Explore every episode of the podcast Who Gave Jeff Allen A Podcast?
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| Pilot Episode: Retirement, Roast Chickens, and Recovering Californians | 21 Mar 2025 | 01:23:34 | |
In the very first episode of Who Gave Jeff Allen a Podcast?, Jeff Allen and Carollynn Xavier introduce the podcast no one asked for—but somehow, we all needed. With zero retirement savings, a lot of comedy mileage, and a millennial co-host to help him decode life, Jeff kicks things off with honesty, heart, and a healthy dose of self-deprecating humor. Carollynn shares her wildly unexpected road from atheist Instagram comic to seminary student and surprise Tennessean—while Jeff opens up about addiction, bombing on stage, surviving marriage, and the joy of connecting with an audience that’s grown up laughing at (and with) him. 🎙️ Topics Covered: This pilot episode is honest, hilarious, and deeply human—a heartfelt intro to a show about faith, failure, family, and the funny stuff that keeps us going. 🔥 Listen now and subscribe! If you love Who Gave Jeff Allen a Podcast?, consider supporting the show! Your contributions help us keep the mics on, the jokes rolling, and the guests coming. With your support, we can: Every little bit helps, and we truly appreciate our listeners who partner with us to make this podcast possible. 💡 Want to chip in? Click below to support the show! | |||
| Rock Bottom, Redemption, and Golf Etiquette (with Reno Collier) | 20 Mar 2025 | 01:00:05 | |
In this powerful episode of Who Gave Jeff Allen a Podcast?, Jeff and Carollynn welcome comedian Reno Collier for an unforgettable conversation about hitting rock bottom, rebuilding life, and why cheating at golf says more about you than you think. Reno opens up about his battle with addiction, the wake-up call that changed everything, and how his journey led him to a renewed purpose. From laughing through the struggles of sobriety to reflecting on life’s unexpected turns, Reno shares raw and hilarious insights into family, career, and the road to redemption. 🎙️ Topics Covered: Jeff, Carollynn, and Reno bring a perfect mix of deep conversation, absurd humor, and unexpected wisdom—all wrapped in Reno’s signature storytelling style. If you love Who Gave Jeff Allen a Podcast?, consider supporting the show! Your contributions help us keep the mics on, the jokes rolling, and the guests coming. With your support, we can: Every little bit helps, and we truly appreciate our listeners who partner with us to make this podcast possible. 💡 Want to chip in? Click below to support the show! | |||
| Lights, Cameras, and Conspiracies – A Deep Dive into Filmmaking and Faith (with RJ Moeller) | 10 Mar 2025 | 01:30:42 | |
In this episode of Who Gave Jeff Allen a Podcast?, Jeff Allen and co-host Carollynn Xavier sit down with writer, producer, and storyteller RJ Moeller to talk about the wild world of filmmaking, faith, and the unexpected paths life takes us on. RJ shares his journey from Hollywood to Nashville, the challenges of independent film production, and the power of storytelling in shifting culture. They dive into his latest projects with Angel Studios, including Live Not By Lies, a gripping documentary exploring the dangers of totalitarianism through the stories of those who survived it. 🎙️ Topics Covered: Jeff, Carollynn, and RJ keep the conversation hilarious, insightful, and a little chaotic, covering everything from film industry politics to dodging Hollywood’s nonsense and even a few conspiracy theories. If you love Who Gave Jeff Allen a Podcast?, consider supporting the show! Your contributions help us keep the mics on, the jokes rolling, and the guests coming. With your support, we can: Every little bit helps, and we truly appreciate our listeners who partner with us to make this podcast possible. 💡 Want to chip in? Click below to support the show! | |||
| Juggling Comedy, Chaos, and Faith (with Ron Pearson) | 03 Mar 2025 | 01:24:18 | |
In this debut episode of Who Gave Jeff Allen a Podcast?, Jeff Allen and co-host Carollynn Xavier kick things off with comedian, actor, and world-class juggler Ron Pearson. From street performing at age 10 to taking fourth in the world as a juggler, Ron shares his journey from the streets of Seattle to Hollywood's biggest stages. Jeff, Carollynn, and Ron swap stories about stand-up comedy, the evolution of clean humor, the challenges of working in clubs versus churches, and even how juggling, ADHD, and stock trading somehow all connect. 🎙️ Topics Covered: This episode is full of laughs, wisdom, and a few ridiculous tangents—exactly what you’d expect from a podcast that no one asked for, but everyone needs. If you love Who Gave Jeff Allen a Podcast?, consider supporting the show! Your contributions help us keep the mics on, the jokes rolling, and the guests coming. With your support, we can: Every little bit helps, and we truly appreciate our listeners who partner with us to make this podcast possible. 💡 Want to chip in? Click below to support the show! | |||
| From Talk Radio to Lizards and Laughter – A Wild Ride with Michael DelGiorno | 24 Mar 2025 | 01:22:40 | |
In this episode of Who Gave Jeff Allen a Podcast?, Jeff and Carollynn welcome Michael DelGiorno, a seasoned talk radio host with a four-decade career, a deep love for bulldogs and lizards, and a knack for making serious topics entertaining. Michael shares stories from his 41 years in radio, including his time working alongside broadcasting giants like Glenn Beck and Neil Boortz. The conversation veers into unexpected (and hilarious) territories—his first and last stand-up comedy gig, why bulldogs cost him thousands in vet bills, and his secret obsession with pet chameleons. 🎙️ Topics Covered: This episode is fun, unpredictable, and full of unexpected wisdom, proving that even a talk radio veteran can be thrown off track when Carollynn fixates on his eyebrows. If you love Who Gave Jeff Allen a Podcast?, consider supporting the show! Your contributions help us keep the mics on, the jokes rolling, and the guests coming. With your support, we can: Every little bit helps, and we truly appreciate our listeners who partner with us to make this podcast possible. 💡 Want to chip in? Click below to support the show! | |||
| # 29 Why We Disconnect in Marriage (Part 1) | 10 Sep 2025 | 01:03:50 | |
This week on Who Gave Jeff Allen a Podcast?, Jeff and Carollynn sit down with the hilarious and heartfelt duo behind Connection Codes, Dr. Glenn and The Incredible Phyllis Hill. After years of misunderstanding and emotional misfires in their own marriage, the Hills discovered something radical — we’re all wired for connection, but most of us never learn how to actually do it. In Part 1 of this two-part series, they walk us through the early days of their disconnect, the surprising discovery that saved their marriage, and why we often mistake “being in love” for true emotional intimacy. If you’ve ever felt misunderstood by your spouse, this episode is for you. 🔗 Find more from Glenn & Phyllis at connectioncodes.co 🎤 Jeff Allen
🎙️ Carollynn Xavier
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| #28 Finding Hope in a Hurting World with Pastor Mike Glenn | 03 Sep 2025 | 01:49:54 | |
Pastor Mike Glenn, Senior Pastor of Brentwood Baptist and leader of the Engage Church Network. Pastor Mike talks about faith, leadership, and what it really looks like to live out the gospel in everyday life. He’s been pastoring in Middle Tennessee for over 30 years and has a heart for building authentic community. 👉 You can find Pastor Mike and the Engage Church Network here: engagechurchnetwork.com Stay connected with us!
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| God, Grit, and the Comedy Club: A Conversation with Danielle Alfano | 30 Jun 2025 | 00:49:48 | |
This week on Who Gave Jeff Allen a Podcast?, Jeff and Carollynn sit down with Danielle Alfano, owner of The Comedy Catch, a popular comedy club in Chattanooga, TN, and a woman who knows exactly what it means to run toward chaos with faith in hand. Danielle shares what it’s like to operate in a fast-paced, unpredictable business where she balances late nights, logistics, and a whole lot of personalities—all while holding onto her faith, sanity, and sense of humor. From the wild world of booking comics to the harder moments of disappointment and redirection, this conversation is a candid look at faith behind the curtain. 🎭 In This Episode:
If you’ve ever wrestled with calling, burnout, or trusting God in the waiting—this episode is full of insight and encouragement from someone who’s walking it out daily. If you love Who Gave Jeff Allen a Podcast?, consider supporting the show! Your contributions help us keep the mics on, the jokes rolling, and the guests coming. With your support, we can: Every little bit helps, and we truly appreciate our listeners who partner with us to make this podcast possible. 💡 Want to chip in? Click below to support the show! | |||
| Southern Gospel, Family, and Faith That Endures – with Joyce Martin Sanders | 23 Jun 2025 | 01:20:56 | |
This week, Jeff and Carollynn are joined by Southern gospel legend Joyce Martin Sanders, of the award-winning Martin family trio. Joyce brings her signature warmth, wit, and honesty as she shares stories from life on the road, the legacy of gospel music, and the grace that holds her family together. From hilarious tour mishaps to heartfelt reflections on marriage, ministry, and parenting, Joyce’s faith is both real and hard-won—the kind that sings louder in life’s storms. If you grew up with gospel music or just love hearing from people who’ve walked the walk, this episode is a joy. 🎶 In This Episode:
Come for the music history, stay for the laughter—and leave reminded that grace doesn’t always look polished, but it’s always enough. If you love Who Gave Jeff Allen a Podcast?, consider supporting the show! Your contributions help us keep the mics on, the jokes rolling, and the guests coming. With your support, we can: Every little bit helps, and we truly appreciate our listeners who partner with us to make this podcast possible. 💡 Want to chip in? Click below to support the show! | |||
| Golf, Grit, and Going Viral: A Round with social media star GolfShopThisIsChris Pierce | 16 Jun 2025 | 01:38:26 | |
This week on Who Gave Jeff Allen a Podcast?, Jeff and Carollynn tee it up with Chris Pierce—a professional golfer, viral social media comedian, and all-around good hang. They dive into everything from growing up on the green to cracking jokes online and navigating the ups and downs of life with a golf club in one hand and a punchline in the other. ⛳ In This Episode:
Whether you're a scratch golfer, a Sunday hacker, or just here for the laughs—this episode delivers a solid drive of comedy and connection. If you love Who Gave Jeff Allen a Podcast?, consider supporting the show! Your contributions help us keep the mics on, the jokes rolling, and the guests coming. With your support, we can: Every little bit helps, and we truly appreciate our listeners who partner with us to make this podcast possible. 💡 Want to chip in? Click below to support the show! | |||
| Old School, Clean, and Still Kicking: Comedy and Culture with Jeff Jena | 09 Jun 2025 | 00:59:10 | |
This week, Jeff and Carollynn are joined by Jeff Jena—a veteran stand-up comic, clean comedy champion, and unapologetic cultural commentator—for a sharp, funny, and totally unfiltered conversation. Jena’s been doing comedy since rotary phones and Reagan. He’s seen the world of entertainment change—sometimes for better, often for worse—and he’s got stories, opinions, and wisdom to show for it. From working Vegas in the 80s to adapting clean comedy for today’s audiences, this episode covers everything from political correctness to pickleball...with some well-earned rants in between. 🎭 In This Episode:
It’s two seasoned comics and one sharp co-host unpacking life, laughs, and the madness of modern times. If you love Who Gave Jeff Allen a Podcast?, consider supporting the show! Your contributions help us keep the mics on, the jokes rolling, and the guests coming. With your support, we can: Every little bit helps, and we truly appreciate our listeners who partner with us to make this podcast possible. 💡 Want to chip in? Click below to support the show! | |||
| Anxiety, Identity & the Lies We Believe – with Dr. John Delony | 02 Jun 2025 | 02:33:36 | |
This week on Who Gave Jeff Allen a Podcast?, Jeff and Carollynn sit down with best-selling author, mental health expert, and nationally syndicated host Dr. John Delony for a brutally honest and powerfully freeing conversation. Together, they dig into the stories we tell ourselves—the ones that keep us stuck in shame, anxiety, fear, and broken relationships. Dr. Delony shares his own journey from panic attacks and burnout to freedom, clarity, and emotional health. If you’ve ever struggled with being the “hero,” the “fixer,” or just the one who keeps it all together, this episode will speak directly to your soul. Topics Covered:
This episode will make you laugh, think, (and yes, again, maybe cry)—but it will definitely challenge the way you see your own story. 🎧 Listen now and subscribe! If you love Who Gave Jeff Allen a Podcast?, consider supporting the show! Your contributions help us keep the mics on, the jokes rolling, and the guests coming. With your support, we can: Every little bit helps, and we truly appreciate our listeners who partner with us to make this podcast possible. 💡 Want to chip in? Click below to support the show! | |||
| Unraveled and Restored: Grammy Nominee Michele Pillar on Faith, Failure & Freedom | 26 May 2025 | 01:18:19 | |
This week on Who Gave Jeff Allen a Podcast?, Jeff and Carollynn sit down with Michele Pillar—three-time Grammy-nominated singer, speaker, and author of Untangled: The Truth Will Set You Free for one of the most powerful and raw conversations yet. From the outside, Michele had it all: chart-topping music, industry acclaim, and a platform to share her faith. But behind the scenes, she was spiritually unraveling. This episode covers her incredible journey from childhood trauma and perfectionism, through moral failure and cancelation, to a miraculous moment where Jesus literally sat beside her on the edge of the bed—and began to untangle her life thread by thread. 🎯 In This Episode:
If you’ve ever struggled with shame, perfectionism, or feeling too far gone, this conversation is a stunning reminder that nothing is too tangled for God to redeem. If you love Who Gave Jeff Allen a Podcast?, consider supporting the show! Your contributions help us keep the mics on, the jokes rolling, and the guests coming. With your support, we can: Every little bit helps, and we truly appreciate our listeners who partner with us to make this podcast possible. 💡 Want to chip in? Click below to support the show! | |||
| Undercover with Nazis and Outlaws: The Life And Faith of FBI Agent Scott Payne | 19 May 2025 | 02:38:20 | |
What’s it like to live a double life for decades—and keep your faith intact? This week Jeff and Carollynn host one of the most jaw-dropping interviews yet with retired FBI Special Agent Scott Payne. With 28 years in law enforcement (including 23 in the FBI), Scott shares unfiltered stories from his time infiltrating outlaw motorcycle gangs, white supremacist groups, and murder-for-hire rings. It’s a raw, riveting conversation about loyalty, spiritual warfare, and the toll undercover work takes on the soul. From violence and betrayal to brotherhood and grace, this episode is a ride you won’t forget. 🎯 Topics Covered:
Guest Scott Payne: Scott Payne is a retired FBI Special Agent with 28 years of experience investigating high-risk cases involving drug trafficking organizations, human traffickers, outlaw motorcycle gangs, public corruption, and domestic terrorism. He served as a SWAT operator, firearms instructor, and undercover operations trainer. Known for his calm intensity and deep faith, Scott now speaks and writes about the tension between justice and grace. He lives in the Southeast with his wife, two daughters, and a couple of loyal dogs. 🔗 SOCIAL LINKS 📚 SCOTT'S BOOK: If you love Who Gave Jeff Allen a Podcast?, consider supporting the show! Your contributions help us keep the mics on, the jokes rolling, and the guests coming. With your support, we can: Every little bit helps, and we truly appreciate our listeners who partner with us to make this podcast possible. 💡 Want to chip in? Click below to support the show! | |||
| From Fame to Family: Rebecca St. James & Cubbie Fink on Healing, Burnout, and God's Timing | 12 May 2025 | 01:18:04 | |
What happens when two globally recognized artists walk away from the spotlight to find peace, purpose, and each other? In this episode of Who Gave Jeff Allen a Podcast?, Jeff and Carollynn sit down with Rebecca St. James—Grammy-winning Christian music icon—and her husband Cubbie Fink, founding member of Foster the People. Together, they open up about burnout, identity, fame, healing from trauma, the beauty of unconditional love, and what it really means to follow God when the lights go out. From stories behind Unsung Hero, the new film about Rebecca’s family, to Cubbie’s raw testimony of finding freedom after childhood trauma, this episode is powerful, funny, honest—and deeply moving. 🎙️ In This Episode: This one’s full of laughter, love, and the kind of faith that’s forged in the fire. 🎧 Listen now and subscribe! If you love Who Gave Jeff Allen a Podcast?, consider supporting the show! Your contributions help us keep the mics on, the jokes rolling, and the guests coming. With your support, we can: Every little bit helps, and we truly appreciate our listeners who partner with us to make this podcast possible. 💡 Want to chip in? Click below to support the show! | |||
| Inside the Fight: Human Trafficking, Rescue Ops & Real Hope with Trent Steele | 05 May 2025 | 01:18:21 | |
This week, Jeff and Carollynn welcome investigator and Anti-Predator Project co-founder Trent Steele for a powerful conversation about human trafficking in America. With deep insight from years of frontline experience, Trent shares how trafficking really happens, the surprising ways victims are lured, and what law enforcement and nonprofits are doing to rescue and restore lives. From gut-wrenching rescue stories to the invisible chains that keep people trapped, this episode is emotional, eye-opening, and deeply hopeful. You'll also hear how Jeff and Trent first connected—and why this mission matters so much to Jeff’s comedy tour. Warning: This episode discusses topics that may be emotionally intense, including human trafficking and exploitation. Listener discretion is advised. Learn more or donate at antipredatorproject.org https://www.instagram.com/anti_predator_org/ https://www.facebook.com/APPInvestigations/ If you love Who Gave Jeff Allen a Podcast?, consider supporting the show! Your contributions help us keep the mics on, the jokes rolling, and the guests coming. With your support, we can: Every little bit helps, and we truly appreciate our listeners who partner with us to make this podcast possible. 💡 Want to chip in? Click below to support the show! | |||
| The Magic of Laughter and Faith with Stephen Bargatze | 28 Apr 2025 | 02:09:21 | |
This week on Who Gave Jeff Allen a Podcast?, Jeff and Carollynn sit down with Stephen Bargatze — master magician, comedian, and one of Jeff’s longtime friends — for a conversation full of laughs, unbelievable stories, and deep reflections on faith and perseverance. Stephen shares how a childhood injury, a rebellious streak, and an unexpected encounter with magic shaped the course of his life and career. From hilarious on-stage disasters to moments of grace that changed everything, this episode is packed with comedy, inspiration, and a few behind-the-scenes secrets you won’t want to miss. 🎙️ In This Episode: A funny, heartwarming episode about small beginnings, second chances, and the magic that happens when you refuse to quit. If you love Who Gave Jeff Allen a Podcast?, consider supporting the show! Your contributions help us keep the mics on, the jokes rolling, and the guests coming. With your support, we can: Every little bit helps, and we truly appreciate our listeners who partner with us to make this podcast possible. 💡 Want to chip in? Click below to support the show! | |||
| #27 Steve Holland: The Weight of the Badge: A SWAT Officer’s Story | 27 Aug 2025 | 02:06:38 | |
Former SWAT officer Steve Holland to talk about the unseen cost of service. From intense standoffs to the quiet battle with PTSD, Steve shares what life is really like behind the badge—and how faith and community helped him begin to heal. If you love Who Gave Jeff Allen a Podcast?, consider supporting the show! Your contributions help us keep the mics on, the jokes rolling, and the guests coming. With your support, we can: Every little bit helps, and we truly appreciate our listeners who partner with us to make this podcast possible. 💡 Want to chip in? Click below to support the show! | |||
| Elvis, Faith, and Football: Candace Kirkpatrick on Obedience Over Opportunity | 21 Apr 2025 | 01:32:46 | |
Actress, writer, and faith-filled firecracker Candace Kirkpatrick joins Jeff and Carollynn for a wildly funny, deeply reflective, and utterly inspiring conversation that spans everything from playing football on camera to being raised by a Pepsi-loving Elvis impersonator turned pastor. From stories on set with Jeff filming My Seven Grandmas, to her journey through acting school in NYC, to the very real tensions of holding faith and career in the same hand—this episode is equal parts joy and soul-searching. Candace opens up about her upbringing, the challenge of balancing purpose with paycheck, and the spiritual battles that come with choosing obedience over compromise in Hollywood. Oh—and wait for the moment when she drops that her dad was literally Elvis. 🎙️ In This Episode: ✅ Acting with integrity in a tough industry If you’ve ever wondered whether God cares about the little dreams in your heart—this one’s for you. 🎧 Listen now, laugh hard, cry a little, and be reminded that your story’s not done yet. If you love Who Gave Jeff Allen a Podcast?, consider supporting the show! Your contributions help us keep the mics on, the jokes rolling, and the guests coming. With your support, we can: Every little bit helps, and we truly appreciate our listeners who partner with us to make this podcast possible. 💡 Want to chip in? Click below to support the show! | |||
| Faith, Politics & Cinnabon Bribes – A Conversation with Tre Hargett | 14 Apr 2025 | 00:50:53 | |
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett joins Jeff and Carollynn to talk about politics, faith, and how to lead with grace in a divided world. From social media pitfalls to unexpected Cinnabon campaign strategies, this one’s full of laughs, wisdom, and heart. What does a Secretary of State actually do—and how does someone stay grounded in faith while navigating politics in a polarized world? In this episode of Who Gave Jeff Allen a Podcast?, Jeff and Carollynn sit down with Tre Hargett, Tennessee’s Secretary of State, for a candid and often hilarious conversation about public service, political division, leadership, and grace under fire. From debates over LLC letters and Cinnabon-style campaign strategies, to deeply reflective conversations about God, marriage, forgiveness, and burnout, Tre opens up in ways you rarely see from elected officials. 🗳️ You’ll hear:
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| From Shame to Freedom: Nate Larkin’s Redemption Story | 07 Apr 2025 | 01:13:25 | |
What happens when a preacher’s kid with a secret becomes a voice for thousands of men seeking freedom from addiction and shame? In this episode of Who Gave Jeff Allen a Podcast?, Jeff and Carollynn sit down with Nate Larkin — speaker, author, and founder of the Samson Society. Nate shares the raw, redemptive, and even humorous story of how his double life as a pastor and sex addict came crashing down… and how that wreckage became the foundation of a worldwide brotherhood. You’ll hear about: ✅The turning point that led Nate to confess everything to his wife ✅How he went from isolation to deep male friendship ✅Why churches often struggle to talk about the things that matter most ✅And how the Samson Society is helping thousands of men find hope and healing It’s a vulnerable and powerful conversation about faith, addiction, marriage, and the messy, beautiful path to redemption. 🛑 Warning: This episode contains frank discussions about sex addiction and pornography. It’s not graphic, but it is honest. Listener discretion advised. 🎧 Subscribe, rate, and share if this hits home—or if you know someone who needs to hear it. If you love Who Gave Jeff Allen a Podcast?, consider supporting the show! Your contributions help us keep the mics on, the jokes rolling, and the guests coming. With your support, we can: Every little bit helps, and we truly appreciate our listeners who partner with us to make this podcast possible. 💡 Want to chip in? Click below to support the show! | |||
| #26 Brad Stine Part 2: The Hard Truth About Walking With Christ | 18 Aug 2025 | 01:26:46 | |
Part two with comedian and cultural commentator Brad Stine, discussing what it truly means to follow Jesus when the path becomes difficult. From the pressures of culture to the personal sacrifices of discipleship, Brad brings his signature boldness and humor to a conversation about Christianity that isn’t watered down. If you’ve ever wondered what the “hard walk” of a Christian looks like today, this one’s for you. 🎙️ Follow Brad Stine: 🎙️ Follow Jeff Allen: 🎙️ Follow Carollynn Xavier: If you love Who Gave Jeff Allen a Podcast?, consider supporting the show! Your contributions help us keep the mics on, the jokes rolling, and the guests coming. With your support, we can: Every little bit helps, and we truly appreciate our listeners who partner with us to make this podcast possible. 💡 Want to chip in? Click below to support the show! | |||
| # 25 Brad Stine – (Part 1) Untold Story of Comedy’s Wildest Decade | 11 Aug 2025 | 01:10:48 | |
Before “cancel culture” and TikTok comics, there was the unfiltered, untamed comedy scene of the 80s—and Brad Stine was in the middle of it. In Part 1, Brad pulls back the curtain on the wildest decade in stand-up, takes aim at today’s influencer culture, unpacks generational clashes, and tells the jaw-dropping story of how he met his wife. You’ve never heard comedy history told like this. Brad Stine’s Socials: Jeff Allen’s Socials: Carollynn Xavier’s Socials: If you love Who Gave Jeff Allen a Podcast?, consider supporting the show! Your contributions help us keep the mics on, the jokes rolling, and the guests coming. With your support, we can: Every little bit helps, and we truly appreciate our listeners who partner with us to make this podcast possible. 💡 Want to chip in? Click below to support the show! | |||
| #24 George Kamel: Ramsey guy by day, stand-up by night | 04 Aug 2025 | 01:56:16 | |
Jeff and Carollynn sit down with George Kamel—Ramsey Personality, host of The Smart Money Happy Hour, and a man who might be one bad set away from trying stand-up comedy. They talk about George’s journey from Ramsey worker to Ramsey Personality, what it’s really like behind the scenes at Ramsey Solutions, the absurdities of influencer culture, and why we all need to laugh a little more when talking about money and faith. It’s sharp, honest, hilarious, and everything you didn’t know you needed. 🎧 Don’t miss this one—especially if you’ve ever tried to budget and failed… with style. Follow George Kamel: Follow Jeff Allen: Follow Carollynn Xavier: 👉 Facebook: @carollynnxavier Podcast Socials: If you love Who Gave Jeff Allen a Podcast?, consider supporting the show! Your contributions help us keep the mics on, the jokes rolling, and the guests coming. With your support, we can: Every little bit helps, and we truly appreciate our listeners who partner with us to make this podcast possible. 💡 Want to chip in? Click below to support the show! | |||
| #23 Ben Fuller: Lust, Addiction, and Redemption | 28 Jul 2025 | 02:04:05 | |
Jeff and Carollynn sit down with the incredible Christian artist Ben Fuller. 🎶 Ben opens up about his journey through addiction, redemption, and how his music is giving people hope all over the world. From the raw truth about the industry to how faith changed his life, this conversation will leave you inspired and fired up. Don’t miss this powerful episode—and don’t miss Ben’s upcoming shows and newest music! 🎧 https://www.benfullerofficial.com/ Follow Ben Fuller: Follow Jeff Allen: Follow Carollynn Xavier: 🎙️ Who Gave Jeff Allen a Podcast? If you love Who Gave Jeff Allen a Podcast?, consider supporting the show! Your contributions help us keep the mics on, the jokes rolling, and the guests coming. With your support, we can: Every little bit helps, and we truly appreciate our listeners who partner with us to make this podcast possible. 💡 Want to chip in? Click below to support the show! | |||
| #22 – Gary Mule Deer: The Untold Stories Behind a 60‑Year Country Music Career | 21 Jul 2025 | 01:18:49 | |
On this episode of Who Gave Jeff Allen a Podcast?, Jeff and Carollynn sit down with the legendary Gary Mule Deerto talk about his 60‑year career in country music and comedy, the ups and downs of marriage and recovery, overcoming a keno addiction, and what it’s like working with so many country music greats over the decades. Gary Mule Deer’s Socials: Podcast Socials (Who Gave Jeff Allen a Podcast?): Jeff Allen’s Socials: Carollynn Xavier’s Socials: If you love Who Gave Jeff Allen a Podcast?, consider supporting the show! Your contributions help us keep the mics on, the jokes rolling, and the guests coming. With your support, we can: Every little bit helps, and we truly appreciate our listeners who partner with us to make this podcast possible. 💡 Want to chip in? Click below to support the show! | |||
| #21 – Aaron Weber: Faith, Fatherhood & the Nate Bargatze Megaforce | 14 Jul 2025 | 01:25:42 | |
This week, stand-up comedian Aaron Weber—one of the fastest-rising names in clean comedy. You’ve seen and heard him on Nate Bargatze’s podcast NATELAND and touring nationwide as part of the NateLand Comedy Megaforce. We talk about Aaron’s early days in stand-up, how fatherhood is changing him, the role faith plays in his life, and why laughter might be the most powerful force on Earth. This episode is full of laughs, real talk, and some classic Jeff Allen zingers you won’t want to miss. Follow Aaron Weber: Enjoyed yourself? Support the show! See Jeff Allen Live: Follow Jeff Allen: Follow Carollynn Xavier: If you love Who Gave Jeff Allen a Podcast?, consider supporting the show! Your contributions help us keep the mics on, the jokes rolling, and the guests coming. With your support, we can: Every little bit helps, and we truly appreciate our listeners who partner with us to make this podcast possible. 💡 Want to chip in? Click below to support the show! | |||
| Ron Strand: The Jesus Revolution and Hosting for the Kingdom | 07 Jul 2025 | 01:06:19 | |
This week on Who Gave Jeff Allen a Podcast?, Jeff and Carollynn sit down with Ron Strand—film producer, event host, and longtime champion of Christian artists. From starting out in Southern California's counterculture scene to founding the Upper Room Presents, Ron’s story is one of creativity, restoration, and the quiet power of obedience. 🎬 In This Episode:
This episode is for anyone who's ever felt like their past disqualified them—or wondered if creating for the Kingdom could look a little different than Sunday morning. If you love Who Gave Jeff Allen a Podcast?, consider supporting the show! Your contributions help us keep the mics on, the jokes rolling, and the guests coming. With your support, we can: Every little bit helps, and we truly appreciate our listeners who partner with us to make this podcast possible. 💡 Want to chip in? Click below to support the show! | |||