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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. getfolked.substack.com

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June 16, 202650 min

Episode 128 - Musical Dispatches

This week’s episode is kind of special for two reasons:* It’s two days late. Wow! (and sorry) * It’s dedicated to Ed’s experiences at last weekend’s Beyond the Pale music festival.That’s right everyone, for once Ed has brought the musical goods to an episode of The Get Folked Podcast, albeit in a slightly drunken way.Enjoy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

June 8, 20261 hr 0 min

Episode 127 - Strictly Carnivorous

If you’re the type of person who is looking for ideas, titles, and/or themes for your next adult movie project, then you could do worse than listen to this week’s episode of The Get Folked Podcast.If you are the type of person who has many unimportant questions about pike, but do not really care about the accuracy of the answers to those questions, then you could do worse than listen to this week’s episode of The Get Folked Podcast.And if you’re the type of person who likes to listen to someone confidently speak incorrectly at length about European history, only to fact-check himself and find out that he was spectacularly wrong, but still somehow is not embarrassed enough about it all, then you could do worse than listen to this week’s episode of The Get Folked Podcast.Basically, there’s something for everyone in this week’s episode of The Get Folked Podcast. We even speak a bit about music (mainly ABBA). This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

June 1, 202659 min

Episode 126 - A stitch in Thyme saves . . . Oh God!

This week’s episode of The Get Folked Podcast presents a case study on the subject of: Just because you can make an analogy, doesn’t mean that you should make an analogy.And, as an added bonus, we would also like to take this opportunity to direct your attention to a Podcast called “Dating, Laughter, and Disasters” by Lulu Johnson, which is referenced and recommended by Ed this week (albeit without permission to do so) and whose latest episode can be found by following any of the URLs below.Enjoy.* Dating, Laughter, & Disasters Spotify URL: https://open.spotify.com/show/2UxzWQsuvozSx3lVAZLKpD?si=4fff95c3440e4f43* Dating, Laughter, & Disasters Apple URL: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/dating-laughter-disasters/id1711177256* Dating, Laughter, & Disasters Youtube URL: www.youtube.com/@datinginberlin This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

May 24, 202659 min

Episode 125 - The Juicy Mouth

A musical instrument, whose name poses more than a few risque eptymological questions, takes centre stage this week as Andy and Ed explore what it means to belong at a session. Also up for discussion this week: How much B12 is too much? Where does the term “Bluetooth” come from? And just how hot was your average Viking?Are you not entertained? Come join us for this week’s episode of The Get Folked Podcast. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

May 18, 202659 min

Episode 124 - Stick to the Script!

If it is indeed better to be late than never, then this week’s episode of The Get Folked Podcast is better than we could have ever expected. That’s our way of acknowledging that we are entering your ears slightly later than you expect this week. But instead of dwelling on the past, let’s move on to the future, or at the very least, the present and join Andy and Ed as they trailblaze through a litany of topics, including their past linguistic (possibly sexual) glories, their respective odysseys, their views on eating in public, and being allowed to play on escalators. Are you not entertained? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

May 11, 202657 min

Episode 123 - Le Mariage

Field duty calls, as Ed and Andrew cross various borders on their European tour. A solid 20min set, a feast, frolics in the field and a forsaken French fluency await you along with some priceless tech updates , a masterclass in conflict resolution and a live performance to bookend the episode…go on, get folked. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

May 3, 202659 min

Episode 122 - Someone Hit The Streets

This week takes Andy through the thronged (and flirtatious, but only if you’re good-looking enough) streets of Berlin as the May-Day festivities bring forth the young and old alike for a day of dancing, drinking, and the forging of friendships.But wait! What has Ed been doing all week? For the full answer to that very valid question, we cordially invite you to listen to this week’s episode of The Get Folked Podcast. Unfortunately, it involves battling some latent and highly embarrassing adolescent acne, which has been lying dormant for 25 years. Apparently, it can do that. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

April 26, 202659 min

Episode 121 - Urban Foragers

What does it mean to be a European? Is it a geographical location? Is it a belief in the great modern democratic ideals? Is a set of shared economic goals?Is it sitting naked and sweaty in cloud of pine scented steam with a group of hairy men for no other reason than to strictly observe a set of well defined and long established rules so as to achieve some vague and ill-defined health benefits while drinking beer?It’s a good question. It’s actually a very good question.Welcome to this week’s episode of The Get Folked Podcast. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

April 20, 202659 min

Episode 120 - Mod Squad

Berlin’s modular scene is surgically dissected using a spoon and a fridge magnet with predictable results as the boys break down their understanding of the beeping and the booping.The lads take a small peak into what’s “fresh” on the internet but what they find can be better described as stale and sticky. Ed’s optimistic, Andy less so but the view from the trenches is never too bright. Get Folked. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

April 12, 202658 min

Episode 119 -Respect the Mountain

Ed breaks out the Bob at his local session and while Arthur’s oil lubricates the word flow, it tends to seize the engine. A predicament no doubt but further study is required before any rash decisions are made.The lad's next gig is fast approaching, a high profile wedding nestled in the French riviera awaits. They must ensure that their high expectations and dedication to detail does not detract from the solemnity of the event.Hump begossy was Peeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeepin……get folked ya’ll. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com