Get Folked

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Get Folked is a long-format, comfort-noise podcast anchored to casual discussions around folk music with enough slack on the chain to allow the conversation to drift into the uncertain waters of parenting, mid-life career choices, living in a foreign country, returning home, whiskey sampling, and entertainment. Join us as we explore the subjects of Irish and international culture, artists, live music sessions, song lyrics, and song-writing.

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Episode 21 - The Southern Lights

May 13 2024 90 mins

Andy asks Ed to write the podcast blurb for the first time. Ed panics and, due to a lack of any better ideas, decides to “go meta” and reference the act of writing the blurb within the blurb itself. I think it’s safe to say that Ed will never be asked to write the blurb again.In this episode the guys talk about the fantastic physical feats of the O’Donovan’s of old down i

Episode 20 - Triangle of Happiness

May 05 2024 80 mins

Ed wanders the south west of Ireland in search of a session or two. Andrew wanders the canals and parks on May day as the bright sunshine and warm temperatures brings thousands out onto the streets of Berlin to celebrate a range of music. We're proud to have made it to 20 episodes, thanks for being with us. Here's to another 20! This is a public episode. If you would like to discus

Episode 19 - Livin on the Edge

Apr 28 2024 77 mins

Ed talks astronomy as two star crossed lovers have themselves a lunar landing. Andrew meets the one and only Edgeman who gives us an insight into Manchester’s local culture. Dave Haslam shares life lessons while Ed shares an early draft of his newest song “Morally Superior” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bon

Episode 18 - Hit The Showers

Apr 21 2024 81 mins

Andy returns to the competitive sports arena but isn’t ready for the intimacy involved in being part of a team. Ed cleans up some of last week's rambling with a few added tidbits. 80’s TV culture still guides them in the modern world of communication. Trips back memory lane bring stories of rural whistling techniques and sound engineers lacking visual, but more importantly, aud

Episode 17 - Dona eis requiem

Apr 14 2024 77 mins

Ed and Andy reflect on the joys of medieval folk music. Ireland's rain plays havoc on the small plane industry. Faherty and the gang have some of life's deeper meanings hidden in the garden, just waiting to be dug up. Bill Bailey, Victorian instruments of pain (or pleasure) and all the flagellants with none of smell are discussed in this week’s episode. This is a public episode.

Episode 16 - Know and Laugh

Apr 07 2024 83 mins

Brassless Balls. “Better the lie that draws a smile, than a truth that draws a tear!” Ed keeps it real in housekeeping, The LouvRe, it’s pyramid (glorious!) and teachers explaining abstinence while touring the wonders of Paris are barely mentioned. Andrew segues neatly into his marathon running days and waddles around EuroDisney in search of stormtroopers. Along with Beyonce,

Episode 15 - Oh....oh?

Apr 01 2024 81 mins

A day late (Clocks went forward!) but Ed and Andrew took to the stage once more. Rebranding the band is given a game show veneer, Napoleon's exploits in both Italy and Germany are discussed with Andrew wandering the famous monument to the Battle of the Nations in Leipzig. Bessie Smyths rise and untimely end are discussed. It may or may not be groundhog day in terms of storytelling

Episode 14 - Kink Folk

Mar 24 2024 69 mins

A comedic education into the world kink expands Ed and Andrew’s horizons. Rebranding the band, Belter boy sambos, Bobby Gentry and a look back over a lovely weekend in Berlin as well as a small look forward come into focus. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit andrewcomerford.substack.com

Episode 13 - Death Star

Mar 20 2024 76 mins

Another wonderful Paddys weekend in Berlin comes to an end and Andrew and Ed have learned some valuable lessons on their live podcast adventures. Mainly to do with on/off buttons. An great set by Berlin based trio Hoomyin settles any doubts as to whether this was all worth it by giving everyone at the event a unique performance and finally, Ed, Andrew, Pauline, Kyle and Alex take t

Episode 11 - A Wee Ditty

Mar 05 2024 88 mins

Nominating themselves as poster boys for rip.ie, Ed and Andy are willing to seize on the website's potential for expansion. Stereotypes and outdated children's rhymes are navigated with caution. Sounds from the 5th edition of the Get Folked live event are shared and a few lovely ditties reveal themselves during an amazing evening of music at Madonna bar. This is a public episode. I