A Word Before We Leave

A compilation of some of the best moments from season one of "A Word Before We Leave". As we gear forward, expand our team, and prepare for Season 2, we wanted to share with you, the listener, some moments you may have missed or would like to revisit to get in the spirit for future episodes to come, but also to celebrate the stories shared on record thus far. This episode also contains a...

For the Final Episode of season one of A Word Before We Leave, Brett talks with Griffin Katz. Griffin is a Hollywood painter, artist, abstract visual medium, and many more. Griffin and Brett discuss the feelings behind the Absurd, Mental Health, The creative drive that comes from painting, Inner-Hunger for more resources, and how to overcome the days when you can't get out of bed. This episode...

On this episode of A Word Before We Leave, Brett talks with the lovely, and deeply philosophical, Cole Sage. Brett and Cole go way back to early high school days, and today on this episode, they take a trip down Cole's experience with going to the Military post high school  graduation, his passion for music, the inner philosophy that fascinates him, as well as some light stories to invite you...

On this Episode, Brett talks with the lovely Emily Schukai! Brett and Emily have known each other for quite a long time, so the repertoire between is instantaneous. Brett and Emily dive into thoughts of the people around us and how important people are for the continual impact and movement of the planet and the individual lives on it. Other topics such as overcoming grief, New York versus Los Ange...

Today Brett dives deep into the topics of Photography, Writing, Creating, and the well being and importance of Love with our wonderful guest, Lizzie Bromley! Lizzie is currently a freelance photographer who published her own 'zine, titled "Everyday Feelings" with the collaboration of many talents and passions. Graphic Design, no problem, Photography, a natural, and writing? What can't this woman d...

On this episode after brief midseason break, A Word Before We Leave returns, with Brett interviewing Jacob Harding. Jacob is a film maker, director, writer, and all around splendid human being, who dives into the passion of film, the fortunes of being an older brother, and the impact depression has had on his life. We get real vulnerable on this episode, and we thank you for respectfully joining u...

To entertain. The creative and inspiring, Sam Harding, of Kansas City Missouri, talks with Brett about the process and path that led him to become a singer, producer, and actor out in Los Angeles, CA. We explore the topics of heartbreak, the inspiration for creation, and the youthful memories of play as children in this episode, along with featuring a new segment, "Spoken Word" Written and perform...

On this episode, Brett talks with Maylee Garcia. Maylee is a current third grade teacher in Lincoln Nebraska, and has a lot to say about the dynamics of the classroom and being a teacher. This episode also introduces the brand new segment, "Word In!" for the first time, where listeners like yourself call in and answer a question from Brett! We all hope you enjoy this episode of A Word Before We Le...

On this episode of A Word Before We Leave, Brett interview old friend and film maker, Ishan Parikh. Ishan and Brett have worked and created a number of films, including Deranged (2016), Aimless (2017), and award winning short film, Entropic (2021). Today Ishan and Brett dive into old memories, the core fundamentals of making a movie, and the mentality that it takes to get up and learn from past mi...

On this episode of A Word Before We Leave, Brett goes to Chicago to talk with Morgan McCoy. Morgan is currently a pediatric nurse in downtown Chicago, whom is also a father, husband, and Dog Dad, and Morgan has the challenge of pursuing something brand new in his daily life.

Today on A Word Before We Leave, Brett talks to Parker Reil. Parker is a 23 year old currently living in Nebraska Lincoln, and we dive into the various joys of video gaming, and the existential thoughts that live within the mind of someone passionate about the hooks of gaming.