Why I Social

Why I Social brings brings you candid conversations with folks who truly get social media - from average joe to CEO. Each podcast invites you to get to know social media professionals beyond their social media handle. Go beyond the handle with Why I Social.

Episode 162 - Chris "Sully" Sully (@CSSully) 07/03/2018

Episode 162 - Chris "Sully" Sully (@CSSully) Chris Sully (@CSSully) is Marketing Manager at Funko. He's also the co-owner of Nerd FU. He is the host/co-host of multiple podcasts including Funko's Funkast. His journey to Funko (his number one job) is one that will inspire many to chase their dreams. /episode/index/show/whyisocial/id/6769349

Episode 161 - Alesia Hendley (@TheSmoothFactor) 06/19/2018

Episode 161 - Alesia Hendley (@TheSmoothFactor) Alesia Hendley (@TheSmoothFactor on Twitter) is an audio-visual operator and multi-media journalist. She is a co-host for the Social Slice (learn more at socialslice.io) and has a passion for technology (especially audio-visual). Alesia was also recommended to the podcast by alum Brad Parler. /episode/index/show/whyisocial/id/6721918

Episode 160 - Social Good and Influence for Good (Special Episode) 06/05/2018

Episode 160 - Social Good and Influence for Good (Special Episode) Taking a break from the usual conversations taking place on Why I Social - this episode looks at the power of social media to do social good. It also calls back to the work of many of the alumni of the podcast who are doing good things and providing positive social influence to inform and educate others on important global conversations. /episode/index/show/whyisocial/id/6670761

Episode 159 - Amy Jauman (@Amyjauman) 05/22/2018

Episode 159 - Amy Jauman (@Amyjauman) Amy Jauman is the Chief Learning Officer at the National Institute for Social Media. Additionally, she serves as an adjunct professor in business and marketing at St. Catherine University and owns Remotely Smart. She has extensive experience with instruction from early-childhood education to adult education. /episode/index/show/whyisocial/id/6621853

Episode 158 - Rob Zaleski (@Robzie_) 05/08/2018

Episode 158 - Rob Zaleski (@Robzie_) Rob Zaleski is a Digital Content Marketer at ShippingEasy in Austin. In addition, he's the host of a new podcast, Keep Marketing Weird. Previous experiences also include time as Marketing Manager for Marketing Profs and Content Marketing Associate for Main Street Hub. /episode/index/show/whyisocial/id/6569669

Episode 157 - Ryan Farrell (@Ryan_Farrell6) 04/17/2018

Episode 157 - Ryan Farrell (@Ryan_Farrell6) Ryan Farrell is a Digital Marketing Specialist at Purdue University. He has been working in marketing since 2012 and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations from University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. He is the also proud father of three children. /episode/index/show/whyisocial/id/6490283

Episode 156 - Tess Kaytmaz (@tessmeonit) 04/03/2018

Episode 156 - Tess Kaytmaz (@tessmeonit) Tess Kaytmaz currently works at Cross Fit Virtuosity in Brooklyn and is one of the most passionate people I've had the pleasure of meeting through social media (and previous guests, members of #SMUN). She has a background in social media - which she most recently has used to take on the challenge of mental health awareness. /episode/index/show/whyisocial/id/6435969

Episode 155 - Casie Shimansky Returns (@TheNameisCasie) 03/20/2018

Episode 155 - Casie Shimansky Returns (@TheNameisCasie) Casie Shimansky is an award-winning social media strategist for Cisco's talent brand team. She is a previous guest on the show and the first to return as an alum for a regular episode of the podcast. It's also possible you follow her dog on Instagram. /episode/index/show/whyisocial/id/6385110

Episode 154 - Katie Santo (@HeyJustKatie) 03/06/2018

Episode 154 - Katie Santo (@HeyJustKatie) Katie Santo is Web Training and Content Support Specialist at New York University. She has previously worked at Apple as an in-store guest/trainer expert. She joins the show with an engaging Twitter presence that is both educational and embraces pop culture. /episode/index/show/whyisocial/id/6334434

Sessions - Episode 8 (Twitter's New Bookmark Feature) 02/28/2018

Sessions - Episode 8 (Twitter's New Bookmark Feature) Welcome to the eighth episode of Why I Social Sessions - where we bring you short discussions focused on one singular topic. This is not your standard Why I Social episode where we learn about a guest - but instead - we focus on important topics impacting the social media space today. /episode/index/show/whyisocial/id/6313639

Episode 153 - Willis Williams (@Social_Chef) 02/20/2018

Episode 153 - Willis Williams (@Social_Chef) Willis Williams is Digital Strategist for Dealer Authority. Originally from the Bronx, Williams currently lives in upstate New York and is active in the community volunteering at the Woodstock Film Festival. He is also an ambassador for Hootsuite. /episode/index/show/whyisocial/id/6279240

Episode 152 - Justin Gatewood (@lightjump) 02/06/2018

Episode 152 - Justin Gatewood (@lightjump) Justin Gatewood (@lightjump) is Web, SharePoint and Cloud Systems Administrator at Victor Valley College. He served as a member of the United States Navy from 1990 through 1995 as a Cryptologic Technician receiving the rank of Petty Officer Second Class. /episode/index/show/whyisocial/id/6228916

Special Announcement: New Sponsor for Why I Social 02/06/2018

Special Announcement: New Sponsor for Why I Social Before releasing the next episode of Why I Social - episode 152 - host Chris Barrows has a special announcement to make regarding the new sponsor of the podcast. /episode/index/show/whyisocial/id/6228706

Episode 151 - Jessica Matthews (@purelyjess) 01/23/2018

Episode 151 - Jessica Matthews (@purelyjess) Jessica Matthews is the Digital Media Director for the First Lady of New York City. Her previous experience includes the New York Times and New York University. She also interned at Google before beginning her full-time career as a social media and digital marketing professional. /episode/index/show/whyisocial/id/6183233

Episode 72 - The One With Ikea Babies 01/15/2018

Episode 72 - The One With Ikea Babies On this week's episode, our hosts discover Ikea's new line of products - pregnancy tests. Also, GoPro is more like "oh no". /episode/index/show/whyisocial/id/6149173

Episode 150 - Dr. Josie Ahlquist (@josieahlquist) 01/09/2018

Episode 150 - Dr. Josie Ahlquist (@josieahlquist) Dr. Josie Ahlquist is a digital leadership educator (josieahlquist.com), teacher and speaker. She has been in education since 2003 including 12 years working at the university level. She currently serves as Research Associate and Instructor at Florida State University and has been named the "Top 50 Must-Read Higher Education Technology blog" by Ed Tech Magazine three times since 2013. /episode/index/show/whyisocial/id/6129557

Episode 71 - The One Where Every Fruit Goes Bad 01/08/2018

Episode 71 - The One Where Every Fruit Goes Bad On this week's episode, there are a lot of fruit puns/jokes. It's all Amir's fault. Also, "Bright" really wasn't that bad. Seriously, give it a chance and enjoy it for what it was - a movie that's a lot better than Suicide Squad. /episode/index/show/whyisocial/id/6125012

Episode 70 - The One With A Brand New Year 01/01/2018

Episode 70 - The One With A Brand New Year On this week's episode, Amir and Chris look back at 2017 and poorly attempt to predict the future. We assume it's poorly because we haven't seen the future yet - so they could in-fact be prophets. Also, that dude who scheduled six dates in one night returns to the show - find out why! /episode/index/show/whyisocial/id/6104895

Episode 149 - The State of the Podcast (2017) 12/27/2017

Episode 149 - The State of the Podcast (2017) On this week's episode, host Chris Barrows (@CBarrows) looks back at 2017, shares some of his favorite episodes (5, of course) and looks forward to 2018. /episode/index/show/whyisocial/id/6092399

Episode 69 - The One With Too Much Tube 12/26/2017

Episode 69 - The One With Too Much Tube On this week's episode, it's basically a holiday episode. Only, no holiday music - because of music rights and stuff. Or time. You decide the reason. Also, the truth is out there. /episode/index/show/whyisocial/id/6089971

Episode 68 - The One With Less Digital Beef 12/18/2017

Episode 68 - The One With Less Digital Beef On this week's episode, Amazon and Google have less beef. It's kind of like a sequel in the way The Last Jedi is a sequel to The Force Awakens. Also, we don't spoil The Last Jedi - in case that was some sort of a concern of yours. /episode/index/show/whyisocial/id/6055877

Episode 148 - Chad Jennings (@ChadJennings22) 12/12/2017

Episode 148 - Chad Jennings (@ChadJennings22) Chad Jennings is a beat writer and columnist for the Boston Herald. He previously has written for the Journal News (NY) and the Scranton Times-Tribune (Scranton). He currently covers the Boston Red Sox for the Herald and social plays a large role in that coverage. Hear his story on this week's episode. And of course, Why Does He Social?! Share your thoughts on this week's episode with Subscribe on , , or Follow at . Connect with Chad on Connect With Chad on . If you know someone who deserves their story told, let me know! Tweet me at @CBarrows or @WhyISocial using #WhyISocialGuest Interested in being a part of the Why I Social family? Why I Social is now accepting monthly - inquire at @[email protected] for additional information. /episode/index/show/whyisocial/id/6036575

Episode 67 - The One With Digital Beef 12/11/2017

Episode 67 - The One With Digital Beef On this week's episode, Amazon and Google have some beef. Also, it's pretty clear beef if on Zonozi's mind /episode/index/show/whyisocial/id/6030606

Episode 66 - The One Where Bitcoin Is The Reel Deal 12/04/2017

Episode 66 - The One Where Bitcoin Is The Reel Deal On this week's episode, Amir and Chris break down what's up with this whole "Bitcoin" thing. Also, it's supersized. An extra 10 minutes just because we like you - or we had a lot to say - you decide. /episode/index/show/whyisocial/id/6006495

Episode 147 - Social Thanks from Why I Social Alumni 12/02/2017

Episode 147 - Social Thanks from Why I Social Alumni This week's episode is a bit of a callback - as alumni from previous episodes returned to give thanks - and props - to those in the space who have inspired them. Note: My sincere apologies for the delay on this week's episode. In light of being sick, I didn't realize it never went out as scheduled. My gratitude for understanding. Share your thoughts on this week's episode with Subscribe on , , or Follow at . If you know someone who deserves their story told, let me know! Tweet me at @CBarrows or @WhyISocial using #WhyISocialGuest Interested in being a part of the Why I Social family? inquire at @[email protected] for additional information. /episode/index/show/whyisocial/id/6002031

Episode 65 - The One Where Facebook Goes Streaking 11/27/2017

Episode 65 - The One Where Facebook Goes Streaking On this week's episode, Amir and Chris confess their Black Friday purchases. Also, our hosts debate the intention behind a recent McDonald's tweet. /episode/index/show/whyisocial/id/5981330

Episode 64 - The One With (Black Friday) Dealz Ya'll 11/22/2017

Episode 64 - The One With (Black Friday) Dealz Ya'll On this week's episode, we got deals. LOTS OF DEALZ. Also, Paris Hilton claims she invented the selfie. We have strong feelings on such a claim. /episode/index/show/whyisocial/id/5969647

Episode 146 - Liz Gross (@LizGross144) 11/14/2017

Episode 146 - Liz Gross (@LizGross144) Dr. Liz Gross is the Founding Director of Campus Sonar. As far as social listening goes, she is one of the most respected persons in the social media industry and higher education. She also serves as an instructor for Karine Joly's Higher Ed Experts. Hear her story on this week's episode. And of course, Why Does She Social?! Share your thoughts on this week's episode with Subscribe on , , or Follow at . Connect with Liz on Connect With Liz on . If you know someone who deserves their story told, let me know! Tweet me at @CBarrows or @WhyISocial using #WhyISocialGuest Interested in being a part of the Why I Social family? Why I Social is now accepting monthly - inquire at @[email protected] for additional information. /episode/index/show/whyisocial/id/5942183

Episode 63 - The One That's Musical.ly to your ears 11/13/2017

Episode 63 - The One That's Musical.ly to your ears On this week's episode, Amir admits he's never watched, Harry Potter. Also, Sean Parker is at it (again). /episode/index/show/whyisocial/id/5938325

Episode 62 - The One With Cabin WiFi 11/07/2017

Episode 62 - The One With Cabin WiFi On this week's episode, Amir is operating on shoddy wifi. Also, the episode went up a day late. It's the internet's fault. It was supposed to go on time. We don't make excuses here though. It's late. Want to fight about it? We don't - we're peaceful co-hosts. Hopefully, if you've even read this far, you've forgiven us by now. /episode/index/show/whyisocial/id/5919939

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