Year-End Letter to Subscribers
Friends,
As 2025 comes to a close, I wanted to take a moment to speak directly to you—not about a specific episode or guest—but about The Town Square Podcast itself.
When Gabriel and I started this podcast, we didn’t set out to build a brand or a business. We set out to create a space where thoughtful, long-form conversations could still happen—where leaders, neighbors, and community voices could sit together and talk honestly through the messy middle.
Thanks to you, that idea has become something real.
Amplifying Newton.
Over the past year, The Town Square Podcast has grown in ways we honestly didn’t anticipate. With the support of local advertisers and listener donations, we were able to add video to the show—an investment that has dramatically expanded our reach. Short clips and reels from these conversations are now reaching thousands of people who may never have found the podcast otherwise. One TikTok clip alone has passed 13,500 views, and our YouTube shorts regularly reach hundreds more.
That visibility matters. It brings new listeners into the conversation and helps amplify the voices and stories of Newton County and surrounding areas.
Here’s the transparent part.
It costs about $5,000 per year to operate The Town Square Podcast. That covers production, hosting, equipment, software, marketing, and the basic infrastructure that keeps the show consistent and accessible. To date, Gabriel and I have not paid ourselves—we’ve reinvested everything back into improving the podcast. As the show continues to grow, our hope is to eventually build in a small stipend that allows us to keep showing up consistently without compromising quality or independence.
Invitation.
As we plan for 2026, we wanted to invite our listeners into that process.
If this podcast has informed you…
If it’s helped you better understand our community…
If you believe Newton County is better when we listen to one another…
We’d be honored if you’d consider making a year-end donation to support The Town Square Podcast.
Some listeners prefer a one-time gift. Others find recurring monthly giving—even $5 or $10 a month—an easier way to support the show while helping us plan responsibly for the year ahead.
There’s no pressure and no expectation—only an open invitation.
This podcast has always belonged to the community it serves. Your support—whether financial, through sharing episodes, or simply by listening—helps ensure these conversation continue into 2026 and beyond.
Thank you for being a part of it.
With gratitude,
Trey Bailey
Co-Host, The Town Square Podcast
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