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As The Story Grows

Bryan Patton

Booking Overview

A music interview show focused on heavy metal and related bands, typically featuring external musicians, band founders, and label figures discussing new albums, artistic development, touring, and music careers. PR agencies could credibly pitch vocalists, instrumentalists, band leaders, independent artists, and metal-label executives with a current release or compelling career story; booking difficulty is likely low.

Metrics

Episodes: 600

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

asthestorygrows@gmail.com

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Host

Bryan Patton - Music podcaster focused on heavy metal and related bands, their albums, creative processes, and careers.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Working musicians, band founders, frontmen, instrumentalists, and music-label figures with an active band, recent album, tour, or distinctive perspective on heavy metal.
Required Achievements:  
Released albums or singles, Founded or led a working band, Performed live or toured, Built an independent music career, Founded or operated a record label

Recent Guest Discussions

Robin Staps - Running Pelagic Records, Continuing The Ocean After A Major Lineup Change, Working With Two Vocalists, And The Thematic Direction Of Solaris.

Christophe Voisin-Boisvient - Norse Mythology And Poetry, Skald's Connection With Metal Fans, Album Themes, And Touring With The Hu.

Jake Luhrs - Joining August Burns Red, Nearly Two Decades With The Band, Revisiting Older Lyrics, Fan Nostalgia, And Christmas Burns Red.

Bjorn Johansson - His Musical Background, Arctis's Formation, The Shift Between The Band's First And Second Records, And Building A Fan Base.

Alva Sandström - Her Musical Background, Arctis's Formation, The Shift Between The Band's First And Second Records, And Building A Fan Base.

Recent Topics

Music, Heavy Metal, Album Releases, Touring, Independent Bands

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
As The Story Grows
:

Joey Tyler of VRSTY

October 19, 2026

Chapter 771 - "All Of This, For Some Reason, Works" ...as read by Joey Tyler of VRSTYToday we welcome back VRSTY frontman Joey Tyler to the podcast! The new VRSTY record, Icon, is out this Friday on Spinefarm Records. Joey talks about needing to step away from music and what led him to make another VRSTY record, releasing an acoustic ep, how Michael Jackson inspired the titled of the album, the music video process for the singles on Icon, and more.https://www.vrsty.nychttps://asthestorygrows....

Marco Pastorino of Temperance

October 16, 2026

Chapter 770 - "We Were So Inspired and Excited" ...as read by Marco Pastorino of TemperanceToday we welcome Temperance guitarist and founding member Marco Pastorino to the podcast! The new Temperance record, Arcani, is out today on Napalm Records! Marco talks about starting Temperance, keeping the band going through line-up changes, going from Scarlet to Napalm Records, letting Kristen take the lyrical reins on Arcani, and more!https://www.temperanceband.comhttps://napalmrecords.us/collection...

Tony Maue of Defects

October 15, 2026

Chapter 769 - "It's A Reminder To Everybody" ...as read by Tony Maue of DefectsToday we welcome Defects frontman Tony Maue to the podcast! The new Defects record, Artificial Icons, is out this Friday on Mascot Records! Tony talks about his parents influence in his musical upbringing, signing with Mascot and how the label has started to shift, the difficulties of losing over half the band, and themes on Artificial Icons, and more.https://www.defectsofficial.comhttps://defectsuk.bandcamp.comOct...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
As The Story Grows
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How do I get in touch with As The Story Grows?

As The Story Grows is hosted by Bryan Patton. Its publicly listed email is asthestorygrows@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for As The Story Grows?

The publicly listed email for As The Story Grows: asthestorygrows@gmail.com.

How many listeners does As The Story Grows have?

Podseeker estimates As The Story Grows reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for As The Story Grows?

As The Story Grows typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Working musicians, band founders, frontmen, instrumentalists, and music-label figures with an active band, recent album, tour, or distinctive perspective on heavy metal. Common among recent guests: Released albums or singles; Founded or led a working band; Performed live or toured. Recent guests include Robin Staps, Christophe Voisin-Boisvient, and Jake Luhrs.

How hard is it to get booked on As The Story Grows?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does As The Story Grows cover?

Recent episodes cover Music, Heavy Metal, Album Releases, Touring, and Independent Bands. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

asthestorygrows@gmail.com

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