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Welcome to The Modern Idiot Podcast. I’m Luke and I’m an idiot! Join me and my best bud, Jack, as we have a few drinks, talk to some interesting people, and maybe learn a few things along the way.

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    EP59: The Modern Idiot's Guide to Having a Tight Five featuring Gaby Montemayor

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 95:52


    Austin based comedian, Gabi Montemayor, will make you laugh so hard that you pee a little in your pants and then you have to take off your sweater even though its freezing outside and tie it around your waist and spend the rest of the night even colder because your pants are wet and people keep asking why you're not wearing your sweater and you have to make up some bullshit like 'I like the cold" or like "its scratchy" but in the end, they know why...  they all know why. ig: @gabmontySupport the Show.

    EP58: The Modern Idiot's Guide to Being a Symphony Timpani Rock Star featuring Danny Chavarin

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 66:35


    Check out this super rad interview we did with our buddy Danny Chavarin! Support the show

    EP57: The Modern Idiot's Guide to Living Healthy featuring Dr. Cindy Howard

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 81:05


    Dr. Cindy Howard joins your favorite idiots for an incredible discussion on topics like: dietary health, sexual health, and her new book “Positivity Altered” check it out!cheers! Support the show

    Ep56: The Modern Idiot's Guide to Hosting a Pod with a Broken Mic Featuring Darryl Freeney

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2024 96:46


    Hello and Happy New Year! a few weeks ago Freeney joined the pod and had a good ole fashioned bro down with your resident idiots. Unfortunately, Luke broke his mic and sounds like trash but the pod was so fun we had to put it out. So here ya go! sorry and welcome!Support the show

    EP55: The Modern Idiot's Guide to Being the father of a Modern Idiot Featuring My Dad Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 47:03


    On a very special episode, former amateur roller derby legend, Speedy Ramos joins the pod and gives us a candid and vulnerable interview detailing his jounrney from being a homeless youth running the streets of 1960's San Francisco to becoming the father of the modern idiot!it's my dad. we interviewed my dad. Support the show

    EP54: The Modern Idiot's Guide to Being the Father of a Modern Idiot Featuring My Dad Part I

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2023 54:01


    On a very special episode, former amateur roller derby legend, Speedy Ramos joins the pod and gives us a candid and vulnerable interview detailing his jounrney from being a homeless youth running the streets of 1960's San Francisco to becoming the father of the modern idiot!it's my dad. we interviewed my dad. Support the show

    Episode 53: The Modern Idiot's Guide to Getting Old

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 57:19


    Old man Jack and Luke lament about their younger selfs and when you should start decorating for Christmas. Support the show

    Episode 52: The Modern Idiot's Guide to Making a Bigfoot Movie featuring Todd Jenkins

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 59:14


    Actor/ Directory: Todd Jenkins hops on the pod to discuss his smash hit Cherokee Creek and whats its like to direct your mother in an all male strip club. Cheers!WATCH HERE!https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0819XL22W/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_rSupport the show

    Episode 51: The Modern Idiot's Guide to Taking a Mugshot in Georgia

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2023 82:18


    Enjoy a very diverse range of topics discussed from good mugshots to great concerts to bass jazz! The lovely Mrs. Idiot  also makes a quick cameo during “Idiot Q & A”. Cheers!Support the show

    Episode 50: The Modern Idiot's Guide to Communing with the Dead

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2023 38:43


    Medium Chris Sacco joins the pod to give some knowledge on readings, reiki, and reaching out to the dead. chris' linktreehttps://linktr.ee/csacco?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=a9d5f56a-3120-4d03-b3a2-ba54f78bc009Support the show

    Episode 49: The Modern Idiot's Guide to Talkin' Sports featuring Darryl Freeney

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2023 110:23


    Friend of the pod, Darryl Freeney returns for a very mature sports talk. The conversation quickly takes a turn. also learn how Freeney became Jason Aldean's one black friend! Cheers!Support the show

    Episode 48: The Modern Idiot's Guide to Living with Bipolar Disorder

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2023 74:11


    Producer, singer, and content creator, Erika Osuna, shares her incredible story of love, loss, and journey back back to mental wellness. https://instagram.com/akire17?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Support the show

    Episode 47: The Modern Idiot's Guide to Buying a House featuring Katie Hansen-McCullough

    Play Episode Play 39 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 21, 2023 77:31


    Ever thought about buying a house? Listen to this episode! Also find out why you should NEVER purchase a model home. Cheers!https://www.instagram.com/the.rhm.group/https://therhmgroup.com/Support the show

    Episode 46: The Modern Idiots Guide To Surviving a Cougar Attack

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2023 50:07


    Hear about Lukifer and Jackie's recent boys night out filled with karaoke, tears, cougars, Whataburger, and faking Crohn's disease. Cheers!Support the show

    Episode 45: The Modern Existential Crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 68:29


    Boy did we miss you!Your favorite idiots are back after an unexpectedly long break and there's so much to cover so we thought we'd start off with something easy like "The Meaning of Life".Support the show

    Episode 44: The Modern Sportsy Girl Featuring Alayna Steinman

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 97:58


    Suitie Steinman of 'Dresses & Salted Pretzels' and Sports Life Talk South joins the pod for a little soiree! Listen as we start with some gutter talk but quickly recover with some riveting sports and music talk. https://www.youtube.com/@circlechairsessions7826https://www.youtube.com/@sportslifetalk1933https://www.instagram.com/dresses_and_saltedpretzels/Support the show

    Episode 43: The 2nd Annual Modern Haunting featuring Brooklyn

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2022 78:04


    Happy Halloween fellow idiots! Sit back and enjoy some spooky stories with your old pals Luke, Jack, & Brooklyn. You're gonna need to sleep with the light on after listening to this one. maybe. probably not.Support the show

    Episode 42: The Modern Druma Queen featuring Megan Coleman

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2022 110:38


    Drummer and all around badass, Megan Coleman stops by the pod to talk about her ever-expanding music career and her experiences living in Palestine. We also get into the Black Ariel debate and whether or not Jack is invited to The Cookout. Support the show

    Episode 41: The Modern Idiot: My Craziest Airplane Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2022 44:37


    Luke regales us with his adventures on United flight 1976. Jack gets into horror movies. The boys prepare for their upcoming Vegas trip. Support the show

    Episode 40: The Modern Queerdo featuring Ada Powers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2022 97:26


    Ada Powers joins the pod to have a long awaited conversation about Luke and Jake's relationship! "Ada uses 'she' or 'they' pronouns and works in tech as a writer and designer, as well as an advocate for more inclusive practices within the industry. By her own proud admission she is a longtime weirdo, not just by virtue of being queer and neurodivergent, but enjoying radical pursuits of all flavors. She's begrudgingly in love with the human condition, and enjoys space-making, sense-making, and weird anime. She spends way too much time shitposting on twitter, where you can find her at the username unknownmetric."https://www.instagram.com/unknown.metric/https://twitter.com/unknownmetricSupport the show

    Episode 39: The Modern New Daddy Crash Course featuring Anderson Caldwell

    Play Episode Play 52 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 99:05


    Luke & Jack welcome daddy-to-be, Anderson Caldwell for a very serious and mature conversation about birth and all things fatherhood.Cheers!Support the show

    Episode 38: The Modern Hiatus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2022 72:42


    Your favorite idiots are back!!! Listen to Luke and Jack catch up on sports, current events and poop jokes. Cheers!Support the show

    Episode 37: The Modern Musical Trucker featuring Victoria Treadway

    Play Episode Play 57 sec Highlight Listen Later May 15, 2022 98:10


    Victoria Treadway, owner of The Piano Truck stops by to talk about her first of its kind mobile music school. Listen and find out how we get from music lessons to bunny ranches to stinky nachos. Cheers!http://www.themusicconnectionstudio.comhttps://www.facebook.com/The-Piano-Truck-105456052119099https://www.instagram.com/thepianotruck/Support the show

    Episode 36: The Modern Idiot Memoirs: Time off, Time Out, & Time Travel

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2022 109:04


    Ya boys sit down to discuss paternity leave and how Don Draper would feel about it. Wanna know their thoughts on biting and spanking? Consenting partner? Cool! Defenseless toddler? Hell no. Oh, and they figure out time travel. Enjoy!Support the show (https://www.patron.com/themodernidiot)

    Episode 35: The Modern Idiot Memoirs: Scallywags, School, & September

    Play Episode Play 27 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 10, 2022 70:57


    This episode features the story behind Luke's first scallywag and that one time Jack lived in a porno house. Other topics include Noah and unicorns, Jesus and the dinosaurs, and the slap heard round the word. Support the show (https://www.patron.com/themodernidiot)

    Episode 34: The Modern Idiot Memoirs: A Conversation Between Dumb Dads

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 69:22


    The boys find themselves trying to make sense of how evil penguins actually are, Carlos Correa to the Twins, and a poop story or two. Enjoy!https://www.timelessmarketingllc.comSupport the show (https://www.patron.com/themodernidiot)

    Episode 33: The Modern Lesser Brother Returns featuring Andrew Amido

    Play Episode Play 46 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 13, 2022 53:44


    Your favorite kid brother, Andrew fills in for Jack on this weeks episode! Luke gives his spoiler free review of The Batman and reacts to Houston Rockets fans not passing the vibe check during their annual Pride Night event.Support the show

    Episode 32: The Modern Fish Aficionado featuring Max Seibert

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 26, 2022 88:51


    Divemaster, fisherman, and culinary connoisseur, Max Seibert joins the pod to talk us through the basics of cooking your favorite seafood dishes! If this episode doesn't make your mouth water, you should probably go see a doctor.Support the show (https://www.patron.com/themodernidiot)

    Episode 31: The Modern Platonic BFF featuring Kaitlyn Foster

    Play Episode Play 33 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 13, 2022 84:14


    This ones got it all! Luke's lifelong bff joins the pod to talk about everything from massage therapy horror stories, to being a badass bartending bonus mom, to full frontal male nudity. Support the show (https://www.patron.com/themodernidiot)

    Episode 30: The Modern Illustrated Parent featuring Lauren Burke

    Play Episode Play 37 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 5, 2022 84:12


    Your favorite idiots get a crash course in the gentle parenting method from artist and mother, Lauren Burke. The great comic book movie debate continues and Lauren brings some much needed brevity to the matter. check out her work!https://heyheydesigns.comhttps://www.instagram.com/littlesketchburke/Support the show (https://www.patron.com/themodernidiot)

    Episode 29: The Modern Idiot 2021: The Greatest Hits

    Play Episode Play 44 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 16, 2022 94:51


    Happy New Year! Luke & Jack look back on the year 2021 and somehow almost destroy their friendship over a hot button issue. This one gets intense. Support the show (https://www.patron.com/themodernidiot)

    Episode 28: The Modern Woo-Woo Girl featuring Yaalini Devi

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 27, 2021 81:15


    Listen now to hear Oregon based women's empowerment advocate, DJ producer and Reiki practitioner, Yaalini Devi, desperately try to enlighten the boys with next level topics like breath work and energy healing!Listen to her music below!https://soundcloud.com/yaalini_deviSupport the show (https://www.patron.com/themodernidiot)

    Episode 27:The Modern Redneck CEO featuring Ben McClellan

    Play Episode Play 42 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 17, 2021 79:49


    Jack invites his brother in law, Ben McClellan, to share his journey from one lawn mower and a truck to CEO of a million dollar landscape company and how a bird hunting trip to Guatemala changed his outlook on race, politics, and life. Support the show (https://www.patron.com/themodernidiot)

    Episode 26: The Modern Haunting Part Boo Featuring Brooklyn Wille

    Play Episode Play 51 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 31, 2021 100:43


    Happy Halloween! Luke meets up with practicing witch, Brooklyn Wille for some more spooky stories and a lesson in Occult 101.Support the show (https://www.patron.com/themodernidiot)

    Episode 25: The Modern Haunting featuring Neil Grady

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2021 104:12


    Get ready for a spooky episode! Your favorite idiots speak with paranormal expert, Neil Grady and try to learn a few things about the other side.Support the show (https://www.patron.com/themodernidiot)

    Episode 24: The Modern Idiot Memoirs: Boxer Briefs, Broken Bones, & Balls

    Play Episode Play 38 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 10, 2021 72:16


    Jackie's back and he's bringing the heat! Listen to hear the story behind Jack's nickname "Lobster Claw" and that one time Luke's kid met James Harden in a men's bathroom. Support the show (https://www.patron.com/themodernidiot)

    Episode 23: The Modern Idiot Memoirs: The Apocalypse, Action Movies, & Arachnophobia

    Play Episode Play 47 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 26, 2021 90:43


    Guest Host, Chris Bouchard joins the pod and brings his vast knowledge of 90's action movies and  the one thing you didn't know you need to survive an apocalypse.  You'll also hear some pretty solid Alan Rickman impersonations!Support the show (https://www.patron.com/themodernidiot)

    Episode 22: The Modern Idiot Memoirs: Tattoos, Texting, & Texas

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2021 67:02


    Jenna sits in for Jack and brings her own list of Idiot Q&A questions that you'll definitely want to hear! Also find out the story behind Luke's favorite tattoo.Support the show (https://www.patron.com/themodernidiot)

    Episode 21: The Modern Hyper-Pop Artist featuring Jon White

    Play Episode Play 49 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 77:59


    The creative mind behind the music of Clashing Patterns, Jon White joins the pod for an introspective look at growing up in musical theater and how a bone transplant surgery restarted his music aspirations. Learn why Luke calls his 20's "The Mosquito Hawk Years" and Jack's love affair with the Luanne Platter.Cheers!Click here to listen to Clashing Patterns!http://www.soundcloud.com/clashingpatternsSupport the show (https://www.patron.com/themodernidiot)

    Episode 20: The Modern Penguin Whisperer featuring Chris Caylor

    Play Episode Play 25 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 5, 2021 71:34


    Chris Caylor, the man with a thousand jobs, joins the pod to educate the boys on high schoolers, sea lions vs seals, and New Zealand hops. This one's an interactive pod, so get ready! Cheers!Support the show (https://www.patron.com/themodernidiot)

    Episode 19: The Modern Lesser Brother featuring Andrew Amido

    Play Episode Play 55 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 99:10


    Host of the Youtube's "Get Drunk with Me", Andrew Amido is this week's guest. He's also Luke kid brother. Tune in to find out all the gory details of growing up in the shadow of greatness. Get Drunk With Mehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxVCA0_nbojAZoLljX2S44w/featuredSign up for our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/themodernidiotSupport the show (https://www.patron.com/themodernidiot)

    Episode 18: The Modern Idiot Memoirs: Sports, Strippers, & Soup

    Play Episode Play 38 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 10, 2021 71:15


    We're back!! After several painful days, Jack and Luke are reunited. Listen in as they open several beers and catch up on all the important things in life.  https://www.patreon.com/themodernidiotSupport the show (https://www.patron.com/themodernidiot)

    Episode 17: The Modern Strong Guy featuring De'Andre Edmondson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2021 71:52


    Big Ed joins the pod to talk about his mental and physical health journey by way of picking up heavy things. https://kindafitkindafat.com/Support the show (https://www.patron.com/themodernidiot)

    Episode 16: The Modern Mommy Blogger featuring Kelly Atwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2021 101:47


    This week on TMI, writer and creator of Running on Fumes, Kelly Atwell stops by the pod and gives us the dish on all the things that the parenting books don't tell you about. https://running-on-fumes.blogSupport the show (https://www.patron.com/themodernidiot)

    Episode 15: The Modern Idiot Memoirs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2021 64:53


    Another episode featuring your favorite two idiots! Luke talks about LGBTQ representation in the NFL and Jack talks about a killer whale vs a moose. Cheers!Support the show (https://www.patron.com/themodernidiot)

    Episode 14: The Modern Esposa featuring Connie & Jenna

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2021 92:14


    We're back with a brand new episode! The boys are joined and quickly upstaged by their amazing wives, Connie and Jenna. Listen and enjoy the musings of our better halves!Support the show (https://www.patron.com/themodernidiot)

    Episode 13: The Modern D1WR featuring Darryl Freeney Jr.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2021 119:02


    Former Division 1 athlete and current host of Ceez N' Beanz Podcast, Darryl Freeney joins the pod to talk a little college football, his time in the Navy with Luke, and how the green ranger is the goat. Cheers! https://stoneryakuzaycg.comhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ceez-n-beanz-podcast/id1441886547Support the show (https://www.patron.com/themodernidiot)

    Episode 12: The Modern Idiot Memoirs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2021 65:26


    This episode is comprised of the bits and pieces of a 4hr video chat that won't send Luke & Jackie to jail and/or hell. Enjoy the ramblings of two intoxicated best buddies as they talk about everything from "the birds & the bees" talk to Jack's favorite dinosaur. Cheers!Support the show (https://www.patron.com/themodernidiot)

    Episode 11: The Modern Butt Nurse featuring Brittney Meredith

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2021 81:39


    RN Brittney Meredith joins the pod to give us some much needed medical advice. https://www.awesomeostomy.comhttps://www.ostomy101.comSupport the show

    Episode 10: The Modern Youtuber featuring Ryan Burke

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2021 101:29


    Jack and Luke have a couple drinks with podcast and YouTube host, Ryan Burke and it gets really weird in a hurry.https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=60+cycle+hum Support the show (https://www.patron.com/themodernidiot)

    Episode 9: The Modern Budtender featuring Danielle Sanchez

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2021 66:26


    Host of Ball & Weed, Danielle Sanchez joins the pod to discuss a little cannabis and the state of the Raptors (the basketball team, not the dinosaur). She also causes Jack to have an actual fit at minute 57. Cheers!https://www.instagram.com/ball.andweed/https://www.drinknewmotion.com/embolden-beer-coSupport the show (https://www.patron.com/themodernidiot)

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