{"podcast":{"title":"The Bandwich Tapes","slug":"the-bandwich-tapes-6690876","podcast_index_feed_id":6690876,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-bandwich-tapes","website_url":"http://thebandwichtapes.com","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/5GIfl3nK5UwXazdSBzpvMJS83GPpF5ssHbRbNceSPlk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84ZjFm/MmEyY2I5NjliZDJi/NjYwN2E1ZjYwZGEy/NDMyZS5wbmc.jpg","author":"Brad Williams","episode_count":159,"summary":"The Bandwich Tapes is a podcast where host Brad Williams sits down with musicians for thoughtful conversations about the craft of making music. Each episode explores the experiences, influences, and creative decisions that shape an artist’s work. From improvisation and songwriting to collaboration, recording, and life on the road, the conversations go beyond biography to focus on how music actually gets made. Guests include instrumentalists, composers, songwriters, and producers from across the musical landscape. The tone is relaxed, curious, and musician-to-musician—an opportunity to hear artists reflect on their process, their collaborators, and the musical moments that have stayed with them. Whether you're a seasoned musician, a die-hard music fan, or simply someone who loves a good story, The Bandwich Tapes has something for everyone. So, come along for the ride as we explore the magic of music and the incredible journeys of the people who bring it to life.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-30T18:19:58.886509+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bandwich-tapes-6690876"},"episode":{"title":"Grace Humphries: Faith, Loss, and Finding Your Voice","slug":"grace-humphries-faith-loss-and-finding-your-voice","published_at":"2026-03-26T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bandwich-tapes-6690876/grace-humphries-faith-loss-and-finding-your-voice","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bandwich-tapes-6690876","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/b1552674","audio_url":"https://2.gum.fm/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/pdst.fm/e/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.transistor.fm/b1552674/8aa99590.mp3","summary":"On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with singer-songwriter Grace Humphries , and we talk about what it feels like to be at the very beginning of an artist’s journey—while already carrying real life, real grief, and a clear sense of purpose into the music. Grace shares what it’s been like arriving at Belmont University as a spring admit , stepping into music school life for the first time and suddenly being surrounded by people who truly understand the creative path she’s on. For the first time, she’s in an environment where songwriting, performing, and artistic ambition feel normal—and that shift has been energizing. We also trace her musical origin story. Grace has been singing since childhood, gradually teaching herself piano and guitar while learning how to shape songs with intention. Along the way, we talk honestly about the profound impact of losing her brother Liam , and how that experience reshaped her worldview, her faith, and ultimately the emotional center of her songwriting. There have also been some remarkable moments along the way. At just 16 years old , Grace recorded at Abbey Road Studios , an experience that helped solidify her commitment to pursuing music seriously. Since then, she’s spent time searching for the right creative collaborators and has now begun recording new material at Soundstage Studios in Nashville alongside top-tier session musicians. We also talk about the craft of songwriting itself—learning to balance authenticity with the realities of the modern music industry. Grace reflects on how her faith influences her work without forcing it into a single genre category, and why she’s focused on staying grounded in the music even as the industry continues to evolve. By the end of our conversation, it’s clear she’s an artist wit…","meta_description":"On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with singer-songwriter Grace Humphries , and we talk about what it feels like to be at the very beginnin…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2373,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-bandwich-tapes-6690876/episodes/grace-humphries-faith-loss-and-finding-your-voice/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bandwich-tapes-6690876/grace-humphries-faith-loss-and-finding-your-voice.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}