Song & Story

**BONUS: Enola’s Wake (or, How I Learned to Start Worrying and Stop Justifying the Bomb)** Aug 09, 2021
War is always a defeat for humanity. On the 76th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, singer-songwriter Kevin Heider takes us on a sonic trip through history as he reflects on the morality of nuclear war.

EPISODE LINKS

• *Enola’s Wake* (song) // Spotify, YouTube, Bandcamp, Apple Music
*• Enola’s Wake How I Learned to Start Worrying and Stop Justifying the Bomb* (original article) by Kevin Heider
• Dorothy Day’s response to President Truman, September 1945
• *Blessing the Bombs* by Fr. George Zabelka (article/speech)
• *A Song for Nagasaki* by Paul Glynn (book)
• *More Than Politics* (podcast) by Julie Walsh
• support *Song & Story* on Patreon

KEVIN HEIDER
host + creator

A singer-songwriter, performer, and recording artist from Ohio, Kevin Heider has released several albums and EPs in the last decade. His music is available on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, Pandora, Bandcamp, and more. Learn more and check out his latest music and videos at ***KevinHeider.com***

**Beauty & Pain (feat. Count the Leaves)** Aug 04, 2021
We are creatures of comfort. Yet pain is unavoidable in this life. For those who experience it more than others, is freedom possible? Hong Kong-based singer-songwriter, Count the Leaves, ponders this question in her hopeful tune *Elephant.*

EPISODE LINKS

• Count the Leaves (music links)
• music video for *Elephant*
• Kevin Heider‘s music // Youtube, Bandcamp, and Spotify
• support *Song & Story* on Patreon

KEVIN HEIDER
host + creator

A singer-songwriter, performer, and recording artist from Ohio, Kevin Heider has released several albums and EPs in the last decade. His music is available on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, Pandora, Bandcamp, and more. Learn more and check out his latest music and videos at ***KevinHeider.com***

**To A Girl I’ll Never See Again (feat. Chris Cole)** Dec 29, 2020
Some people leave lasting impressions. Why some stick with us while others fade remains a mystery. Singer-songwriter Chris Cole dives into the romance of it all in his song about *Mercedes* — a girl he’ll probably never see again.

EPISODE LINKS

• Chris Cole‘s music // Bandcamp and Spotify
• Kevin Heider‘s music // Youtube, Bandcamp, and Spotify
• support *Song & Story* on Patreon

KEVIN HEIDER
host + creator

A singer-songwriter, performer, and recording artist from Ohio, Kevin Heider has released several albums and EPs in the last decade. His music is available on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, Pandora, Bandcamp, and more. Learn more and check out his latest music and videos at ***KevinHeider.com***

**A Justice Song (feat. Jenny & Tyler)** Oct 23, 2020
It’s a beautiful thing when art goes to work for the common good, to keep the flame of our collective conscience burning. Jenny & Tyler‘s anthemic *Waters Roll* is powerful cry for justice.

EPISODE LINKS

• Jenny & Tyler‘s music // Youtube and Spotify
• Kevin Heider‘s music // Youtube, Bandcamp, and Spotify
• support *Song & Story* on Patreon

KEVIN HEIDER
host + creator

A singer-songwriter, performer, and recording artist from Ohio, Kevin Heider has released several albums and EPs in the last decade. His music is available on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, Pandora, Bandcamp, and more. Learn more and check out his latest music and videos at ***KevinHeider.com***

**Who We Are Is On the Line (feat. Merlot Embargo)** Jul 28, 2020
Making the most of the time we’re given. Overcoming the fears that keep us from trying. Staying true to who we are. These themes are at the heart of Merlot Embargo‘s infectious pop anthem *One Day*.

EPISODE LINKS

• Merlot Embargo‘s music // Bandcamp and Spotify
• Kevin Heider‘s music // Bandcamp and Spotify
• support *Song & Story* on Patreon

KEVIN HEIDER
host + creator

A singer-songwriter, performer, and recording artist from Ohio, Kevin Heider has released several albums and EPs in the last decade. His music is available on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, Pandora, Bandcamp, and more. Learn more and check out his latest music and videos at ***KevinHeider.com***

**Every Age I’ve Ever Been (feat. Denison Witmer)** Jun 12, 2020
Reflecting on our most formative experiences is an essential part of the growth process. Denison Witmer‘s *San Francisco* is a moving tribute to the passage of time and the places that remain in our memory long after we’ve left them.

EPISODE LINKS

• Denison Witmer‘s music // Bandcamp and Spotify
• Asthmatic Kitty Records (record label)
• Kevin Heider‘s music // Bandcamp and Spotify
• support *Song & Story* on Patreon

KEVIN HEIDER
host + creator

A singer-songwriter, performer, and recording artist from Ohio, Kevin Heider has released several albums and EPs in the last decade. His music is available on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, Pandora, Bandcamp, and more. Learn more and check out his latest music and videos at ***KevinHeider.com***

**BONUS: The Homeless & The Pandemic** Apr 08, 2020
Our world has stopped. We’re told to keep our distance and stay home. But not everyone has a home to stay in. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, we wanted to have an honest conversation with Michael Vanderburgh (executive director of the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Dayton, Ohio) about the struggles of serving the homeless during a global health crisis.

EPISODE LINKS

• support the St. Vincent Society of Dayton (non-profit)
• outro music from Kevin Heider‘s album *Ohio: A Tribute to Springsteen*
• support *Song & Story* on Patreon

KEVIN HEIDER
host + creator

A singer-songwriter, performer, and recording artist from Ohio, Kevin Heider has released several albums and EPs in the last decade. His music is available on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, Pandora, Bandcamp, and more. Learn more and check out his latest music and videos at ***KevinHeider.com***

**When Love Is A Storm (feat. Sarah Kroger)** Feb 13, 2020
Every relationship has highs and lows. Sometimes love feels like a dream — sometimes it’s a storm. Sarah Kroger‘s beautiful song *I Choose You* lends an honest and hopeful voice to the ups, the downs, and the daily choices we make to stand in love.

EPISODE LINKS

• Sarah Kroger‘s music // Apple Music and Spotify
• Kevin Heider‘s music // Bandcamp and Spotify
• support *Song & Story* on Patreon

KEVIN HEIDER
host + creator

A singer-songwriter, performer, and recording artist from Ohio, Kevin Heider has released several albums and EPs in the last decade. His music is available on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, Pandora, Bandcamp, and more. Learn more and check out his latest music and videos at ***KevinHeider.com***

**All We Have Known (feat. Tyler Hook)** Jan 23, 2020
Someday all we have known will come to an end. As sobering as this reality may be, it hasn’t stamped out man’s search for meaning or our desire to love and be loved. In the midst of all the uncertainty, Tyler Hook‘s *Let’s Go* is an invitation to hope.

EPISODE LINKS

• Tyler Hook’s music // Bandcamp and Spotify
• Kevin Heider‘s music // Bandcamp and Spotify
• support *Song & Story* on Patreon

KEVIN HEIDER
host + creator

A singer-songwriter, performer, and recording artist from Ohio, Kevin Heider has released several albums and EPs in the last decade. His music is available on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, Pandora, Bandcamp, and more. Learn more and check out his latest music and videos at ***KevinHeider.com***

**Despite All the Hurt (feat. Kevin Heider)** Nov 04, 2019
There’s a lot of hurt in this world. How do we navigate the pain and uncertainty wrought by the impermanence of all things? In this flipped episode, Marie Miller interviews our host, Kevin Heider, about his song *Down by the Sycamore Tree*, a moving narrative about grief and loss.

EPISODE LINKS

• links coming soon
• support *Song & Story* on Patreon

KEVIN HEIDER
host + creator

A singer-songwriter, performer, and recording artist from Ohio, Kevin Heider has released several albums and EPs in the last decade. His music is available on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, Pandora, Bandcamp, and more. Learn more and check out his latest music and videos at ***KevinHeider.com***

BONUS: Springsteen & Me (From Nebraska to Ohio) Oct 18, 2019

Upon the release of his new album "Ohio," Kevin Heider walks us through his journey into Springsteen's music. As the Heider family home video archives prove, the roots run deep. "Ohio" is available now on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, and more.

Our Homeland (feat. Marie Miller) Oct 15, 2019

Home is a place we sometimes have to leave to find. It's everything we long for. And it's worth fighting for. Marie Miller's boot-stomping anthem about returning to our "Homeland" is imbued with an infectious hope.

So Much Love to Give (feat. James & the Drifters) Sep 23, 2019

There are things in this world that we can’t control. Everyone experiences loss and insecurity. This is why we need each other. In their latest single "Tides," James & the Drifters showcase a cool indie new wave vibe to remind us that we all have so much love to give.

The Battle (feat. Jimmy Mitchell) May 16, 2019

Some stories are told without words. In his original musical compositions, Jimmy Mitchell paints with pianos and strings to separate light from darkness, to tell the story of "The Battle" that rages around and within us all.

Season Two Intro: My Sweet Elinore May 11, 2019

In this delightful introduction to season two, our host (singer-songwriter Kevin Heider) sits down with his daughter to discuss her love of music. It concludes with an acoustic in-studio performance of an unreleased song.

BONUS: Learning to Lament w/ Wendell Kimbrough Jan 28, 2019

Artists evolve. They're always growing, changing, and challenging themselves creatively. As he learns to lament and let go, Wendell Kimbrough’s latest album (“Come to Me”) reflects the evolution of his artistry and his person.

Two Ways To Be Worthless (feat. Wendell Kimbrough) Oct 31, 2018

We all get by with a little help from our friends. Sometimes their love is tender — sometimes it's tough. In his clever throwback tune "Two Ways To Be Worthless," Wendell Kimbrough playfully explores the tougher side of love.

BONUS: A Slow Burn w/ Ike Ndolo Oct 20, 2018

Ike Ndolo’s latest album (“Shine”) is a unique experience from start to finish. He tells us a lot more about what went into it in this bonus episode. We also talk about live performance, evolving as artists, fan feedback, dancing, Ike’s quasi-fetish with beautiful hands, and more!

The Brother On the Outside (feat. Ike Ndolo) Oct 15, 2018

Life is a symphony. We all have a part to play. While questions of identity and purpose are universal to the human experience, the color of a person's skin is a formative detail. Ike Ndolo shares his story as a brother on the outside in "Your Table."

You Never Said Goodbye (feat. Sister Sinjin) Oct 02, 2018

Death is the primordial fact of life. And yet, it seems easier sometimes for the dying to accept death than for the living to accept loss. In a moving homage to those who have passed, the women of Sister Sinjin say “Goodbye” in their own beautiful way.

Someone to Bury Me (feat. Uptown Boys Choir) Sep 15, 2018

Fresh air and clarity. We all need it, especially amid the pursuit of love. Uptown Boys Choir puts a delightfully self-deprecating spin on the classic love song in "Bury Me," an indie pop vitamin full of good vibrations.

Mile Marker 154 (feat. Jacqui Treco) Aug 15, 2018

It's amazing how memories unfold. In the blink of an eye, entire scenes and seasons of life re-play themselves in our minds. Jacqui Treco remembers with gratitude in "Genevieve," a moving tribute to unrepeatable love.

There’s No Place Like Home (feat. Dawson Hollow) Jul 31, 2018

There's no place like home. But what does "home" even mean? That's the question at the heart of Dawson Hollow's triumphant indie-rock epic "Take Me There."

Fighting for the Wrong Side (feat. Scott Mulvahill) Jul 21, 2018

Love is a battlefield. When the fog of war starts to dissipate and the smoke rolls back, that’s when we begin to see more clearly. Scott Mulvahill ponders this part of love and relationships in "Fighting for the Wrong Side."

Humans Helping Humans (feat. Michelle Mandico) Jul 10, 2018

Our best bet in times of trouble is our relationships — our ability to serve and help others. Singer-songwriter Michelle Mandico appeals to empathy in her captivating "Water Bearer."

The Ache of the Decision (feat. Mike Mangione) Jun 20, 2018

Some decisions alter the course of our lives in dramatic ways. And those decisions are often accompanied by an ache, a feeling of desperation: Should I go forward? Should I turn back? Should I start over? Mike Mangione gives the ache atmosphere in his riveting "At Your Gate."

Burn Down Your Cage (feat. Year of the Buffalo) Jun 10, 2018

We've all got cages that we long to escape from. We've all experienced the weight of worldly expectations, self-doubt, and seasons of discontent. Collaborative duo Year of the Buffalo takes us on a musical adventure in their song "Leo" to let us know that breaking free is possible.

I Won’t Soon Forget (feat. Patrick Mahon) May 30, 2018

There are places that stick with us, places we'll remember all our lives. Patrick Mahon's "Allegheny" takes us on a beautiful retreat to one such place in rural Pennsylvania. It's a song and a trip we won't soon forget.

When Did We Get This Way? (feat. Maria Price) May 20, 2018

Grief runs on its own clock. And everyone processes it differently. Shame, regret, and that endless barrage of what-if scenarios can make dealing with loss all the more difficult. Maria Price faces it all head-on in her beautiful, honest, and soulful "This Way."

No Will That’s Free (feat. Derek Webb) May 11, 2018

An essential issue of our time is the relationship between men and their machines. When it comes to technology, are you in control? How free is your will? Derek Webb's "I Feel Everything" explores this terrain within the context of a nuanced and uniquely creative morality tale.

The Price of a Memory (feat. Rebecca Roubion) Apr 30, 2018

Everything gets questioned when a relationship ends. Decisions are second-guessed; movement and growth can seem impossible. Rebecca Roubion embraces the necessary sadness of it all in her heartbreakingly honest and beautiful song "Cripple Me."

It’s a Beautiful Life (feat. David Wimbish of The Collection) Apr 20, 2018

It's easy to dwell on chaos and pain, to process the heavy things and lose hold of our joy. But David Wimbish has learned that sometimes we need to slow down, be present, and rest in the slow turn of the earth. Hope is the lens of his "Beautiful Life."

A Forest Full of Second Chances (feat. Alanna Boudreau) Apr 10, 2018

Making sense of our messes can be difficult. So Alanna Boudreau looks to the ephemerality of the seasons for hope. In our debut episode, we discuss this gifted songwriter's "Controlled Burn."

A Brief Introduction & A Piece of Maria Apr 06, 2018

Song & Story officially launches on Tuesday, April 10th. This introductory episode explores songwriting, storytelling, music, and art, and offers insight into the inspiration and origin of this podcast.

A Brief Introduction Apr 06, 2018

This brief introduction provides all the necessary information for Song & Story's official launch date (April 10th), release schedule, and format without offering much else in terms of substance. For a much more interesting and comprehensive introduction, see: A Brief Introduction & A Piece of Maria.

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