The Determined Society

A Top U.S. Podcast

The Determined Society with Shawn French - all episodes

What started as a way for Shawn to inspire his players and colleagues, The Determined Society is now one of the Top Podcasts in the World. But, the road to where we are was neither a stright line or a smooth one. But it was certainly fuled by pure determination!

Team Favorites

Below are some recent “Bangers” as we call them around The Determined Society.

Featured Episodes

Built by Rejection: How Kindness Became Brad Meltzer’s Superpower

Episode Overview: What if every "no" was actually building you for something greater? In this powerful episode of The Determined Society, host Shawn French sits down with Brad Meltzer—a man who has transformed rejection into rocket fuel and turned kindness into a...

Turning Pain into Purpose: The Jeremy Anderson Story

Episode Overview: Turning Pain into Purpose: The Jeremy Anderson Story In this powerful episode of The Determined Society, host Shawn French sits down with renowned motivational speaker Jeremy Anderson to explore his transformative journey from addiction and despair...

Brande Roderick’s Journey of Grit and Growth

Episode Overview: From Playmate to Filmmaker: Brande Roderick’s Journey of Grit and Growth Brande Roderick joins Shawn French to share her incredible journey from Baywatch and Playmate of the Year to directing and producing her first feature film, Wineville. In this...

GRONK!

Episode Overview: Rob Gronkowski on Pain, Purpose, and Being Built Different Rob Gronkowski joins host Shawn French for a raw and hilarious look at what it really takes to win, on and off the field. From getting beat up by his older brothers to building a football...

From NFL Star to Youth Savior: Marlin Jackson’s Mission to Heal Trauma

Episode Overview: From NFL Star to Youth Savior: Marlin Jackson’s Mission to Heal Trauma Super Bowl champion Marlin Jackson opens up about surviving childhood trauma, picking off Tom Brady in the AFC Championship, and why he created a tech-driven movement to save kids...

Reversing Aging and Living Longer with Bryan Johnson

Episode Overview: Reversing Aging and Living Longer with Bryan Johnson: The Blueprint for Longevity In this episode of The Determined Society, Shawn French sits down with longevity expert Bryan Johnson, the creator of the Don't Die Summit and founder of Blueprint....

FuelFest: Tyrese Gibson & Cody Walker

Episode Overview: Fuel Fest 2025: Tyrese & Cody Open Up About Paul Walker, Car Culture, and Raising $700k for Charity In this emotional and inspiring episode of 'The Determined Society', Tyrese Gibson, Cody Walker, and Shawn French discuss the legacy of Paul...

‘Beyond The Rush’: Mena Suvari, Bill Barrett & Robert Sayegh

Episode Overview: Behind the Scenes of Oscar-Worthy Film 'Beyond The Rush': Mena Suvari, Bill Barrett & Robert Sayegh In this episode of The Determined Society, host Shawn French sits down with writer and director Robert Sayegh, along with actors Mena Suvari and...

How Ben St. Juste Beat the Odds to Succeed in the NFL

Episode Overview: How Ben St. Juste Beat the Odds to Succeed in the NFL Join us as we dive into an inspiring conversation with Shawn French, host of The Determined Society, and Benjamin St. Juste, the starting defensive back for the Washington Commanders. They discuss...

Grant Cardone on The Determined Society

Episode Overview: Radical Liberal Policies Destroy California: 18,000 Families Displaced | Grant Cardone on TDS In this powerful episode, Grant Cardone discusses how radical liberal policies have devastated California, leaving 18,000 families without homes. He shares...

All Episodes

Aaron Jackson’s Hollywood Journey

Aaron Jackson’s Hollywood Journey

Episode Overview: Aaron Jackson's Hollywood Journey: From Child Star to Director – Acting, Life Lessons, and Teaching Listen Now > In this engaging episode, actor and director Aaron Jackson, best known for his role as Mark Winkle in California Dreams, shares his...

read more
From NFL Stardom to Serving Veterans with Drayton Florence

From NFL Stardom to Serving Veterans with Drayton Florence

Episode Overview: From NFL Stardom to Serving Veterans with Drayton Florence Listen Now > In this riveting episode of The Determined Society, host Shawn French dives deep with former NFL star Drayton Florence. They discuss overcoming adversity, the impact of haters...

read more
Sit To Rise with Patric Young

Sit To Rise with Patric Young

Episode Overview: In this powerful conversation on The Determined Society, Shawn French engages with Patric Young, whose life was forever altered by a tragic accident. As a former athlete, Patric shares the emotional and physical challenges he faced during recovery,...

read more
Journey of Resilience and Perseverance with Nolan Carroll

Journey of Resilience and Perseverance with Nolan Carroll

Episode Overview: In this powerful episode, Shawn French sits down with former NFL cornerback Nolan Carroll to discuss his inspiring journey of perseverance, resilience, and overcoming obstacles. Nolan opens up about the challenges he faced on his path to the NFL,...

read more
How Binge Eating Almost Killed Me with Stephen Campolo

How Binge Eating Almost Killed Me with Stephen Campolo

Episode Overview: In this powerful episode of The Determined Society, host Shawn French sits down with fitness expert and motivational speaker Stephen Campolo, who shares his deeply personal journey of overcoming food addiction and binge eating. Stephen opens up about...

read more
Changing The Narrative with Rachel Joy Baribeau

Changing The Narrative with Rachel Joy Baribeau

Episode Overview: Rachel Baribeau is a bestselling author, motivational speaker, and transformative figure who has dedicated her life to spreading joy and inspiring others to live authentically. Known for her contagious enthusiasm and unwavering faith, Rachel is...

read more
From Undrafted Underdog to All-Pro with Ross Matiscik

From Undrafted Underdog to All-Pro with Ross Matiscik

Episode Overview: In this episode, we sit down with Ross Matiscik, the Jacksonville Jaguars’ standout long snapper and NFL All-Pro, as he takes us through his inspiring journey from an overlooked walk-on at Baylor University to establishing himself as a crucial player...

read more
Aussie Underdog To NFL Powerhouse with Adam Gotsis

Aussie Underdog To NFL Powerhouse with Adam Gotsis

Episode Overview: In this episode, Shawn French sits down with Adam Gotsis, a former Australian football player who successfully transitioned into the NFL as a defensive lineman. Adam's journey from the fields of Australia to the bright lights of the NFL is nothing...

read more
The Power of Community in Battling Cancer with Jace Yawnick

The Power of Community in Battling Cancer with Jace Yawnick

Jace Yawnick, a cancer survivor, shares his journey of battling cancer and how he is inspiring others through his platform. He talks about the emotional experience of writing his will with his father and the realization that material possessions don't matter compared...

read more

The Determined Society

The Team

Shawn French

Brad Miller

Pat Sitkins

Marina Miller

Ryan Sherry

Brandon Siler

AFFILIATES

Rachel Baribeau

Patric Young

Josiah Novak

Become an Affiliate

Presented by

Adaptive Jax

Legacy Pro Sports

Southern Tier

Copyright © 2025 The Determined Society℠. All Rights Reserved.