Hit by a Car to Modern CTO: How Joel Beasley Rewired His Life
Send us a textAt eleven years old, Joel Beasley was hit by a car and might never walk again. Most people would’ve stopped there — Joel went home and started coding. By eighteen, he’d sold his first company. Today, he’s the creator and host of the top-ranked Modern CTO Podcast, advising Fortune 500 tech leaders and proving that resilience rewires everything.In this episode, Jeff and Joel dive into what it really means to rebuild — not just a career, but a life — after everything crashes. From small-town beginnings to big-time boardrooms, Joel’s story will have you laughing, thinking, and maybe checking your own excuses at the door.👉 Follow Joel Beasley:Instagram — @modernctoLinkedIn — Joel BeasleyPodcast — Modern CTO👉 Follow Jeff Allen:Instagram — @jeffallencomedyFacebook — Jeff AllenTikTok — @jeffallencomedyWebsite — JeffAllenComedy.comSupport the showIf 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:✅ Bring on more amazing guests✅ Improve production quality (so Jeff stops blaming the tech guy)✅ Keep delivering the humor, insight, and occasional deep thoughts you love 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!👉 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2448062/support
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# 32 Facebook Nightmares Made Him Famous | Chris Guerra
Send us a textJeff Allen sits down with comedian Chris Guerra to talk about how Facebook nightmares accidentally made him famous, what it’s like to go viral for all the wrong reasons, and how comedy, faith, and failure all mix together in God’s bigger story.Then, the hilarious team from Oddity Improv joins in for a look at what makes improv both chaotic and sacred — and why laughter might just be one of the purest forms of worship. Finally, Jeff spotlights Christian Creators Collective, a growing community helping believers in the arts use their gifts to glorify Christ.🎙️ Who Gave Jeff Allen a Podcast? — where faith meets funny, and life’s messiest moments become comedy gold.Follow Chris Guerra:📸 Instagram: @ChrisWGuerra🎥 TikTok: @ChrisWGuerra👍 Facebook: @ChrisWGuerraFind Oddity Improv:🌐 Website: oddityimprov.com🎟️ Tickets: Oddity Improv at Franklin TheatreChristian Creators Collective:🌐 Website: christiancreativescollective.comFollow Jeff Allen:😂 Facebook: Jeff Allen Comedy📸 Instagram: @jallencomedy▶️ YouTube: Jeff Allen Comedy🎟️ Tour Dates: JeffAllenComedy.comSupport the showIf 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:✅ Bring on more amazing guests✅ Improve production quality (so Jeff stops blaming the tech guy)✅ Keep delivering the humor, insight, and occasional deep thoughts you love 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!👉 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2448062/support
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# 31Money Problems? Know Yourself First | Rachel Cruze
Send us a textRachel Cruze — author, speaker, and financial expert from Ramsey Solutions — to talk about faith, family, and money. From tackling debt to finding peace in your finances, Rachel shares practical wisdom and encouragement you don’t want to miss.👉 Follow Rachel Cruze:Instagram: @rachelcruzeFacebook: @rachelcruzeYouTube: Rachel Cruze Show🎙 Follow Jeff Allen:Instagram: @jallencomedyFacebook: @JeffAllenComedyX / Twitter: @jeffallencomedyWebsite: JeffAllenComedy.com🎙 Follow Carollynn Xavier:Instagram: @carollynnxavierFacebook: @carollynnxavierWebsite: CarollynnXavier.comSupport the showIf 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:✅ Bring on more amazing guests✅ Improve production quality (so Jeff stops blaming the tech guy)✅ Keep delivering the humor, insight, and occasional deep thoughts you love 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!👉 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2448062/support
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# 30 Part 2: Reconnecting Through the Disconnect – with Dr. Glenn & Phyllis Hill
Send us a text🎧 Part 2: Reconnecting Through the Disconnect – with Dr. Glenn & Phyllis HillIn Part 2, Jeff and Carollynn get honest—and emotional—about the real work of reconnection. Guided by the Connection Codes framework, they reflect on how these tools have helped them navigate disconnect in marriage, parenting, and daily life. This is one of the most vulnerable episodes yet.Dr. Glenn and Phyllis Hill return to offer hope and practical wisdom for anyone feeling stuck, shut down, or misunderstood in their relationships.💬 From learning to name emotions to practicing safe communication, this conversation is packed with grace, humor, and practical takeaways.🛠️ Get Free ToolsGet your free Emotional Wheel and learn more at:https://connectioncodes.co/get-the-cewFind Everything Connection Codes at:👉 https://www.connectioncodes.co📲 Follow Us@JeffAllen• Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, X@CarollynnXavier• Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, X🎙️ More episodes: WhoGaveJeffAllenAPodcast.comSupport the showIf 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:✅ Bring on more amazing guests✅ Improve production quality (so Jeff stops blaming the tech guy)✅ Keep delivering the humor, insight, and occasional deep thoughts you love 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!👉 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2448062/support
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# 29 Why We Disconnect in Marriage (Part 1)
Send us a textThis 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 AllenWebsite: JeffAllenComedy.comInstagram: @jeffallencomedyTikTok: @jeffallencomedyFacebook: facebook.com/JeffAllenComedyYouTube: youtube.com/@JeffAllenComedy🎙️ Carollynn XavierInstagram: @carollynnxavierTikTok: @carollynnxavierFacebook: facebook.com/recoveringcalifornianSupport the showIf 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:✅ Bring on more amazing guests✅ Improve production quality (so Jeff stops blaming the tech guy)✅ Keep delivering the humor, insight, and occasional deep thoughts you love 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!👉 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2448062/support
After more than four decades on stage, Jeff Allen has seen it all: the highs and lows of marriage, the chaos of raising kids, and the constant reminder that life’s “human condition” comes with both laughter and struggle.Each week, Jeff pulls back the curtain to share honest stories, timeless comedy, and heartfelt reflections on faith, family, and culture. Sometimes it’s hilarious, sometimes it’s raw—but it’s always real.If you know Jeff from his viral Dry Bar specials or his nationwide tours, you’ll recognize the wit and wisdom that have made him one of America’s most beloved comedians. Now, you’ll get to sit down with him in a more personal setting—up close, unfiltered, and straight from the heart.Subscribe today and join the conversation as Jeff proves once again that laughter really is the best medicine.
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