Jay Valentine of Guilt Trip

Jay Valentine of Guilt Trip

Author: Bryan Patton March 23, 2026 Duration: 17:01
Chapter 694 - "We Can Do Things That We Couldn't Have Done Before" ...as read by Jay Valentine of Guilt Trip

Bryan Patton hosts As The Story Grows, a space where music is treated as more than just a collection of sounds. Here, songs and artists are the starting points for deeper conversations that weave through history, personal reflection, and cultural commentary. Each episode feels like a thoughtful exploration, often featuring interviews that get past the surface to understand the people and stories behind the music you love or are about to discover. The aim isn't just to play tracks, but to provide context and connection, examining how a band's journey or a particular album fits into a larger tapestry. You'll find yourself hearing familiar music in new ways and being introduced to artists with compelling narratives that make their work resonate more deeply. This podcast operates on the belief that the background of a song-the cultural moment it was born from, the personal history of its creator, the technical choices in its production-enriches the listening experience immeasurably. It's for anyone who has ever wondered about the events that inspired a lyric or the historical threads that connect one genre to another. Tune in for a consistently engaging mix of analysis, story, and discovery, where the appreciation for music grows right along with the story being told.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

As The Story Grows
Podcast Episodes
Bryan Manning of Bosse-de-Nage [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:11
Chapter 687 - "Leave The Interpretation To The Listener" ...as read by Bryan Manning of Bosse-de-Nage
Jake Murphy of Final Gasp [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:28
Chapter 686 - "An Outside Perspective Of Things I've Seen" ...as read by Jake Murphy of Final Gasp
Zac Mayfield [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:31
Chapter 685 - "We Want You To Do Cool S*** On Drums" ...as read by Zac Mayfield
Tom Hewson of Tailgunner [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:38
Chapter 683 - "The Way Heavy Metal Is Supposed To Sound" ...as read by Tom Hewson of Tailgunner
Kat Keo of Hoaxed [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:34
Chapter 682 - "A More Energetic Album" ...as read by Kat Keo of Hoaxed
Jake Woodruff of Jagged City/Defeater [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:15
Chapter 680 - "The Power Of Chasing Creativity" ...as read by Jake Woodruff of Jagged City/Defeater