Chapter 73: "These Goats Were Made For Walkin' " ...as read by Steve Wescott of Needle 2 Square

There is no way that Steve Wescotts' story won't stir you in some way. Long story short: this former musician felt called to WALK across America...with a goat...to raise money for needy kids in Africa. Top that.

Chapter 73 Notes:

N2S home: http://www.needle2square.com (please consider donating)

Metal Louisiana Flood Relief Gift Club: contact Bekki at https://twitter.com/RyokoBebe

Petkaus' Domestikwom: https://domestikwom.bandcamp.com/releases (go buy this for $2.50!!!)

Chapter 73 Music:

Shudder To Think: "Goat"

Domestikwom: "Unraveling"

Melvins: "Night Goat"

Further Seems Forever: "Light Up Ahead"

Jim Croce: "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown"

As The Story Grows links:

Chapter 72: "Minimalism Is A Lot Of Work" ...as read by Dave Raymond of Hidden Hospitals

Dave Raymond of Hidden Hospitals tells us his story of his earliest beginnings, how hair metal and Weezer were as formative as Mogwai and Radiohead, his project with his wife Rachel and what a vision like Hidden Hospitals is all about.

Chapter 72 Notes:

HH: http://www.hiddenhospitals.com

HH IG: https://www.instagram.com/hiddenhospitals/

Daves' Umbrella: http://www.mstatement.com

Dave and Rachel's' Band: http://www.stillandstorm.com

Chapter 72 Music:

As The Story Grows links:

All in all, Mark Garza is happy with how his life has turned out. The drummer best known for his work with The Famine and Embodyment has become a successful business man, has a family submersed in musical talent and is still involved in producing quite a bit of music. In this second half of his story we discuss how record labels are what they are, his current project called Constant Seas and the slightly different goal that they have, music with his family and feeling accomplished with what he has achieved. This is an uplifting story that I hope is enjoyed as much as it is uncomfortable.

Chapter 71 Notes:

Constant Seas FB: https://www.facebook.com/Constant.Seas

Constant Seas Music Bed Site: https://www.musicbed.com/artists/constant-seas/6

Masons' Bearded Dragon stuff: https://t.co/tLXH31N7jW , https://t.co/GAFQMpmQUU

Jay DiNitto: http://www.jaydinitto.com

Jay's Book "Pale Blue Scratch": http://www.jaydinitto.com/pale-blue-scratch/

Chapter 71 Music:

As The Story Grows links:

Mark Garza discusses building Dominoes Pizzas, Roger Martinez and being an honest musician in the studio. In the process of this interview Mark feels the need to call some people out which results in this being a long one that gets split into two chapters. We get to the bottom of why Embodyment went through such drastic changes and Mark's troubling position with Kris. Mark explains why he isn't on board with Nick Nowells' beliefs but he respects that Nicks'...beliefs takes....balls.... to say the least. We take a refreshingly real book at the Christian scene and some eye raising contractual obligations. All in all, Mark still respects Living Sacrifice for keeping it real. This was so great and I'm proud to bring it to you, rough edges and all. Whatever. Get over it. "I'll just leave that right there..."

Chapter 70 Notes:

Constant Seas FB: https://www.facebook.com/Constant.Seas

Constant Seas Music Bed Site: https://www.musicbed.com/artists/constant-seas/6

Chapter 70 Music:

The Famine: "Ad Mortem"

Embodyment: "Winter Kiss"

AC/DC: "Big Balls" (in tribute to Nick)

Embodyment: "Breed"

Embodyment: "Halo Of Winter"

Lhoist: "Lurgee" (Radiohead cover)

As The Story Grows links:

Chapter 69: "What Didn't Kill John..." ...as read by John LaMacchia of Candiria

YES! John Lamacchia of the almighty and seemingly indestructable Candiria tells us his chapter of the story. "BeBop" tells us of his early band Dead Air and Ken's band Intrigue and how that jam session resulted in John's enterance into the Candiria fold. John Lamacchia tells us about Ken's perhaps 500 deep song vault, the famous accident that should've killed the entire band, literally watching 9/11, prescription drug addiction, his band Spylocopa, new Candiria album with Metal Blade, working with new members Dan and Julio and sleeping in a childs sleeping bag on a dog mattress. Like Candirias' amazing music , there is something in this chapter for everyone. Thanks for listening.

Chapter 69 Notes:

Candiria FB: https://www.facebook.com/candiria

Follow John on twitter: https://twitter.com/candiria

Chapter 69 Music:

As The Story Grows links:

Chapter 68: "Do You Want To Play A Game?" ...as read by Erik Mendez (formerly of Tourniquet)

Here is the much anticipated follow-up to last weeks' show. Erik Mendez formerly of Christian metal powerhouse Tourniquet picks up with where we left off. We discuss a little more Ted, a few more stories and Erik and I step track by track through each song on Tourniquets' second LP "Psycho Surgery" and third LP "Pathogenic Ocular Dissonance". I am proud to close this chapter of the show. Erik was a biggie in a heavy-hitter band from my childhood. Thanks of listening.

I've also decided to release this entire video on the youtube channel. Check it out for extra footage and inappropriate behavior. https://youtu.be/CFdI0NnCJdI

Chapter 68 Notes:

link to 2050 In Remission: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJAHDl-c-bs

2050: Darfur: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4t7vpF5uBQ

Chapter 68 Music. Just an obscene amount of music clips.

As The Story Grows links:

Chapter 67: "Calling All Teds" ...as read by Erik Mendez (formerly of Tourniquet)

Erik Mendez.

Chapter 67 Notes:

Eriks' FB page: https://www.facebook.com/erik.mendez.92?fref=ts

Chapter 67 Music:

"Pathogenic Ocular Dissonance"

"Spineless"

"Broken Chromosomes"

As The Story Grows links:

Chapter 66: "In Leamans' terms" ...as read by Kevin Leaman of Believer

Oh man, oh man. Believer. One of my first favorites. One of my biggest influences. I got to talk to Kevin Leaman who plays guitar for them now. He tells us about meeting Joey Daub at the bank, joining the band and muscling through personal tragedy and illness to keep the band moving forward. We talk about our dogs, using coconut oil as a skin remedy (yeah...I'm serious) and what we can and most certainly can NOT expect from Believer in the near future.

Chapter 66 Notes:

Believer FB: https://www.facebook.com/believerband/?fref=ts

Kevin's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/kevin.leaman.56?fref=ts

Listen to bonus audio from this podcast...it's a doozie: https://youtu.be/VuDEMN2HBw4

Here's a link to some of Zao's privates...photos... https://www.patreon.com/posts/zao-in-canada-6024666

Chapter 66 Music: Believer

"Traveler"

"Gone"

"Medwton"

"Lie Awake"

"Mulitverse"

As The Story Grows links:

(1) “Needle 2 Square” …an ATSG footnote by Scott Mellinger of Zao

Scott Mellinger of Zao tells us a lil' bit about the Zao trip to Canada. Then Scott is joined by his daughter Sydney to tell us about an amazing run-in with Steve Wescott and Miles of Needle2Square. This is an amazing story.

N2S site: http://www.needle2square.com

Zao should get a website: https://www.facebook.com/ZAO.Official/?fref=ts

Intro music is called "Believe The Lie" by Umphrey's McGee and is used without permission (but they're probably cool with it)

You heard Zao play their song "Lies Of Serpents..." live from Amnesia Rockfest 2016 on 06/24/16...only the freshest metal for you, my lovlies.

Wanna watch the Zao video? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPxRxaBZOM8

As The Story Grows links:

Aaron Stone from Facedown artist My Epic discusses what not to eat on tour, where to NOT call in for a podcast, how Jacob has a SLIGHT Plea For Purging addiction, how much it means to be on Facedown, and being present in an age of distractions. We are joined by a friend of the podcast Jacob. Why? Because I'm having too much fun to not involve my friends, that's why. Special thanks to Shannon Quiggle for the hook up.

My Epic: http://myepicrock.com

My Epic at Facedown: http://facedownrecords.com/2009/11/09/my-epic/

Chapter 65 Music: My Epic

"Hail"

"Lower Still"

"Ghost Story"

"Wives' Tale"

As The Story Grows links: