Stories & Sounds

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Send Musicians To Prison

A Nashville-based organization is making a huge difference in the lives of inmates across the country, and it all started when one man found himself spending a day in pri

Oct 30 2024
36 min

Song For Sale

A band who breaks all the rules auctions off some prime real estate on eBay. But did it pay off? Did it move the needle? What did their fans think? Let’s hear what the bu

Oct 16 2024
23 min

Scooby-Tunes, Where Are You?

Scooby-Doo: A classic cartoon with a timeless soundtrack. But why did its songs seem to disappear? And is loving ostriches a euphemism for interethnic dating? There's no

Sep 25 2024
23 min

The Dark Side of the Rainbow

When does coincidence morph into something more? The mysterious connection between The Wizard of Oz and Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon may cause you to suspend your d

Sep 11 2024
29 min

Your Call is Next: The History of Dial-A-Song

How did a band blow up before the internet? For They Might Be Giants, the answer is just a phone call away. Join Jonas and TMBG founding member, John Flansburgh, as they

Aug 28 2024
23 min

Like Father, Like Son: The Story of Owsley

Though not many people know the name "Will Owsley," Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Ben Folds, and countless other artists do. What begins as a deep-dive into the life and legacy

Aug 14 2024
46 min

Introducing Stories & Sounds

Stories & Sounds is an investigative audio adventure documenting legacy, brought together by the mystery of music. Hosted by producer and musician, Jonas Litton, each epi

Sep 11 2023
2 min

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#18

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days in the top 50 since Nov 2024

Chart positions

Where Stories & Sounds ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Oct 10, 2026).

#91 NEW Music History US

What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

Jonas not only provides interesting content BUT ALSO he is a pro at the sound/production/editing/writing and everything sounds like a cushiony pillow in your earbuds! Keep em comin!

Snappygrl · Sep 2024

I love true crime investigative podcasts but don’t always want to consume the darker content. I LOVE what Jonas has done in creating a cozy, feel-good storytelling atmosphere with the same level of detail and production. I can’t wait for the rest of the season!

LydBillings · Aug 2024

Jonas put together an amazing first episode of his new podcast Stories and Sounds. The first episode features the story of Will Owsley, an amazing musician, songwriter, and producer that left all of us that new of him shocked by his passing. The podcast features his son Walker, and former bandmate and friends, Vince Gill, Amy Grant, and Ben Folds. They shared stories of both Will’s passion and sometimes obsession for being a perfectionist. Some of the stories made you smile, and some brought tears. The episode ends with the Owsley family emptying out a storage locker that has not been opened since Will’s passing. Extremely emotional, heartbreaking, and also relieving. This episode could have been 5 hours long and I would have sat there wanting more. Jonas did an amazing job putting this small, but informative story together.

Jignozzi · Aug 2024

What a great show - Jonas strings together music, interviews, and detailed historical research to bring a compelling and engaging narrative to my ear holes. Looking forward to more stories and more sounds!

brandonb1234 · Aug 2024

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