Welcome to The Podcast Why

If you’ve ever felt stuck, inconsistent, or started doubting your show, you’re not alone—and this podcast is for you. Welcome to The Podcast Why—I’m Brett Johnson, My Podcast Guy, your trusted friend in podcasting. After more than a decade working behind the scenes with everyone from solo creators to big business podcasts, I’ve learned that the secret to a sustainable show isn’t perfect gear, viral moments, or chasing algorithms. It’s about knowing your “why.” I share what you can expect from each episode: short, focused, and practical ideas to help you reconnect with your purpose, clarify the direction of your show, and make podcasting feel more meaningful and manageable. Every episode includes real stories from my years of podcast consulting and simple reflection questions so you can take action right away. Subscribe to get my latest content in My Podcast Guy™ Newsletter If you’re ready to go deeper than surface-level advice and build a show that’s aligned and worth the effort, join me for season one. Let’s rediscover your why together and create a more intentional, fulfilling podcasting journey. Hit play—your mic, your listener, and your future self will thank you. You can book a clarity call with me. Just head over to My Podcast Guy™ and look for the Book A Clarity Call link. We’ll talk through where you’re stuck, what your real why might be, and how to build your podcast around it. Connect with me on LinkedIn I research with AI. I draft the first draft with it. This episode is its own example. AI gathered the platform coverage and produced the drafts. I set the argument, directed the corrections through several rounds. I rewrote the piece until I said what I think, in the way I say it. When any scanner reads the transcript, it will find the machine’s fingerprints on the sentences and mine on the personal experiences. Both readings are accurate. Consider this the blackline for the document you have just read and podcast episode you have just heard. Recorded at 511 Studios - Columbus, OH (and you can too!) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/ Music from #Uppbeat - https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/make-it-happen - License code: T0ZIBWWXBX3NLCVB Copyright 2026 Brett Johnson | My Podcast Guy This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy