🎙️ 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 the music—the struggles, the redemption, and the moments that shaped both his life and his sound. Carrying a legendary last name comes with expectations, but Whey is carving his own path with authenticity, grit, and a voice that tells the truth.

From the influence of family legacy to the fire it takes to become your own artist, this conversation goes beyond the songs and into the heart of what it means to start over, stay grounded, and keep going.

🔥 If you love real stories, raw honesty, and country music with soul—this episode is for you.

🎧 Tune in now and hear the story behind the music.

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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 style of 1970s folk-pop and continues to connect with audiences around the world.

In this episode, Lobo reflects on the unexpected journey from writing songs in Florida to hearing his music echo across international airwaves. We talk about the stories behind his biggest hits, the inspiration that shaped his songwriting, and how the music industry—and the world of storytelling through song—has evolved over the years.

From the golden era of singer-songwriters to today’s global audience, Lobo shares memories, wisdom, and the creative spirit that continues to drive his music.

It’s a conversation about legacy, authenticity, and the songs that stand the test of time.

Listen in as we explore:

🎶 The inspiration behind Lobo’s most beloved songs

🎶 Life during the golden era of folk-pop songwriting

🎶 How storytelling remains at the heart of great music

🎶 The enduring power of simple, honest lyrics

Join us for a nostalgic and heartfelt conversation with one of music’s most recognizable voices.

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🎙 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 & Way. Paul shares the personal experiences, faith, and creative journey that shaped his storytelling and brought his characters to life.

From the spark of an idea to the discipline of finishing a novel, Paul opens up about the writing process, the themes that matter most to him, and the deeper message behind his work. Along the way, we discuss how resilience, belief, and life’s unexpected turns can shape both the stories we write and the lives we live.

If you love meaningful conversation about creativity, storytelling, and the path that leads artists to their work, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

✨ Where stories begin before the spotlight.

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 man whose life reflects a love that endured through time, change, and commitment.

With warmth, humor, and heartfelt reflection, Jim shares the story of his great love — how it began, how it grew, and what sustained it through the years. This conversation is a reminder that lasting love isn’t just about grand gestures. It’s about showing up. Staying steady. Choosing each other again and again.

As Jim speaks, you hear not only a love story, but a legacy — one that reminds us that the deepest love often reveals itself in the everyday moments.

This episode closes out our Love Stories series with something timeless: a testimony that love, when nurtured with faith, friendship, and resilience, doesn’t simply survive — it becomes a story worth telling.

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 how they met, how their relationship evolved, and how working together on The Sweet Life has shaped not only their creative journey—but their marriage.

They open up about the early days of their relationship, the moments that tested them, and the ways collaboration deepened their connection. What happens when love and purpose intersect? When your partner becomes your teammate, your sounding board, and your greatest supporter?

Kevin and Jenn reflect on:

• How they first knew their connection was different
• The challenges and rewards of creating together
• How storytelling and shared vision strengthened their bond
• The small, everyday choices that sustain long-term love

This episode is about partnership—not just in romance, but in mission. It’s about choosing each other in the middle of busy schedules, creative pressures, and life’s unpredictability.

Because sometimes the sweetest love story is the one you build together.

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 needed. What started as conversation became connection. What began as chance became choice.

Their story is filled with the quiet moments where trust is built, laughter returns, and two lives slowly begin to weave together. It’s about recognizing something familiar in someone new—and having the courage to see where it leads.

This episode reminds us that love doesn’t always arrive with grand gestures. Sometimes it shows up with coffee, conversation, and the willingness to stay a little longer.

🎙 Guests: Kim and Marty

☕ Where it all began: Panera

Because sometimes the place you stopped for a moment… becomes the place everything changed.