Backstory Sessions

Guns and Dunn

Hello Backstory family! In this special pre Valentine's Day episode, we talk with our friends Monica Justice, and CW Graham. This couple met when both were least expecting to meet anyone. Monica had all but given up at finding love again after the death of her spouse, and CW had been through a few bad relationships. Yet, somehow, they found each other. Monica and CW share the sweet stories that have cemented their relationship, and are currently busy planning their upcoming wedding. Its a Valentine's Day episode full of love and we bring this to you in this heartfelt episode. Its a true testament to Monica and CW and their love for each other that we know you will find interesting, funny, and touching. 

72 Wisdoms

Hello Backstory fans! In this episode we talk with author Jeff Rasley about his book “72 Wisdoms” Jeff is a previous guest, and has written an interesting book showcasing 72 different  quotes, or sayings, some which will be familiar, and others maybe lesser known. He discusses the origins of each, the people they are attributed to, and some of his interpretations and stories that stand out about each. Backstory Sessions even gets a mention in the book. It is a very interesting read. Jeff relays a few stories about what prompted him to write the book and a funny one involving the chapter with Backstory Sessions in it. All in all a great episode with lots of insight from a man who is well travelled, and has dug alittle deeper beyond the face of things in his quest for knowledge and understanding.

Confessions of a Prairie B*tch

Hello Backstory fans! In this great episode we welcome actress, author, and stand up comedian, Alison Arngrim, who played the somewhat mean spirited and snobbish "Nellie Oleson" on the popular tv show "Little House on the Prairie".  Alison chats with us about her time on the show of course, and what it was like to play a character that people loved to hate. She wrote a book about the subject, "Confessions of a Prairie Bitch" which was a New York Times Best Seller. Her one woman show of the same name has been performed around the US and Europe. She has also performed in plays, and has appeared in many movies over the years, and is a frequent guest on various tv shows often. Alison also talks about her deep roots in activism, having been involved in AIDS education and awareness, as well as child abuse prevention for many years. While the common perception of the character of "Nellie" is that of a mean girl, Alison is exactly the opposite. Her caring personality, her humor, and her willingness to talk about everything with openness and passion is proof of this. We hope you enjoy this chance to get to know Alison, and we know you will find this interview as enjoyable as we did.  

Momma Walton

Hello again Backstory fans! In this special episode we are honored to talk with 4 time Emmy award winning actress, Michael Learned. Michael played Olivia Walton, mother of the Walton clan on the series of the same name for 9 years. She has appeared in many films, tv movies, series, and soap operas over the course of her long career, and currently plays Jeffery Dahmer's grandmother in the Netflix series "Dahmer". We get a very interesting look at Michael's career, and her start in the acting business. Of course, we chat about her time on the Waltons, and being an actress on such a beloved tv show, as well as her more recent projects.  Its a great episode you don't want to miss with this legendary actress.

Rock And Roll Fantasy Camp - Britt Lightning

Welcome back Backstory fans! In this episode we present the second part of Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp. Our guest this week is Britt Lightning. Britt is the musical director for the Fantasy Camp, and also the guitarist for the band Vixen. Britt is also participating in the upcoming all female Fantasy Camp, along side such great artists as Wynona, Vicki Peterson from the Bangles, and Lzzy Hale from Halestorm. This event takes place in Nashville on Jan 19th - 22nd. We talk at length with Britt about her career, and how she got started playing, as well as hear many stories from her time as musical director working with last week's guest, David Fishof. Its a really interesting interview we know you will enjoy as much as we did. 

Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp - David Fishof

Welcome Backstory fans!.. This episode begins Season 8 and we are excited to share our conversation with David Fishof, the creator of Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp. This is the first of 2 episodes about the camp. 
‘David began his musical career, and shortly after, stopped performing. At the urging of his father, he started booking various musical and entertainment acts at different resorts in the Catskills. From there he went into sports management, and was very successful. Later, he conceived the idea of Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp. We talk with David about his path from where he got his start, to present day. He has many great stories of the people he has met along the way, and a few hints on what’s next for him. It’s a great interview you don’t want to miss! By the end of this episode, you will be left wanting to unleash your inner Rock star!.

Goodnight MaryEllen

Welcome Backstory fans, and Merry Christmas! This episode marks rhe end of season 7 for us, and the beginning of our Holiday break, but don't worry. We will be back in early January with another great run of episodes we know you will enjoy. We want to wish you all a Happy New Year, and  hope that the coming year is amazing for you all.
In this episode, we look back at some of the stand out moments for each of us, and talk alittle about the holidays, the possibility of receiving coal for Christmas, alittle about the Waltons tv show, and a look ahead to Season 8.
We also chat with actress Judy Norton, who played Mary Ellen on the Waltons. Judy talks about her time on the show.and what it was like as a child actor, growing up on the show. She talks about her costars, a d how they have remained a family of sorts,even now 50 years later. Judy has also recorded a Christmas album, which has been a long time  dream of hers. We really enjoyed talking with Judy, and know you will really like this episode.
See you all In a few weeks with the start of Season 8!

The Christmas Tapes - Part 2

Hello Backstory fans! We are quickly rounding the curve and into the home stretch before the big holiday! We hope everyone is finalizing plans, and grabbing those last minute gifts! Only a week left. 
In this episode we present the second half of "The Christmas Tapes" with actor Dave Sheridan. 
From Dave's IMDB Page:
In addition to his film roles, Dave Sheridan is credited with introducing the reality series to the MTV audience with Buzzkill (1996), a show that featured three slacker buddies staging elaborate pranks and catching it all on video.Sheridan began his career interning at Saturday Night Live (1975). From there, he entered Chicago's famed comedy Mecca, The Second City, where he wrote, directed and produced Dave Sheridan's America, a multimedia stage show. He has also appears in a few videos for the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Dave is a really interesting interview and we get to chat with him about all manner of things. We talk about the movie The Christmas Tapes, and his role in it, his playing an astronaut, his kindergarten teacher, filming in Kentucky, and a long list of other topics. We hope you enjoy this fun episode, and thank Dave for his time. 

The Christmas Tapes - Part 1

Welcome back! As part of our interview with 2 of the actors involved in the new movie The Christmas Tapes, we present episode 1. In this very special episode, we chat again with our friend, actor Vernon Wells! Vernon talks with us about his role in the movie in which he gets to play Santa Claus: a first for him. We also touch on a variety of other subjects with Vernon: his holiday plans, what a good gift for him would be, and his plans for the coming year. He shares a bit about a few other movies he has done recently, and much more. We are honored to be able to bring you another great interview with this very busy, funny, thoughtful, and genuine actor, as well as a heck of a nice human being. 

Made For This

Hello again Backstory fans! In this episode we talk to the amazing Rhonda Vincent! ‘Affectionately known as the Queen of Bluegrass, Rhonda began her professional music career at the age of 5, playing drums with her family’s band, the Sally Mountain Show. She later picked up the mandolin, and the fiddle by age 10. She has become one of the most celebrated Bluegrass artists of our time. With multiple IBMA awards, ans a Grammy for best Bluegrass album, Rhonda has cemented her place among the greats of Bluegrass and Country music.’
We chat about the early days of performing, and growing up in a musical family, jobs she has held, and meeting various celebrities, such as Elton John. Rhonda is a great guest, and we hope to chat with her again soon.