Dec 9, 20251h 18mS3
On this episode of A Word Before We Leave, Brett talks with Johnny Briseno, and his journey from the midwest to Los Angeles in pursuit of a life filled with creativity and purpose. Johnny comes from Kansas City...
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A Word Before We Leave
Hosted by Brett Gaffney · education · EN
About this Podcast:
A Word Before We Leave is a podcast that focuses on the every day person and the connections and thoughts that exist within us all. On the show, we dive into focused topics per guest, and explore the inner philosophies and thoughts that make each one of us get out of bed each day.
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What is A Word Before We Leave about?
A Word Before We Leave is a podcast that focuses on the every day person and the connections and thoughts that exist within us all. On the show, we dive into focused topics per guest, and explore the inner philosophies and thoughts that make each one of us get out of bed each day.
Who hosts A Word Before We Leave?
A Word Before We Leave is hosted by Brett Gaffney. The show has published 34 episodes to date.
What has A Word Before We Leave covered recently?
Recent episodes include "35: Johnny Briseno and the Poetry of the Past." (9 December 2025, 78 minutes), "34: Will H Mahler and the Long-Form Journey Ahead." (19 September 2025, 65 minutes), and "33: D'Andre Clayton, the Nature of Yoga and Finding Your Inner Strength." (25 August 2025, 53 minutes).
How often does A Word Before We Leave publish?
A Word Before We Leave publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 51 minutes across 34 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on A Word Before We Leave?
Booking probability for A Word Before We Leave is 21%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. A Word Before We Leave requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. A Word Before We Leave's contact route on record: verified email.
About the host
Brett Gaffney hosts A Word Before We Leave, an education podcast with 34 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Sep 19, 20251h 5mS3
On this episode of A Word Before We Leave, Brett interviews the delightful Will Mahler. Will recently moved to Los Angeles from Missouri, after graduating from Missouri State. On this episode, Brett and Will explore...
- Aug 25, 202553 minS3
On this episode of A Word Before We Leave, Brett talks with D'Andre Clayton. D'Andre is a Yoga teacher, personal fitness instructor, and mental guru who graciously invited us into the Yoga studio he works at for a one...
Episode #5
32: Resolutions.
Dec 30, 202418 minS3<p>A Word Before We Leave Presents: Episode 2 of Words I wish I Knew. On this episode of the podcast, Brett takes a deep dive into the topic and definition of Resolutions. Specifically New Years resolutions. Sources...
- Dec 16, 202451 minS3
<p>On this episode, Brett gets a chance to speak with Isabella Andreoni! Isabella, born in Guatemala and fostered for 6 months before being adopted by her parents, has experienced the world in such a special way. From...
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- Dec 5, 202447 minS3
<p>On this episode, Brett interviews the lovely, Amy Gallagher. Amy opens up about her journey through life, experiencing the loss of her father at the age of eight. Amy is a woman who has experienced a tremendous loss...
- Nov 18, 202450 minS3
<p>On this episode of A Word Before We Leave, Brett interviews up and coming film maker, Jack Schudy. Jack has independently budgeted, wrote, and directed his feature film debut, QLC, and talks with Brett about what led...
Episode #1
28: Breakups.
Nov 5, 202423 minS3<p>A Word Before We Leave presents, "Words I Wish I Knew...", the first solo segmented episode. This episode is designed to take an isolated topic, define it, and explore the human experience that we undergo around this...
- Jul 15, 20241h 4mS2
<p>On This Episode, Brett talks with Los Angeles based actor, director, and creative soul, Charlie Towle. Charlie, Hailing from Fort Worth, Texas, talks about the transition from Texas to college, coming into his own...
- Jun 11, 202452 minS2
<p>On this episode, Brett talks with the great, Louis Llewellyn. Louis is an actor, director, practitioner of mindfulness, son, creative, individual who currently lives in Los Angeles, California. Hailing from Portland...
May 13, 202459 minS2<p>On this Episode, Brett talks with Wisconsin-ite, Jack Vento, and his journey in to the world of film making. Jack is currently working on and off for the reality TV series, "The Bachelor" on ABC, as a production...
Episode #24
24: Israel Isaac, Let Life Take Its Course.
Apr 22, 202444 minS2<p>On this episode of A Word Before We Leave, Brett talks with the one and only, Israel Isaac. Israel is most famously known for his appearances on the hit reality television show "Vanderpump Rules" and youtube sketches...
Apr 1, 20241h 1mS2<p>On this episode, Brett talks with Dancer, Actor, and Finance Worker, Sean Paul Payton. Sean Paul hails from Ohio, and on this episode of A Word Before We Leave, the two of them discuss how Sean acquired the amount of...
Episode #22
22: Nick Lombardo and The Family You Make.
Mar 11, 202459 minS2<p>On this episode, Brett talks with the one and only Nick Lombardo! Nick is a Photographer and Video Editor based in Kanas City, and is also a brother from another mother to Brett. Join us as Nick and Brett recollect...
Feb 12, 202443 minS2<p>On this Episode, Brett talks to Abigail Porter, aka @z00m.ie on Instagram and Tik tok about her pathway to becoming a social media content creator, and the realities of virality per post. We dive into topics of the...
Episode #20
20: Cj Colon and the Magic Within
Jan 25, 202456 minS2<p>On this episode, Brett talks with Cj Colon, aka @1ofurfriends on instagram. Cj is from Florida, currently coast to coast producing tracks for some of the biggest upcoming names in the hip hop and rnb world. CJ has...
Episode #19
19: Tural Erel and The Trip to Japan.
Jan 8, 202453 minS2<p>On this episode, Brett talks with Tural Erel. Tural shares with us the story about his recent visit to Japan, and how that trip has altered the course of his life. From experiencing a new culture, exploring his home...
Episode #18
18: Idalis Araya, It'll Be Okay.
Nov 17, 202348 minS2<p>On this Episode, Brett talks with Singer/ Songwriter, IDALIS. Idalis is from New York City, Brooklyn, and moved to Los Angeles, California, to further her career as a singer in the hip hop and pop world of music...
Episode #17
17. Nona Pittman, on Faith and Justice.
Oct 31, 202341 minS2<p>In this episode, we talk with the wonderful Nona Pittman! Nona is a social worker here in Los Angeles that is passionate about justice, her faith in god, book reading, and so much more! Join us in this conversation...
Episode #16
16. Ethan Pate, My Best Friend.
Oct 23, 202356 minS2<p>On this episode, Brett talks with his friend of 18 years, Ethan Pate. This episode goes into topics of pop culture, looking for jobs, a lifetime of friendship, and so much more! Stick around for Ethan's word before...
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