Why I Social

Christopher Barrows

Booking Overview

This is an interview-led social media and marketing podcast featuring practitioners, founders, and communications leaders who explain how they use social strategically in organizations and businesses. Agencies could credibly pitch social media strategists, marketing and communications executives, community or customer advocacy leaders, and founders of relevant tools or services; booking difficulty is low because guests are generally accessible professionals rather than major public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 300

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 181 subscribers

Instagram: 1.2k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

whyisocial@gmail.com

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Host

Christopher Barrows - Christopher Barrows hosts a podcast focused on how professionals and organizations use social media, marketing, and communications strategies.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low

Typical Credentials:

Professional experience in social media, marketing, communications, community management, customer advocacy, content strategy, or a related business function. Founders and executives with a relevant business, tool, or organizational case study are also a strong fit.

Required Achievements:

Leadership of marketing, communications, social media, or customer advocacy programs, Founding or building a social media, marketing, or communications business or product, Development of practical community, content, brand, or communications strategies

Recent Guest Discussions

Nicole Rodriguez - Nonprofit And Mission-driven Marketing, Integrated Communications, Data-informed Strategy, And Stakeholder Engagement.

Jenn Pedde - Customer Advocacy, Community Building, Crisis Communications, Celebrity Branding, And Human-centered Communication.

Blake Mischley - Higher Education Social Media, Student Recruitment, First-generation Students, AI Search, And Building Social Media Tools For Universities.

Joshua Altman - Social-first Communications, Content Distribution, Brand Narrative, Communications Frameworks, And Repurposing Content Across Channels.

Derek Hales - Building Trust, Objective Content, SEO, Social Strategy, Content Marketing, And Developing Authority Through Evidence-based Publishing.

Recent Topics

Business, Social Media Marketing, Communications, Content Marketing, Community Management

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

Why I Social

Episode 45 - Steven Puri

October 06, 2026

In this episode of the Why I Social podcast, host Chris Barrows sits down with Steven Puri, CEO and Founder of The Sukha Company. Steven's career bridges engineering and storytelling. Drawing on his computer engineering background and creative communication skills, he moved into the film industry through digital visual effects, contributing to films like Independence Day, before taking on studio executive roles at Sony, DreamWorks, and Fox. Today, he leads The Sukha Company, building a tool ...

Episode 44 - Nicole Rodriguez

September 07, 2026

In this episode of the Why I Social podcast, host Chris Barrows sits down with Nicole Rodriquez, Senior Manager (Marketing and Communications) at The American Epilepsy Society. At the American Epilepsy Society, Nicole leads as a strategic marketing and communications leader responsible for advancing the organization's mission, elevating brand visibility, and driving stakeholder engagement through integrated, data-informed strategies. She previously served as a Communications Strategist and M...

Episode 43 - Jenn Pedde

August 25, 2026

In this episode of the Why I Social podcast, host Chris Barrows sits down with Jenn, Vice President of Customer Advocacy at PeoplePath, to explore how an unconventional career path through entertainment, international education, and community management shaped a unique approach to customer advocacy and social media strategy. Jenn's journey reveals how diverse professional experiences compound into sophisticated communication skills. After starting as a publicity intern at Island Def Jam manag...

Frequently asked questions

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Why I Social

How do I get in touch with Why I Social?

Why I Social is hosted by Christopher Barrows. Its publicly listed email is whyisocial@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Why I Social?

The publicly listed email for Why I Social: whyisocial@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Why I Social have?

Podseeker estimates Why I Social reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Why I Social?

Why I Social typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Professional experience in social media, marketing, communications, community management, customer advocacy, content strategy, or a related business function. Founders and executives with a relevant business, tool, or organizational case study are also a strong fit. Common among recent guests: Leadership of marketing, communications, social media, or customer advocacy programs; Founding or building a social media, marketing, or communications business or product; Development of practical community, content, brand, or communications strategies. Recent guests include Nicole Rodriguez, Jenn Pedde, and Blake Mischley.

How hard is it to get booked on Why I Social?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Why I Social cover?

Recent episodes cover Business, Social Media Marketing, Communications, Content Marketing, and Community Management. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

whyisocial@gmail.com

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