As The Story Grows

Chapter 218 - "What's It Mean To Survive A Cataclysm" ...as read by Nat and Ben from Spaceships This week we welcome Nathaniel Fitzgerald and Ben Gooding from the band Spaceships to the podcast. We chat about the long road from pop punk to a solo project that eventually led to Spaceships. Spaceships just released Pillars, which was released on cassette from Friend Club Records (it's currently sold...

Chapter 217 - "Too Young To Be A Country Music Star" ...as read by Joey Esquibel of the Velvet Blue Music Podcast The alternative title for this week’s chapter could’ve been "meeting the right people at the  right time." Joey talks about meeting Travis Zimmerman and how the prospect of working with Jason Martin led him to join Jupiter James and how they became one of Velvet Blue Music’s first sign...

Chapter 216 - "Our Enduring Friendship" ...as read by Ryan Parrish of Hopesfall and In Parallel   This week I’m excited to welcome back Ryan Parrish to the podcast. Ryan chats about rejoining Hopesfall and the music they’re creating now. Then we chat about the new In Parallel record, Fashioner, out this Friday September 4th via Wiretap Records. In Parallel - https://inparallelband.bandcamp.com/ Sn...

Chapter 215 - "I Really Wanted To Aim For a Pop/Mainstream End Goal" ...as read by Cayley Spivey This week we welcome former Small Talks front woman Cayley Spivey to the podcast. Cayley just released her debut solo single, "SFU." You can find the video on YouTube and the track on your favorite streaming platform. Cayley discusses trying to kick start a music scene in Myrtle Beach, being ready to s...

Chapter 214 - "Arizona Was Famous For That" ...as read by Jon Parker and Ryan Knutson of Nodes of the Ranvier This week I’m joined by Jon Parker and Ryan Knutson, formerly of Nodes of the Ranvier and currently of March in Arms. Jon and Ryan share stories of the college where the band started, haunted houses in Arizona, the differences between their experience with Facedown Records and Victory, and...

Chapter 213 - "Where Shadows Go To Speak" ...as read by Stephen O'Sicky of Caterpillars Caterpillars will release their new record, Where Shadows Go To Speak on August 28th via Friend Club Records. Stephen talks about how his dad was almost a one hit wonder, how moving for a girl cost his old band a chance to sign with Equal Vision Records, and the new Caterpillars record. Where Shadows Go To Spea...

Chapter 212 - "How To Do PR For Musicians" ...as read by Bob Bradley of Scars of Tomorrow and Fake Figures This week we welcome Scars of Tomorrow and Fake Figures bassists Bob Bradley to the podcast. Bob chats about Scars of Tomorrow and getting to work with a ton of amazing producers over their career, being a part of Victory Records, and going from band guy to working in public relations. Earlie...

Chapter 211 - "Long Answer To A Short Question" ...as read by Greg Jehanian of mewithoutYou This week I’m excited to have Greg Jehanian from mewithoutYou on the podcast. Greg just released a new solo record as Geology called Light Of the Risen Year, which is pay what you want on Bandcamp. Greg chats with me about The Operation, joining mewithoutYou, the writing process for It’s All Crazy, leaving...

Chapter 210 - "Trying To Get The Energy and Emotion Out There" ...as read by Josh Kemble of Dogwood and Saint Didacus This week we welcome Dogwood and Saint Didacus frontman Josh Kemble to the podcast. Josh talks about Dogwood’s history, including their time with Rescue Records and how the music scene changed over the course of their time on Tooth & Nail Records. We also talk about how the band’s...

Chapter 209 - "We Just Loved What We Were Doing" ...as read by Rich Tremblay of Sick of Change Sick of Change signed with Bettie Rocket so quickly after they formed that they hadn't finished writing their debut record, In Our Time of Need. Rich and I chat about the band's whirlwind career, the Bettie Rocket and punk scene, and what Rich is up to these days.  ---------- Chapter 209 Music: Sick of C...

Chapter 208 - "Introducing Down Again" ...as read by Lenny, Lucas, and Alex of Down Again.  This week I'm please to have the members of Down Again on the podcast. Down Again is a brand new post hardcore outfit that just released their debut album, "The Devil Is A Gentleman." We talk about the members musical evolution, writing an album while in different parts of the country, the lyrical themes on...

Chapter 207 - "We Were A Little Bit Lost In the Shuffle" ...as read by Mike Wright of Ironside This week I’m excited to welcome Ironside and Fighting Jacks guitarist Mike Wright to the show. Mike was also the guitarist in Bettie Rocket Records band Freeto Boat. Mike and I chat about the Bettie Rocket scene, Tooth and Nail’s in-between era, getting lost on the roster, and his new project, Ironside....

Chapter 206 - "I'm Glad People Can Still Get Into It" ...as read by Jesse Smith of Serpent Servant Slave I'm so stoked that I got to chat with former Zao drummer Jesse Smith. Jesse talks about his new micro greens business, the early days of Zao, and Jesse's post Zao projects, including Gods, The Holy Ghost, and his brand new project, Serpent Servant Slave.  Give Serpent Servant Slave a follow on...

Chapter 205 - "Zao Was An Unforgettable Time In My Life" ...as read by Shawn Jonas of Zao and Symphony In Peril I'm super stoked that Shawn and I were finally able to connect and chat for the podcast. Shawn talks about his athleticism that led him to be able to hold out his screams, the early days of Zao, why Symphony In Peril went with Facedown instead of Solid State, and wanting to recording aga...

Chapter 204 - "We Weren't Really Sure It Was Going To Work" ...as read by Mike Boddington of Crux This week, we welcome Crux drummer Mike Boddington to the show. Mike talks about Rush's influence in his life, the late 80's/early 90's underground scene in Portland, and the band's place in the early Tooth &Nail scene.  ---------- Chapter 204 Music: Crux - "New Morality" Empty Tomb - "Circle of Power...

Chapter 203 - "It Became So Therapeutic For Me" ...as read by Daniel Terry of Discography Discussion This week we welcome fellow podcaster Daniel Terry to the show. Daniel walks us through his musical evolution, the band that just ended and how podcasting filled a music shaped hole in his life. If you aren't already listening to Discography Discussion, I recommend giving it a spin.  Discography Di...

Chapter 202 - "It Boosted Us To A Whole Second Career" ...as read by David Josiah Curtis from Run Kid Run David's first band was Side Walk Slam. Once the band started, momentum built fast. They ended up catching Brandon Ebel's eye at Cornerstone and took off from there. David chats about his punk roots, the transition from Side Walk Slam to Run Kid Run, and what his musical future looks like.  Fol...

Chapter 201 - "Music Was My Only Thing" ...as read by Maggie Gently This week we welcome Maggie Gently to the podcast. Maggie used to front the pop-punk band The Total Bettys and is stepping out as a solo artist, releasing her debut ep, Good Cry, May 29th via Brace Cove Records. Maggie discusses her passion for music and the themes on Good Cry.  Pre-order Good Cry on Cassette at https://www.bracec...

Chapter 200 - "Appreciative Of What We Had" ...as read by Kelly Reaves and Nick Brunson of Haste I was excited to see Furnace Fest 2020 announce a Haste reunion. Haste wasn't the biggest band in the hardcore/metal scene but their unique sound deserves to be heard by more people. Kelly and Nick share what the scene in Birmingham was like, the reception they got nationally, and why 2020 was the year...

Chapter 199 - "Adventure Always Comes At Me" ...as read by Eric Collins of MrENC Eric Collins is probably best known as the frontman of Denison Marrs. Eric walks us through his discography. From signing to 6x6 and touring with Stavesacre and Puller, which led to the band joining Velvet Blue Music, the transition to Floodgate over Tooth and Nail, The Dark Romantics, and his solo work, MrENC.  You c...

Chapter 198 - "This Feels Like The Official Start" ...as read by Joe Calderon and Grayson Hurd from Lightworker Welcome Lightworker to the podcast! Lightworker just signed with Solid State Records and have announced their debut record, Fury By Failure. Joe and Grayson chat about how the band got the started, getting connected with Solid State and writing and recording Fury By Failure.  Give Lightw...

Chapter 197 - "A Desire To Help Encourage Weird Music" ...as read by Jeremy Hunt and Caiden Withey from Qoheleth This week I'm excited to have Jeremy and Caiden from noise/art rock band Qoheleth on the show. The group has released cassettes, VHS tapes, a radio, zines, toys, and started their own record label to promote music that is pushing the boundaries of art. At the end of 2019 the band releas...

Chapter 196 - "The Pop Disaster" ...as read by Luke Easter formerly of Tourniquet Former Tourniquet vocalist Luke Easter joins us this week to chat about growing up, how Bryan Gray is the reason he ended up in Tourniquet, the band's evolving sound, and his solo record, The Pop Disaster.  Check out The Pop Disaster - https://lukeeaster.bandcamp.com/album/the-pop-disaster Follow Luke on Facebook - h...

Chapter 195 - "Here's What Death Therapy Can Do Uniquely" ...as read by Jason Wisdom of Death Therapy Jason joins the show for a fourth time to give an update on Death Therapy. Jason talks about the differences between Voices and The Storm Before The Calm, plus the two eps and book  he's currently working on.  Support Jason's new endeavors - https://deaththerapy.bigcartel.com/  Jason's First Time...

Chapter 194 - "I Love Making Records" ...as read by Frank Lenz Drummer/multi-instrumentalist extraordinaire Frank Lenz joined me for a chat about parts of his long career and his most recent solo work. Frank talks about getting connected in the christian rock circuit, the burnout that comes with touring, working with Frank Lenz, and the motivation that lead to his current  musical trajectory. Fran...