. 19 - Modern Moms Goes Global...Vicariously, Pt. 6 and Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2019 81:23


    Welcome back to Modern Moms! After a little break, we are back to wrap up things with Steven and Amber on their trip around the world and end their talk with a Q & A. We always welcome feedback and topic suggestions...find us on Twitter @modernmomspod or email us at modernmomspod@gmail.com. ❤️

    Ep. 18 - Modern Moms Goes Global...Vicariously, Pt. 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2019 89:22


    Y’all pack your bags and don’t forget the sunscreen, we’re going global again! We catch up with Steven and Amber and they take us to several fascinating places, including Morocco, Dubai, Nepal, and more! But first, Jessie and Alexa do a quick Valentine’s Day recap and we ask “What’s the deal with President’s Day?”. We hope you laugh and enjoy along with us! Please rate and review our podcast, and send us your opinions or comments on Twitter @modernmomspod or email us at modernmomspod@gmail.com (or please, seriously, tell us what’s up with President’s Day).

    Ep. 17 - Funny Tweets, Giveaway Winner, & Netflix All Day!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2019 68:04


    Welcome back, loyal listeners! This week, we discuss the vast amount of sickness going around, Alexa has a weird sleepover situation and a MIA Tooth Fairy, we announce the winner of our giveaway, and we read some funny Tweets. Tweet us @modernmomspod or email us at modernmomspod@gmail.com with any feedback or topic suggestions, and please leave us a review on your Podcast platform.

    Ep. 16 - New Year, New You, New Giveaway!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2019 43:15


    Our first episode of 2019!! Let’s do a Christmas recap, talk about New Year’s GOALS (and why we don’t like the term “resolution”), and for the first time in a while, we finish up with a “What we’re liking”. We also announce our first giveaway, so make sure to listen for instructions and participate for a chance to win! Follow us on Twitter @modernmomspod, or email us with feedback or suggestions at modernmomspod@gmail.com.

    Ep. 15 - Modern Moms Goes Global...Vicariously, Pt. 4 and Merry Christmas!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2018 89:50


    This week we continue our trip around the world with Stephen and Amber, visiting Croatia, Greece, Italy, and more! We also discuss Christmas and what that means for Modern Moms. We want to wish our followers and listeners a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Follow us on Twitter @modernmomspod or email us at modernmomspod@gmail.com.

    Ep. 14 - Modern Moms Goes Global...Vicariously, Pt. 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2018 51:36


    Welcome back! This week, we continue our series where we vicariously travel around the world with our friends Steven and Amber. On this episode, we get to visit Prague, Budapest (the H is invisible), Vienna, and Split, Croatia! If you haven’t already, go back and listen to our previous episodes to find out where else they have been! Be sure to follow us on Twitter @modernmomspod, and please feel free to email us at modernmomspod@gmail.com with any questions, topic suggestions, or feedback. Thanks for listening!

    Ep. 13 - Modern Moms Goes Global...Vicariously, Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2018 77:47


    Join us as we continue our vicarious trip around the world with Steven and Amber! E-mail us at modernmomspod@gmail.com or Tweet us @modernmomspod with any questions for them (or us)!

    Ep. 12 - Modern Moms Goes Global...Vicariously, Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2018 50:12


    Welcome to Episode 12 of Modern Moms. This is the first episode in our new series, Modern Moms Goes Global...Vicariously! We sit down to talk with Jessica’s brother and sister-in law about their recent trip around the world. Join us as we get educated on a worldwide level! If you have any questions for Steven and Amber (or for us), email us at modernmomspod@gmail.com or Tweet us @modernmomspod. Thanks for listening!

    Ep. 11 - Halloween Recap, Traffic Woes, & Christmas Music?!?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2018 63:13


    Follow us on Twitter @modernmomspod or email us at modernmomspod@gmail.com!

    Ep. 10 - Halloween and Dr. Death

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2018 49:12


    Here we are, at Episode 10! Thanks for all the support thus far! This week we talk about all things Halloween, Alexa learned a life lesson this week, and we dive in and talk more about Dr. Death. Please rate and review our show, and follow us on Twitter @modernmomspod.

    Ep. 9 - Vacation Recap, Funny Tweets, & It’s Fall Y’all!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2018 36:38


    After a little hiatus, we are back with Episode 9! We discuss getting back into the daily grind after a whirlwind vacation together, we summarize said vacation, we play a little “Would You Rather?”, and start a new segment we have so eloquently titled “Funny Tweets”. If you have any suggestions or recommendations for topics, Tweet us @modernmomspod or email us at modernmomspod@gmail.com!

    Ep. 8 - Car Interiors & Our Parents

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2018 58:40


    Welcome to Episode 8! This week, we talk about how your car can give a lot away about you, and we both describe our parents and upbringing. We have some hilarious distractions by our husbands, and Jessie wants to clear things up! This episode is dedicated to our parents who left this world too soon. Alexa's mom, Peggy Jones Bray, and Jessica's dad, Gary Taylor Thurmond, Sr. Please rate and subscribe, and follow us on Twitter @modernmomspod.

    Ep. 7 - Pinterest Parties, Mom Guilt, & Halloween

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2018 46:37


    Woop woop! It's party time! This week we talk all things mom guilt, Pinterest parties and life after them, and we ask for classic Halloween movie recommendations. Tweet us @modernmomspod or email us at modernmomspod@gmail.com.

    Ep. 6 - Fortnite, Castle Rock, & Creepy Lovies

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2018 39:45


    Welcome to Episode 6! This week, Alexa airs her grievances with Fortnite, we discuss our kids' weird idiosyncrocies, we wonder if everyone else is just as confused as we are about Castle Rock, and we talk about our likes and dislikes of the week! Please rate and review us, make sure you are subscribed to get further episodes, and Tweet us @modernmomspod or email us at modernmomspod@gmail.com.

    Ep. 5 - Chik Fil-A, Treat Yo’ Self!, and Would You Rather?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2018 38:22


    Welcome to Episode 5! This week we discuss ways we like to relax and unwind, the reasons Chik Fil-A is the bomb, and we play a game of "Would You Rather?"! Tweet us your Would You Rather questions or any topics you'd like to hear us discuss @modernmomspod, or e-mail us at modernmomspod@gmail.com!

    Ep. 4 - Tweens, Three Words, & Trip Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2018 64:53


    This week on a jam-packed episode, we dive right in and discuss some of the challenges of raising a pre-teen, Jessie's ongoing bedtime struggles, and Alexa talks about her recent work challenges. We chat about our upcoming beach vacation, give new parent travelers some beach do's and don'ts, and so much more! Follow us on Twitter @modernmomspod, or email us at modernmomspod@gmail.com with any feedback or topic suggestions.

    Ep. 3 - Marriage, Date Nights, & Creepy Bug Guy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2018 37:03


    This week, we have trouble getting the show started due to interruptions from an overly-chatty service man, but we eventually dive in and talk about marriage and how it's not all roses, and of course we talk about what we are liking and not liking. Follow us on Twitter @modernmomspod!

    Ep. 2 - Back to School, Big Brother, & Man Colds

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2018 42:50


    This week, we discuss back to school, the TV show Big Brother, man colds, and things get a little crazy when you get to meet our Wolfpack! Email us at modernmomspod@gmail.com with any topic suggestions or feedback! • Big Brother Article Here -> https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cbs.com/amp/shows/big_brother/news/1008646/big-brother-trademarks-that-began-as-big-brother-twists/ • Francesca Batestelli - The Breakup Song -> https://youtu.be/H0wpP5o7xpI

    Ep. 1 - Welcome! The ABC Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2018 44:36


    Our first podcast! Welcome to Modern Moms! This week we talk about attitude, anxiety, The Bellas, Cardi B, and more. We’ll call it the ABC episode! Email us at modernmomspod@gmail.com to give us ideas or feedback!

    Modern Moms Intro

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2018 0:41


    Meet Jessica and Alexa, two moms from the South, and find out what our little podcast is all about.

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