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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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Contact path
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Booking probability
33%
Guest openness
Selective
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Signup to Generate a PitchIf 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.
Recent episodes include "Roll With It" (25 October 2026, 102 minutes), "Ed Acura" (18 October 2026, 39 minutes), and "Marlon Hargis" (12 October 2026, 105 minutes).
Backstory Sessions publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 51 minutes across 100 episodes.
Booking probability for Backstory Sessions is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Backstory Sessions requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Backstory Sessions's contact route on record: public web form.
Backstory Sessions is an arts podcast with 100 episodes published.
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Episode #277
NEW EPISODE — ROLL WITH IT This week on Backstory Sessions: Conversations with Creatives, Cat Goguen and Ryan Dunn have a candid conversation about disability, capability, identity, independence, and what it means to...
Episode #276
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...
Episode #275
️ 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...
Episode #272
️ 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...
Episode #271
️ 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...
Episode #270
️ 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...
Episode #269
️ 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...
Episode #268
️ 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.”...
Episode #267
️ 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...
Episode #266
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...
Episode #264
️ 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...
Episode #262
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...
Episode #263
✨ 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...
Episode #260
🇺🇸 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...
Episode #256
🎬 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...
Episode #259
🎙️ 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...
Episode #257
🎙️ 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...
Episode #255
<p>🎙️ Backstory Sessions: Conversations with Creatives</p> <p>Guest: Courtney Gaines</p> <p> </p> <p>This week on Backstory Sessions, we welcome actor, musician, and storyteller Courtney Gaines for a conversation about...
Episode #253
<p>🎙️ Backstory Sessions: Conversations with Creatives</p> <p>Special Episode: The Casts of The Sweet Life</p> <p> </p> <p>This week on Backstory Sessions, we bring together cast members from two productions of The...
Episode #254
<p>🎙️ Backstory Sessions: Conversations with Creatives</p> <p>Special Memorial Day Episode</p> <p>Guest: Michael Peterson</p> <p> </p> <p>This week on Backstory Sessions, we welcome Michael Peterson for a special...
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