Stories & Sounds

A Nashville-based organization is making a huge difference in the lives of inmates across the country, and it all started when one man found himself spending a day in prison...but not in the way you'd think. Join Jonas as he goes behind bars to experience what happens when you send musicians to prison. Learn more about Send Musicians To Prison: https://www.sendmusicianstoprison.com/ For more Stori...

A band who breaks all the rules auctions off some prime real estate on eBay. But did it pay off? Did it move the needle? What did their fans think? Let’s hear what the buyer has to say. Connect with Earthquake Lights: https://www.earthquake-lights.com/ Connect with Vulfpeck: https://www.vulfpeck.com/ For more Stories & Sounds: Website:  www.storiesandsounds.show Instagram:  www.insta...

Scooby-Doo: A classic cartoon with a timeless soundtrack. But why did its songs seem to disappear? And is loving ostriches a euphemism for interethnic dating? There's no one more qualified to answer these questions than Austin Roberts, the unrecognized voice of a generation. For more Stories & Sounds: Website:  www.storiesandsounds.show Instagram:  www.instagram.com/storiesandsoundsp...

When does coincidence morph into something more? The mysterious connection between The Wizard of Oz and Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon may cause you to suspend your disbelief, especially when movie synchronization expert, Andrew Wendland, chimes in to the conversation. MOVIESYNCS.COM: https://moviesyncs.com/ For more Stories & Sounds: Website:  www.storiesandsounds.show Instagram:&nbs...

How did a band blow up before the internet? For They Might Be Giants, the answer is just a phone call away. Join Jonas and TMBG founding member, John Flansburgh, as they dive deep into the lore behind a musical phone line sensation that put the Brooklyn-based alternative duo on the map. Find out more about They Might Be Giants: https://www.theymightbegiants.com/ Who is Mike Buffington? https://mik...

Though not many people know the name "Will Owsley," Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Ben Folds, and countless other artists do. What begins as a deep-dive into the life and legacy of the late Nashville rocker leads to conversations with his notorious friends and a treasure hunt in Alabama. Find out more about Vince GIll: https://www.vincegill.com/ Find out more about Amy Grant: https://amygrant.com/ Find ou...

Stories & Sounds is an investigative audio adventure documenting legacy, brought together by the mystery of music. Hosted by producer and musician, Jonas Litton, each episode thoughtfully curates both familiar and obscure tales from our beloved musical history. Join the journey through immersive audio storytelling, exclusive interviews with household names, and deep-dives into dusty internet c...