The Hyman Podcast
The Hyman Podcast is where storytelling meets the unspoken.
Hosted by Dr. Jerahn Hyman, each episode steps into the quiet corners of the human experience—grief, identity, power, silence—and unpacks the truths we’re often too afraid to name. These aren’t just stories. They’re lived moments, told with clarity, vulnerability, and an unwavering commitment to the truth.
Unpolished. Unrushed. Always honest.
Whether it’s personal reflection or cultural critique, big questions or everyday reckonings, The Hyman Podcast invites listeners to slow down and lean in. To explore the things we don’t always say out loud. To hold space for discomfort, meaning, and connection.
No fluff. No formulas. Just truth, perspective, and the kind of storytelling that lingers long after the episode ends.
Episodes
43 episodes
Here Comes the Sun
Some people confuse control with leadership. Others confuse silence with loyalty. This episode is about neither.It’s about what happens when those in power forget how to care—and the people without titles step up anyway. It’s about the c...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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24:19
Kingmakers
Toxic leaders don’t rise by accident—they’re lifted. Propped up by silence, shielded by policy, and rewarded by the very people who should be holding them accountable. In this episode, JD pulls back the curtain on the kind of leadership that th...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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18:31
And It’s Surely to Their Credit
In this chapter, we examine how toxic leaders not only rise—but thrive. Through the lens of high-profile scandals like WeWork and Uber, we unpack the systems that reward chaos over character, and ambition over accountability. Then, we turn inwa...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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21:40
The Survivalist
Departing from JD’s usual storytelling style, The Survivalist is more personal—more raw. In this chapter, he shares what it means to endure a toxic workplace and what it takes to leave one behind. With quiet defiance and unflinching cl...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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16:30
The People vs J.D. Hyman
In this powerful chapter, JD Hyman returns to the mic not just as a storyteller, but as the defendant in a battle over voice, truth, and accountability. After releasing a searing episode about his experiences working under toxic leadership, JD ...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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19:48
A Message from Chase Smith
Chase Smith, Founder/CEO of Press Play Podcasts, offers a final message to the P3 family.
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1:51
The Greater Fool
Why do toxic leaders seem to thrive while good employees suffer? In this episode, we explore the rise of toxic leadership through the lens of the Greater Fool theory—examining how enablers, silence, and flawed systems perpetuate dysfunct...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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24:09
Your Water is Brown
In this episode, I recount the harrowing experience of working under a toxic leader in a crumbling hospital where chaos reigned supreme. From a leader obsessed with micromanaging trivial details while ignoring glaring systemic failures—like lit...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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42:11
From My Wild Heart to Yours | Holiday Message 2024
This year brought loss, love, and lessons I never saw coming. In this short, special episode, I reflect on the wild ride of letting go—of toxic spaces, old versions of myself, and even those I’ve loved and lost. From grief to gratitude, I’m hol...
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3:19
Special Update #2 | 12.15.2024
This special episode addresses a recent development with the podcast.
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3:55
Special Update | 12.2.2024
This special episode addresses a recent development with the podcast.
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2:03
Today We Choose Chaos
In this episode we delve deeper into the intricacies of toxic workplaces—shifting the focus from toxic managers to the very environments themselves. What happens when the entire culture of a workplace is a battlefield, draining employees from t...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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20:02
From America, with Love: A Bonus Episode
In this short episode, we break down the results of the election and what they mean for the future of America. With Donald Trump’s victory, it's time for both parties to reflect on their mistakes and rethink their approach. Voters are focused o...
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4:33
The United Nations of Red Flags
In this episode, JD explores the universal signs of workplace toxicity, encouraging listeners to reflect on their own environments and recognize troubling red flags. JD shares personal experiences of complicity in toxic workplaces and emphasize...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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21:51
How to Not Inspire People
In this episode of The Hyman Podcast, we take a deep dive into the impact of toxic leadership on organizations. Toxic managers often fail to inspire positive change because they’re unwilling to address their own destructive behaviors. ...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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24:49
The Worst Manager in America
Toxic managers can turn a workplace into a battlefield, casting shadows over everything from team dynamics to personal mental health. Through a mix of personal stories and hard truths, I unravel the traits that define these figures of control a...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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19:56
Season 4 Trailer
In Season 4 we delve deep into the dark corners of toxic leadership and its insidious impact on workplace environments. Drawing from personal experience, I expose the chaos sown by a manager who turned a place meant for healing into a battlegro...
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2:42
As Long as the World Shall Last
In the third season finale of the Hyman Podcast, join JD on a deep and riviting exploration of relationships, the human experience, and the establishment of heroes and villians in our society. In this episode JD tells the story of Titanic, the ...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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33:51
The Gemini Man
JD returns to his roots in this continuation from season one's "I'm Not Your Token Black Guy", in this episode, "The Gemini Man", JD delves deeper into his life story and goes behind the scenes during his time working for a rural school distric...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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27:21
War, Drugs, and a Way Forward Part 2
In this compelling continuation of our two-part series, we delve deeper into the lasting effects of the War on Drugs on the Black community. Join JD as he explores the alarming racial disparities in drug arrests and convictions, and how they've...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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18:01
War, Drugs, and a Way Forward Part 1
In Part 1 of this two-part series, JD embarks on a literary journey that unfolds like eight interconnected books. Each book uncovers a crucial aspect of the War on Drugs and its profound impact on the Black community. Dive into the political cl...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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24:05
How Far We’ve Come: The State of the Podcast
After three remarkable years, JD embarks on a compelling exploration of the Hyman Podcast's origins and its universal resonance among listeners. In this highly anticipated episode, JD delves into the profound impact of the podcast's discussions...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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18:26
And They Called Him the Green Ranger
Jason David Frank, also known as the Green Ranger was a staple in the Power Rangers Franchise. He played a big role over the course of his career and was responsible for taking the original MMPR to even greater heights. In this special tribute ...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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17:42
Murdaugh: Privilege, Power, & Secrets Part 4
When Paul Murdaugh crashed his father's speedboat and killed then 19-year-old Mallory Beach he unwittingly set in motion a series of events that would bring down his entire family dynasty. Now, Paul is dead and so is his mother, Maggie and as f...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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20:11
The Man in the Stadium
Juan Catalan was arrested for the murder of Martha Puebla in August 2003. He was facing the death penalty, the pressure was on, and one of the few people in his corner was a criminal defense attorney that was facing insurmountable odds. In this...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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21:48