Best of Johnston County

About Best of Johnston County

Best of Johnston County" dives into the stories that make this North Carolina community unique. Brought to you by the trusted legal at Breeden Law Office and hosted by Jonathan Breeden, this podcast showcases all aspects of life in Johnston County. It features insights from business owners, political figures, community members, and even engages with significant subjects in the realm of family law. Amid the daily hustle and bustle, sometimes, we just take a step back to appreciate what lies at the heart of Johnston County.

Publisher

Jonathan Breeden

Category

business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Nov 2023

Latest episode

26 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

158 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Oct 2026

   Finding Yourself After Divorce

   What happens when the marriage you thought would last forever comes to an end? How do you rebuild your confidence, rediscover who you are, and believe that happiness is possible again? In this episode, Jonathan Breeden sits down with divorce and relationship coach Anna Howerton to explore the emotional side of divorce, the power of changing your mindset, and why the end of a marriage doesn't have to mean the end of your story.

2. 

   19 Oct 2026

   Should You Sign a Prenup?

   Could a prenuptial agreement protect your future while creating unexpected problems in your marriage? In this special Ask Jonathan Anything episode of The Best of Johnston County Podcast, I sit down with Raena Burch to unpack what prenups actually do, why they're especially important for second and third marriages, and how they can affect everything from retirement savings to raising children. We also discuss the biggest mistakes couples make, why timing matters, and the conversations every couple should have before saying "I do."

3. 

   12 Oct 2026

   From College Softball to Entrepreneurship

   What does it take to go from a college softball player struggling with nutrition to owning two successful local businesses before your career has even begun? In this episode, Jonathan Breeden sits down with Johnston County native AnnaKate Gilchrist to talk about her unexpected journey into entrepreneurship, the growing demand for protein-packed drinks, and why giving back to the community that raised her matters just as much as growing her business.

Who has been a guest on Best of Johnston County

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Jonathan Breeden
• Robert Weaver
• Stacy Beard
• Randy Berry
• Joy Callahan

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

332,314

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

13 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 74 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

93

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

51

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.