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Backstory Sessions
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If you ever wondered, “what’s the story behind that story” then Backstory Sessions is for you. We showcase fascinating people, from all walks of life. Each episode takes a behind the scenes look at their work and spotlights guests who have their own stories to tell. With charming hosts Matt and Cat keeping it conversational and fun, this is a don’t miss podcast!
Episodes
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Ed Acura
Producer Ed Accura (Blacks Can't Swim,Blacks Can't Swim: The Sequel, Blacks Can't Swim: REWIND, Changing The Narrative) didn't learn to swim until adulthood. That single fact, and the unease it left behind, is the spark for No Lifeguard. This new feature documentary that turns one man's late,...
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Marlon Hargis
🎙️ NEW EPISODE TONIGHT — BACKSTORY SESSIONS Tonight on Backstory Sessions: Conversations with Creatives, we sit down with Marlon Hargis of Exile for a look back at more than six decades of music, memories, and staying power. Marlon takes us back to his own musical beginnings, how he became part…
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Chris Schwab
🎙️ NEW EPISODE — BACKSTORY SESSIONS This week on Backstory Sessions: Conversations with Creatives, we sit down with filmmaker Chris Schwab, director of Dracula: The Night Around Us. Chris takes us behind the scenes of his modern reimagining of Bram Stoker’s legendary vampire story, sharing how…
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The Onion - Matt Rifenburg
🎙️ NEW EPISODE — BACKSTORY SESSIONS If you’ve listened to Backstory Sessions for any length of time, today’s guest may already have a familiar voice. This week, we turn the microphone toward Matt Rifenburg — writer, podcaster, storyteller, and co-author of Love and Jello — to find out a little...
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Brooke Lee
🎙️ NEW EPISODE — BACKSTORY SESSIONS This week on Backstory Sessions: Conversations with Creatives, we sit down with singer-songwriter Brooke Lee. Brooke takes us back to the beginning—forming a band as a teenager, moving to Nashville to chase the dream, and building a career that has included...
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Celeste Marie Wilson
🎙️ SEASON 19 PREMIERE — BACKSTORY SESSIONS Season 19 of Backstory Sessions: Conversations with Creatives begins with singer-songwriter Celeste Marie Wilson. Celeste joins us to talk about her journey in music, the stories and experiences that shape her songwriting, and the inspiration behind...
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Silver Threads and Golden Needles
🎙️ BACKSTORY SESSIONS — SEASON 18 FINALE We’re closing out Season 18 with Lee Newton and Heidi Parton for a fun conversation celebrating their new music video for the country classic “Silver Threads & Golden Needles.” Lee and Heidi take us behind the scenes of the collaboration, share stories…
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Stephanie Rabus
🎙️ NEW EPISODE | BACKSTORY SESSIONS This week, we sit down with singer-songwriter Stephanie Rabus for a conversation about finding her voice, building a career in music, and turning real-life experiences into songs. Stephanie takes us back to where it all began—singing as a child, joining her...
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Johnny Owens - Act Naturally
This week on Backstory Sessions: Conversations with Creatives, we welcome Johnny Owens, son of country music legend Buck Owens. Johnny takes us behind the famous name to share memories of Buck as a father, the extraordinary musical legacy he left behind, and what it means to carry that legacy...
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Kennedy Reid
🎙️ NEW EPISODE: Kennedy Reid Gives Back to Kentucky What happens when an American Idol Top 20 finalist uses her music to make a difference? In this special episode of Backstory Sessions, Kennedy Reid joins us to talk about her journey from the American Idol stage to benefit concerts that support...
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Brandon Wood
Backstory Sessions – Brandon Wood: A Journey to Every Country on Earth What does it take to visit every country in the world? This week on Backstory Sessions, Cat Goguen sits down with world traveler Brandon Wood to hear the incredible story behind one of the rarest accomplishments...
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IGOT Debbie Gilbert
✨ This week on Backstory Sessions… What happens when one person sees a need in their community—and decides to do something about it? Join us as we welcome Debbie Gilbert, Founder of IGOT Communities (Independently Growing Older Together), for an inspiring conversation about purpose, service, and...
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Lee Greenwood - God Bless the USA -250th
🇺🇸 Happy 250th Birthday, America! 🇺🇸 As we celebrate this historic Independence Day weekend and America’s Semiquincentennial, we’re honored to welcome one of the nation’s most recognizable patriotic voices to Backstory Sessions: Conversations with Creatives. 🎙️ This week, Lee Greenwood joins...
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Sarah Friedland
🎬 Coming June 28 on Backstory Sessions: Conversations with Creatives… Award-winning filmmaker and director Sarah Friedland joins us to discuss her acclaimed debut feature film, Familiar Touch. Inspired by her work in memory care, Sarah shares the story behind this deeply moving film exploring...
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Skip Ewing - Play On
🎙️ Happy Father’s Day from all of us at Backstory Sessions: Conversations with Creatives! This week, we’re honored to welcome legendary singer-songwriter Skip Ewing to the podcast. With 11 No. 1 songs, and hits recorded by artists including Randy Travis, Keith Urban, George Strait, Kenny…
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Hellings
🎙️ BACKSTORY SESSIONS Conversations with Creatives Join us as we welcome rock vocalist and songwriter Brett Hellings of the band Hellings to the podcast! Brett joins us to talk about his latest single, “Chance on Love,” the lead release from the upcoming New York Sessions EP, along with the...
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Courtney Gains
🎙️ Backstory Sessions: Conversations with Creatives Guest: Courtney Gaines This week on Backstory Sessions, we welcome actor, musician, and storyteller Courtney Gaines for a conversation about creativity, perseverance, and what’s next in his career. Courtney joins us to discuss his upcoming film...
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The Sweet Life with the Sweet Casts
🎙️ Backstory Sessions: Conversations with Creatives Special Episode: The Casts of The Sweet Life This week on Backstory Sessions, we bring together cast members from two productions of The Sweet Life: Story of Ruth Hunt—the Mount Sterling production through Gateway Regional Arts Center and the...
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Memorial Day Episode with Michael Peterson
🎙️ Backstory Sessions: Conversations with Creatives Special Memorial Day Episode Guest: Michael Peterson This week on Backstory Sessions, we welcome Michael Peterson for a special Memorial Day conversation honoring service, sacrifice, memory, and music. Through songs like “We Are Veterans,”...
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Jesse and Noah Bellamy
🎙️ Backstory Sessions: Conversations with Creatives Guests: Jesse & Noah This week on Backstory Sessions, we sit down with Jesse and Noah for a conversation about music, creativity, family legacy, and the stories that shape the songs. From their musical roots to the experiences that continue to...
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Kody Norris
We’re kicking off Season 18 with music, personality, and one unforgettable conversation. This week on Backstory Sessions, we sit down with Kody Norris to talk about the stories behind the sound, the style, and the stage presence that make The Kody Norris Show such a standout in bluegrass and...
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Chas Collins
Guest: Chas Collins Episode Date: April 5, 2026 Season 17 Finale We’re closing out Season 17 with a voice that knows how to capture a moment—and turn it into a song you don’t forget. This week on Backstory Sessions, we sit down with Chas Collins to talk about the story behind his music, including...
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Lee Newton-Silver Threads and Golden Needles
This week on Backstory Sessions, we sit down with Lee Newton to talk about music that doesn’t just entertain—but means something. With deep roots in traditional country and a passion for preserving its storytelling soul, Lee brings authenticity, strength, and heart to everything she sings. In…
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Whey Jennings - Baptized By Fire
🎙️ Backstory Sessions: Conversations with Creatives Episode: Whey Jennings – Baptized by Fire In this powerful episode of Backstory Sessions, we sit down with rising country artist Whey Jennings to talk about his deeply personal new album, Baptized by Fire. Whey opens up about the journey behind...
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Lobo- Don’t Leave Me Now
This week on Backstory Sessions, we sit down with legendary singer-songwriter Lobo, the voice behind timeless hits like “Me and You and a Dog Named Boo,” “I’d Love You to Want Me,” and “Don’t Expect Me to Be Your Friend.” With a career spanning decades, Lobo helped define the warm, storytelling...
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Paul Locander
🎙 Backstory Sessions: Conversations with Creatives Guest: Paul Locander 📅 March 8, 2026 Every story begins somewhere—and often long before the spotlight. In this episode of Backstory Sessions, we sit down with author Paul Locander to explore the inspiration behind his gripping novel Power &…
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Jim Paulk
Love stories don’t all begin the same way. Some begin with decades of shared memories. Some begin with laughter. And some are built slowly — with loyalty, devotion, and a steady presence that never fades. In the final installment of our February Love Stories series, we sit down with Jim Paulk — a...
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Kevin and Jenn-Building the Sweet Life Together
Building a Sweet Life Together Love doesn’t always begin with fireworks. Sometimes it begins with friendship, shared dreams, and the quiet decision to build something meaningful side by side. In this heartfelt February Love Stories episode of Backstory Sessions, Kevin and Jenn share the story of...
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Marty and Kim
Sometimes love begins in the most ordinary places… over coffee, across a table, in the middle of an ordinary day at Panera. In this episode of Backstory Sessions: Love Stories, Kim and Marty share the story of how a simple meeting turned into something neither of them expected—but both of them...
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A Cup of Tea On the Commode
Love sometimes looks like sacrifice. Sometimes it looks like patience. And sometimes, it looks like a son who chooses to stay. In this powerful episode of Backstory Sessions: Love Stories, we sit down with author Mark Steven Porro to talk about one of the most profound forms of love there is—the...
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Wyze Men Say
Backstory Sessions Podcast — Love Stories Edition Guest: Christopher Wyze | “Her Name In My Song” What happens when love leaves—but the music stays? In this heartfelt Valentine’s Love Stories episode of Backstory Sessions, Cat sits down with Christopher Wyze of Christopher Wyze & The Tellers to...
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John and Anna
In our Valentine’s Day edition of Backstory Sessions: Love Stories, we sit down with John and Anna, whose journey reminds us that love has no expiration date and no single timeline. Their story is filled with unexpected turns, deep devotion, and the kind of connection that proves it’s never too...
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Jeff and Camille- Out of This World Love
What are the odds that a quick stop at a gas station turns into a lifelong love story? For Jeff and Camille, it was destiny—with a soundtrack by Sting and a little help from the universe. In this episode, Jeff and Camille share the unforgettable story of how they met during an ordinary moment…
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Gary and Gwyn - Before You
February is for love and Gary and Gwyn will make you want a love like theirs. Some love stories are loud. Some are dramatic. And some are quietly powerful. Gary and Gwyn’s is the kind that grows stronger with time. In this episode, they share their journey — the early days, the challenges, the...
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Chayton Hudson
We end our January author's month with 11 year old Chayton Hudson. Chayton has published 16 books available on amazon. Hear all about The Adventures of Chaycat and Jordy Rabbit.
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Miles Spencer - Legacy
Miles Spencer, founder and CEO of Reflekta.ai. Throughout my journey as an entrepreneur, media creator, and mentor, I've witnessed the immense value of preserving stories. I speak with my dad daily, even though he passed away eight years ago, because Reflekta allows us to share dynamic…
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Bill McCann - Yearnings: A Memoir In Prose and Poetry
The Cove Schools was the first of its kind in the nation—a school for those who (in 1948) were referred to as brain-injured children. My own difficulties are a pretty good cluster of the issues many Cove students were dealing with: low IQ, poor coordination, medical conditions, hyperactivity,...
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Gary Bryant
Join our conversation with creative Gary Bryant. We discuss his many projects. Ace of Hearts The sequel (Things Aren't What They Seem, also published) In progress: Missing (the third and final book of the series) Currently conducting interviews for the book about the tornado. Ace Johnson…
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New Year- New You
What are your resolutions or goals for 2026? What do you give yourself permission to let go of in the new year? Tune in as Cat and Willie discuss some top resolutions and why they might be successful or not.
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Colin Stough: Best For You
This week, Colin Stough joins us for a candid conversation about his journey, staying grounded through change, and the stories that shape his music. Guest host Willie Carr helps guide a thoughtful discussion on creativity, resilience, and what it means to grow in the public eye. We also dive into...
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Inside the Manor: Louie James on Time Loops, Indie Grit, and Ghosts
Catch a cozy, no-filter chat with Louie James as he opens up about growing up near London, how classic American cinema lit his imagination, and the wild adventures of indie filmmaking that shaped his career. We dive into his intense roles, physical stunts in River of Blood, and the twists of...
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Backstory Sessions Season 17 — Old-Soul Country, New Laughs with Chris Malpass
Hey Chris — excited to share a sneak peek of Season 3 of Backstory Sessions. It’s that warm, old-school country variety you remember: live audiences, brotherly chemistry, comedy bits, and unforgettable moments (yes, Randy Travis stole the show). We’re taping at the Stockyards studio, touring…
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Christmas ideas
Looking for a gift idea? Tune in as Cat suggests some ideas and discusses them with tonight's co-host Willie.
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Tap-Dancing into History: Nell Campbell on Columbia & Rocky Horror's 50 Years
Hello Backstory fans! — Come and hang out with us as we close out season 16 with a fun interview with Nell Campbell (Columbia)from Rocky Horror. She spills how she was literally tapped into the role, how the Time Warp came to be, and why Rocky Horror still lights up people’s lives 50 years later....
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Resilience: Donna Mills
Hello Backstory fans! Grab a seat and listen in: this episode wraps up our Resilient series with raw, real stories that somehow turn fear into hope. We chat about the upcoming show, behind-the-scenes writing challenges. We also have a powerful conversation with our guest, Donna Mills about her...
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From Church Pew to Farm Rows: The Wyatt Chapel Reinvention
Hello Backstory fans! Meet Robert and Melissa Wyatt: a retired soldier and his partner who turned their ancestral church into a cozy home and a buzzing farm. Their story’s full of grit, funny moments, and old-school Appalachian know-how — from maple syrup and hickory cane corn to sauerkraut…
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Resilience: Fernanda's Journey
Hello Backstory Fans! Welcome to our first episode about Resilience. Find out how this idea came about, and what we are doing in the coming weeks. This episode is a cozy, honest chat with our guest Fernanda Frey about moving to the U.S. with two suitcases, learning English through volleyball,...
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"You Pick the Flowers" Robby Johnson
Hey there, backstory Fans! In this episode, we dive into a delightful mix of theater chatter and music magic. If you're all about stories that tickle your funny bone and touch your heart, you're in for a treat! You'll hear about the hit play "Senior Senior Prom"—a laugh-out-loud performance that...
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AI Takes Over:
Hey Backstory Fans! Jump into this unique episode where we dive into the quirky world of AI-generated podcasting. For the first time ever, we handed over our beloved show to the machines, and the result is a blend of amusing chaos and technological magic. From sharing playful AI-generated...
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Scars: Scotty Hasting
Hello Backstory Fans., Join us another intriguing episode of Backstory Sessions as we reflect on recent celebrity losses and the profound effects these personalities have on our lives. Also this week, we are treated to a heartfelt interview with Scotty Hastings, an artist whose life story reads...
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If you ever wondered, “what’s the story behind that story” then Backstory Sessions is for you. We showcase fascinating people, from all walks of life. Each episode takes a behind the scenes look at their work and spotlights guests who have their own stories to tell. With charming hosts Matt and Cat keeping it conversational and fun, this is a don’t miss podcast!
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If you ever wondered, “what’s the story behind that story” then Backstory Sessions is for you. We showcase fascinating people, from all walks of life. Each episode takes a behind the scenes look at their work and spotlights guests who have their own stories to tell. With charming hosts Matt and Cat...
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