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Chapter 237 - "We Wanted To Do Something In The Opposite Direction" ...as read by Ricky Terrell of All HallowedThis week we welcome Ricky Terrell from dance punk outfit All Hallowed to the podcast. Ricky and I walk through his musical journey, how Ryan Adams changed his perception on music, having Aaron Gillespie play drums for All Hallowed, and the merits of sharing all the songs before releasing an album.Stream Kill at - https://allhallowedmusic.bandcamp.com/track/killStarving In the Belly of the Whale - https://starvinginthebellyofthewhale.bandcamp.com/Slim Jim and the Sunset Riders - https://slimjimandthesunsetriders.bandcamp.com/releases----------Chapter 237 Music:All Hallowed - “Kill”Starving In the Belly of the Whale - “Miracles”---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 236 - "If I Didn't Have Material Ready, I'd Be Way More Under Stress" ...as read by Julian Rosen of Common SageThis week we welcome Julian Rosen, frontman for the band Common Sage. Julian gives an overview of his musical influences and his band evolution, plus writing, recording, and not releasing music.Grab some Common Sage tunes - https://commonsage.bandcamp.com/You can also check out Julian's old band Davey Crockett - https://davey-crockett.bandcamp.com/----------Chapter 236 Music:Common Sage - "Wraparound Background"Common Sage - "Oh, December"Common Sage - "Saw Daddy"Common Sage - "Wet Grass"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 235 - "I Can Learn How To Play Bass" ...as read by Rob HornerThis week we welcome former Zao bassist Rob Horner to the podcast. Rob talks about the West Virginia underground scene he came up in, the bass he acquired by trading a Playstation when he first joined Zao, and lots of talk about his time in Zao. We also talk about The Minus Tide, a project Rob was involved in in the early 2000’s.The Minus Tide's Split with Turn Around Norman - https://softrockrenegade.bandcamp.com/album/the-minus-tide-turn-around-norman-split-12Rob's solo project Red Temples - https://redtemples.bandcamp.com/Rest.Land is another project Rob was in - https://restland1.bandcamp.com/You can also find the other Minus Tide records and some other West Virginia bands at https://softrockrenegade.bandcamp.com/----------Chapter 235 Music:Zao - "Savannah"The Minus Tide - "100% Fatality" The Minus Tide - "Die In My Moat"Gods - "The World In Your Arms"Zao - "Desire The End"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG

Chapter 234 - "You Can Always Come Back" ...as read by Séamus ScanlanThis week, I’m excited to share my chat with Séamus Scanlan. Séamus is a new artist on Common Ground Collective. Séamus talks about growing up in Philadelphia, how improv helped him overcome stage fright, and how he started releasing music. We also discuss lullabies and Séamus' ambient project, Níos Moille.Go download Tacony - https://commongroundcollective.bandcamp.com/track/taconyAnd for some older Séamus tunes check out https://seamusscanlan.bandcamp.com/ And Níos Moille is available at https://niosmoille.bandcamp.com/music----------Chapter 234 Music:Séamus Scanlan - "Tacony"Séamus Scanlan - "Maybe Tomorrow"Séamus Scanlan - "Time For Bed"Séamus Scanlan - "Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep"Níos Moille - "Like A Home"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 233 - "I Wanted To Make An Album By Myself, For Myself" ...as read by Nate ParrishThis week, we welcome Nate Parrish to the podcast. Nate released his debut solo record, I’m A Wreck, in 2020. Nate talks about being in a worship band signed with Integrity Records, how he got involved in Kutless, and his punk rock roots that he showcases on I’m A Wreck. Nate is also a visual artist and we talk about the inspiration for his pieces.For Nate's Music and Artwork - https://www.nateparrish.com/To download music from Nate - https://nateparrish.bandcamp.com/music----------Chapter 233 Music:Nate Parrish - "Bullets and Blades"Worth Dying For - "Crazy"Worth Dying For/Fearless BND - "Savior"Nate Parrish - "I'm A Wreck"Nate Parrish - "Mind Monopoly"Nate Parrish - "Politicians and Celebraties"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscribe

Chapter 232 - "There's A Great Redemptive Story In All That" ...as read by Arthur Green of Living SacrificeKicking off 2021, the metal onslaught continues as we welcome Living Sacrifice bassist Arthur Green to the podcast. Arthur and I discuss his musical background, including the bond that led to Eso Charis, his initial intimidation when he joined Living Sacrifice, and how Covid impacted the band celebrating 30 years.Keep up to date with all things happening with Living Sacrifice at https://www.facebook.com/livingsacrifice----------Chapter 232 Music:Living Sacrifice - "Imminent War"Eso-Charis - "Born With A Future"Eso-Charis - "Skimmers"Living Sacrifice - "Bloodwork"Living Sacrifice - "Rules Of Engagement"Living Sacrifice - "The Reaping"Living Sacrifice - "Burn The End"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

2020 RetrospectiveThis week we have a very special “best of” episode. I have clips, featuring interviews we’ve done throughout the year. In order of appearance, you’ll hear from Cliffy Huntington of the Huntingtons, Andrew Godwin from Embodyment, Ted Cookerly of EDL, Shawn Jonas from Zao, Greg Jehanian from mewithoutYou, Ryan Parrish from In Parallel, Maggie Gently, Josh Kembel of Dogwood, Luke Easter from Tourniquet, and Liam Wilson from Azusa. Good way to see what you might’ve missed if you skipped an episode or two this year.Thank you to everyone who listened to the podcast, who shared an episode, left a review or contributed on Patreon this year! ----------Music:Huntingtons - "Say Hi To Your Mom"The Famine - "The New Hell"Every Day Life - "Let It Ride"Zao - "Exchange"mewithoutYou - "Watermelon Ascot"In Parallel - "Deep Dark"Maggie Gently - "Every Night"Dogwood - "Good Times"Tourniquet - "Besprinkled In Scarlet Horror"Azusa - "Golden Words"Azusa - "Aching Ritual"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at Pat

Chapter 231 - "As Much Said As It Is Felt" ...as read by Patrick and Avery from WhitehallThis week I’m excited to introduce Patrick and Avery from the band Whitehall. Whitehall is another new act from Common Ground Collective. The band just dropped "Good Guy" the first single from their upcoming debut full-length "Swordfish Catcher." The guys talk about their influences, playing house shows, and the themes and sound of their upcoming release.Some older Whitehall jams - https://whitehall.bandcamp.com/https://www.whitehalltheband.com/----------Chapter 231 Music:Whitehall - "Good Guy"Whitehall - "Come August"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 230 - "Start A Band With Songs That Everybody Already Knows" ...as read by Jamie Hilsden of Man AliveThis week welcome Jamie Hilsden from Man Alive to the podcast. Jamie is also the brains behind the new Christmas punk group, The Myrrhderers. Jamie talks about growing up Canadian in Israel, the early days of Man Alive and being an overseas band trying to make it in the States. Then we discuss how the community of live music inspired Jamie to start a Christmas band. Go Listen to The Myrrhderers - https://themyrrhderers.bandcamp.com/music----------Chapter 230 Music:The Myrrhderers - "Deck The Halls"Man Alive - "Open Surgery"The Myrrhderers - "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas"The Myrrhderers - "Carol of the Bells"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 229 - "The Life and Death of A Plea For Purging" ...as read by Andy Atkins from A Plea For PurgingThis week I’m joined by former A Plea For Purging frontman, Andy Atkins. Andy breaks down the band’s swan song release, The Life and Death of A Plea For Purging. The Life and Death turns 10 in 2021 and it was fun getting to go through my favorite Plea record with Andy. We chat about the lead up to the record, the writing and recording process, fan reaction, and go track by track to chat about the lyrics. We also talk about the band’s reunion at Facedown Fest in 2017.----------Chapter 229 Music:A Plea For Purging - "The Life"A Plea For Purging - "Music City"A Plea For Purging - "Heart Of A Child"A Plea For Purging - "Miss Fortune"A Plea For Purging - "My Song"A Plea For Purging - "Skin and Bones"A Plea For Purging - "Room For The Dead"A Plea For Purging - "A Fight For Peace"A Plea For Purging - "Words Misread"A Plea For Purging - "Hands and Feet"A Plea For Purging - "Living The Dream"A Plea For Purging - "

Chapter 228 - "I Let It Flow A Bit More" ...as read by Kiliyan Maguire from Charming LiarsThis week, I’m excited to introduce Kiliyan Maguire from Charming Liars to you guys. Charming Liars is a pop rock band from LA. Kiliyan chats about the impact hair metal had on him, translating the band’s sound in a live setting, and breaking free of the album cycle to keep fans engaged.https://www.charmingliars.com/  ----------Chapter 228 Music:Charming Liars - "Losers"Charming Liars - "Disco Elvis"Charming Liars - "Falling"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber 

Chapter 227 - "None Of This Should Be Relevant Right Now" ...as read by Daniel Howe of Ray Gun SolaceThis week we welcome Daniel Howe from Ray Gun Solace and The Natural 20s to the podcast. I chatted with Danny the day before the election, so politics was on the brain. Danny talks about his musical background, the anxiety from the 2016 election that led to him writing Reagan Zealous, and the musical projects he hopes to release in 2021. Go Give Reagan Zealous a spin - https://friendclubrecords.bandcamp.com/album/reagan-zealousAnd then give The Natural 20s a spin - https://natural20s.bandcamp.com/music  ----------Chapter 227 Music:Ray Gun Solace - "This Just Sucks"Ray Gun Solace - "You Stood On the Precipice"The Natural 20s - "Song For An Emo Comp"The Natural 20s - "Beware The Wolves"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber 

Chapter 226 - "We Were Doing Things That People Thought Weren't Good Until They Became Good To Other People" ...as read by Matt Carter of EmeryThis week we welcome Emery guitarist and Labeled Podcast host Matt Carter to the show. Matt and I discuss Emeryland and how the band’s approach to making music has helped them in the pandemic. Plus we deep dive into Emery’s sound and podcasting. Emery - https://www.emerymusic.com/ Emeryland - https://www.emerymusic.com/emeryland   ----------Chapter 226 Music:Emery - "The Road Beneath My Feet"Emery - "The Party Song"Emery - "Butcher's Mouth"Emery - "Now What"Emery - "Voices In The Air"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber 

Chapter 225 - "This Is the Perfect Time To Make Things" ...as read by Jake Ciccotelli from OvergrowThis week we welcome Overgrow frontman Jake Ciccotelli to the podcast. Overgrow has a new ep coming out on December 4th via Common Ground Collective called Hear Your Voice Again. This was a super fun conversation about songwriting and creativity in the time of Covid. We chat about Jake’s early hardcore influences, spending his early 20’s touring with Everyone Leaves, and Overgrows musical evolution.You can find Overgrow's latest singles and previous releases (plus a ton of other killer tunes) at https://commongroundcollective.bandcamp.com/music  ----------Chapter 225 Music:Overgrow - "Broken Things"Everyone Leaves - "Black Umbrellas"Overgrow - "The House You Made"Overgrow - "Hang Over Me"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscribe

Chapter 224 - "We Didn't Want To Be Considered A Nostalgia Band" ...as read by Stacy Hilt of The Casket LotteryThis week I’m exited to share my chat with The Casket Lottery and former Coalesce bassist, Stacy Hilt. The Casket Lottery will release their new record, Short Songs For End Times this Friday, November 6th. Stacy chats about the chaotic early days of Coalesce, The Casket Lottery’s origin, and how much damage Covid has done to the music industry.Photo credit @shutterhappyjosePre-Order Short Songs For End Times - https://shop.merchcentral.com/collections/the-casket-lottery/products/the-casket-lottery-short-songs-for-end-times ----------Chapter 224 Music:The Casket Lottery - "More Blood" Coalesce - "Every Season To"The Casket Lottery - "Black Heart Wench Of Death"The Casket Lottery - "What I Built Last Night"The Casket Lottery - "Big Heart Closed Mind"The Casket Lottery - "Everything Is Broken"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG Facebook

Chapter 223 - "I Wanted To Be The Pop Punk Girl" ...as read by Maggie Schneider of GlimmersThis week we welcome Maggie Schneider from Glimmers to the podcast. Glimmers is another artist that came to my attention via Brittany Hughes at Common Ground Collective. Glimmers started as the solo project of Maggie. She slowly put together a a backing band, recorded an album, and decided that this was a band project and rebranded the project as Glimmers. We discuss how Disney Channel influenced a theater kid to play guitar, and Glimmers debut ep, Cluttered Heart. Photo Courtesy of Matthew Alexander - https://www.mattagarr.com/Give Cluttered Heart a spin and add it to your collection - https://commongroundcollective.bandcamp.com/album/cluttered-heart----------Chapter 223 Music:Glimmers - "For Me It's You"Glimmers - "Mixed Signals"Glimmers - "Don't Tell Me"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.

Chapter 222 - "Young Culture" ...as read by Alex Magnan from Young CultureThis week I’m excited to introduce Alex Magnan from the band Young Culture. Young Culture just dropped their debut, self-titled, LP on Equal Vision Records. It’s a fun debut and the energy on the record came through in my conversation with Alex. We chat about how tough it is to be sitting on a new record and not being able to tour and share your art.Young Culture - http://www.youngcultureny.com/Snag their debut on vinyl - https://equalvision.merchnow.com/products/v2/317919/self-titled-opaque-creme  Or give their debut a spin on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/album/0zedI1W4lGY0lofhA6HhQs ----------Chapter 222 Music:Young Culture - "Better Off As Friends"Young Culture - "Holiday In Vegas"Young Culture - "I'l Be There"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=su

Chapter 221 - "This Actually Makes Sense" ...as read by Rob Froese of Friend Club RecordsThis week, I’m excited to be joined by Friend Club Records co-founder Rob Froese. I’ve enjoyed getting to chat with all the various bands from Friend Club and decided it was time to chat with Rob. Rob and I chat about the friendships that led to Friend Club starting and the quick 6 month rise in popularity. Go Give Friend Club a Listen - https://friendclubrecords.bandcamp.com/musicAnd then buy a cassette or two - https://friendclubrecords.limitedrun.com/store----------Chapter 221 Music:Paul Yoon - "Old Calendar"Coffee Breath - "The Joy of Painting"You Could Be A Cop - "The Roof Of Your Room"Spaceships - "Bruised Reeds"Sand Co - "Darkness So Blue"Caterpillars - "Tangents"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber 

Afterdark - Underoath Discography DiscussionWe’re switching things up this week. No interview. Instead I’m sharing last week’s episode of our Patreon Podcast, After Dark. Recently I’ve decided to take inspiration from our friends at Discography Discussion and deep dive different band’s catalogs for the Patreon show. Last week I was joined by longtime listener and Patreon member Ben Pike to discuss Underoath’s discography. Ben and I had some disagreements about the various records and I thought the dialog about nostalgia and how reunions can change your opinion about a favorite band was worth sharing with the larger As the Story Grows audience.----------Music:Underoath - "Reinventing Your Exit"Underoath - "Innocence Stolen"Underoath - "The Last"Underoath - "When The Sun SleepsUnderoath - "Young And Aspiring"Underoath - "A Moment Suspended In Time"Underoath - "A Fault Line A Fault Of Mine"Underoath - "In Division"Underoath - "It Has To Start Somewhere"Underoath - "Writing On the Walls"---As The Story Grows link

Chapter 220 - "Introducing Maple Hill" ...as read by Joel Beckwith from Maple HillMaple Hill is an an emo/pop punk band from upstate New York that just released a brand new single called Playing House via Common Ground Media. Joel chats about getting into music, his influences, joining Maple Hill as a rhythm guitarist before switching to bass, the theme of the new single and future of the band. It’s always exciting getting to chat to new up and coming bands. So I hope you enjoy this week's chat. Maple Hill on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MapleHillNYCheck out Maple Hill's older albums - https://maplehillny.bandcamp.com/You can snag a download of Playing House - https://commongroundcollective.bandcamp.com/track/playing-house----------Chapter 220 Music:Maple Hill - Playing House---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber